Irises
Irises

Author: Claire Austin

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0881927309

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"Cultivation advice, information about the plants' breeding history, and ideas for using irises with other plants in the garden make this the perfect one-stop reference for iris enthusiasts everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.

Irises
Irises

Author: Francisco X. Stork

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0545392632

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Two sisters discover what's truly worth living for in the new novel by the author of Marcelo in the Real World. TWO SISTERS: Kate is bound for Stanford and an M.D. -- if her family will let her go. Mary wants only to stay home and paint. When their loving but repressive father dies, they must figure out how to support themselves and their mother, who is in a permanent vegetative state, and how to get along in all their uneasy sisterhood. THREE YOUNG MEN: Then three men sway their lives: Kate's boyfriend Simon offers to marry her, providing much-needed stability. Mary is drawn to Marcos, though she fears his violent past. And Andy tempts Kate with more than romance, recognizing her ambition because it matches his own. ONE AGONIZING CHOICE: Kate and Mary each find new possibilities and darknesses in their sudden freedom. But it's Mama's life that might divide them for good -- the question of *if* she lives, and what's worth living for. Irises is Francisco X. Stork's most provocative and courageous novel yet.

A Guide to Bearded Irises
A Guide to Bearded Irises

Author: Kelly Norris

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1604694068

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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.

Irises
Irises

Author: Jennifer Helvey

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 089236226X

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This lovely book tells the fascinating story of Vincent van Gogh's famous floral paintings.

The Genus Iris
The Genus Iris

Author: William Rickatson Dykes

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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One of the legendary books in the history of gardening. Dykes established modern classification of irises, described them full, (down to pollen), sorted out synonyms and errors in literature. 47 full-color paintings of irises by F.H. Round, 31 other illus.

Beardless Irises
Beardless Irises

Author: Kevin C. Vaughn

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764349065

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This complete guide gives all the information you need to choose, grow, and appreciate the beardless iris--from basic planting information to help beginners, to the essential hybridizing details that horticulturists need. Beardless irises are cousins of the more familiar bearded irises, but are much more variable, with plants ranging from four-inch-tall dwarfs with tiny flowers to five-foot stalks with dinner-plate-size flowers. In addition, beardless irises of at least one type will grow in virtually every gardening situation from dry shade to standing water in full sun. No other group of perennials offers such versatility. Here, all five major groups are covered in detail: Siberian, Japanese, Pacific Coast Native, spuria, and Louisiana. The garden uses, development of the modern hybrids, and recommended cultures are given for each of the diverse groups of beardless irises. In addition, a separate chapter covers the techniques for creating your own beardless hybrids.

The Wild Iris
The Wild Iris

Author: Louise Gluck

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2022-01-04

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 0063117649

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Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature Winner of the Pulitzer Prize From Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Louise Glück, a stunningly beautiful collection of poems that encompasses the natural, human, and spiritual realms Bound together by the universal themes of time and mortality and with clarity and sureness of craft, Louise Glück's poetry questions, explores, and finally celebrates the ordeal of being alive.