What a wonderful show you had. Indeed it did occur in the peak of bloom. I help with set-up and sometimes take down. The excitement runs high among exhibitors and they really want their best irises to show off. I don't exhibit but I love to be there for the set-up when the growers are so proud of their blooms. I would recommend that people who attend an iris show bring their camera and a pad and pencil to take iris notes.
