DIVISION
I:
Horticulture:
OPEN TO ALL BY CULTIVAR:
(Each entry is one stalk unless otherwise
designated.)
SECTIONS:
- Iris Species
- Species – X (Interspecies Crosses)
- Miniature Dwarf Bearded
- Standard Dwarf Bearded
- Intermediate Bearded
- Border Bearded
- Miniature Tall Bearded
- Tall Bearded
- Siberian
- Pure Aril
- Arilbred
- Spuria
- Louisiana
- Japanese
- Historic (Any Iris introduced more than 30 years ago;
Date of introduction must be on the entry tag.)
- Any other type of Iris not listed
- Bulbous (Not eligible for Best Specimen)
- Three stalks – one cultivar, 3 containers (Not
eligible for Best Specimen)
- Collection – Five different cultivars and/or
species. Five containers (not eligible for Best Specimen)
DIVISION II:
Seedlings:
(Any type)
DIVISION III:
Youth:
(Open to Youth by cultivar.)
(SECTIONS
AS IN DIVISION I.)
DIVISION IV:
Educational displays:
(Reserve
space with Show Chair.)
DIVISION V:
Commercial displays:
(Reserve space with Show Chair.)
Potted Iris, unidentified Iris and any other at discretion
of Show chair.
(Tables are not judged.)
IRIS SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
SHOW RULES
HORTICULTURE RULES FOR ISM SHOWS
- Entries are open to anyone who grows Irises. Each exhibitor
is limited to one entry of any particular variety (class).
All entries must be correctly identified and entered in the
proper division, section and class.
- Entries will be received from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. Sun., June
1. Late entries will not be judged. Containers provided by
show.
- Exhibitors must register their name and address with the
Show Clerk.
- Exhibits must have been grown and entered by the exhibitor whose
name appears on the show tag.
- Adult members of a family must enter as one exhibitor in all
divisions. Youth members may enter as individuals in the youth
division only.
- Youth members are those who have not reached the age of nineteen
(19) at show time.
- Entry tags and containers will be furnished for all exhibits.
- This show is being held by, and judged under the rules and
regulations of the American Iris Society.
- Official rules and regulations of AIS cannot be violated.
- Only AIS judges and clerks should be present during judging.
- Exhibitors are requested to remove all unused materials and
containers from the show area.
- At the close of the show, 5:00 P.M., June 1, exhibitors must claim their own exhibits and ribbons. Plant materials not claimed will be disposed of at the discretion of the show chairpersons.
- Seedlings must be entered under seedling number or registered
name.
- On items not covered by these rules, the decisions of the Show
Chairs are final.
AWARDS
- One first, second, and third place ribbon may be awarded to
each CULTIVAR (variety), except seedling, if appropriate in the
opinion of the judges.
- Exhibition Certificate and Best Seedling of Show Rosette will
be awarded to the best seedling in the show. Additional certificates
may be awarded to any seedlings that receive five or more votes
from the attending judges.
- Section ribbons will be awarded if worthy.
- The best specimen is chosen from all competitive single specimens
except seedling and bulbous entries.
- The American Iris Society Silver Medal and Certificate will
be awarded to the exhibitor for the largest number of blue ribbons
(reds and whites to break ties) in Horticulture.
- The American Iris Society Bronze Medal and Certificate will
be awarded to the exhibitor for the second largest number of
blue ribbons (reds and whites to break ties) in Horticulture.
- Youth Division must contain at least 10 entries and at least
2 exhibitors to qualify for AIS Youth Silver and Bronze Medals
and Certificates.
- Awards will be presented at the ISM Annual Fall Awards Banquet.
JUDGING
All Horticultural judging shall be done by AIS judges. The Judges Chairperson will be responsible for inviting all ISM judges. The Judges Chair shall assign judges for judging, provide seedling ballots, collect them, and make all decisions regarding judging. ISM judges may not knowingly judge their own flowers or any flowers from their own gardens shown by members of their households.
COURT
OF HONOR
The Court of honor shall include; Best Design of Show, Best Youth Design; Best Horticultural Specimen, Section Champions, and if merited, other Special Awards as listed. All Court of Honor exhibits must score 90 or more points. Court of Honor horticultural winners shall be selected per secret ballot by AIS judges without exhibits considered for the Court of Honor.
RULES FOR DIVISION VI: ARTISTIC
- Entries are open to all. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry
per class. The exhibitor may enter in only one section.
- All arrangements must be the work of the exhibitor.
- Irises must be the dominant flower. Entries may include any
type of plant material except artificial unless otherwise specified.
- Irises need not be grown by the exhibitor. Entry tags should
include Iris name if known.
- Mats, backgrounds, bases and accessories may be used in all
classes. If a background is used, the exhibitor must provide
the means of support.
- Exhibitors must claim their property immediately after the
close of the show at 5:00 P.M.
- Judging will be done by qualified artistic judge(s). Their
decision is final.
- Horticultural rules 9, 10, and 12 also apply to Artistic Division.
Scale of points for Judging
Conformance to schedule |
10 |
| Design |
35 |
| Creative Expression |
20 |
| Color |
20 |
| Distinction |
15 |
AWARDS FOR DIVISION VI: ARTISTIC
- One First, Second, and Third place ribbon may be awarded in
each class, if appropriate, in the opinion of the judge.
- A Best
Design of Show Rosette will be awarded to the best of show, both
Open and Youth.
- A Sweepstakes Rosette will be awarded to the
largest number of blue ribbons (reds and whites to break ties).
- Additional Special Awards may be given at the discretion of
the judge. Additional Special Awards will be presented at the
ISM Annual Awards Banquet.
DIVISION IV –
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS:
- Entries are open to al1. Space must be reserved with the Show
Chair. State table or floor space requirements.
- Displays must inform
and instruct the public about AIS and/or various
aspects of growing and designing with irises.
- First, Second and
Third place ribbons may be awarded if appropriate in the opinion
of the judge(s).
- A Bronze Medal/Certificate for Educational Exhibit
will be awarded to the best of show.
DIVISION V –
COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS:
- Commercial Exhibitors receive designation by the Show Committee.
Space must be reserved with the Show Chair. State table or floor
space requirements.
- Display should show the color, form, and variety
of irises available from the Exhibitor. Quality, dramatic impact,
organization, and placement of material are judging criteria.
Handouts are allowed.
- First, Second, and Third place ribbons may
be awarded, if appropriate, in the opinion of the judge(s).
- A Bronze Medal/Certificate for Commercial Exhibit will be awarded
to the best of show.
DIVISION VI – ARTISTIC:
MID-SEASON IRIS SHOW
June 1, 2008
Around the World
YOUTH:
An exhibitor who has not reached his
nineteenth birthday on the opening of the show.
1. The Great Pyramids
2. The North Pole
AMATEUR:
An exhibitor who has not won more than five (5) blue ribbons in
the Artistic Section of any combination of Iris shows.
Class
3. The Great
Lakes
4. Victoria Falls
5. Great Wall
of China
6. Marvels
7. Hawaiian Eyes
OPEN:
Open to all arrangers.
Class
8. Scottish Sensation
9. British Royalty
10. The Orient
11. Equatorial Africa
12. Shangrila
The
Iris Society of Minnesota will take reasonable care, but will not
be held responsible for loss or damage, to person, or property,
during or after the show.
You are invited to join
THE
IRIS SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
Membership Secretary
Jack Worel
10930 Holly Ln.,
Osseo, MN 55369
membership@irismn.org
Bi-annual dues
$10.00
EXHIBITION COMMITTEE 2007
EXHIBITION
CHAIR
William Dougherty (763)
785-2543
wmcdougherty@cs.com
SHOW CHAIR
Barbara Sautner (952)
884-8254
SCHEDULE
John Sautner (952) 884-8254
ARTISTIC
Barbara Sautner
CLASSIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
Judges Chair: Jack
Worel
(763) 420-4876
Clerks: Tim Moore
Staging: John
Sautner
HOSPITALITY
Iris Society of Minnesota Members
PUBLICITY
William
Dougherty
Barbara Sautner
You are invited to join
THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY
Membership Secretary
Tom Gormley
10616 Timber Ridge Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-8268
E-mail: aismemsec@earthlink.net
Phone: 636-274-6149
Fax: (same) 636-274-6149
Annual dues: $25 single
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