Gem State Iris Society
 

Located in Southwest Idaho's Treasure Valley;

ZAMZOWS now hosting local iris society activites

Watch for activities to be held
at ZAMZOWS, 545 E. Chinden Blvd, Meridian, ID-

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Welcome to the Gem State Iris Society (GSIS) web page.    Our society is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of developing the science of horticulture and any activities related to the study, propagation, and culture of the genus Iris;  to stimulate and foster interest in horticultural pursuits, conservation and protection of these plants in the wild;  to cooperate with other organizations, public and private, in the scientific and horticultural education of all those interested in learning any phase of the genus Iris.
The G.S.I.S. is an affliate of the American Iris Society (A. I. S.).  Located in the A. I. S. Region 11 including the states of Idaho, Montana & Wyoming.  
G.S.I.S. cooperates with the A. I. S. for purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

2009 SHOW SCHEDULE

(The general public is invited to enter their favorite iris.
for more information call Sharon Touchstone@208 365 6112)
Below show dates are pending approval by ZAMZOWS & the American Iris Society

MAY
05/02/2009                                                    GEM STATE & POLLEN DAUBERS IRIS SOCIETY'S
                                                                      IRIS SHOW
                                                                      ZAMZOWS Garden Center
                                                                      545 E. Chinden Blvd. 
                                                                      Meridian, Idaho 83642
                                                                      Open to the Public-Free Admission
                                                                      Time:             noon to 6:00 p.m.
                                                                     

MAY
05/23/2009                                                     GEM STATE & POLLEN DAUBERS IRIS SOCIETY'S
                                                                        IRIS SHOW
                                                                        ZAMZOWS Garden Center
                                                                        545 E. Chinden Blvd.
                                                                        Meridian, Idaho 83642
                                                                        Open to the Public-Free Admission
                                                                         Times:           noon to 6:00p.m   
                                                                         

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IB STARWOMAN (Marky Smith, 1998)
HM 01, AM 03, SASS 05, & DYKE MEDAL 08
Best Specimen, Gem State Iris Society 2007 Early Show
Exihibted by Joel Shaber

Iris growing & classification info.
American Iris Society Home Page
AIS Links page
AIS Region 11 web site
U.S. F.S.  Native Irises site (by state)
Idaho Dept. of Agriculture, Nursery Home page
U. of Idaho Extension, Homes & Gardens
U. of Idaho Arboretum
To join the GEM STATE IRIS SOCIETY

Contact Sharon Touchstone @ 208 365 6112
Current yearly dues are $5.00 due in October

Membership year runs Jan. 01 thru Dec. 31

OFFICERS
Elections held Oct. 19
GSIS Officers & Directors: President, Sharon Touchstone PH 208 365 6112
Vice President, Loreli Boufard
Secretary, Jayme Adams
Treasurer, Eileen Allison
Directors:
Ken Coleman
Joel Shaber

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