Tropicals & Tender Perennials: I know its gonna hurt., 1 by Eclipse

Eclipse wrote:
The pic is a drawing or sketch that I make of most new hybrids when they first bloom....notice the measurements of the anthers..their position on the staminal column and so on.I make notes of all characteristics of the flowers as well as the shape size and type of foliage...Yeah I know I'm no Piccaso!!LOL We must do accurate records of ALL hybrids we breed for future use. If we don't keep records we will waste years on recreating hybrids that have already been done.When you cross your plants keep a small spiral notebook with you and record what you crossed...when it was done, temps outside, any and all data.Tag every cross accurately too.Then likewise record ALL data about your new hybrids so we can get the better ones registered and named for the future.All this is terribly important..or all this breeding is just wasting time.You can save years of crossing by knowing what background a hybrid has...so you can get quicker results along a certain line of genetic qualities you are shooting for. Don't hate me for saying this..but its really important.Breed what you want..just keep records. :-)