Hi all: Agree with Evelyn. I am 60 miles north of El Paso. Though dry, we do have the Rio Grande running through. Though not very Grande by sight, it provides water for large numbers of farms, ect. We dont have any big commercial Iris Farms close so I am elated about their move here. I believe it will bless the area. I have bought a huge number from Blue J over the years. and only maybe 2 didn't make it. So I guess for me accuracy, health and actually getting what I requested is more important than huge rhizomes. Of course I do love those huge rhizomes too. I know I will still buy from them because I expect their rhizomes to be at least as big or bigger than they were and I like their service.