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This Gallery is a demonstration project of what can be done to showcase a hybridizer's registered/introduced irises. At this point it does not include Don Spoon'...

r11 - 23 Dec 2024 - 13:29 by DougChyz

HistAgnesWhitingBio

Hybridizer Agnes Whiting Autobiography see pdf Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

NEW - 20 Oct 2018 - 23:47 by BobPries

HybridizerAbellThornton

Hybridizer Thornton Montaigne Abell (1906 1984) Santa Monica, California, USA THORNTON ABELL 1906 1984 An architect by profession, a gardener by choice, Thornton...

r16 - 30 Aug 2024 - 21:09 by BobPries

HybridizerAbregoThomas

Hybridizer Thomas Abrego (b. 1949) Dundee, Oregon, USA Registrations/Introductions: Spuria: 'Mystifier', 'Northern Muse', 'Terra Nova', Main.BobPries 2012 05 ...

r5 - 23 Dec 2022 - 15:21 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerAckermanJay

Hybridizer Jay C. Ackerman(1901 1983) Lansing, Michigan, USA See also: Notable Person Jay Ackerman Jay Ackerman, for sixteen years treasurer of the American Iris ...

r8 - 09 Feb 2026 - 21:04 by DougChyz

HybridizerAitkenTerry

Hybridizer J. Terry Aitken Vancouver, Washington, USA See also: Notable Person Terry Aitken Terry Aitken is owner of Salmon Creek Garden in Vancouver, Washington;...

r95 - 09 Feb 2026 - 20:36 by DougChyz

HybridizerAnayaLabriano

Hybridizer Labriano Anaya Cerrillos, New Mexico, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Martha Smith', 'Peggy Johnson'. Tall Bearded: 'Barbara Mann', 'Big Id...

r4 - 23 Sep 2022 - 01:26 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerAnfossoLaure

Hybridizer Laure Anfosso France Hyères (Var). She started working at Iris en Provence with her parents (1980s) before taking over the management of the nursery...

r67 - 26 Dec 2025 - 13:31 by AlainFranco

HybridizerAnfossoMonique

Hybridizer Monique Anfosso (1928 2023) France La Crau then Hyères (Var) Monique and his husband Pierre Anfosso created their garden Iris en Provence in the seve...

r38 - 28 Dec 2023 - 12:28 by AlainFranco

HybridizerAnfossoPierre

Hybridizer Pierre Anfosso (1928 2004) France La Crau, then Hyères (Var) Pierre Anfosso and his wife Monique created their garden Iris en Provence in the seventi...

r70 - 28 Jan 2025 - 00:39 by WayneMesser

HybridizerAnfossoPierreChristian

Hybridizer Pierre Christian Anfosso France Hyères (Var) Son of Monique and Pierre Anfosso, Pierre Christian worked at Iris en Provence, since end of seventies ...

r43 - 19 Oct 2022 - 09:23 by AlainFranco

HybridizerAnnandRobert

Hybridizer Robert Annand 1924 2013 Forest Ranch, California, USA Robert Annand Obituary Bob Annand, nationally acclaimed iris hybridizer, devoted and loving hus...

r35 - 18 Feb 2025 - 18:52 by DougChyz

HybridizerAnning

Hybridizers Becky and Maryann Anning Sunnyvale, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Alegre', Tall Bearded: 'La Cresta'. Main.BobPri...

r5 - 07 Feb 2020 - 17:12 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerArbuckleMrs

Hybridizer Mrs. John C. Arbuckle Columbus, Ohio Amateur gardener, Founder and First President, Columbus Iris Society. Had a large collection of Irises... Responsi...

r5 - 22 Feb 2015 - 19:14 by waynemesser

HybridizerArnyCharles

Hybridizer Charles W. Arny, Jr. (1914 1993) Lafayette, Louisiana, USA Charles Arny received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1967 for his work with ...

r17 - 28 May 2026 - 20:47 by EdenSprings

HybridizerAshleyRoy

Hybridizer Roy Vernon Ashley (1877 1959) Battle Creek, Michigan Owner of Arvista Gardens. First list issued 1925. Printed catalogue 1930 to date(1939). Shorthand ...

r4 - 07 Nov 2024 - 15:25 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerAustinLloyd

Hybridizer Lloyd Austin (1898 1963) Obituary:Countless thousands of iris lovers the world around have found fun and high adventure in the pages of the colorful c...

r68 - 24 Feb 2025 - 18:09 by DougChyz

HybridizerAventTony

Hybridizer Tony Avent Plant Delights Nursery, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Registrations/Introductions: Louisiana: 'Little Cajun'. Species: 'Eye Eye', 'Gone Wi...

r9 - 01 Jun 2023 - 22:13 by RobertBobPries

HybridizerAyresWylie

Hybridizer Dr. Wylie McLean Ayres (16 Dec 1874 22 Dec 1945) From Wooster Pike, Cinncinnati, Ohio. Oculist, amateur gardener, Iris collector and breeder. Past Di...

r22 - 17 May 2025 - 20:12 by BobPries

HybridizerBabson

Hybridizer Sanford Babson (1910 2003) Visalia, California, USA Sanford Babson received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1975. see also: irisenligne ...

r21 - 29 Nov 2025 - 13:52 by DougChyz

HybridizerBackAlex

Hybridizer Alex Back (Alexander Richard William Back ~1903 August 29, 1976) London, England Registrations/Introductions: Pacific Coast Native: 'Alex Back', S...

r5 - 05 Jan 2023 - 14:55 by WayneMesser

HybridizerBaconGeorge

Hybridizer George Bacon Brooklyn, Wisconsin, USA Registrations/Introductions: Standard Dwarf Bearded: 'Big River', 'Full Monty', 'My One And Only', ' New Girl In ...

r11 - 13 Dec 2024 - 01:06 by BrewItt

HybridizerBaldwinJohn

Hybridizer John Baldwin Victoria, Australia Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'All Serene', 'Como Queen', 'Desert Flame', 'Dollar Days', 'Ethereal Minstr...

r4 - 19 Jan 2026 - 18:32 by DougChyz

HybridizerBallandMartin

Hybridizer Daniel Balland aka Martin Balland France Saint Dié des Vosges (Vosges) Jardin d'iris du Crève Cœur Iris du Crève Cœur Registrations/Introdu...

r49 - 12 Dec 2025 - 13:07 by AlainFranco

HybridizerBarkdullEvelyn

Hybridizer Evelyn W. Barkdull (1901 1991)¹ Logan, Utah, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Frosted Lime'. Tall Bearded: 'Florin's Song', 'Halley's ...

r2 - 10 Jan 2019 - 23:53 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBarnewitzFred

Hybridizer Alfred "Fred" W. Barnewitz (1890 1973)¹ Vallejo, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Ben Ali', 'Benicia Lass', 'Blue Pacific', ...

r5 - 10 Jan 2019 - 23:51 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBaumunk

Hybridizer Lowell Baumunk Littleton, Colorado, USA Awarded Hybridizer Award 2023 See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * I...

r20 - 07 Mar 2026 - 20:25 by DougChyz

HybridizerBeardsleyRP

Hybridizer R. P. Beardsley (1904 1961)¹ Hamilton, Indiana, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Extempore', 'October Gold', 'Sweet Chariot'. Miniatur...

r4 - 11 Jan 2019 - 13:25 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBechererJoseph

Hybridizers Joseph C. Becherer (1897 1951) and George Becherer (1889 1955) Mr. and Mrs. George(Ella) Becherer were selectors for Joseph C. after his death in 1951...

r19 - 05 Nov 2024 - 14:04 by DougChyz

HybridizerBellagambaLouise

Hybridizer Louise Bellagamba Bridgeton, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Doll Foot'. Border Bearded: 'Front And Center', 'Shandy'. Intermedia...

r6 - 16 Dec 2024 - 21:58 by BrewItt

HybridizerBensonCliff

Hybridizer Clifford W. Benson(1913 2000) Chesterfield, Missouri, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 144(January 1957): On January 1,1957, as ...

r24 - 17 May 2025 - 20:16 by BobPries

HybridizerBensonZ

Hybridizer Z. G. Benson (1892 1979)¹ Wichita Falls, Texas, USA Registrations/introductions: Border Bearded: 'Candy Cane', 'Little Dude', 'Little Kiowa', 'Spring's...

r8 - 21 Jul 2020 - 13:25 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBerg

Hybridizer E. von Berg (1782 1855) Neuenkirchen, Mecklenburg Strelitz, Germany. Iris breeder cited in Flora 1833 1835. Botanical author: Species: 'Caesia', Main...

r3 - 02 Mar 2026 - 11:04 by JohnFraser

HybridizerBerginElizabeth

Hybridizer Elizabeth Kent Bergin (Mrs. Joe), 1906 1969 Dallas, Texas, USA (AIS Region 17) From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 196(January 1970): M...

r4 - 15 Feb 2018 - 17:57 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBernardLB

Hybridizer Lawrence B. Bernard (1905 1981)¹ Walla Walla, Washington, USA Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Twin Halo., : ¹Find A Grave. Find A Grave....

r3 - 12 Jan 2019 - 14:52 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBesseEric

Hybridizer Éric Besse France Hyères (Var)Éric Besse worked at Iris en Provence; later member of partnership (2005 2015), he managed cultures up to 2013. Regis...

r35 - 23 Sep 2023 - 12:32 by AlainFranco

HybridizerBiancoAugusto

Hybridizer Augusto Bianco Gabiano (AL), Italy Iride di Augusto Bianco See: IRIS et BULBEUSES: n°169, 2019, pp. 12 13. Registrations/Introductions * Border ...

r134 - 02 Jan 2026 - 20:22 by BrewItt

HybridizerBlackPaul

Hybridizer Paul Black Milwaukie, Oregon, USA Paul Black is a much honored hybridizer and formerly co owner (with Tom Johnson) of Mid America Iris Garden in Salem,...

r608 - 27 Feb 2026 - 17:22 by DougChyz

HybridizerBlazekMilan

Hybridizer Milan Blažek Pruhonice, Czech Republic He received the Warburton Medal from the American Iris Society in 2004. See Below: * Registrations and Introd...

r15 - 11 Mar 2026 - 14:20 by BobPries

HybridizerBledsoeWilliam

Hybridizer William T. Bledsoe (1906 1977) See also: https://wiki.irises.org/Main/Bio/NotableBledsoeWilliam Fayetteville, Tennessee, USA "Distinguished Service Me...

r8 - 12 Jan 2024 - 14:26 by DougChyz

HybridizerBlythBarry

Hybridizer Barry Blyth Pearcedale, Victoria, Australia Barry Blyth is an Australian hybridizer and owner of Tempo Two, a commercial Iris farm at Pearcedale, Victo...

r450 - 05 May 2026 - 00:10 by BrewItt

HybridizerBoissierEdmond

Hybridizer Edmond Boissier (1810 1886) Switzerland, Botanical author. Also see scientist Edmond Boissier. Species: 'Aitchisonii', 'Angustifolia', 'Attica', 'Da...

r12 - 29 Feb 2016 - 18:19 by Harloiris

HybridizerBoivinStephane

Hybridizer Stéphane Boivin France Les Avenières (Isère) irrisitible See: IRIS et BULBEUSES, n°172, 2022, pp. 13 15 Registrations Introductions Tall Bearded...

r37 - 22 Jan 2026 - 18:25 by BobPries

HybridizerBolandTodd

Hybridizer Todd Boland St. John's, Newfoundland (NL), Canada Todd lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada where he works as the chief horticulturist at the Memo...

r6 - 01 Jun 2023 - 22:21 by RobertBobPries

HybridizerBoreauAlexandre

Hybridizer Alexandre Boreau (1803 1875) France Angers (Maine et Loire) See more . Boreau was born in Saumur. From 1820, he began training as a pharmacist worki...

r8 - 07 Nov 2019 - 16:38 by AlainFranco

HybridizerBourdillon

Hybridizer Bourdillon France Soings en Sologne (Loir et Cher) Bourdillon Bourdillon Iris Pivoines Hémérocalles Note: this topic gathers information about...

r47 - 20 Dec 2025 - 09:36 by AlainFranco

HybridizerBowersGlenn

Hybridizer Glenn Lee Bowers (1921 2010) Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Apry Echo', 'Betty June', 'Extreme D...

r3 - 23 Dec 2022 - 01:28 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBowlesEA

Garden Writer, selector E.A.Bowles The Garden, December 28, 1918.THIS VOLUME OF "THE GARDEN" is dedicated to E. AUGUSTUS BOWLES, M.A., F.L.S., V.M.H. BORN in May,...

r7 - 24 Feb 2025 - 17:21 by BrewItt

HybridizerBralliarFloyd

Hybridizer Floyd Bralliar Madison, Tennessee, USA Registrations/Introductions: Siberian: 'Baby Doll'. Tall Bearded: 'Black Eagle', 'Bralliar Giant', 'Dreadnaught...

r4 - 07 May 2025 - 16:16 by IrisDevas

HybridizerBranchCharles

Hybridizer Dr. Charles E. Branch, M.D. (1908 2009)¹ Piper City, Illinois, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Airy Charm', 'Aladdin's Fire', 'Angel Cu...

r16 - 18 Sep 2024 - 16:27 by EdenSprings

HybridizerBrizendineRoyAndMildred

Hybridizers Elroy E. "Roy" (1901 1976¹) and Mildred Miller Brizendine (1902 1989²) Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA (AIS Region 18) : From The Bulletin of t...

r14 - 18 Sep 2024 - 14:34 by EdenSprings

HybridizerBrownAlta

Hybridizer Hazel Alta McCarty Brown¹ (1909 2003²) Kirkland, King County, Washington, USA Alta Brown and Rex Brown were recipients of the AIS Hybridizer Award in 1...

r41 - 17 Nov 2023 - 13:36 by DougChyz

HybridizerBrownGP

Hybridizer Dr. George Percy Brown (1888 1971¹) Barre, Worcester County, and Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (AIS Region 1) Dr. George Percy Brown was a m...

r26 - 12 Dec 2024 - 23:31 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBrownOpal

Hybridizer Opal L. Wood¹ Brown (1913 1998²), Mrs. Tom Milton Freewater, Oregon, USA Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens, Route 3 Box 102, Milton Freewater, OR 97862 Brown...

r27 - 17 May 2025 - 20:19 by BobPries

HybridizerBrownRex

Hybridizer Rex Putnam Brown¹ (1901 1991²) Kirkland, King County, Washington, USA Rex Brown and Alta Brown were recipients of the AIS Hybridizer Award, in 1972. Re...

r25 - 13 Jan 2019 - 17:57 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBrownellMert

Hybridizer Merton J. Brownell (1896 1976¹) Mt. Upton, Chenango County, New York, USA Owner of Mt. Upton Iris Gardens Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: ...

r5 - 13 Jan 2019 - 19:36 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerBrownseyDon

Hybridizer Don Brownsey Somerset, England Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Don Brownsey'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 02 May 2020 - 14:29 by MichelleBrownseyHughes

HybridizerBrummittLeonard

Hybridizer Leonard Brummitt Oxon, England Recipient of the Foster Memorial Plaque in 1962. Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Bloxham Bluebeard',...

r10 - 20 Dec 2021 - 19:51 by BrewItt

HybridizerBrummittMarjorie

Hybridizer Marjorie Brummitt Oxon, England Recipient of the Foster Memorial Plaque in 1973. Registrations/Introductions: Pacific Coast Native: 'Banbury Beauty', '...

r7 - 20 Dec 2021 - 19:41 by BrewItt

HybridizerBucklesEugene

Hybridizer Eugene Buckles (1899 1969) Sikeston, Missouri, USA It is with deep regret that we report the death of Gene Buckles on December 13, 1969. He leaves his ...

r9 - 17 May 2025 - 20:21 by BobPries

HybridizerBunnellCharles

Hybridizer Chuck Bunnell Lafayette, Indiana, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Autobiograp...

r21 - 20 Mar 2026 - 17:29 by DougChyz

HybridizerBurchJames

Hybridizer James G. Burch(1940 2012) Huntsville, Alabama, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Big Issue' 1994, 'Big Victory' 1990, 'Ivory Dice' 2006...

r11 - 18 Dec 2024 - 15:29 by BrewItt

HybridizerBurchfieldSamuel

Hybridizer Samuel W. Burchfield (1870 1928) Huron Valley Iris Gardens, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Owner of a tailoring business, he was an authority on Iris, a speciali...

r15 - 04 Jan 2024 - 15:47 by DougChyz

HybridizerBurseenTom

Hybridizer Tom Burseen Grand Prairie, Texas, USA Tom Burseen hybridizes irises in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. He is well known for many Tall Bearded iris that have...

r370 - 29 May 2026 - 10:25 by BrewItt

HybridizerButtrickStedman

Hybridizer Stedman Buttrick (1901 1969¹) Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA (AIS Region 1) Stedman Buttrick has gone from among us, but he has left to ...

r7 - 31 Jul 2020 - 11:36 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerByersMonty

Hybridizer Monty Joseph Byers (1945 1991) Potter Valley, California. See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publicatio...

r24 - 14 May 2025 - 19:26 by BobPries

HybridizerCaddAnnaDavid

Hybridizers Anna David Cadd Healdsburg, California, USA In 1994, a small iris garden in Healdsburg, dating back to 1954, went into the commercial venue. David a...

r24 - 05 Mar 2026 - 17:47 by DougChyz

HybridizerCallisElla

Hybridizer Ella W. Callis (1880 1965) St. Joseph, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Zebulon', R.1941 Intermediate Bearded: 'Blue Frost' 1934, ...

r17 - 04 Oct 2020 - 11:48 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerCampbellColin

Hybridizer Colin Campbell Middletown, Virginia, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Biographi...

r16 - 19 Mar 2026 - 16:19 by DougChyz

HybridizerCancadeSebastien

Hybridizer Sébastien Cancade France Annonay (Ardèche) les iris du grand mûrier Le blog du jardin du grand mûrier . Bonjour ! Je m’appelle Sébastien Cancade...

r40 - 12 Dec 2025 - 12:22 by AlainFranco

HybridizerCaparneWilliamJ

Hybridizer William John Caparne Guernsey, Channel Islands William John Caparne (1855 1940) is credited with originating a new class of Iris; the Intermediate, whi...

r23 - 17 Mar 2025 - 20:53 by BrewItt

HybridizerCarlsonGerhard

Hybridizers Gerhard A. "Carl" (1893 1965)¹ and Beryl L. Carlson (1898 1983)² Kennewick, Washington, USA. Also introduced through Eden Road Garden. Registrations/I...

r8 - 18 Sep 2024 - 15:12 by EdenSprings

HybridizerCarpenterArcher

Hybridizer Archer B. Carpenter Los Gatos, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Aril: 'Saraglen' Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r6 - 20 Jan 2019 - 20:10 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerCarstensenKatie

Hybridizer Katie E Schmer Carstensen (1888 1985)¹, Mrs. Nicholas C. Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Black Flo...

r8 - 15 Jan 2019 - 13:11 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerCassebeerFred

Hybridizer Frederick "Fred" William Cassebeer (1896 1975)¹ West Nyack, New York, USA : An irisarian extraordinaire has left us. And ironically Fred Cassebeer's...

r15 - 02 Jul 2024 - 18:24 by DougChyz

HybridizerCayeuxFerdinand

Hybridizer Ferdinand Cayeux (1864 1948) France Vitry sur Seine (Val de Marne) See more 1897: with his brother in law Léon Le CLerc, Ferdinand became owner o...

r85 - 19 Dec 2025 - 16:04 by BrewItt

HybridizerCayeuxHenri

Hybridizer Henri Cayeux (1869 1963) France Le Havre (Seine Maritime) French botanist, brother of Ferdinand Cayeux; wa...

r11 - 12 May 2024 - 16:28 by AlainFranco

HybridizerCayeuxJean

Hybridizer Jean Cayeux (1926 2017) France Poilly lez Gien (Loiret) See more When succeeded his father René in 1960, he moved to his account in the region of ...

r49 - 12 Dec 2025 - 16:41 by AlainFranco

HybridizerCayeuxRichard

Hybridizer Richard Cayeux France Poilly lez Gien (Loiret) Cayeux Iris Cayeux Son of Jean, Richard was CAYEUX S.A. chairman since 1990. He received the ...

r195 - 19 May 2026 - 18:54 by BrewItt

HybridizerChapelleAlain

Hybridizer Alain Chapelle France Bubry (Morbihan) Jardin d'Iris de Bubry See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n°170, p. 06 09, Créateurs d'iris : Alain Chapelle. See below:...

r47 - 12 Dec 2025 - 13:36 by AlainFranco

HybridizerChapmanChuck

Hybridizer Chuck Chapman Guelph, Ontario, Canada Chuck Chapman, involved in gardening from childhood, became a member of the Canadian Iris Society (CIS) in 1986 a...

r33 - 23 Nov 2025 - 11:54 by BrewItt

HybridizerChienJason

Hybridizer Jason Chien Chien began his journey toward becoming a hybridizer at the age of eight with the help of his mentor Bob Skaggs. Even at that young age, he...

r7 - 05 May 2026 - 14:09 by BrewItt

HybridizerCholewaKararzyna

Hybridizer Katarzyna Cholewa Bochnia, Poland Tall Bearded: 'Chasing A Dragonfly', 'Dushka', 'Flame In The Fog', 'L. A. Freeway', 'Moonskin', 'Painted By the Sun...

r13 - 08 Jan 2023 - 20:37 by Barashka

HybridizerClarkLeo

Hybridizer Leo T. Clark Corning, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Aril: 'Amulet Of Rameses'; 'Assyrian Gold'; 'Harem Jewel'; 'Jewel of Sheba'; 'Judean...

r17 - 27 Sep 2020 - 11:04 by Pamina

HybridizerClevengerLouis

Hybridizer Dr. Louis Clevenger (1884 1975)¹ Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, USA Registrations/introductions: Siberian: 'Blue Ripples', Tall Bearded: 'Dorot...

r7 - 20 Aug 2020 - 12:40 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerClinefelterRobert

Hybridizer Robert O. Clinefelter (1895 1956)¹ Omaha, Nebraska, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Age Of Innocence'; 'Pansy Patch'. : ¹Find A Grav...

r6 - 29 May 2019 - 15:44 by DottieLadman

HybridizerCloughWH

Hybridizer William Harry Clough (1916 2000) Pittsfield, Pennsylvania, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'David Dickson', 'Easter Remembered', 'Fairy ...

r4 - 10 Jan 2017 - 19:00 by Harloiris

HybridizerColinOscar

Hybridizer Oscar Jack Colin (1899 1964)¹ Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Color Fantasy'; 'Great Scott', 'Hidden T...

r8 - 17 Jan 2019 - 15:23 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerConnellClarencePhillips

Hybridizer Clarence Phillips Connell Nashville, Tennessee, USA Clarence Phillips Connell at one time served as Superintendent of Nashville, Tennessee, Parks; late...

r12 - 17 May 2025 - 20:24 by BobPries

HybridizerConradRalph

Hybridizer Ralph Conrad (1915 2003) Van Nuys, California, USA Ralph will be remembered for his longtime membership and active participation in The Southern Califo...

r5 - 31 Aug 2023 - 22:54 by AndiRivarola

HybridizerCookFranklin

Hybridizer Dr. Franklin Cook Evanston, Illinois, USA See also Notable Franklin Cook Recollection of a Friend by J. E. Wills from the January 1953 Bulletin. Reg...

r6 - 27 Nov 2024 - 22:09 by DougChyz

HybridizerCookPaul

Hybridizer Paul Cook (1891 1963) Paul Cook, one of the great hybridizers of the iris world, died suddenly in Indiana in November, 1963. His work on irises, plan...

r25 - 17 Mar 2026 - 14:08 by DougChyz

HybridizerCooleysIrisGarden

Hybridizer Cooley's Iris Garden Silverton, Oregon, USA Rholin Cooley started his work life as a mail carrier, but was lured into commercial growing and sales of i...

r3 - 28 Dec 2018 - 14:36 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerCopelandJill

Hybridizer Jill Copeland Lawton, Michigan, USA Jill Copeland won the Payne Award for the best Japanese iris in 1985 for 'Blue Marlin' and the Payne Medal in 2016 ...

r40 - 01 Mar 2026 - 12:15 by DougChyz

HybridizerCopelandSrJames

Hybridizer James Copeland Sr. Lawton, Michigan, USA Registrations/Introductions: Siberian: 'Fisherman's Fancy', 'Fisherman's Morning', 'Fisherman's Twilight', 'Ho...

r10 - 25 Sep 2024 - 14:54 by BrewItt

HybridizerCordesAdam

Hybridizer Adam Cordes Hillman, Michigan, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Autobiograph...

r11 - 27 Feb 2026 - 23:38 by DougChyz

HybridizerCoreyMrsPE

Hybridizer Mrs. Preston E. (Miriam) Corey Winchester, Massachusetts, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Cheer Up', 'Little Brother', 'Stellula', 'T...

r32 - 20 Jan 2019 - 20:12 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerCorlewGlenn

Hybridizers Glenn Corlew (1925 2010), S. Alan Corlew Walnut Creek, California, USA The Cherry Gardens of Glenn F. Corlew 2988 Cherry Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94...

r76 - 28 Dec 2024 - 14:20 by WayneMesser

HybridizerCorlissPhilip

Hybridizer Dr. Philip Corliss Somerton, Arizona, USA Dr. Philip Corliss of Somerton, Ariz. has many interests in the Floral World and is an ardent hybridizer of n...

r19 - 31 Jul 2020 - 11:22 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerCorrevonHenri

Hybridizer Henri Correvon (1855 1939) Floraire Nursery, Geneva, Switzerland Henri Correvon was considered the world's greatest specialist upon Alpine plants of Sw...

r7 - 19 Aug 2022 - 09:17 by AlainFranco

HybridizerCraigJimAndVicki

Hybridizers Jim Vicki Craig Tigard, Oregon, USA Jim Vicki Craig were honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2009. Registrations/Int...

r17 - 23 Dec 2022 - 15:18 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerCraigTom

Hybridizer Tom(1907 1969) Craig Family Escondido, California, and Hubbard, Oregon, USA Related links.... .. Craig Catalog in Historic Iris Web Tom Craig and hi...

r95 - 08 Jan 2024 - 17:11 by WayneMesser

HybridizerCrossLibby

Hybridizer Libby Cross Covington, Virginia, USA Registrations/Introductions: Miniature Dwarf Bearded: 'Angel's Wink', Siberian: 'Nobody's Perfect'. Standard Dwar...

r4 - 20 Dec 2024 - 18:44 by DougChyz

HybridizerDanenhauerHL

Hybridizer Howard Lee Danenhauer (1884 1957) Treasure Oak Nurseries, Mays Landing, New Jersey, USA. Iris Specialist. Catalogue 1923, price list since. Danenhauer,...

r21 - 08 Nov 2020 - 15:43 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerDanielsonHenry

Hybridizer Henry Danielson (1906 1988) Chicago, Illinois, USA (AIS Region 9) until 1981, then Chaparral, New Mexico, USA (AIS Region 23, formerly 12) : Henry E...

r43 - 04 Apr 2026 - 08:45 by CarlosA

HybridizerDashHoward

Hybridizer Howard Dash See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Biographical Notes * Hybridizing No...

r73 - 06 May 2026 - 17:41 by BobPries

HybridizerDavidsonBLeRoy

Hybridizer B. LeRoy Davidson Seattle, Washington, USA Also see scientist B. LeRoy Davidson. Registrations/introductions: Pacific Coast Native: 'Amelia Bloomer', '...

r6 - 28 Dec 2018 - 18:49 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerDavisClaude

Hybridizer Claude Wortham Davis (1894 1969) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 194(July 1969): Claude W. Davis, hybri...

r10 - 31 May 2026 - 12:31 by EdenSprings

HybridizerDeBaillonMary

Hybridizer Mary DeBaillon Lafayette, Louisiana, USA Registrations/Introductions: Louisiana: 'Contrast', 'Flaming Maple', 'Gretna', 'Gypsy Red', 'Homachitto', 'Jeu...

r5 - 29 May 2024 - 15:17 by DougChyz

HybridizerDeForestFred

Hybridizer Fred DeForest (1896 1960) Monroe, Oregon, USA Early the morning of August 9, 1960, not only Oregon but the entire iris world, lost one of its outstandi...

r40 - 17 May 2025 - 20:32 by BobPries

HybridizerDejouxRoland

Hybridizer Roland Dejoux France Laymont (Gers) Les iris de Laymont SFIB Past President (2013 2025). Award: Warburton Medal 2019. See: Créateur d'iris: Rolan...

r56 - 03 Jun 2026 - 13:12 by AlainFranco

HybridizerDelmezDonald

Hybridizer Donald Delmez St. Charles, Missouri, USA Donald Delmez was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2017. See below: * Gar...

r19 - 16 May 2025 - 19:40 by BobPries

HybridizerDenisFernand

Hybridizer Louis Auguste Fernand Denis (1858 1935) France Balaruc les Bains (Hérault), Toulon (Var) See below: * Registrations * List of other irises *...

r56 - 28 Oct 2024 - 14:06 by AlainFranco

HybridizerDolganovaZoya

■Hybridizer Zoya (Vladimirovna) Dolganova (1949 2024) Barnaul, Russia Also listed in Scientist category: Zoya Dolganova. Registrations/Introductions: Japanese: 'A...

r69 - 04 Nov 2025 - 04:05 by ruiris

HybridizerDoubMB

Hybridizer M. Berry Doub Hagerstown, Maryland, USA Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Ivory Elf'. Tall Bearded: 'Carrara', 'Cudbear', 'Geronimo',...

r5 - 21 Jan 2019 - 02:45 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerDriaginaIrina

Hybridizer Irina Driagina (1921 2017) Moscow, Russia Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Bordiurny Sini', 'Fioletovy Nizkorosly', 'Rosovy Bordiurny', 'S...

r8 - 05 Apr 2026 - 05:30 by ruiris

HybridizerDuBose

Hybridizer Sydney DuBose (19?? 2006) Stockton, California, USA See also: irisenligne (short biography in french language by Sylvain RUAUD ; 2006 06 09) Regis...

r6 - 15 Feb 2018 - 17:22 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerDubesGeorge

Hybridizer George Wesley Dubes (1892 1969) Sioux City, Iowa, USA (AIS Region 21) The many friends of George Dubes were saddened to hear of his death this last fal...

r7 - 09 Apr 2024 - 15:02 by BobPries

HybridizerDuncanRoger

Hybridizer Roger Duncan (1948 2020) Catheys Valley, California, USA (AIS Reg. 14) Roger owned and operated Supersition Iris Gardens in the Catheys Valley in Cal...

r13 - 18 Apr 2025 - 19:33 by BrewItt

HybridizerDundermanMaryLouise

Hybridizer Mary Louise Dunderman (1916 1995) Akron, Ohio, USA Mary Dunderman was honored with the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1993. Ms. Dunderman ...

r10 - 05 Nov 2022 - 18:24 by WayneMesser

HybridizerDunnMary

Hybridizer Mary Dunn (1930 1997) North Highland, California, USA Mary Dunn was honored with the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1993. see also: irisenl...

r20 - 07 Feb 2020 - 14:31 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerDurranceJohn

Hybridizer John (Jack) Durrance (1912 2003) Denver, Colorado, USA John "Jack" Durrance, RVP of Region 20, claims that "it must be addicting for this is my secon...

r11 - 05 Nov 2022 - 14:41 by WayneMesser

HybridizerDyerPerry

Hybridizer Perry Dyer (1955 2018) Blanchard, Oklahoma, USA CONTEMPORARY GARDENS A story about Perry Dyer as a youth in the July 1972 AIS Bulletin. Registrations...

r22 - 11 Dec 2025 - 19:54 by BrewItt

HybridizerEgelbergLeo

Hybridizer Leo J. Egelberg La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Angelus', 'Bluebonnet', 'Cottage White, 'Cremello', 'Elizabeth Eg...

r3 - 10 Jan 2019 - 19:36 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerEmigholzMary

Hybridizer: Mary F. Emigholz (1883 1961), Mrs. Julius F. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Registrations/introductions: Intermediate Budget: 'Rosy Glow', Miniature Dwarf Bear...

r4 - 28 Apr 2019 - 15:15 by BetsyHiggins

HybridizerEnsminger

Hybridizer Allan Ensminger (1912 2010) Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (Region 21) Allan Ensminger of Lincoln, Nebraska, was known for his work on variegated, broken col...

r23 - 24 Jan 2026 - 15:00 by DougChyz

HybridizerErnstRichard

Hybridizer Richard C. Ernst (1953 2011) Silverton, Oregon, USA Richard (Rick) Ernst was born and raised in Silverton, Oregon, graduating from high school in 1971....

r27 - 18 Mar 2026 - 12:07 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerEssigEdward

Hybridizer Edward Oliver Essig (1884 1964) Berkeley, California, USA EDWARD OLIVER ESSIG Edward Oliver Essig, hybridizer of the Dykes Medal winner SIERRA BLUE, d...

r19 - 17 May 2025 - 20:35 by BobPries

HybridizerFarrBertrand

Hybridizer Bertrand Farr (1863 1924) Farr Nurseries Co. Weiser Park, Pa., (moved there from Wyomissing in 1925). Mr Farr was a native of Vermont but lived a grea...

r26 - 13 Jan 2026 - 00:54 by BobPries

HybridizerFayOrville

Hybridizer Orville Fay (1896 1980) Northbrook, Illinois, USA Foster Memorial Plaque Awarded Orville W. Fay HARRY J. RANDALL Instituted in 1926 in recognition of ...

r16 - 17 May 2025 - 20:37 by BobPries

HybridizerFedoroffIgor

Hybridizer Igor Fédoroff (1933 2017) France Le Revest les Eaux, buried in La Valette du Var (Var) Amateur gardener, also wrote about local history of water supp...

r39 - 23 Oct 2022 - 07:35 by AlainFranco

HybridizerFleshDavid

Hybridizer David James Flesh (1900 1982) Jefferson, Texas, USA The Flesh Gardens, David J. Flesh and Florence K. Flesh Owners. Specialists in Reblooming Iris of...

r8 - 04 Jan 2019 - 16:02 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerFlintJoy

Hybridizer: Joy Flint Victoria, British Columbia, Canada When Joy Flint was request by the then Lt. Governor for BC, Dr. David Lamm, to restore the gardens of Gov...

r4 - 30 Jan 2024 - 06:55 by BrewItt

HybridizerFordDiana

Hybridizer Diana Ford Archived 2023 catalog Hopland, California, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Public...

r11 - 05 Mar 2026 - 14:57 by DougChyz

HybridizerFosterSirMichael

Hybridizer Sir Michael Foster For a list of his publications go to Scientist Sir Michael Foster Foster, Sir Michael. (1836 1907) was an English physiologist He wa...

r49 - 07 Sep 2024 - 14:11 by BobPries

HybridizerFranjeulleJoelle

Hybridizer Joëlle Franjeulle (1954 2023) France Romorantin Lanthenay (Loir et Cher) Iriseraie de Gombault.(2010 2021)See IRIS et BULBEUSES: n°173, 2023, p. 39,...

r7 - 08 Dec 2024 - 23:06 by AlainFranco

HybridizerFreudenburgLena

Hybridizer Mrs. Lena Freudenburg (1894 1970) Battle Creek, Nebraska, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 202(July 1971): Mrs. Lena Freudenburg...

r16 - 04 Jan 2019 - 16:04 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerFryerWillis

Hybridizer Willis Elmer Fryer(1864 1930) Willis J. Fryer Article about his farm in "The Farmer", St. Paul Minn. Mantorville, Minnesota, USA Registrations/Introd...

r30 - 20 Oct 2022 - 13:02 by AlainFranco

HybridizerGaddFred

Hybridizer Fred Gadd Owner of Weathersfield Iris Garden, Wethersfield, Connecticut, USA. AIS Bulletin #168, Jauary, 1963. "Mr. Frederick W. Gadd started growing...

r25 - 27 Apr 2026 - 12:56 by DougChyz

HybridizerGageLMerton

Hybridizer L. Merton Gage (1866 1948) Natick, Massachusetts, USA L. Merton Gage (1866 1948) The death of Mr. L. Merton Gage of Natick; Massachusetts, the age of 8...

r25 - 16 Mar 2026 - 13:58 by DougChyz

HybridizerGalerGeorge

Hybridizer George Amor Galer (1920 1975) Yakima, WA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society No. 219(October 1975): George A. Galer, of Portland, Oregon, wa...

r5 - 15 Feb 2018 - 15:59 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerGartmanLilly

Hybridizer Lilly Gartman Los Gatos, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'A L'Orange, 'Alluring', 'Autumn Heiress', 'Big Business', 'Busker'...

r4 - 07 Feb 2020 - 14:37 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerGaskillFerris

Hybridizer Ferris Gaskill (1896 1971) Barrington, Illinois, USA Greenbrier Farm. Box 232, R.R. #2, Barrington, IL, Ferris and Margaret Gaskill, Finest Tall Bearde...

r8 - 15 Feb 2018 - 22:14 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerGaulter

Hybridizer Larry Gaulter (1908 1991) Castro Valley, California, USA Received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1978. Registrations/Introductions: Bor...

r14 - 25 Nov 2018 - 13:51 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerGhioJoseph

Hybridizer Joseph Ghio Ghio website Santa Cruz, California, USA From an article selection by Jory John: Santa Cruz County Stories: Iris Season Never Ends for Joe ...

r179 - 12 Apr 2026 - 11:44 by DougChyz

HybridizerGibsonJames

Hybridizer James M. Gibson (1902 1993) Porterville, California, USA James 'Jim' Gibson received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1965. Jim's tall bea...

r31 - 18 May 2025 - 15:05 by BobPries

HybridizerGodronDA

Hybridizer Dominique Alexandre Godron (1807 1880) France Nancy (Meurthe et Moselle) See more . Dominique Alexandre Godron was a French physician, botanist, ge...

r6 - 07 Nov 2019 - 17:14 by AlainFranco

HybridizerGoettJohnE

Hybridizer John E. Goett (1912 1995) Monroe, Connecticut, USA. Known to have introduced through Old Brook Gardens, Greenvale NY. In Memoriam for John E. Goett fro...

r13 - 18 Nov 2025 - 13:23 by DougChyz

HybridizerGoodmanRichard

Hybridizer Richard Goodman Riverside, Illinois, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Blue Polyphemus', 'Bright Sails', 'Crimson Robe', 'Golden Butte...

r6 - 27 Jul 2020 - 18:05 by Pamina

HybridizerGordodelovyVN

Hybridizer Vitali Nadezhda Gordodelovy (aka Gordolelov) Stavropolski, Russia Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Solnechny Tashkent'. Tall Bearded: 'A...

r8 - 06 May 2020 - 21:06 by BetsyHiggins

HybridizerGrangerMarvin

Hybridizer Marvin Granger Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA Marvin Granger was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2001. In Memoriam: Mar...

r4 - 08 Oct 2023 - 22:42 by DougChyz

HybridizerGrantHenryLee

Hybridizer Dr. Henry Lee Grant (1894 1946) Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Dentist, Iris enthusiast, breeder and specialist. Received the American Iris Society Hybridi...

r14 - 30 Jan 2020 - 23:45 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerGravesRobertJ

Hybridizer Robert J. Graves (1878 1950) Concord, New Hampshire, USA On July l2th 1950, Dr. Robert J. Graves died suddenly at his home. Beech Hill. Dr. Graves was...

r26 - 18 May 2025 - 15:27 by BobPries

HybridizerGrenierCharles

Hybridizer Jean Charles Marie Grénier (1808 1875) France Besançon (Doubs) See more . Also known as Charles Grénier, botanist, author of the three volume "Flor...

r7 - 07 Nov 2019 - 17:17 by AlainFranco

HybridizerGrinerJoseph

Hybridizer Joseph Griner Southampton, New Jersey, USA Registrations/Introductions: Japanese: 'Margo No Sakura'. Species: 'Joe Two Jim'. Species Hybrid: 'Jenny J...

r5 - 21 Sep 2025 - 15:52 by DougChyz

HybridizerGrinterJH

Hybridizer John Hill Grinter (1878 1960) Independence, Missouri, USA Civil engineer, interested in Iris. Introductions include 'Missouri' which won the Dykes Meda...

r8 - 18 May 2025 - 15:29 by BobPries

HybridizerGrosvenorGraeme

Hybridizer Graeme Grosvenor Millthorpe, NSW, Australia Graeme Grosvenor is an Australian hybridizer who has 23 times been the recipient of the Australian Dykes Me...

r31 - 19 Jan 2026 - 18:50 by DougChyz

HybridizerGuntherW

Hybridizer William J. Gunther(1919 1992) Del Mar, San Diego Co., California Registrations/introductions: Pacific Coast Native: 'Del Mar', Main.BobPries 2012...

r3 - 29 Dec 2018 - 20:41 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHagerBen

Hybridizer Benjamin Ross Hager (1915 1999) Stockton, California, USA Hager Cup Ben Hager Memorium Louisiana Iris Society We regret the loss of another or our ...

r107 - 09 Sep 2025 - 18:31 by BrewItt

HybridizerHallCharles

Hybridizer Charles Henry Hall Ingomar, Pennsylvania, USA A nephew of hybridizer David F. Hall. Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Belmar', 'Chart...

r13 - 22 Nov 2024 - 13:31 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHallDavid

Hybridizer David F. Hall (1875 1968) Wilmette, Illinois, USA Won Hybridizer Award 1944Recipient of the Foster Memorial Plaque in 1949 DAVID F. HALL by Wilmer B. ...

r56 - 18 May 2025 - 16:23 by BobPries

HybridizerHamblenMelba

Hybridizer Mrs. J. R. (Melba) Hamblen (1910 1992) Mission Bell Gardens, Roy, Utah, USA See also: Notable Person Melba Hamblen MELBA BILLS HAMBLEN Clay Hamblen On...

r24 - 09 Feb 2026 - 20:19 by DougChyz

HybridizerHanselmayerRudolph

Hybridizer Rudolph Hanselmayer Malzereg, Austria Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Goldenes Fuellhorn', 'Prodan'. Miniaiture Dwarf Bearded: 'A...

r7 - 29 Jul 2020 - 19:28 by Pamina

HybridizerHansonGF

Hybridizer Glenn F. Hanson (1914 1981) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA The Iris Society Of Minnesota, Region 8 and the American Iris Society lost on of its most enthu...

r4 - 10 Dec 2025 - 15:06 by BrewItt

HybridizerHarderLarry

Hybridizer Larry Lyle Harder (1936 2001) Ponca, Nebraska, USA See also Notable Larry Harder Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Chagrin', 'Humilit...

r6 - 19 Nov 2024 - 22:07 by WayneMesser

HybridizerHarperAllenJames

Hybridizer Allen James Harper Iola, Kansas, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Author Unknown'. Miniature Dwarf Bearded: 'Pale Moon Rising', 'Poo...

r3 - 10 Jun 2020 - 10:34 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHarperCA

Hybridizer Charles Allen Harper (1908 1991)¹ Kansas City, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Jennifer', Miniature Tall Bearded: 'Jennif...

r5 - 31 Dec 2018 - 19:30 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHarrisChad

Hybridizer Chad Harris Washougal, Washington, USA Chad Harris was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2022. Chad Harris was honored...

r62 - 04 May 2026 - 15:44 by DougChyz

HybridizerHazzardAH

Hybridizer Arthur Hobart Hazzard (1885 1982) Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society No. 249(April 1983): The world's iris communi...

r7 - 07 Feb 2020 - 14:34 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHedgecockJim

Hybridizer Jim Hedgecock Gower, Missouri, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Biographical N...

r216 - 06 Mar 2026 - 17:33 by DougChyz

HybridizerHendersonNorlan

Hybridizer Dr. Norlan C. Henderson Kansas City, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Blue Norther'. Tall Bearded: 'Better Late', 'Dancing B...

r3 - 26 Aug 2022 - 15:53 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHenkelmanHH

Hybridizer Harry H. Henkelman (1894 1986) Fort Worth, Texas, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Ahead Of Times', 'Come Closer', 'Garden's End', 'Good...

r4 - 28 Dec 2018 - 19:37 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHenon

Hybridizer Jacques Louis Hénon (1802 1872) France Lyon (Rhône), Montpellier (Hérault). See more Born in Lyon, Jacques Louis Hénon was a Doctor, botanist and F...

r8 - 16 Oct 2023 - 16:36 by AlainFranco

HybridizerHertzogBrian

Hybridizer Brian Hertzog San Francisco, California, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Biog...

r15 - 06 Jun 2026 - 17:10 by BrewItt

HybridizerHickersonAlva

Hybridizer Alva James(1914 1986) and Rilla Mae(1914 2007) Hickerson¹ Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Alva', 'Brown Skinned Gal'...

r4 - 29 Dec 2018 - 14:45 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHillsonHM

Hybridizer Howard Maxwell(1870 1955) and son Robert C.(1907 1973) Hill Hill Iris Peony Farm, Lafontaine, Kansas, USA. Formerly H. M. Hill. From The Bulletin of ...

r16 - 04 Nov 2022 - 13:59 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHinkleGeorgia

Hybridizer Georgia Hinkle (1905 1977) Marion, Illinois, USA Received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1966. From The Bulletin of the American Iris So...

r14 - 18 Sep 2024 - 15:29 by EdenSprings

HybridizerHiteHarry

Hybridizer Harry Hite Goshen, Indiana, USA Registrations/Introductions: Miniature Dwarf Bearded: 'Black Kitten', 'Black Stallion', 'Blue Castle', 'Blue Comments'...

r14 - 18 Jun 2021 - 02:50 by TerryLaurin

HybridizerHoageJoseph

Hybridizer Joseph Hoage ( 2002) Lakewood, Colorado, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Azure Stripes', 'Big Buck', 'Coral Peaks', 'Ditch Rider', 'G...

r4 - 23 Mar 2024 - 23:17 by WayneMesser

HybridizerHoffmanLL

Hybridizer L. L. Hoffman Davis, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Blue Willow', 'Lovable'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 21 Jan 2019 - 02:48 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHoldenJohn

Hybridizer John Holden Ridgecrest, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Aril: 'Abou Ben Adhem', 'Amboy Agate'; 'Arabian Knight'; 'At The Threshold'; 'Big ...

r34 - 27 Sep 2020 - 13:42 by Pamina

HybridizerHolkHerbert

Hybridizer Herbert Holk Riverside, California, USA Registrations/Introductioins: Arilbred: 'Audrey Hein'; 'Hittite Gold', Border Bearded: 'Broadway Doll'. Tall Be...

r7 - 23 Sep 2022 - 01:11 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHollingworthRobert

Hybridizer Robert Hollingworth Williamston. Michigan, USA See also: Notable Person Robert Hollingworth Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2019 Awarded Foster M...

r40 - 20 Mar 2026 - 17:42 by DougChyz

HybridizerHookerLerton

Hybridizer Lerton Wright Hooker (1901 1982) Lombard, Illinois, USA then in 1968 to Spring Valley, California, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society N...

r8 - 10 Jun 2020 - 10:19 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHortonMrsNorman

Hybridizer Frances C. Horton (1881 1967), Mrs. Norman Elkhart, Indiana, USA Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Red Middie'. Miniature Dwarf Beard...

r15 - 15 Mar 2024 - 19:25 by BrewItt

HybridizerHoweOlin

Hybridizer Olin R. Howe Holliston, Massachusetts, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Airy Blue', 'Blue Cascade', 'Bountiful', 'Bright Jewel', 'Bright...

r9 - 01 Jan 2019 - 15:53 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHuberTony

Hybridizer Tony Huber Laval, Quebec, Canada Anton (Tony) Huber (1926 2015) was a well known Canadian hybridizer and horticulturist. Born in Switzerland, Tony move...

r15 - 23 Apr 2024 - 01:22 by BobPries

HybridizerHubleyRobert

Hybridizer Robert Paul Hubley Yucaipa, California, USA Bob Hubley is president of the Reblooming Iris Society, and past president of the Southern California Iris ...

r7 - 28 Dec 2018 - 14:47 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHumphreyJohn

Hybridizer John Humphrey Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (AIS Region 22) Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Angel's Art'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 10 Jun 2020 - 10:36 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerHunterMaxwell

Hybridizer Maxwell White Hunter (1902 1982)¹ Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA 1964 Wister Award presentation article from the October 1964 AIS Bulletin, page 8. ...

r3 - 26 Jun 2024 - 12:18 by DougChyz

HybridizerInnerst

Hybridizer Sterling U. Innerst (1935 2010) Dover, Pennsylvania, USA Sterling Innerst was born on a farm of approximately 1100 acres where the specialties were r...

r31 - 18 May 2025 - 16:26 by BobPries

HybridizerItoToichi

Hybridizer Toichi Ito Tokyo, Japan Registrations/Introductions: Japanese: 'Chitose', 'Fujigawa', 'Natsusugata', 'Tonegawa'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r6 - 20 Apr 2022 - 14:10 by BrewItt

HybridizerIvesSandy

Hybridizer Sandy Ives (1954 2020) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The great grandson of iris hybridizer Rev.S.T. Barlett. Registrations/Introductions Tall Bearded: 'E...

r4 - 05 May 2026 - 14:31 by BrewItt

HybridizerJacobJeanClaude

Hybridizer Jean Claude Jacob France Saint Pol de Léon (Finistère) Iris de la Baie See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n°169, p. 18 21, Créateurs d'iris : Jean Claude Jaco...

r80 - 10 Nov 2023 - 18:08 by AlainFranco

HybridizerJacquemont

Hybridizer Victor Jacquemont (1801 1832) France Paris See more Also see Author Bibliography Born in Paris, he leads in parallel to study medicine, geology an...

r6 - 06 Nov 2019 - 10:03 by AlainFranco

HybridizerJacquesHenri

Hybridizer Henri Antoine Jacques (1782 1866) French nurseryman, noted for having introduced the Bourbon rose. See More (1782 Chelles 1866 Châtillon) was a Fren...

r11 - 16 May 2024 - 06:57 by AlainFranco

HybridizerJohnsonDale

Hybridizer Dale Johnson Florissant, Missouri, USA DALE E. JOHNSON By Jim Morris, Missouri Dale Johnson burst on the Siberian iris scene at the 1985 AIS Conventi...

r5 - 19 Feb 2026 - 12:38 by DougChyz

HybridizerJohnsonRoyal

Hybridizer Royal Evelyn Johnson Wind Lake, Wisconsin, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'New Fashioned', 'Ruffled Snowflake'. Tall Bearded: Blown...

r3 - 23 Sep 2022 - 00:52 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerJohnsonRuth

Hybridizer Ruth M.(1898 1980) and Martin(1894 1990) Johnson¹ Fargo, North Dakota, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'First Lady', 'Rubaiyat', 'Solveg...

r4 - 31 Dec 2018 - 20:02 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerJohnsonThomas

Hybridizer Thomas Johnson Salem, Oregon, USASee: IRIS et BULBEUSES: n°169, 2019, pp. 14 17. Thomas Johnson received the Hybridizer Medal in 2014. Below is the a...

r446 - 20 Mar 2026 - 13:26 by BrewItt

HybridizerJonesBennett

Hybridizer Bennett Charles Jones (1916 2009) Portland, Oregon, USA Bennett Jones received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1974. See article in AIS ...

r20 - 03 Jul 2025 - 21:40 by JaymieBlatt

HybridizerJudyFrederick

Hybridizer Dr. Frederick Judy Spokane, Washington, USA. Introductions through Eden Road Garden, WA and Old Brook Gardens, Greenvale, NY. Registrations/Introductio...

r10 - 18 Sep 2024 - 15:05 by EdenSprings

HybridizerJulanderOdell

Hybridizer Dr. Odell Julander Mapleton, Utah, USA (AIS Region 12) Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Mia Maid'. Tall Bearded: 'Bride's Lace', 'Constanc...

r4 - 26 Jun 2020 - 11:46 by Pamina

HybridizerKaczaNathalie

Hybridizer Nathalie Kacza France Kuttolsheim (Bas Rhin) L'iriseraie follow us See: IRIS et BULBEUSES, n°173, 2023, pp. 7 10. Introductions/registrations ...

r7 - 08 Dec 2024 - 22:46 by AlainFranco

HybridizerKanarowskiDouglas

Hybridizer Douglas Kanarowski Mariposa, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall bearded: 'Annie's Coconut Cream Pie', 'Apron Strings', 'Arizona Cave Pai...

r30 - 25 Feb 2026 - 14:54 by BrewItt

HybridizerKasperekBrad

Hybridizers Brad Kathie Kasperek (1945 2022) Elwood, Utah Brad Kasperek was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2005. Brad Kaspe...

r38 - 24 Jan 2026 - 02:17 by DougChyz

HybridizerKegeriseEleanor

Hybridizer Eleanor Kegerise (1921 2011) Temple, Pennsylvania, USA Registrations/Introduction: Tall Bearded: 'Annuity', 'Country Manor', Dream Date', 'Expression...

r4 - 17 Jun 2024 - 16:01 by WayneMesser

HybridizerKegeriseEvelyn

Hybridizer Evelyn Kegerise Reading, Pennsylvania, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Lavender Duet'. Tall Bearded: 'Angelic Light', 'Ayla', 'Badge ...

r6 - 17 Dec 2024 - 18:55 by BrewItt

HybridizerKellySteve

Hybridizer Steve Kelly Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Biograp...

r30 - 07 Mar 2026 - 17:33 by DougChyz

HybridizerKelway

Hybridizer Kelway and Son, Ltd. Langport, Somerset, England The Kelway nursery was established in 1851 by James Kelway (the elder, 1815 1899). Its heyday was the...

r51 - 23 May 2026 - 06:37 by AndrewKing

HybridizerKeppel

Hybridizer Keith Keppel Salem, Oregon, USA See below: * Gardens Of Keith Keppel * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * B...

r293 - 06 Mar 2026 - 21:32 by DougChyz

HybridizerKerrFred

Hybridizer Frederick Kerr North Highlands, California, USA He produced the 2007 Dykes Medal winner, 'Queen's Circle'. Frederick Kerr was honored by the American I...

r28 - 21 Mar 2026 - 13:47 by DougChyz

HybridizerKerrHerbert

Hybridizer Herbert Kerr Tehama, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Aril: 'Daughter Of Time', 'Ishii, 'Kerr's Light Blue', 'Kerr's Wide Falls', 'Lassen P...

r12 - 30 Dec 2015 - 23:31 by TerryLaurin

HybridizerKhoroshIgor

Hybridizer Igor Khorosh Ternopol, Ukraine About Khorosh Irises See: AVANT GUERRE : les Iris en Ukraine, Igor Khorosh, in IRIS et BULBEUSES n°172, 2022, ...

r69 - 09 Mar 2024 - 11:53 by BrewItt

HybridizerKillingsworthRon

Hybridizer Ron Killingsworth Mooringsport, Louisiana, USA (A.I.S. Region 10) : Photo at right: AIS President Gary White presenting Ron Killingsworth the Mary S...

r4 - 23 Dec 2022 - 16:07 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerKirklandJames

Hybridizer Dr. James Hampton Kirkland (1859 1939) Nashville, Tennessee, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Pub...

r19 - 18 May 2025 - 16:29 by BobPries

HybridizerKleinsorge

Hybridizer Rudolph E. Kleinsorge (1883 1978) Silverton, Oregon For more about historic Irises contact the Historic Iris Preservation Society For more about Dr. R...

r31 - 07 Oct 2024 - 14:46 by DougChyz

HybridizerKnockeFrederick

Hybridizer Dr. Frederick J. Knocke (1914 1994) Readington, New Jersey, USA then Troy, Michigan, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Blue Tulip'; 'Capi...

r6 - 18 Sep 2024 - 16:28 by EdenSprings

HybridizerKnopf

Hybridizer Maynard, Bee Bee Mary Ellen Knopf Campbell and Potter Valley, California, USA Note: Image of "Mrs. Knopf" shown here was Maynard's second wife Eulali...

r17 - 05 Oct 2023 - 14:06 by DougChyz

HybridizerKueselHarry

Hybridizer Harry Kuesel Greenvale, New York, USA, Littleton, Colorado, USA. Old Brook Gardens, Greenvale NY. Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Blue ...

r7 - 18 Sep 2024 - 15:11 by EdenSprings

HybridizerLamarckJeanBaptiste

Hybridizer Jean Baptiste de Lamarck (1744 1829) France buried in Paris. See more Jean Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, Chevalier de Lamarck, was a French natu...

r8 - 06 Nov 2019 - 10:08 by AlainFranco

HybridizerLangtonDelaneH

Hybridizer Delane H. Langton Billings, Montana, USA Born in 1960, I was raised in extreme eastern Montana, attending Dawson County schools and graduating with Nat...

r11 - 05 May 2026 - 14:03 by BrewItt

HybridizerLankowCarol

Hybridizer Carol Lankow (1928 1990) Kirkland, Washington, USA In Memoriam Carol Lankow Medianite Winter 1990, Vol 31, Number 4, Page 113 Kirkland Iris Garden,...

r8 - 09 Nov 2023 - 03:22 by WayneMesser

HybridizerLaphamGreig

Hybridizer Elbridge Greig Lapham Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Introduced through Sunnyside Nursery of Merton Gage American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1945. Articl...

r24 - 08 Aug 2024 - 15:17 by DougChyz

HybridizerLaporteBernard

Hybridizer Bernard Laporte France Larnas (Ardèche) iris de Bernard Laporte About Bernard Laporte, see: * Anfosso, Laure: Visite à l'iriseraie Laporte en ...

r40 - 26 Dec 2025 - 11:42 by AlainFranco

HybridizerLauckAlbert

Hybridizer Albert Lauck (1904 1960¹) Toledo, Ohio, USA A member of the AIS Board of Directors since 1958 and chairman of the Slides Committee, Mr. Lauck served th...

r4 - 29 Nov 2022 - 19:48 by DougChyz

HybridizerLauerLarry

Hybridizer Marcy Larry Lauer (August 10, 1947 June 26, 2024) Independence, Oregon, USA The American Iris Society (AIS) Obituaries Editor captures the lives of...

r59 - 18 Mar 2026 - 19:37 by DougChyz

HybridizerLaurJohn

Hybridizer John Laur (1907 1987) Dunnville, Ontario, Canada John Laur, who was an operator of an electric supply business, had his first tall bearded garden in Ha...

r9 - 01 May 2023 - 14:57 by BrewItt

HybridizerLawsonFrances

Hybridizer Frances Lawson (Mrs. L. Brooks) Valley Center, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Bold Blue', 'Brooks', 'Edith Jane', 'Eva's F...

r2 - 26 Aug 2022 - 20:39 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerLeGronCecil

Hybridizer Cecil H. LeGron (1888 1983)¹ Toledo, Ohio, USA; LeGron Iris Gardens Registrations/introductions: Broder Bearded: 'Bronze Bantam' 1964, : ¹Ancestry...

r3 - 01 Jan 2019 - 17:05 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerLeMayMarin

Hybridizer Marin Le May France Hyères (Var) Son of Laure Anfosso, he grew up with the irises of his grandparents Monique and Pierre and his uncle Pierre Christ...

r13 - 03 Nov 2022 - 10:45 by AlainFranco

HybridizerLearyGeorge

Hybridizer: George Leo Leary Sr. From: Millbury, Massachusetts. AIS Registration 1955 : Tall bearded class with a plicata pattern. Cultivar Name: 'Multi Ruffl...

r9 - 15 Apr 2026 - 22:09 by CalLeary

HybridizerLebrunGisele

Hybridizer: Gisèle Lebrun St. Roch des Auinaies, Quebec, Canada Gisèle's Gardens opened to the public in 1985. Within the 6,665 square meter garden there is a col...

r11 - 24 Mar 2026 - 13:39 by BrewItt

HybridizerLeichtlinMax

Hybridizer Max Leichtlin Baden Baden, Germany His Garden described in Gardeners' Chroncles 1890. Registrations/Introductions: Japanese: 'Philip Frost'. Aril: 'Va...

r8 - 01 Oct 2019 - 18:33 by BobPries

HybridizerLemon

Hybridizer Jean Nicolas Lémon (1817 1895) France Belleville (Paris) See more Note: Before 1860, Belleville was an independant municipality ; then became the ...

r65 - 16 May 2024 - 07:41 by AlainFranco

HybridizerLenzLee

Hybridizer Dr. Lee Lenz (1915 2019) Claremont, California, USA Also see scientist Lee Lenz. FOSTER PLAQUE TO LENZ: We have learned that Dr. Lee W. Lenz has been a...

r6 - 20 Dec 2021 - 19:53 by BrewItt

HybridizerLinseJack

Hybridizer Jack Linse Yakima, Washington, USA Obituary Jack G. Linse, iris breeder and commercial grower (Easy Breeze Gardens), Yakima, Washington, died on March ...

r41 - 14 Apr 2024 - 13:44 by DougChyz

HybridizerLittleRobert

Hybridizer Robert (R.D.) Little Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Robert Daniel Little was born in Campbellville, Ontario on October 5, 1885. During WWI he was stati...

r3 - 24 Apr 2021 - 15:37 by TerryLaurin

HybridizerLloydJohnOwen

Hybridizer John Owen Lloyd Kelways Nursery, Langport, Somerset, England John Owen Lloyd was born on 24 July 1902 in Newport, Monmouthshire, where his father, Char...

r10 - 05 May 2026 - 17:12 by BrewItt

HybridizerLockatellMichael

Hybridizer Michael Lockatell Richmond, Virginia, USA Bio from Mike Lockatell in April 2020: Mike Lockatell has been around agriculture his entire life. His late ...

r10 - 11 Dec 2025 - 13:27 by DougChyz

HybridizerLoomisPA

Hybridizer Dr. P. A. Loomis (1875 1970) The following taken from A.I.S. Bulletin #198(July 1970), pp 64 65: Dr. Philip A. Loomis, pioneer western heart specialist...

r15 - 07 May 2025 - 16:10 by DougChyz

HybridizerLothropLena

Hybridizer Lena Lothrop San Bernadino, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Brindle Pup'; 'Cherub'; 'Gypsy King'; 'Jataka of Nagasena'; 'Molass...

r20 - 22 Dec 2024 - 14:15 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerLowryEdith

Hybridizer Mrs. Franklin (Edith) Lowry, 1892 1962. Newton, Massachusetts, USA Mrs. Edith (Franklin P.) Lowry, of 62 Walnut Place, Newton, Massachusetts, died Marc...

r11 - 07 May 2025 - 14:46 by DougChyz

HybridizerLuihnWalter

Hybridizer Walter Francis Luihn (1912 1992) Hayward, California, USA The iris community suffered a deep loss last summer when Walt Luihn died August 12. Walt was ...

r17 - 07 May 2025 - 18:29 by DougChyz

HybridizerLyonDavid

Hybridizer David Lyon (1889 1982) Northridge, California, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society No. 246(July 1982): A native of Missouri, David Lyon ...

r10 - 18 Sep 2024 - 16:29 by EdenSprings

HybridizerMaronCharles

Hybridizer Charles Maron et Fils FranceFrance Brunoy (Essone) See below: * Registrations * List of other irises Charles Baptiste Maron (1852 1926), Knight...

r9 - 17 Oct 2023 - 20:13 by AlainFranco

HybridizerMarshJames

Hybridizer James E. Marsh (1902 1978) Chicago, Illinois, USA (Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 28 Oct 1978, Sat • Page 99) MARSH James E. Marsh, beloved hu...

r7 - 21 Sep 2022 - 15:16 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMarxWalter

Hybridizer Walter and Louise Marx Boring, Oregon, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Beauty Spot'; 'Blumohr'; 'Colossal'; 'Come Again'; 'Conquest'; 'Flic...

r52 - 29 Sep 2020 - 13:32 by Pamina

HybridizerMaryJeanPierre

Hybridizer Jean Pierre Mary France Beaupré en Mauges (Maine et Loire) Registrations/Introductions Tall Bearded * 2025: 'Bleuette', 'Causeway', 'Chrystalou'...

r4 - 21 Dec 2025 - 09:38 by AlainFranco

HybridizerMaryottWilliam

Hybridizer William and Marilyn Maryott Freedom, California, USA Bill Maryott was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2013. See below...

r23 - 14 May 2025 - 17:57 by BobPries

HybridizerMauermanDavidR

Hybridizer David R. Mauerman Boardman, Ohio, USA. Registrations/Introductions Standard Dwarf Bearded: 'Encouragemint' Tall Bearded: 'Cosmogenesis' Seedlings, Si...

r4 - 05 May 2026 - 14:07 by BrewItt

HybridizerMcCordForrest

Hybridizer Forrest McCord (1904 1983) Muncie, Indiana, USA Forrest McCord died September 27, 1983, following a heart attack. A retired railroader, he was widely k...

r8 - 18 Mar 2024 - 10:26 by DougChyz

HybridizerMcCownEleanor

Hybridizer Eleanor McCown Holtsville, California, USA Eleanor McCown created many notable Spuria Iris; winning The Eric Nies Medal in 1993 for Spuria 'Betty Coope...

r11 - 17 Apr 2023 - 15:17 by BrewItt

HybridizerMcEwen

Hybridizer Currier McEwen (1902 2003) Harpswell, Maine, USA Gold Medal awarded 2000 See also: Notable Person Currier McEwen Chandler Fulton wrote this memorial ...

r23 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:01 by DougChyz

HybridizerMcKeeWilliam

William J. McKee (1875 1957) FORMER AIS PRESIDENT DIES IN NEW ENGLAND William J. McKee, dean of iris hybridizers in New England, was 81 years old when he passed a...

r44 - 26 Oct 2024 - 23:10 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMcKinneyElla

Hybridizer Ella Porter McKinney (1869 1944) Madison, New Jersey, USA Ella Porter McKinney wrote Iris in the Little Garden (1927). Like other writers in The Litt...

r10 - 25 Dec 2023 - 14:59 by BrewItt

HybridizerMcLeodHM

Hybridizer H. M. McLeod Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA Passed away in February, 1959. Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Ardrun'; 'McLeod', 'Miss Martha', Main.B...

r7 - 31 Dec 2024 - 21:06 by BrewItt

HybridizerMcMurtrie

Hybridizer Alan McMurtrie Canada Alan McMurtrie is one of the world's foremost breeders of reticulata Irises. His website is at http://www.reticulatas.com/ Alan M...

r31 - 04 Feb 2026 - 15:35 by DougChyz

HybridizerMcWhirterJames

Hybridizer James McWhirter Stockton, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Alaskan Seas', 'America's Cup', Bahama Mama', 'Barbary Coast', '...

r9 - 20 Dec 2022 - 18:18 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMeekDuane

Hybridizer Duane Meek Silverton, Oregon, USA Registrations: Arilbred: 'Little Brown Jug', Border Bearded: 'Baby Grand', 'Cinder Britches', 'Cuddles', 'Danger Hour...

r16 - 23 Dec 2024 - 01:04 by WayneMesser

HybridizerMeekJoyce

Hybridizer Joyce Meek Silverton, Oregon, USA Registrations: Border Bearded: 'Amber Lynn', 'Deanna Darcy', 'Diamond Doll', Tall Bearded: 'Amapola', 'American Greet...

r6 - 23 Dec 2022 - 15:29 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMegoAnton

Hybridizer Anton Mego Bratislava, SlovakiaSee: IRIS et BULBEUSES: n°162, 2012, pp. 26 29. Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: * 2020 : 'Zlata Laguna'...

r109 - 15 Jan 2026 - 14:45 by DougChyz

HybridizerMerrillGrant

Hybridizer Grant Merrill Red Bluff, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Coffee Royal'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 09 Jan 2019 - 00:13 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMiessElma

Hybridizer Elma Miess San Fernando, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Amber White', 'Autumn Gold', 'Brilliant Gold', 'Desert Twilight', ...

r3 - 04 Jan 2019 - 16:33 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMillerLynda

Hybridizer Roger Lynda Miller Ossian, Indiana then Canby, Oregon, USA Lynda Miller was honored by the American Iris Society with the 'Hybridizer Award in 2002. ...

r127 - 19 Mar 2026 - 20:30 by DougChyz

HybridizerMilletEtFils

Hybridizer Millet et Fils France Bourg la Reine (Hauts de Seine) ; Amilly (Loiret) the topic Millet et Fils gathers information about Armand Millet, Alexandre M...

r37 - 17 Oct 2023 - 12:25 by AlainFranco

HybridizerMillikenCS

Hybridizer Charles "Carl" Spencer Milliken (1876 1958) Arcadia, California, USA : A visit to the Milliken garden, in Arcadia, is an inspiration to any iris lov...

r27 - 01 Dec 2022 - 13:22 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMinnickRobert

Hybridizer Charles Robert Minnick (1907 1981) Kansas City, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Katy Sue', 'Willoshae'. Tall Bearded: 'Ame...

r5 - 28 Dec 2018 - 14:14 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMiroshnichenkoNina

Hybridizer Nina Afanasievna Miroshnichenko (1914 2009) Zhitomir, UkraineSee: AVANT GUERRE : les Iris en Ukraine, Nina Miroshnichenko (1914 2009), in IRIS et BULBE...

r9 - 04 Nov 2023 - 11:22 by AlainFranco

HybridizerMitchellSydneyB

Hybridizer Sydney B. Mitchell (1878 1951) Berkeley, California, USA After an illness of six weeks, Sidney B. Mitchell passed away at his home in Berkeley, Califo...

r35 - 17 May 2024 - 01:27 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMitsch

Hybridizer Grant E. Mitsch (1907 1989)¹ Brownsville, Oregon, USA Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Fortune's Gift' 1955, 'Golden Blaze' 1956. 'Hermit Th...

r3 - 01 Jan 2019 - 17:25 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMohrDavid

Hybridizer David Mohr Atlanta, Georgia, USA then West Chester, Ohio, USA Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Blushing Diana', 'Cypress Point', 'Dance Musi...

r4 - 17 Sep 2022 - 22:30 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMohrHC

Hybridizer Dr. Hubert C. Mohr Lexington Kentucky, USA American Dykes Medal winner for 1978 for TB 'Bride's Halo'. Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Atte...

r7 - 10 May 2025 - 23:14 by DougChyz

HybridizerMohrWilliam

Hybridizer William Mohr (1870 1923) Mt. Eden, California, USA An article written by Jean Richter can be referenced here from the World of Irises blog of the Ameri...

r20 - 06 Mar 2025 - 22:44 by WayneMesser

HybridizerMontanariLorena

Hybridizer Lorena Montanari Rimini, ItalySee: IRIS et BULBEUSES: n°168, 2018, pp. 8 9. Registrations/Introductions Border Bearded: * 2023: 'Alba Al Conero' St...

r30 - 05 Sep 2025 - 21:35 by BrewItt

HybridizerMooreIrving

Hybridizer Irving Moore (1878 1945) Monmouth, Illinois, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Coronation', 'Mother Machree', 'Nellie Gary'. Main.BobPr...

r4 - 14 Jul 2021 - 13:02 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMooreMrsJohn

Hybridizer Mrs. John Beverly(Connie) Moore (1888 1985) Benton, Illinois, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'The Bruce'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18...

r3 - 14 Jul 2021 - 15:40 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMooreRandall

Hybridizer Randall Moore Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Barney In A Blender', 'Casual Joy', 'Shotgun Sam', Main.BobPr...

r6 - 30 Jun 2025 - 20:01 by BrewItt

HybridizerMoranAnita

Hybridizer Anita Moran Aberdeen, Maryland, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Biographical ...

r46 - 28 Nov 2025 - 22:43 by BrewItt

HybridizerMorganAustin

Hybridizer Austin Morgan (1912 1999) College Place, Washington, USA A nurseryman and landscape architect, Morgan was the first VP chosen by ballot for AIS Region ...

r31 - 21 Dec 2025 - 08:06 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerMottetSeraphin

Hybridizer Séraphin Joseph Mottet (1861 1930) France Paris See: * LESOURD F., Revue Horticole 1930, Séraphin Mottet (obityary). * LEJEUNE Daniel, Trois c...

r15 - 28 Oct 2024 - 13:28 by AlainFranco

HybridizerMuellerTheodore

Hybridizer A. Theodore Mueller Halstead, Kansas, USA Photo: Adam (Theodore) Amelia Mueller Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Black Night', 'Re...

r4 - 07 Jun 2026 - 02:46 by DougChyz

HybridizerMuhlesteinTell

Hybridizer Tell Muhlestein (1913 1978) "Tell's Iris Gardens" at Provo, Utah and later at Orem, Utah, USA; introductions continued through Cooley's Iris Garden in ...

r55 - 18 Sep 2024 - 13:59 by EdenSprings

HybridizerMullinRon

Hybridizer Ron Mullin Pawnee, Oklahoma, USA A tribute to him from Phil Williams can be found in this World of Irises post. Registrations/Introductions: Standard D...

r13 - 04 Oct 2019 - 18:27 by WayneMesser

HybridizerMusacchiaJoseph

Hybridizer Joseph Musacchia Gray, Louisiana, USA : : Photo at right: AIS President Gary White and Joe Musaccia, 2018 President's Cup winner for 'Acadian Sk...

r64 - 07 Jan 2025 - 21:34 by BrewItt

HybridizerNaudinCV

Hybridizer Charles Victor Naudin (1815 1899) France buried in Antibes (Alpes Maritimes) . See more . Natutalist and botanist. Also see scientist Charles Victor ...

r5 - 07 Nov 2019 - 17:47 by AlainFranco

HybridizerNearpassDC

Hybridizer D. C. Nearpass College Park, Maryland, USA Honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 1995. Dr. D. C. Nearpass by Clarence Mahan...

r6 - 10 Oct 2023 - 15:00 by DougChyz

HybridizerNebekerDon

Hybridizer Donald Nebeker Murray, Utah, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Amazing Don', 'Around About', 'Black Falls', 'Chilo', 'Delightsum', 'Dotte...

r3 - 11 Dec 2021 - 16:20 by DougChyz

HybridizerNelsonJeannette

Hybridizer Jeannette Huntington Nelson (née Ware); (1884 1981); Mrs.Ralph S. Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, USA Jeannette served as A.I.S. RVP in Region 11 from 1951 1953....

r38 - 21 Dec 2025 - 08:45 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerNelsonRoger

Hybridizer Roger Nelson Wayne, Nebraska, USA then Brooks, Oregon, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Hail to Rome', 'Pronto'. Tall Bearded: 'Alexis...

r8 - 23 Sep 2022 - 01:14 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerNesmithElizabeth

Hybridizer Elizabeth Nesmith (Mrs. Thomas) Lowell, Massachusetts, USA "166 Fairmont St., Lowell, Mass. Amateur gardener, Past Regional Vice President, A.I.S. Inte...

r34 - 22 Dec 2024 - 14:01 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerNeubertHW

Hybridizer H. W. Neubert Knoxville, Tennessee, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Barbara Dawn', 'Blazing Glory', 'Blissful Shores','Charming Betsy',...

r10 - 28 Dec 2018 - 18:26 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerNewtonMary

Hybridizer: Mary G. Newton (1921 2004)¹ Fort Stockton, Texas, USA Registrations/introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Comanche Springs', Tall Bearded: 'Sue Keef...

r2 - 28 Mar 2020 - 18:47 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerNichollsJC

Hybridizer Colonel Jesse Crook Nicholls (1874 1961)¹ Ithaca, New York, USA Colonel Jesse Crook Nicholls, U.S.A. retired. Ithaca, N.Y. Graduate of West Point, Past...

r20 - 25 Apr 2024 - 12:00 by BrewItt

HybridizerNicholsBonnie

Hybridizer Bonnie Nichols Dallas, Texas, USA See also:Notable Person Bonnie Nichols Article from the April 2013 Bulletin 10 Questions for an AIS Convention Chairm...

r9 - 15 Feb 2026 - 16:26 by DougChyz

HybridizerNicholsHooker

Hybridizer Hooker Nichols Dallas, Texas, USA Hooker Nichols was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2001. : Photo at right: A.I.S...

r149 - 13 Mar 2026 - 15:22 by BrewItt

HybridizerNiesEric

Hybridizer Eric Nies (1884 1952)¹ Hollywood, California, USA Eric Nies specialized in hybridizing Spuria Iris and the highest award for this class iris is named a...

r21 - 22 Dec 2024 - 13:55 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerNiswonger

Hybridizer O. David Niswonger(1925 2022) Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA David Niswonger is a hybridizer from Cape Girardeau, MO who has over 400 iris introductions...

r41 - 07 Mar 2025 - 15:43 by WayneMesser

HybridizerNonin

Hybridizer Auguste Nonin (1856 1936) France Châtillon sous Bagneux, former name of Châtillon (Hauts de Seine) Sylvain Ruaud, irisenligne 2011 03 04 : Entre deux...

r10 - 07 Nov 2019 - 17:51 by AlainFranco

HybridizerNorrickJG

Hybridizer Jack (1921 2007)¹ and Glenda (1927 1996)¹ Norrick Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA Registrations/introductions: Miniature Tall Bearded: 'Bumble...

r6 - 13 Nov 2022 - 03:04 by WayneMesser

HybridizerNorrisSamuel

Hybridizer Samuel Norris (1921 2002)¹ Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA Registratiions/Introductions: Aril: 'Floating Reserve'. Arilbred: 'Kentucky Arabia...

r8 - 26 Sep 2022 - 17:05 by BobPries

HybridizerNortonWH

Hybridizer: William Henry Norton (1864 1939)¹ Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Crimson Petal', 'White Samite', ¹Find a ...

r2 - 01 Apr 2020 - 17:04 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerNotcuttRoger

Hybridizer Roger C. Notcutt (1869 1938) Woodbridge, Suffolk, England Below taken from the Notcutts website www.notcutts.co.uk Roger was the first Notcutt to sta...

NEW - 13 Feb 2023 - 14:23 by BrewItt

HybridizerNouwenEtienne

Hybridizer Etienne Nouwen Belgium Heusden Zolder (Limburg)See: Créateur d'iris : Etienne Nouwen, IRIS et BULBEUSES n°173, 2023, pp. 16 20. Registrations/introd...

r11 - 08 Dec 2024 - 22:51 by AlainFranco

HybridizerNoydLuella

Hybridizer Luella Noyd (1903 1980)¹ Wenatchee, Washington, USA She was the second of three hybridizers featured in World of Irises, July 22, 2019, Jean Richter, "...

r26 - 03 Apr 2020 - 13:38 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerOConnorPatrick

Hybridizer Patrick O'Connor Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publicat...

r93 - 04 Mar 2026 - 13:39 by DougChyz

HybridizerOgburnEdla

Hybridizer Edla Ogburn (Mrs. Milton) (1905 1996) Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Bird In Flight', 'Br...

r6 - 07 Nov 2025 - 15:43 by BrewItt

HybridizerOwenArchie

Hybridizer Archie Owen (1904 2005) Carlsbad, California, USA Archie Owen (Encinitas, California) can claim to have had a long association with irises and irisaria...

r3 - 29 Dec 2018 - 22:57 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerPainShirley

Hybridizer Shirley Pain (1945 2024) Burra, Australia Owner of Tijara Iris Garden. Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'And So', 'After Plenty', 'Big Wig'...

r38 - 08 Feb 2026 - 18:51 by BrewItt

HybridizerPaolucciLorenzo

Hybridizer Lorenzo Paolucci (1940 1980) Sandy Hook, Connecticut, USA Registrations/Introductions: Japanese: 'Ardea Herodias', 'Azured We', 'Ceily Bleu', 'Gasho', ...

r11 - 07 Feb 2020 - 14:24 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerPaquetNannie

Hybridizer Nannie Paquet McLeansville, North Carolina, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Bellamere', 'Belmont Hill', 'Changing World', 'Dawn Patrol'...

r3 - 20 Jan 2019 - 20:15 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerParsonsManor

Hybridizers Pat and Gene Parsons Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Blue Genes', 'Sunday Morn'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 09 Jan 2019 - 00:21 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerPattisonIdaMary

Hybridizer Ida Mary Pattison (Mrs. Douglas) 1884 1968 Freeport, Illinois * Her Registrations/Introductions: * Biographical Notes * Article: A Women of St...

r15 - 10 Aug 2024 - 19:08 by BobPries

HybridizerPayneWA

Hybridizer William Arlie Payne (1881 1971) Terre Haute, Indiana, USA Received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1964. The Payne Medal for Japanese iri...

r17 - 30 Apr 2025 - 14:11 by BrewItt

HybridizerPeckhamAnson

Hybridizer Anson Wheeler Peckham (1918 2006)¹ Sloatsburg, New York, USA The Lodge, Skylands Farm, Sloatsburg, N.Y. Became interested in Irises when seven years ol...

r5 - 31 Dec 2018 - 15:41 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerPeckhamEthel

Hybridizer Mrs. Wheeler H. (Ethel Anson Steel) Peckham (1879 1965) Sloatsburg, New York, USA See also: Notable Person Ethel Anson Peckman New Rochelle, N. Y. and ...

r19 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:33 by DougChyz

HybridizerPeleAndre

Hybridizer André Philippe Pelé (1800 1880) France Paris Horticulturist, specialist of the perennial plants. see : Revue Horticole, 1929, Numéro du centenaire, p...

r3 - 07 Nov 2019 - 09:23 by AlainFranco

HybridizerPerryAmos

Hybridizer Amos Perry (1871 1953) AMOS JOSEPH PERRY, V.M.H. ….Amos Perry, V.M.H., Perry's Hardy Plant Farm, Enfield, Middlesex, England. One of the most celebr...

r68 - 10 Sep 2022 - 14:18 by EdenSprings

HybridizerPiatekRobert

Hybridizer Robert Piątek Jazwin, PolandSee: IRIS et BULBEUSES: n°163, 2013, pp. 29 36. Robert Piatek and his garden: See below: * Registrations and In...

r317 - 03 Jun 2026 - 10:40 by BrewItt

HybridizerPickardCoraMay

Hybridizer Cora May Gettelman Pickard(Mrs. Jesse); 1896 1983 Benton, IL, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'GOLDEN COIN' 1968, 'Little Love' 1971, ...

r7 - 15 Aug 2022 - 20:28 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerPierceJohn

Hybridizer: John Pierce (1912 2002) Memphis/Cordova, Tennessee, USA Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Bronze Star', 'Celestia', 'Glad Choice', 'Icec...

r3 - 18 Jun 2023 - 16:41 by WayneMesser

HybridizerPlotnerWilliam

Hybridizer William Plotner Molalla, Washington, USA Wildwood Nursery See below: * Gardens of Will Plotner * Registrations and Introductions * Awards *...

r22 - 14 May 2025 - 14:45 by BobPries

HybridizerPloughGordon

Hybridizer Gordon W. Plough (1909 1989) Wenatchee, Washington, USA Taken from: IRIS PROFILES, "Gordon W. Plough, Entrepreneur of Eden Road", American Iris Society...

r61 - 05 Nov 2023 - 11:45 by DougChyz

HybridizerPoiretJean

Hybridizer Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755 1834) France Saint Quentin (Aisne), Paris See more Botanical author. Also see scientist Jean Louis Marie Poiret. Jea...

r12 - 18 Oct 2023 - 07:18 by AlainFranco

HybridizerPriceMolly

Hybridizer Molly Price New City, New York, YSA Registrations/Introductions: Standard Dwarf Bearded: 'Blue Ivory', 'Brown Eyed Katie', 'Little Sapphire', 'Little W...

r4 - 12 Nov 2025 - 15:00 by DougChyz

HybridizerPriceNancy

Hybridizer Nancy Price Mollala, Washington, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Chaps', 'Clandestine Destiny', 'Revisit the Blues', Intermediate Be...

r83 - 08 May 2026 - 13:12 by BrewItt

HybridizerProbstRiley

Hybridizer Riley Probst Modesto, California, USA See also: Notable Person Riley Probst Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Pin Striped Suit', Intermedi...

r12 - 08 May 2026 - 13:12 by BrewItt

HybridizerPuidokasPranciskus

Hybridizer Pranciskus Puidokas Kaisiadoriu raj., Lithuania Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Baltas Paukštis', 'Lauktas Svecias', 'Lietuvos Karys', 'Lu...

r16 - 30 Sep 2024 - 13:22 by BrewItt

HybridizerPyburnAlton

Hybridizer Alton R. Pyburn Alton Pyburn is a graduate of Texas A M University, class of 1953. Upon graduation he was a commissioned 2nd Lt. and served his two ...

r9 - 30 Aug 2018 - 14:15 by Harloiris

HybridizerQuesnelOpal

Hybridizer Opal Quesnel (Mrs. Victor) Farmington, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Melon Bisque', 'Miss Priss'. Main.BobPries 2012 0...

r3 - 08 May 2026 - 13:09 by BrewItt

HybridizerRandolphLFitz

Hybridizer: Dr. L. Fitz Randolph (1894 1980) Ithaca, New York, USA See also: Notable Person Fitz Randolph Dr. Randolph was an American scientist, in the field of...

r18 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:25 by DougChyz

HybridizerRansomLawrence

Hybridizer Lawrence Ransom (1954 2016) France Hautefage la Tour (Lot et Garonne) Iris au TrescolsSee: IRIS et BULBEUSES n° 138 (2000), pp.6 7 Hybrider avant t...

r57 - 27 Jan 2025 - 23:57 by WayneMesser

HybridizerRayMable

Hybridizer Mable Ray (1878 1966)¹ Ft. Worth, Texas, USA, 2271 Lipscomb St. You can only imagine by looking at the Google Maps photo(link above), that the parking ...

r4 - 08 Nov 2021 - 12:08 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerReckampBroCharles

Hybridizer Brother Charles Reckamp (1905 1996) Techny (now Northbrook), Illinois, USA Received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1963. Brother Charles...

r12 - 19 Dec 2025 - 20:13 by BrewItt

HybridizerReesClara

Hybridizer Clara B.(1879 1970) Ruth Rees San Jose, California, USA Received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1967. From The Bulletin of the America...

r16 - 12 Apr 2024 - 11:42 by DougChyz

HybridizerReesGeorge

Hybridizer George Rees (1907 1965) Nixa, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Miniature Tall Bearded: 'Fairy Flo', 'Precious Child'. Tall Bearded: 'Amazing ...

r10 - 19 Apr 2025 - 12:54 by BrewItt

HybridizerReidLorena

Hybridizer Lorena Reid Springfield, Oregon, USA Lorena Reid was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2002. See below: * Gardens ...

r15 - 16 May 2025 - 18:54 by BobPries

HybridizerReinkeBillJoyce

Hybridizer Bill Joyce Reinke Bells, Tennessee, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Dixie Road', 'Love Thee Dollie'. Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 11 Oct 2022 - 23:21 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerRettigAnna

Hybridizer Anna Rettig Elma, New York, USA For details of Anna's life read 'The Flower Lady Of Elma' by Donna Lowry taken from the Fall 2013 Newsletter for AIS ...

r9 - 18 Apr 2022 - 15:38 by BrewItt

HybridizerRichJonnye

Hybridizer Lois (Jonnye) Rich Roseville, California, USA In Memoriam Lois (Jonnye) Rich Irises Bulletin, January 1991, pp 73 74 Honored by the American Iris Soc...

r53 - 09 Nov 2023 - 03:51 by WayneMesser

HybridizerRickerEthel

Hybridizer Ethel Ricker (Mrs. Ralph) Sioux City, Iowa, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Autumn Spice', 'Glendora', 'Harriet Belle Rigg', 'Oriental ...

r3 - 04 Jan 2019 - 16:38 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerRobartsEvelyn

Hybridizer Evelyn Robarts (1917 2010) Whittemore, Michigan, USA Evelyn Robarts hybridized iris in her Whittemore, Michigan, garden. Most of her registration...

r32 - 13 Jul 2015 - 14:58 by BobPries

HybridizerRobertsEarl

Hybridizer Earl Roberts (1910 1977) Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Earl Roberts received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1975. From The Bulletin of the ...

r26 - 02 Dec 2025 - 14:06 by DougChyz

HybridizerRobertsEd

Hybridizer Edwin (Ed) Roberts Escondido, California, USA (1939 1953) registered/introduced two TB irises under the hybridizer name of Edwin Roberts, 'Enchante...

r19 - 31 Aug 2025 - 18:57 by BrewItt

HybridizerRobertsSanford

Hybridizer Sanford Roberts El Cajon, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Bordello', 'Cease Fire', 'Disco Lady', 'Distiller's Moon', 'Hell...

r7 - 27 Jan 2026 - 15:21 by BrewItt

HybridizerRochaSteve

Hybridizer Steve Rocha Santee, California, USA Photo from 1999 San Diego Reader, Steve Rocha at iris show in Balboa Park. His aunt and uncle own Nicholson’s Woodl...

r2 - 21 Sep 2025 - 15:47 by DougChyz

HybridizerRoderick

Hybridizer Elvan Roderick Farmington, Missouri, USA Registrations/introductions: Border Bearded: 'Flashdance', 'Little Mary Sunshine', 'Music Box Dancer', Tall Be...

r8 - 19 Feb 2023 - 13:48 by DougChyz

HybridizerRoeBernice

Hybridizer Bernice Roe San Jose, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Frills', Spuria: 'Bold Horizons', 'Burnished Brass', 'Cannonade', '...

r5 - 10 Jun 2020 - 10:12 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerRogersGuy

Hybridizer: Guy Rogers Wichita Falls, Texas. USA : Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Debonair Blue', 'Debonair Cream', 'Debonair Pink', 'Front Gate', 'L...

r3 - 23 Sep 2022 - 00:37 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerRogersMark

Hybridizer Mark Rogers (1936 2024) Yucaipa, California, USA Also hybridized under the name of Mark E. Rogers, Ordway, Colorado USA Registrations/Introductions: ...

r20 - 10 Jan 2025 - 22:01 by DougChyz

HybridizerRogersRoyP

Hybridizer: Roy P. Rogers Boulder, Colorado, USA Tall Bearded: 'Late Caller', 'Mexican Hat', Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 31 Dec 2018 - 14:07 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerRudolphNate

Hybridizer Nate Rudolph Aurora, Illinois, USA, later moved to Barrington, Illinois, USA Awarded the American Dykes Medal in 1975 for 'Pink Taffeta' (which also wo...

r20 - 19 Apr 2026 - 03:24 by CarlosA

HybridizerRundlettEdwin

Hybridizer Edwin Rundlett (1896 1982) Staten Island, New York, USA Edwin Rundlett, one of the main forces behind the remontant movement was one of the founders of...

r6 - 15 Feb 2018 - 17:51 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSalbachCarl

Hybridizer Carl Salbach(1870 1962) Berkeley, California, USA Carl Salbach Retires Roy OLIPHANT, Calif. Bulletin #156(Jan. 1960), pp 15 19. On October 1, 1959, Car...

r21 - 02 Dec 2025 - 03:42 by WayneMesser

HybridizerSalterJohn

Hybridizer John Salter (1798 10 May 1874) Greater London, England Versailles, France John Salter was an English gardener, nurseryman and plant breeder, specia...

r41 - 05 May 2026 - 17:14 by BrewItt

HybridizerSassBrothers

Hybridizer Sass Brothers See Hans Sass, Henry Sass, Jacob Sass for additional Sass registrations. Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Blue Princess', 'Little...

r42 - 13 Oct 2020 - 11:24 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSassHenry

Hybridizer Henry E. Sass (1910 1982) Taken from: Obituary, American Iris Society Bulletin, Issue# 247, October 1982, p. 85. Henry was born into the horticultural ...

r27 - 13 Jul 2024 - 14:08 by BobPries

HybridizerSassJacob

Hybridizer Jacob Sass (1872 1945) Among the first winners of the American Iris Society's Hybridizer Award in 1941. He won the American Dykes Medal in both 1941 w...

r32 - 02 Jan 2025 - 17:33 by WayneMesser

HybridizerSaxtonDonald

Hybridizer Donald Saxton (1934 2014) Huntsville, Alabama, USA Donald R. Saxton was born and raised in western New York and moved to Alabama following graduation...

r6 - 14 Dec 2024 - 23:02 by WayneMesser

HybridizerSazioVivette

Hybridizer Vivette Sazio France Hyères (Var)Vivette Sazio worked at Iris en Provence, up to 2005. See below: * Registrations * Not registered Registrati...

r30 - 03 Nov 2022 - 11:27 by AlainFranco

HybridizerSchaanHarold

Hybridizer Harold Schaan St. Louis, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Chances Are', 'Gorjus', 'Heart Of Fire', 'Lemon Swirl', 'Sweet Nothi...

r2 - 04 Jan 2019 - 16:41 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSchaferSacks

Hybridizers Marty Schafer Jan Sacks Carlisle, Massachusetts, USA. Marty Schafer and Jan Sacks were honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Awar...

r67 - 17 Apr 2026 - 00:19 by BobPries

HybridizerScharffJake

Hybridizer Jacob(Jake) H. Scharff (1904 1982) Memphis, Tennessee, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society No. 246(July 1982): An iris grower since 1937...

r4 - 15 Feb 2018 - 18:17 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSchillerBailey

Hybridizer Bailey Schiller Kapunda, South Australia, Australia Bailey began hybridising irises in 2009 after watching his mother, Melissa Schiller, at work in the...

r32 - 04 Feb 2026 - 16:10 by BrewItt

HybridizerSchillerMelissa

Hybridizer Melissa Schiller Kapunda, South Australia, Australia On the birth of my second child my Nana gifted me four iris rhizomes. I had no idea what they were...

r23 - 04 Feb 2026 - 16:08 by BrewItt

HybridizerSchirmer

Hybridizers Carl H. W. Schirmer St. Joseph, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: Mohrloff'. Tall Bearded: 'Am I Blue', 'Amber Glory', 'Arctic Qu...

r19 - 21 Dec 2018 - 21:11 by Harloiris

HybridizerSchmelzerHazel

Hybridizer Hazel E. Schmelzer (1898 1977) Walla Walla, Washington, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society No. 226(Summer 1977): Our friend Hazel died ...

r9 - 12 Oct 2024 - 10:47 by BrewItt

HybridizerSchreinerBernard

Hybridizer Bernard Schreiner BERNARD FRANK SCHREINER (1919 1982) Any remembrance of Bernard (Gus) Schreiner must be written in terms of family and irises, for...

r2 - 24 Nov 2014 - 16:48 by AlainFranco

HybridizerSchreiners

Hybridizer Schreiner's Iris Gardens Salem, Oregon, USA Schreiners Gardens long tradition began with F.X. Schreiner, a St. Paul, Minnesota, businessman. He was a c...

r317 - 17 Jan 2026 - 02:38 by BrewItt

HybridizerScottArthurHoyt

Arthur Hoyt Scott(1875 1927) Media, Pennsylvania, USA. A Philadelphian, he resided during his later years near Media where he raised many seedlings of Irises and ...

r3 - 04 Jan 2025 - 17:33 by DougChyz

HybridizerSeguiJean

Hybridizer Jean Ségui (1920 2012) France Mèze (Hérault) Iris de ThauSFIB Past President (1999 2000). See below: * Registrations * Not registered * Ir...

r24 - 10 Aug 2022 - 00:14 by AlainFranco

HybridizerSerdynski

Hybridizer Barbara A. Serdynski (1909 1981) Los Angeles, CA Barbara Serdynski starts her second term as RVP of Region 15, having served three years in 1966, '67 a...

r4 - 15 Feb 2018 - 16:04 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSexton

Hybridizer Neva Sexton (1906 1985) Wasco, California, USA Neva Sexton won the American Dykes Medal in 1965 for 'Pacific Panorama, and in 1973 for 'New Moon'. She ...

r11 - 14 Mar 2022 - 21:23 by EdenSprings

HybridizerSheviakovViktor

Hybridizer Viktor Sheviakov (1940 1925) Sankt Petersburg., Russia Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Goluboy Bliuz', 'Krasavchik', 'Yantarny Kulon', 'Z...

r63 - 08 Jun 2025 - 04:06 by ruiris

HybridizerShoopGeorge

Hybridizers George (1916 1995), Roberta and Ben Shoop Portland, Oregon, USA. Known to have introduced through Eden Road, Old Brook, Schreiner, etc. George Shoop...

r28 - 18 Sep 2024 - 14:59 by EdenSprings

HybridizerShullJM

James Marion Shull (1872 1948) Chevy Chase. Maryland, USA Mr. J. Marion Shull, artist and botanist for the U. S. Department of Agriculture for thirty years, died ...

r7 - 23 Sep 2023 - 20:29 by DougChyz

HybridizerSilverbergDavid

Hybridizer Dave Silverberg (1929 2021) Molalla, Washington, USA Introduced through his nursery Abbey Gardens Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate: 'Abbey Su...

r8 - 30 Apr 2025 - 18:54 by BobPries

HybridizerSladeGeorge

Hybridizer George Slade Cynthiana, Kentucky, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Solar Eclipse'. Siberian: 'Kelat Spires'. Tall Bearded: 'Abdallah P...

r8 - 07 Aug 2017 - 17:37 by Harloiris

HybridizerSlagleGary

Hybridizer Gary Slagle II Gibbstown, New Jersey, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Flair For Fashion' Intermediate Bearded: 'Is This Love', 'Mari...

r11 - 25 May 2026 - 23:11 by BrewItt

HybridizerSmithClifford

Hybridizer Clifford W. Smith Vermillion, South Dakota, USA Buena Vista Iris Gardens. 113 North University St, Vermillion, SD List of registrations/introductions: ...

r4 - 04 Jan 2019 - 15:46 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSmithEva

Hybridizer Eva Theresa Brown Smith (1899 1985)¹ Lewiston, Idaho, USA On May 11, 1985, Eva Smith died at the age of 85. Following retirement, Eva and her husband...

r24 - 04 Mar 2024 - 15:16 by TerryLaurin

HybridizerSmithKenneth

Hybridizer Kenneth(1896 1965) and Catherine(1904 1975) Smith Staten Island, New York, USA The Kenneth D. Smiths' Garden American Iris Society Bulletin, Issue 1...

r29 - 14 Nov 2024 - 19:58 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSmithMD

Hybridizer: Murray Denton Smith (? 1987) Thornhill, Ontario, Canada In addition to growing iris by 1947, and carrying out some hybridizing beginning in 1948, Sm...

r6 - 31 Mar 2026 - 13:41 by BrewItt

HybridizerSmithMarky

Hybridizer Marky Smith Yakima, Washington, USA Marky Smith was winner of the American Dykes Award in 2008 for 'Starwoman'. She was honored by the American Iris So...

r81 - 20 Mar 2026 - 15:48 by DougChyz

HybridizerSmithPaul

Hybridizer Paul R. Smith Sanatoga, Pennsylvania, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Bellitas', 'Florrie', 'Virgin Splendor'. Intermediate Bearded...

r3 - 17 Feb 2018 - 03:08 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSnyderWS

Hybridizer William Simon Snyder (1873 1959)¹ Sioux City, Iowa, USA Mr. Snyder, of Sioux City, Iowa, died on December 29, 1959. He had been a member of the AIS sin...

r7 - 29 Sep 2020 - 13:21 by Pamina

HybridizerSpenceDavid

Hybridizer David Spence Prescott, Arizona, USA See below: * Gardens * Registrations and Introductions * Awards * Iris Publications * Biographical ...

r16 - 20 Apr 2026 - 13:05 by BrewItt

HybridizerSpoonDonald

Hybridizer Donald Spoon (1939 2023) Cross Junction, Virginia, USA Operated Winterberry Iris Gardens in Cross Junction, Virginia with his wife Ginny and son Brya...

r171 - 28 May 2026 - 09:26 by BrewItt

HybridizerSpoonGinny

Hybridizer Virginia (Ginny) Spoon Cross Junction, Virginia, USA With husband Donald and son Bryan, operates Winterberry Iris Gardens in Cross Junction, Virginia. ...

r57 - 29 May 2026 - 18:09 by BrewItt

HybridizerStahlmanMrsEdward

Hybridizer Mary "Mollie" Stahlman (Mrs. Edward C.); (1870 1938) Nashville, Tennessee, USA Born Mary Geddes, the daughter of Maj. James and Nancy 'Nannie' (Smith) ...

r5 - 05 Aug 2022 - 15:22 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerStahlyJohn

Hybridizer John Stahly (b. 1958) John Stahly made crosses of his own choice from the irises of Harold Stahly. John planted the seeds, grew them to maturity in his...

r4 - 03 Jun 2023 - 16:02 by DougChyz

HybridizerStallMarilyn

Hybridizer: Marilyn Stall Pueblo, Colorado, USA Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Evening Melody', Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 20 Jan 2019 - 20:19 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSteinZeppelinHelen

Hybridizer Countess Helen von Stein Zeppelin (1905 1995) Sulzburg Laufen, Post Mullheim, Germany The Iris Countess: How One Woman's Ingenious Preservation Effort ...

r8 - 17 May 2024 - 16:33 by DougChyz

HybridizerSteinhauerW

Hybridizer Winfield W. Steinhauer (1910 1996) Audubon, New Jersey, USA Registrations/Introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Arsonist', 'Blue Sparkler', 'Boxwink's Golden D...

r5 - 07 Jan 2022 - 20:32 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerStephensonFG

Hybridizer Fred G. Stephenson Roanoke, Virginia, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Erin Charm', 'Pink Sundae', 'Suzanne Burks'. Tall Bearded: 'Fli...

r3 - 15 Feb 2018 - 16:57 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerStevensJean

Hybridizer Emily Jean Stevens (1900 1967) Note: Jean Stevens also registered irises as Emily Jean Burgess, Mrs. W. R. Stevens and Mrs. W. R. Burgess. * Whole...

r46 - 15 Nov 2025 - 20:59 by BrewItt

HybridizerStreetStanley

Hybridizer Stanley G. (Sam) Street Independence, Missouri, USA Registrations/Introductions: Sam (as he is commonly called) Street, of Independence, Mo., came to K...

r15 - 31 Jan 2019 - 22:44 by Harloiris

HybridizerStreibichBelden

Hybridizer: Mrs. Charles M. (Belden) Streibich Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Registrations/introductions: Miniature Dwarf Bearded: 'Chica', 'Shawn', 'Sparkler', 'We...

r4 - 20 Jan 2019 - 20:06 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSturtevantGrace

Hybridizer Grace Sturtevant (1865 1947) See also: Notable Person Grace Sturtevant Miss Grace Sturtevant, (1865 1947), Glen Road, Wellesley Farms, Mass. Daughter ...

r73 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:42 by DougChyz

HybridizerSuiterMelvina

Hybridizer Melvina Suiter Nyssa, Oregon, USA Melvina Suiter has been one of my favorite people for so long that I suppose we must have started corresponding while...

r15 - 31 Jul 2020 - 11:42 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSundtEugene

Hybridizer Eugene Sundt Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (AIS Reg. 23) List of registrations/introductions: Arilbred: 'Ardimac'; 'Goldiana'; 'Hoogimac', 'Lahara', 'Mo...

r14 - 26 Aug 2022 - 20:07 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerSutterSharlene

Hybridizer Sharlene Sutter Canton St. Gallen, Switzerland. Co founder of the display garden 'das IrisFeld' in Oetlishausen, Hohentannen, Switzerland Registrations...

r10 - 05 May 2026 - 14:11 by BrewItt

HybridizerSuttonGeorge

Hybridizer George Sutton (1933 2013) Porterville, California/Star, Idaho USA George Sutton, the founder of Sutton's Iris Gardens and a prolific hybridizer, died M...

r51 - 21 Oct 2025 - 18:52 by BrewItt

HybridizerSuttonMichael

Hybridizer Michael Sutton Star, Idaho, USA Michael Sutton was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2021. Also see: "Créateurs d'iris...

r296 - 04 May 2026 - 23:58 by BrewItt

HybridizerSuttonRobert

Hybridizer Robert G. Sutton Tulare, California, USA The Massachusetts Horticulture Society medal was awarded to Robert Schreiner in 1975 for his lifetime dedicati...

r16 - 17 Oct 2025 - 13:08 by DougChyz

HybridizerTambergTomas

Hybridizer Tomas Tamberg Berlin, Germany Tomas Tamberg was honored by the British Iris Society with the British Iris Society Hybridiser Award in 2011. Tomas Tambe...

r52 - 04 Feb 2026 - 15:40 by DougChyz

HybridizerTascoRichard

Hybridizer Richard (Rick) Tasco Rick was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 2010. See below: * Gardens * Registrations and I...

r99 - 20 Mar 2026 - 12:52 by BrewItt

HybridizerTasquierLoic

Hybridizer Loïc Tasquier The Netherlands Gendt See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n° 167, 2017, p. 24 26, Les créateurs d'iris : Loïc Tasquier. Loic Tasquier was honored ...

r291 - 04 Feb 2026 - 15:14 by DougChyz

HybridizerTaylorJohnC

Hybridizer John C. Taylor aka John Charles Taylor Millthorpe, New South Wales, Australia John Taylor was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer...

r25 - 17 Jan 2026 - 12:14 by DougChyz

HybridizerTaylorJohnD

Hybridizer John D. Taylor Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, England Recipient of the Foster Memorial Plaque in 1974 Registrations: Border Bearded: 'Abigail', 'Ar...

r20 - 18 Dec 2024 - 14:05 by BrewItt

HybridizerTharpMary

Hybridizer Mary (Frakes) Tharp (1879 1965) Payette, Idaho, USA Tell Muhlestein dedicated his 1962 catalog edition to Mary and he wrote a beautiful message as foll...

r43 - 22 Sep 2022 - 18:22 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerThomsonWilliam

Hybridizer William M. Thomson Taranaki, New Zealand Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Kichapoo Kid', 'La Pensla', 'Waikiki', Miniature Dwarf Bea...

r5 - 15 Feb 2018 - 19:13 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerTobieMabel

Hybridizer Mrs. Walter (Mabel Carey) Tobie (1872 1948) Shanunga Iris Gardens, Cape Elizabeth and 3 Deering St, Portland, Maine. Iris specialist and breeder. She g...

r30 - 08 Dec 2024 - 16:53 by DougChyz

HybridizerTompkinsChet

Hybridizer Chester W. (Chet) Tompkins (1912 2001) Canby, Oregon, USA, formerly Sioux City, Iowa, USA until 1955. Received the American Iris Society Hybridizer A...

r93 - 07 Jun 2024 - 19:21 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerTrimJohn

Hybridizer John Trim Hastings, New Zealand Photo: John and Heather Trim with the Begg Shield and TB 'Trim Surprise' from June 2025 New Zealand Iris Society Bullet...

r16 - 21 Jan 2026 - 15:51 by DougChyz

HybridizerTuckerJames

Hybridizer James S. Tucker Centralia, Illinois, USA List of registrations/introductions: Border Bearded: 'Blue Warbler', 'Pebbles', 'Rosie O'Tee', Tall Bearded: '...

r6 - 09 Jan 2019 - 00:27 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerTurbatEugene

Hybridizer E.Turbat et Cie France Orléans (Loiret).This topic gathers informations about: E. Turbat Cie, Eugène Turbat (1865 1944) and his son Marcel (1907 20...

r15 - 10 Aug 2022 - 00:08 by AlainFranco

HybridizerValletteWilma

Hybridizer Wilma Vallette (1899 1980) Declo, Idaho, USA Born February 4, 1899 Died October 19, 1980 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALS TO VALLETTE, NELSON 1970 Wilma ...

r14 - 18 Sep 2024 - 15:22 by EdenSprings

HybridizerVanHoutteLouis

Hybridizer Louis Benoît Van Houtte (1810 1876) Ghent, Belgium Louis van Houtte in The Garden Registrations/Introductions: Intermediate Bearded: 'Clarissa', 'Judit...

r20 - 26 Oct 2025 - 17:25 by BobPries

HybridizerVanLiereRobert

Hybridizer Robert Van Liere Denver, Colorado, USA iris4u garden Registrations/Introductions: Border Bearded: 'Special Kay', 'Whet Your Appetite'. Tall Bearded: ...

r78 - 07 May 2026 - 00:17 by BrewItt

HybridizerVanValkenburgh

Hybridizer: Rosa Belle Van Valkenburgh Huntsville, Alabama, USA Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Charlotte Sawyer', 'Sarah Lauren', 'Trojan's Point', ...

r3 - 17 Dec 2024 - 20:00 by BrewItt

HybridizerVarnerSteve

Hybridizer D. Steve Varner (1917 2014) Monticello, Illinois, USA D. Steve Varner was honored by the American Iris Society with the Hybridizer Award in 1995. Dwigh...

r22 - 14 Jan 2025 - 13:32 by BrewItt

HybridizerVarnerTerry

Hybridizer W. Terry Varner (25 November 1935 19 August 2024) Marietta, Ohio, USA Registrations/Introductions: Border: 'Romantic Interlude', 'Silgrey's Beauty'....

r10 - 18 Mar 2026 - 20:18 by DougChyz

HybridizerVaughnKevin

Hybridizer Kevin Vaughn Salem, Oregon, USA Awarded Hybridizer Award 2025 Awarded Foster Memorial Plaque 2025 2025 American Iris Society Hybridizer Medal from ...

r44 - 06 Mar 2026 - 15:27 by BrewItt

HybridizerVeitchJames

Hybridizer: James Veitch and Sons Exeter, England Harry James Veitch Registrations/introductions: Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 10 Dec 2015 - 15:43 by BobPries

HybridizerVerdier

Hybridizer Verdier France Neuilly sur Seine (Hauts de Seine), Ivry sur Seine (Val de Marne) and Paris. This topic gathers informations about: Verdier , Verdier ...

r34 - 04 Mar 2026 - 13:24 by JohnFraser

HybridizerVilmorinAndrieux

Hybridizer Vilmorin Andrieux et Cie France Paris, Verrières le Buisson (Essonne) This topic gathers informations about: Vilmorin, Vilmorin Andrieux, Vilmorin An...

r79 - 07 Jan 2026 - 18:34 by JeromeBoulon

HybridizerVogtAdolph

Hybridizer Adolph Vogt Louisville, Kentucky, USA Mr. Vogt who retired in June 1969 after working for forty five years in equipment engineering for the South Centr...

r4 - 15 Feb 2018 - 14:59 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerVoorwindeSimon

Hybridizer Simon Voorwinde Forth, Tasmania, Australia Forth Valley Iris Registrations/introductions: Standard Dwarf Bearded: 'Artist's Pool', 'Bay of Fires', 'Bi...

r2 - 28 Nov 2020 - 06:27 by TasV

HybridizerWaiteKenneth

Hybridizer Kenneth M. Waite (1918 2010) Westfield, Massachusetts, USA Owner and Operator of Tow Path Lane Gardens. Received an AIS Distinguished Service Medal in ...

r8 - 08 May 2022 - 17:45 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWalkerLee

Lee Walker by Jeanette Graham, 2018 MVIS Show Hybridizer Lee Walker Tenmile, Oregon, USA From the 2023 Convention book: Lee was born in Palmer, Alaska and grew ...

r32 - 04 May 2026 - 15:19 by BrewItt

HybridizerWalkerMarion

Hybridizer Marion Russell Walker (1915 2002) Ventura, California, USA Marion was the eighth and youngest President of AIS, 1956 1959, and the first from the west...

r34 - 22 Dec 2024 - 14:06 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWarburtonBee

Hybridizer Beatrice A. Warburton (1903 1996) Westboro, Massachusetts, USA Note: Beatrice Warburton registered irises as Warburton, B. Warburton and Bee Warburton...

r33 - 09 Feb 2026 - 20:57 by DougChyz

HybridizerWatersD

Hybridizer Donald G. Waters ( 1973) Elmore, Ohio, USA See also: Notable Donald G. Waters Registrations/introductions: Tall Bearded: 'Blue Parrakeet', 'Divine Bl...

r8 - 13 Feb 2026 - 14:20 by DougChyz

HybridizerWatkinsEdward

Hybridizer Edward Watkins Concord, New Hampshire, USA Edward Watkins A most prominent and respected member of the American Iris Society, Edward Watkins, passed a...

r5 - 14 Apr 2024 - 13:34 by DougChyz

HybridizerWeilerJohn

Hybridizer John Weiler (1925 2011) and family (Steve Susan) Fresno, California, USA John Weiler, .PhD. Hybridizer (July 8, 1925 September 19, 2011) by Jane...

r17 - 15 Dec 2022 - 01:23 by DougChyz

HybridizerWelchJames

Hybridizer James R. Welch Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA Jim Welch, RVP Region 1, has been growing irises since 1956, although his love for them goes back to chi...

r3 - 28 Dec 2018 - 15:19 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWelchWalter

Hybridizer Walter E. Welch (1887 1980) Middlebury, Indiana, US Death claimed Walter Welch on January 11, 1980. Having spent most of his life in Middlebury, Indian...

r22 - 28 Jan 2023 - 13:00 by TerryLaurin

HybridizerWellsJulian

Hybridizer Julian Wells Rialto, California, USA, Cerrillos, New Mexico, USA Registrations/Introductions: Arilbred: 'Oriental Magic'. Tall Bearded: 'Barbara Mann',...

r6 - 23 Sep 2022 - 01:27 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWerckmeisterPeter

Hybridizer Peter Werckmeister Germany Recipient of the Foster Memorial Plaque in 1970 Registrations/Introductions: Aril: 'Aquarelle', 'Eisblau', 'Gravure', 'Werck...

r15 - 20 Dec 2021 - 19:36 by BrewItt

HybridizerWhiteJohn

Hybridizer John White 1916 2010 Minot, Maine, USA John White was an innovative Iris hybridizer winning several awards: including the highest award for Japanese Ir...

r19 - 08 Sep 2020 - 12:32 by Pamina

HybridizerWhitingMrsC

Hybridizer Mrs. C. G. (Agnes) Charles G. Whiting Mapleton, Iowa, USA AGNES WHITING (1894 1966) See Also Agnes Whiting Autobiography Story from A.I.S. Bulletin ...

r34 - 08 Nov 2021 - 12:11 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWilhoitMelodyAndJerry

Selector: Melody Jerry Wilhoit Kansas, Illinois, USA See also: Notable Person Melody Wilhoit Louisiana: 'Sheley Sue' The irises below were registred and intro...

r7 - 13 Feb 2026 - 21:51 by DougChyz

HybridizerWilkesTomAndWiloh

Hybridizer Tom(1910 1987) and Wiloh(1912 1978) Wilkes Tujunga, California, USA Registrations/Introductions: From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 23...

r7 - 07 Dec 2017 - 17:48 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWilliamsonBryce

Hybridizer Bryce (Phenis) Williamson Campbell, California, USA A native Californian, Bryce was born in Reedley and spent his early years in the rural San Joaquin ...

r28 - 16 May 2025 - 19:43 by BobPries

HybridizerWilliamsonEB

Hybridizer Edward Bruce Williamson (1877 1933) Bluffton, Indiana, Banker, Naturalist, authority on Dragonflies. Fellow of Vanderbilt University 1900 1901, Assista...

r34 - 18 Dec 2024 - 14:28 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWilliamsonMary

Hybridizer Miss Mary Williamson Bluffton, Indiana, USA After his death Mary Williamson carried on her father's (E.B.Williamson) work and nursery. Her interest in ...

r4 - 06 Dec 2016 - 21:07 by BobPries

HybridizerWillmottMissEllenA

Selector, Miss Ellen A. Willmott V.M.H. see also Miss Ellen Wilmott nursery "MISS WILLMOTT, V.M.H THE SEVENTY FIRST VOLUME OF "THE GARDEN"' Is dedicated. to MISS...

r2 - 02 Dec 2015 - 23:37 by Harloiris

HybridizerWillott

Hybridizer Dorothy (1930 2021) Anthony Willott Received Hybridizers award Beechwood, Ohio. USA The Willotts have won the Caparne Welch Medal three times; for '...

r27 - 02 Dec 2025 - 03:57 by WayneMesser

HybridizerWillsJesseE

Hybridizer Jesse Ely Wills (1899 1977) Nashville, Tennessee, USA Iris breeder; received the American Iris Society Hybridizer Award in 1954, British Iris Society F...

r15 - 14 Jul 2020 - 12:35 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWilsonErnest

Hybridizer: Ernest Wilson Cerrillos, New Mexico, USA REGION XXIII: Ernest Wilson's interest in flowers extends back to his childhood and the wild flowers of the c...

r2 - 15 Feb 2018 - 18:12 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWolfordLeon

Hybridizer Leon Wolford (1917 1993) Whitewright, Texas, USA Past President of the American Iris Society. Leon Wolford, a life member of AIS, has a great experienc...

r6 - 20 Dec 2022 - 18:14 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWoodElizabeth

Hybridizer Elizabeth Ira E. Wood (1903 1977) New Providence, New Jersey, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society No. 227(Fall 1977): Ira E. Wood died...

r9 - 15 Feb 2018 - 16:26 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWorelJack

Hybridizer Jack Worel (1940 2025) Osseo, Minnesota, USA Jack Jae Worel Obituary 1940 2025 Minnesota Star Tribune Registrations/Introductions: Border Beard...

r18 - 10 Dec 2025 - 15:42 by BrewItt

HybridizerWrightMaybelle

Hybridizer Maybelle Wright (1912 1977) Bloomington, Minnesota, USA From The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 226(Summer 1977): Minnesota's renowned hybr...

r5 - 28 Dec 2018 - 19:17 by DavidPotembski

HybridizerWulfOpal

Hybridizer Opal Wulf (1931 2015) Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (Region 21) "Opal was actively involved in several garden societies, most notably, the Lincoln Iris Soci...

r9 - 27 Oct 2024 - 21:54 by WayneMesser

HybridizerYakovchukVladimir

Hybridizer Vladimir Yakovchuk (aka Volodymyr Yakovchuk) Sumskaya obl., Ukraine The Ukrainian names are also listed in the registrations as Svitlana and Volodymyr....

r10 - 04 Nov 2023 - 11:45 by AlainFranco

HybridizerYeldGeorge

Hybridizer George Yeld (1843 1938) Gerrards Cross, England. Schoolmaster, for many years he resided in York where he taught. Amateur gardener of note and keen Iri...

r15 - 10 Sep 2022 - 18:11 by BobPries

HybridizerZaķisLaimonis

Hybridizer Laimonis Zaķis, Latvia None of the Laimonis cultivars are registered with AIS yet. see website at https://www.gardenpearls.eu/gardens/laimonis zakis i...

r2 - 21 Feb 2022 - 20:35 by BobPries

InfoHybridizers

Iris Hybridizers The following is an alphabetical list of hybridizers: When fully developed it will contain links to pages that provide; a brief biography, lists...

r2132 - 04 Jun 2026 - 17:59 by BrewItt

NotableAckermanJay

Jay Ackerman Recipient of the Gold Medal 1976 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1964 See also: Hybridizer Jay Ackerman under construction Main.BobPries 20...

r3 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:45 by DougChyz

NotableAitken

Terry Aitken Gold Medal awarded 2011 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2005 President AIS 2002 2004 Hybridizer Award 1996 See also: Hybridizer Terry Aitken ...

r7 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:52 by DougChyz

NotableBarrClaire

Claire Barr Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1996 President AIS 1993 1996 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Dec 2019 - 18:10 by BobPries

NotableBartholomewJohn

John Adams Bartholomew Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1963 under construction The award of the Distinguished Service Medal to John Adams Bartholomew from th...

r2 - 02 Aug 2024 - 12:41 by DougChyz

NotableBledsoeWilliam

William Bledsoe See also: Hybridizer William Bledsoe Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1971 President AIS 1969 1971 In Memoriam of William Bledsoe from the Sp...

r6 - 12 Jan 2024 - 14:28 by DougChyz

NotableBoninoJill

Jill Bonino Recipient of the Gold Medal 2025 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2012 From the AIS Winter 2025 Bulletin Honorary Awards 2025 feature: CONGRATU...

r5 - 16 Mar 2026 - 20:57 by DougChyz

NotableBurchJames

James Burch Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1989 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 09 Feb 2026 - 18:50 by DougChyz

NotableCailletMarie

Marie Caillet Gold Medal awarded 2004 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1983 From the AIS January 2005 Bulletin Honorary Awards for 2004 in the 5 6 Nov, 20...

r5 - 05 Feb 2026 - 17:53 by DougChyz

NotableCarneyRobert

Robert C. Carney Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1965 President AIS 1963 1965 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 17 Dec 2019 - 19:10 by BobPries

NotableCassebeerFred

Fred W. Cassebeer West Nyack, NY Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1952 Fred Cassebeer was a hybridizer of note, a gifted photographer (for AIS and other natio...

r2 - 05 Nov 2024 - 13:48 by BrewItt

NotableCookFranklin

Dr. Franklin P. Cook Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1949 President AIS 1947 1948 See also: Hybidizer Dr. Franklin P. Cook See article in 1952 bulletin as t...

r5 - 14 Feb 2026 - 17:43 by DougChyz

NotableCorlewGlenn

Glenn Corlew Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2000 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 17 Dec 2019 - 16:44 by BobPries

NotableCosgroveClarke

Dr. Clarke Cosgrove http://wiki.irises.org/pub//Main/Bio/NotableCosgroveClarke/cosgrove.jpg Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1977 President AIS 1975 1977 Two...

r5 - 25 Oct 2023 - 01:20 by WayneMesser

NotableDeatonCheryl

Cheryl Deaton Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2021 2021 AIS Honorary Awards Recipient, 2021 American Iris Society Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Ch...

NEW - 15 Feb 2026 - 18:51 by DougChyz

NotableEmpressJosephine

Empress Josephine and Malmaison Empress Joséphine in coronation costume under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

NEW - 11 Dec 2019 - 19:44 by BobPries

NotableEppersonRoy

Roy Epperson President AIS 2008 2010 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 03 Jan 2020 - 18:06 by BobPries

NotableEverettHarry

Dr. Harry H. Everett Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1941 1941 Distinguished Service Medal Citations in 1942 January AIS Bulletin. President AIS 1935 1939 ...

r5 - 10 Feb 2026 - 22:45 by DougChyz

NotableFischerHubert

Hubert Fischer Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1968 President AIS 1966 1968 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 17 Dec 2019 - 19:08 by BobPries

NotableFrankPresby

Frank Presby First treasurer of the American Iris Society and one of the founders. Articles from the December 1924 Bulletin on Frank H. Presby Main.BobPries 2...

r2 - 05 Nov 2023 - 14:42 by DougChyz

NotableGossettPaul

Paul Gossett Gold Medal awarded 2015 From the Winter 2015 AIS Bulletin: Gold Medal Paul Gossett Paul has worked tirelessly for the American Iris Society in t...

r4 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:54 by DougChyz

NotableGristwoodLillian

Lillian Gristwood (1921 1997) Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1996 AIS Director 1996 Chair of exhibitions committee 1996 The following was written by Donn...

r4 - 26 Apr 2023 - 10:31 by BrewItt

NotableHamblenMelba

Melba Hamblen Recipient of the Gold Medal 1983 See also: Hybridizer Melba Hamblen Main.DougChyz 9 Feb 2025

r2 - 10 Feb 2026 - 12:56 by DougChyz

NotableHigginsBetsy

Betsy Higgins Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2018 Normally we don't mention age in these DSM accolades, but in Betsy's case we simply must make an exception....

r8 - 16 Feb 2026 - 13:52 by DougChyz

NotableHollingworthRobert

Robert Hollingworth Williamston. Michigan, USA See also: Hybridizer Robert Hollingworth Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2019 Awarded Foster Memorial Plaque ...

NEW - 15 Feb 2026 - 20:38 by DougChyz

NotableJacobyThomas

Thomas E. Jacoby Oakfield, NY Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1964 When Fitz Randolph took over as AIS President in 1960, He asked Tom to join as Editor of t...

r2 - 05 Nov 2024 - 13:44 by BrewItt

NotableJohnWister

John C. Wister (March 19, 1887 December 27, 1982) See also the Wister Medal named for John Wister. "John Caspar Wister, Wister St. Clarkson Ave. Germantow...

r13 - 11 Feb 2026 - 13:46 by DougChyz

NotableKeislingJudy

Judy Keisling Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2012 President AIS 2010 2012 Article from the October 2012 Bulletin 10 Questions for a Retiring AIS President ...

r3 - 05 Nov 2023 - 15:46 by DougChyz

NotableKnowltonHarold

Harold Knowlton Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1955 President AIS 1953 1955 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Dec 2019 - 20:30 by BobPries

NotableLakingLeslie

Notable Dr. Leslie Laking Along with William Moffat, Dr. Laking was one of the founding members of the Canadian Iris Society (CIS) when Region 16 of the American ...

r2 - 04 Apr 2025 - 12:57 by BrewItt

NotableLaurinTerry

Terry Laurin Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2018 For the last thirty years Terry Laurin has run his own perennial garden business. He is also a certified sk...

r6 - 16 Feb 2026 - 14:01 by DougChyz

NotableLoweMike

Mike Lowe Gold Medal awarded 2011 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2003 LOWE, Michael Baxter, 76, died peacefully April 30, 2014. Born in Madison, Wis., rai...

r3 - 17 Dec 2019 - 16:42 by BobPries

NotableMahanClarence

Clarence Mahan See also: Hybridizer Clarence Mahan Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2004 President AIS 1999 2001 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05...

r4 - 05 Nov 2022 - 18:29 by WayneMesser

NotableMarleySara

Sara Marley (1928 2023) Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2002 Award Announcement Irises Bulletin, July 2003, pp 25 26. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/o...

r3 - 24 Feb 2023 - 17:05 by BrewItt

NotableMcKeeWilliam

William McKee Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1943 Hybridizer Award in 1953. President AIS 1940 1942 William J. McKee the Hybiidizer. under construction ...

r5 - 06 Apr 2025 - 11:55 by DougChyz

NotableMcewenCurrier

Currier McEwen Recipient of the Gold Medal 2000 See also: Hybridizer Currier McEwen Main.DougChyz 9 Feb 2025

NEW - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:48 by DougChyz

NotableMesserWayne

Wayne Messer Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2025 From the AIS Winter 2025 Bulletin Honorary Awards 2025 feature: Wayne has served two terms (2018–2024) on...

r3 - 15 Feb 2026 - 17:10 by DougChyz

NotableMorrisJim

Jim Morris Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2015 President AIS 2013 2015 Jim Morris was the 2015 Distinguished Service Medal Recipient. under construction ...

r4 - 29 Jan 2026 - 21:25 by DougChyz

NotableMullinRonald

Ronald Mullin Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1986 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Dec 2019 - 18:06 by BobPries

NotableNelsonKwppelKay

Kay Nelson Keppel Recipient of the Gold Medal 1993 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1989 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:46 by DougChyz

NotableNicholsBonnie

Bonnie J. Nichols See also:Hybridizer Bonnie Nichols President AIS 2025 20xx Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2021 Bonnie Nichols first AIS President's Mes...

NEW - 15 Feb 2026 - 16:10 by DougChyz

NotableNolinJody

Jody Nolin President AIS 2019 2021 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2021 2021 AIS Honorary Awards Recipient, 2021 American Iris Society Distinguished Service ...

r8 - 15 Feb 2026 - 19:08 by DougChyz

NotablePeckWilliam

William Peck Oyster Bay, New York Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1974 As an attorney and dedicated irisarian, Bill Peck was just the person to tackle all th...

r2 - 05 Nov 2024 - 14:09 by BrewItt

NotablePeckmanEthel

Ethel Anson Peckman Recipient of the Gold Medal 1940 See also: Hybridizer Ethel Anson Peckman From the January 1941 AIS Bulletin: DIRECTORS AWARD GOLD MEDAL Mr...

r2 - 11 Feb 2026 - 14:06 by DougChyz

NotablePlankJeanneClay

Jeanne Clay Plank Gold Medal awarded 2017 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2007 President AIS 2005 2007 From 2017 Bulletin article by Jill Bonino" Jeanne’s...

r7 - 16 Feb 2026 - 17:51 by DougChyz

NotablePriesRobert

Bob Pries Gold Medal awarded 2018 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2013 Bob Pries was a 2013 Distinguished Service Medal Recipient. Also see Scientist Rober...

r11 - 09 Feb 2026 - 15:19 by DougChyz

NotableProbstRiley

Riley Probst Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2025 See also: Hybridizer Riley Probst Bio provided by Riley Probst: Riley Probst February, 2026 I grew up in S...

r3 - 13 Feb 2026 - 13:31 by DougChyz

NotableRamseyCarol

Carol Ramsey Gold Medal awarded 1992 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1983 Announcemeny of Gold Medal under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 23 Dec 2019 - 16:06 by BobPries

NotableRandolphLowellFitz

Lowell Fitz Randolph Gold Medal awarded 1970 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1951 See also: Hybridizer Fitz Randolph Dr. Randolph was an American scientist...

r7 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:24 by DougChyz

NotableRasmussenJames

James Rasmussen Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1991 President AIS 1987 1989 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Dec 2019 - 18:07 by BobPries

NotableRedoute

Pierre Joseph Redouté Portrait of Pierre Joseph Redouté (c.1800) by Louis Léopold Boilly https://www.botanicalartandartists.com/about pierre joseph redoute.html u...

NEW - 11 Dec 2019 - 19:48 by BobPries

NotableRickerEthel

Ethel Ricker Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1969 under construction From the Jnauary 1970 Bulletin, page 41, the award listing for Ethel Ricker. Main.BobP...

r2 - 12 Jun 2023 - 15:33 by DougChyz

NotableRivarolaAndi

Andi Rivarola President AIS 2022 2024Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2021Recipient of the Gold Medal 2024 2021 AIS Honorary Awards Recipient, 2021 American I...

r5 - 29 Jan 2026 - 13:32 by DougChyz

NotableRobertSturtevant

Robert Sturtevant First secretary of the American Iris Society and one of the Founders. Sister Grace Sturtevant was an accomplished Iris Hybridizer. More informat...

r5 - 05 Nov 2024 - 15:29 by WayneMesser

NotableRogersGuy

Guy Rogers Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1952 President AIS 1949 1952 Guy Rogers the Hybridizer. under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 06 Apr 2025 - 12:03 by DougChyz

NotableRonMullin

Ron Mullin 2019 Gold Medal awarded 2010 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:51 by DougChyz

NotableRoseLois

Lois Rose Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2022 2022 AIS Honorary Awards Recipient, 2022 American Iris Society Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Lois R...

NEW - 15 Feb 2026 - 17:40 by DougChyz

NotableRundlettEdwin

Edwin Rundlett Staten Island, New York Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1969 As one of the main forces behind the remontant movement, Edwin Rundlett was one o...

r3 - 05 Nov 2024 - 13:58 by BrewItt

NotableSchneiderClaire

Claire Schneider Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2021 2021 AIS Honorary Awards Recipient, 2021 American Iris Society Distinguished Service Medal awarded to...

NEW - 15 Feb 2026 - 19:02 by DougChyz

NotableSchreinerRobert

Robert V. Schreiner Gold Medal awarded 1993 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1972 Recipient of the Foster Memorial Plaque in 1963. under construction Main...

r5 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:46 by DougChyz

NotableSmithJanet

Janet Smith Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2022 2022 AIS Honorary Awards Recipient, 2022 American Iris Society Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Jane...

NEW - 15 Feb 2026 - 17:49 by DougChyz

NotableSmithKenneth

Kenneth Dudley Smith Staten Island, NY Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1965 As well as being an avid iris hybridizer, the American Iris Society owes much to ...

r2 - 05 Nov 2024 - 13:53 by BrewItt

NotableStahlyHarold

Dr. Harold Stahly Hybridizer Award 2006 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1989 President AIS 1981 1983 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r5 - 17 Dec 2019 - 18:04 by BobPries

NotableStayerJeane

Jeane Stayer Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1992 Native Oklahoman Jeane Stayer has been an AIS member since 1972 and has worked tirelessly for the organiati...

r3 - 21 Dec 2024 - 23:19 by BrewItt

NotableStewartNick

Nick Stewart Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2017 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Feb 2026 - 16:02 by DougChyz

NotableStraussDebra

Debra Strauss Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2017 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Feb 2026 - 16:00 by DougChyz

NotableSturtevantGrace

Grace Sturtevant Recipient of the Gold Medal 1935 1935 March AIS Bulletin, The American Iris Society Honors Miss Grace Sturtvant, Gold Medal Citation. See also: ...

r4 - 11 Feb 2026 - 15:41 by DougChyz

NotableWaiteKenneth

Kenneth Waite Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1981 President AIS 1990 1992 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Dec 2019 - 18:08 by BobPries

NotableWalkerMarion

Marion Walker Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1959 President AIS 1956 1959 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 19 Dec 2019 - 16:09 by BobPries

NotableWallHugo

Hugo Wall Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1974 President AIS 1972 1974 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r4 - 17 Dec 2019 - 17:59 by BobPries

NotableWaltherBarbara

Barbara Walther (May 15, 1879 June 22, 1977) Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1953 Recipient of the Foster Memorial Plaque in 1967 See also: The Walther Cup...

r4 - 09 Apr 2026 - 13:32 by DougChyz

NotableWarburtonBee

Bee Warburton Recipient of the Gold Medal 1985 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1972 Hybridizer Award 1966 See also: Hybridizer Bee Warburton under construc...

r3 - 12 Feb 2026 - 15:52 by DougChyz

NotableWatersDonald

Donald G. Waters ( 1973) See also: Hybridizer Donald G. Waters Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1962 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r3 - 13 Feb 2026 - 14:19 by DougChyz

NotableWatkinsHoward

Howard R. Watkins Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1947 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 14 Feb 2026 - 19:19 by DougChyz

NotableWhiteGary

Gary White Recipient of the Gold Medal 2025 Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2018 President AIS 2016 2018 Gary White's first AIS President's Message from th...

r9 - 11 Feb 2026 - 23:32 by DougChyz

NotableWilhoitMelody

Melody Wilhoit (1947 2014) See also: Hybridizer Melody Wilhoit Awarded Distinguished Service Award 2003 From the Fall 2014 AIS Bulletin, Remembering Friends by...

r3 - 13 Feb 2026 - 22:16 by DougChyz

NotableWilliamsPhil

Phillip Williams Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1996 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r2 - 14 Feb 2026 - 22:24 by DougChyz

NotableWillsJesse

Jesse Wills Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1947 Hybridizer Award in 1954. President AIS 1943 1946 Jesse Ely Wills the Hybridizer. under construction Ma...

r4 - 06 Apr 2025 - 11:57 by DougChyz

NotableWittJean

Jean Witt See also: Hybridizer Jean Witt Under construction notes: * Masters in Botany from * President of SIGNA * Hybridizer of SPEC X, MTBs, * G...

r6 - 10 Feb 2026 - 13:54 by DougChyz

NotableWolfordLeon

Leon Wolford Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1980 President AIS 1978 1980 under construction Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

r5 - 15 Feb 2026 - 14:09 by DougChyz

NotableWoodElizabeth

Elizabeth A. Wood Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1974 From the January 1975 AIS Bulletin, Four Distinguished Service Medals: ELIZABETH A. WOOD Fortunate...

r3 - 15 Feb 2026 - 13:37 by DougChyz

NotableWoodIra

Ira Wood Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1974 From the January 1975 AIS Bulletin, Four Distinguished Service Medals: IRA E. WOOD Some Californians transp...

r3 - 15 Feb 2026 - 13:38 by DougChyz

NotableWrightRichardson

Richardson Wright Recipient of the Gold Medal 1937 Editor House And Garden Magazine (precursor to Conde Naste because of ten years of faithful service and devoti...

r4 - 06 Feb 2026 - 01:13 by DougChyz

ScientistAlekseevaNina

Scientist Nina Alekseeva Curator of Iridarium, Komarov Botanical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia. Also see hybridizer Nina Alekseeva (alternate spelling Alexeev...

r6 - 09 Nov 2020 - 07:02 by ruiris

ScientistBakerJohnGilbert

Scientist; John Gilbert Baker 1834 1920 John Gilbert Baker (13 January 1834 16 August 1920) was an English botanist. Baker was born in Guisborough, the son of...

r9 - 04 Feb 2016 - 18:02 by BobPries

ScientistBartramJohn

John Bartram; Bartram started the first botanical garden in the USA. He traveled extensively through the early colonies collecting plants and propagating them at ...

r3 - 22 Dec 2019 - 19:13 by BobPries

ScientistBartramWilliam

William Bartram (April 20, 1739 – July 22, 1823) Son of John Bartram (First American Botanist) who carried on the Bartram nursery business and the Kingess Botanic...

NEW - 02 Oct 2019 - 18:20 by BobPries

ScientistBorodichGalina

■Scientist Galina Sergeevna Borodich Minsk, Belarus Since 1981 she has been working as a researcher of the Laboratory of introduction and selection of ornamental ...

r4 - 19 Feb 2019 - 13:06 by ruiris

ScientistBoussardMaurice

Scientist Maurice Boussard (1933 2020) France Verdun (Meuse) Maurice Boussard, pharmacist, biologist, Doctor of Science. SFIB Past President (1968 1973, then 1...

r32 - 10 Aug 2022 - 01:25 by AlainFranco

ScientistCarriere

Scientist; Élie Abel Carrière (1818 1896) France Paris see also Wikipedia Botanical author. Editor in Chief, Revue Horticole, writing principally on conifers....

r7 - 27 Aug 2017 - 20:52 by AlainFranco

ScientistColasanteMaretta

Scientist Maretta Colasante Italy Also see hybridizer Maretta Colasante. Iris publications: Colasante, M., (1977), "Nota riguardante il nuovo endemismo italiano:...

r6 - 24 Oct 2016 - 07:03 by AlainFranco

ScientistCosteHippolyte

Scientist; Hippolyte Coste(1858 1924) France (Aveyron) Also know as abbé Coste, Botanical author of Flore descriptive et illustrée de la France de la Corse et des...

r3 - 27 Aug 2017 - 22:36 by AlainFranco

ScientistDolganovaZoya

■Scientist Zoya Vladimirovna Dolganova (1949 2024) Barnaul, Russia Chief researcher of the Laboratory of selection of ornamental crops of the State budget scien...

r5 - 03 Jul 2024 - 10:27 by BrewItt

ScientistEwbank

Rev. Henry Ewbank TO THE REV. HENRY EWBANK, M.A. 'the fifty eighth volume of "THE GARDEN Is dedicated. From the early age of seven years the .'subject of th...

NEW - 10 Dec 2015 - 15:34 by BobPries

ScientistFosterSirMichael

Scientist Sir Michael Foster (1836 1907) The highest award presented by the British Iris Society is the Foster Memorial Plaque. It is even more prestigious than...

r29 - 13 Nov 2022 - 10:48 by AlainFranco

ScientistHenryA

Augustine Henry Iris henryi named for him. Augustine Henry Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

NEW - 10 Dec 2015 - 15:50 by BobPries

ScientistHookerJD

Scientist: Joseph Dalton Hooker 1817 1911 Son of William Jackson Hooker His biography in Journal Of Botany 1912 and wikipedia Iris publications: Hooker, J. D., (1...

r6 - 21 Nov 2013 - 11:37 by BobPries

ScientistMilesGeorgeFrancis

George Francis Miles Iris milesii named after Miles: See Biography in The Garden 1891 Main.BobPries 2012 05 18

NEW - 22 Aug 2019 - 18:44 by BobPries

ScientistMironovaLiudmila

■Scientist Liudmila Nikolayevna Mironova Vladivostok, Russia Candidate of biology, Senior researcher, Curator of collections of peonies and irises of the Laborato...

r7 - 20 Feb 2019 - 05:23 by ruiris

ScientistPittonDeTournefort

Scientist; Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656 1708) France buried in Paris Was a French botanist, notable as the first to make a clear definition of the concept ...

r3 - 27 Aug 2017 - 21:00 by AlainFranco

ScientistRaffeneauDelileAlire

Scientist; Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778 1850) France Versailles, buried in Montpellier. French botanist see Hybridizer Also see Wikipedia Iris Publications:...

r3 - 26 Aug 2017 - 15:13 by AlainFranco

ScientistRedoute

Scientist Pierre Joseph Redouté (1759 1840) France Paris Artist famous for his ilustrations of flowers, he collaborated with the biggest botanists of his time ...

r7 - 06 Sep 2017 - 12:27 by AlainFranco

ScientistRegelEduard

Scientist; Eduard August von Regel (1815 1892) Also see hybridizer Eduard August von Regel. List of diagnoses; Species: Iris albertii, Iris darwasica, Iris eulef...

r9 - 22 Aug 2019 - 17:53 by BobPries

ScientistRodionenko

Scientist Dr Georgi Ivanovich Rodionenko (1913 2014) Russian Botanist. He worked academically in the Komarov Botanical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the...

r7 - 10 Oct 2022 - 16:43 by BobPries

ScientistRouyGeorges

Scientist; Georges Rouy (1851 1924) France Paris Georges Rouy was a French botanist who was among the first to identify infraspecific (i.e., below the level of ...

r2 - 26 Aug 2017 - 15:44 by AlainFranco

ScientistWillmottMissEllen

Miss Ellen Willmott under construction From The Garden, dedicated 1907 edition; MISS WILLMOTT has long been known as the foremost among women in practical hortic...

r3 - 22 Feb 2015 - 23:29 by waynemesser

WatersOliveRice

Olive Rice Waters (1919 2005) Awarded Distinguished Service Award 1998 In memoriam for Olive Rice Waters in the July 2005 AIS Bulletin. From the October 1999 A...

r3 - 13 Feb 2026 - 15:24 by DougChyz

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