When I saw the "SDB Lili" I immediately thought of you Lilli. I'm not surprised you ordered that one.

I have placed an order for:
Don't Stop Believing

Popstar

Center Line

I haven't looked at the site yet, so tempting. How exciting!
By the year 2117 I plan to be part Iris. My honey already knows I want Irises planted over me like in the old cemeteries around here. A bench for viewing them too.

What a lovely thought! (Well, apart from the 'dead and in the grave' thing). I would love that too! Did you pick out which iris(es) you want?

Well, yes Robin - I thought of me too! I already have SDB 'Lilli White' and I'm thinking they will make a cute couple?

My honey thinks I should make sure it included a seedling that hasn't been even started yet.

janwax said:Yes, Storm Brewing would be my choice...if I was ordering.

Waiting to hear if there are any left


Robin, you've chosen some great irises and photos - Nice ones, Tom and Betja!

I am going to pass on Tempo Two. Keppel and Iris Sisters should have two I really want.

Thanks for the info Rob and Liz!!! Do any of you who ordered last year remember how much the shipping was? I think I remember that it varies based on several factors (how many people place orders, how many rhizomes you order...) but I'm just wanting to get a ballpark idea.

Moiris said:Thanks for the info Rob and Liz!!! Do any of you who ordered last year remember how much the shipping was? I think I remember that it varies based on several factors (how many people place orders, how many rhizomes you order...) but I'm just wanting to get a ballpark idea.

I'd be interested knowing this information also.

The info Barry sends out about shipping costs varies according to the destination - so I have the details for Europe but not for the US, sorry. I do remember last year thinking that it cost less than I thought it would, and believe that I read a Jan post to similar effect. @janwax ?
Also, I wasn't billed until the rhizomes had arrived safely in England - so I paid (with Paypal) for the irises and the shipping in one go, at the end of the (incredibly uncomplicated) process.

I don't remember what the shipping was - but it was reasonable - because we are all sharing the cost of one container. The container goes to Tom Johnson, at Mid-America, and he re-addresses our individual orders and sends them out.

I got a confirmation from Barry this morning - I'll be getting Storm Brewing and two others. I admit it - I 'm addicted !

Thank you Mika and Jan.

Oh Jan! Storm Brewing!!

(I am _not_ ordering another intro! I am _not_ ordering another intro! )

Two others, Jan? Are we allowed to know?

Wellllll...Mika,.....(you curious girl) I saw MANY I wanted...but couldn't afford! But we all know that iris rhizomes hate to travel alone - so I added Butterfly Affair, and Dracula's Kiss to my small order.
Of these, only Butterfly Affair is Early-Mid. The others bloom later .Throwing caution to the winds!

Nice, Jan! I love the contrast on Dracula's Kiss (bought it this year); I hadn't seen Butterfly Affair, but just looked it up - wonderfully subtle (and my wish list grows... I need to learn not to ask!!! )

Right now I'm seriously coveting some of the smoky-coloured Piateks, so need to keep some money (and space) in reserve. I also want to explore further the many other central European hybridisers - the ones I bought last month have exploded into growth - possibly because they've been bred to cope with really cold climates?

Jan, Napa has Dracula's Kiss. Just in case there was another you wanted to join the box.

I saw DK in bloom at Napa last year and loved! It was among some irises that were generously gifted to me this year.

Lestv said:I am going to pass on Tempo Two. Keppel and Iris Sisters should have two I really want.

I'm sure I'll order from them too - but the orders will be small.
...and Napa , Mid-America, etc..

I'm considering swapping Georgette Silk for Chocolatier. I picked up Cross My Heart from Iris Sisters and I'm thinking they're going to be way too similar. I do love the lace though.

Jan, I'm so glad you got Butterfly Affair! I ordered it from Keppel and it's one that I'm REALLY looking forward to.

I may have a (small) Georgette Silk for you, Liz. She's making lots of increases in her 5 gal. pot! I feel sure we could trade.

Oh wow, that would be great Jan! I'm happy to hear she's a good grower