So much to say on this but how do you do it without getting on a soap box.
I first want to acknowledge both John Bleck and Dick Wright....two great plant people and great men that have been very kind to me in sharing both ideas and know how.
For me especially as of late, it has been more than a little bit uncomfortable. I have taken years to combine and create some neat little plants only to see others take the profit and sometimes credit for some of these plants sometimes to my complete exclusion. This has sadened me greatly. I will discuss this perhaps later at a more appropriate time.
What I can say is that there is much confusion and I think it is very important to set the record straight and get some better understanding of what should be done.
A registry is important and relavent. I would like to see the people actively hybridizing these succulents (in particular Aloes) get behind this and develop some understanding so that there are not 6000 look alike hybrids with 6000 names. This forum is the way to do that.
I would like it if people would not name my rejects and throw aways and most importantly not sell them as "Kelly Griffins" If I named it then I thought it was worthy. I am making great strides in getting the junk to where it belongs but others should to.
If you use one of the good hybrids to create something "new" for god's sake make absolutely sure that what you decide is "new" is actually different enough to stand alone before you add to the pile. It has taken me years to develop the colors and textures. One or two crosses does not warrant five or ten new names! One or two crosses might yield one plant that requires more refinement..... It doesn't hurt to know what you are trying to acheive before you go about doing it either....enough said.
I would like to say that I have great admiration for several of my peeps Karen Zimmerman, Tim Harvey, Matt Maggio and Nate among others. They inspire me. I have offered help and enjoyed their company and help in return. I look forward to seeing the directions they take and plants they make. Hopefully they will share!
Best regards to all,
Sincerely,
Kelly G
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