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. Final Notes: The BIS Convention 2007 took place around the Canturbury area in May. This was an event five years in the planning and organising. Thank you to the Kent Group for making this a special weekend. Some photos of the event can be found here . Have you seen the new 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 The Species Group are holding their lecture day again at Wisley on 10th May 2009. Click here for details. Finally a few photos from our Early Reticulate Show and our Spring Show. 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 alun@britishirissociety.org.uk