SOUTHGATE MALL at J.C. PENNEY’S COURT

Missoula, Montana

l0:A.M. – 7:00  P.M.

 

AVAILABLE AWARDS - 50^th ANNUAL MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY SHOW 

South Gate Mall 

Best Space Age ..................................................Billie Gray Silver Award Best SDB Symes ...................................................................Silver Award Best IB Carryl Meyer ......................................................Silver Cup Award Best MTB.............................................................................. Ribbon 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 Tall Bearded................................................................ Ribbon 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 Variegate..................................................................... 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 winner 2 yrs back Iris Picture Award C. Peoples Choice Trophy and certificate      Trophy will be given by Southgate Mall 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.

 

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: 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 11a.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 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: Horticulture Open, Horticulture Youth 18 and under, Horticulture Novice,

    Seedlings. Youth exhibitors may enter exhibits in the Youth Division or Horticulture Open, but not both.

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

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

    purposes only..

5. This is a cultivar show, exhibitors may enter only ONE specimen per named variety, but may enter as many

    section and varieties as desired.

6. Only AIS registered varieties of Specie Iris will be eligible for Best Specimen of the Show.

7. Bulbous irises are not eligible for Best Specimen of the show although ribbons are counted for medals.

8. Small Garden Award-a-special category for any exhibitor who grows 75 cultivars or less. This exhibitor will

    remain eligible for all awards in the show given during the show. Those entrants who wish to compete for this

    award must notify Entry Clerk when there number is assigned.

9. English Box-a collection of six (6) individual blooms, each bloom of a different variety, correctly labeled, all of

    the same group. Each box shall have a title. The blue ribbons are counted for the medals. Not eligible for the

    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 the Best Specimen of the Show.

ENTRY TAG DIRECTIONS  

 

Please mark the Entry Tag correctly both top and bottom with the correct Division, Section. Group/Class and variety 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 Variety: Snow Season

 

 

DIVISION I, II, III

HORTICULTURE AWARDS

Purple Rosettes and Other Awards:

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

DIVISION I   HORTICULTURE OPEN

SECTIONS:

                  A.  Tall bearded Iris

B.      Space Age Iris

C.       Median Iris

         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 l973)

H.      Beardless Iris

          Groups:

1.      Siberian Iris

2.      Spuria Iris

3.      Other

I.               Species Iris

         Groups:

1.      Missouriensis Iris

2.       Any Other Iris

K.      English Box

L.        Collection of Three

M.     MIS “Flower of the Year”

N.      People’s Choice Not eligible for other awards.

O.       Not named, 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.

 

Best Seedling Exhibit in Show...........Ribbon Award

AIS Exhibition Certificate (EC) if merited

 

Any other seedling receiving five (5) or more votes from accredited

AIS judges attending the show also receives an EC.

 

DIVISION V   ARTISTIC RULES

 

1. One or more iris bloom’s must be used in 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.

2. The use of Iris foliage in a design is the choice of the designer.

3. Plant material used in a design does Not have to be grown by the Designer.

4. The use of any part(s) of plants on the state conservation list is strictly

    prohibited.

5. The show committee will endeavor to protect all exhibits but cannot be

    responsible for loss or damage to exhibitor’s property.

6. Exhibitor must have entry completed and in its place by 10:45 a.m.

                    7. Youth entries will be judged separately from Adult entries.

 

 ARTISTIC DESIGN AWARDS

 

Silver Award ..................................................................................................................................................Sweepstake

Bronze Award........................................................................................................................... Runner-up Sweepstakes

Purple Rosette .................................................................................................Top Award Classes1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8

Purple Rosette............................................................................. Novice a person who has never won a Blue Ribbon

Youth Award ....................................................................................................................A person who is 18 and under.

Designers Choice................................................................................... Top Blue Ribbon with a score of 95 or more

                                                                                                                    In classes 1,2,3,&4. NGC rules apply.

Tri-Color Award .......................................................................................Top Blue Ribbon with a score of 95 or more

                                                                                                                    In classes 5,6,7&8. NGC rules apply.

 

DIVISION VI EDUCATIONAL

 

An exhibit pertaining to the advancement of knowledge concerning any aspect of the culture of iris.  Plant material need not have been grown by the exhibitor. 

 

DIVISION VII COMERICAL

 

AWARD: An award of appreciation Rosette may be awarded.

 

Class1:   An exhibit pertaining to their business

 

For Information Regarding the Show call:

 

Betty Ann Gustafson 251-3526

Donna Dowell 542-1945

Ed Verplancke 728-9376

 

 

Special "Thank You" to:

 

Southgate Mall Management

Fort Missoula Historical Museum Personnel

The Members of the Missoula Iris Society for their dedication

in making the show a success.

 

 

SHOW JUDGES:

Head Judge Roger Muir

Iris Judges: Gary Clark, Cindy Davis, Swede Gustafson, James Sadler, Alverta Symes, Ann Violette,

Lynn Weger.

 

National Garden Club Judges:  Gary Clark, James Sadler and Lynn Weger and other Visiting National Garden Club Judges

 

American Iris Society Application information:

Contact Tom Gormley AIS Membership Secretary,

PO Box 177 DeLeon Springs FL 32130

Email: aismemsec@irises.org .

 

Missoula Iris Society Application information:

Mail to: Swede Gustafson

3128 Eldora Lane. Missoula Mt 59803

Phone: 251-3526

 

 

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