There was a gentleman selling Iris bulbs, fresh from his garden and in so much better condition than anything I have gotten from garden centers or online sellers. I found links to photos of 4 of them so you can see what I am really excited about having in bloom next Spring. 2 - Bombay Eyes http://www.hillcrestiris.com/images/bombay%20eyes.jpg 1 - Dragon Heart http://cubits.org/irisforum/db/ouririsd ... iew/87536/ 2 - Dark Drama http://www.schreinersgardens.com/miva/m ... y_Code=TBI 1 - Elmer's Buttermint...can't find a photo online but it is a pretty yellow/orange with a touch of lavender. and since I spent $22 on those, he gave me the Mystic Lover for free... http://www.walking-p-bar.com/shopsite/product409.html He is near Waco, Texas and not sure he wants to get into the mail order business but he said I could give out his name and number if anyone was interested in visiting his farm.
Gosh those are beautiful Toni. I'll lay bets you know which one is my favorite though. Bombay eyes would certainly find a home in my garden!! :-D
Eileen, I did think of you when I saw his photo of Bombay Eye. I have never had a white Iris before and mixed in with the darker ones should be a standout. Barb, the tall bearded Iris are really carefree and are hardy to zone 3-4 and most of them have a wonderful fragrance that fills the yard. You really need to try one. Netty, I am really hoping that they are as gorgeous in my garden as in those photos. Jerry, they will be planted in front of a water fountain along with some dark purple ones and as much as I love fall and winter I am now really anxious for spring. Cheryl, I hope to make them happy. Gotta get some bulb food to make sure. CM, I was amazed at the price. They were all between $2-$5 and the freebie was a large $4 one. I was going to get more as we drove the route coming home on Sunday but he wasn't there. I do have his number if I want more though. Deanna, I was hoping there would be at least one plant seller along the route. This guy was kind of tucked in the back of an area in a vacant lot between buildings in Maypearl, almost missed him...so he and the bulbs were a great find. Kiasmum, the most exciting thing about Spring for me is the return of all my tall bearded Iris, I call them 'my ladies'. Those are all in the back garden and now I will have some of 'my ladies' in the front garden as well.
Wow, I really like the Dark Drama and the Mystic Lover. I can't wait to see the pics of them blooming in your garden.
