Well not a video but I thought this was straightforward, basic reading.

Here is a link that might be useful: William Shear book excerpt

Rain is bad. The pollen needs to be dry. After you locate the pollen and dab it on the stimatic lip follow these instructions.

Walter Moore's instructions from a previous post.

1. Leave seed pod on stalk in sun to dry and partially split open . . .another month or two
   depending on where you live.

2. Harvest pod and shell seeds into paper cup indoors.

3. Let dry, stirring occasionally.

4. Place seed in pill bottle.

5. Place in freezer.

6. In late October or early November, depending on where you live, plant seeds in a pot with
   a mixture of about 2/3 potting soil and the rest your own garden soil.

7. Sink pot into the ground with its edge about 1/2 inch exposed. Water during dry spells.

8. Germination comes in early spring.

9. Line out seedlings in mid to late May (later in colder climates).

10. Two years from seed, you'll enjoy bloom in most cases.

Thanks for the info. Looks like I did it right! Now, keeping my fingers crossed.....

S.

Is it possible for some iris to not have the lip? I just tore apart a Rare Treat and found the anther but cann,t locate the stigmatic lip.

Madeyna

I have Rare Treat, and it does have a stigmatic lip. You have to kinda' lift the style arm up a little to get to the lip. Right? To all you pro's out there!

S.

Thanks I went back and found it on a fresher flower. The first one was a wilted bloom that was a few days past its prime. I thought it would be a good one to tear apart so I could ID the various parts. I hate to tear up a fresh bloom but I am trying to learn more about iris in general.

Hope this site helps as it is one of the best IMOP

Here is a link that might be useful: Iris hybridizing

You will love hybridizing. Just be patient. It takes two years to see the fruits of your labor.

Truth is, I love my own creations more than the ones I buy on the market. It's so exciting to see what you come up with.

I put no thought whatsoever into my crosses. What happens happens. But I have found that "Silverado" pods have really done well for me. I could not even tell you who the 'daddy's' are because I will use whatever pollen is available when the time is right....and I will use the pollen from more than one plant on any given cross.

Have fun.

Denise,

Thanks. That one is a keeper! Has everything I needed to know, and more!

S.