Iris & Tulip miscellany
James Waddick (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:18:11 PDT)

Dear Mark,
Love the pix.
The Chinenses Series of iris comprise a small number of
species that are mostly just coming into wider cultivation. Thanks
for your nice pix. Try I. speculatrix if you can get your hands on
some, also in this group.

I have a clump Tulipa "Little Beauty' that has dozens of
heads and their simultaneous bloom give a dazzling bouquet in the
garden. My source listed it as T. humilis.

A question about 'Lady Jane'. Is this long lived and
permanent in the garden. Mine are new additions, but I certainly love
the look and long bloom season. The outer rose pink color is just
perfect: not too flashy, but rich and welcoming.

I agree with your observations about T. sylvestris in sun and
shade. Almost like two totally different plants. In sun the stems can
have up to 3 flowers per stem and they barely run or clump. IN shade
they run and form a sod with few small flowers.

And thanks for the lovely yellow Magnolia - quite a beauty.

Thanks Jim W.

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