Dutch Iris (Iris x hollandica) for the Farmer Florist

The iris is one of the most famous flowers depicted in art, perhaps second only to the iconic rose. With availability in many colors, it is no surprise that Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The many colors and elegance of the flower have led it to be associated with royalty throughout history. The most famous use of the iris was its adaptation on the royal banners of the Bourbon dynasty in France. This adaptation, commonly referred to as the fleur-de-lis, is a three-sectioned symbol that depicts a cross-section of an iris flower. Today, the fleur-de-lis has been adopted as the unofficial symbol of New Orleans.

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