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A Guide to Bearded Irises: Cultivating the Rainbow for Beginners and Enthusiasts

by Kelly D. Norris
Timber. 2012. 352p. photogs. index. ISBN 9781604692082. $39.95. GARDENING
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Iris nurseryman and horticulturist Norris (editor, Irises: The Bulletin of the American Iris Society) presents a comprehensive overview of bearded irises that can be enjoyed on several levels. His well-balanced approach contains an introduction on how to choose, cultivate, hybridize, and use bearded irises in the garden. A color portrait gallery features outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the miniature dwarf varieties to the tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries and gardens where these plants or tubers can be purchased or viewed.
VERDICT The expanding popularity of hobbyist gardening should provide a solid audience for this book, which will also capture the interest of advanced gardeners including iris specialists, landscapers, and nurserypeople. Simply browsing through the pages of dazzling color photographs is a pleasure that may turn lay readers into iris gardeners. A green thumbs up, especially as this is a fresh, timely, and appealing presentation of the topic.
Reviewed by Deborah Broocker, Georgia Perimeter Coll. Lib., Dunwoody , Aug 01, 2012
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