"IRIS SPECTACULAR"

 

 

IRIS SHOW

 SPONSORED BY

 DELAWARE VALLEY IRIS SOCIETY

 

An affiliate of the

 American Iris Society

 

Saturday, May 24, 2008

 

Tyler Arboretum

515 Painter Road

Media, Pennsylvania

 

 Open to the Public

 1 PM to 4 PM

 All amateur iris growers are invited to exhibit

 There is no entry fee for the Iris Show but there is a $5.00 entry fee for Tyler Arboretum

 

Coupon available for free iris at the July DVIS iris sale

 

Welcome!

 

 

The Delaware Valley Iris Society is proud to present this iris show to all!  The Delaware Valley Iris Society (DVIS) is an affiliate of the American Iris Society. DVIS is composed of iris enthusiasts of all ages and all walks of life. DVIS promotes the enjoyment of iris through many different ways -   a few of which are: group meetings, garden tours, iris rhizome sales, public iris shows and just plain "iris talk". DVIS wishes to thank all of you who either participated or visited our show!!

 

We would encourage all of you to partake in membership of both societies.  Please stop by our hospitality table for additional information on American Iris Society and Delaware Valley Iris Society memberships, DVIS scheduled events and free handouts on iris culture.

   

American Iris Society membership:              

Email: aismemsec@earthlink.net

          AIS website: www.irises.org/

 

Delaware Valley Iris Society membership: 

 Kathleen Donahue.... 610.287.5523

          Nancy Thoman.........610.719.6081

 

Delaware Valley Iris Society President:      

 Ron Thoman............610.719.6081

 DVIS website: www.dvis-ais.org/

 

 

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 SHOW CHAIRPERSON

 Daphne Sawyer

357 Brookwood Drive

Downingtown, PA 19335

610.334.8003

email:  Daphne@dvis-ais.org

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GENERAL RULES

 

Entries will be received at The Tyler Arboretum, Saturday, May 24, 2008 between 7:30 AM and 9:30AM.

 

Judging will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 24th.

 

This is a variety/cultivar show. Each variety and species will be judged as a separate class.

Judging will be against a "standard of perfection" for each variety.

 

All irises must have been grown, groomed and entered in person by the exhibitor (except

Division II - Seedlings) and the variety name must be known.

 

Exhibitors may make as many entries in each of the divisions as desired but only one specimen per variety (except Division 1 - Section I - Collections).

 

Containers for the specimens will be furnished by Delaware Valley Iris Society.

 

All entries must be accompanied by an entry card which has been properly filled out. Entry cards will be provided at the show. Both top and bottom must be completed. Failure to do so may disqualify the entry. (Blank entry cards may be obtained prior to the show from the Show Chairperson.)

 

Once entries are ready, they are to be delivered to the placement table.

 

Show committee persons will then place the entries on the show tables.

 

Unnamed or incorrectly named specimens will be placed in Division V - Unidentified Iris.

 

Exhibitors under age 19 may elect to enter the show as either "Youth" or "Adult" but not both.

 

Only judges, clerks and necessary show officials will be allowed in the exhibition areas during judging.

 

Entries will be judged by accredited judges of the American Iris Society.

 

This show is conducted under the exhibition rules and regulations of the American Iris Society. These rules may not be violated. Decisions of the judges are final.

 

Judges may not enter any exhibit in any section that they will be judging.

 

The Show Chairperson may combine small sections where appropriate.

 

No entry may be removed before 4:00 PM. All entries must be removed between 4:00 - 4:30 PM.

 

Entries not claimed by the exhibitor will be disposed of at the discretion of the Show Committee.

 

Responsibility is disclaimed for loss or damage to entries by the Delaware Valley Iris Society, the American Iris Society and the Tyler Aboretum. Reasonable care will be afforded all entries by the Show Committee.

 

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SHOW SCHEDULE

 

DIVISION I

SECTION A -  Tall Bearded Iris

 

SECTION B -  Other Bearded Iris

 

Group 1 - Miniature Dwarf Iris

 

Group 2 - Standard Dwarf Iris

 

Group 3 - Intermediate Bearded Iris

 

Group 4 - Border Bearded Iris

 

Group 5 - Miniature Tall Bearded Iris

 

Group 6 - Any others

 

SECTION C -  Siberian Iris

 

SECTION D -  Louisiana Iris

 

SECTION E -  Species Iris

 

SECTION F -  Spuria Iris

 

SECTION G -  Any other beardless iris not listed above

 

SECTION H -  Bulbous Iris 

 

SECTION I  -  Collections  -- three specimen stalks from the same section

 

Sections for bulbous irises and collections are eligible to receive award ribbons, special section awards and section rosettes. Award ribbons are included in the tally for Silver and Bronze Medal/Certificates although these entries are not eligible for the "Best Specimen of Show" award. 

 

DIVISION II 

SEEDLINGS* - All seedlings (not introduced) must be labeled with seedling number or registered name. Each seedling must be entered in the name of its originator, regardless of the exhibitor. Specimens should not be groomed except for dirt and insects.

 

*SEEDLINGS - All American Iris Society judges are encouraged to vote for any seedling worthy of an Exhibition Certificate (EC). Blank ballots are available at the hospitality table.

 

DIVISION III

YOUTH DIVISION - (Under age 19). Any AIS registered and introduced iris specimen. A youth (under age 19), may exhibit in either the Youth Division or the regular Division but not both. All entries in this division are eligible for Best Specimen in Show award

 

DIVISION IV

NOVICE DIVISION - Entrants can only be first time exhibitors or past exhibitors who have never won a first place ribbon. Entrants are only eligible for DVIS ribbons. Specimen must be an AIS registered and introduced, with the entry card properly filled out. Grooming should be attempted.

 

DIVISION V

UNIDENTIFIED IRIS - Any iris not identified - judged on condition and grooming only.

Only eligible for DVIS ribbons.

 

DIVISION VI

ARTISTIC DIVISION** - Designs using one or more iris blooms where the iris is the dominant flower in the design.  The use of iris foliage in a design is the choice of the designer.  Plant material used in a design does NOT have to have been grown by the designer.  No accessories are permitted and the use of any part(s) of plants on the state conservation list is strictly prohibited.  Exhibits will be judged by AIS rules only. 

 

**The show committee will endeavor to protect all exhibits but cannot be responsible for loss or damage to the exhibitor's property.

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SHOW AWARDS

 

AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY AWARDS

 

DIVISION I

 

SECTION AWARDS - One first, one second or one third place ribbon may be awarded for each cultivar. More than one honorable mention ribbon may be awarded, if merited.

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE - BEST SPECIMEN IN SHOW  - (Queen of Show).

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE - SPECIAL MERIT - Four runners-up to Queen of Show.

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE, SILVER MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE - Sweepstakes award for the most first place ribbons. (minimum of 20 cultivars; 5 exhibitors)

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE, BRONZE MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE - Sweepstakes award

for second most first place ribbons. (minimum 20 cultivars; 5 exhibitors)

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE - BEST IN SECTION - (minimum five cultivars; three exhibitors)

 

 

DIVISION II - SEEDLINGS

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE AND EXHIBITION CERTIFICATE - BEST SEEDLING OF SHOW - Most exceptional exhibited at the show.

 

 

DIVISION III - YOUTH DIVISION

 

SECTION AWARDS - One first, one second or one third place ribbon may be awarded for each cultivar. More than one honorable mention ribbon may be awarded, if merited.

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE, SILVER MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE - Sweepstakes award for the most first place ribbons. (minimum of 10 cultivars; 2 exhibitors)

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE, BRONZE MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE - Sweepstakes award

for second most first place ribbons. (minimum 10 cultivars; 2 exhibitors)

 

DELAWARE VALLEY IRIS SOCIETY AWARDS

 

DIVISION IV - NOVICE

 

First, second, third and honorable mention ribbons may be awarded. Ribbons are supplied by DVIS. Not eligible for AIS awards.

 

DIVISION V - UNIDENTIFIED IRIS

 

First, second, third and honorable mention ribbons may be awarded. Ribbons are supplied by DVIS. Not eligible for AIS awards.

 

DIVISION VI - ARTISTIC DIVISION

 

AIS PURPLE ROSETTE - BEST DESIGN OF SHOW

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Directions

 

The Tyler Arboretum  is located at 515 Painter Road in Media, PA, off of Rt. 352 just north of Granite Run Mall (intersection of US 1 and Rt. 352).  There are Arboretum signs at the intersection of Painter Road and Rt. 352.  Entries will be received at the Visitor Center Aboretum entrance.

 

Also see www.tylerarboretum.org/ for directions. 

 

A pdf copy of the Show Schedule is available HERE