There was a F2 plant from my cross BK x OSU Blue that had distinct anthocyanin rich lateral stripes (Fs not gs) on an orange fruit - it looked like a tiger, and was given the nickname Siberian Tiger. There were four people that grew out F3 progeny from this plant, and none of us perfectly captured the striking "tiger like" stripes present in the F2. Surprizingly Blane found a F4 plant that was even more striking than the F2 (this is the one Carolyn refers to on my blog). Last year I had several dozen plants from Blane's selection - but none captured the "tiger-like" phenotype. I'm still interested in and working with the line, but suspect now that the magic phenotype is strongly influenced by environment. I'll have several next generation plants at a couple locations next year.
In retrospect I reqret the nickname/working name for the cross (or crosses in general). It has definitely led to confusion here.
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