Maine Iris Society

The Maine Iris Society is made up with people of all ages who are interested in irises. Our interests range from those who just like to look at irises to those who hybridize and or raise them for show or competition. There are some who grow just a few to hi-light their garden to those who have as many as five or six hundred varieties. Our goal is to maintain up to date good quality irises in Maine and the surrounding areas. We do this by giving irises as door prizes at our meetings, by doing iris shows so the public can see what irises look like, both old and new, and by doing auctions so the public can have access to good irises at reasonable prices. We do two shows a year and every other year, three. We also do three auctions each year. Our meetings, shows and auctions are open to the public and anyone can join the Maine Iris Society at those times. Our dues are eight dollars a year, ten dollars a year for two people living at the same address and twelve dollars a year for three people living at the same address. Our events are listed in the schedule below as well as times and locations. Meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of the month. The Maine Iris Society is affiliated with the American Iris Society.

• Feb 8 - Regular Meeting - Odd Fellows Hall, Gorham, Maine 1:00 PM



• Mar 10 - Meeting 7 PM at The Park Ave. United Methodist Church. - Auburn, ME. See directions to the Park Ave. UMC below.



• April 14 - Meeting 7 PM at The Park Ave. United Methodist Church. - Auburn, ME. See directions to the Park Ave. UMC below.



• May 12 - Spring Perennial Plant Auction, Wednesday, 7:00 PM at The Park Ave. United Methodist Church. - Auburn, ME. See directions to the Park Ave. UMC below.



• May 23 - 33rd Median Iris/Spring Flower Show, South Paris ME. 1:00-4:30 PM, At Oxford Hills Middle School. Iris shows are open to everyone, come and enjoy the flowers! The Oxford Hills Middle School is in South Paris, ME off Route 117. See directions below.



• June 13 - 49th Annual Iris Show Auburn ME. 1:30 – 5:00 PM Annual Iris Sale to open at 1:30 PM. Iris shows are open to everyone, come and enjoy the flowers! See directions to the Auburn Middle School below.



• July 18 - Iris Auction (Tall Bearded & Siberian) Starts 1 PM, Gorham ME. Picnic Lunch at noon, auction at 1:00 PM. See below for directions.



• Aug 2 - SWAP Day, Members only 12:00 Noon. Location to be announced.



• Sept 8 - Fall Auction Daylilies & Irises (Siberian & Japanese) 7:00 PM at The Park Ave. United Methodist Church. - Auburn, ME. See directions to the Park Ave. UMC below.



• Oct 13 - Annual Meeting 7 PM at The Park Ave. United Methodist Church. - Auburn, ME. Election of officers/Show awards presentation. See directions to the Park Ave. UMC below.

Contact Bob Sawyer at Iris25@suscom-maine.net for more information on directions

Note: The Maine interstate and Turnpike exit numbers were changed during 2004. The exit numbers now depict the actual mileage from York Maine (The beginning of the Maine Turnpike). Interstate 95 now goes straight from York to Houlton Maine. Interstate 295 splits from I 95 at South Portland and rejoins I 95 at Gardner Maine.

Directions to the Auburn Middle School:

From Interstate 95 take the Auburn exit (75) and turn left on to Washington St. ( Rte 4). Proceed straight ahead for 4.5 miles. When you see a large 4 story red brick building on the left (The Barn), get into the left lane and make a left turn onto Court Street and proceed up and over the large hill. As you go down the backside of the hill you will see the Auburn Middle School on the Right. There will be an “Iris Show” sign at the entrance to the school driveway.

From Lewiston, follow Main Street across the bridge into Auburn. As soon as you cross the bridge you will be on Court Street. Go straight on Court Street, you will cross Rte 4 and continue up the hill. Auburn Middle School will be on the right as you go down the backside of the hill.

Directions to the Park Ave United Methodist Church:

Use the same directions for the Auburn Middle School until you start up the hill on Court Street where it crosses Rte 4. About a half a mile up the hill take Park Ave on the right. Follow Park Ave through a 4 way stop at Lake Street. Continue on just over a block and the United Methodist Church will be on your right.

Rts 4, 202, 100, and 11 are all the same road as it crosses Court Street.

Directions to the Oxford Hills Middle School:

Oxford Hills Middle School is in South Paris Maine off Route 117/ 26. From Exit 75 of interstate 95 turn left onto Rt. 4. Go straight for 4 miles and then turn left onto Rt. 11 North (Minot Ave.) which becomes Rts. 11 / 121. After you cross into Minot look for and turn right onto Rt. 119. Follow Rt. 119, it will come out in South Paris. Turn left at the intersection of Rt. 119 and Rts. 26/ 117. Turn left at the South Paris McDonalds after approximly ¼ mile. There will be an “Iris Show” sign on the corner.

Directions to the Maine Iris Society Auction:

From I 95 take either exit 47 or 48 to Rte 25. Follow Rte 25 through Westbrook to Gorham. After Rte 25 crosses Rte 114 take the second left Onto Flaggy Meadow Road. When you see a flashing traffic light, look for and turn into The last driveway on the left before the light

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