Irises

The Iris: The Rainbow Flower

Magic of Irises

Iris: The Classic Bearded Varieties

From the myths and medicine of ancient Greece to the fleur-de-lys emblem of medieval and Renaissance France, irises occupy a timeless niche in our imagination. The endless diversity and color combinations of the bearded varieties, above all, have made them a gardener's dream.

Iris offers detailed information on seventy of today's best varieties of bearded iris, and on their planting and care. White, yellow, purple, crimson-the blooms in this gloriously photographed book capture the extraordinary elegance and allure of a plant prized throughout the centuries as the personification of the rainbow. Iris makes a wonderful gift for the gardener planning the planting season or for the well-furnished coffee table.

Irises

This guide to the beautiful iris makes clear distinctions between the many types of iris and gives the information gardeners need to provide the best conditions for those they covet. Superb photographs provide inspiration for both novice and expert gardeners. Written for North American gardeners, the expert text is concise and informative, including interesting anecdotes about the long history of the genus and advice on:

• planting, cultivation and propagation
• using irises in garden design
• bearded irises
• bulbous irises
• beardless irises
• Pacific Coast or Californian irises
• Louisiana irises
• Japanese irises
• Siberian irises
• Rocky Mountain irises
• Juno irises
• water-loving irises
• Evansia (or crested) irises
• picking and caring for blooms
• pests and diseases.

With over 95 beautiful full color photographs, a selection of more than 120 plants is recommended by the authors. A glossary, a bibliography, and mail-order sources are valuable features of the book.

World of Irises

The Japanese Iris

An international authority on irises offers the first definitive book in English on the history and cultivation of the Japanese iris.

The Gardener's Iris Book

Irises bring color and elegance to a garden and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this book designed for the home gardener, William Shear, a 40-year veteran of iris growing, shares his expertise in choosing, planting, growing, and propagating exquisite irises. All of the essentials on iris care are carefully and simply explained, along with tips to ensure a stunning display from healthy plants. Starting with the tall bearded iris, the book features iris types that will grow in almost any condition--dry, wet, shady, or sunny. Specific cultural advice for the most desirable and adaptable iris types allows gardeners to choose the plants best suited to their region of the country. Lavish photos by renowned garden photographer Roger Foley will foster a love of timeless irises in every gardener.

Irises and Other Flowers

Irises (Gardener's Guide to Growing Series)

This book features a wealth of practical advice on irises' special garden use, cultivation, propagation, and pest and disease control. Illustrated with superbly detailed photographs, it will delight iris lovers and perhaps even inspire a new generation of iris growers.

Irises are flowering perennials that come in a wide variety of colors, from violet to blue to deep purple & yellow to pale peach.

The Louisiana Iris: The Taming of a Native American Wildflower

Louisiana irises have been hybridized from five species of Iris found only in North America, most specifically in Louisiana. Their boggy native habitats have largely been destroyed, and horticulturists' preservation efforts have gone toward the creation of an incredible range of hybrids in a variety of colors, forms, and sizes. They have proved adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates, needing only sun, ample water, and neutral soil to thrive; they can be grown in beds with annuals and other perennials, or in water up to a foot deep.

Greatly expanded revision details the history, classification & hybridization of the five marvelous species of iris native to Louisiana.