- Paperback: 104 pages
- Publisher: QUADRILLE PUBLISHING; New edition edition (Jan 1 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 184400080X
- ISBN-13: 978-1844000807
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 21.2 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 399 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Who better than nurserywoman Claire Austin, specialist iris grower, to write this definitive work on bearded irises? With nearly two decades experience in their cultivation, she gives a clear, knowledgeable picture of this ancient genus and shows how to choose and grow the myriad of varieties currently available. Depicted in Minoan murals, carved on Mogul marble walls and appearing on the sides of Egyptian tombs, their beauty and intrigue have perpetuated through the ages. With today's modern hybridizing their flowering season spans three months or more, justifying them a place in every garden. Renowned as an English country garden plant, their spiky foliage also ensures them a home in more contemporary settings, giving a modern lift to this centuries old genus. After a brief introduction explaining their physiology and history, Claire has selected 70 different varieties, mixed between the tall bearded and the medians, with colours ranging from the deepest maroon and purple to the more traditional lilacs and yellows. Clay Perry's photographs offer a visual feast of varieties: names such as "Oriental Glory", "Champagne Elegance", "Skier's Delight" and "Rosette Wine" conjure up visions that hold true to their names. Such variety in colour, originating from so few original species, displays the power of current breeding techniques and makes one wonder what more the future could possibly hold. Ending on the all-important aspect of planting, cultivation and propagation techniques, this is a fascinating and extraordinarily well-presented look at bearded irises, surely encouraging more people to try them for themselves.
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New in softcover, this is the only illustrated book to focus exclusively on the popular and glamorous bearded iris. It provides a fascinating introduction to the genus, all the practicalities of growing irises successfully, and detailed information on 70 varieties. Clay Perry's exquisite photography captures the beauty of each iris. This full-colour book will appeal to specialists and new enthusiasts alike, and its new format makes it a perfect impulse buy or gift book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly superb, very informative.,
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This review is from: Iris (Hardcover)
This book was a lot more than I expected, and I loved the thoughtful cross-reference guide included with each photo. The photography itself is superb, and it is wonderful to see the spots, stripes, and colors on these garden queens. It was nice to see some of the more common irises included and that even though a grower, the author didn't turn this gem of a book into a mere catalog. Bravo!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Iris lovers...save your money!!,
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This review is from: Iris (Hardcover)
Wow, how disappointing. I am a grower/lover of bearded irises and automatically purchase any newly published book on the subject. This book is just set up poorly to read, the varieties depicted are from the author's garden(I assume) are bland, boring, and non representative of some of the finest varieties of bearded irises out there. I really didn't appreciate most of the photography either...a lot of that artsy "looking into the center of the flower" stuff. The only reason it got even two stars is that I appreciate the author's text in some areas and that she's endeavored to create a book to showcase and promote the iris. Unfortunately, the overall effort seems to fall short.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Iris lovers...save your money!!,
By Linda J. Doffek - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Iris (Hardcover)
Wow, how disappointing. I am a grower/lover of bearded irises and automatically purchase any newly published book on the subject. This book is just set up poorly to read, the varieties depicted are from the author's garden(I assume) are bland, boring, and non representative of some of the finest varieties of bearded irises out there. I really didn't appreciate most of the photography either...a lot of that artsy "looking into the center of the flower" stuff. The only reason it got even two stars is that I appreciate the author's text in some areas and that she's endeavored to create a book to showcase and promote the iris. Unfortunately, the overall effort seems to fall short.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly superb, very informative.,
By J. Beckman "Nightcat" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Iris (Hardcover)
This book was a lot more than I expected, and I loved the thoughtful cross-reference guide included with each photo. The photography itself is superb, and it is wonderful to see the spots, stripes, and colors on these garden queens. It was nice to see some of the more common irises included and that even though a grower, the author didn't turn this gem of a book into a mere catalog. Bravo!
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