This discussion group is probably the best for iris hybridizing. Lots of people there willing to share ideas. http://www.irises.org/irishortnetinfo.htm

The archives of this discussion group can be found at http://www.hort.net/lists/iris/

Here is a link that might be useful: A.I.S. iris-talk information

I used to breed irises ,and hope to again .I am especially interested in wide crosses , extra long beards , giant size blooms and the most different colors you can get on a single flower . Some say the "candy lily " from parks will not cross with it; but I will try and try again .