Superstition Iris Gardens 2016 Spring Blooms in the Irises forum

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crowrita1

Apr 6, 2016 9:02 AM CST

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

Well, that way the "color palette " is extended for a longer time....maybe that's one of the reasons

. And, there are probably other considerations that we don't see, as well......after all, if "very similar to another" is a reason to not introduce.....there wouldn't be nearly as many registered as there are. Maybe the "more ruffles", maybe the "better scent"....if those attributes are what they were working for ? And, it might be as simple as "both of these are nice, and since I can't decide, maybe we'll intro BOTH, and let the public decide"

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Misawa77

Apr 6, 2016 9:15 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

Could also be "limited quantities" and they thought that they should intro the second cultivar to make up "lost" sales from limited stock of the first one. This works only if the first one is a slow increaser! lol

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Moiris

Apr 6, 2016 2:39 PM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Any of those reasons are plausible. It just got my curiosity going when I discovered how similar they are!

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Moiris

Apr 6, 2016 9:54 PM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

It's official. I'm going up to Superstition tomorrow afternoon to see the medians, arils and any early TBs!

They are already past the peak for the SDB's! I've never been up there to see the medians and arils. I will take as many photos as I can and post them...although I may not get them all posted immediately.

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Misawa77

Apr 7, 2016 4:43 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

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cbunny41

Apr 7, 2016 5:59 AM CST

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

Oh Marilyn, I am so jealous. Have fun!

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grannysgarden

Apr 7, 2016 6:00 AM CST

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

What Greg said, AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Take many pictures, twice as many as you think you need to. We can wait til you get em shared here. And thanks for taking the time to share here.

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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Misawa77

Apr 7, 2016 6:56 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

Go Berserka

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Go Berserka')
Uploaded by Misawa77

Burseen TB 2015

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Misawa77

Apr 7, 2016 6:59 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

Gig Em Glory

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Gig Em Glory')
Uploaded by Misawa77

Burseen TB 2013

oh Leslie!!

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Misawa77

Apr 7, 2016 7:03 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

Foolish Act

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Foolish Act')
Uploaded by Misawa77

Burseen TB 2012

OMG! OMG! WOW!! This one is Amazing & Fantastic.

@lestv did you SEE this one?? You gotta get this one for sure.

Awesome stuff from Superstition.

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grannysgarden

Apr 7, 2016 7:12 AM CST

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

Foolish Act is great Greg! I must have Go Berserka. Both great space age irises. Beautiful.

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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Misawa77

Apr 7, 2016 7:55 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

I like the name "Go Berseka", but I am in love with "Foolish Act".

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crowrita1

Apr 7, 2016 8:00 AM CST

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

AW !! I want to go too, Marilyn !! I think I'll try e-mailing myself out there ! I had spam and eggs for breakfast, so check your "spam "folder....I 'll probably end up there

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Lestv

Apr 7, 2016 11:49 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Greg - I have all three on order actually.....

"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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Moiris

Apr 7, 2016 11:50 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

I'll check for you Arlyn!! ...and yes I plan to take tons of pictures!

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Moiris

Apr 7, 2016 11:52 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Misawa77 said:Foolish Act

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Foolish Act')
Uploaded by Misawa77

Burseen TB 2012

OMG! OMG! WOW!! This one is Amazing & Fantastic.

@lestv did you SEE this one?? You gotta get this one for sure.

Awesome stuff from Superstition.

I love your enthusiasm! Great Burseens Greg! Thanks for sharing!

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Lestv

Apr 7, 2016 11:54 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

So what are you going to order Greg??

Have fun Marilyn! Wish I could see the place too.

"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

Apr 8, 2016 8:04 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

I added the following to my Superstition Iris gardens order:

Foolish Act
Rum and Coke
Sheer Excitement

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Moiris

Apr 8, 2016 9:18 PM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

I had a great day at the garden yesterday. I was also very tired! I don't know how Brad does it. He must have a strong back, all that bending! I'll post photos when I can.

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