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I’m Sorry, I Didn’t Get Your Name…

I.D. Groundwork: NOID Attribute Checklist “I’m Sorry, I Didn’t Get Your Name. . . “ – Phil Edinger, HIPS Curator Collectors of old irises (or old roses, daffodils, etc. ) [...]

I.D. Groundwork: PBF

I.D. Groundwork: PBF Phil Edinger, ID Chairman Originally printed in ROOTS, spring 1992. In previous issues of ROOTS I’ve mentioned–even harped upon–the importance of noting the color of leaf bases. [...]

I.D. Groundwork: PBF

Phil Edinger, ID Chairman Originally printed in ROOTS, spring 1992. In previous issues of ROOTS I’ve mentioned–even harped upon–the importance of noting the color of leaf bases. While you’ll find that perhaps [...]

ID Checklist (downloadable PDF)

Click below to download Phil Edinger’s excellent ID Checklist form. ID Checklist printable form

ID Groundwork: PBF Iris to 1939

PBF IRIS TO 1939 I.D. Groundwork by Phil Edinger with descriptions compiled by Karen Puffer I have used Phil Edinger’s list many times to make identifications or prove them wrong. [...]

Identification related files for download

A few files related to identifying historic irises. To save a PDF file to your computer right click on the file you wish to download and select ‘save link as’. PDF [...]

Iris Color Classes and Patterns

Irises have specific color classes and patterns.  You’ll see them referred to in the following terms. For more in-depth information on iris colors and patterns, see the excellent article “What [...]

PBF Iris to 1939

I.D. Groundwork by Phil Edinger with descriptions compiled by Karen Puffer   I have used Phil Edinger’s list many times to make identifications or prove them wrong. I’ve hunted down [...]

Structure of the Iris Flower

Photo from: Irises – Their Culture & Selection, Gwendolyn Anley, W. H. & L. Collingridge Ltd, London, 1946