Wow, so many great responses! I'm only a gardening newb, to be honest. We didn't own our first home until 3 years ago (WI at the time, we just relocated to NY) and I had a baby and a toddler and well...we mostly just did edibles. Well, I did gladiolas but they fell over.
I don't know how this particular forum's multiquote works yet, but I don't know just yet when to plant Irises. Why should I avoid Brecks? Is it not a good place to order from? I'll take alternate suggestions, I'm a good advice-taker.
I want to go to some local nurseries and scope them out but since we don't yet have our own place I've just been planning and pining, so far.
I didn't realize the vendor pictures could differ so greatly, but I'll look at our forum pictures! Thanks for all the warm welcomes.
I think I'll probably learn a lot here!