| A Guide to Bearded Irises: Cultivating the Rainbow for Beginners and Enthusiasts Contributor(s): Norris, Kelly (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604692081 ISBN-13: 9781604692082 Publisher: Timber Press (OR) OUR PRICE: $33.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Flowers - Perennials |
| Dewey: 635.934 |
| LCCN: 2011038466 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 8.2" W x 9.1" (2.60 lbs) 348 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns. As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. A Guide to Bearded Irises also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections. |
Contributor Bio(s): Norris, Kelly: - As a speaker, plant breeder, and expert plantsman, Kelly Norris has garnered national acclaim for his high-energy, zealous presentations. He is the award-winning author of four books, the horticulture manager at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and the director of Horticulture Now. Visit his website at kellynorris.com. |