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3 Options to Register:

ONLINE by clicking HERE
EMAIL form to lewis.bozard@gmail.com
MAIL form to
Dr. Lewis Bozard
208 Southwood Court
Fletcher, NC 28732

Hotel Info

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Charlotte-SouthPark
6300 Carnegie Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28211

CIS has reserved a small courtesy block of rooms at a special rate of $169.00 per night plus tax. One breakfast coupon per room is included in this rate. To get the discounted rate, book as early as possible, as availability is limited and the hotel will likely sell out that weekend. The rate is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Book online or call

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/cltdtdt-90m-d04f03ad-2058-4fec-886d-388c01527f01 or you may call the hotel at 704-364-2400 and request the Charlotte Iris Society rate.

Auction Info

Donate Plant Auction items

Contact Anita Moran at pilmore22@gmail.com or call 410-937-3388. (E-mailed pictures are required for each submission, 2 weeks prior to the meeting.)

Donate Silent Auction items

Contact Grey Drum at gldrum@icloud.com or 704-626-0527.

Schedule

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

10:00-3:00 Registration, Plant & Silent Auction Drop-off Ligon Hall
10:30-11:45 Show Entries Accepted Ligon Hall
Lunch on Your Own—Dining Suggestions Provided
1:00-3:00 Show Open to Public Ligon Hall
3:15-5:00 Region Board Meeting Cathcart Hall
5:15-6:15 Classroom Judges Training—Lewis Bozard Cathcart Hall
Dinner on Your Own—Dining Suggestions Provided
Relaxation Time

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

9:00-1:00 Registration/Info Desk Open Ligon Hall
10:00-12:00 Plant Auction Ligon Hall
12:00-1:00 Lunch Ligon Hall
12:00 Silent Auction Opens Ligon Hall
1:15-3:00 MapleWalk Garden Guided Tour, 4255 Kingswood Road, Charlotte https://www.maplewalkgarden.com/
-Located 5 minutes from the church
-No Restroom at garden—restroom available at Carmel Presbyterian Church
-MapleWalk includes some stairs and uneven terrain
-Travel on your own or carpool
3:00-4:30 Garden of Charisse Miller, 5403 Five Knolls Drive, Charlotte Miller Garden
-Located 5 minutes from MapleWalk and the church
-No Restroom at garden—restroom available at Carmel Presbyterian Church
3:15-4:15 In-Garden Judges Training—Anita Moran Miller Garden
Relaxation Time, Silent Auction continues
6:30 Silent Auction Closes Ligon Hall
6:30 Dinner Served—Welcome and Grace Ligon Hall
7:00 Region Business Meeting Ligon Hall
7:30 Speaker—Dr. Jeff Gillman, Director, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gdn. Ligon Hall
Invitation to Spring Regional hosted by FSK
Announcements and Closing Remarks
Silent Auction Winners Announced, Payments Received

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026—OPEN GARDENS (featuring iris and more!)

8:00-3:00 Miller’s Edgewater Iris Gardens—Sarah Sue Miller
100 Edgewater Rd., Hickory, NC
8:00-3:00 Sinfonia Gardens—Matt Liner
123 Lee Avenue, Lexington, NC

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Printable PDFS of the Hotel, Auction and Schedule

The following is derived from information on The American Iris Society (AIS) website at www.irises.org. The AIS divides irises most often used as garden plants into three main groups: Bearded Irises, Aril Irises and Beardless Irises.

Bearded Irises are identified by thick, bushy “beards” on each of the falls (lower petals) of the blossoms. Originally, most of these were native to central and southern Europe. The American Iris Society has further divided bearded irises into six groups for judging awards.

1. Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB) are the smallest irises, with height up to 8 inches. They are also the earliest to bloom. They are most effective in rock gardens or planted in drifts where they make a “carpet of color.”

2. Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) irises range in height from 8 to 16 inches. They begin to bloom as the MDBs are ending, still quite early in the iris season. They are best displayed in clumps. Their colors are nearly unlimited.

3. Intermediate Bearded (IB) irises are 16 – 27 1/2 inches tall. Their bloom season overlaps the SDBs and the TBs. IBs are large enough that their individual stalks may branch, forming an elegant bouquet. They display a large amount of color and color patterns.

4. Border Bearded (BB) irises are essentially small versions of Tall Bearded irises. They are the same height as IBs and their bloom size is the same.

5. Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB) irises look more dainty and delicate. The blooms are even smaller than on the Border Bearded and their stems are thinner. MTBs are also from 16 to 27 1/2 inches in height. Miniature Tall Bearded irises are also called “table irises” as they often used in flower arrangements.

6. Tall Bearded (TB) irises are a minimum of 27 1/2 inches tall. Many TBs can reach heights of 40 inches or more. TBs branch and have numerous buds. Tall Bearded irises come in a wide variety of colors and patterns; some display ruffles or lacy edgings.