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- MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY
- AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN IRIS
SOCIETY
- 53rd ANNUAL SHOW
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- "Perfume
Delights"
JUNE 8, 2013
- SOUTHGATE MALL at J.C.
PENNEY'S COURT
- Missoula, Montana
- 10:A.M. -
8:00 P.M.
- The Public is invited. The show is free of charge.
This Accredited Show is being held and
judged under the current rules and regulations of the American
Iris Society and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. All judges are
accredited and all decisions are FINAL.
Chairpersons: Betty Ann Gustafson 251-3526
and Donna Dowell 542-1945
The Iris is known as
"The Rainbow Flower."
This comes from ancient Greek mythology where Iris was the
"Goddess of the Rainbow." The rainbow is composed of the colors
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Iris
flowers appear in almost every color of the rainbow and more
including black and white. You may see them all in this show.
- General show rules
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Exhibition privileges are open to all, free of charge.
- 2. The show consists of seven divisions: 4 Horticultural; 1
each of Artistic; Educational; and Commercial..
- 3. Entry tags will be provided for all exhibitors for all
entries.
- 4. Entries will be received on the day of the show from 7:00
a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Artistic arrangements will be accepted from
7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Late entries will NOT be eligible for
judging or awards, but can be used for display purposes.
- 5. Horticultural judging and Artistic judging will begin at 10:00 a.m.
- 6. Ribbons and/or awards will be given only if warranted.
Only Blue Ribbon Winners scoring 95 points or higher will be
considered for Special Awards and for Best Specimen.
- 7. Entries are to be removed after 8:00 p.m. the evening of
the show by the exhibitor or they will be disposed of as
directed by the MIS.
- 8. The Missoula Iris Society (MIS) rules allow judges to
enter exhibits in the show.
- 9. The Missoula Iris Society is not responsible for any loss
or damage during the show.
- 10. Official rules and regulations of the American Iris
Society apply and cannot be violated.
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- HORTICULTURE RULES
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1.
All entries MUST be grown, staged and
placed IN PERSON in the proper section by the
exhibitor. MIS will
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provide the tubular containers. Space will be
available at the show site for staging.
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2.
The show consists of four divisions: I-
Horticulture Open; II- Horticulture Youth 18 and
under; III-Horticulture\ Novice; IV- Seedlings.
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3.
Youth exhibitors and Novice exhibitors
may enter their respective divisions or the Open
Division but not
both.
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4.
A Novice is one who has won 6 blue
ribbons or less. Open is one who has won 7 or
more blue ribbons.
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5.
Every attempt will be made to identify
the registered name of the entry. Unnamed Iris
will be used for display purposes only.
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6.
This is a cultivar show, exhibitors may
enter only ONE specimen per named variety but
may enter as many sections and varieties as
desired. EXCEPTION: Exhibitors entering Sections
K and L may also enter a stalk of each of the
varieties in Sections A-I.
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7.
Only AIS registered and introduced varieties of Iris
will be eligible for "Best Specimen of the
Show".
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8.
Bulbous irises are not eligible for "Best
Specimen of the Show" although ribbons are
counted for medals.
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9.
English Box--a collection of six (6)
individual blooms, each bloom of a different
variety, correctly labeled, all the same group.
Each box shall have a title. The blue ribbons
are counted for the medals. Entry is not
eligible for "Best Specimen of the Show".
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10.
Collection of Three- a collection of
three (3) Iris blooms consisting of: 1 Plicata,
blend or fancy iris bloom and (1) bloom of each
of the corresponding predominant colors. Blue
ribbons are counted for medals. Not eligible
for "Best Specimen of the Show".
- ENTRY TAG DIRECTIONS
Please mark the Entry Tag correctly - both top
and bottom - with the correct Division, Section and Variety. Add the
Group/Class where applicable. Failure could lead to the
disqualification of the exhibit.
Example: Division
Horticulture I Section ______A____
Group/Class
________ Variety: Mary Frances
Example: Division
Horticulture I Section C
Group/Class
_____1____ Variety: Snow Season
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Division I -
Horticulture Open
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- SECTIONS:
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A. Tall Bearded Iris
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B.
Space Age Iris
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C.
Medians:
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Groups:
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1.
SDB - Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris
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2.
IB - Intermediate Bearded Iris
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3.
MTB - Miniature Tall Bearded Iris
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4.
BB - Border Bearded Iris
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D. Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris (MDB)
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E. Aril Iris
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F. Aril-bred Iris
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G. Historic Iris (introduced prior to 1983)
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H. Beardless Iris
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Groups:
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1.
Siberian Iris
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2.
Spuria Iris
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3.
Other
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I. Species Iris
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Groups:
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1.
Missouriensis Iris
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2.
Any other Species
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J. English Box
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K. Collection of Three
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L. MIS
"Flower of the Year" "DRAMA QUEEN"
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M. People's Choice
"Not eligible for AIS awards"
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N. Unnamed or Unknown Iris. Exhibits in this class are not
eligible for any AIS Ribbons. A MIS ribbon if warranted will be
awarded.
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- DIVISION II - HORTICULTURE
YOUTH
- Sections and groups applied as in Division I
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- DIVISION III - HORTICULTURE
NOVICE
- Sections and Groups applied in Division 1
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- DIVISION IV SEEDLINGS
- Presented by the American Iris Society.
Exhibits must adhere to the AIS rules as
printed in the current Judges Handbook. Any seedling receiving five
(5) or more votes from Accredited AIS Judges attending the show will
receive an AIS Exhibition Certificate (EC)
- Seedling Awards:
- AIS Exhibit
Certificate.............(EC)
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Best Seedling in Show...........
Ribbon Award if
merited
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Division I,
II, III, Horticulture Awards
- Purple Rosettes and Other Awards:
- Awards as individually described and scoring 95 points or
more as follows:
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- Best Specimen of Show ..........Divisions I, II, III, Sections A
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- First Runner - up........................Divisions I, II, III, Sections A -
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- AIS Silver Medal.........................Awarded to an Exhibitor winning
the Most blue ribbons
- in Horticulture
Divisions I, II, & III.. In case of a tie, the red ribbons will
be
- counted.
- AIS Bronze Medal.....................Awarded to an Exhibitor winning the
Second most blue ribbons in Horticulture
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Divisions I, II, & III. In case of a tie, the red ribbons will
be counted.
- Best Seedling of the Show.......Awarded if merited to a
seedling.
- English Box................................Section J, a collection of six (6)
individual blooms, each bloom of a different
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variety, correctly labeled. Each box shall have a title. Blue
ribbons are counted
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for the medals. Not eligible for Best Specimen of the Show.
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- Collection of Three....................Section K, a collection of
three (3) individual blooms consisting of Plicata, blend,
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or fancy iris bloom and 1 bloom of each of the corresponding
predominant
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colors. Blue ribbons are counted for medals. Not eligible for
Best Specimen of
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Show. Also eligible for the Leroy Schultz Silver Award.
- MIS Flower of the Year..............Section L, Dykes Medal
Winner "Drama Queen"........Iris Picture Award
- People Choice Award...............Section M, A trophy for DISPLAY
only, given to the entry receiving the greatest
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number of votes by the viewing public. Voting 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Section M
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must be entered to win.
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- Special Awards to be given
by the Missoula Iris Society
- Silver awards are for DISPLAY only
- Sweepstakes Medals from AIS
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Explanation of Horticulture Awards
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- Best Tall Bearded
- Best Other Than Tall Bearded
- Best Space Age
- Best Median
- Best SDB
- Best IB
- Best MTB
- Best BB
- Best MDB
- Best Aril, Aril-Bred
- Best Species
- Best Siberian
- Best Spuria
- Best Other
- Best White
- Best Pink
- Best Orange
- Best Yellow
- Best Black
- Best Blue
- Best Red
- Best Lavender
- Best Purple
- Best Blend
- Best Amoena
- Best
Plicata
- Best
Neglecta
- Best
Variegata
- Best Bi-Color, Best Bi-Tone
- Best Banded, Rimmed or Edged Type
- Best Broken Color
- Best Brown Tone
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- Ribbon Award
- Ribbon Award
- Billie Gray Silver Award
- Silver Tray
- Symes Silver Award
- Carryl Meyer Silver Cup Award
- Violette Silver Award
- Ribbon Award
- Ribbon Award
- "Brassy Broad" Brass Cup Award
- Nancy Ryan Silver Award
- Ribbon Award
- Ribbon Award
- Ribbon Award
- Glacier Silver Award
- Frances Cass Memorial
Silver Cup
- Donna Bowers Silver
Award
- Darfler Memorial
Silver Award
- Ebony Tray Award
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Big Sky Silver
Tray Award
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Weber Silver
Award
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Silver Award
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Bowers
Silver Award
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Duane
Cass
Memorial
Silver Award
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President's
Silver Award
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B. Burns
Memorial
Silver
Award
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Honk
Meyer
Silver
Award
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Ribbon
Award
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Ribbon Award
- Ribbon Award
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Ribbon Award
- Judy Blunt Silver Award
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All
Silver Awards are for DISPLAY only
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- All entries in the Horticulture Division above are
eligible for these awards.
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A.
Collection of
Three.............................................................Leroy Schultz Silver
Award.
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B.
MIS "Flower of the Year" Dykes
Medal winner 2 yrs back.............Iris Picture Award.
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C.
Peoples
Choice.....................................................................................................Trophy
- Trophy will be for DISPLAY
only to the specimen receiving the greatest
- number of votes by the
viewing public.
- Voting will begin at
10:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.
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Division
V - Artistic Rules:
One or
more iris blooms must be used on each design and should be the dominant
flower in the design.
NO
artificial plant material and NO spraying of any live plant material is
allowed.
- The use of Iris foliage in
a design is the choice of the Designer.
- Plant materials used in a
design does NOT have to be grown by the Designer.
- The use of any part(s) of
plants on the state conservation list is strictly prohibited.
- The show committee will
endeavor to protect all exhibits but cannot be held responsible for
loss or damage to the
exhibitor's property.
- Designer must have entry
completed and in place by 10:45 a.m.
- Youth entries
will be judged separately from the Adult entries.
- Judging in the Artistic Design Division will
be done by Accredited American Iris Society Judges or
National Garden Club Accredited judges.
- Artistic
Sections
- The number of Blue
Ribbons won by the exhibitor in a
- recognized flower show
determines the section to enter.
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N.
Novice................................................A person
who has never won a Blue Ribbon
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Beginner...............................A person who has won 1 to
5 Blue Ribbons
- I. Intermediate.........................A
person who has won 6 to 11 Blue Ribbons
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Advanced..................A person who has won more than 12 Blue
Ribbons
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Youth..........................................................A
person under 18 years of age.
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- Entry Tag Directions:
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- Please mark the Entry Tag correctly – top and bottom.
Failure could lead to the disqualification of the exhibit.
The tag must be marked with the correct Division, Section,
Group/Class and Variety where applicable.
- Example: Division
_______V_____
Section _________A____
- Group/Class
___1___ Variety ____________
- Variety is the name of the class.
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- Please indicate name of Iris(s) (if possible) in the
Arrangement on a separate card.
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- Artistic Design Awards
- Purple Rosettes
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- Best of
Show.......................Best design scoring 95 points or more
in the show
- Sweepstakes...........Most blue ribbons,
if a tie, then red ribbons are counted
- Best
Overall.................................................................................................Novice
- Best
Overall.............................................................................................Beginner
- Best
Overall........................................................................................Intermediate
- Best
Overall............................................................................................Advanced
- Best
Overall....................................................................................................Youth
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- Artistic
Scale of Points
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- 1. Conformance to
Schedule..........................................................................10
- 2. Design
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balance......................................................................................................5
- b.
proportion..................................................................................................5
- c.
scale...........................................................................................................5
- d.
rhythm.........................................................................................................5
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dominance.................................................................................................5
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contrast........................................................................................................5
- 3. Color
Use......................................................................................................35
- 4. Creative
Expression.....................................................................................20
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Distinction......................................................................................................15
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TOTAL...............................................................................................................100
Artistic
Classes
"Perfume
Delights"
- 1. "White
Shoulders"..............................................................Designers
choice of design type & components
- 2. "Glow
After Dark"...............................................................Designers
choice of design type & components
- 3. "One
Man Show"................................................................Designers
choice of design type & components
- 4. "Seduction
in Black"...........................................................Designers
choice of design type & components
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"Born
Wild".........................................Designers
choice of design type & components.
Must show motion.
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"Very Hollywood"...........For
less experienced designer. Designers
choice of design type & components
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"Love and Delight"...............................................................Designers
choice of design type &
components
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"Echo".............................For
less experienced designer. Designers
choice of design type & components
- DIVISION VI - EDUCATIONAL
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- An exhibit pertaining to the advancement of knowledge
concerning any aspect of the culture of iris. Flowers for this
exhibit need not have been grown by the exhibitor. A light
orchid rosette may be awarded.
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- DIVISION VII - COMERICAL
- An award of APPRECIATION. A light orchid rosette may be
awarded.
- Class 1: An exhibit pertaining to
their business.
AWARD CEREMONY:
Will be held in
the SOUTHGATE MALL at the J. C. PENNEY'S COURT at 7:00 p.m.
For Information Regarding the Show call:
Betty Ann Gustafson 251-3526
Donna Dowell 542-1945
Alverta Symes 258-6649
Special "Thank You" to:
Southgate Mall Management
Fort Missoula Historical Museum Personnel
The Missoula Iris Society
Head Judge: Alverta Symes
Iris Judges:
Ann Violette, Region 11 Regional
Vice-President, Gary Clark,
Cindy Davis, Swede Gustafson, James Sadler, Ann Violette, Lynn
Weger, Roger Muir
Student Iris Judge: Donna Dowell
National Garden Club Judges:
Gary Clark, James Sadler and Lynn Weger
and other Visiting National Garden Club Judges
MEMBERSHIP:
American Iris Society Application information:
Contact Tom Gormley AIS Membership Secretary,
PO Box 177 DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
Missoula Iris Society Application information:
Mail to: Swede Gustafson
3128 Eldora Lane Missoula, Mt 59803
Phone: 251-3526
MIS
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