Tennessee Vol Iris, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. May 8, 2010.
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When Betsy and I got home from the beach this past weekend, we found many of our iris in bloom. We have several different varieties, but the iris pictured above is Betsy’s special iris. As you probably know, Betsy is a die-hard fan of the University of Tennessee. She does a pretty good job of keeping her emotions under control, except during football season. During football season she bleeds orange. So when I saw that there was an iris called Tennessee Vol, I knew I just had to get it for her.
Go Vols!
Senior Moments 
May 11, 2010 at 7:30 am |
This is so pretty…I hope she never gets over-emotional about the flowers. 🙂
May 11, 2010 at 7:32 am |
Never seen one that color before. What a beauty!
May 11, 2010 at 7:33 am |
Gorgeous…I love it!!!!
May 11, 2010 at 7:46 am |
What a lucky gal she is to have flowers everyday!
May 11, 2010 at 8:29 am |
Its beautiful!
Have a great week.
May 11, 2010 at 9:13 am |
A beautiful iris and a great tribute. I’m sure this must be one of Betsy’s favorites 🙂
May 11, 2010 at 9:31 am |
You’re so thoughtful – and lucky to have each other! It’s a beauty!
May 11, 2010 at 9:51 am |
What a thoughtful and delightful thing to do for Betsy, George! You are indeed so very thoughtful and you are so fortunate to have one another! And I love the flower, it’s exquisite and I’ve never seen an iris that color! Fantastic! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
May 11, 2010 at 10:34 am |
How sweet and what a beautiful Iris! Great post, George!
May 11, 2010 at 10:58 am |
That is so pretty. I love the color.
Do you know if there is a rose called Daisy Rose?
May 11, 2010 at 11:21 am |
what a sweet gesture. your iris is simply gorgeous.
May 11, 2010 at 11:30 am |
The iris his a beautiful colour, reminds me of a 50-50 bar and I love those. – Margy
May 11, 2010 at 12:59 pm |
Wow! This is unusual and the color is beautiful! Rather like a peach.
May 11, 2010 at 2:06 pm |
Beautiful shot. Very lovely Iris flower.
May 11, 2010 at 2:20 pm |
This flower is beautiful.
May 11, 2010 at 3:12 pm |
That is a beauty.I don’t think I have ever seen an Iris in this color.
Blessings,Ruth
May 11, 2010 at 3:47 pm |
that’s true love. she’s a lucky woman, as i’m sure you are as well.
May 11, 2010 at 4:30 pm |
Its so pretty! I have never seen such a beauty. And how sweet of you to plant these for Betsy!
May 12, 2010 at 6:59 am |
That is very beautiful!
May 12, 2010 at 5:04 pm |
George: Great colors for an Iris, certainly know where the name was derived.