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Cultivation suggestions and describes best practices for dwarf and median bearded irises, some of the hottest perennials on the market.
Dwarf and median bearded irises are the little floral jewels of the gardening world, extending the iris season by six to eight weeks with great panache. Relatively new on the horticultural scene, these small and miniature replicas of larger bearded irises have nevertheless taken it by storm, because their 4-to-27-inch height makes them the perfect size for most American gardens.
Dr. Kevin Vaughn, who has hybridized these irises over a 50-year period in diverse climates, describes all five dwarf and median bearded-iris classes here. He offerssuggestions both forhistorical and modern cultivars, describes best cultivation practices, and details hybridizing methods. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 color photos of outstanding specimens, this comprehensive book is both forbeginners who want totry some of the hottestperennials on the market, and for seasoned iris growers who want to learnmore about their favorite plant.[AuthorName]By Kevin Vaughn[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Dr. Kevin Vaughn lives in Salem Oregon, the global center for bearded-iris production, and has won numerous awards for his hybrids During his 30 years at the USDA he published nearly 200 articles on plant anatomy and genetics.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]189 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Jewels of the Iris World[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]189 color images[/ColorPattern]