Section Happenings cont.
‘Miss Apple’ ( Marty Schafer & Jan Sacks 2009, SIB)
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vendor’s perspective on the challenges and rewards of
maintaining a collection of several thousand cultivars.
If you are attending the convention, please plan to
attend! We think you’ll enjoy it.
—Cathy Egerer, president
SIBERIAN IRIS SOCIETY (SIS)
The Morgan-Wood Medal for 2018 went to ‘Miss
Apple’ which, according to the hybridizers Marty
Schafer and Jan Sacks, was their first red Siberian. They
admit that it is not fire engine red, but it is a lot more
red than the typical wine-red siberians that used to
be called “red.” It is also a wonderful grower, which is
why it warranted this top award for Siberians. The King
County Iris Society in Washington will be hosting the
2021 Siberian-Species Convention, with plantings in the
greater Seattle area.
REBLOOMING IRIS SOCIETY (RIS)
RIS members are looking forward to the California
convention and all the iris bloom that we will see
and enjoy. At our Section meeting on Wednesday
we will have a special program by Michael Sutton
on his hybridizing program and how he is working
‘Above The Rim’ (Michael Sutton 2010, TB)
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with rebloomers. He will have lots of pictures of his
introductions and his seedlings. We invite everyone
to come and see and hear Michael Sutton and the
advancements he has made with the genus Iris.
—Jim Landers, president
SOCIETY FOR LOUISIANA IRISES (SLI)
The annual SLI convention will be held April 4–7,
2019 in Lafayette, LA. Lafeyette is in the heart of
Acadiana in South Louisiana and is a beautiful and
fascinating part of the State. Lafayette was also the
site of SLS conventions for more than 50 years. See
louisianas.org for more information.
SOCIETY FOR PACIFIC COAST IRIS (SPCNI)
Following are two field trips planned by SPCNI:
There is a field trip that will include viewing Iris
tenax on the north Oregon coast, on June 5 at Ecola
State Park, the northernmost known population
of I. tenax on the Pacific Northwest coast. Other
species seen on this trail include Sidalcea hirtipes
and several violets. The hike starts at 9 a.m., is about
three miles long, and will end at around 1 p.m. Wear
boots and weather appropriate clothing; bring food
and water. Entry to Ecola State Park requires a
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