HIST: HIPSource News-- Attn:HIPS Members
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- Subject: HIST: HIPSource News-- Attn:HIPS Members
- From: H* <H*@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 11:27:13 -0600 (MDT)
Greetings, and Happy Spring!
I would like to call something to your attention, please.
I have been informed by the Treasurer that there is no HIPS rhizome sale
planned for this year. It is not very likely that this situation will change,
so those of you who were planning on obtaining plants for your collections
from a 1998 HIPS sale may wish to examine other options. The soundest course
of action is to obtain some catalogs from those sources which list in ROOTS
and make your selections from the many lovely cultivars they offer for sale. I
include the 1998 HIPSource list below for your convenience. I would advise
sending in requests for catalogs promptly and getting your selections made
quickly since there may be a flurry of activity when the Spring ROOTS comes
out. To my knowledge not all the catalogs on the list are out yet, but some
have been out for some time and their stocks maybe getting depleted. Also, we
have some new nurseries listing with us this year and there may be more
interest in them when they appear in ROOTS. So I would recommend sending off
for any catalogs that interest you without delay.
It should be remembered that a listing on the Commercial Source page of ROOTS
is a paid notice, one for which HIPS and HIPSource are very grateful as these
sources underwrite the page financially and thereby make this useful
information available to you. But a listing on this page does not constitute
an endorsement of any listing nursery by this office or by HIPS. We cannot
warranty your satisfaction with any transaction. This office, however, acts as
a referral service and is always interested in hearing about any experiences
that are out of the ordinary, whether positive or otherwise, that you may have
had with any of these sources. I solicit all responsible information about
service and cooperativeness, or about plant quality, and I am particularly
interested in comments this year as there are some new sources listed. Also,
please address all questions about catalog contents to the nursery issuing the
catalog itself. They are best able to clarify, explain, or answer any
questions about their terms of trade or catalog copy. Please note that the
information on the catalog list below supersedes all previous listings in
ROOTS.
If you are looking for referrals to places to buy specific cultivars please
feel free to contact me off list with your questions. This office has
information provided by some commercial sources about things not listed in
their catalogs. Answers for questions about sources will be provided off list
to avoid creating stampedes for things in short supply. And, of course,
inquiries from HIPS members always take precedence in busy times.
As always, if a catalog which lists older or historic irises, or historically
important Iris species, comes your way and you think HIPSource should know
about it, kindly take a moment to drop us a note with particulars. We would
appreciate it!
The list of 1998 Sources follows. Happy hunting!
Anner Whitehead
Commercial Source Chairman
Historic Iris Preservation Society, AIS
HIPSource@aol.com, Henryanner@aol.com
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ARGYLE ACRES IRIS GARDEN--Joe and Donna Spears
910 Pioneer Circle, Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 464-3680, E-mail: argliris@gte.net
TBs, some MEDs, pre-1900 to present
2 first class stamps for list
LOWELL BAUMUNK
10918 N. Sunshine Dr., Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 791-0456, E-mail: LBaumunk@aol.com
Many favorites, especially 40s beardeds, and Moderns.
List upon request.
BLUEBIRD HAVEN IRIS GARDEN--Mary Hess
6940 Fairplay Rd., Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-5017
TBs, especially 40's through 60s
Catalog $1.00
CHUCK CHAPMAN IRIS --Chuck Chapman
R.R.#I (8790 Hwy 24), Guelph, ON, N1H 6H7 (CANADA)
(519) 856-4424
Bearded and Beardless, Canadian Historics
Catalog US $2.00, refundable. Export to all countries.
ENCHANTMENT ACRES FLOWER FARM--Donna James
887 Co Rte 3, Hannibal, NY 13074
(315) 598-3346, E-mail: Ron2Don@aol.com
Broad selection of all ages
Historic list $2.00, Complete list $3.00
FOXES IRIS PATCH--Vince and Donna Fox
92 48th St. SW, Huron, SD 57350
(605) 352-2107
TBs 1930-1990s
List of pre-'80s for SASE.Catalog $3.00.
HOLLY LANE GARDENS--Jack and Jan Worel
10930 Holly Ln., Osseo, MN 55369
(612) 420-4876, E-mail: JWOREL@prodigy.net
Mostly TBs, some MEDs and SIBs, Most Dykes
Catalog $1.00
IRIS CITY GARDENS --Macey and Greg McCullough
502 Brighton Pl., Nashville, TN 37205
(800) 934-4747, E-mail: icity@msn.com
All Dykes prior to 50, other bearded and beardless antiques
Catalog upon request.
IRIS COUNTRY--Roger R. Nelson
6219 Topaz St. NE, Brooks, OR 97305
(503)393-4739
TBs 1890-1960, MEDs'40-'69, SIBs'20-'80
Catalog $1.50. Export to England
LORRAINE'S IRIS PATCH--Lorraine Miller
20272 Road 11 NW, Quincy, WA 98848
(509) 787-2968
Dykes and many older irises.
Catalog $1.00
MILL CREEK GARDENS--Howard and Kim Hughes
210 Parkway, Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 664-5525, E-mail: mcgiris@tir.com
Major award winners all classes
Catalog $1.00
NEWBURN'S IRIS GARDENS--Gene Newburn
1415 Meadow Dale Dr., Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 464-7232
Bearded after 1940.
Catalog upon request.
NORTH PINE IRIS GARDEN--Chuck and Mary Ferguson
PO Box 595 308 N. Pine St. Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-3895
All ages, some pre-1920.
Catalog $1.00
O'BRIEN IRIS GARDEN--Lois O'Brien
3223 Canfield Rd., Sebastapol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9223
TBs 1840-1970, other classes, species, All American Dykes'
Catalog $1.00
SOURDOUGH IRIS GARDENS-- Maureen K. Blackwell
109 Sourdough Ridge Road, Bozeman, MT 59715
Primarily TBs 1930-70 and others.
List for long SASE.
SUNNYRIDGE GARDENS --John Couturier
1724 Drinnen Rd., Knoxville, TN 37914
(423) 933-0723
Bearded and beardless of all ages.
Catalog $1.50
SUPERSTITION IRIS GARDENS--Richard Tasco and Roger Duncan
2536 Old Highway, Cathey's Valley, CA 95306 DEPT H8
(209) 966-6277 E-mail: randrcv@sierratel.com
Most bearded classes pre-1900-'69. Arilbreds 1930's-1969
Catalog $1.50. Export to most countries. Inquire.
WINTERBERRY GARDENS--Don and Ginny Spoon
1225 Reynolds Rd., Cross Junction, VA 22625
(540) 888-4447 E-mail: VSpoon@aol.com
Beardeds of all ages, some Dykes', rebloomers.
List $1.00. Export to England and Europe.
And we are pleased to note the recent interest of two more sources, who we are
hoping the Editor has been able to work into the list in ROOTS:
WILLOW BEND FARM--Bob and Lynn Denton
1154 HWY 65, Eckert, CO 81418
(970) 835-3389 E-mail: denton@fgn.net
All American Dykes, other Dykes and historics
Catalog upon request.
WOODLAND IRIS GARDEN--Gordon and Lorraine Nicholson
2405 Woodland Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 578-4184, E-mail: iris4u@pacbell.net
TBs, primarily "98" through pre-1900
Catalog $1.00
