25 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesday: Grandma’s Iris Blooms”

1. Hannah June 11, 2013 at 12:59 pm

   I have peonies from my great grandfather. Thanks for sharing at Eco-Kids Tuesday. Hope you stop by again today! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/06/eco-kids-tuesday_11.html

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2. Jenny June 5, 2013 at 8:25 am

   Those are beautiful! I love traditional bearded irises. They grow so well here. Thank you for sharing at the HomeAcre Hop! Look forward to having you back again tomorrow; http://blackfoxhomestead.com/the-homeacre-hop/

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3. Lady of La Mancha June 4, 2013 at 9:10 am

   Love the color combination! I’ve got some of my great-grandmother’s daylilies at our summer cottage in Maine, although I will say that after more than 100 years, they’re not very faithful bloomers…

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post authorJune 4, 2013 at 9:18 am

      They’re my favorite color combination as well. I love daylillies too – 100 years?? Wow! Love it. ~TxH~

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4. Nancy W June 4, 2013 at 8:32 am

   Beautiful bloom, my iris are just starting to bloom. wish they lasted longer! TALU

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5. bolton carley June 4, 2013 at 8:04 am

   Gorgeous iris! My mom has the same ones on our farm. I always had a special love for them because they were our school colors. lol. TALU 😉

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post authorJune 4, 2013 at 8:09 am

      Thank you Bolton – the purple ones are my favorites as well, though I don’t get to have the school-color ties to them. LOL. ~TxH~

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6. Jeannie June 3, 2013 at 12:08 am

   I look forward to the Iris blooms each year, especially the purple ones. Mine came from my Grandmother’s Garden and I always feel like she’s stopping by to say hello when they bloom. for what it’s worth

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7. Bonnie Way June 1, 2013 at 5:33 pm

   Wow, those are gorgeous!!! 🙂

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post authorJune 1, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      Awwww… thanks Bonnie. ~TxH~

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8. Liz @ Fitness Blondie May 31, 2013 at 2:37 pm

   How absolutely beautiful. I saw you on the blog hop and your header is absolutely breathtaking. I’m glad I stopped by.

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   1. Texas Homesteader Post authorMay 31, 2013 at 2:41 pm

      Wow Liz, what a truly sweet comment – Thank you! ~TxH~

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9. Laurie Kazmierczak May 30, 2013 at 9:06 pm

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10. Gracie O May 30, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    What a gorgeous iris. Great photo.

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post authorMay 30, 2013 at 4:22 pm

       Thanks Gracie – it’s often so windy here in NE Texas during the time the Iris blooms that it’s hard to get a good shot. Glad I was able to snap one on a calm(ish) day! 🙂 ~TxH~

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11. Robyn May 30, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Beautiful picture, TMR. Purple is my favorite color and I have a soft spot for iris.

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post authorMay 30, 2013 at 4:18 pm

       Awww… Thanks Robyn! The purple ones are my favorites as well! ~TxH~

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12. Karren Haller May 30, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Arent they beautiful, my grandmother prided herself in growing them!! Hope you can stop by Wordless Wednesday Relecting Our Weekend #12

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post authorMay 30, 2013 at 9:04 pm

       My grandmother was an amazing veggie gardener but she enjoyed throwing flowers in there even though they weren’t utilitarian. I loved that about her. ~TxH~

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13. Amanda @ Life and Times May 30, 2013 at 10:14 am

    I LOVE heirloom irises. I posted on my collection last year. I have some similar, if not the same as this one. How precious! Check out these two posts and give me your opinion!
    http://dymacek.blogspot.com/2012/05/heirloom-iris-part-2.html
    http://dymacek.blogspot.com/2012/05/heirloom-iris.html

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post authorMay 30, 2013 at 9:10 pm

       Amanda, your iris blooms are beautiful indeed. Love the heirloom varieties, and I know I have some of grandma’s bulbs that are lilac colored as well as two-toned. So special. ~TxH~

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14. Anne Payne May 30, 2013 at 2:32 am

    I have many Irises that bloomed in my yard this year but none like this one. It is a real beauty, indeed! I love the two-toned Irises, especially these lavender ones 🙂

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post authorMay 30, 2013 at 7:04 am

       Thanks Anne, these blooms are very special to me since they originally belonged to my grandmother. They’re a gift for the eyes, and the heart! ~TxH~

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15. Carletta May 29, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Beautiful shot!
    I just love iris blooms.

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post authorMay 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm

       Thank you Carletta for your kind words. ~TxH~

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