Re: OPP: Japanese Iris Symposium
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- Subject: Re: OPP: Japanese Iris Symposium
- From: r* <t*@catskill.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 14:10:12 -0600 (MDT)
Irisborer@aol.com wrote:
>
> The plans for the Japanese Iris Symposium have gelled further... this is
> where we stand:
>
> DATE: Saturday, October 11th (Columbus Day Weekend/Thanksgiving Weekend)
> WHERE: Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, Ontario (tucked between Niagara
> Falls and Toronto)
> WHAT: 1st International Japanese Iris Symposium
> WHO: Sponsored by Region 2, Empire State Iris Society
> WHY: Bridge the gap between conventions... provide an educational forum on
> JI's
> PROGRAM: Symposium will be composed of four noted hybridizers of JI and
> related... including:
>
> Terry Aitken - Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden, WA
> John Coble - Ensata Gardens, Michigan
> Chad Harris - Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm, WA
> Tony Huber - Apogon Plus, Montreal
>
> Topics: TBA
>
> Also included: gourmet luncheon with slides of latest and greatest
> Auction of JI's and related
>
> REGISTRATION: We estimate $40 US... to include all four speakers, lunch and
> souvenier
>
> LIMITED SPACE... ROOM CAN HOLD ONLY 80
>
> ACCOMODATIONS: Venture Inn, Burlington, Ontario. Negotiated rate = $75
> Canadian (about $58 US, plus GST)
>
> Also... van transportation from Buffalo on Saturday morning, returning
> Saturday evening... price approx. $20... for those who can't stick around
>
> Anyone who wishes to receive an invitation (who has not already contacted
> me), please send your name & snail address. People who are considering
> attending (as per the Michigan Convention) now include:
>
> Anna Mae Miller (siberian iris hybridizer)
> Carol Warner (hybridizer, featured in May edition of Good Housekeeping!
> Draycott Gardens)
> Jill Copeland (hybridizer)
> Bob & Judy Hollingworth (siberian hybridizers... famous for JEWELLED CROWN)
> Tony & Dorothy Willot (median hybridizers)
> Gloria McMillan (McMillan's Iris - RVP Region 16)
> Shirley Pope (introduces John White's irises)
>
> Just shamelessly name-dropping to get your buttz off dead center. Bob Bauer
> will send postcards to the JI Membership too.
>
> Going to be a VERY good time!!
>
> Kathyguest... cranked up in E. Aurora, NY
Hi kathy--
I am very interested. Please send info and invitation. thanks.
Rima Walker
Box 344
Arkville, NY 12406
I will probably try to combine this with a few day s off to sight see
around the area-- maybe toronto. Or if the shaw Festival is still going
on, that would be gret fun, also.
