Re: Three Striking Irises
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Three Striking Irises
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 10:45:42 -0600 (MDT)
On Tue, 16 Sep 1997 Henryanner@aol.com wrote:
> Rusty,
>
> Striking Irises?
>
> IRIS FULVA--Audubon's copper iris.
>
> Historic TB NUEE D'ORAGE (Storm Cloud) murky beige and violets with a curious
> puckery texture, very Belle Epoque---get it from Superstition.
>
> IRIS ENSATA-variegated form--Superb striped foliage that looks wonderful even
> now, and a beautifully formed, simple, deep magenta-purple flower.
>
> Next year I hope fervently to be struck by the greenie EVERGREEN HIDEAWAY,
> the historic ORIFLAMME, and IRIS TRIDENTATA, white form, a gift from a
> friend.
>
> Anner Whitehead, Richmond, VA
> Henry Hall henryanner@aol.com
>
Excellent choices, Anner. I just got EVERGREEN HIDEAWAY from R &
R this year and am planning to plant it next to HELLO HOBO and GREEN AND
GIFTED to see which is really green.
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
