2015 seedlings in the Irises forum

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Henhouse

Apr 30, 2015 11:07 PM CST

Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)

I'd have any (or all!) of them in my garden... All beautiful.

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iciris

May 1, 2015 12:37 AM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

But for me it would be hard picking my favorite between the second and third ones. The yellow ones just make the garden shine.

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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tveguy3

May 1, 2015 3:36 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Really has some nice ruffles on this one. I like it.

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grannysgarden

May 1, 2015 4:56 AM CST

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

That beard!!!! Most yellows have a paler beard. Your colors on that one are outstanding. I think with all the marketable SDB's out there the challenge is great to create not only a beautiful bloom but something different as well. The ones you have shown so far Kent certainly make the grade.

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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Muddymitts

May 1, 2015 7:58 AM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

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

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Paul2032

May 1, 2015 8:50 AM CST

Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
Grandchildren are my greatest joy.

I would enjoy either of your seedlings in my garden Kent. To me the first would make a clump that would give pleasure on close inspection. The yellow would beckon across the garden. I like some of both types.......

Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Lestv

May 1, 2015 1:22 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

I really like the strong definition of the yellow veining, and the dark beard makes the yellow pop. I prefer it to Lemon Twist because the yellow is deeper and more clearly defined. A clump of that would draw the eye!

"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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Misawa77

May 1, 2015 6:00 PM CST

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

I agree with Leslie. I like how the Yellow "pops" off of the White background. Then the beards are doing the same thing. I think you should strongly consider introduction.

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KentPfeiffer

May 1, 2015 9:38 PM CST

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Name: Kent Pfeiffer
Southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)

Except for the beards, this one looks sort of like a miniature version of 'Accessible'.

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gemini_sage

May 2, 2015 2:44 AM CST

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

Kent, I really think you've come up with some winners!

"...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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grannysgarden

May 2, 2015 3:24 AM CST

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

They are not common that's for sure.

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?

| @grannysgarden | Post #843125 (11)

tveguy3

May 2, 2015 3:42 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

you're coming up with some nice ones.

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

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crowrita1

May 2, 2015 6:59 AM CST

Name: Arlyn
Whiteside County, Illinois (Zone 5a)

Yes, they look wonderful !

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KentPfeiffer

May 2, 2015 8:51 PM CST

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Name: Kent Pfeiffer
Southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)

Some IBs are starting to bloom, but nothing worth showing. The TBs are starting to shoot stalks and a few buds are even showing a little color. It won't be long now.

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irisarian

May 2, 2015 9:41 PM CST

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

Really nice purples, especially the first one.

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KentPfeiffer

May 3, 2015 8:46 PM CST

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Name: Kent Pfeiffer
Southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)

The first TB of the season bloomed today in 89 degree heat and high winds. I hope we return to more moderate conditions soon. Anyway, this seedling will probably get tossed before the season is over, but it is an interesting color. Could call it a lumi-plic?