Showing posts with label GRIS Iris Sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GRIS Iris Sale. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

GRIS Sale Aftermath

As a result of the Greater Rochester Iris Society private and public sale I have a ton of new rhizomes.  I spent the weeks leading up to the sale helping to set up and the week since digging new beds and planting.

Most of what I acquired is from Mid-America.  Some from others that brought their own rhizomes to share as I took some of mine.

First lets look at what other members brought:

First this MTB (Miniature Tall Bearded), Aachen Elf.

'Aachen Elf' (Keith Keppel, 1997). IB 20" Mid
Then two siberians (SIB) from Donna Lowry, Band of Angels and Berlin Purple Wine.

'Band Of Angels' (Robert Hollingworth, 1996). SIB 31" (79 cm), medium late 
'Berlin Purple Wine' (Tomas Tamberg, R. 1993). SIB  36" (90 cm), Medium
Three IBs (Intermediate Bearded) that bloom a bit earlier than TBs. Here's Harlow Gold, Lemon Pop and Obligato.

'Harlow Gold' (Paul Black, R. 1981). Sdlg. B-80-41. IB, 25.5" (65 cm), M.

'Lemon Pop' (Larry Lauer, 1990) IB, 16 inches (41 cm), E
‘Obligato’ (Harold Stahly, R. 1988). Seedling 84-4. IB, 24" (60 cm), Mid 
As a door prize I won Lyrique, a BB (Border Bearded).

'Lyrique' (Barry Blyth, R. 1996). Sdlg. B110-2. BB, 20" (51 cm), ML
 And three Tall Bearded (TB) iris from members are now in my garden: Planned Treasure, Silhouette and Blackout.

'Planned Treasure' (E. Burger, R. 1985). Sdlg. P-3. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early-Late 
'Silhouette' (M. Dunn, R. 1988). Sdlg. M80-714C. TB, 36" (91 cm), M.
'Blackout' (Walter Luihn, R. 1985). Sdlg. 81-11. TB, 38" (97 cm), ML
There are also some SDB that were labeled "Panda Paws". Search as I might I cannot find this cultivar anywhere.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Why I'm Behind. Cottage Gardens and GRIS Sale

It's been a busy week.  What an unusual opening.  It's always a "busy week!"

On Thursday I went with Betty and Jim to Brent Ross' Cottage Daylilies in Medina.  It won't be my last trip!  What a stunning collection of spectacular flowers.


Jim, Debby, Brent and Betty
'Bold Tiger' Stamile 97
'Cottage on the Lake' Ross 2008
'Leslie Renee' Stamile 2005
Maxfield Parrish Trimmer 1999
'Puffer Fish' Gossard 2006
'The Band Played On' Stamile 2007
'Violet Becomes You' Stamile 2008
Brent Ross
To view panoramic photos of the gardens click here and here.  I'll be posting more laster!

When I arrived home the shipment from Mid-America was here for our iris sale.  So unpacking, cataloging and labeling took up most of yesterday and today.

The sale is next Sunday at the Cornell Cooperative Extension across from the Highland Park Lilacs. Join us for some great prices on beautiful cultivars!