Our 2012 Photo Catalog
lists 300 modern and historic
varieties, most of which are Tall Bearded (TB). Another 90 varieties are available in limited
quantities. In addition to an
excellent selection of modern irises, we offer a unique collection of historic
varieties from 30 to several hundred years old. Be sure to check
out rebloomers
(may bloom more than once per year), median
irises (less than 27 inches tall), and particularly fragrant
irises.
For best selection order early
by mail. We accept personal check or money order only (no credit cards).

The Smithsonian Institute, an Argyle Acres customer,
planted these and other Argyle Acres irises at the Museum of American
History on the mall in Washington, D.C. Joe took this beautiful
picture with the Washington monument in the background.
For the past
19 years we have owned and operated Argyle Acres. Now we are ready to really retire and hopefully
hand over this labor of love to someone who will enjoy it as much as we
have.
We are
actively seeking a buyer for our iris business. That includes about
50,000 plants, farming equipment, business operation software, Web site,
name, and of course our good will and fine reputation. If you have
at least six acres of land, contact us at
940-464-3680.
The
quality and quantity of iris bloom in the Spring depends on the amount of water
(or rainfall) the irises receive approximately 8 to 10 weeks before bloom
begins.
In North Texas, February moisture makes (or breaks) April bloom.
We apply granular fertilizer about six weeks before bloom and again
in late Autumn.
A good memory trick is to feed your irises in North Texas near the
candy holidays of Valentine’s Day and Halloween.
Thank you for spreading the word about Argyle Acres to
your friends and neighbors. We are always pleased to hear from our many happy customers and
appreciate your letters and e-mails (with photos) praising the quality of our irises and
our Web site. We do all we can to keep our Web site easy to use and quick
to display.
It is our pleasure to continue serving you and providing the
best iris rhizomes available. Happy Gardening!!
Joe and Donna
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