SOUTHGATE MALL at J.C. PENNEY’S COURT

Missoula, Montana

l0: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.

Chairperson:  Betty Ann Gustafson 251-3526

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

 

1.                  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 10:45 a.m. Late entries will NOT be eligible for judging or awards, but can be used for display purposes.

5.                  Horticultural judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Artistic judging will begin at 11:00 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.

 

HORTICULTURE RULES

1.      All entries MUST be grown, staged and placed IN PERSON in the proper section by the exhibitor. MIS will  

        provide the tubular containers. Space will be available at the show site for staging.

2.      The show consists of four divisions: I- Horticulture Open; II- Horticulture Youth 18 and under; III-Horticulture    

        \ Novice; IV- Seedlings. 

3.      Youth exhibitors and Novice exhibitors may enter their respective divisions or the Open Division but not

        both.   

4.      A Novice is one who has won 6 blue ribbons or less.  Open is one who has won 7 or more blue ribbons. 

5.      Every attempt will be made to identify the registered name of the entry.  Unnamed Iris will be used for display purposes only.

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.

7.      Only AIS registered varieties of Iris will be eligible for “Best Specimen of the Show”.

8.      Bulbous irises are not eligible for “Best Specimen of the Show” although ribbons are counted for medals.

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”.

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

 

 

Division I – Horticulture Open

 

SECTIONS:

A.                 Tall Bearded Iris

B.                 Space Age Iris

C.                 Medians:

Groups:

1.      SDB – Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris

2.      IB – Intermediate Bearded Iris

3.      MTB – Miniature Tall Bearded Iris

4.      BB – Border Bearded Iris

D.                 Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris  (MDB)

E.                  Aril Iris

F.                  Aril-bred Iris

G.                 Historic Iris  (introduced prior to 1982)

H.                 Beardless Iris

Groups:

1.      Siberian Iris

2.      Spuria Iris

3.      Other 

I.                    Species Iris

Groups:

1.      Missouriensis Iris

2.      Any other Species

J.                   English Box

K.                Collection of Three

L.                  MIS “Flower of the Year”  “GOLDEN PANTHER”

M.               People’s Choice  “Not eligible for AIS awards”

N.                Unnamed or Unknown Iris.  Exhibits in this class are not eligible for any AIS Ribbons.  A MIS ribbon if warranted will be awarded.

 

DIVISION II - HORTICULTURE YOUTH

Sections and groups applied as in Division I

 

DIVISION III - HORTICULTURE   NOVICE

Sections and Groups applied in Division 1

 

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)  

                        Best Seedling in Show ….Ribbon Award if merited

 

Division I, II, III, Horticulture Awards

 

Purple Rosettes and Other Awards:

Awards as individually described and scoring 95 points or more as follows:

 

Best Specimen of  Show ……. Divisions I, II, III, Sections A - I

First Runner – up……………... Divisions I, II, III, Sections A - I

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 

                                                     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

                                                     variety, correctly labeled.  Each box shall have a title. Blue ribbons are counted 

                                                     for the medals.  Not eligible for Best Specimen of the Show.

 

Collection of Three ……….......Section K, a collection of three (3) individual blooms consisting of 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

                                                     Show. Also eligible for the Leroy Schultz Silver Award.

MIS Flower of the Year …........ Section L, Dykes Medal Winner---“GOLDEN PANTHER”

 

People Choice Award ….....…Section M, A trophy for DISPLAY only, given to the entry receiving the greatest

                                                    number of votes by the viewing public.  Voting 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Section M

                                                    must be entered to win.

 

Special Awards to be given by the Missoula Iris Society

Silver awards are for DISPLAY only

Sweepstakes Medals from AIS

                                       

         Explanation of Horticulture Awards

Best Tall Bearded……………………………………….…Ribbon Award

Best Other Than Tall Bearded………………………….…Ribbon Award

Best Space Age …………………. …….………Billie Gray Silver Award

Best Median …………………………………………………. Silver Tray

Best SDB………………………………………..…  Symes Silver Award

Best IB …………………………………Carryl Meyer Silver Cup Award

Best MTB………………………………………….Violette Silver Award

Best BB ……………………………………………………Ribbon Award

Best MDB …………………………………………………Ribbon Award

Best Aril, Aril-Bred……………………“Brassy Broad” Brass Cup Award

Best Species………………………………….. Nancy Ryan Silver Award

Best Siberian ………………………………………………Ribbon Award

Best Spuria ………………………………………………..Ribbon Award

Best Other………………………………………………… Ribbon Award

Best White ………………………………………….Glacier Silver Award

Best Pink………………………….. Frances Cass Memorial Silver Cup

Best Orange……………………………….. Donna Bowers Silver Award

Best Yellow …………………………….Darfler Memorial Silver Award

Best Black…………………………………………… Ebony Tray Award

Best Blue…………………………………… Big Sky Silver Tray Award

Best Red …………………………………………… Weber Silver Award

Best Lavender ………………………………………………Silver Award

Best Purple ………………………………………....Bowers Silver Award

Best Blend ………………………….Duane Cass Memorial Silver Award

Best Amoena …………………………………..President’s Silver Award

Best Plicata…………………………… B. Burns Memorial Silver Award

Best Neglecta …………………………………Honk Meyer Silver Award

Best Variegata……………………………………………. Ribbon Award

Best Bi-Color, Best Bi-Tone……………………………… Ribbon Award

Best Banded, Rimmed or Edged Type…………………..Ribbon Award

Best Broken Color…………………………………………Ribbon Award

 

                All Silver Awards are for DISPLAY only           

                                      

All entries in the Horticulture Division above are eligible for these awards.

A.     Collection of Three…………………………Leroy Schultz Silver Award.

B.     MIS “Flower of the Year” Dykes Medal winner 2 yrs back….Iris Picture

Award.

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.

 

 

Division V – Artistic Rules:

DIVISION VI EDUCATIONAL

 

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.

 

 

DIVISION VII COMERICAL

An award of APPRECIATION.      A light orchid rosette may be awarded.

Class 1: An exhibit pertaining to their business.

 

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