Iris Society 
The American Iris Society held its annual exhibition, in conjunc- 
tion with the Columbus Iris Society, on May 22-23 ^^ Columbus, 
Ohio. Held in a well-lighted room, the effect was much better than the 
Philadelphia show of last year — and though the space was less, there 
were more exhibits. 
The Garden Club of America's medal was awarded to The 
Columbus Iris Society for the best display for a Club or Society — it 
covered one corner of the room and was most artistic in grouping. 
The Sweepstakes Cup offered by Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd to Ama- 
teurs was won by Mrs. D. A. Filler, of Columbus, whose many entries 
in quality and quantity surpassed the commercial exhibitors. She 
exhibited 72 varieties. The American Iris Society's Silver medal was 
won by the Van Weirt Iris Gardens — for the best and most compre- 
hensive display by a commercial grower. It was a good showing, but 
suffered from being cut the day before, and having to be transported 
so far. A Special Sweepstakes prize for the best flower in the show 
was won by Mrs. Samuel H. Taft of Cincinnati for a magnificent 
spike of Dominion — it attracted more attention than anything else 
in the show. 
Competition was keen, exhibits had been brought from distances 
and many of the new French and English varieties were shown as well 
American novelties from Farr, Fryer, Williamson, and Miss Sturt- 
evant. Farr showed some numbered seedlings that were for exhi- 
bition only, — very lovely they were. 
The Annual Meeting was well attended, and there were long dis- 
cussions of the work of the Society. The following officers were 
elected for the ensuing year. 
President John C. Wister 
Vice-Pres William A. Peterson 
Treasurer F. H. Presby 
Secretary R. S. Sturdevant 
Regional Vice-President for the East I. S. Hendrickson 
Regional Vice-Presidentfor the Central West. . . .Mrs. Samuel H. Taft 
Regional Vice-President for the South C. P. Connell 
Regional Vice-President for the North West T. A. Kenning 
Regional Vice-President for Pacific Coast S. B. Mitchell 
Regional Vice-President for Canada Dr. E. F. Bennett 
The following directors were elected to serve for three years: 
Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd Mrs. C. S. McKinny 
Directors whose term expires in 1922: 
James Boyd Bertrand H. Farr 
Directors whose term expires in 1923: 
H. A. Norton Dr. H. A. Gleason 
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