Our Society was founded in 1957. It was named after Clara B. Rees. Clara made iris history with her iris hybrid, ‘Snow Flurry,’ the world’s first ruffled iris. The big ruffled white iris was a sensation from the beginning. It is the world’s greatest parent of fine ruffled, tetraploid, tall bearded iris.
Many fine hybridizers have been members of the Clara B. Rees Iris Society (CBRIS).
CBRIS operates within Region 14 of the American Iris Society. CBRIS was among the first in Region 14 to hold a spring show. It was also the first in Region 14 to become an affiliate of the American Iris Society.
Region 14 includes northern California, Nevada and Hawaii. It is a nonprofit mutual-benefit corporation. Its sole purpose is to promote the culture and improvement of the genus Iris. As a Region 14 member, CBRIS endorses its objectives and goals.
Objectives
The objectives of Region 14 are to:
- Develop the science of horticulture and activities related to the study, propagation, improvement and culture of the genus iris
- Stimulate and foster interest in horticultural pursuits
- Conserve and protect these plants
- Encourage and support scientific research
- Investigate and conserve the genus iris in the wild
- Collect, compile and publish data on the history, classification, breeding and culture of irises
- Educate the public through exhibitions, display gardens, and publications
The Clara B. Rees Iris Society holds annual iris shows and sales. It has donated funds to the American Iris Society for research. It provided scholarships for botanical studies at San Jose State University. And donated iris books to area libraries.
Meetings
Our meetings are free and open to the public. We invite you to attend our next meeting as our guest.
When
We hold meetings the first Friday of the month. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. No meetings in July or December.
