Question: If one lives in central Maryland, where is the best place to go see a large variety of tall bearded iris in bloom? They don't even need to be for sale. I just want to be able to see them in person and take notes as to which ones I like best.

Winterberry Gardens -- may be a possibility within driving distance
Donald and Ginny Spoon
boasts several thousand owned varieties on their website -- well known hybridizer.;
****.winterberryirises.com/
contact info
****.www.winterberryirises.com/contact_us

Otherwise contact someone in Region 4
****.www.irisregion4.com/default.htm

since im a "new" member I can't post direct links on here, but the standard hypertext prefix applies to the links

It's really not in my usual driving range, unfortunately. Is there nowhere closer where I can see irises blooming without going clear out of state to Virginia? I am close to Baltimore.

Hi Daisy -

You might look into Good Life Gardens, at the Easton Farmers Market.

Good luck!