Newsletter: October 2003
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN IRIS SOCIETY Inc.
EDITORIAL
The Show
The 2003 show was successful despite the absence of some of our exhibitors who were holidaying in the west and others who had other commitments.
Missing from the show benches were Peter Jackson's Louisianas, Ann Head's seedlings and floral art from Pam Jackson, Natalie Houba and John Turner. With the season being very late this year exhibitors were limited with what was blooming so entries of cuts and floral art were much lower than usual.
Even with the above absences the show benches had a reasonable display of colourful blooms and the standard of the floral art was very good.
Julia Jacobs again staged a lovely display of blue irises for "The year of pure water" and her arrangements of iris and roses in the foyer were stunning.
Special thanks must go to Ann Pillay who organised the art display in the foyer. This added another dimension to the show and was very well received.
Beryl Roberts again had a stand of her water colours of iris and other flowers and a beautiful range of cards and stationery for sale.
The three commercial growers all had very colourful stands which added greatly to the show and all should be congratulated on their efforts.
The Grand Champion cut caused some controversy when a perfect bloom of 'Blue Magic', a DUTCH iris, was awarded the sash. The bloom was perfect in every way and still looked fresh and perfect when the show was finished, unlike the reserve champion TB 'Quito', and many others.
Thanks must also go to the businesses that sponsored the show by donating vouchers to be used as trophies and for the raffle. These are all recognised on the 2003 Champion awards list and members are encouraged to patronize these businesses in return.
As usual with the show, the hard work was done by just a few members. We thank these people and ask that more volunteers give some time next year to share the load more equitably. We do not need to wear out the current hard workers too soon by over working them.
Late news and apology.
This newsletter is later than usual going to
those on email due to the editor and her husband going to
Canberra for the Australian Masters Games and detouring
on the way via Rainbow Ridge's Hill View garden and via
Tempo Two on the way home.
A full financial statement is not available at time of printing as the bank statement has not yet been collected from Strathalbyn post office. Full details will be included in the next newsletter. At this stage it appears that the club has made a profit of over $2800 from the show.
New members
We welcome Donald La Vars and Margaret Faulks to
the Iris society. Both joined at the show and we hope
they have a long and happy association with the club.
Minutes of the October Meeting
Apologies: Julia Jacobs, Anne Pillay, Colleen Modra, Dian and Herb Mitterer, Peg Lane, Joy Maxwell, Doreen Churchill.
Mail: Neutrog, Clare Garden Club, West Australia Iris Society, South Australian Geranium and Pelargonium Society, Newsletters West Australian Iris Society, Inland Iris Society.
Financial report: Opening balance 1/9/03 $2,169.71Income $120.30, expenses including some for show $846.10 cheque account closing balance $1,443.91. Cash Management Account $7,621.06, 2005 Convention account $1,491.88, Petty cash on hand $47.30. Club net worth on 30/9/03 $10,602.97
Club Iris Bed: A working bee will dig, trim and label rhizomes for the show at Di and Herb Mitterer's starting from Saturday 18th.
Trial Garden bed has been hoed for members wishing to have their Irises in the Trial Garden.
Guest Speaker: Neutrog is sponsoring Sophie Thompson to speak at Gardening Clubs / Societies with 50 or more members at a meeting. It was suggested to write to other gardening clubs to join us at a inter club evening with Sophie Thompson as the Speaker next year.
Show Committee Report: preparations are running smoothly.
2005 Convention Report:
Dian and Herb Mitterer have resigned from the 2005
Convention Committee due to other commitments and Dian's
health is not the best at the moment.
Flyers have been made for members to take to Western
Australian Convention to promote our 2005 Convention,
with John Turner being the Spokesperson.
Final draft to Sponsorship letters for the 2005
Convention has been completed.
Payment of $300.00 to be paid for Graphic Art was passed.
Show and Tell: Marg
Kuchel showed a photo of Julia Jacobs' Floral Art Display
at the Wine Show. The arrangement was a large 2 tiered
frame made from grape vine, wine bottles, wine corks with
Orchid being the main feature it was absolutely stunning
Rhonda Burg Brought in some Tall Bearded Iris's for
identification. Members decided they were Smoke Rings,
Jesse's Song, Adams Black and Inominata.
John Turner Won 1st prize at the Enfield Show with his
Dutch Iris Apollo
