OK, all of you ENABLERS!
This is the list of confirmed available from the HUGE list that I gave to Mary at Bluebird Haven Iris Garden. There are 40 names listed, I am hoping to narrow it down to 20. It took several days to wade through her 4000 varieties, though I am glad that she did not have them all in stock, or the decision would have been even more difficult. I would also (might have) needed to fence another section of the property, as the deer do not leave them alone. I really do not need to expand areas that need weeding as I already have enough to keep me busy until late fall, so I want to stay away from that idea.
Afternoon Delight
Babbling Brook
Batman
Boyfriend
Cable Car
Carnival in Rio
Casa Morena
Chief Waukeska
Codicil
Crackling Burgundy
Dera
Dutch Chocolate
Escondido
Gondolier
Horned Sunshine
Laurel Oak
Lavender Queen
Maui Surf
On Line
Oregon Sunshine
Orbiter
Orinoco Flow
Pearl Chiffon
Pencil Sketch
Perfect Interlude
Picture Bouquet
Pierre Minard
Pink Unicorn
Pledge Allegiance
Red Polish
Rocket Red
Rosa Nova
Rosette Wine
Samurai Warrior
Sea Wolf
Ship Shape
Silent Majesty
Titan's Glory
Victoria Falls
Webspun
I have already eliminated a few. Most of them are selfs, though a few of plicatas and some bitones and blends.
What I aim for are ones I think I can breed with others, though that is a sketchy idea. I don't know what blood lines are compatible with others for easier takes on the pollination or not, since I have not yet studied up enough to do some intelligent work. In any case, it will be a hobby, and I like most of them for themselves, though a few have been selected for specific color, shape and size.
These are all historic irises.
I do have a question: What is the best kind of label and marker that does not fade? I know that pencil on plastic does not fade, but is hard for me to read in the garden. I have used several kinds over the years, and I know that the labels will be important. In the past, I would rather not have labels in my mixed gardens as they detract from the composition of the plants, and now I have a few irises and daylilies that have lost their names.
