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gemini_sage

Oct 23, 2015 8:19 AM CST

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

Fashionably Late is a stunner! That warmth at the hafts makes it so appealing and yummy! Your pics of Orange Harvest make me excited to see the one you sent me bloom- it's got nice increases by the way

SDB Lavender Lynx never fails to charm in the entrance garden

"...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

Oct 23, 2015 8:29 AM CST

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

And my final one for today, a white noid that I love. Big, lacy, pristine white bloom, and as tough as nails.

"...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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lovemyhouse

Oct 23, 2015 8:38 AM CST

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

Happy it is doing well for you, Neal. The one I sent to Bonnie didn't make it, but I can send her another next year.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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tveguy3

Oct 23, 2015 9:38 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

gemini_sage said:And my final one for today, a white noid that I love. Big, lacy, pristine white bloom, and as tough as nails.

You might want to check this one with Laced Cotton.

Leslie, Going Dutch is one of Bob Leire's creations from Colorado. I should have one to share next year though. I shared a lot of it this year.

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

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janwax

Oct 23, 2015 11:49 AM CST

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

Ohhhh. Belgian Princess!!

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Lestv

Oct 23, 2015 12:18 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Thanks Tom - it was on my wish list for you this year, but didn't make the box you sent. Not that plenty of other treasures didn't!

Like Space Cadet! Looks like it stays relatively short. Which is nice. Some of mine get as tall as the TB.

Like this crazy mix of iris types. I am getting to see a lot of new ones.

"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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lovemyhouse

Oct 23, 2015 12:26 PM CST

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

Precipitation in Garland for the last 12 hours has been nearly 4½ inches, with more, more, and more on the way.

An hour ago, my house looked like this:

A few minutes ago during a break in the weather, I took these of Orange Harvest:

A bit battered, but stands up well to heavy rain and a good choice if you are looking for sturdiness along with the rebloom.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

| @lovemyhouse | Post #975041 (7)

Lestv

Oct 23, 2015 12:28 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Impressive that they haven't torn or curled up. That is a lot of rain Debra. Hope you don't have flooding.

"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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grannysgarden

Oct 23, 2015 12:29 PM CST

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

We started out good but the rain slacked completely off. We have less than a half inch so far. I am hoping for more out of this front. Your area looks great Debra and that iris is perfect for this time of year.

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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tveguy3

Oct 23, 2015 1:25 PM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

The radar shows another system moving in Bonnie!

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

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gemini_sage

Oct 23, 2015 1:29 PM CST

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

Tom, I was convinced the white one was Laced Cotton, but then noticed how so many photos of it have a slight blush of lavender toward the interior. Mine has never shown that- its always pure white, and I have it planted in a couple of places with different soils and exposure. Would that rule out LC as a possibility?

"...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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tveguy3

Oct 23, 2015 1:32 PM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Yes it does have a bit of a lavender blush to it, and I don't think it has that yellow at the end of the beard like yours now that I look closer.

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

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cbunny41

Oct 23, 2015 1:56 PM CST

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

Bonnie,

Could your NoID BE THIS ONE?

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cbunny41

Oct 23, 2015 2:02 PM CST

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

Bonnie,

Will have plenty of Face of an Angel to trade. Shall I put you down?

Leslie,

Same with Genealogy. Shall I put you down?

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irisarian

Oct 23, 2015 2:14 PM CST

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

Debra, the hurricane off the coast of Mexico may have water coming your way. Mountains there break up the wind according to weather person. I worry about my nephew in Austin getting heavy rains.

The white iris behind 'Fancy Caper' is I. cristata 'Vein Mountain'. It gets shade in the morning. We have plenty if anyone wants to try it next year. It does like shade.

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irisarian

Oct 23, 2015 2:17 PM CST

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

'Fancy Casper' to the data base? Whew. We sent a piece to Charley Carver who is collecting Bee Warburton plants. It took a second try. Luminatas were originally called 'fancies' although it doesn't look like one to me. But Bee would have known.

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lovemyhouse

Oct 23, 2015 2:19 PM CST

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

Hopefully, there won't be too much rain in Austin, Lucy.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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grannysgarden

Oct 23, 2015 2:39 PM CST

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

Charlotte, yes, put me on your trades list for Face Of An Angel. Thank you.

As to the photo you posted of Melanie Baither it is a lot like my photo of SDB Serendipity Elf.

This is the one posted as Melanie Baither on the AIS site.
http://wiki.irises.org/pub/ima...

Linnea has sent me a rhizome so that I can see if the one on ATP and my SE are one in the same. Then we will need to find either the real Serendipity Elf or the real Melanie Baither. My Noid is still a different iris.

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 #975109 (18)

crowrita1

Oct 23, 2015 3:37 PM CST

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