Re: A rose is a rose...
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: A rose is a rose...
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 07:49:03 -0600 (MDT)
>
> BUT... one missed opportunity, IMHO, with iris breeders is the RICH American
> blues tradition we have.... and the RICH selection of blue irises coming to
> market. Why has no-one latched onto the blues for naming their irises?
>
> Billie Holliday
> Luther Allison (just deceased)
> Robert Johnson
> Elmore James
> BB King
> Little Walter
> and so on......
>
> Seems like a natural to me!
>
> Kathyguest - whose son plays in a traditional blues band
> E. Aurora, NY
>
Would the general iris public be aware of this aspect of naming
irises for 'blues' people? I live in Blues Alley have heard of
only two of these people!!
Walter (but not Little Walter, who'e?)
