Catalog-Mary's Garden

Greetings,

I have been really ambivalent about posting this information because I have
only recently been given a copy of this catalog, and I have not done any
business with these people and cannot, therefore, vouch for their service or
product, but it seems this source is a well kept secret in irisdom and a
potential treasure trove, particularly for those seeking older bearded
cultivars.  

Mary's Garden in Hico, Texas, offers a catalog that runs thirty six single
spaced pages, newsprint, no pictures. It is mostly older bearded cultivars,
many historic, including what Cameron Hall, the HIPS Source Chairman, informs
me are very rare irises. The offerings span the century and include a few
newer things as well. It's pretty amazing.

The catalog lists cultivar, date, a brief description, bloom season and
price. Prices and shipping are reasonable. Minimum order in 1996, ten bucks.

I spoke to Mary Huggins today and asked if she would object to my posting
this information. She welcomes your requests for catalogs. The 1997 catalog,
which will
be two dollars, refundable on first order, will be out in April, or May at
the latest. Mrs. Huggins, who is waiting  to retire next year before doing
much advertising, is the Show Chairman for her local Society and that may
influence when she can get it out.

Address all inquiries to:  Pete and  Mary Huggins
                                    Mary's Garden
                                    Rt. I Box 348
                                    Hico, Texas 76457
                                    (817)  796-4041 

Anner Whitehead, Richmond, VA
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