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Missoula Iris Society Annual Iris Show Schedule - 2010

 
MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY
AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY
50th ANNUAL SHOW
 
JUNE 12, 2010
 
"CELEBRATION OF GOLD"
 SOUTHGATE MALL at J.C. PENNEY’S COURT
Missoula, Montana
l0:A.M. – 7:00  P.M.
 
AVAILABLE AWARDS - 50th 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:
    Best Specimen of Show ...........................................Division I, II, III, Sections A –
    Runner – ups ..............................................................First, Second, Third Runner – up Division I,II,III, Sections A-I
    AIS Silver Medal .......................................................Awarded to and Exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in 
                                                                                         the Horticulture Division. 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 the Horticulture Division. In case of a tie, the red
                                                                                         ribbons will be counted.
    AIS Exhibition Certificate (EC)............................... Awarded as merit to seedling exhibit
    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. The blue ribbons are counted for the medals but not
                                                                                         eligible for the 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 .............................................Dykes Winner, Section L "Star Woman"
    Southgate Mall’s 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 N must  enter to win.
    Small Garden Award .................................................A silver award to be displayed during the show for an
                                                                                          exhibitor growing 75 varieties or less. Must be marked on
                                                                                          entry tag to be eligible.
     
    Special Awards to be given by the Missoula Iris Society:
    Silver for display during the show - Sweepstakes Medals from AIS
    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
     
     
    MIS Annual Rhizome Sale – July 31, 2010
     
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