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Jan 19, 2015 12:21 PM CST
Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)
Bulbs Charter ATP Member Cottage Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises Roses
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Something I'm enjoying about seeing these noids of varying ages, is that I start seeing patterns that are clues to the time they were introduced. Rob, #s 2, 10,12, and 16 look like the oldest varieties to me, like pre 1900, 11 and 14 make me think 40s or 50s. 3-9 make me think 60s and 70s, and #2 looks after 1980. That's all a guessing game of course, but it is cool to note traits that started becoming prominent at various points in time.
"...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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