Florentine Iris? Orris?
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- Subject: Florentine Iris? Orris?
- From: "* D* A* <r*@teleport.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 96 20:08:42 PST
Please, I am seeking info about the profitability or availability of
growing FLORENTINE IRIS - ORRIS (Iris germanica).
Once grown, is it sellable?
How does it's growth differ from growing "flowering" irises?
Where might one find less-expensive rhizomes?
Is it profitable to tissue-culture this or other irises?
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Nichols Garden Nursery** in Albany, Oregon lists:
page 13
=FLORENTINE IRIS - ORRIS Iris germanica 2' An early blooming species iris,
=white flowering with a bluish cast and yellow beard. The violet scented
=orris root of perfumery and commerce is the dried rhizome of the
=Florentine Iris. Because the rhizomes become rock hard when dry we
=recommend shredding or chopping when freshly dug. As drying occurs,
=the sweet fragrance is revealed. An excellent potpourri fixative.
=Fall shipment only each rhizome $6.00
page 62 (under "potpourri - make your own")
=Orris Root Powder...........................2 oz. $4.75
=Orris Root (cut)............................2 oz. $4.75
**Nichols Garden Nursery, 1190 North Pacific Hwy, Albany, OR 97321
Phone: 541-928-9280; Fax: 541-967-8406
