Val's Iris blooms in Australia in the Irises forum

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grannysgarden

Oct 29, 2014 8:39 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

I can understand Greg's viewpoint as he is a working man with a family and his time is limited. However, for us retired people that have the time and form a bond with our sites and the people on them..... or for those folks who still work whether retired or not and who just cannot get enough iris talk..... for those of us who want to hear a little personal chat to humanize a site... and also.... I like the differences in the sites. Even when I do not have anything to say, which is most of the time even though I keep posting, I love to read others iris news, learn about how to grow/treat/make irises and dream over the iris photos. Long live both ATP and Cubits!

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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irisarian

Oct 29, 2014 9:14 AM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

I use both sites. A bit of iris on cubits, but there are other sites which I use on cubits.

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tveguy3

Oct 29, 2014 10:54 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

I think both sites serve a purpose for lots of different people. I joined Cubits first as I found it first, then later learned about ATP. I visit both on a regular basis, and enjoy the dialogue and people on both. There are some that don't visit Cubits on ATP, and there are some on Cubits that don't visit on ATP, and many that go to both. I'd hate to see either one end.

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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Misawa77

Nov 3, 2014 7:35 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

More blooms from down under:

Queen of Elegance

Stygian Night

Crazy for You

Boudoir

Christmas Present

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Moiris

Nov 3, 2014 7:58 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Beautiful Greg! Thanks for taking the time to share!

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Lestv

Nov 3, 2014 8:32 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Love that Crazy For You!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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PollyK

Nov 3, 2014 8:47 AM CST

Name: Polly Kinsman
Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a)

Like them all, but really like the combo Crazy For You, and the Forget Me Nots.

My business:
Click here for Siberian Iris Gardens!

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gemini_sage

Nov 3, 2014 8:47 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

I find Crazy for You very interesting too! And love the Forget me Nots around it- nice how it accents the blue cast in the standards. Boudoir is my favorite of the last pics, love bicolors with pink!

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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gemini_sage

Nov 3, 2014 8:48 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Polly, great minds think alike while cross posting! LOL

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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PollyK

Nov 3, 2014 8:50 AM CST

Name: Polly Kinsman
Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a)

That's us, Neal, LOL.

My business:
Click here for Siberian Iris Gardens!

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Moiris

Nov 3, 2014 9:31 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Neal, I don't know how to post the database photo...but you should check out Bowled Over. It was absolutely gorgeous this past spring at Superstition Gardens. Mary Ann I think you liked the pinks too.

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gemini_sage

Nov 3, 2014 9:44 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Just looked it up, it is a beauty! Found this thread on bicolors with pink:

The thread "Favorite Pink/Lavender, Pink/Purple and Pink/Burgundy Bicolors" in Irises forum

I added Florentine Silk this summer, and looking forward to seeing it in person

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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Muddymitts

Nov 3, 2014 9:48 AM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

You're right Marilyn -- I love the pinks!!

Thoughts become things -- choose the good ones. (www.tut.com)

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Moiris

Nov 3, 2014 9:51 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Nice thread Neal! I'm waiting to see Fashionista, Florentine Silk, and Bowled Over ...and would love at add Silk Run and Role Reversal next year.

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gemini_sage

Nov 3, 2014 11:48 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

I love all of those, especially Fashionista and Silk Run.

Lately I've been also drawn to pastels with deeper color in the center like Queen of Elegance and Christmas Present, qualities in a couple I added this summer, Jordan's Joy and Mohr Pretender.

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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Moiris

Nov 3, 2014 12:39 PM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Some of those are kind of like a 'reverse luminata', the contrast of color draws the attention into the center of the flower. Very pretty. I especially like the ruffles and subtle color on Christmas Present!

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Misawa77

Nov 7, 2014 11:41 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)