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April 2015
Vol 58, Issue 7
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April Meeting
Meeting Place
Spring is here and Simply Irisistible is fast approaching. Anticipation mounts and
questions abound: Will the weather cooperate? Will our blossoms bloom at the right
First Baptist Church
time? Will I know how to prep and show my iris correctly? We can’t help with the first
17765 Daves Avenue
two questions, but attend our April meeting to learn how to prep and show your iris.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
CBRIS member and our April speaker, Riley Probst, has a NEW technique to share on
Next Meeting
April 3, 2015
how to steady those stalks in their show holders. This will be a hands-on
demonstration—everyone come prepared to participate! What do you need? Bring a
7:30 P. M.
bloom stalk, with or without a bloom. Bring an extra, for a backup or a friend. Leave any
Doors Open
spent blossoms on the stalk. Everything else will be provided. Learn at our meeting and
7:00 P. M.
plan for a simply irresistible Simply Irisistible show!
̶ Lynn Stuart, VP & Program Chair
Simply IRISistible!
Spring Show April 25-26, 2015
Get your motors runnin’, and head out to Westgate Mall on Saturday, April 25th. Oh,
and don’t forget to bring those pretty blooming things in your yard. If you’re looking
for adventure, you’ll find it in the Horticulture Division. We know it’s all about Tall
Club
Membership
Dues
Sep 1, 2014 Aug 31, 2015
Adults - $12.00
Bearded,
modern
and historic,
̶ Lynn Stuart,
VP & Program
Chair but don’t forget about those cute little miniature dwarf
bearded, miniature tall bearded, border bearded and intermediate bearded! We
want to see those sassy space age TB’s and the reserved and elegant arilbreds.
We want to see whatever comes your way from your garden.
Yeah, CBRIS members, we’re gonna make it happen. Bring on your Pacific Coast
Iris and Seedlings. You all know you were born to be gardeners!
Contact Information:
Barbara Pesek, President
bpesek@sbcglobal.net
Strut your stuff in the Artistic Division. Lisa Ayala has seven design categories for
you to choose from for the novice to the experienced. Go with it and have fun.
Attention last years’ trophy winners! Please bring all trophies to the April meeting,
shined and polished. Who knows, you may be taking it home again!
̶ Carol Dahout, Show Chair
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Spring Regional Raffle Basket
Help us fill a basket for the Spring Regional! CBRIS is donating a
basket for the Spring Regional raffle. We do not have a theme this
year so bring anything that you think would be nice for the basket –
garden items and iris related items are always appreciated by the
winning person! We would appreciate receiving these donations at the next CBRIS meeting
on Friday, April 3rd. That way Jane Anne will have time to organize them before the Spring
Regional on April 17th. Thank you!
It's PCI Time!
Free Plant Exchange
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 10:00 A.M.
Jane Jordan already had her garden open this past Saturday.
Campbell Library
77 Harrison Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Her PCI’s are in full bloom. Jane Anne Walters will have hers
open this coming Saturday.
Find a home for your extra plants and score
April 4, 2015 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
some new additions for your garden. Free! No
Jane Anne Walters - 408-243-1159
registration is required.
4177 Barrymore Drive, San Jose CA 95117
Barrymore is the 1st right on Saratoga Ave North after San
Tomas Aquino Road. On Saratoga Ave South, Barrymore is
Bring your plants, bulbs, cuttings or seedlings
for trade or giveaway. All types of plants are
welcome.
the 1st left after Mitzi Drive.
Label your plants with plant name, height, and
The bearded Iris bloom is ramping up.
Save April 12, 2015 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. for viewing the
bearded iris in Jane Jordan’s garden.
Jane Jordan's Garden - 408-4723897 janeirisjordan@gmail.com
whether it needs sun, shade or partial. Pick up
labels at the Campbell Library information
desk. Labels will also be available on the day
of the plant exchange.
No time to re-pot your donations? No problem:
bags and newspaper will do.
2315 Gunar Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
If you would like to simply drop off your plants,
Gunar Drive is off Curtner Ave. between Union and Leigh.
the library will be accepting plant donations
From Union, Gunar is the 3rd left. From Leigh, it's the 1st
from April 21-April 26, 2014.
right.
̶ Jane Jordan
̶ www.downtowncampbell.com/event
̶ Pat Hawkins
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April Birthdays
Richard Lango
4/11
Jean Hawkins
4/15
Pat Hawkins
4/15
Linda Stremel
4/23
Treasurer’s Report
Beginning balance, March 1, 2015
$ 12,696.15
Additions:
-0Expenses: Friends of Master Gardeners
(50.00)
Donation for meeting speakers
State Board of Equalization
(180.92)
sales tax, 2014
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Ending balance, March 31, 2015
$ 12,465.23
Trophies
We are getting ready for our Spring
Show. Please return all trophies to
Carol Dahout at the April meeting.
Hopefully you will be able to claim
one again this year. Or will
someone else walk away with it?
Best of luck to all that enter!
Thank you!
Refreshment and social time are just two of
the many things that CBRIS members enjoy!
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Tidbits from an April’s Fool
.
Whatever happened to April showers bringing May flowers? It looks like we will have iris
blooms regardless of insufficient rain. We have had the most incredible iris clump ever
which is Recurring Dreams, 1993, by Ben Hager. I think it’s the best clump we’ve grown
since 1991 when we became interested in irises. At that time Philippa was in charge of
drumming up workers for Region 14’s Regional and John and I worked in Bill Maryott’s
garden on Bird Avenue in San Jose refilling the snack trays. You know how farm kitchens
and sinks are trending now? Bill and Marilyn Harlow had an original farm kitchen that was
fun to work in.
Please read the rest of the bulletin for interesting news. Lynn Stuart’s program sounds really good. You may be receiving a
phone call to discuss filling out the list of nominations!
̶ Barbara Pesek, CBRIS President
Bylaws
Thank you, Peter Marra, for adding our Bylaws and
Policies and Standing Rules to the website. Please
find them under cbris.org > About Us > Documents.
Mary, Jane and Mark at a Board meeting
CBRIS members choosing door prize iris
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March 6, 2015
CBRIS Minutes
President Barbara Pesek opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.. It is a big birthday month and we wished many happy returns to
Logan Danner, Rosemary Chivers, Jennifer Vanden Beukel, Dave Henley and Jane Anne Walters.
Barbara announced that the Spring Bulletin for Region 14 is on the regions’ website. Go to aisregion14.org, then to bulletins
in the tool bar and it is listed in brown font. I just checked it out myself and it is chock full of iris information. There is a nice
article by Region 14 hybridizer, Leslie Painter, about how she and husband, John, got started on their iris addiction. The
pictures of iris are beautiful and may help you identify some in your garden. I also like the Affiliate Happenings section. I
learned that the James M. Gibson Iris Society will be handling the iris exhibit at the spring regional at Bass Lake. Entries will
be accepted on 4/17 after 4 p.m.. Best in Show will receive a $50 prize from the Yosemite Iris Society. The following
weekend is the 17th annual Porterville Iris Festival. Who knew? The Santa Rosa Iris Society members are growing 745 pots
of iris to sell at their show for $7 each. Do the math!
Vice President Lynn Stuart introduced the speaker, Deyana Hopkins, a Master Gardener, who told us how to control pests
and diseases in the garden in an environmentally sensitive way. She also told us which ones were beneficial and not to kill.
After the program, Barbara thanked Philippa, Mary, me, Jean and Pat Hawkins and Jane Anne who brought refreshments and
drinks.
After the break, Jane Jordan explained that the Garden Tour would be different this year. The open gardens would be
announced as the gardens were in peak bloom. Jane Kwant will also have an open garden.
Carolyn Craft updated us on the SF Flower and Garden Show, March 18-22. It was almost fully staffed.
Lisa Ayala spoke about the need of members to preregister with her if they were going to do an artistic arrangement for
Simply IRISistible, April 25-26, at Westgate Mall. I will have signup sheets at the next meeting for all the positions that need to
be filled to host a successful show.
Mark Greene asked for signups for the Master Gardener’s Sale at History San Jose on April 11th.
Barbara needs a chairperson for the CBRIS nominating committee. Mary Collins has agreed to continue as Treasurer.
Barbara asked for donations for the regional basket for the Spring Regional. Please bring them to the next meeting.
Philippa has beautiful potted camellias left over from the Camellia Show for the low price of $15. Contact her if interested.
The meeting closed at 9:45 p.m. with the door prize drawing.
Respectfully submitted,
̶ Carol Dahout, Secretary
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Yearbook
Have you checked your
information in the yearbook
yet? If there are any other
corrections or you were
omitted please inform
Barbara Pesek.
CBRIS Sweatshirt, Size Large
$ 20
CBRIS T-shirt, Ladies, Size XL, Lavender $ 13
CBRIS Canvas bag with logo
$ 10
If interested, see Mary Collins at the
April 3rd CBRIS meeting.
Refreshments
Rosemary Chivers
Jane Kwant
Lynn Stuart
Drinks
Mark Greene
Here is how my father worked out... as I
was growing up and he taught me well!
̶ Coastal Inspirations Home
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2015 Master Gardener
Spring Market
Invitation
Irene and Jim Cummins have invited CBRIS
Saturday, April 11th is CBRIS’ first plant sale
members to come over to their place for iris
of the year. It is held at San Jose History
garden viewing. Yes, they live in Scott’s Valley but
Park (next to Kelly Park) on Saturday,
it well worth the short trip over the hill. They are
April 11th. Please support
home most of the time but call first to make sure -
the club by volunteering to
831-438-3360. Please do not come by the week
help staff a shift.
end of April 17-19 and April 25-26. If anyone
Chairman Mark
wants to see artists at work, there will be two
Greene and
watercolor painting groups in the garden. April
the club appreciate
20th a group is coming from Los Gatos and on the
your help!
23rd a group from all over the bay area will be
there. What fun!
̶ Jim Cummins
ATTENTION!
There have been a couple of changes in the
Artistic Section of the Spring Show
Section A: Beginner’s Luck: A freestyle design for only the novices of the group. Must not have won any prior blue
ribbons.
Section B: It’s Just Me: A freestyle design using any or all parts of any Iris (amount unlimited; must include at least
one flower).
Section C: Up and Coming: A design no bigger than 15 inches high, wide or deep.
Section D: Arigato: A traditional or modern Japanese style design.
Section E: New Horizons: A horizontal design.
Section F: Bootstrap Bill: A design for only the guys of the club which incorporates the use of a boot.
Section G: Wild Wild West: A design for the youth of the group which incorporates a western theme.
Last call for Artistic Division sign-ups. Reminder to sign up between now and mid-April. Cut off time will be April 15th.
Please let me know if you are planning on any large designs bigger than two feet wide.
̶ Lisa Ayala, Spring Show Artistic
Chair
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Attention Students, Apprentices, Judges
There is a garden training opportunity in Turlock, on Monday April 6, 2015. It is not just for students, apprentices
and judges but for anyone wanting to learn more about our favorite flower, the iris! Two hours garden credit will be
earned. Bring your lunch; water and snacks will be provided. Bloom season is so short and we should all take
advantage of any opportunity to see irises blooming in the garden in order to be better judges.
Garden Training
Monday, April 6, 2015
2 hours of Garden Training
10:00 A.M. sharp
given by Sandy Mann at her home - 601 Crane, Turlock, CA 95380
Contact: Sandy Mann, 209-634-8213, Lorraine Nicholson, 209-613-8708, or Ted Hawkins, 209-968-0852
If iris bloom is out, venue will be changed to Gordon and Lorraine Nicholson’s place at 5406 Milnes Road, Modesto,
California. Call one week in advance for exact location.
̶ Phyllis Wilburn, Region 14 JT Chair
A few beauties from Jane Reiter’s garden…
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San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
The SF Flower Show was a wonderful event again. I was so pleased to have Phyllis Wilburn and Ruth Ostroff
from Sacramento Iris Society working in the booth for the first time. They assured me they had a wonderful
time, loved all the exhibits, shopped a lot and were surprised at how big the Flower Show was. Of course,
those of us who have been doing this for a few years see that the show has gotten smaller. It is still fun with
new things added each year.
There were booths selling plants, there were food vendors, seminars and demonstrations and lots to
purchase for your garden, for gifts or just for yourself. Not surprising, the garden displays were beautiful and
a couple were very interactive. One of the new booths I was impressed by was the large booth all about
making your own probiotic food, growing, canning, preserving and living off the land. The Plant Professor who
searches the world for rare and endangered species was there again with lots of seeds and information. His
excitement for finding such treasures is contagious.
Our booth was well stocked to help people find an iris society show, rhizome sale or society to join near the
area where they live. Again, Henry supplied us with beautiful Tall Bearded Iris and Jane Anne supplied us
with beautiful Pacific Coast Hybrids. Workers who came in during the event brought a few more blooms.
From CBRIS, Jane Jordan, Mark Greene and Jane Kwant were there for the first time. From MBIS, Sherry
Austin was there for the first time. Others who thankfully worked a shift in the booth were Barbara & John
Pesek, Marilyn & Carl Boro, Shirley and Riley Probst, Anne McCann & Charlie Kearns, Pat and Jean
Hawkins, Carol Dahout and Lynn Stuart, Loretta Figueroa, Mary Collins, Mikey Lango, Christine Dickinson
and Philippa Alvis. Big thank you to Wayne Craft for doing the heavy lifting and helping me set up and tear
down the booth. Thank you to all who helped staff the booth this year. I hope more new people will want to
join in the fun next year.
̶ Carolyn Craft
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April 2015 Door Prize List
∆ BAHAMA BLUES (M. Sutton 09) IB, 21”, E-M & RE; S. & F. rose with
gold wire edge, S. has violet flush in center; midnight blue beards; pronounced
sweet fragrance.
∆ BODY PAINTING (Black 14) IB, 25”, E-M. S. pink-lavender; F. same with
violet plicata; lighter wire rim; orange beards. Strong, easy grower.
∆ BOSTON CREAM (Keppel 14) 31”, E. Warm white self with very faint green
texture veining on falls. Beards flame in throat, white tipped orange in middle and
white on the end.
Georgina Clark and Valda Evans
∆ DARK ICON (Kerr 14) 36”, M. S. blue violet with ¼” tan edge (in warm weather).
Edge is wider/darker in cooler weather. F. dark purple velvet. Excellent branching and bud count.
∆ DIE LAUGHING (Black 14) 36”, M-L. S. lavender streaked or edged white; F. white to pale yellow ground, broken
color plicata in various shades/streaks of violet, with pale yellow edging. Orange beard tipped white. Many variations
to the blooms; some have more color breaks and contrast while others are much more subtle. Better branching and
budded stalks than the norm for broken color irises.
∆ DIVA DREAMS (Kerr 14) 38”, M. S. white tinted pale pink; F. white. Excellent branching and bud count with very
good increase. Large flowers.
∆ GRAPE ECHO (Pinegar 00) 32”, E-M & RE. S. and style arms med. orchid; F. magenta edged med. orchid; beards
yellow to orange, orchid at end; lightly ruffled, pronounced sweet fragrance.
∆ HEARTBREAK POINT (G. Sutton 04) 37”, E-M & RE. S. apricot, F. violet blue; beards bright red orange, blue violet
horns, slight sweet fragrance.
∆ HEAVENLY HOST (Ghio 14) 42”, M-L. White self. White beards. Deep bubble ruffling, ramrod stiff, super
branched tall stems. Very large excellently formed blossoms with super wide overlapping hafts.
∆ HOLIDAY IN MEXICO (Probst 12) MTB, 24”, E-M. S. yellow, F. white ground veined red-purple with 1/8” yellow
edge; white beards, slight fragrance.
∆ IN THE LOOP (Ghio 14 40”, E-M. S. white with defined cream halo around all the petals; F. white with a sharp
precise red-violet band. Beards bright red. Wavy ruffling and show branching; significant improvement of Revere.
∆ LEST WE FORGET (Sutton 08) 37”, E-M-L & RE. S. red-maroon, F. red-burgundy; gold beards, slight spicy
fragrance
∆ MIDNIGHT VELVET (Johnson 14) 32”, E. S. dark purple; F. white with purple
plicata. Dark purple beards topped with dark old gold. Well branched stalks have 9-14 buds. Excellent growth.
Creates a showy clump.
∆ PEGGY SUE (Lauer 06) 34”, E-M-L & RE. S. dawn pink, F. orient pink, mandarin red beards; pronounced sweet
fragrance.
∆ PINK BOOGIE (Nebeker 04) 38”, M & RE. S. lavender pink tipped lavender violet, F. lilac purple wash from white
center, light orange beards.
∆ STUART LITTLE (G. Sutton 12) SDB, 10”, VE-E-M & RE. S. amber yellow, F. same with white spot below cadmium
orange beards, sweet fragrance, small ruffles.
∆ THREE PART HARMONY (Black 14) 32”, M-L. S. mid pink; F. warm white blended to light green cream margins.
Orange red beards. Show stalks with plenty of buds.
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Jane Jordan’s Garden
Thank you, Jane and Garry!
̶ photos by Carl Boro, Marilyn Boro and Mikey Lango
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Clara B. Rees Iris Society
Affiliate of the American Iris Society
Presents
Simply IRISistible Spring Show
April 25-26, 2015 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Westgate Mall
Center Mall Entrance
1600 Saratoga Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
*Admission to AIS approved shows is open to the public at no charge.
SHOW COMMITTEE
SHOW CHAIRMAN
Carol Dahout
Phone…408-981-6209
ARTISTIC CHAIRMAN
Lisa Ayala
Phone…408-244-7200
CLASSIFICATION CHAIRMAN
Carl Boro
REGISTRAR
Marilyn Boro
CLERKS
DESIGNATED MEMBERS
PUBLICITY
Kalpana Shayam
HORTICULTURE JUDGES
Barbara Pesek
Lorraine Nicholson
Gordon Nicholson
Yarda Hansen
Eric Hansen
ARTISTIC JUDGES
Shirlene Shufelt
Nancy Martin
Eva Heimans
AIS AWARDS AND BALLOTS
Carol Dahout
PHOTOGRAPHY
Mikey Lango
SCHEDULES AND COVER
Carol Dahout
STAGING & DISMANTLING
ALL MEMBERS
We extend our gratitude to Westgate Mall for permitting us to hold our show in this location!
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Join the Clara B. Rees Iris Society, an Affiliate of the American Iris Society. We meet at the First
Baptist Community Church of Los Gatos, 17765 Daves Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030, on the first Friday of
the month at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of July and August. Annual dues are $12.00 per individual.
Find us on Facebook and visit our website at www.cbris.org.
Everyone interested in iris and gardening, regardless of experience or skill, is welcome!
CLARA B. REES IRIS SOCIETY OFFICERS
President – Barbara Pesek
Vice-President – Lynn Stuart
Treasurer – Mary Collins
Secretary – Carol Dahout
JOIN THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY
Annual membership - $25 per year Single; $30 Dual | Triennial - $60 Single; $75 Dual.
Youth membership $5.00 without Bulletin or $9.00 with Bulletin.
Remit to:
Tom Gormley
AIS Membership Secretary
205 Catalonia Avenue
P.O. Box 177
DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
Phone and fax: 386-277-2057 |
E-mail: aismemsec@irises.org
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GENERAL RULES
1. This accredited show is being held and judged under the rules and regulations of The American Iris
Society as set forth in the Handbook for Judges and Show Officials, 7th Edition, 2007, and subsequent
rules and regulations approved by The American Iris Society Board of Directors. These rules and
regulations may not be violated.
2. Accredited judges of The American Iris Society will judge all entries in the Horticulture Division(s).
Judges’ decisions will be final. Any award may be withheld at their discretion.
3. Entries will be received from 7 am to 10:15 am on April 25, 2015. You may also do arranging and prep
work on Friday evening, April 24th at the mall from 5:00 – 9 pm., if you assist with set-up.
4. Judging will begin at 10:30 a.m. for Horticulture and 11:30 a.m. for Artistic.
5. Only specifically authorized personnel will be allowed in the show area during judging.
6. The Classification Committee may divide, sub-divide, combine or create groups as necessary.
7. Youth exhibitors (persons under 19 years of age) may enter exhibits in the Youth Horticulture Division
OR the Adult Horticulture Division but not both in the same show.
8. Show judges are permitted to exhibit in the show.
9. The Show Committee will exercise all possible care but is not responsible for loss or damage to exhibits.
10. Exhibits will remain in place until 5 pm on Sunday, April 26th. All exhibits must be removed by 5:30 pm.
SPECIAL RULES – HORTICULTURE DIVISIONS
1. This is a VARIETY/CULTIVAR show, staged according to type and in alphabetical order within the
various sections and groups. Each variety constitutes a separate group and must be correctly named.
No unnamed variety may be exhibited except seedlings which may be entered under number.
2. Division, Section, and Group numbers and name of variety (number or name in Seedling Division) must
appear on the entry card. The entry card is to be prepared by the exhibitor.
3. The horticulture and seedling divisions are open to any grower.
4. Entries must have been grown and entered in person by the exhibitor whose name appears on
the entry tag. Members of a family may exhibit from the same garden.
5. An exhibitor may enter a seedling originated by another person but the hybridizer’s name and the
seedling name or number must appear on the entry card.
6. Exhibitors may enter only one stalk of a variety in single specimen and seedling sections, but may
enter any number of varieties.
7. Unnamed stalks (except seedlings), potted exhibits or labeled irises grown by another person are not
eligible for AIS ribbons and awards, but may be displayed on the table marked “FOR DISPLAY ONLY.”
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8. Containers will be furnished for all single specimens.
9. Single specimens should be placed by the Placement Committee.
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DIVISION I – HORTICULTURE
SECTION A. Tall Bearded Iris (TB)
Group 1. Tall Bearded Modern
Group 2. Tall Bearded – Historic – pre 1986
SECTION B. Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB)
SECTION I. Beardless
Group 1. Siberian (SIB)
Group 2. Louisiana (LA)
Group 3. Spuria (SPU)
Group 4. Japanese (JI)
Group 5. Pacific Coast (PCI)
SECTION C. Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB)
SECTION D. Intermediate Bearded (IB)
SECTION E. Border Bearded (BB)
SECTION J. Species (SPEC) and
Species-cross (SPEC-X)
SECTION K. Bulbous Irises (not eligible for
Best Specimen of Show)
SECTION F. Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB)
SECTION G. Space Age (SA)
SECTION H. Aril (AR) and Arilbred (AB)
SECTION L. Collections (not eligible for
Best Specimen of Show)
Group 1. 3 stalks/one variety
Group 2. 3 stalks/all different
Group 3. 5 or more stalks/one variety
Group 4. 5 or more stalks/all different
DIVISION II – SEEDLINGS
Any unintroduced iris of any type. Seedlings must be entered under seedling number or registered name
and must be made in the name of the owner or originator of the clone.
SECTION I. Tall Bearded
SECTION J. Bearded Other than Tall
SECTION K. Beardless
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DIVISION III – YOUTH HORTICULTURE
The same Sections and Groups as in DIVISION I above.
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DIVISION IV – EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
1. Table space or area dimensions assigned to this exhibit. (Suggested size is 18 square feet,
which includes table top, and any upright display or niche.)
2. Reservations for an Educational Exhibit are required.
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DIVISION V – ARTISTIC
DESIGN RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. An exhibitor may enter only one exhibit per class, but may enter as many classes as desired.
2. Exhibitors under age 19 may enter adult classes in addition to the youth classes.
3. One or more iris bloom(s) must be used in each design and should be the dominant flower(s)
in the design. The use of iris foliage in a design is the choice of the designer.
4. The design must be made by one exhibitor, and constructed at the show. Greenery may be
done at home. Plant material used in a design does not have to have been grown by the
designer.
5. Accessories are permitted in all classes unless prohibited by the Schedule.
6. Only natural plant material must be used (fresh, dried, painted or treated). Natural accessories
(weathered wood, vines, branches, bamboo, stones, etc.) may be used.
7. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruit or vegetables are permitted.
8. The use of any part(s) of plants on the appropriate state conservation list is strictly prohibited.
9. The use of the American Flag or any international flag is prohibited. The use of the colors or
bunting is permitted and encouraged if it helps interpret the theme.
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1. Exhibitors must check with Lisa Ayala for exhibit specifics, such as: Table space, niches, pedestals,
backgrounds, platforms, hanging facilities, columns, etc. and the exact dimensions/colors. Containers
are to be provided by the exhibitor. Pre-registration is required.
2. Experienced, qualified judges will judge this Division. Judges of the National Garden Clubs and/or
The American Iris Society will judge the artistic/design exhibits.
3. Judges are requested to write comments for each design on a 3” X 5” card provided by the Show
Committee. This will encourage and educate the exhibitor. Comments should include a positive
comment and any errors should be based on the principles of design in a constructive manner.
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DESIGN CATEGORIES
Section A
BEGINNER’S LUCK: A freestyle design open to novices only. Must not have won
any blue ribbons in Artistic.
Section B
IT’S JUST ME: A freestyle design using any or all parts of any iris (amount
unlimited, must include at least one flower).
Section C
UP & COMING: A design no bigger than 15 inches high, wide or deep.
Section D
NEW HORIZONS: A horizontal design.
Section E
ARIGATO: A design in the style of traditional or modern Japanese floral design.
Section F
BOOTSTRAP BILL: A design for men only that incorporates the use of a boot.
Section G
WILD WILD WEST: A western themed design for youth under the age of 19.
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American Iris Society Awards
1. Ribbons and Rosettes: Each specimen can be awarded only one ribbon. One First (Blue),
one Second (Red), and one Third (White) place ribbon may be given to each cultivar in any
given Section except in the Seedling Division. As many Honorable Mention (Pink) ribbons may
be awarded as the panel of Judges deems worthy.
2. Best Specimen of Show – (Seedlings, Bulbous): Large purple rosette.
Best Specimen of Show - Youth
3. Runners-up (one) to Best Specimen of Show: Small purple rosette. Each runner-up must
have earned a first place ribbon.)
4. Horticultural Sweepstakes (most blue ribbons): Adult Silver Medal and Certificate and large purple
rosette. To award the Adult Silver Medal and Certificate there must be at least five exhibitors and at
least twenty cultivars at a spring show. To award Youth Silver Medal and Certificate requires at least
two youth exhibitors and at least ten cultivars for a Spring Show.
In the event of a tie for any medal or certificate award, second place award ribbons (red) will be
counted.
If a tie still exists, third place ribbons (white) are to be counted, and if a tie still persists, honorable
mention award ribbons (pink) are to be counted. If such procedure does not determine a winner,
duplicate silver medals (and NO bronze medal) will be awarded. If the tie involves the bronze medal,
duplicate bronze medals will be awarded.
5. Horticultural Sweepstakes Runner-up (second most blue ribbons): Bronze Medal and Certificate.
The minimum requirements and counting conditions are the same as under (4) above.
6. Best Seedling – Purple rosette and Exhibition Certificate. An exhibition Certificate will also be
awarded to any seedling receiving five or more votes from fully accredited AIS judges attending the
show. (Ballots and envelopes are available at the Seedling Division. Judges will please seal ballots
and give to the Show Chairman.)
7. A Section Medal Certificate and Rosette may be awarded in each Section where there are at least
three exhibitors and at least five different cultivars in the Section.
8. Educational Exhibit may receive the Bronze Medal Certificate for outstanding Educational Exhibit.
9. Perpetual Trophies.
Revolving trophies (kept for one year) will be awarded to CBRIS members only for the
following categories:
1. Best of Show
2. Best Tall Bearded
3. Best Bearded Iris Other Than Tall
4. Best Beardless
5. Best Seedling
6. Best Youth
7. Best Pacific Coast
8. People’s Choice Horticulture
9. People’s Choice Artistic
10. Artistic (Design):
Best Design of Show (adult): Large purple rosette and certificate.
Artistic Sweepstakes (adult): Large purple rosette and certificate.
Best Novice (adult): Large purple rosette
Best Design of Show (youth): Small purple rosette and certificate.
Artistic Sweepstakes (youth): Small purple rosette and certificate.
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The American Iris Society-Region 14
2015 Spring Regional
April 17th, 18th, 19th
“Walk in the Pines”
Hosted by Yosemite Iris Society
The Pines Resort & Conference Center - 54432 N. Shore Rd, Bass Lake, CA
Guest Speaker –Jim Hedgecock
3 Guest Gardens
Judges Training
Italiana Dinner Buffet
Caesar Salad
Meatballs and Italian Sausage w/ Marinara
Penne Pasta Alfredo
Chicken Parmesan
Mixed Vegetables
Fresh Garlic Bread Sticks
Dessert
NO HOST BAR in the Pine’s Banquet Room
For Reservations
1 King Bed Room-$109*
2 Queen Beds-$119*
2 Queen-Lakeview Room-$119*
Deluxe Suite Room-$149*
Spa Deluxe Suite Room-$159*
Contact: Diane Brown, The Pines Resort Group Reservationist
559-692-8844 ex #444 or 559-642-3121
*Ask for the Group Rates of Yosemite Iris Society
Group Rates and Rooms will be available until April 1st
Handicapped and Pet Friendly Rooms are Available
11% tax will be added to all room rates
Registration
Region 14 2015 Spring Regional
“A Walk in the Pines”
April 17, 18, 19, 2015
Registrant 1 ________________________________ ________________________________
First name
Last name
Registrant 2 ________________________________ ________________________________
First name
Last name
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Email __________________________________ phone # ____________________________
Iris Society Affiliation ______________________
Are you planning to bring Irises to the Show on Friday, April 17th @ 4 PM? Yes____ No____
(Show will be judged at 6:00 PM.)
How many irises? ______
Are you planning to attend the Judges’ Training on Sunday, April 19th?
Yes____ No____
Full Registration fee Includes: Bus Transportation to 3 Guest Gardens, Lunch & Dinner Banquet with
Guest Speaker, Jim Hedgecock on Saturday. Sunday includes Garden Judges' Training Session..
Payment Options:
Full Registration fees paid by: March 25, 2015 $ 95 x person(s)
______ Total enclosed: $__________
Full Registration fees paid after: March 25, 2015 $115 x person(s)______ Total enclosed: $__________
Any questions regarding Registration or fees contact Bill Tyson-YIS Registrar (559) 658-7987
Please make checks payable to: Yosemite Iris Society
Mail to: Bill Tyson, 43315 Ranger Circle Dr., Coarsegold, CA 93614
E-mail: billtyson@sti.net42
“Iris in Wonderland 2015”
Have you ever been to a National Convention? If not, consider
attending “Iris in Wonderland 2015” in Portland, Oregon. It is being
held May 18 – 23, 2015 and is being hosted by the Greater Portland
Iris Society. Five of the six host gardens on the three day tour are
well known commercial gardens. It is a fantastic opportunity to see
more irises than you can ever imagine!

Full registration includes:
o
Bus transportation to 6 gardens.
o
Over 4200 official guest irises.
o
Lunch on garden tours.
o
Dinner - Welcome Banquet and Awards Banquet.
o
Convention bag and book.
o
Register by March 21, 2015, for discounted full registration rate of $269.00 for Adults
and $140.00 for Youth
o
From March 21, 2015, through April 18, 2015, full registration rate is $319.00 for
Adults and $190.00 for Youth
o
After April 18, 2015, full registration is $369.00 for Adults and $240.00 for Youth.
If you have any questions contact
Convention Chair
Convention Registrar
John Ludi
Judy Nunn
P. O. Box 956
4728 Jade St NE
Sandy OR 97055
Salem OR 97305
Phone 503-668-9230
Phone/fax 503-390-3816
Fax 503-826-8808
Email nunnjk@gmail.com
Email kludi@juno.com
̶ http://www.ais2015portlandconvention.com
Iris in Wonderland 2015
AIS National Convention - Sponsored by the Greater Portland Iris Society
Portland, Oregon - May 18-23, 2015
CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS: Red Lion on the River, 909 N Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR 97217 is sold out. Nearby
hotel accepting reservations is OXFORD SUITES PORTLAND – JANTZEN BEACH, 12226 N Jantzen Drive/ Portland, Oregon
97217, Phone (local): 503-286-3030, Phone (toll free) 1-800-548-7848
Name ......................................................................................................................................................................Region................
Address ..................................................................................................................................Phone (
)........................................
City, State, Zip
........................................................................................................Email...........................................................................................
Spouse or 2nd
Person................................................................................................................................................................................................
Name tags will be made as printed above. If this is your FIRST AIS Convention, check this box:
□
Full Registration: Includes Welcome and Awards Banquet and Garden Tours
Postmarked
Registrant #1
Registrant #12
By April 18, 2015
After April 18, 2015
□ $319
□ $319
□ $369
□ $369
Garden Tours Only: Includes bus, lunch $ convention booklet
Postmarked
Registrant #1
Registrant #1
Registrant #1
Registrant #2
By April 18, 2015
After April 18, 2015
□ $225
□ $225
□ $275
□ $275
Welcome Banquet
Awards Banquet
□ Chicken
□ Chicken
□ Pork
□ Pork
□ Mahi-Mahi
□ Mahi-Mahi
□ Salmon
□ Salmon
SPECIAL NEEDS: Those requiring special accommodations for persons with disabilities must be received in writing by the AIS
Convention Registrar no later than April 18, 2015. If you have special diet requirements, please note on a separate sheet.
Registrations received after April 18, 2015 will be accepted at the discretion of the registrar. Request for refunds for
cancellations will be made at the discretion of the convention committee.
Total………………………..
Visa or MasterCard ONLY:....................................................................................................Expiration Date:.................................
Name on card:........................................................................................................................Security Code.....................................
Signature:............................................................................................................................................................................................
Make checks payable to: AIS Convention 2015 and send to: AIS Convention 2015 Judy Nunn, Registrar 4728 Jade St. NE
Salem, OR 97305-3138 Phone or Fax: (503) 390-3816 - Email: Nunnjk@gmail.com
... NOTE: Registration acknowledgments will be made via Email (when available) to save post
GEEK DINNER: Registration for the Geek Dinner should be made to Joanne Prass-Jones, 35572 Linda Dr., Fremont, CA
94536. Email: joanne@usjoneses.com
Optional tours are sold out. If you need a complete registration form that includes youth prices, go to:
http://www.ais2015portlandconvention.com/AISRegistrationForm2015.pdf