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Otto Fauser

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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #60 on: October 12, 2012, 07:50:26 AM »
Marcus and Paul,
 it is bitterly cold here too- and had a light dusting of snow here this morning ,thankfully it only lasted for ten minutes .
took photos of a few lateflowering Frits in my garden yesterday. Must take a photo of my clump of Anemone nem. 'Winterwood Pink' tomorrow , I think it is even a darker shade than yours Marcus .
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #61 on: October 12, 2012, 08:20:32 AM »
Hey Otto, make sure its a good photo so I can use it for my catalogue (with your permission of course ;D).

Would you PLEASE pollinate the Fritillaria whittalli?? All my were whipped by that storm 2 weeks ago - every bud burnt to a shrivel :(.

I only have Fritillaria pontica, affinis and stribryny left now. F. camschatcensis might come good but its a miffy thing here. Will you have it to flower Otto?

Cheers, Marcus
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #62 on: October 12, 2012, 11:15:37 AM »
PT0425 (53) Tira Nurseries Seed Mixture x (62) (Hila x Iris samariae) x sibling (yellow with orange brown signal)
this sounds like the No 2 iris Marcus - sent in 2008
« Last Edit: October 12, 2012, 11:17:44 AM by arillady »
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #63 on: October 12, 2012, 11:27:18 AM »
Lovely, Pat.

Great Frits everyone.  Not many still out here, although camschatcensis is not far off opening.

Marcus, I saw a small clump of 'Winterwood Pink' at a friend's place this afternoon.  Spectacular colour.  Really good, deep pink.  Wow. :o  I thought it was such excellent timing..... given our current comments about it.  8)
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #64 on: October 13, 2012, 08:46:18 AM »
Have alot of Frits out here at the moment and still some in bud!  I thought I'd attach a few photos of them.  I have one that has no name and I am unsure what it is called, it is a cutie!
I always love this time of year!
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #65 on: October 13, 2012, 09:58:36 AM »
Quote from: kaydale on October 13, 2012, 08:46:18 AM
Have alot of Frits out here at the moment and still some in bud!  I thought I'd attach a few photos of them.  I have one that has no name and I am unsure what it is called, it is a cutie!
I always love this time of year!

Superbly grown Frits kaydale. 8) 8)

Your 'unknown' one is F.biflora. 

Does your F.liliacea have any scent? Some do, some seem not to.
« Last Edit: October 13, 2012, 10:16:11 AM by ronm »
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #66 on: October 13, 2012, 10:54:25 AM »
Quote from: kaydale on October 13, 2012, 08:46:18 AM
Have alot of Frits out here at the moment and still some in bud!  I thought I'd attach a few photos of them.  I have one that has no name and I am unsure what it is called, it is a cutie!
I always love this time of year!
I have to agree with Ron super american frits,that grey gravel really makes the shine!!!!Very nice
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #67 on: October 13, 2012, 11:47:58 AM »
Lovely Frits posted.
A few photos from today
Iris imbricata
2nd flower on Iris korolkowii (right name now but not on photo)
PT0579 - this received a champion at a iris society show one year
and a lucky closeup of a visitor
Calochortus amabilis - a lot smaller this year after the lack of rain
A strange fall on this cross PT9829
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #68 on: October 13, 2012, 11:56:18 AM »
Pat what a stunning Iris PT9829 is  8) :o
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #69 on: October 13, 2012, 12:05:28 PM »
I will double check tomorrow afternoon that it is that particular cross as some tags have faded over the years but thank goodness I have a paper plan. Yes I had another iris do something like this last year but it was actually half and half last year..
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #70 on: October 13, 2012, 12:09:48 PM »
Pat,

I love that clump of PT0579.  Wonderful.

Kaydale (Lesley?),

Gorgeous Frits.  Thanks for showing us.  Great to see you here. 8)
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #71 on: October 13, 2012, 12:16:55 PM »
Hi Ron,
Thanks for naming it, I thought it was bu
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #72 on: October 13, 2012, 12:35:12 PM »
As I was saying before Silver (my cat) decided to jump on the keyboard

. . . . but I was expecting it to be bigger than that.
I actually haven't taken any notice of liliacea having a scent but I'm hoping to pollinate it tomorrow (if it gets warm enough) so will have a look.  I have seed of it flowering from the Frit Group, Ron Ratko and AGS so it will be interesting if it varies.
It's been almost three years since I posted here (yes Paul it's Lesley), I couldn't believe it but time has been passing way to fast for my liking.
I have been lurking a bit and enjoying all the comments though,
Lesley

A few other things that are flowering now in the garden:
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #73 on: October 13, 2012, 12:45:02 PM »
Good to have some posts from you again, Lesley. It's been too long.
 Good to hear you and your sister are planning a trip to NZ - I hope you can met up with lots of forum pals and have a marvelous time.

The Kaydale Gardens are looking fantastic, it's a treat to see these shots, thanks!
Ian sends his best wishes, too!
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Re: October 2012 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #74 on: October 13, 2012, 12:46:02 PM »
You girls do this to make "us northeners" jealous, don't you  ;) ;)

Pat, PT0579 and PT9829 are stunning.  :o :o

Lesley, those Frits look wonderful but that field of Trilliums is simply mouthwatering...... :o :o :o :o
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