THE GREATER ROCHESTER IRIS SOCIETY
an Affiliate of the American Iris Society
Exciting Programs and Events for 2015!
And YOU are invited!
(All GRIS programs are open to the public.)
March 8 - 1:00 p.m.
”Mardi Gras in Your Garden:
Growing Louisiana Irises in Upstate New York”
Learn the secrets to to growing these exotic Louisiana irises in your garden!
AIS Accredited Judge M.J. Urist of Louisiana Iris Gardens, Tully NY
St. John’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Episcopal Avenue, Honeoye Falls
April 12 – 2:00 p.m
”Iris in the Perennial Border”
Laurie Burtner, Monroe County Master Gardener, tells us how to include various irises
in our gardens with other plants and varying degrees of light.
St. John’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Episcopal Avenue, Honeoye Falls
May 31
”It’s HIGH Time for Iris”
The Annual GRIS Iris Show with Bloom Stalks and Floral Designs
Marketplace Mall, Henrietta
Ask us how you can participate!
July 26 (tentative)
Annual Iris Sale
Bargain rates for newer irises and those successfully grown in our area. It’s your opportunity to ask GRIS members all about growing these fabulous flowers! Location TBD.
September 13 – 2:00 p.m.
The 2015 AIS Convention - Fabulous Flowers
GRIS member Neil Houghton shows and discusses his photos from this memorable event featuring tours of some of the major iris growers in the US.
St. John’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Episcopal Avenue, Honeoye Falls
October 11 – 2:00 p.m.
Elections and the White Iris Gift Exchange.
General meeting with end-of-the-year discussions.
For further information: Cara Hutchings, GRIS President
thehutchings@mac.com (585) 266-0302
Follow us on our web site: http://rochesteriris.blogspot.com/
Ask us how you can become a member!
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