Re: TDF

Kaliedra@aol.com wrote:


> I'd just like to know your opinions as far as their aability to adjust to the
> difference in temps here and wheter or not there as nice lookin as her
> descriptions make them out to be.  None of the nurserys heree carry many of
> these varieties and if they do there are never flowers so I haven't a clue
> what I'm getting here.
> 
> Thanks
> Kali~
> 
> oh yeah.. might help if i tell you what they are
> -Bordello
> -Dawn Delight
> -Feminist
> -Howdy Do
> -Maricopa
> -Savage Queen
> -Snow Goddess
> -Whoop em up
> -Winter Rose

Kali,

Of the above iris I grow only two but have grown Howdy Do in the past. 
Howdy Do, from my memory, is a white(maybe pale blue) iris of Monty
Byers with horns.  Bordello is one of those iris that is a classic with
me and I will probably have it forever.  Unfortunately (Linda are you
reading) it is very early and will get zapped in a late freeze, even
here in CA.  But it is a gorgeous plant and flower.  The flower is dark
red-purple-black.  Yes all three.  Tall stiff stalks with lots of buds. 
Whoop 'em up is another classic in the border bearded class.  Yellow
standards and brownish-maroon falls with a yellow edge.  Very popular
with garden visitors.

I can't vouch how well these iris will do for you in Michigan, maybe
another member can help.  

Howdy Do & Bordello were bred in CA and Whoop 'em up was bred in TX.

Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
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