One hundred police officers have died nationwide so far in 2015 while in the line of duty, up 15 percent from this time last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit law enforcement information clearinghouse.
Bearded irises grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10. The best time to divide these plants is four to six weeks after they bloom -- midsummer to early fall -- every two to three years when blooming decreases.
The plant family of iris has 260 species that are divided into bulb types and rhizome types. Within the rhizome type are those classified as bearded, beardless and crested. The different types of iris flowers are well suited to a variety of growing conditions. The name iris refers to the Greek goddess Iris, who was named for the colors of the rainbow. Rhizome irises are an evergreen perennial, and bulb irises go dormant for part of the year.