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Henhouse said: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.

Unfortunately, I lost Alcazar to rot this Spring. I do not know Father Rigney, so I will take a look at that. I have planted The Red Douglas a few weeks ago, so am looking forward to that. I have planted (2) Quaker Lady, and (2) Queen of May. I got a lot of doubles and some triples from vendors that I ordered from. I also planted Indian Chief. I'm excited to see that bloom.

As indicated, right now I'm fighting a battle with Insects and/or rodents who are eating my rhizomes. I've had to resort to home-made remedies to combat the critters and keep them away from the rhizomes. We'll see if any of them work. I have put a lot of time and money into these
Historic rhizomes, and I don't want to lose them.

All Good Things to You, Sherry, I hope the Fall brings you good things.

~ Patrick