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janwax

Aug 25, 2015 1:56 PM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

Teresa, I only spent a few years in Kentucky before coming West. But I liked UK.

| @janwax | Post #936590 (1)

caitlinsgarden

Aug 25, 2015 2:17 PM CST

Name: Sharon
McGregor IA (Zone 4b)

I have to agree there are some names that I won't buy because of the associations. Devil doesn't bother me, though, and I LOVE devil's food cake!

| @caitlinsgarden | Post #936603 (2)

janwax

Aug 25, 2015 2:32 PM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

Here's a Wendell Berry poem for everyone - especially Linnea.

| @janwax | Post #936612 (3)

gemini_sage

Aug 25, 2015 3:17 PM CST

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

I LOVE that poem, it has been a few years since I've read it. Thank you for sharing!

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

| @gemini_sage | Post #936651 (4)

janwax

Aug 25, 2015 4:20 PM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

You're welcome Neal. I love it too.

| @janwax | Post #936686 (5)

cbelt1

Sep 10, 2015 7:08 PM CST

Name: Cleta
Idaho Falls Idaho (Zone 4a)

grannysgarden said:I love Dodger Blue and I don't think of the Dodgers when I see it. I just think blue.

Me too. And it is a lovely blue. It is also the first iris I bought since the early 80's. I guess it opened my eyes and garden to new varieties.

Cleta

| @cbelt1 | Post #948743 (6)

lovemyhouse

Sep 10, 2015 7:31 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

I'd get Dodger Blue because it makes me think of the Dodgers (sorry, Rob

)

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

| @lovemyhouse | Post #948760 (7)

janielouy

Sep 10, 2015 7:57 PM CST

Name: Jane H.
Kentucky (Zone 6b)

I really need to get Dodger Blue. There is a lady in Georgetown who owes me a rhizome. Must contact her. Glad to hear that it is really BLUE and not some shade of purple or lavendar.

| @janielouy | Post #948799 (8)

Linneaj

Sep 10, 2015 8:35 PM CST

Name: Linnea
Southern Maine, border 5b/6a (Zone 5b)

Wherever Wendell lived, there were no mosquitoes.

Don't make fear based decisions.

| @Linneaj | Post #948845 (9)

cbunny41

Sep 10, 2015 11:40 PM CST

Name: Charlotte
Salt Lake City, Utah (Zone 7a)
genealogist specializing in French

Jan,

Somehow I missed seeing the Wendell Berry poem when you posted it; it is really lovely. Thanks.

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UndertheSun

Sep 11, 2015 1:44 AM CST

(Zone 9b)

lovemyhouse said:I'd get Dodger Blue because it makes me think of the Dodgers (sorry, Rob )

I would give you a "thumbs down" if I could.

| @UndertheSun | Post #948911 (11)

lovemyhouse

Sep 11, 2015 8:56 AM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Here, you can use this one.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

| @lovemyhouse | Post #949038 (12)

tveguy3

Sep 11, 2015 10:06 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

or this one!

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

| @tveguy3 | Post #949075 (13)

lovemyhouse

Sep 11, 2015 10:15 AM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Yes, Tom, he could use that one, but, in this case, I think Rob would be looking for something with a bit more...emphasis.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

| @lovemyhouse | Post #949082 (14)

UndertheSun

Sep 11, 2015 10:19 AM CST

(Zone 9b)

Nice Deb!

Oh I forgot about the smiley one!

| @UndertheSun | Post #949086 (15)

lharvey16

May 28, 2016 8:21 AM CST

Name: Lloyd
Oregon

Linneaj said:I don't like it when iris have creepy names. I have passed over some pretty iris because of it. I certainly don't want demonic name tags in my garden.

Schreiner's has an incredible black named Blackwater that I just can't see buying because of the name. Think Iraq/Afghanistan mercenaries. Too many associations with the name.

| @lharvey16 | Post #1162954 (16)

Muddymitts

May 28, 2016 8:29 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

Yuh -- I agree with you Lloyd.

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

| @Muddymitts | Post #1162961 (17)

grannysgarden

May 28, 2016 9:13 AM CST

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

Me too. I know a lot of people do not pay attention to names but I like to recognize my irises by their names. Some would just make me sad. I wish hybridizers would give their irises lovey, happy or humorous names. Even naming an iris after a person can be a turn off for some folks. I would never buy an iris with the same name as my ex.

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 #1162993 (18)