I have noticed a "trend" lately. It seems to me that more hybridizers are not giving parentage when they register plants. John Rice is one that does not seem to be listing any parentage any more.
I know that no matter how hard a person tries to keep tags on pods and keep seed straight - accidents happen. So there are times when you can't be sure of parentage.
I also know that there are many times that incorrect parentage is given at registration. Sometimes on purpose. (Yes, it does happen!) Sometimes the hybridizers just take a guess when they don't know.
I have heard that Pauline Henry collected all her seed and put in a coffee can - didn't give a darn about parentage.
Personally - I am far more apt to buy a daylily if the parentage is available. I have one friend who will not buy a plant that does not have parents listed.
So - is this **just me*** and not a big deal? How do you feel about this?
