Re: IAddress for Keppel's?

Irisborer wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 98-01-10 15:40:05 EST, Kathie in Wisconsin writes:
> 
> <<
>  I'm putting together a list of catalogs that I'd like to send for and have
>  a few questions since I'm new to Iris gardening.
> 
> Hi Kathie:  I'm not much more experienced than you are... but I'm happy to
> jump in on questions like this.  First of all, are you a member of the
> American Iris Society?  One of the most delicious parts of the Bulletin for us
> winter-bound northern types is the extraordinary commercial listing in the
> back.  Probably Scott has many of these on the webpage too (don't remember)
> but there's nothing like sitting in front of the fire with your highlighter,
> Bulletin, glass of wine and iris-lust to drive away the cold....
> 
>  1) From past discussion on the list, it sounds like late January or
>  February is the time to request the catalogs.  Is this correct?
> 
> --->You can order any time now.  Most commercials are compiling their catalogs
> now for the season.
> 
>  2) When do the catalogs start arriving?
> 
> --->Well, the first to arrive here is generally Keppel's - touching down in
> January/February.  After that, my memory fails but I believe you'll get the
> bulk in March/April with a few more trickling in later.
> 
>  3) When should you order? And when do the rhizomes arrive? (remember, I'm
>  new at this and think I know but I want to be sure.   :)
> 
> --->  You should order INSTANTLY and the rhizomes will arrive at the proper
> planting time for your area (July/August here).  Actually, I guess early
> ordering is not as crucial in iris-dom as it is in other types of plant
> catalogs (iris growers plan better), but if you really have your heart set on
> something, do order the minute said heart starts racing.  As the saying goes -
> you snooze, you lose.
> 
>  4) On the average, how many catalogs does everyone request each year?  I
>  was looking at requesting about 7 but didn't know if that was too many?
>  too few?
> 
> --->  Oh wow!  You mean some people have limits?  How charming!  What a
> concept!  Personally, I like to have enough catalogs to keep me occupied till
> spring.  Seven is definately not too many - and is probably just right.  And
> although it's tempting to comparison shop, do take things like bonuses and
> shipping costs into consideration.  Most commercials have a bonus policy -
> kind of a 'thank you' for your business.  This is not to say that you should
> EXPECT a bonus, but many, many commercials reward your order with a carefully
> chosen extra.  Some take especial care too when selecting the bonus.  Keppel
> is legendary (and I hope I don't sound like a Keppel groupie here...  he's
> just kind of particular) - anyway, he's legendary for researching past orders
> to make sure the 'extra' wasn't ordered in the past.  Other places ask you for
> a 'wish list' and try their best to choose from those when selecting a bonus.
> 
>  Have fun with your catalog ordering Kathie... and do let us know which ones
> have struck your fancy.
> 
> Kathy Guest.... (OT part--->)having a quiet day at home after the
> extraordinary Mardi Gras Under Glass last night at the Buffalo Botanical
> Gardens, organized by Peter Weixlmann and Carolyn Schaffner and Rachel Martin.
> A wild and wonderful time.
Does anyone have an address for Keppels?  Thanks
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