The only thing I really care about is what it looks like. That might be sacrilege, I don't know. But I would be upset if I ordered Cloud Ballet and got a yellow one, or something. I need to get out and check out the local nurseries more. We do have a Garden Factory, which is awesome. I don't know about their irises, however. I'll probably buy bulbs from the vendor list and save Garden Factory for outdoor plants instead of bulbs.
Also I don't mind the soapbox. I'm not at the "experienced gardener" level yet, I'll take all the soapboxing I can get.