Kris Jurik has another rebloomer in her garden. This is ‘Clarence’ by Zurbrigg (1991) in a November 2, 2016 photo. This rebloomer was a Wister Medal winner in 2000.
Another Central Iowa Rebloomer
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More Reblooming in Lincoln, Nebraska
Thank you to Linda Rader for this note and photo on October 26, 2016.
Reblooming in our garden today is Aunt Mary. There are two stalks with 10 buds. Not all will mature, but there are three flowers looking good. Aunt Mary is a TB, 2000 by Tim Stanek, a Region 21 resident.
Reblooming in Central Iowa
Thank you to Kris Jurik for sharing this photo of ‘Daughter Of Stars’ reblooming in her garden today. In addition to being a rebloomer, this Donald Spoon (2001) iris was a Wister Medal winner in 2007.
Reblooming in Lincoln, Nebraska
Another reblooming note from David Lionberger on October 20, 2016. Thank you David.
This is a photo of Cee Cee which bloomed today. TB, 1996, by Sterling Innerst. It is listed as a rebloomer but this is the first time it has for us. We have had it in our garden for six years or so.
Reblooming in Hallam Nebraska
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Thank you to Leslie Rule for letting us know about this rebloomer in her garden and sending the photos. Blooming October 15th, it is ‘High Ho Silver’ (Monty Beyers, 1989).
You can click on either photo to see a larger version. Then click on that to see a closeup which shows greater details of the irises. Great photos!
Marty Schafer and Jan Sacks Coming to Minnesota November 6
Another nearby iris meeting for Region 21 members to enjoy. Region 8 has Marty Schafer and Jan Sacks for its speakers this year. They are in Madison, Wisconsin Saturday, November 5th, and in Minneapolis, Minnesota Sunday, November 6th. See the details on the Minneapolis meeting here. Their presentation will be on their hybridizing program and will include one hour of judges’ training on Species Iris.
The Iris Encyclopedia has more information on their hybridizing accomplishments. You can see photos of many of their irises on the Iris Encyclopedia and at Joe Pye Weed’s Garden where they have many of them for sale.
Bonnie and Hooker Nichols in Kirkwood, Missouri October 16, 2016
Well-known hybridizers Bonnie and Hooker Nichols will be speaking this coming Sunday, October 16, 2016.
The event will take place on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 1 PM at the American Legion Post 156 which is located at 314 South Clay, Kirkwood, MO 63122. The entry is in the back. The program will be on Novelty Irises (by Bonnie) and Louisiana Irises (by Hooker). It is not a Judges Training, but, two separate talks. There will be light refreshments. The event is hosted by the Kirkwood Iris Society (KIS) but they are inviting the Greater St. Louis Iris Society (GSLIS) and anyone else in (or out of) the area to attend.
New Affiliate Forming – Heart of Iowa Iris Growers
The Heart of Iowa Iris Growers is a new American Iris Society affiliate forming in Iowa. Our first meeting was September 8 and the enthusiastic members agreed to have our meetings the last Thursday of the month beginning in October, 2016. Come to our meetings and help us grow!
Heart of Iowa Iris Growers members would like to invite interested people to their second regular meeting Oct 27, 2016 at 7 pm. The meeting will be held at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Please inquire at the desk to be directed to the meeting room. Our speakers that evening are Kelly and Libby Jensen who will be sharing preparation for entering iris for judging at an iris show. We will discuss the yearly calendar and future meeting site. All are welcome who love Irises!
Watch for Re-bloomers
David Lionberger had this note and photo in the latest Lincoln Iris Society Rainbow Messenger. Thank you David for sharing this.
Much to my surprise, as I was working in our iris beds, I
noticed there were bloom stalks on Peach Jam. Gary White
gave us this 1989 Ensminger tall bearded iris about four years
ago. It has performed well in previous years but had never
re-bloomed before. There are two large stalks with several
buds each. May blossoms have competition for September
blossoms on this one!
Region 21 Bulletin News
The Region 21 Bulletin will be published again in 2017 with two issues, the first in March and the second in October. Acting editors Pam and Wayne Messer will be following the format used by Gary White as editor. We will be contacting the Affiliates’ Presidents for officers, calendars, and events, members for articles, and will include a message from the RVP.
Please let us know what you would like to see in the Bulletin. Email wrmesser@gmail.com or comment below.
Bulletin Cover Photo: ‘Up To Snuff’ (Ensminger 1998) Photo by Linda L. Rader
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