By Andi Rivarola
A warm welcome to those who are seeing IRISES, the Bulletin of The American Iris Society for the first time. If you are a member of The American Iris Society I hope you enjoy this new issue.
The Fall 2022 issue of the AIS Bulletin will be available online soon, accessible via the Emembers section of the AIS website. The print copy has been mailed via the U.S. Post Office. On the cover, Dykes Medal winner for 2022 'Football Hero' (Lynda Miller 2015, TB).
Also, featured below, the back cover, the Fred And Barbara Walther Cup winner ‘Bright And Shining Star’ (Paul Black 2020, TB).
Note: to access this area of the website, you must have a current AIS Emembership. (AIS Emembership is separate from the normal AIS membership.) Please see the Electronic Membership Information are of the AIS website for more details.
The 2022 AIS Award Winners can be viewed starting on page 2 and 3, then continues on pages 24 - 31 with a full list of winners, then ending on page 78 with more images to enjoy.
An extended version of Section Happenings with photos, articles and program information can be found on pages 14 through 17.
International News are on pages 18 through 20.
Our newer bulletin section, Beginners Corner is on page 22.
To give feedback in a survey about the AIS Bulletin please refer to page 23.
Unraveling the Awards System, an article about our very own AIS awards, is on page 32.
Are you a new member of AIS? Enjoy the article Dear Newcomer: Volunteering at an Iris Event Will Be a Reciprocal Benefit, on pages 33 - 35.
It's all about the 2023 National Convention in Dallas, TX on pages 36 through 39, including the registration form and a great description of the gardens. Welcome to DALLAS!, April 12–16, 2023.
On pages 40 - 40 enjoy beautiful pictures of the Las Cruces 2022 National Convention, plus an account of convention information, described by a member of the Mesilla Valley Iris Society in A Few Weeks After the 2022 National Convention.
And, yes, there was another convention earlier in the spring, and you can see and learn all about it on pages 50 - 58, What? Another Convention? Siberian/Species Iris Convention.
The Louisiana Iris Popularity Poll is on page 59.
On to pages 60 - 63 for Deja Vu in ‘22, AIS Region 18 Spring Meeting and Garden Tour.
Reflections on a Great Seedling Show, on pages 64 and 65.
And lastly, learn all about the New Online Iris Register on pages 66 and 67.
There's a lot more to see and read in this edition of IRISES, either in digital or print formats.
Support the Work of The American Iris Society by Becoming a Member:
Not a member of the American Iris Society? Please see our website for information about becoming one: http://irises.org/
Happy Gardening!
- Annual Print Membership receives the printed version of Irises, the Bulletin of The American Iris Society, published four times annually.
- Annual E-membership views the online version of Irises, the Bulletin of The American Iris Society. Also, has access to the online iris checklist.
- The Annual Full Membership receives both benefits described above.
- Participate in AIS’s bi-monthly Webinar Series featuring AIS experts from around the U.S.
- Get connected with AIS members from around the world, via our Facebook Group Iris Lovers, and other social media channels.
- Get to know about our lesser known irises, such as species, spuria, Japanese, Louisiana, Siberian and other beardless irises.
- Participate in the Annual convention. The next convention will be in Dallas, TX in 2023.
- Support AIS's mission of education, conservation, research, preserving historical archives, and outreach projects.
- Did you know that The American Iris Society is the registration authority for all rhizomatous irises worldwide?
- The Iris Encyclopedia is available 24-7, 365 days a year, and filled with a wealth of iris knowledge. Stop by for a visit!
