Re: A Very Good Iris Book
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: A Very Good Iris Book
- From: l*@waveinter.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:17:18 -0700 (MST)
I deleted the post yesterday about how to acquire this book thinking I
probably didn't need another book just now. Then I read what Clarence
posted below and now it sounds like a must have! Would someone mind
posting the address again?
TIA
Linda Ridlon
No. Berwick, Maine
Zone 5
On Thu, 30 Jan 1997, CEMahan@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 97-01-30 10:20:52 EST, you write:
>
><< Does this mean that the book talks about Japanese, Siberian,
species,
> etc...in other words "the rest of the genus"? >>
>
>Yes, there sections on each type of iris, and a good part of the book
>discusses beardless and species. A nice introduction to the various
types of
>irises. For many of the lesser known types such as the various
medians and
>miniature dwarfs, Florence includes a nice selection of recommended
cultivars
>that have done well for a number of years. This is nice because it
guides
>beginners to less expensive varieties that are good performers.
Clarence
>Mahan in Va
>
>
>
