Now is the time to plant irises!
Select from many gorgeous irises — bearded and Siberian — at great low prices, all grown in New England by members of the Iris Society of Massachusetts . There will be information on planting and care. Come early for the best selection. Cash or checks only. The event takes place July 31 from 11 – 3 at Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road in Concord. For more information call 781-643-5945, or email sbcummer@msn.com
Looking for some beautiful irises to add to your garden? Then come to the iris plant sale sponsored by the Iris Society of Massachusetts on Saturday, July 25, from 11 – 4 at Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road in Concord. You will find a wide selection of bearded and Siberian named irises — all at low prices. All the irises are donated by members of the society and grow well in New England. Society members will be on hand to help you make selections and provide information about planting and care. Free event. For more information visit www.massirises.org.
The Iris Society of Massachusetts (ISM) is holding its biennial plant sale which will take place rain or shine from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, July 27 under the large open tent behind the farm store at Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road in Concord.
The large selection of reasonably priced irises are all from ISM members’ gardens and grow well in our area. There will be bearded irises, from tiny miniature dwarfs to tall beardeds, as well as beardless siberian irises, woodland iris cristata, and many other types. Prices for the irises generally range from $1 for the dwarf irises to $6 for the potted siberians.
If you attended ISM’s iris show on Memorial Day last year and enjoyed the profusion of beautiful irises, you will find many of those same irises at the sale. ISM members will be there to answer questions. There will a demonstration on dividing old iris clumps along with planting tips. Free. For more information visit www.massirises.org.
