Re: spurias and aril-breds?

In a message dated 96-09-13 17:50:48 EDT, you write:

<< Our droughty summer and having to water with our very alkaline
 irrigation water had me wondering about getting some aril or aril-bred
 iris (for the dryness) and some Spurias (for the alkalinity).  I saw
 some Spurias in a "A-to-Z" bulb catalog, but wondered if you would have
 specific species or hybrid suggestions, as well as aril-bred
 suggestions. >>

Having the same conditions you mentioned I can tell you that both Spurias and
Aril-breds do well here.  AB's are kind of tricky.  If you get fall rains I
would tend to stay away from any that are over 1/2 Aril.  They really don't
like much water during their dormant time.  Most of the hybridizers list the
Aril content in their iris.  Sharon McAllister has a nice listing of AB's
that give you a lot to choose from.

Hope this helps, Dana Brown Lubbock, TX Zone 7
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