If my order is large enough for 2 bonus ones, I'm choosing that one and Berserk, but most likely it will be large enough for 3, and I'm not sure which one I'd choose for number 3.

Well -- you could choose two of one of the ones that you know you want. Otherwise -- I love the color of Asian Plum, and it would be gorgeous in the garden, but the stalk number and bud count on Fantasy In Pink is exceptional! I wasn't overly impressed with the other choices...............

Don't have anything purple or violet left except the photo I took late morning today:

Everything here is white or brown--no purple as yet, crocuses would be too cold.

All done ordering, MaryAnn ? Hmmm! Seems I've heard that stuff before. In fact, I've even said that a time or two......and was Wrong! Wrong..Wrong!...So now I just say...I'll have to make even MORE beds ! ..Arlyn

I could sure use some more purple or violet irises! Well Maybe when I get up in the morning there will be some more for me to view. In the mean time I'll just try to get some sleep.

OK -- well here's my NOID Royal Purple:


and your seedling:


That's the best I can do for ya Tom............

Maybe we should cycle them all through again?



(purple beard, does that count?)

Debra, I love the last iris on the right with the purple beard. what is its name?

Tom I hope these help get your fix of purple if not there's plenty more of purples to share, but would Love to see some other color's (Red's ,Pinks ,and Oranges, Especially )

Mary Ann One order is not going to do it you will need to add to that maybe multiple times or at least I'm going to try to entice you into a few more

Debra I am enjoying your spring pictures keep them coming and I agree with Bonnie that last one is Gorgeous !!

Royal Sterling & Bolshoi


Roaring Twenties & Dearie


Roxanne & Reckless In Denim


Half Dollar & Juke Box Hero


Day On The Bay & Secret Recipe


Hollywood Lights & Merry Amigo


Raise The Curtain & Gypsy Lady


Greatest Show On Earth & Bratsivilan Prince


Beauty School & Classicana


Texas Renegade & Kissable You


Whale's Tale & Winter Breeze

How is it that I've never seen Texas Renegade before? That color combination always just stops me dead in my tracks. Must have it.

Here's another handful. Sorry if some of these have been posted by others; I'm having a hard time keeping up.



Gnu's Flash                                                  Grand Master


He Man                                                         Kind Hearted


Legend of Camelot                                     Local Color


Mary Frances                                             Midwest

Oh, Another glorious morning of irises to start my day in this drizzly rain.
Well, Mary Ann, That just goes to show you that you will need to plant more purple irises this summer! My seedling looks lighter colored there then it does here. Maybe just a camera thing, or difference in soil. Secret Recipe is sure a nice dark Luminata. I like Gypsy Lady too, got it last year and am waiting for it to bloom this spring, I hope. I never heard of Texas Renegade or Whales Tale either for that matter. Brett, I like Grand Master and Local Color. Now I should make it till noon, then I hope there's another fix. I just need a couple more days of purple, then I can change colors.

Here's some more, but mostly NOIDS, I'm afraid !
Jewel Baby


Noid #6



Noid#7


Arlyn

Brad -- that picture of Bolshoi made me catch my breath!!! If that is one of yours, I can be prolly be talked into it............. Also loved Secret Recipe and agree with Brett that Texas Renegade is amazing! Heck -- I just loved them all!!!

Brett -- don't worry about duplicates -- you're among Iris addicts here!!

Tom -- your Iris is darker than the picture shows. That photo was taken in full sunlight, about mid-day. Should have taken it when it was in the shade, in the morning.

Welcome home Arlyn!! Glad to see your pics here this morning!

I know it's not purple, but isn't this just about the most perfect form you've ever seen on an Iris?

Merchant Marine:

It is beautiful, Mary Ann.

The purple bearded one is Sparks Fly.

Thanks All, great shots, Mary Ann, that sure is a nicely formed iris. Arlyn, glad you made it back to the land of ice and snow, or is it wet and mud? Does your city have it's water pipes thawed out yet?
Debra, I traded for some sparks fly last summer. Love it, and can't wait for it to bloom.

There is still one street (thankfully not MY street) that has no water, but there are only 2 families affected. The city is working on their section of water main right now, and they are saying tomorrow it will be repaired. And yes, while there is still a little snow where it was "piled", it's mostly just soft, muddy ground! The city boys tell me there is "thawed soil" down to about 18", then frost down to a little over 4' deep! The big problem now (again, not for me, or most in town) is the ice jams on the river, and the flooding that they cause! It's sprinkling rain now, and has been for several hours, so, no "walk-a-bout" this morning , and I REALLY wanted to get out and give things a close look ! My son and I have given up on any tree-tapping this spring, as the trees are standing in about 3' of Rock River water, and surrounded by huge piles of ice ! No syrup for my pancakes ! ....Arlyn

Well, you are a fisherman, don't you have wadding boots?