The Mesilla Valley Iris Society (MVIS) held its annual show in April at the Ramada Palm Resort and Convention Center, 201 E. University, Las Cruces, NM on April 16^, 2011. Entries were accepted until 10:30 AM. Show was open to the public at 1PM.

The 2011 show exhibited over a 100 beautiful irises brought in by MVIS members and the public. The judges were impressed with the grooming and general quality. The majority of the irises were the “queens” of the iris world – the tall bearded. Tall bearded blossoms can reach 7 inches in length. There were many arilbreds and medians due to the early date. There were even seedlings.

Click on 2011 MVIS Show pictures to see this year’s show pictures.

Click on 2010 MVIS Show pictures to go to a link with pictures of irises from the show (thumbnails only).

Another link for 2010 show is http://picasaweb.google.com/puffincc/2010IrisShow?feat=directlink

Judging was held 11:30 to 2:00. A rosette ribbon and crystal vase was given to the presenter of Best Specimen in show. Some of the other award winners are:

Horticultural Sweepstakes (Most Blue Ribbons)	Steve Kelly
Best Arilbred and Best Specimen of the Show Cup Runneth Over	Lily Rawlyk
Runner Up Lady Friend (entered in the Historic Section)	Scarlett Ayres
Best TB Eye For Style	Steve Kelly
Best BB Whoopsidaisy	Lily Rawlyk
Best IB and Best Median: Galway	Howie Dash
Best Seedling: HAD 09-3	Steve Kelly
Education Exhibit	Steve Kelly