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*Society for Louisiana Irises* *Main Sections* Home About SLI Awards & People Culture & Cultivars Directory & Links Convention & Events Lairis List Serv Publications SLI Books NEW Book Contents SLI Newsletter Archived Articles Archived Photos Checklist Other Iris Books	Archived Articles with color photos from Fleur de Lis Magazine and its predecessor, the Society for Louisiana Irises Newsletter Society for Louisian Iris members recieve Fleur de Lis four times a year. How to join the Society for Louisiana Iris Adobe Acrobat is required to view most of these except where noted. Fall 2007: Two beautifully illustrated excerpts Fleur de Lis The Closed Loop in Iris Nelsonii by Steve Shepard Dorman Haymon: A Look at One of the Major Louisiana Iris Breeders Working Today by Ron Betzer Summer 2007 Fleur de Lis A taste of the Summer 2007 Fleur de Lis magazine featuring Wild Louisianas: Still Out There, Still Beautiful, and More Endangered Than Ever by Benny Trahan, Sr. and a gallery of photos exploing the fabulous range of colors in I. fulva. Spring 2007 Fleur de Lis An illustrated tribute to Mary Dunn and her iris by Ron Killingsworth, excerpted from the Spring 2006 Fleur de Lis magazine. Summer 2006 Fleur de Lis The second issue of Fleur de Lis magazine. This complete issue is 820 Kb in size which is large for slower internet connections. Spring 2006 Fleur de Lis The first issue of Fleur de Lis magazine! This complete issue is 1 Mb in size which is large for slower internet connections. Summer 2005 Newsletter 2005 Popularity Poll Sweepstakes by Joe Mussachia Winter 2004 Newsletter Plantation Point Nursery: A very Special Place by Harry Wolford Saving Water and Boosting Bloom: One Gardener’s Experience with Plastic Lined Beds by Robert Treadway Spring 2003 Newsletter The Irises of Florida: Three articles about native species by Sam Norris, H. Harold Hume and Patrick O'Connor. Winter 2003 Newsletter The Winter 2003 Newsletter The complete newsletter, 941 KB in size, which is large. If you don't have a high speed internet access, it will require some patience. Blooms Down Under: Harry Wolford's Iris Experience in Australia. Many color photos from the trip. Bloom Time Down Under: Experiencing Louisiana Iris in Australia by Donna Wolford. Lots of color photos. How I Learned to Love the Flower: by Ron Killingsworth. Also, reports from the October Board Meeting and the International Committee. Cover and Table of Contents. Cover photo of Australian hybridizers: Peter Jackson, Heather Pryor, Don Grieves, and Ann Hordern and a photo of Melon Cocktail. Messages from the President and Editor including a fascinating photo of a feathered Louisiana Iris. Fall 2003 Newsletter The Fall 2003 Newsletter The complete newsletter, 840 KB in size, which is large. If you don't have a high speed internet access, it will require some patience. The Results of the 2002 Symposium The members of SLI vote for their favorite iris. The 2002 winner was Cajun Sunrise. A page full of member favorites are listed along with an analysis of poular Louisiana cultivars in colder climates. Photos of several of the winners are included. Size 300 KB. The Search for Cajun Sunset Robert Treadway's search for the mysterious 2003 DeBaillon Award winner. Growing Louisiana Iris in Pots in Kiddie Pools Harold Peters' experiences with hilltop container culture near Sacremento, California. Edmond Rigss, the Man A pioneering collector and promoter of Louisiana iris. Photo of the iris, Edmond Riggs. Louisiana Iris in Texas Josephine Shanks and her Houston garden. Marie Calliet writes about the Louisiana iris in Dallas. Fall 2003 Cover and Table of Contens Marie Calliet's Garden is featured on the cover with a photo of Extraordinaire on page 2. Size 311 KB. Messages from the President and Editor Photo of Louisiana iris thriving in an Australian koi fish farm filtration system. Summer 2003 Newsletter The Summer 2003 Newsletter The complete newsletter, 4 MB in size, which is quite large. If you don't have a high speed internet access, it will take a long time to open. 2003 SLI Garden Tour Remembered Many color photos from the Garden Tour! Double Double Toil and Trouble: Efforts Toward the Perfect Double Louisiand Iris By Kevin Vaughn, featuring color photos of Creole CanCan, Rokki and Double Talk. Texas Hexagonae: Stalking Louisiana Irises in the Lone Star State Eric Dearing's search for wild iris in Texas. More About our Archives and Minnie Colquitt Celebrates 100 Years Marie Caillet's SLI Archives and charter member, Minnie Colquitt turns 100! Cover of the Summer 2003 Newsletter and Table of Contents Features a large color photo of the beautiful Wells-Anaya Garden and the iris Dalton. President's Message and From the Editor. Of special interest is a photo of louisiana iris thriving under a mulch of raw wool. Winter 2002 Newsletter Peter Jackson Expands Louisiana Iris Breeding in Australia Finders Keepers, the origin of this unique iris cultivar Fall 2002 Newsletter Color photos of the irises on page 2 of the Fall 2002 Society for Louisiana Irises Newsletter Does not require Adobe Acrobat. Tour Garden Revisted, Jeff Week's garden in full bloom To view the Tour Garden Revisted, Finders Keepers and Peter Jacksonarticles, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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Archived Articles with color photos from Fleur de Lis Magazine and its predecessor, the Society for Louisiana Irises Newsletter