> Isn't Iris 'Sindpers' a cross of Iris aucheri (sindjarensis) with >Iris galatica? The latter, a part of the Iris persica complex and >once considered conspecific with that species, is responsible for >the incredibly exquisite turquoise coloration of 'Sindpers' . Dear Jerry; I think the parentage has been tossed around a bit. And I may have been making up 'bucharica'. Now that I think about it, it doesn't seem likely. But the blue cold certainly come from aucheri alone. Jane suggested I persica is not a parent. I haven't grown galatica. Does it seem likely? Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +