 
This is our fourteenth catalog and we very much appreciate each and every one of you for making it possible.
2007 was a really, really, really bad year weather-wise and we lost a number of plants and most of our bloom. However, the plants have recovered well with the fall rains and cooler temperatures and we're counting on a good bloom this year.
This year we are introducing eleven new Louisiana and Siberian beauties from our award-winning hybridizers, Heather and Bernard Pryor and Dr. John Betts, all of Australia, Calvin Helsley and Dorman Haymon.  Beardless iris are easy to grow and are not very troubled by pests or disease. Their grass-like foliage is attractive all during the growing season and, of course, the blooms are fantastic. Most like a slightly acid soil and welcome the mulch that helps control weeds and hold in moisture. They are very good for use near, and in some cases in, ponds and streams. The bearded iris prefer relatively dry conditions and a less rich soil. Our inclination is also to carry the older iris (see History), which we have found to be hardier and more disease resistant than many of the newer varieties.
 This catalog lists over 700 varieties of iris, including 160 not listed in our 2007 catalog. We now grow over 2,100 different plants including over 1,500 iris, 360 daylilies, 100 peonies and many other perennials. We offer garden sales of pond plants, including water lilies, and potted varieties of iris, daylilies, peonies and other perennials for Spring planting. Otherwise, we ship bare-root bearded iris beginning mid July and beardless iris starting in September.
Macey and Greg McCullough
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Welcome to Iris City Gardens
Our gardening year begins with a booth at the annual Nashville Lawn and Garden Show, a plant lovers paradise in early March, coming just in time to save you from the winter blahs. This year it will be held February 28 through March 2 and it's well worth a long drive to attend. Lots of vendors selling great products and the gardens just have to be seen to be believed.