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.

Thanks!

Ghio has usually had a surprise package where you send him a sum of money, and he sends a bunch of rhizomes.

Laura, 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 Laura!

Tina and Daughters Iris Gardens offers 9 different collections, but they're not open yet.
https://tinaanddaughtersiris.c...

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

lovemyhouse said:Laura, 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 ~ to the Iris Forum!
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.

Welcome Laura!

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.

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!

Welcome Laura

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.

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.

catanache said: Hi @Snork Nice to have company. I'd say I'm still a beginner addict but making speedy progress.

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....

Yes you will.

Plant enablers!

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.

Leslie ~ You probably don't have English Charm.

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.

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.

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...