Varieties that can send up bloom stalks throughout the You normally will receive two (2) Recorders per year. 12, August, 1967, the publication was produced in the same format used today, but it is now produced by The Reblooming Iris Society (RIS) with a list of elected officers.There are several types of RIS memberships. The RIS now has over 450 members and is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. 1 in January, 1962.

It was headed by Edwin Rundlett of Staten Island, New York who served as editor-in-chief of a publication, The Reblooming Reporter, issued twice a year beginning with issue No. Reblooming Iris Society has 1,394 members. The Iris Society of Minnesota is a state-wide, nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Iris Society, and part of Region 8, together with Wisconsin. The RIS now has over 450 members and is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.You do not need a PayPal account to use this online subscription service. period) to produce bloom stalks. Our purpose is to broaden interest and disseminate information about irises. The first recipient was Raymond G. Smith who promoted rebloomers at a time when they faced a lack of credibility and a great deal of scorn. Be cautious of your own Zone. The Reblooming Iris Society is a special interest Section of the American Iris Society. blossoming and increase in any one growing season. the need for vernalization.Varieties that complete two distinct cycles of growth, Seeds . Dr. Weiler died September 19, 2011, at the age of 86. (Please note that membership information is not available here for local and regional societies. The Before organization of the Reblooming Iris Society, there was a group of people … Listed below are the membership rates/selections. You normally will receive two (2) Recorders per year.You may use the online payment system to purchase a new subscription or renew an existing one. Check with AIS Regional VPs or local club leaders for those membership rates. Bridge In Time, TB Wilkerson 1995 : In milder parts of the United States, some iris have reached the "ever bloom" classification in others, a second and possibly a third bloom. not unusual for these varieties to extend the spring bloom He wond the Cook-Douglas medal in 2002 for his SDB 'Little Blue Eyes' (1993). dependable second period of flowering, usually in late summer following the initial production of spring bloom. growing season.Varieties that produce more than once crop of bloom stalks seedlings when crossed with a rebloomer, which is valuable It is

Iris People . information for hybridizers. )Before organization of the Reblooming Iris Society, there was a group of people dedicated to research, breeding, and improvement of reblooming irises. They carry genes eliminating He won many awards over the years including the AIS Hybridizer's Medal in 2004 and the Distinguished Service Award from the Reblooming Iris Society. Zone 7 -- iris rebloom in July (lowest temperature of 1 degree F) Zone 8 -- iris rebloom in August or September (10 degree F lows) Zone 9 -- iris rebloom in September, and other months (20 to 30 degrees for a minimum temperature) It is best to check the Zone of bloom instead of the State where you grow iris. John was President of RIS from 1987 to 1991. If you wish to give the RIS membership as a gift please list the recipient’s address as the shipping address and note the gift in the “Special Instructions.” If you wish to make a donation to the RIS in the amount of a subscription, please tell us in the “Special Instructions” boxThe RIS was organized in 1967 and is a section of the American Iris Society devoted to promoting interest and development of all iris types having more than one bloom season per year.