This 2008 paperback edition of Walter Stager's 1917 "Tall Bearded Iris (Fleur-de-Lis) is as informative today as when the book was first written almost 100 years ago. This comprehensive 44 page booklet covers the "What, When, Where, and How to Plant and Subsequent Plant" all vareties of the Tall Bearded Iris. Currently published by Applewood Books, Publishers of America's Living Past, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, this "Gardening in America" booklet is a "must have" for the avid Iris Gardener. With their "Gardening in America" series, Applewood reissues many garden books from the past. Applewood Books often finds these important works in both private and public collections. As a series, these books build a picture of America. Through this booklet, scholars, gardening professionals, interpreters, students, and every-day gardeners can see the footprints of those who came before us. Whether you are a novice or experienced in the cultivation of the beautiful "Fleur-de-Lis" you will find this comprehensive little booklet to be full of facts and helpful information. Topics covered include the origin of the name, a list of varieties, structural characteristics of the flower, planting, subsequent care, propagation and uses of the Iris for planting, as cut flowers, thatching and oris root. Walter Stager's 1917 booklet is a concise guide to the history and care of the tall bearded iris (fleur-de-lis). We highly recommend it to all lovers of the Iris - the true Fleur-de-Lis.Read full review
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