by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Here we include a few more of the products of the British Iris Society – THE IRIS YEAR BOOK published annually, a high quality paperback booklet with the year’s events & news in the Iris world. A much respected source book.Free copy annually with...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Batsford 1969 original price 45 shillings – our copy 25p 175 pages hardback This one is included as an example of the many books written a while ago by specialists well known in their day which include much that remains...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
The National Trust 2004 £9-99 96 pages hardback We like this book very much. By taking cleverly selected individual varieties of Iris – all to be found in a National Trust property, it tells the story of the evolution of the...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Edited by the Species Group of the B Cambridge University Press 1997 £80 371 pages hardback The definitive book on species Irises. Comprehensive, scholarly – a work for reference. Good...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
University Press of New England for the Society for Japanese Irises 1990 £23 153 pages hardback This one really is for the specialist in Japanese Irises. Though clearly organised & written, the depth of coverage is greater than many...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Timber Press 1996 £29-99 206 pages hardback The author was a towering figure in the history of Iris growing & breeding – especially Siberian & Japanese (see below). This book conveys his knowledge &...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Quadrille 2001 £12-99 104 pages hardback Stunning photographs by Clay Perry – not the conventional botanical style but emphasising the extreme beauty & range of the bearded Iris flowers. Supported by explanatory text by...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Taunton Press 1998 £12-50 170 pages hardback Very enjoyable & useful book. Lovely pictures, thorough coverage & a "telling you how to do it" approach A good one if you like a personal style. You can buy The...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
David & Charles + Timber Press 2001 £12-99 160 pages paperback We really like this book. It offers a good middle ground between the excellent books which are offered for beginners or near-beginners with Irises, & the specialist...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
RHS Wisley Handbook 2003 £7-99 96 pages paperback Clear, well organised authoritative text. Good photographs. You can buy Irises at...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Timber Press price £8-95 160 pages paperback (mine is 1987 edition) This book includes planting schemes and recommendations of named varieties. It is very thorough & has nice drawings & 8 pages of colour photos. You can...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
Published by Batsford 1997 price £17-99 104 pages paperback Good coverage, more depth than the most basic books. Clearly written with many lovely photographs. Highly recommended for more than a beginners book. You can buy Irises: a Practical Gardening Guide at...
by Sue Marshall | Jan 15, 2008 | Books
published by the Hardy Plant Society 2003 cost about £3 64 pages paperback Good coverage, well organised, very clear. No photos, but line drawings. Amazingly good value from one of our leading Iris growers &...
