Region 14 American Iris Society—Hybridizers

Region 14 has a rich history hybridizing iris. Current and past hybridizers include the following:

• Bob Annand (1924–2013)
  Bob grew iris for 74 years. Some of his introductions include:
  ‘Arizona Biways’, TB, 1990; ‘Capitol Debut’, TB, 2008; ‘Kalifa’s Horn’, AB, 1995; ‘Kalifa Joy’s, AB, 2006; ‘Kona Waves’, TB, 2005; and ‘Persian Queen’, AB, 2006.
• Lloyd Austin,(1898–1963), Hybridizer Lloyd Austin, Lloyd Austin: Pioneering Iris Hybridizer, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
• Jim Begley, Santa Rosa, CA.
• Lois Belardi (1918–2007), Lois Belardi Introductions.
• Anna Cadd, Healdsburg, CA.
• David Cadd (1945–2015).
• Glenn Corlew (1925–2010) ‘Hybridizer Glenn Corlew.’
• Roger Duncan (–2020). Roger Duncan introductions.
• Mary Dunn (1930–1997) ‘The Ladies of SLI.’
• Joe Gatty (1923–1992). ‘Joe Gatty’s iris of Lovely Form’
• Larry Gaulter, (1908–1991), Hybridizer Larry Gaulter.
• Joe Ghio, Bayview Iris, view current introductions (now introduced through Schreiners), Santa Cruz, CA.
• James Gibson, (1902–1993), Hybridizer James Gibson.
• Douglas Kanarowski, Mariposa Iris, Mariposa, CA.
• Fred Kerr, Rainbow Acres, North Highlands, CA.
• Virginia Keyser, hybridized ‘Ziggy’ TB, introducted in 1997 by Bill Maryott.
• Elana Laborde, hybridized ‘Grandma’s Pajamas’ TB, introducted in 2002.
• Bill Maryott, Freedom, CA, hybridized ‘That’s All Folks’, TB, 2005, 2013 Dykes Award winner.
  Bill is not currently hybridizing iris, ‘That’s All Folks’ was introducted by Joe Ghio, Bayview Iris.
• Sydney B. Mitchell, (1878–1951), Sydney B Mithcell: A Renouwned California Hybridizer, Hybridizer Sydney B. Mitchell.
• William Mohr, (1871–1923), William Mohr—A Brief Life but Enormous Influence on Iris.
• Lesley and John Painter, Napa Country Iris Garden, Napa, CA.
• Shirley Trio-Probst & Riley Probst, Fleur de Lis Iris Gardens, Modesto, CA
  email Fleur de Lis Iris.
• Joyce Ragle, Sacramento, CA, introductions through Fleur de Lis Iris Gardens
  email Fleur de Lis Iris.
• Clara B. Rees ‘Notable Irisarians: Two Paragons in Fame: Clara Rees and Snow Flurry’ and ‘Clara and Ruth Rees: San Jose’s Iris Pioneers.’
• Carl Salbach (1870–1962), Hybridizer Carl Salbach, Carl Salbach—Important Early California Iris Hybridizer and Purveyor.
• Robert Sutton, Tulare CA.
• Rick Tasco, Superstition Iris Gardens, Cathey’s Valley CA.
• Bill Tyson, Coarsegold, CA, introductions through Fleur de Lis Iris Gardens
  email Fleur de Lis Iris.
• John Weiler (1925-2011), John Weiler bio and introductions
• Bryce Williamson, Campbell, CA, hybridizer of 1990 Dykes Medal winner ‘Jesse’s Song.’