Iris pseudata 'Antique Brass' 23W26 SPX G4- (Harris, 2017) Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 48in., Harris: bright golden yellow with a red overlay. Spring foliage is bright chartreuse, blooms late June-July. Height 48″ Zone 3? 4-9, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 21 MONTHS (SJI). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Antique Brass' (Chad Harris, R. 2017) Seedling 08SPCXL6. SPEC-X (pseudata), 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards golden yellow (RHS 7A); style arms same, violet undertones on edges and crest; falls yellow with smooth overlay of red-violet (184C), petal underside yellow with slight red-violet overlay, intense yellow (12A) signal with bright red-violet (134A) halo eyelash marking. 'Violet Swallows' sibling. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

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Iris pseudata 'Pixie Won' 23W26 SPX G4- (Jill Copeland 1997) Violet Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 18in., violet w/ white midrib; styles white; F. violet with purple halo; yellow signal w/ purple veins; yellow foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 6b, In Garden Bed G4 for 22 MONTHS (ensata). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Lemony Snicket' ( Jill Copeland, R. 2014) Seedling HP-3. SPEC-X (pseudata), 44" (112 cm), Late bloom. Bright yellow (RHS 7A) self, signal golden yellow (17A) edged lighter (14A), burgundy (187B) eye lash. unknown: ( 'Chance Beauty' x unknown) X 'Himeno'. Ensata 2016.

Pixie Won Sold Out (Copeland 97) 3F. 18" S. violet w/ white midrib; styles white; F. violet with purple halo; yellow signal w/ purple veins; yellow foliage

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Iris pseudata 'Takamagahara' [LEGENDARY HEAVEN'] 23W26 SPX S1- (Shimizu 2010) Lavender Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 45in., Light violet, purple halo, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed S1 for 3.1 YEARS (Ensata). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Takamagahara' ( Hiroshi Shimizu by Carol Warner, R. 2010) SPEC-X (Pseudata); 37-40", Midseason bloom. Light lavender with strongly contrasting yellow signal, dark violet eyelash. 'Gubijin' X unknown (mixed JI pollen). Draycott 2010. Translation: "Heaven of the legend"

Takamagahara (Shimizu 10) 3F. 45" M. Light violet, purple halo ("Legendary Heaven")

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Iris ensata 'Lake Effect' 23W26 JI N3- (Bauer /Coble 2004) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 36in., BLUE, Light medium blue centers and veins with pale blue to near white petal edges; style arms light blue, medium blue crests with light blue feathered tips, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 6c, In Garden Bed N3 for 14 MONTHS (Ensata). Planted in 2022.

Close to true blue w/ light blue edges. Ruffled, modern flared form. Planted in 2014. From plant breeders here in Michigan. 'Lake Effect' ( Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 2004) 36in. (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Light medium blue centers and veins with pale blue to near white petal edges; style arms light blue, medium blue crests with light blue feathered tips. 'Crested Surf' X 'Sing The Blues'. Ensata 2004. Honorable Mention 2007; Award of Merit 2009; Payne Medal 2011. Moved to F4 2022.

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Iris pseudata 'Antique Brass' 23W26 SPX G4- (Harris, 2017) Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 48in., Harris: bright golden yellow with a red overlay. Spring foliage is bright chartreuse, blooms late June-July. Height 48″ Zone 3? 4-9, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 21 MONTHS (SJI). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Antique Brass' (Chad Harris, R. 2017) Seedling 08SPCXL6. SPEC-X (pseudata), 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards golden yellow (RHS 7A); style arms same, violet undertones on edges and crest; falls yellow with smooth overlay of red-violet (184C), petal underside yellow with slight red-violet overlay, intense yellow (12A) signal with bright red-violet (134A) halo eyelash marking. 'Violet Swallows' sibling. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

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Iris ensata 'Bellender Blue' 23W26 JI S3- (Bauer/Coble 1993) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 50in., BLUE, Dark blue violet, yellow signal; dark blue violet stylearms., USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed S3 for 34 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Bellender Blue' ( Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 1993) Seedling J82A-25 height 50in 127 cm, Early bloom. 3 Falls, Dark blue violet, yellow signal; dark blue violet stylearms. 'Prairie Chief' X unknown. Ensata Gardens 1993. High Commendation 1992; Honorable Mention 1996; Award of Merit 1998; Payne Medal 2000.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W26 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 4.9 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W26 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 4.9 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W26 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 4.9 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

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Iris pseudata 'Takamagahara' [LEGENDARY HEAVEN'] 23W26 SPX S1- (Shimizu 2010) Lavender Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 45in., Light violet, purple halo, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed S1 for 3.1 YEARS (Ensata). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Takamagahara' ( Hiroshi Shimizu by Carol Warner, R. 2010) SPEC-X (Pseudata); 37-40", Midseason bloom. Light lavender with strongly contrasting yellow signal, dark violet eyelash. 'Gubijin' X unknown (mixed JI pollen). Draycott 2010. Translation: "Heaven of the legend"

Takamagahara (Shimizu 10) 3F. 45" M. Light violet, purple halo ("Legendary Heaven")

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W26 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 4.9 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Delta Force' 23W26 Daylily G3- (Gossard, 2004) Semi-Tall Purple Daylily , Mature plant size: 38in., PURPLE, 8.5in. pinched lavender purple flower with a green throat and dark purple eye, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G3 for 3.8 YEARS (Casshigh). Planted in 2019.

Gossard, James: 2004 introduction (Heavenly Island Magic x (Moonlit masquerade x Boney Maroney) Tet 8 ½" Dormant 38" Early. Delta Force is an unusual form pinched lavender purple 8 ½” flower with a nice green throat and dark purple eye. Flowers carry on the early bloom genetics of its pod parent Heavenly Island Magic. The pollen parent was a dormant pink sib to Shake The Mountains. Held back for an extra year because it is such an easy pod parent in full sun. Will take even the most difficult pollen. Flowers have 3-4 way branching with 22-bud count. Brings new dormant early bloom genetics into the unusual forms.

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Iris ensata 'Blue Spritz' 23W26 JI S3- (Delmez 1996) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 35in., Light ground with blue-violet veins, purple styles., USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed S3 for 34 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Blue Spritz' (Donald Delmez, R. 1996). Sdlg. DWSAP. JI (6 F.), 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Blue white, veined blue purple, edge white, signal yellow green; style arms multiple, dark blue lined white; ruffled. 'Caprician Butterfly' X 'Warai-Hotei'. Delmez Gardens 1996. Honorable Mention 2000, Award of Merit 2003, Payne Medal 2005.

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Iris ensata 'Blue Spritz' 23W26 JI S3- (Delmez 1996) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 35in., Light ground with blue-violet veins, purple styles., USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed S3 for 34 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Blue Spritz' (Donald Delmez, R. 1996). Sdlg. DWSAP. JI (6 F.), 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Blue white, veined blue purple, edge white, signal yellow green; style arms multiple, dark blue lined white; ruffled. 'Caprician Butterfly' X 'Warai-Hotei'. Delmez Gardens 1996. Honorable Mention 2000, Award of Merit 2003, Payne Medal 2005.

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Iris ensata 'Rivulets Of Wine' 23W26 JI S3- (Aitken 1999) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 38in., RED, Billowing white with deep wine red veins., USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed S3 for 33 MONTHS (Aitken). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Rivulets of Wine'. ( J. Terry Aitken, R. 1999) Seedling 91J5C. JI (6 Falls.), 40" (102 cm), Midseason bloom. White ground overlaid with intense wine red veins, blending to solid wine around yellow signal; style arms wine red, edges lighter. 'Flashing Koi' X unknown. Aitken's Salmon Creek 1999. Honorable Mention 2002; Award of Merit 2006.

(Aitken '99) Billowing white with deep red veins. Great branching - a show stopper. 6 falls. AM'06

A Rivulet is a small stream.

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Iris ensata 'Freckled Peacock' 23W26 JI N3- (Harris 2002) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 36in., PURPLE, white, thin rv edge, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 6-, In Garden Bed N3 for 21 MONTHS (Ensata). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Freckled Peacock' (Chad Harris, R. 2001) Sdlg. 96JM4. JI (3 F.), 54" (137 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, red violet (RHS 82A) wire edge; style arms white and held at 45°, large crests brushed pale gentian blue (94D); Falls white ground heavily freckled spectrum violet (82B), dresden yellow (5A) signal. 'Summer Splash' X 'Peacock Strut'. Aitken 2002. Honorable Mention 2005, Award of Merit 2008.

(Harris 02) 3F. S white, thin rv edge; F white, speckled and rimed rv. Moved to F4 in 2021. Found tag when digging.

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Hemerocallis 'Endless Heart' 23W26 Daylily R1- (Dr. Darrel Apps, 2009) Earlybird Cardinal™ Daylily , Mature plant size: 21in., 4in. rosy red self, chartreuse throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 11.8 YEARS (Gilbert). Planted in 2011.

21in. E Re Ev D 4in. bloom. Watermelon red flowers with a pie crust edge and chartreuse throat. Produces 6 or more fans per season. Rapid growth and robust clump. JERSEY EARLYBIRD™ Daylilies Series.

ADS Endless Heart (Apps-Blew, 2004)

height 21 in.(53 cm), bloom 4 in.(10 cm), season E, Rebloom, Evergreen, Diploid, 14 buds, 3 branches, Rosy red self above chartreuse throat. (Apricot Sparkles × Red Hot Returns)

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Hemerocallis 'Isolde' 23W26 Daylily F2- (Lambert, 1981) Purple Daylily , Mature plant size: 24in., 6in. Dark purple self with prominent white midribs and green throat., USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 6.0 YEARS (DebraNGA). Planted in 2017.

Dark purple self with prominent white midribs and green throat. Diploid (Lambert, 1981). 6" Bloom diameter. 24" Scape height. Early bloom season. Dormant foliage. (Frances Norwood × Farewell Tour)

Isolde: (Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion. First to bloom in 2021.

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Hemerocallis 'Isolde' 23W26 Daylily F2- (Lambert, 1981) Purple Daylily , Mature plant size: 24in., 6in. Dark purple self with prominent white midribs and green throat., USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 6.0 YEARS (DebraNGA). Planted in 2017.

Dark purple self with prominent white midribs and green throat. Diploid (Lambert, 1981). 6" Bloom diameter. 24" Scape height. Early bloom season. Dormant foliage. (Frances Norwood × Farewell Tour)

Isolde: (Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion. First to bloom in 2021.

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Iris ensata 'Blue Spritz' 23W26 JI S3- (Delmez 1996) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 35in., Light ground with blue-violet veins, purple styles., USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed S3 for 34 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Blue Spritz' (Donald Delmez, R. 1996). Sdlg. DWSAP. JI (6 F.), 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Blue white, veined blue purple, edge white, signal yellow green; style arms multiple, dark blue lined white; ruffled. 'Caprician Butterfly' X 'Warai-Hotei'. Delmez Gardens 1996. Honorable Mention 2000, Award of Merit 2003, Payne Medal 2005.

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Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 23W26 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 3.7 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

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Iris pseudata 'Antique Brass' 23W26 SPX G4- (Harris, 2017) Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 48in., Harris: bright golden yellow with a red overlay. Spring foliage is bright chartreuse, blooms late June-July. Height 48″ Zone 3? 4-9, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 21 MONTHS (SJI). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Antique Brass' (Chad Harris, R. 2017) Seedling 08SPCXL6. SPEC-X (pseudata), 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards golden yellow (RHS 7A); style arms same, violet undertones on edges and crest; falls yellow with smooth overlay of red-violet (184C), petal underside yellow with slight red-violet overlay, intense yellow (12A) signal with bright red-violet (134A) halo eyelash marking. 'Violet Swallows' sibling. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

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Hydrangea paniculata 'STRAWBERRY SHAKE' 23W26 Panicle D3- (Wood, 2008 MI) Panicle Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 5x4ft., Panicles emerge white and mature to deep pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed D3 for 3.8 YEARS (Lowes,). Planted in 2019.

Monrovia: A gorgeous new panicle hydrangea, on a much more compact form. Sturdy stems support big, full flower heads that start out white and mature to a delectable pink. The long-lasting blooms are superb in fresh or dried arrangements. A summer show-stopper for containers, or use as a foundation shrub in smaller gardens. Deciduous. Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.

2020 Note: Bloomed in mid JUly (white), blooms fading to brown mid August. Many of my other panicle hydrangeas opened later and are still white. Nice compact mounded ball of flowers. The first Panicle to bloom in 2023.

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Iris ensata 'Rivulets Of Wine' 23W26 JI S3- (Aitken 1999) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 38in., RED, Billowing white with deep wine red veins., USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed S3 for 33 MONTHS (Aitken). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Rivulets of Wine'. ( J. Terry Aitken, R. 1999) Seedling 91J5C. JI (6 Falls.), 40" (102 cm), Midseason bloom. White ground overlaid with intense wine red veins, blending to solid wine around yellow signal; style arms wine red, edges lighter. 'Flashing Koi' X unknown. Aitken's Salmon Creek 1999. Honorable Mention 2002; Award of Merit 2006.

(Aitken '99) Billowing white with deep red veins. Great branching - a show stopper. 6 falls. AM'06

A Rivulet is a small stream.

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Iris ensata 'Freckled Peacock' 23W26 JI N3- (Harris 2002) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 36in., PURPLE, white, thin rv edge, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 6-, In Garden Bed N3 for 21 MONTHS (Ensata). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Freckled Peacock' (Chad Harris, R. 2001) Sdlg. 96JM4. JI (3 F.), 54" (137 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, red violet (RHS 82A) wire edge; style arms white and held at 45°, large crests brushed pale gentian blue (94D); Falls white ground heavily freckled spectrum violet (82B), dresden yellow (5A) signal. 'Summer Splash' X 'Peacock Strut'. Aitken 2002. Honorable Mention 2005, Award of Merit 2008.

(Harris 02) 3F. S white, thin rv edge; F white, speckled and rimed rv. Moved to F4 in 2021. Found tag when digging.

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Hydrangea arborescens 'LIME RICKY' 23W26 Smooth R3- (Tim Wood, MI) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed R3 for 3.1 YEARS (Hirt). Planted in 2020.

Hirts: Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing Lime Rickey™! Cool, lime-green flowers appear each summer, even after harsh winters. The large, full mophead flowers add unexpected color to summer gardens, and are great as a fresh or dried cut.

Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627

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Iris pseudata 'Antique Brass' 23W26 SPX G4- (Harris, 2017) Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 48in., Harris: bright golden yellow with a red overlay. Spring foliage is bright chartreuse, blooms late June-July. Height 48″ Zone 3? 4-9, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 21 MONTHS (SJI). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Antique Brass' (Chad Harris, R. 2017) Seedling 08SPCXL6. SPEC-X (pseudata), 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards golden yellow (RHS 7A); style arms same, violet undertones on edges and crest; falls yellow with smooth overlay of red-violet (184C), petal underside yellow with slight red-violet overlay, intense yellow (12A) signal with bright red-violet (134A) halo eyelash marking. 'Violet Swallows' sibling. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

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Iris ensata 'Freckled Peacock' 23W26 JI N3- (Harris 2002) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 36in., PURPLE, white, thin rv edge, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 6-, In Garden Bed N3 for 21 MONTHS (Ensata). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Freckled Peacock' (Chad Harris, R. 2001) Sdlg. 96JM4. JI (3 F.), 54" (137 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, red violet (RHS 82A) wire edge; style arms white and held at 45°, large crests brushed pale gentian blue (94D); Falls white ground heavily freckled spectrum violet (82B), dresden yellow (5A) signal. 'Summer Splash' X 'Peacock Strut'. Aitken 2002. Honorable Mention 2005, Award of Merit 2008.

(Harris 02) 3F. S white, thin rv edge; F white, speckled and rimed rv. Moved to F4 in 2021. Found tag when digging.

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Iris ensata 'Freckled Peacock' 23W26 JI N3- (Harris 2002) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 36in., PURPLE, white, thin rv edge, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 6-, In Garden Bed N3 for 21 MONTHS (Ensata). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Freckled Peacock' (Chad Harris, R. 2001) Sdlg. 96JM4. JI (3 F.), 54" (137 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, red violet (RHS 82A) wire edge; style arms white and held at 45°, large crests brushed pale gentian blue (94D); Falls white ground heavily freckled spectrum violet (82B), dresden yellow (5A) signal. 'Summer Splash' X 'Peacock Strut'. Aitken 2002. Honorable Mention 2005, Award of Merit 2008.

(Harris 02) 3F. S white, thin rv edge; F white, speckled and rimed rv. Moved to F4 in 2021. Found tag when digging.

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Iris ensata 'Freckled Peacock' 23W26 JI N3- (Harris 2002) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 36in., PURPLE, white, thin rv edge, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 6-, In Garden Bed N3 for 21 MONTHS (Ensata). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Freckled Peacock' (Chad Harris, R. 2001) Sdlg. 96JM4. JI (3 F.), 54" (137 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, red violet (RHS 82A) wire edge; style arms white and held at 45°, large crests brushed pale gentian blue (94D); Falls white ground heavily freckled spectrum violet (82B), dresden yellow (5A) signal. 'Summer Splash' X 'Peacock Strut'. Aitken 2002. Honorable Mention 2005, Award of Merit 2008.

(Harris 02) 3F. S white, thin rv edge; F white, speckled and rimed rv. Moved to F4 in 2021. Found tag when digging.

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Iris pseudata 'Akimatsuri' [Autumn Festival] 23W26 SPX G4- (Shimizu by Carol Warner, 2012) Cream Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 35in., YELLOW, Peach, veined wine, but with dark style arms. , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 6b, In Garden Bed G4 for 22 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2021.

AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY: 'Akimatsuri' (Hiroshi Shimizu by Carol Warner) SPEC-X (Pseudatas); 35", Midseason bloom. Standards creamy yellow, style arms with peach veins; falls creamy yellow, signal area very large and rounded, accentuated by brick red eyelash pattern. 'Gubijin' X mixed JI pollen.

Translation: "Autumn Festival."

DRAYCOTT GARDENS: Akimatsuri sports a large ruffled creamy yellow flower and a clump has a mass of bloom. The style arm tips are a cream color but have peach veins which give an overall look of peach in the center of the flower. The signal area is very large and rounded, accentuated by the stunning brick red eyelash pattern. The stalks have two branches plus the terminal and often carry nine buds.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022, 23:

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Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL' 23W26 Smooth F2- (Wood, 2009) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Lime green fading white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed F2 for 4.8 YEARS (Burpee). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo' was developed (pp20571, 2009) by Timothy D. Wood from Spring Meadow Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan. 'Abetwo' originated from an open pollination of 'Annabelle' (parent) and an unknown H. arborescens in 2002. Compared to Hydrangea 'Annabelle', it is taller, has larger flower heads, and thicker stems that do not splay when wet. The flowers start out lime green and mature to pure white. Blooms in early June for ~ two months.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2018, 19, 21, 22, 23:

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Iris pseudata 'Antique Brass' 23W26 SPX G4- (Harris, 2017) Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 48in., Harris: bright golden yellow with a red overlay. Spring foliage is bright chartreuse, blooms late June-July. Height 48″ Zone 3? 4-9, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 21 MONTHS (SJI). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Antique Brass' (Chad Harris, R. 2017) Seedling 08SPCXL6. SPEC-X (pseudata), 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards golden yellow (RHS 7A); style arms same, violet undertones on edges and crest; falls yellow with smooth overlay of red-violet (184C), petal underside yellow with slight red-violet overlay, intense yellow (12A) signal with bright red-violet (134A) halo eyelash marking. 'Violet Swallows' sibling. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

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Iris pseudata 'Takamagahara' [LEGENDARY HEAVEN'] 23W26 SPX S1- (Shimizu 2010) Lavender Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 45in., Light violet, purple halo, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW24, In Garden Bed S1 for 3.1 YEARS (Ensata). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Takamagahara' ( Hiroshi Shimizu by Carol Warner, R. 2010) SPEC-X (Pseudata); 37-40", Midseason bloom. Light lavender with strongly contrasting yellow signal, dark violet eyelash. 'Gubijin' X unknown (mixed JI pollen). Draycott 2010. Translation: "Heaven of the legend"

Takamagahara (Shimizu 10) 3F. 45" M. Light violet, purple halo ("Legendary Heaven")

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Hydrangea arborescens 'LIME RICKY' 23W26 Smooth R3- (Tim Wood, MI) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed R3 for 3.1 YEARS (Hirt). Planted in 2020.

Hirts: Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing Lime Rickey™! Cool, lime-green flowers appear each summer, even after harsh winters. The large, full mophead flowers add unexpected color to summer gardens, and are great as a fresh or dried cut.

Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627

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Iris pseudata 'Antique Brass' 23W26 SPX G4- (Harris, 2017) Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 48in., Harris: bright golden yellow with a red overlay. Spring foliage is bright chartreuse, blooms late June-July. Height 48″ Zone 3? 4-9, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 21 MONTHS (SJI). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Antique Brass' (Chad Harris, R. 2017) Seedling 08SPCXL6. SPEC-X (pseudata), 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards golden yellow (RHS 7A); style arms same, violet undertones on edges and crest; falls yellow with smooth overlay of red-violet (184C), petal underside yellow with slight red-violet overlay, intense yellow (12A) signal with bright red-violet (134A) halo eyelash marking. 'Violet Swallows' sibling. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

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Iris ensata 'Blue Blue Heaven' 23W26 JI G1- (Aitken 2017) Blue Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 45in., BLUE, Clear blue self, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G1 for 33 MONTHS (Aitken). Planted in 2020.

Blue Blue Heaven' (Terry Aitken, R. 2017). Seedling 98-J-6B. JI (6 F.), 45" (114 cm), Early to very late. Clear blue self. Seedling 96J-7: ('Rolling Seas' x Southern Son) X seedling 96J-1: (seedling 93J-4 (blue), unknown, x self). Salmon Creek 2018.

Bonus plant. Bloomed in first year.

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Hemerocallis 'Endless Heart' 23W26 Daylily R1- (Dr. Darrel Apps, 2009) Earlybird Cardinal™ Daylily , Mature plant size: 21in., 4in. rosy red self, chartreuse throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 11.8 YEARS (Gilbert). Planted in 2011.

21in. E Re Ev D 4in. bloom. Watermelon red flowers with a pie crust edge and chartreuse throat. Produces 6 or more fans per season. Rapid growth and robust clump. JERSEY EARLYBIRD™ Daylilies Series.

ADS Endless Heart (Apps-Blew, 2004)

height 21 in.(53 cm), bloom 4 in.(10 cm), season E, Rebloom, Evergreen, Diploid, 14 buds, 3 branches, Rosy red self above chartreuse throat. (Apricot Sparkles × Red Hot Returns)

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Iris pseudata 'Akimatsuri' [Autumn Festival] 23W26 SPX G4- (Shimizu by Carol Warner, 2012) Cream Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 35in., YELLOW, Peach, veined wine, but with dark style arms. , USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 6b, In Garden Bed G4 for 22 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2021.

AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY: 'Akimatsuri' (Hiroshi Shimizu by Carol Warner) SPEC-X (Pseudatas); 35", Midseason bloom. Standards creamy yellow, style arms with peach veins; falls creamy yellow, signal area very large and rounded, accentuated by brick red eyelash pattern. 'Gubijin' X mixed JI pollen.

Translation: "Autumn Festival."

DRAYCOTT GARDENS: Akimatsuri sports a large ruffled creamy yellow flower and a clump has a mass of bloom. The style arm tips are a cream color but have peach veins which give an overall look of peach in the center of the flower. The signal area is very large and rounded, accentuated by the stunning brick red eyelash pattern. The stalks have two branches plus the terminal and often carry nine buds.

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Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 23W26 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 3.7 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

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Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 23W26 Smooth R2- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R2 for 6.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

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Hydrangea arborescens 'LIME RICKY' 23W26 Smooth R3- (Tim Wood, MI) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3-5ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Month 6a-7, In Garden Bed R3 for 3.1 YEARS (Hirt). Planted in 2020.

Hirts: Hot summer weather calls for a refreshing Lime Rickey™! Cool, lime-green flowers appear each summer, even after harsh winters. The large, full mophead flowers add unexpected color to summer gardens, and are great as a fresh or dried cut.

Lime Rickey® Hydrangea arborescens 'SMNHALR' USPP 28,858, Can 5,627

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Hydrangea arborescens 'INCREDIBALL BLUSH' 23W26 Smooth R2- (Ranney, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea or wild hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Blush Pink to dark pink, then green., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R2 for 6.0 YEARS (Bluestone). Planted in 2017.

Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA4' was developed (2017, pp28280) by Dr. Thomas G. Ranney of North Carolina State University and Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Marketed as the INCREDIBALL® series of hydrangeas. Large ball shaped flowers on stout (new wood) stems. Pale pink buds followed by blush pink flowers that darken to a deep pink. Flowers age to a light green. Basically, a pink version of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

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Iris pseudata 'Shiryukyo' [PURPLE DRAGONS VALLEY] 23W26 SPX G4- (Shimizu by Carol Warner, 2008) Red Purple Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 54in., Standards red purple; style arms purple, white edge; Falls red purple, darker rim; slightly darker veins, signal bright yellow edged lighter, deep bright red-violet eyelash markings., USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 22 MONTHS (Draycott,). Planted in 2021.

AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY:'Shiryukyo' ( Hiroshi Shimizu by Carol Warner, R. 2008) SPEC-X (Pseudata); 45-54" (114-137 cm), Midseason to late bloom. . Standards red purple; style arms purple, white edge; Falls red purple, darker rim; slightly darker veins, signal bright yellow edged lighter, deep bright red-violet eyelash markings. 'Gubijin' X mixed JI pollen. Draycott 2008. Translation: "Purple Dragon's Valley". Honorable Mention 2011.

DRAYCOTT GARDENS: SHIRYUKYO (Hiroshi Shimizu, 2008) 45-54" M-L

This later blooming pseudata has been incredible in the garden. It bloomed at a height of 45" in the stock garden but grew to 54" in a landscaped area which received extra water and fertilizer, and bloom continued for over three weeks. The stalks have a triple socketed terminal and three branches all rising far above the foliage. The purple falls with a darker purple rim roll and twist to give a ruffled effect. Flowers are also large for a pseudata, averaging about 6½". The name means “Purple Dragon’s Valley”. HM2011 $10.00

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Iris ensata 'Blue Spritz' 23W26 JI S3- (Delmez 1996) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 35in., Light ground with blue-violet veins, purple styles., USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed S3 for 34 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Blue Spritz' (Donald Delmez, R. 1996). Sdlg. DWSAP. JI (6 F.), 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Blue white, veined blue purple, edge white, signal yellow green; style arms multiple, dark blue lined white; ruffled. 'Caprician Butterfly' X 'Warai-Hotei'. Delmez Gardens 1996. Honorable Mention 2000, Award of Merit 2003, Payne Medal 2005.

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Hydrangea arborescens 'BAR HARBOR' 23W26 Smooth R1- (Wood, 2017) Smooth Hydrangea Seaside Serenade, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White, USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 3.7 YEARS (Lowes). Planted in 2019.

Missouri Botanical Garden: 'SMHAMWM' is a compact, floriferous selection of smooth hydrangea that features large heads of light creamy-white green sterile florets. The dome-shaped, mop-head type inflorescences can reach up to 8.5" in diameter and are held on sturdy, straight stems. Mature plants will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area. Commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers under the name SEASIDE SERENADE BAR HARBOR. This plant is protected by patent number PP28729.

Monrovia:This new, compact form of the famed Annabelle hydrangea is perfect for smaller spaces. Masses of big, white flower heads put on a spectacular show throughout summer, and the straight sturdy stems hold up even in heavy rain. Ideal for borders or in containers. Superb cut flowers. Deciduous.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Iris pseudata 'Antique Brass' 23W26 SPX G4- (Harris, 2017) Pseudata Iris SPX Beardless, Mature plant size: 48in., Harris: bright golden yellow with a red overlay. Spring foliage is bright chartreuse, blooms late June-July. Height 48″ Zone 3? 4-9, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW26, In Garden Bed G4 for 21 MONTHS (SJI). Planted in 2021.

American Iris Society: 'Antique Brass' (Chad Harris, R. 2017) Seedling 08SPCXL6. SPEC-X (pseudata), 48" (122 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards golden yellow (RHS 7A); style arms same, violet undertones on edges and crest; falls yellow with smooth overlay of red-violet (184C), petal underside yellow with slight red-violet overlay, intense yellow (12A) signal with bright red-violet (134A) halo eyelash marking. 'Violet Swallows' sibling. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan. Link to additional photos of this plant from 2022, 23:

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Hemerocallis 'Endless Heart' 23W26 Daylily R1- (Dr. Darrel Apps, 2009) Earlybird Cardinal™ Daylily , Mature plant size: 21in., 4in. rosy red self, chartreuse throat, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed R1 for 11.8 YEARS (Gilbert). Planted in 2011.

21in. E Re Ev D 4in. bloom. Watermelon red flowers with a pie crust edge and chartreuse throat. Produces 6 or more fans per season. Rapid growth and robust clump. JERSEY EARLYBIRD™ Daylilies Series.

ADS Endless Heart (Apps-Blew, 2004)

height 21 in.(53 cm), bloom 4 in.(10 cm), season E, Rebloom, Evergreen, Diploid, 14 buds, 3 branches, Rosy red self above chartreuse throat. (Apricot Sparkles × Red Hot Returns)

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Iris ensata 'Bellender Blue' 23W26 JI S3- (Bauer/Coble 1993) Japanese Iris JI Beardless, Mature plant size: 50in., BLUE, Dark blue violet, yellow signal; dark blue violet stylearms., USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed S3 for 34 MONTHS (Draycott). Planted in 2020.

American Iris Society: 'Bellender Blue' ( Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 1993) Seedling J82A-25 height 50in 127 cm, Early bloom. 3 Falls, Dark blue violet, yellow signal; dark blue violet stylearms. 'Prairie Chief' X unknown. Ensata Gardens 1993. High Commendation 1992; Honorable Mention 1996; Award of Merit 1998; Payne Medal 2000.

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