Introduction

Well I've been lurking since this list started and will probably go back 
to lurking after this.  My knowledge of Irises is small, but I love 
them.  My experience is also small.  I garden in New Mexico, ~7500' in a 
Ponderosa/Pinon/rock area, zone 4,5 & 6 depending on where you are on 
the property.  There were a few bearded Irises here, planted in the 
shade when we moved in.  I've watered them and sprinkled wood ash on 
them for the last three summers, and fertilized once in a while.  They 
do better each year.  I bought 6 new irises last fall and they arrived 
as we were leaving for a two week trip, so I potted them quickly in pots 
and got them planted about a month later.  They seem to be doing well 
also, but I'll find out this spring/summer.  I have them planted in the 
zone 6 bed.

I find myself wishing I had a horticultural dictionary around, but I know 
that I will soon start understanding what everyone is talking about.  In 
going through some of the message regarding what the list is for, there 
seems to be some confusion.  It is my understanding this is a discussion 
list for all people interested in Irises, not just members of the Iris 
Society. 

I'm not a member of the Iris Society, and at this time I am not ready to 
join because my interest in Iris is not that focused.  I'm glad that this 
list is here and I hope it continues.  Thanks Tom.  I'm sure there are a 
lot of newcomers to the Iris world out on this list that are lurking the 
same as I am.  It would be wonderful if someone would explain about the 
different types of Irises, I understand Siberian, and Japanese and 
Bearded, but some of the others leave me baffled.

Thanks everyone.

Meg
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