Now is the main season for my bearded irises. More are blooming, in larger numbers, now than in any previous year. Quite a beautiful flower. I look at these pictures all year long. I generally like the old historic irises much better than new modern varieties, but there are exceptions to that rule. Sans souci, developed in 1854, was one of the main varieties that inspired me to look into older types. This year, I may dispose of ones that I don't care for. Some of the others are too vigorous and need more space, and some are just too susceptible to disease and never fail to disappoint. Some may have just needed to adapt to my garden and climate. Some, such as Loreley and Monsignor, took off and performed beautifully from the start.
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| Accent. 1952 |
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| Caprice. 1898. Fragrant. |
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| Iris flavescens. 1813 |
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| Fall Fiesta. 1992. |
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| Flutter-by 1924 |
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| Mrs. Horace Darwin. 1888. |
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| Monsignor. 1907. |
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| Monsignor. 1907. |
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| No name. Immortality X Fall Fiesta. I crossed, 2012. |
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| Front is Quaker Lady. 1909. |
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| Sans Souci. 1854. |
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| Rosy Wings. 1935 |
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| Loreley. 1909. |
