Re: Historic Irises

>Lynn, what are Historic Irises (species, description, etc.)?  Where can
>they be purchased?


Hi...basically Historic Irises are those irises that were introduced over 30
years ago.  Here is their webpage for more information:

http://www.worldiris.com/public_html/level1/TOC.html

There is also the American Iris Society page which has a link to the
Historic Iris page as well...

www.irises.org/

These irises are bearded irises in all sizes and colors.  Many of the older
irises were the parents of many beautiful and popular irises of today.  I
found it facinating that irises that were hybridized in the 1800's, early
1900's were still available today.  I even have one from 1612 that I got at
my local iris society sale!  There are several mail order sources for these
irises and I can recommend a few to you as well:

Superstition Iris Gardens, CA/email randrcv@sierratel.com
Winterberry Iris Gardens, VA/ email vspoon@aol.com
Iris City Gardens, TN/email icity@msn.com/ www.iriscitygardens.com

Let me know if there is any other questions that I can answer for you.

Lynn
Zone 7b
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