Iris Society of Dallas web site: home page

The Iris Society of Dallas

an Affiliated Society of the American Iris Society in Region 17 (Texas)

Welcome to the official Iris Society of Dallas (ISD) website

Welcome to the Iris Society of Dallas (ISD) website. We provide information about our iris club activities and information about iris cultivation.

Website updated:
Feb. 15, 2007

[more updates later]

Photo: BOTTLED SUNSHINE (H. Nichols 1995) Hans & Jacob Sass Medal winner for 2003. This the top award for an IB (Intermediate Bearded) iris variety. Description: Bottled Sunshine is a vigorous yellow with a white center in the falls. It is about 22” tall, and blooms late March through mid April in our area. Previous awards: HM 1997, AM 2001. (digital photograph by Ken Maxham)

Activities for 2006 - 2007

"Meetings & Programs" are generally on third Sunday at 3:00 p.m., at North Haven Gardens. Refreshments served. After new officers installations in May, the new events calendar will be created.

DATES EVENTS

September 17, '06 Members gift iris drawing and club iris auction

October 15, 2006 Meeting & Program: Iris Club "Fun & Games - Iris Bingo"

November 19, '06 Meeting & Program: Slide Show - from Arboretum

December 3, '06 Holiday Party - time and place to be announced at meeting

January 21, 2007 Meeting & Program: Planning for AIS Convention 2008, in Austin, TX.

February 18, 2007 Meeting & Program: Iris Companion Plantings, at Dallas Arboretum

March 18, 2007 Meeting & Program: Reblooming Irises, by Hooker Nichols

April 15, 2007 IRIS SHOW, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Texas A&M Dallas, Pavilion Building, 17360 Coit Rd.

May 20, 2007 Picnic Meeting and Installation of new officers

August 11, 2006 Public IRIS SALE - beginning 9:00 a.m. at North Haven Gardens

September 8, '06 Public IRIS SALE - beginning 9:00 a.m. at North Haven Gardens

"North Haven Gardens" is located at 7700 Northaven Rd., which is two blocks west of North Central Expressway and about 1/2 mile south of Forest Lane. [ See them at http://www.nhg.com/ ]

Below are the "Past Events" and "Upcoming Events" for this year.
They will be updated periodically.

Upcoming Events:

2007

ISD Meeting - Sunday, February 18: Time & Location: 1:30 PM at Dallas Arboretum.
Presentation show: Companion Plantings for Irises. Guest Speaker: Jim Turner.
Location: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218

ISD Meeting - Sunday, March 18: Time & Location: 1:00 PM at North Haven Gardens.
Presentation show: Reblooming Irises. Guest Speaker: Hooker Nichols

ISD Iris Show 2007 - Sunday, April 15: 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Location: Texas A&M Dallas, Pavilion Building, 17360 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX 75252.
Our isis show is expected to display hundred of blooming irises, as always.

ISD Meeting - Sunday, May 20: Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Location: At a member's home, to be announced at club meeting.
Presentation of new officers for coming year. Picnic lunch, members bring food to share.

ISD Iris Sale 1 - Saturday, August 11, 9:00 AM to Noon, at North Haven Gardens.
Throughout the summer, iris are semi-dormant. Members provide hundreds of iris for public sale.
Pricing is half of what you would find in a catalog.

ISD Iris Sale 2 - Saturday, September 8, 9:00 AM to Noon, at North Haven Gardens.
Similar to Iris Sale 1. We also have some Louisiana Iris for sale.

Past Events:

2006

IISD Iris Sale 1 - Saturday, August 12, 9:00 AM to Noon, at North Haven Gardens.
Throughout the summer, iris are semi-dormant. Members provide hundreds of iris for public sale.
Pricing is half of what you would find in a catalog.

ISD Iris Sale 2 - Saturday, September 9, 9:00 AM to Noon, at North Haven Gardens.
Similar to Iris Sale 1. We also have some Louisiana Iris for sale.

ISD Meeting - Sunday, September 17; Local club iris auction and selected member's gifts.
Time & Location: 2:00 to 4:30 PM, at a local club member's home.

ISD Meeting - Sunday, October 15: Time & Location: 3:00 PM at North Haven Gardens.
Program: "Fun and Games - Iris Bingo"

ISD Meeting - Sunday, November 19: Time & Location: 3:00 PM at North Haven Gardens.
Program: Companion Plantings for Irises at Dallas Arboretum; Slide Show by Jim Turner.

ISD Meeting - Sunday, December 3, Holiday Party:
Time & Location: at a local club member's home.

2007

ISD Meeting - Sunday, January 21: Time & Location: 1:00 PM at North Haven Gardens.
Presentation show: Planning Gardens for the 2008 American Iris Society Convention in Austin, TX. Guest Speaker: Jim Landers.