Welcome to the home page of the British Iris Society. The British Iris Society was founded in 1922 by iris enthusiasts whose interests were primarily to establish a forum for the exchange of views and knowledge of the genus. It is open to all, and confined to neither academics nor "experts", and over the years has attracted lovers of irises who wish to enjoy and share the delights and beauty of these flowers. On this website you will find a basic guide to the irises and for the more adventurous a detailed A-Z. Information about the BIS is here as well as a list of its events and sub-groups. Many pages contain pictures, if you click on the them you will usually get a better view. Use your back button to return. We hope you will enjoy this site and come to share our love, excitement and interest in Irises. For the latest Show Reports click Spring 2010 Late Spring 2010 Summer 2010 Our next event is a lecture day in Dorset on Sisyrinchium and Tigridia click here for details Details of the New Zealand Iris Society Convention in November are here Have you seen the brochure about the Bearded Trials published by the RHS? Available from the Trials Office, RHS Garden, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB - please send a large (A4) stamped addressed envelope and a suggested donation of £2. Further details can be found here Home & Site Index If you have any difficulty accessing any part of this website or would like to give feedback, please contact Alun Whitehead at admin@beardlessiris.org