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Garden_of_Mu
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On the downhill side

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A heat wave today into the mid 80's has sent the iris garden into overdrive. Old blooms are wilting, new blooms are popping fast - I think we're past peak and heading down, though obviously it will be a week or two yet with lots of blooms as a small handful have yet to even begin. Here are some highlights.
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Treasure Island is an excellent yellow that fades to soft gold.
Treasure Island is an excellent yellow that fades to soft gold.
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Unicorn is one of the very first 'space-age' irises on the market. The horned beard was quite a sensation.
Unicorn is one of the very first 'space-age' irises on the market. The horned beard was quite a sensation.
Vanity has been a lovely clump this year, and especially nice with the yellow and white of Pinnacle.
Vanity has been a lovely clump this year, and especially nice with the yellow and white of Pinnacle.
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Gypsy Queen - in her exotic colors. A beautiful little iris, can't wait to have a clump.
Gypsy Queen - in her exotic colors. A beautiful little iris, can't wait to have a clump.
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Daybreak - a nice pink blend from Dr. Kleinsorge. Almost won the Dykes medal in 1946.
Daybreak - a nice pink blend from Dr. Kleinsorge. Almost won the Dykes medal in 1946.
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Buffawn - wonderful warm honey tones. i never really appreciated this iris until it had a dark green backdrop, like the fir trees. Suddenly its color is enchanting.
Buffawn - wonderful warm honey tones. i never really appreciated this iris until it had a dark green backdrop, like the fir trees. Suddenly its color is enchanting.
~ Mike

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Buffawn is gorgeous
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kHT
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You only got into the 80s? Our iris fried down here and I'm sure enjoying your view much better.
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Beautiful as always. :D I hate it when the season comes to an end. :(
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:cool: :cool: :cool: Beautiful pic's Mike!!!
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What beautiful Iris

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I am so glad yours bloomed. OC hopes that next year he will have a lot to Bloom, and will if he can keep the weatherman up in the frozen tundra and not down here in spring. OC with hope in his heart for a GOOD SEASON NEXT YEAR..........
There may be snow in the garden, but there will always be eternal springtime in the heart of this old gardner - Saying of Old Coot
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