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Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a)         Lestv Nov 6, 2014 4:58 PM CST |
| Oh you lucky girl! Does he have gardens you can go visit? That would be so fun! "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: Debra Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a) Service dogs: Angels with paws.             lovemyhouse Nov 6, 2014 5:24 PM CST |
Think he used to have tours, don't know about now. Have corresponded with him by mail looking for a specific Iris and he was very helpful.  It’s okay to not know all the answers. |
Name: Marilyn Central California (Zone 9b)      Moiris Nov 6, 2014 5:46 PM CST |
You are very lucky Debra! I have really come to appreciate his creations...and your photo of Have A Goodun with that fat rusty brown beard has just put me over the edge. I hope you plan to have a bed dedicated to Burseen iris! That would make quite an interesting show!  |
Name: Mary Ann Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)          Muddymitts Nov 6, 2014 6:04 PM CST |
Oh -- me too, Marilyn! That is just gorgeous. And as I am not making a wishlist this year -- as everyone knows -- I'll probably completely forget about it by next spring!  Thoughts become things -- choose the good ones. (www.tut.com) |
Name: Sherry Austin Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)       Henhouse Nov 6, 2014 8:12 PM CST |
Good golly Rob... You got my heart beating faster with the mention of someone taking orders early... Maybe someone could whisper it to me, since we're not mentioning who it is  The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us. |
Name: Celia West Valley City, Utah (Zone 7a)    Zencat Nov 6, 2014 8:18 PM CST |
Now, y'all have me thinking I need to put Snow Spoon, Cosmic Celebration, Bluebeard's Ghost and Blackbeard's Daughter together near Witch's Wand. |
(Zone 9b)  UndertheSun Nov 6, 2014 10:41 PM CST |
| Sherry Whisper... |
Name: Sherry Austin Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a) Henhouse Nov 7, 2014 12:18 AM CST |
| Yep.. 'Bluebeard's Ghost' is also on my wish list... and I love yellow and white together.. Throw a feathery horn on it, and I'm there! I love the way the beard goes from blue to gold on 'Bold Statement'.  The orange beard on 'Leading Light' makes the center glow, don't you think?  Something about an orange beard on a pink flower. 'That's Hot'  The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us. |
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone         grannysgarden Nov 7, 2014 3:11 AM CST |
| Talking about an orange beard on a pink iris look at Dazzling Sarah, a 2006 Burseen, I think This is one iris that the photos do not do it justice. Much lovlier in person, er flower. Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing? |
Name: Tom Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)    tveguy3 Nov 7, 2014 4:34 AM CST |
I'm liking Dazzling Sarah!  Nice lace and ruffles. Is that a touch of blue on the falls at the end of the beard?Voltaire: "Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities," |
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone grannysgarden Nov 7, 2014 4:40 AM CST |
| yes, it is. And I would have thought with such a strong orange beard it would not have that subtle blue/lavender wash on the falls. Some irises beckon from across the garden but DS will wait until you are a bit closer and then stop you in your tracks. It is dazzling. Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing? |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Nov 7, 2014 9:08 AM CST |
| Sherry - whisper (Wild Iris Rows) whisper Just got Bold Statement this year - look forward to the bloom! Marilyn - that is me with the Have A Goodun, but Debra with the luck to live by Burseen. He has sooooo many I like, and soooooo many it is hard to find pictures of. Guess I'll have to buy them and see what blooms! Love Dazzling Sarah there Bonnie!  "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: Debra Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a) Service dogs: Angels with paws. lovemyhouse Nov 7, 2014 9:32 AM CST |
| I would really like to have Bettern Beer, but it doesn't appear to be available commercially. It’s okay to not know all the answers. |
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone grannysgarden Nov 7, 2014 10:06 AM CST |
| It sounds lovely, Debra, but I do not know a source for it other than Burseen himself. Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing? |
Name: Debra Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a) Service dogs: Angels with paws. lovemyhouse Nov 7, 2014 10:10 AM CST |
| I will write to him again. It’s okay to not know all the answers. |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Nov 7, 2014 11:06 AM CST |
| Wow - Cranfill's Gap is one of the parents. I bet it is lovely! And again - lucky you! "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: Sherry Austin Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a) Henhouse Nov 7, 2014 11:34 AM CST |
| ok... adding Dazzling Sarah to my list... I love the blue/purple wash o the falls too... Quite a combo with that beard. The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us. |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Nov 7, 2014 12:54 PM CST |
| I hadn't realized Tom Burseen was deaf and only takes correspondence. I wonder if he has a catalog of his own iris? Think I may write and inquire....... "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: Marilyn Central California (Zone 9b) Moiris Nov 7, 2014 12:59 PM CST |
| I didn't know that either! If he has a catalog or if you find access to some of his irises please share!! |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Nov 7, 2014 1:00 PM CST |
| I certainly will! "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
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