My condolences to his wife Ginny and their family. He was my favorite Hybridizer. I loved his work with blues and greens. I remember the day, many years ago, I found the Winterberry Iris website. I was looking at things like Blues Clues. I was like no way...these are dolled up pictures. There is no way Irises come in this beautiful of colors. Well an order or two proved that wrong, I had my coveted greens and blues.
Also, when I was first starting out growing Irises I had some questions and had a long phone conversation with Don Spoon as he patiently answered each one. I can't even remember now what I was asking but it probably had to do with best green irises or something
What I do remember though from that day is his obvious vast knowledge of the flower, his obvious love for Irises, and also his humbleness to sit and share that knowledge with me.
Teagan remains my favorite Iris of all times. I too am crazy about Sky and Sun. I have multiple crosses with it.
Here are some others that are way up in my favorites categories:
Blues Clues:
Aqua:
India Ink:
Fly Butterfly:
Flag Red:
Greenfingers:
Raymond:
He will not be forgotten!!!!
