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Name: Scott Elburn, IL (Zone 5b)          BlueFlagFan Oct 21, 2017 5:45 PM CST |
| I thought I would start a thread listing irises wanted by forum particpants that are rare, hard to find, and no longer offered by commercial vendors. That way we have an accessible list when you visit a local iris sale or find an obscure source and want to assist a fellow enabler! If you're looking for a certain rare variety or 10, respond to the thread and I will continually update this original post to maintain a current list. Once you've acquired a variety on your list, please respond so I can remove the variety. I'm open to suggestions on how to manage/improve this list too. [Last updated: 13 April 2018] United States Adoring Glances, SDB, Niswonger 1992 - grannysgarden Alsterquelle, SDB, Denkewitz 1976 - grannysgarden Baby Barn Owl, SDB, Marshall 2012 - grannysgarden Baby Brown Eyes, SDB, Pinegar 1993 - grannysgarden Barbary Coast, TB, McWhirter 1976 - evelyninthegarden Barnstormer, SDB, Brown 1973 - grannysgarden Black Kitten, MDB, Hite 1982 - dirtdorphins Blue-Eyed Elf, SDB, Crump 2015 - grannysgarden Brownie Boy, MDB, Brizendine 1988 - grannysgarden Cherokee Chief, Spuria, Nies 1949 - UncleWill Chickadee, MDB, Jones 1963 - dirtdorphins Cincilla, SDB, Bianco 2011 - grannysgarden Coffee Boy, SDB, Blyth 1985 - grannysgarden Derive, SDB, Anfosso 1991 - grannysgarden Feeorin, SDB, Stewart 2015 - cbunny41 Groovy Grubworm, SDB, Black 1995 - grannysgarden Hobgoblin, SDB, Blyth 1989 - grannysgarden Holiday House, TB, Gaulter 1973 - Lestv Humming Bird's Blessing, SDB, Coleman 2005 - Lestv Hussy, SDB, Blyth 2006 - grannysgarden Igrivy Rebionok, SDB, Osipenko 2006 - grannysgarden Jaybird, SIB, Hager 1982 - Tienito Jiansada, SDB, Blyth 1985 - grannysgarden Judge's Special, TB, Burseen 2011 - Ladylovingdove Little Bird, MDB, Baumunk 2009 - grannysgarden Master of Chocolate, SDB, Pietek 2014 - grannysgarden Minosse, SDB, Bianco 2007 - grannysgarden Minute Angel, MDB, Walker 2012 - grannysgarden Moby Dick, TB, Sass 1953 - lovemyhouse Myra's Child, SDB, Greenlee 1971 - cbunny41 Natty Attire, TB, Burseen 2013 - Lestv Olives and Umber, SDB, Blyth 2006 - grannysgarden Paillasse, TB, Cayeux 1936 - dirtdorphins Pesky, SDB, Crump 2015 - grannysgarden Polka Doll, TB, Beck 1967 - Lestv Poplyte, SDB, Stewart 2011 - cbunny41 Pour It On, IB, Black 1996 - Ladylovingdove Prairie Spirit, SDB, Coleman 2014 - Lestv Priwall, SDB, Denkewitz, 1985 - grannysgarden Real Coquette, SDB, Blyth 1976 - grannysgarden Robin's Nest, SDB, Coleman 2003 - grannysgarden Rock Goblin, SDB, Blyth 2012 - grannysgarden Sirocco Mist, TB, Blyth 2005 - iciris Sooty Face, SBD, Williams 1975 - dirtdorphins Sparkling Eyes, MDB, Welch 1953 - dirtdorphins Species Iris, Iris aphylla - evelyninthegarden Terse Verse, SDB, Blyth 2000 - grannysgarden Three Cherries, MDB, Hagar 1971 - dirtdorphins Tobacco Road, TB, Kleinsorge 1941- evelyninthegarden Witch's Toes, SDB, Blyth 2000 - grannysgarden Yat Rock, SDB, Niswonger 1993 - grannysgarden Any Arilbreds from hybridizers Les Peterson and Sharon McAllister before 1999 - arilbred EU Rust Never Sleeps, IB, Lauer 2013 - IrisLilli “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” -Aldo Leopold |
Name: daphne san diego county, ca (Zone 10a)  shizen Oct 21, 2017 6:06 PM CST |
| good plan, scott. |
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone            grannysgarden Oct 21, 2017 6:15 PM CST |
| I will start with a couple that have been on my list a loooong time. SDB Priwall. Used to be offered here but can't find it anymore. SDB Robin's Nest. A Carol Coleman iris. Due to health issues another vendor is taking her irises but this one has not been available for a few years. Baby Barn Owl. Not a U S iris but you never know when it will show up Scott it may be more helpful if I leave off the commentary. If so I will go back and edit. Let me know how to help make this thread productive.  My mind is made up, don't confuse me with facts. |
Name: Scott Elburn, IL (Zone 5b) BlueFlagFan Oct 21, 2017 6:36 PM CST |
Bonnie, I don't mind the commentary!!  “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” -Aldo Leopold |
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone grannysgarden Oct 21, 2017 6:53 PM CST |
| A few more.... SDB Alsterquelle. I think a German iris and they don't share a lot.  SDB Barnstormer SDB Derive SDB Blue Eyed Elf SDB Groovy Grubworm SDB Hobgoblin SDB Hussy SDB Rock Goblin SDB Olives and Umber SDB Real Coquette SDB Witches Toes I think I am over my 10.  My mind is made up, don't confuse me with facts. |
Name: Evelyn Northern CA Sierra foothills - (Zone 8a)         evelyninthegarden Oct 22, 2017 1:21 AM CST |
| TB Barbary Coast Sp Iris aphylla TB Tobacco Road TB Cahokia (possibly Bluebird Haven) The more one gardens, the more one learns; and the more one learns, the more one realizes how little one knows. Vita Sackville-West |
Name: Liz Best Elizabeth Colorado (Zone 4b)         LizinElizabeth Oct 22, 2017 11:28 AM CST |
| I've not seen enough irises to know which ones are rare but just wanted to say that I plan to volunteer for the Elmohr iris sale going on next July, I'll keep an eye out for any that make this list. There are gardeners in that group that have been iris collectors for several decades, might be able to find a few. Also plan to visit the 3 big growers I've found online in CO next April/May and will keep an eye out there as well. LizB |
Name: Barbara Northern CA (Zone 9a)   iciris Oct 22, 2017 12:32 PM CST |
| I've had this iris on my want list for a couple of years: not that old of an iris, but a most wanted one. Country Delight Iris had it, now I'm just hoping they reopen next year. If anyone has it and wants to trade (or sell) please contact me.  |
Name: Debra Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a) Service dogs: Angels with paws.           lovemyhouse Oct 22, 2017 12:54 PM CST |
| I really, really, reeeel-ly want this Iris. One of the Pickle Barrel folks thinks they have it, but they have to wait for bloom confirmation. Soooo... Moderation in all things…except chocolate, coffee...and potato chips. |
Name: Scott Elburn, IL (Zone 5b) BlueFlagFan Oct 22, 2017 1:07 PM CST |
| Barbara and Debra, I've added Sirocco Mist and Moby Dick to the list. I hope you (or someone else) can find them! “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” -Aldo Leopold |
Name: Debra Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a) Service dogs: Angels with paws. lovemyhouse Oct 22, 2017 1:08 PM CST |
| Thank you, Scott. Moderation in all things…except chocolate, coffee...and potato chips. |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a)   Lestv Oct 22, 2017 2:38 PM CST |
| Scott - you will be able to find Purissima and Snow Flurry through Superstition Iris. They have carried both for awhile and they say they will be available again in 2018. Remember to order early if you really want the iris before it gets sold out! My road calls me, lures me west, east, south & north; most roads lead men homewards, my road leads me forth. - John Masefield |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Oct 22, 2017 2:43 PM CST |
| I would love to get Prairie Spirit and Hummingbird's Blessing. Both are Carol Coleman dwarfs. I had them on order with her, but sadly she has had a stroke and had to cancel all orders. Supposedly Rainbow will have them, or at least Kelly has all her iris and seedlings, but Hummingbird has never been available. Prairie Spirit is gorgeous so would love this one. I would also like to find Burseen's Natty Attire. My road calls me, lures me west, east, south & north; most roads lead men homewards, my road leads me forth. - John Masefield |
Name: Barbara Northern CA (Zone 9a) iciris Oct 22, 2017 2:50 PM CST |
| Thank you Scott. |
Name: Dirt (Zone 5b)        dirtdorphins Oct 22, 2017 3:09 PM CST |
| Black Kitten, MDB, Hite1982 Chickadee, MDB, Jones 1963 Sparkling Eyes, MDB, Welch 1953 Sooty Face, SBD, Williams 1975 Three Cherries, MDB, Hagar 1971 |
Name: Scott Elburn, IL (Zone 5b) BlueFlagFan Oct 22, 2017 3:20 PM CST |
Lestv said:Scott - you will be able to find Purissima and Snow Flurry through Superstition Iris. They have carried both for awhile and they say they will be available again in 2018. Remember to order early if you really want the iris before it gets sold out! That's great news Leslie! @evelyninthegarden Leslie, do you know what is the best way to order from Superstition if someone does not use Facebook? “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” -Aldo Leopold |
Name: Dirt (Zone 5b) dirtdorphins Oct 22, 2017 4:27 PM CST |
| email randrcv@sti.net request known wants pre-catalog... order a catalog, want more, fill out order form and mail in, email more emergency wants before order ships  btw, Superstition sends awesome irises! |
(Zone 9b)  UndertheSun Oct 22, 2017 4:48 PM CST |
I do not know her, but I'm sending out good wishes to Carol Coleman.  May she have a full recovery and healthy future. |
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone grannysgarden Oct 22, 2017 5:05 PM CST |
| Thanks Rob. Their site was 'Iris on Pond' I think and both her and husband Ken worked in the irises. They used to sell but in the last few years have offered their irises through other vendors. My mind is made up, don't confuse me with facts. |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a) Lestv Oct 22, 2017 5:27 PM CST |
| Scott, I think Dirt answered it well. To order from Superstition you need to order their catalogue No orders are placed through Facebook. But do ask for a catalogue early so you can get the pre-catalogue iris list. All orders must be mailed in. All this is really worth it. They send amazing healthy rhizomes. My road calls me, lures me west, east, south & north; most roads lead men homewards, my road leads me forth. - John Masefield |
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