Re: AIS: J. Owings Rebert, Region 4

In a message dated 9/2/05 10:58:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
ChatOWhitehall@aol.com writes:
Bruce Filardi, Editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, informs 
me today that J. Owings Rebert of Maryland, distinguished collector of 
irises, 
including historic irises, and longtime valued member of Region 4 of the 
Society, died last night. I
I join Reg. 4, AIS members, and historic iris lovers in mourning this loss. I 
did not know J. Owings personally, but I will never forget the beautiful 
garden he and Doris presented 1991 conventioneers with. It was my first national 
convention, and I was astounded with the display of historics, in particular. I 
had not realized that older irises could be so impressive, or even 
"innovative." MOONLIT SEA in particular, was a wonderful education. I did not rest until 
I secured a rhizome of it, and that was just the beginning. 

Belated thanks to the Reberts for all their efforts, and my condolences to 
family and friends.

Dorothy Stiefel
Spencer, NY

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