Iris: The Classic Bearded Varieties

About this book

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 gardeners dream. Iris offers detailed information on seventy of todays 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.