Re: HIST:CULT:TB: help - performance of important ancestors?

From: z88keys@mindspring.com (L.Zurbrigg)

>From: "Donald Eaves" <donald@eastland.net>
>
>Linda Mann asks about performance of some historic ancestors.
>I grow MALAYSIA (Ghio '74 so not quite historic yet?).  It has so
>far been a poor grower and bloomer.  Had weak fans and a short
>and not very strong stalk last year.  Last year was the first year
>and it has stressed during our summer.  Down toward the bottom,
>in fact.
>
>MOON RIVER was also new last year.  Has grown well and done
>well this summer compared to many.  Looks pretty strong at the
>moment.  Did not bloom the first season.
>
>Isn't TOBACCO ROAD infamous for rot?  I seem to recall reading
>that it was on several occasions. I pretty much had the idea that
>it was blamed on so many of the brown irises being subject to rot
>since it was used extensively in breeding for brown.  Hope I'm not
>slandering it unfairly.  If I had the time, I might could dig out what
>I think I remember, but I'll bet Dr. Zurbrigg knows.
>
>Donald Eaves
>donald@eastland.net

Yes, Donald, TOBACCO ROAD was known from the outset to be a very weak
grower, and the trait passed to many descendants.
Moon River is on my blakc list. It gives lovely seedlings, but very poor
growth characteristics for this climate.  I really cannot recommend a brown
for this climate, and I have tried many.
   I should have tried to answer Linda's letter. I know JUNE MEREDITH was a
pretty good grower and much admired for its color. PALOMINO was a real
color break, and did rather well in Canada. FLEETA did fairly well there.
CHINESE CORAL was noted for color, but not for growth habits wherever I was
then living. Likewise SAFFRON ROBE. LIMELIGHT was grown rather well in
Canada and in most areas. MIXED EMOTIONS produced just that for many
growers, and I would be happy but surprised if it does well for you. INCA
CHIEF was a real glory in its time, and a color I adore. I would guess that
it will not be one of your hardiest, Linda, but well worth a struggle, at
least from the historic point of view. SPANISH PEAKS was a classic white
that most growers had, years ago. NEW SNOW was a better grower in Canada,
but SP was moderately good. DENVER MINT I saw at
Memphis, and just had to have. Lovely flower, but not a 100% grower.  I do
not know PONDEROSA.  LLOYD ZURBRIGG in Durham NC

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