I missed that discussion. Berna will look much 'bluer' on my desk computer. Nice form. I like those selfs with beards of the same color. Easier to fit into my mixed beds.

(I'll mention here I once accidently sliced a Dutch iris bulb into a salad --- pulled it instead of a green onion in the dark --- I even tasted it first thinking it looked a bit different --- still alive and no tummy ache.)

Thanks for posting the pic Mike! Iris Gal, the discussion is on the forum under "looking for historic iris." Berna Derby was named after my mother, by Ed & Art Watkins-hybridizers from New Hampshire in 1959. My mom was an avid iris grower and had huge terraced iris beds. I'm going to try and find a pic of some of her gardens.

Jennifer

Ooh, that would be a treat to see your Mom's gardens. Good luck with your search.

I really love the color. Very pretty!