toni
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We need a little more information about this Iris since there are over 260 species of Iris.
How tall is it? And when does it bloom, there are some bloomers for every time of the year. 
And do you know if it is a reblooming variety?
Also, if she has had the Iris for a many years there may not be a specific name for it. Names didn't start appearing until breeders started producing the different colors and color combinations.
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daisybeans
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| Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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I dont' know the name or if they even have a name, but I have hundreds of them. Here in zone 7, they've just finished blooming, they are not rebloomers and they are an old variety that has been in my yard for as long as I can remember. Matter of fact, my mom planted the originals, at least 40 years ago. They are pretty, aren't they? And have a sweet scent.
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stratsmom
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 1:22 am Post subject: |
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I was going to say I thought it looked old fashioned. MaryAnn mine are about 2 1/2 inches tall now 
If you want to see some BEAUTIFUL iris, check them out on ebay!! I'm amazed at all the colors 
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LilyJunkie
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 2:20 am Post subject: |
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That's funny you mentioned ebay because I was on there today and saw purple irises that appear to be very similar to the one above.
It was called Wm. A. Setchels (Brehm, 1938) but the listing doesn't give a lot of the specifics as far as size and consecutive blooms, etc so not sure.
My mom had irises when I was little. I really miss them. 
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daisybeans
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 2:33 am Post subject: |
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Deanna! I'm glad they came up for you! I think they will be like the purple ones that JBrowning is asking about.
LilyJunkie -- I can send you some iris if you would like some. I have to divide a spot. I don't know if they are purple though.
The iris on ebay looks a lot like that iris, doesn't it? Imagine it's been going strong since 1938... chokes me up a little!
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LilyJunkie
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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| daisybeans wrote: |
LilyJunkie -- I can send you some iris if you would like some. I have to divide a spot. I don't know if they are purple though.
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Wow, thank you for the offer!!! I will PM you.
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Imagine it's been going strong since 1938... chokes me up a little! |
Yes, did me too 
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toni
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Okay, Getting back on topic here
Check out this website http://www.schreinersgardens.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=SIGO
They have hundreds of Iris, maybe you can find your Mom's there.
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