I got a box!!! - 2016 version in the Irises forum

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Cuzz4short

Jul 14, 2016 7:25 PM CST

Name: Gabriel/Gabe Rivera
Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b)
German imported, Michigan raised

Take it easy Jen.This heat isn't worth the hassle. Ps. Loved the boxer pic with the news on FB.

You both have some great irises and love the amount of gifts/bonuses too

Gimme it and I'll grow it!

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crowrita1

Jul 14, 2016 7:29 PM CST

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

Congrats on the little one

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SpringGreenThumb

Jul 14, 2016 9:00 PM CST

Utah (Zone 7a)

That's wonderful Jen!
Congratulations. Be careful, use caution working in the garden.

Ice cold Ginger root Tea in Lemonade will help with that sickness.

I was told I wouldn't have children twice.
You are the creator of your own destiny.

There is no greater accomplishment than bringing your child into the world. Buy her lots of cute clothes. ❤️

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irisarian

Jul 14, 2016 9:05 PM CST

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

congratulations, Jen. (Mom of 3 girls (all in their 50s now).
Keppel box arrived. See 2016 orders thread.

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Snork

Jul 14, 2016 9:26 PM CST

Name: Pam
Pennsylvania

Congratulations Jen!

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Muddymitts

Jul 14, 2016 9:41 PM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

Oh wow, Jen -- what exciting news! I'm so happy for you and your Hub. Hope you sail through the rest of your pregnancy, and deliver a healthy baby girll before Christmas.

Your Iris orders are awesome.

You are going to name her Iris, aren't you...........................???

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

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critterologist

Jul 14, 2016 10:24 PM CST

Name: Critter (Jill)
Frederick, MD (Zone 6b)

Jen, congratulations!! I'm glad I stopped by this thread just in time to hear the news! SO excited for you and your DH. Joyanna (almost 7) is our "Sunshine Girl"... after we jumped through so many hoops trying to start a family, she practically fell from the sky on top of us. So many people helped pray her into our arms... she has a lot of "garden aunts" (uncles, too!) among my DG / NGA family! Your little girl will be surrounded by love & flowers...

"Iris" is a beautiful name...

We're all learners, doers, teachers.

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Zencat

Jul 14, 2016 11:16 PM CST

Name: Celia
West Valley City, Utah (Zone 7a)

Jen, so exciting! Congrats to you both!

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lovemyhouse

Jul 15, 2016 5:23 AM CST

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

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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gemini_sage

Jul 15, 2016 6:03 AM CST

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

Congratulations Jen! How wonderful to see joyful news this morning!

"...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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IrisLilli

Jul 15, 2016 8:51 AM CST

Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU

gemini_sage said:Congratulations Jen! How wonderful to see joyful news this morning!

That is wonderful news!!!

Please be good to yourself and don't overdo the gardening! Pregnancy is a good reason to sit in the comfy chair and point while others do the hard work!

So happy for both of you!

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!

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Cuzz4short

Jul 15, 2016 9:11 AM CST

Name: Gabriel/Gabe Rivera
Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b)
German imported, Michigan raised

Yup. Sit there and stare. You have a great excuse

Gimme it and I'll grow it!

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Barbalee

Jul 15, 2016 9:55 AM CST

Name: Barbalee
Amarillo, TX (Zone 6b)

Wonderful news, Jen! Such exciting news...take it easy as life is fixing to change dramatically!

Avatar is 'Global Crossing' 04-20-2017

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DaveinPA

Jul 15, 2016 10:02 AM CST

South central PA (Zone 6a)

My last "box" from "heaven" is now an almost 3 year old granddaughter; quite the personality.

My latest box arrived today from Bluebird Haven-13 historics plus 2 bonuses. Finished the lawns here and daughter's and almost up to 90 already, so not sure how fast the new arrivals will be in the ground.

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Polymerous

Jul 15, 2016 10:30 AM CST

Name: Marilyn, aka "Poly"
South San Francisco Bay Area (Zone 9b)
"The mountains are calling..."

Congrats, Jen! What a blessing!

Evaluating an iris seedling, hopefully for rebloom

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Lestv

Jul 15, 2016 12:41 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Congrats Jen!!!!

Tom - You are quite correct about Milk In My Coffee! There are a few others in that order making me drool as well.

"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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Dachsylady86

Jul 15, 2016 1:43 PM CST

Name: Liz
East Dover, VT (Zone 5a)

C&T box:
Mandarin Morning x2
Cherokee Blaze
Toronto x2 (second was a generous extra)

Schreiner's box (1/2):
Owyhee Desert
Oreo
Social Graces
Tour de France
Bounce
Eye Candy
It's a Giggle
April Fanfare
Bamboozle
Devil Baby
Devoted
El Torito
Lumalite
BONUSES: Lightheaded, Table for Two

I have to say that my rhizomes from Schreiner's were large, really healthy and had lots of babies on them even after a week of traveling in a box in the heat. I'm very impressed and I see a big difference from last year.

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Lestv

Jul 15, 2016 1:51 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

I think I am getting box envy. Mine will come soon enough though!!

"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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crowrita1

Jul 15, 2016 3:43 PM CST

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

I got my box from Rick, and Roger, at Superstition today about 1:00.....and just now got done planting them. As usual...all really great looking plants...nice bonus iris, too !

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