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Sep 4, 2015 2:05 AM CST
Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)
Birds Bulbs Region: California Dragonflies Foliage Fan Irises
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Indian Chief, Crimson King, Quaker Lady do exceptionally well for me.
Wabash is in lousy soil, so hasn't been great. I would expect it to do better under improved conditions. Quaker Lady also mopes in that spot.
the Red Douglas performed well, and had several increases over the year.
Helen Collingwood went in last spring. I'll expect that bed to bolt next Spring.
Alcazar bloomed beautifully in 2014, but not at all this year. A lot of us in California had fewer blooms than expected this past season, however due to two very mild winters with little rain.
Beverly Sills is beautiful, but not a strong grower for me.

One of my favorite historics that you might consider next year is Father Rigney. It's a really nice one that I got as a bonus a couple years ago from Exline.

I'm looking forward to seeing pictures in the Spring, Patrick. Love your enthusiasm for the historics.
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