First Buys of 2015 in the Irises forum

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Henhouse

Jan 1, 2015 3:54 PM CST

Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)

I got my Superstition order in.

Adoree
Autumn Explosion
Brainstorm
Broadband
Elizabethan Age ...Rick says it's very limited this year
Eye For Style
Fantasy Ride
Gypsy Lord
Repetition
Tango Amigo
Tropical Butterfly
Vishnu

He's showing his new introductions starting today, so there may be some additions : )

The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us.

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irisarian

Jan 1, 2015 3:54 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

I napped through part of the Rose Parade (sitting up on the couch). So I am in no condition to order any irises. ☺

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janwax

Jan 1, 2015 5:44 PM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

I'm going to spread my $$ around, what there is of it! Not as big a budget as last year.

First, I sent off a check to Joe Ghio, that I thought might cover these:

Bowled Over
Starring
Star Appeal
Bejeweled

Then I placed an order with Iris Sisters for:

Another Woman
By Jeeves
Cameo Minx
Birthmark
Jealous Guy
Royal Sterling

That's a start!

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tveguy3

Jan 1, 2015 6:04 PM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Boy you're eager beavers! Leslie you will love Nebraska Big Red. I'm holding my money for the new intros.

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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Muddymitts

Jan 1, 2015 6:41 PM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

Omigosh -- everyone's going nuts already!!!! Everyone's choices are wonderful. My eyes are zipping around in my head trying to absorb it all!!!

Thoughts become things -- choose the good ones. (www.tut.com)

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iciris

Jan 1, 2015 9:16 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

I need to go look .... And order NOW. There are a few iris I know I want that sold out early last year. This is for those of you who don't want to order as many iris as in years past because of the cost. We have friends (husband and wife) who would save any change from daily purchases in a jar (or whatever) everyday. Every two years they saved enough money from the change they saved to pay for their entire trip to Maui. If I remember right they usually stayed about ten days. It would be interesting just to see how much it adds up to.
My curiosity is getting to me... Rob did you ever look at the the Pacific Coast Iris site?
Barbara

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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Lestv

Jan 1, 2015 9:46 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Anyone: please tell me if you find a source for Zlatovlaska. That is one I am really looking for.
Greg: looks like you have a theme this year to your buying. Lots of bitones with dark falls in your second group. And wow, I love Red Skies!
Tom - do you have Nebraska Big Red? Does it grow well for you? Just love the deep color of it.

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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ARUBA1334

Jan 1, 2015 10:19 PM CST

Name: Brad
iowa (Zone 5a)

Wow you guy's are off to a good start you will really be in trouble when the catalog's start coming out in a couple month's

Leslie You can get it from Napa they should have it again.

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lovemyhouse

Jan 1, 2015 11:23 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Holding off on even thinking about an order until what I already have blooms. Then I can see what to share with folks here, with the local community garden fund raiser, and how much room will be available afterward. Will also see how long that resolution holds...

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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tveguy3

Jan 2, 2015 4:14 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Yes, Leslie, I have Nebraska Big Sky. I just got it in 2013, and it had a few blooms last year. It hasn't increased enough to share yet, but in a year or so it should be.

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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crowrita1

Jan 2, 2015 9:02 AM CST

Name: Arlyn
Whiteside County, Illinois (Zone 5a)

I'm cutting WAAAAY back on ordering this year....but I DID get my order in to Superstition this morning

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grannysgarden

Jan 2, 2015 9:58 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

famous first words......

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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Moiris

Jan 2, 2015 9:59 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Come on Arlyn...do tell us what you ordered! Inquiring minds want to know!

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tveguy3

Jan 2, 2015 10:00 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

OK, so how do you know what to order or pay when they haven't sent out their catalogs yet? Do you just give them what you want from previous catalogs, and they let you know how much? I want to see the intros first though.

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

| @tveguy3 | Post #757214 (14)

Lestv

Jan 2, 2015 10:03 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Still not sure how you actually order from Superstition, or where to even find all they have available.....

Stout's better get done with the new site soon, there are some new ones they are suppose to be adding that I am dying to check out! Good thing MidAmerica isn't open yet, because I could go SDB buying crazy on that site!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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Lestv

Jan 2, 2015 10:05 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Tom - The websites for Iris Sisters, Blue J, and Wild Iris Rows already have their new introductions and pricing. Superstition is still rolling out their new introductions. Stout's is suppose to have some new introductions too, but not sure if they will be on the website, or in the catalog first.

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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Misawa77

Jan 2, 2015 10:13 AM CST

Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)

I just sent Superstition an email with the list of what I wanted and they sent back a confirmation of what they had me down for. I did not order from them before, so I had no price list to work off of (Like Arlyn did) which would have given me a ball park figure. They will send me a bill later in the month; until then I don't know the cost. I am with Leslie on this one most of the time and am very considerate of the cost. I did not worry about this this time. My second list (potential buyes) for Superstition Iris Garden is waiting until I do see a price list in order to add to my order.

Their email is:

[email protected]

If you wait for the catalog, there very well might be cultivars that are sold out! This is why I placed my order on January first (The first day they except orders)

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Lestv

Jan 2, 2015 10:25 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Stout's won't be until the 5th now. Such a tease. Hee!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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janwax

Jan 2, 2015 10:37 AM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.