Greater Rochester Iris Society

For gardeners interested in these beautiful and versatile perennials.
An affiliate of the American Iris Society

A reliable flowering perennial, the iris has captured the attention of many gardeners. As years go by, hybrids are introduced that offer new color, heights, textures, and blooming periods. Whether you are new to the subject, or are involved with bearded, siberian, japanese; or re-bloomers! - an area group has been formed to help us share our interests.

During 1999, organizational meetings were held for a Rochester-area society. We have had the assistance of key figures in the Western NY Iris Society from Erie county. Now the Greater Rochester Iris Society is in place. GRIS is an affiliate of the American Iris Society, and provides events for gardeners in Rochester and surrounding counties. Our iris sale in Rochester each summer is very popular!

There are several meetings scheduled at 2 month intervals. We welcome any and all to attend, and guide the course of this group. Membership information will be available at each meeting. Of course, American Iris Society (AIS) members are welcome to this affiliate group.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS BENEFITS

Local Member
$ 10 Membership in GRIS.
Western NY/GRIS newsletter.
Invitation to 'Members Only' events.
Picnic.
New members receive 1 free iris of GRIS' choice, picked up at our summer sale.

AIS Member
Yearly: $ 25/Single, $ 30/Dual
3 years: $ 60/Single, $ 75/Dual All above benefits, plus:
Quarterly AIS Bulletin, with info on growing, exhibiting, etc.
NY State newsletter; news & activities including shows & sales.
New members receive 3 free iris of GRIS' choice, picked up at our summer sale.

Contact Donna, (585)637-6025 for membership information.
Get a membership form: select the form Here; print it, fill it in and mail it.

OUR PAST MEETINGS

Dana Borglum presented programs on Irises and Companion Plants.
Slide program was given by Peter Weixlmann of the Western NY Iris Society.
Guest speakers Bob Bauer & John Coble of Ensata Gardens, specialists in Japanese & Siberian iris.
Exhibition and judging.
Dedication of Iris Friendship Garden in Highland Park on June 24, 2004.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept 24, 2005 - Western NY Iris Society's annual banquet. Guest speakers Bob Bauer & John Coble from Ensata Gardens.
Sept 25, 2005 - Western NY Iris Society's Judge's Training course.
Bearded iris

American Iris Society information

You may also be interested in: Greater Rochester Perennial Society | Genesee Valley Hosta Society

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS	BENEFITS
Local Member $ 10	Membership in GRIS. Western NY/GRIS newsletter. Invitation to 'Members Only' events. Picnic. New members receive 1 free iris of GRIS' choice, picked up at our summer sale.
AIS Member Yearly: $ 25/Single, $ 30/Dual 3 years: $ 60/Single, $ 75/Dual	All above benefits, plus: Quarterly AIS Bulletin, with info on growing, exhibiting, etc. NY State newsletter; news & activities including shows & sales. New members receive 3 free iris of GRIS' choice, picked up at our summer sale.