South Australian Iris Society Inc.

 

 


Welcome to the website of the
South Australian Iris Society


 









 

 

 



All correspondence to:

SA Iris Society Inc
PO Box 355
Highgate  SA   5063

Email:
irises@sairises.org.au

  Our society promotes the growing and appreciation of all iris species - new members are welcome at any time. 

We have an extensive library of iris and gardening books and videos, monthly trading table, supper, cut flower and floral art displays, and guest speakers covering many diverse topics.  We also conduct a spectacular annual show, details of which can be found by following the link on the left.

Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month, February - November, at 7.30 pm at the Goodwood Community Centre, Rosa Street, Goodwood.  Doors open at 7.00 pm.

Membership fees for 2007 are:
Single:  $15.00
Family:  $20.00
Youth:  $5.00



Exhibits at a monthly meeting
 

Program for the 2007 year is:

MARCH 27
Speaker:  SA Begonia Society
Floral Art Design:  Clipsal 500

APRIL 24
Speakers:  John & Rosemary Turner - Slides from their American Iris Convention trip
Floral Art Design:  Floral Tints

MAY 22
Speakers:  Panel of experts to answer your questions on iris culture
  Arils - Pat Toolan
  Bearded - Colleen Modra/Sue Stribley
  Louisiana - Marlene Gibson
  Dutch - Pam Hilton
  Spuria - Colleen Modra
  Floral Art Design:  May Melody

JUNE 26
Speaker:  Hills Camellia Society & Garden Clubs of Australia
Floral Art Design:  Raindrops

JULY 24
Speaker:  Len Colgan from Bromeliad Society
Floral Art Design:  Greening Australia

AUGUST 28
Speaker:  David Barrington on hellebores
Floral Art Design:  Welcome To Spring

SEPTEMBER 25
Speaker:  Helen Reid - judging iris
Floral Art Design:  Hello Iris

OCTOBER 23
Speaker:  To be advised - Show preparation
Floral Art Design:  Irresistible Iris

NOVEMBER 27
Presentation of trophies and awards from Show
Floral Art Design:  Last Fling of Spring

DECEMBER 9
Christmas lunch at Margaret Kuchel's home in Strathalbyn
Floral Art Design:  Christmas Table Design

2008
FEBRUARY 26
Annual General Meeting
Floral Art Design:  Charred Offerings