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Name: Laura SE Pennsylvania (Zone 7a) catanache Jan 29, 2019 10:08 PM CST |
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! |
tveguy3 Jan 30, 2019 5:08 AM CST |
Ghio has usually had a surprise package where you send him a sum of money, and he sends a bunch of rhizomes. Voltaire: "Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities," |
lovemyhouse Jan 30, 2019 5:19 AM CST |
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. It’s okay to not know all the answers. |
IrisLilli Jan 30, 2019 5:35 AM CST |
![]() ![]() You don't know if it will grow until you try! |
BlueFlagFan Jan 30, 2019 6:37 AM CST |
Welcome Laura! ![]() Tina and Daughters Iris Gardens offers 9 different collections, but they're not open yet. https://tinaanddaughtersiris.c... “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” --John Muir (1838-1914) |
UndyingLight Jan 30, 2019 11:46 AM CST |
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 SDB Stop and Stare |
evelyninthegarden Jan 30, 2019 1:13 PM CST |
lovemyhouse said:Laura, welcome! Laura ~ ![]() ![]() 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. "Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson |
UndertheSun Jan 30, 2019 4:05 PM CST |
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. |
Snork Jan 30, 2019 6:19 PM CST |
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! |
iciris Jan 30, 2019 7:11 PM CST |
Welcome Laura ![]() • “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous |
Hybridizer Jan 30, 2019 8:42 PM CST |
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Name: Laura SE Pennsylvania (Zone 7a) catanache Jan 30, 2019 11:26 PM CST |
![]() 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. |
evelyninthegarden Jan 30, 2019 11:46 PM CST |
catanache said: Hi @Snork Nice to have company. I'd say I'm still a beginner addict but making speedy progress. Laura ~ You will fit right in with us here then.... "Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson |
iciris Jan 30, 2019 11:50 PM CST |
Yes you will. ![]() • “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous |
IrisLilli Jan 31, 2019 5:01 AM CST |
Plant enablers! ![]() You don't know if it will grow until you try! |
Lestv Jan 31, 2019 10:20 PM CST |
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. "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
evelyninthegarden Jan 31, 2019 10:30 PM CST |
Leslie ~ You probably don't have English Charm. ![]() ![]() "Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson |
Ivan_N_Tx Feb 1, 2019 2:57 PM CST |
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. |
Hybridizer Feb 1, 2019 3:05 PM CST |
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. |
Totally_Amazing Feb 1, 2019 3:11 PM CST |
![]() 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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