CourtneyG
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject: first Iris ever! |
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This is my first iris got it from Michigan bulb.
hope all the rest are as pretty!
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zuzu's petals
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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It's a real beauty, Courtney 
I'll bet you get totally hooked!!
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CourtneyG
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yep, i am.
the dogs keep running up to it and try to figure out what it is
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Netty
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That's a beauty ya got there Courtney!
I just love Iris!
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eileen
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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WOW that is really lovely Courtney. My first iris was just a regular yellow one but yours far surpasses it. I love the colour combination.
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toni
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That is a gorgeous Iris. Purple and gold are a great combo.
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SherryB
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Vedy nice, Grasshopper. Keep up that green thumb!!
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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Well done Courtney, it is indeed a beauty and you should be very proud. Thanks for sharing your joy with us!
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CourtneyG
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thanks yall! i guess it could be an official LSU iris! haha
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Polly
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Very pretty Courtney. Interesting color. Most of mine are the ordinary one color - purple.
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cajunbelle
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I need to find one like it for my purple and gold bed. My beards have not bloomed yet, the plants are huge, but no blooms.
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reggaefan
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Bearded iris are among my favorites and that is a beauty Thanks for the pics
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glendann
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| Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:56 am Post subject: |
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That is a beautiful bloom Courtney I do love the color.I would be proud of it too.
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bethie
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Lovely. That is a great raspberry purple.
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