Tom, how is the "bloom size" on your irises, this year? I *think* most of mine are "blooming small", on "taller than normal" stalks. SDB's, and IB's seemed OK, but the TB's and MTB's are "affected". Or, at least, I *think* they are Number of stalks are great, no big rot issues, so far, at least, although I do see some leafspot, starting to appear.

I did get some pictures in spite of the windy conditions.

Honorable, an old controversial iris.

Petit Tigre. One I imported from France a few years ago.

Miss Aravilla, In my garden due to the generosity of Dave from Pennsylvania.

Romeo, In my garden due to the generosity of Arlyn.

I Broke It, an interesting broken pattern iris.

This is Imprimis, I had it, lost it, and got it back due to the generosity of Leon. It has a special place in my garden. RIP Leon.

This is Wait A Minute. It's never had standards that opened like this before. I don't know what the cause is, but several have done that this year.

Louisa's Song.

Chihuahuan Desert.

Private Eye, sure do like this one.

Strawberry Freeze.

Daring Deception

Tour de France, an amazing grower.

Lydia Schimpf

Neglecta In my garden due to the generosity of Arlyn.

Gotta run now, will add more later.

Bunch of good ones, Tom !

Thanks for all of the lovely photos, Tom.

I really like the color contrast on 'Private Eye'.

crowrita1 said: Bunch of good ones, Tom !

Thank you for taking the time and effort to post all of your lovely irises.

crowrita1 said: Tom, how is the "bloom size" on your irises, this year? I *think* most of mine are "blooming small", on "taller than normal" stalks. SDB's, and IB's seemed OK, but the TB's and MTB's are "affected". Or, at least, I *think* they are Number of stalks are great, no big rot issues, so far, at least, although I do see some leafspot, starting to appear.

I think my blooms size is about right this year, although I have a lot of bloom damage on the first terminal blossom. I think it's from some of those very cold late freezes we had this spring.

Here's a few more pics from this morning.

Parisian Dawn, Great performer for me and so nice.

This is a seedling from a cross of Super Hero X Desert High.

This is a NOID from Dirt who calls it her Stolen River NOID.

This is Overview, a very bright spot in the garden.

This is Spinoff, one I got rid of a few years ago, apparently not.

This is Isabella Anna, in my garden due to the generosity of Arlyn, created by John Burton.

This is Marquita, an historic imported from France.

This is Dark Storm, Second year for me and doing very well.

This is another Seedling, Domino Noir X Staring
That's all I have time for now, more later.

Like your seedlings Tom!

And I agree that Imprimis is a special one. One of those I used to have. *sigh*. Private Eye is outstanding.

I like your seedlings too .

Like your seedlings too,Tom.
I hope you are able to share some pictures of intro's you got from last year when they bloom as well.

Derylin, I'll share pics of the new ones, if and when they bloom. So far only one has bloomed, and it's first bloom was distorted, so I'll wait for the second. I noticed that All In Vein's bloom stalk is snapped off, and there's no sign of it anywhere around. I have no idea what happened to it. Really ticked me off. I could have put it in water at least if I could have found it.
Here's some more pics.

Sharp Dressed Man is such a good performer and has an amazing fragrance.

This is Accent, first time seeing it in my Historic bed. Another Arlyn gift.

This is Gingersnap. In my garden due to the generosity of Scott.

In a year when many of the terminal blooms were misshaped, Just Crazy who almost always has a misshaped first bloom come normal. Go figure.

Woven Sunlight looking all ruffly this spring.

I can always count on Soft Side to bloom.

Moonlit Water, another beauty.

I gotta run, horses are hungry.

A few more minutes to add Pictures.

Hard To Resist, I can't explain how much I love this iris. The picture doesn't do it justice, and such a nice ruffled form, and the color is so blue.

I'm Smitten, Last year I was kind of so-so on this one, but this year, it's come up to the plate.

Moonglint Wow, such a nice luminata.

Peal Of Bells, kind of a small bloom on a short stalk this year.


Painted Words, Another one I love a lot.

Pageant's Gown, another short stalk and small bloom.

Montmartre, such a great one, and a good performer.

Cold Fusion, a good grower here, and so interesting.

Adriatic Waves another amazing iris that is a work horse.

Adventurous doesn't bloom every year here, but when it does!

Margin Call, a unique plicata, and so pretty.

Second year for Wealth here, and it sure did increase nicely. Lovely gold color.

Sea Of Darkness, another one that I like better this year then last.

Bratislavan Prince, first year seeing it, just got it last year. Very cool.

Now I'm out of time again, got to run, dog needs a walk.

Tom ~ How is your dog doing now?🙏

More beautiful irises, and beautiful photos, Tom!

Thanks for the nice comments. The irises are really coming on now, and with the cool nights the blooms are lasting a while. We have several days of possible rain coming in a row here, not sure what that will do to the bloom.

Evelyn, Lylah's tumor is growing pretty fast. She's finding it more difficult to eat and drink. I have to cook special food for her to keep her interested in eating. Otherwise you wouldn't know she's sick. Loves to go for walks, take car rides as usual. She can't play fetch anymore as it's hard for her to hold the ball in her mouth and it keeps falling out, so she get's discouraged. I don't think it's painful for her at all yet, which is good.

My very best wishes to Lylah, and to you, Tom. It's so difficult for us to watch the ending arrive.

Oh Tom.It makes me want to cry ,and I know it is sad for you.
Just wishing you many many good days together to come.

tveguy3 said: Evelyn, Lylah's tumor is growing pretty fast. She's finding it more difficult to eat and drink. I have to cook special food for her to keep her interested in eating. Otherwise you wouldn't know she's sick. Loves to go for walks, take car rides as usual. She can't play fetch anymore as it's hard for her to hold the ball in her mouth and it keeps falling out, so she get's discouraged. I don't think it's painful for her at all yet, which is good.

Tom ~ That is wonderful that she still can do so many activities in her condition. I'm sure you are treasuring every moment you have left with Lylah.

tveguy3 said:
Lylah's tumor is growing pretty fast. She's finding it more difficult to eat and drink. I have to cook special food for her to keep her interested in eating. Otherwise you wouldn't know she's sick. Loves to go for walks, take car rides as usual. She can't play fetch anymore as it's hard for her to hold the ball in her mouth and it keeps falling out, so she get's discouraged. I don't think it's painful for her at all yet, which is good.

Poor Lylah - I'm glad she still enjoys her walks and rides and long may the lack of pain continue.