By Susanne Holland Spicker
The American Iris Society Blog, "World of Irises," extends a hearty welcome to all iris lovers and is happy to give an introduction to the Spring Edition of IRISES: The Bulletin of the American Iris Society. Whether this is your first time viewing, or you're a member of The American Iris Society, we hope you enjoy the new Spring 2018 issue.
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 area of the AIS website for more details.
The Spring issue of the AIS Bulletin is already available for online viewing and accessible via the Emembers section of the AIS website. The print copy is in the hands of U.S. Post Office.
Featured on the cover is 'SUMMER HONEY' (Betty Wilkerson 2013 TB-Re), photo by Carole Buchheim.
This edition offers a wealth of information, good articles, and lots of beautiful pictures.
Page 11 gives us important information concerning Novelty, Spuria and HIPS (Historic Iris Preservation Society).
On page 12, Mike Lockatell gives us a nice article on the late Betty Wilkerson (1941-2017). "A Bridge In Time" highlights the cool season rebloom hybridizer with lots of beautiful pictures of her reblooming cool season irises. It's a wonderful insight to this great lady and her lovely irises.
On page 16 we have the news of our Youth achievers. The winner of the Clarke Cosgrove Memorial Award for Youth Achievement, Hope Winzer - Region 18, is announced. Congratulations!
On page 24, Jim Morris takes a look ahead to 2020, the 100th anniversary of the American Iris Society in New York City. Jim also looks back with a comprehensive capsule of the Tall Bearded Iris history. You won't want to miss this fascinating article!
On page 30, Terry Aitkin gives us an excellent article in "The Continued Search for the Red Iris." Compelling information from Terry--thank you!
And on page 44, "Ask the Vets" gives us some very informative and interesting answers to questions pertaining to all irises. Excellent!
Not a member of the AIS (American Iris Society)? Please see our website for information about becoming one: http://irises.org/
There is much more to view and read in the Spring 2018 Edition of 'Irises,' either in digital or print formats. If you're an AIS member, you will be receiving your print edition soon. If you're an e-member, that version is already available online.
The American Iris Society Blog, "World of Irises," extends a hearty welcome to all iris lovers and is happy to give an introduction to the Spring Edition of IRISES: The Bulletin of the American Iris Society. Whether this is your first time viewing, or you're a member of The American Iris Society, we hope you enjoy the new Spring 2018 issue.
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 area of the AIS website for more details.
The Spring issue of the AIS Bulletin is already available for online viewing and accessible via the Emembers section of the AIS website. The print copy is in the hands of U.S. Post Office.
Featured on the cover is 'SUMMER HONEY' (Betty Wilkerson 2013 TB-Re), photo by Carole Buchheim.
This edition offers a wealth of information, good articles, and lots of beautiful pictures.
Page 11 gives us important information concerning Novelty, Spuria and HIPS (Historic Iris Preservation Society).
On page 12, Mike Lockatell gives us a nice article on the late Betty Wilkerson (1941-2017). "A Bridge In Time" highlights the cool season rebloom hybridizer with lots of beautiful pictures of her reblooming cool season irises. It's a wonderful insight to this great lady and her lovely irises.
On page 16 we have the news of our Youth achievers. The winner of the Clarke Cosgrove Memorial Award for Youth Achievement, Hope Winzer - Region 18, is announced. Congratulations!
On page 24, Jim Morris takes a look ahead to 2020, the 100th anniversary of the American Iris Society in New York City. Jim also looks back with a comprehensive capsule of the Tall Bearded Iris history. You won't want to miss this fascinating article!
On page 30, Terry Aitkin gives us an excellent article in "The Continued Search for the Red Iris." Compelling information from Terry--thank you!
And on page 44, "Ask the Vets" gives us some very informative and interesting answers to questions pertaining to all irises. Excellent!
Not a member of the AIS (American Iris Society)? Please see our website for information about becoming one: http://irises.org/
There is much more to view and read in the Spring 2018 Edition of 'Irises,' either in digital or print formats. If you're an AIS member, you will be receiving your print edition soon. If you're an e-member, that version is already available online.
We wish you a great spring bloom season,
and happy gardening!
