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Heirloom Iris

9 years ago

I am the Steward of a historic garden on the grounds of the Benton House (1873) in Indianapolis, IN. We've several collections of pre-1900s including iris, daffodil, hemerocallis and species hosta. At present over 50 species or cultivars of iris are in our collection which is registered as a "display" garden with the Historic Iris Preservation Society. Of course, we are interested in selling, trading, or purchasing additional plants. Anyone interested? If yes, contact me. Thanks, Ed Myers

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gibsongirl74_gw (zone 6 CT)

9 years ago

Yes, Ed I am interested in purchasing some older irises or maybe trading. I have to take a look at what I have after the snow melts. Can you send me a list of the older irises you have?

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benton1873
Original Author
9 years ago
Will do early this next week, Ed. Remember we've over 50 in our heirloom collection.
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benton1873
Original Author
9 years ago
Our collection of over 50 species or cultivars of pre-1900 irises has been designated a "display garden" by the Historic Iris Preservation Society. Some of those available this summer include: Queen of May (1859) Salter, Amas (1885) Foster, Perfection (1880) Barr, I. geraminica (1753) collected, Swertii (1612) collected, and Mme. Chereau (1844) Lemon. Ed, Steward, Benton House (1873) Historic Garden.
User
9 years ago
can you send me an email tried to send you one but could not
benton1873 thanked User
sherry Austin
9 years ago
I would be interested as well. I've got about 50 or so Historic Iris. Are you interested mainly in only Iris from the period of the house?
benton1873
Original Author
9 years ago
Please email me at EMyers3670@aol.com. Thanks, Ed
User
9 years ago
already sent email thank you
ilovemyiris
9 years ago
Mary I would love some hope im not too late it would be for my dad any amount is fine email me at kokoszkacody @gmail asap thanks! :0)
benton1873
Original Author
9 years ago
We've over 50 species or cultivars in our collection of irises which were being grown in gardens around the world from 1500 to 1900. A REAL historic lot. Email me your web address. Thanks, Ed
WillowSpring
9 years ago
Sent an email. Hoping you will still have some available.
benton1873
Original Author
9 years ago
I find it so much easier to correspond via your emailing me at EMyers3670@aol.com

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