SDB: Cherry Garden and other delights

From: JEM300@aol.com

Have been blooming here for almost a week.  TINY CHERUB kicked it off as is 
customary in my garden and it has been non-stop ever since.  Some of my 
favorites so far....

CHERRY GARDEN-an oldie but goodie.  There is nothing more beautiful than 
gazing at it while the sun is low on the horizon.  Like a blazing 
ruby....gorgeous.  Great form, no wonder it was a Cook Douglas medal winner.  
I think I have a path worn in the grass from walking up to it so often to 
admire it.....  

HOT--good description of the color and I am a sucker for round falls anyway.  
Very cute. Bright gold stands with red falls edged in the color of the 
standards.  I could see this baby all the way from the house.  Thanks for 
sharing, Sterling...

PRETTY AGAIN-Suttons 1997    I received this as an extra and did not know 
much about it.  Very very nice.  Soft yellow with a deeper "straw" yellow 
thumbprint with soft blue beards.  Great form and size.  Also, it's a 
rebloomer.  I would be pleased to see it again. and again. and again.

WINDROSE-ahhhh   love that smoky rosy lilac-y color.  Soft and sensuous.  My 
husband even commented on it!  Will wonders never cease?! ( He also liked 
Pretty Again and Cimmaron Rose) 

YIPPEE--unusual smoky pinky orchid plicata which grows like a weed and I have 
about 12 flowers in bloom at this moment with more on the way. 
Vigorous!!!!!!!!  

FAVORITE ANGEL--white, pure and simple, nice ruffles with a sweet form. Like 
a breath of fresh air.  Chris Hollingshead...this one gets my vote for 
favorite white.

BEDFORD LILAC--the most beautiful beards, look like they are frosted.  
Classic flower.

Just starting to see some stalks coming along on the big guys....I LOVE this 
time of year!!

Linda Doffek
West Bend, WI  Zone 5
Member AIS, SSI, MIS, and Wisconsin Iris Society

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