Check Out the Region 21 Library

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Region 21 Library HoldingsOne of the iris resources you should be aware of and use is the Region 21 Library.  There are a variety of Iris books, AIS and Region 21 Bulletins, Median Iris Society Bulletins, and several iris tapes.  The photo at the left shows our holdings as of a few years ago.  (If you would like a print of this, here is the Region21Library PDF.)  Our most recent acquisition is the Kelly Norris book A Guide to Bearded Irises: Cultivating the Rainbow for Beginners and Enthusiasts

To check out a book or tape, contact Marj Jansen at 54974 835th Road, Norfolk, NE 68701 or call her at 402-371-8722.  Note that the Region pays for the shipping of these items.

George Sutton, Well-Known Iris Hybridizer, Passes Away

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George Sutton, the founder of Sutton’s Iris Gardens and a prolific hybridizer, died May 29, 2013 at the age of 80.  He registered hundreds of irises including some from most of the iris classes.  Two of his Arilbred irises won the William Mohr Medal, ‘Ulalena’ in 2010, and ‘Shabaza’ in 2008.  He and his late wife Margaret were instrumental in creating the Porterville Iris Festival.

Obituaries can be found here and here.  Our condolences to his family.

Vic Seller’s Memorial Iris Garden Event – June 3, 2013

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Median IrisA special open garden event for the Vic Seller’s Memorial Iris Garden located at Immanuel Village will be hosted by the garden curator, Ron Crampton.  This special open garden event will be held Monday, June 3rd from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.  Please contact Ron Crampton for details.

Garden details from the Greater Omaha Iris Society website:  Vic Sellers Iris Garden (all Tall Bearded Iris).  Vic established this wonderful garden several years before his death.  Ron Crampton maintains it in Vic’s memory.

Mary Ferguson Birthday Celebration – June 8, 2013

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Purple Ruffled IrisMary Ferguson is celebrating her 80th birthday.  Her daughter Barb sent a invitation to all of the iris friends that she would love to have them attend.

OPEN HOUSE
Saturday June 8, 2013
1 to 4 pm

Norfolk Senior Center 307 West Prospect Avenue, Norfolk, NE

Please RSVP to Barb Glaser at (540-230-5816) or by email to glaser13@msn.com

Bring your warm remembrances and good wishes, but no gifts, please.

(My suggestion, if you have any fond memories you might put them in writing so they can be included in a scrapbook.)

Thank you to Carolyn Lingenfelter for the notice and suggestion.  You can see the Norfolk Daily News announcement on their website.

Request for Roland Philippi Iris Pictures

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Kim Philippi is looking for pictures of her late father‘s irises.  She left a request in the comments on our website:

“I am Roland Philippi’s daughter. I would like to find pix of my Dad’s iris’ if any are out there. I am getting a Memorial tattoo, so clear photos would be best. Thanks to anyone who helps.”

Her email address is  Kpfroglady@gmail.com

If anyone has any pictures or suggestions, please contact her directly.

Thanks for your help.

Lincoln Iris Society Show – May 25, 2013

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The Miniature Dwarf and Standard Dwarf Irises are now blooming in Lincoln, Nebraska and are beautiful this year! Alas, with these warm days, most will be done by show time, but the later medians, tall beardeds and Siberian irises should be ready to go by then.

We invite you all to the Lincoln Iris Society Show this year. The show is scheduled for May 25th from 1:00-4:30 PM in the cafeteria area of Southeast Community College,
8800 ‘O’ Street in Lincoln, NE. If you are interested in entering the show, or for more
information contact us at lincolnirissociety@yahoo.com.  You can download the schedule and details in this PDF LIS_ShowSched-2013.

Thank you to Linda Rader for the show details and to Gary White for sharing these pictures of iris now blooming in their garden.  The top photo is the MDB Grey Pearls and the lower photo is the SDB Blue Denim which was the 1966 Cook-Douglas Medal winner.