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'Thotmes III", from 1950, is a lovely golden brown with some fun haft patterns to give it that extra little spark. A really good grower and bloomer, tho it has never been as tall as it is registered as for me. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

'Spring Festival', from 1958, is such a lovely flower. Palest shrimp pink, deeper at the heart, with big blooms and bright coral beards. A good grower and bloomer too. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Miss Gingersnap is a sweet little golden girl. She is enjoying the autumn sunbeams this past week. 🐈 #Caturday

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

'Sport Coat' from 2014 is a fun one. Not grown from seed, it is a vegetative sport of 'Joseph's Coat Katkamier'. There's a half dozen sports off this line of irises. A rare occurrence. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

'Spellbound', from 1951, is a lovely blend of sunset color tones. A child of the famous, and now lost, 'Tobacco Road'. Not the strongest grower but so so pretty when it does show off. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

'Spark', from 1931, is a very sweet little IB in an unusual color tone for this class and era. Only got one shot of it this year. It looks great next to the bright white of 'Pewee'. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

'Spanish Fandango', from 1951, is really bringing the fiesta to the garden border. So rich and colorful. A good grower and bloomer too. It remains rare in commerce tho. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

'Solid Gold', from 1951, is a very nice golden yellow self. A great grower and bloomer as well. It really lights up the garden. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

'Seadeep', from 1937, is a beautiful neglecta. Photos don't do it justice as the camera cannot capture the blue underglow it has. A great grower and bloomer. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

'Rose Amethyst', from 1957, is a rich color blend, with big blooms on tall stalks. A great grower and bloomer too. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🐈‍⬛ Grumpy little faces for #Caturday. 🐈

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'Rosalba', from 1919, is an example of the early tetraploids that were just getting going in England and changed everything for iris hybridizing in the 20th century. A good grower and great bloomer. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

'Rosabella', from 1951, is incredibly rare in the US. Such a nice deep old rose with a bit of orange at the hafts. A good grower and bloomer so far. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

'Rio Oro', from 1942, is such a bright spot in the garden in shades of honey gold blended with light orange. A really good grower and bloomer too. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

'Rebellion', from 1937, is a nice smokey red with a bright golden beard. Such a good grower and bloomer. A long time favorite of mine. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

'Ranger', from 1943, was heavily used in hybridizing for red irises. It's a nice red-violet with a mustard-brown beard, and is an excellent grower and bloomer. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

'Prince Of Monaco', from 1956, is a richly colored #iris, with deep velvet falls under bright lavender standards. It glows across the garden. Very rare. A good grower and bloomer for me tho. 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'Pretty Quadroon', from 1948, is a nice smooth brown variety with a nice fragrance as well. Very rare. Not the strongest grower but has been doing better the past few years for me. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

'Portland', from 1938, is such a sweet blend of rose and gold. It is a more refined version of its famous parent 'Rameses', which won the Dyke's Memorial Medal in 1932. It is a great grower and bloomer in my garden. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

'Pinnacle', from 1949, caused a sensation in its day, and opened a whole new color palette for the amoena class. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

'Pewee', from 1933, is the variety that set the standard for the Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB) class. Dainty blooms on slender stalks, it is perfect for the front of the flower border. A good grower and bloomer here. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

'Patent Leather', from 1971, is so perfectly named. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

'Ormohr', from 1937, is such a difficult variety. This is the first time it has bloomed since 2009. The color is exquisite. I wish it was a better grower in my climate. Hoping to send some to a friend in CA next year where it may do better. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

'Oregon Trail', from 1943, is a rare iris in a beautiful blend of gold and brown tones finished with a smart little dart of blue to enhance the color scheme. Sadly it is not a strong grower and bloomer. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

'Orange Twotone', from 1954, is a bright spot of color in the garden. An uninspired name, but a great grower and bloomer. This is a border bearded (BB) so a good one for the front of the garden border. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling.

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

'Orange Crush', from 1959, is a really nice creamy orange variety that draws the eye. A nice change from the rusty oranges in the rest of the garden. Has been a good grower and bloomer for me so far. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

'Nuevo Laredo', from 1956, is incredibly rare. I am doing my best to grow it out and get it into more gardens for preservation. The color blends are so pretty. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

'Nomohr', from 1955, is a lovely creamy yellow confection. A good grower and bloomer too. A long time favorite. Child of the famous 'Snow FLurry'. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

'Mother Of Pearl', from 1917, is a frosted delight of a flower. A very good grower and bloomer too. Put on a good show this year. Has been a long time favorite of mine. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

'Mountain Sunset', from 1934, is a wonderful blend of fan and violet that color shifts thrughout the day as the light changes. Great grower and bloomer too. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

'Montserrat', from 1923, is a lovely little flower with a very old fashioned form. Great fragrance, lovely lilac tones, good growth and reliable bloom. A really good garden #iris. 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hey, hey, it's #Caturday! 🐈🤵‍♀️🐈‍⬛ Miss Pearl serving is lewks in her fancy tuxedo, and Miss Gingersnap is bringing fresh baked spicy goodness to the runaway. Even in their elder years my girls still got it.

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

'Montezuma's Ransom', from 1969, is a dense yellow self that just lights up the garden. It put on a spectacular show this past spring. Loads of blooms over a long period of time. Classed as a TB but it has always been BB in height for me. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Momauguin', from 1964. This one is new for me and it really put on the show. The red-black falls are very velvety and the smokey red standards and gold heart just burn like an ember in the sunshine. I am already crazy about it. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

'Moki', from 1938, is one of only three left to us from this Seattle hybridizer. It's a nice smokey variegata. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

'Mission Trails', from 1958, is a lovely soft lilac blend. A bit of smokiness to the heart. Great grower and bloomer. Fairly rare. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

'Miss Aravilla' from 1936 is such a bright note in the garden. It lights up in the sunshine and just glows in bright gold and red. A long time favorite of mine. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

'Michelangelo', from 1936, is a different tone of purple than we usually see in old irises. Very different. Not the best grower and bloomer tho. But it has long been a favorite of mine. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

'Mexico', from 1943, is a richly colored fiesta of a flower. On the short side for a TB, but so pretty at the front of the border. Sadly not a strong grower or bloomer. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A sleepy baby for #Caturday. Miss Gingersnap has really turned a corner on her health. She is no longer skin and bones. She looks and feels so fit and fluffy. Very happy for this rescue girl. It has been a long road. 🐈

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

'Melted Chocolate', from 1977, is so delightfully named. And such a good rich color as well. One of my favorites. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

A group of iris blooms in a deep red-brown tone against a backdrop of silvery poppy foliage and old cedar fencing.

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

'Maygold', from 1931' is a very nice intermediate that blooms early and lights up the garden. Bees love it too. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

A fat fuzzy bumblebee flies in front of a white and yellow iris bloom.

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

'Maroon Damask' from 1946 is still my favorite red variety in the garden. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

'Marisha', from 1939, is a lovely soft pastel blend. A good grower and bloomer too. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

Iris flowers in shades of pale lilac and yellow blended at the heart are softly lit in the morning sunlight.

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

'Malay', from 1952, is bright as a copper penny in the garden. A good grower and bloomer, and such a rich color! #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

'Malacca Starits' from 1963 is a rich orange-brown with a bright dart of purple at the tip of the beard. A great grower and bloomer. Very eye-catching int he garden. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

'Loreley', from 1909. I don't normally grow Loreley, but had a pot of it in the garden this spring that decided to bloom for me. It is such a good variety. The individual blooms are messy, but a mass planting of it is stunning. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

'Lindbergh', from 1928, is such a fantastic garden iris. One of the most charming neglectas I have ever grown. The bloom just grabs the light and glows across the garden. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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Mike in Oly @mikeinoly.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

'Lavandulacea' , from 1854, is a sweet little variety. Classed as a TB but much smaller than today's tall ones. The blooms are daitny, and I love how the styles jut our of the heart of the flower. Bees love it oo. #iris 🌱 #bloomscrolling

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