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Created in 1954 by Flaminia Specht and Nita Stross Radicati to host an annual competition for the best varieties of Iris, this garden was inaugurated in 1957; it covers an area of 6 acres. This area is divided into different sections that host tall-bearded and border irises, intermediate and dwarf irises, Japanese and Louisiana species: in total, there are about 3.000 specimens of over 100 varieties – it is undoubtedly one of the most important collections in the world.

Photo source: http://www.firenzetoday.it/eventi/giaridno-iris-apertura-25-aprile-20-maggio-2017.html

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