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Jan 29, 2019 10:08 PM CST
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Name: Laura
SE Pennsylvania (Zone 7a)
Hello! I've been lurking and reading for ages. Had a few rough years and lost most of my garden plants so I'm basically starting with a clean slate. Browsing through the Got a Box threads led me to Suttons and Stout Gardens (amongst other places). Browsing their sites led me to find Sutton's Mystery Grab Box (20 reblooming TB for $50) and Stout's Grab Bags (13 TB for $45). Exiting lurk mode to ask if anyone here has experience with these and what did you think of them? Also, any suggestions for other vendors who have something similar? I have a lot of space, a little money and nothing that they might duplicate. Rolling my eyes.

Thanks!
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Jan 30, 2019 5:08 AM CST
Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
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Jan 30, 2019 5:19 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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Laura, welcome! Big Grin
Welcome! Welcome!

I tend to favor Sutton's because their introductions are so vigorous in my yard, and I can't speak specifically to the grab bags, but each of those three vendors is top-notch for quality and service.
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Jan 30, 2019 5:35 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
Irises Roses Bulbs Hellebores Foliage Fan Cottage Gardener
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Welcome! Laura! Hurray!
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Jan 30, 2019 6:37 AM CST
Name: Scott
Elburn, IL (Zone 5b)
Birds Butterflies Dog Lover Canning and food preservation Region: Illinois Irises
Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant and/or Seed Trader
Welcome Laura! Welcome!

Tina and Daughters Iris Gardens offers 9 different collections, but they're not open yet.
https://tinaanddaughtersiris.c...
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Jan 30, 2019 11:46 AM CST
Name: Monty Riggles
Henry County, Virginia (Zone 7b)
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Welcome, Laura!

I'd also like to find some "grab-bags" of sorts. That'll get me some hopefully identified new irises without having to pay simultaniously for 13 or 14 or 15 different irises. 13 irises at $5 would be over $100
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Jan 30, 2019 1:13 PM CST
Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)
Irises Region: Ukraine Garden Procrastinator Bee Lover Butterflies Plant and/or Seed Trader
Region: California Cat Lover Deer Bulbs Foliage Fan Annuals
lovemyhouse said:Laura, welcome! Big Grin
Welcome! Welcome!

I tend to favor Sutton's because their introductions are so vigorous in my yard, and I can't speak specifically to the grab bags, but each of those three vendors is top-notch for quality and service.


Laura ~ Welcome! to the Iris Forum! Hurray!
Yes, time to come out of the shadows and into the light! Good luck with your new iris garden! Let us know what you decide.
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Jan 30, 2019 4:05 PM CST
(Zone 9b)
Region: California Garden Ideas: Level 1
Welcome Laura! Welcome!

If I recall, Gabe ordered a grab bag from Sutton's a couple of years ago. So he so was impressed, he mentioned ordering another one.
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Jan 30, 2019 6:19 PM CST
Name: Pam
Pennsylvania
Cat Lover Dog Lover Keeps Horses Irises Region: Pennsylvania
Welcome Laura from another SE PA iris addict!

Both of those are great companies. I think you would be happy with a box from either one.

Happy shopping!
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Jan 30, 2019 7:11 PM CST
Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)
Region: California Cat Lover Dog Lover Irises Enjoys or suffers hot summers
Welcome Laura Welcome!
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Jan 30, 2019 8:42 PM CST
Name: Darrell
Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b)
Irises Organic Gardener
Welcome!
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Jan 30, 2019 11:26 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Laura
SE Pennsylvania (Zone 7a)
Thank You! For all the welcomes!

I'd seen mention of plants direct from Ghio but hadn't poked around to find out how. That's now done and I've requested his catalog.

Tina and Daughters Iris Gardens is one I hadn't heard of before, I'll look into it. Thanks!

Hi @Snork Nice to have company. I'd say I'm still a beginner addict but making speedy progress. Rolling my eyes.

I'm seeing if I can get a friend or two to join in, then I can get both grab bags and a few individual varieties. I know one person wants blacks and bright glowy ones. She was very excited to learn they can be fragrant. I love being a plant enabler.
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Jan 30, 2019 11:46 PM CST
Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)
Irises Region: Ukraine Garden Procrastinator Bee Lover Butterflies Plant and/or Seed Trader
Region: California Cat Lover Deer Bulbs Foliage Fan Annuals
catanache said: Hi @Snork Nice to have company. I'd say I'm still a beginner addict but making speedy progress. Rolling my eyes.

I'm seeing if I can get a friend or two to join in, then I can get both grab bags and a few individual varieties. I know one person wants blacks and bright glowy ones. She was very excited to learn they can be fragrant. I love being a plant enabler.


Laura ~ You will fit right in with us here then....
"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson
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Jan 30, 2019 11:50 PM CST
Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)
Region: California Cat Lover Dog Lover Irises Enjoys or suffers hot summers
Yes you will. Thumbs up
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Jan 31, 2019 5:01 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
Irises Roses Bulbs Hellebores Foliage Fan Cottage Gardener
Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Seed Starter Winter Sowing Bee Lover Dog Lover Region: Europe
Plant enablers! Hurray!
Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!
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Jan 31, 2019 10:20 PM CST
Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)
Garden Photography Cat Lover Irises Region: North Carolina Peonies Enjoys or suffers hot summers
Celebrating Gardening: 2015
I find most bearded iris, if not all, are fragrant. Some stronger than others, some sweet, spicy, etc. I love the scent of iris. It is one of it's attractions.
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Jan 31, 2019 10:30 PM CST
Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)
Irises Region: Ukraine Garden Procrastinator Bee Lover Butterflies Plant and/or Seed Trader
Region: California Cat Lover Deer Bulbs Foliage Fan Annuals
Leslie ~ You probably don't have English Charm. Hilarious! Whistling
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Feb 1, 2019 2:57 PM CST
Name: Ivan
West Central Texas (Zone 7a)
Irises Houseplants Orchids Roses Xeriscape Cactus and Succulents
Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: Texas Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Master Gardener: Texas Container Gardener
Hi EveIyn, You made me curious. I planted an English Charm last year, so is it a stinker or w/o a fragrance??? I googled it and some say none, others say it has a vanilla scent.
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Feb 1, 2019 3:05 PM CST
Name: Darrell
Piketon, Ohio (Zone 6b)
Irises Organic Gardener
Ivan_N_Tx said:Hi EveIyn, You made me curious. I planted an English Charm last year, so is it a stinker or w/o a fragrance??? I googled it and some say none, others say it has a vanilla scent.


I planted one last year also.
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Feb 1, 2019 3:11 PM CST
Name: Robin
Melbourne, Australia (Zone 10b)
Region: Australia Garden Photography Cat Lover Irises Seed Starter
Welcome! Laura,
I hadn't been following this thread but I had some spare time today.

In regard to English Charm,
https://garden.org/thread/view...

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