Re: Irises
- Subject: Re: Irises
- From: D*
- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 11:43:42 +0300
I believe the one you're referring to is the same one that's common here in
Corfu, as well. The one in Spain is similar but of a different purple,
that's why I'd like to introduce it here, for juxtaposition.
I agree about cemeteries not only in Istanbul but all over the world. Guide
books share most people's supersitious aversion. In Greece we have some
gorgeous ones, including two here in Corfu: the municipal one of Kerkyra,
and the British Cemetery. The British cemeteries of Rome and Lisbon are
also beautiful
Cali Doxiadis
Corfu, Greece
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Beer <sazci@hotmail.com>
To: <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: Irises
> There is one that is ubiquitous all over Turkey, at least in the west; I
> believe it's I. germanica. Here it's very common in cemetaries, and
> associated with them by many folks. (Cemetaries are arguably some of the
> most beautiful places in Istanbul, though you won't see it mentioned in
the
> guide books.) It's a bearded iris, around 50 cm high (but can be taller),
> purple flowers.
>
> Bob Beer sazci@hotmail.com
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