Iris Naming Information

Naming process. To reserve a name for an iris, type a name into the order form. The name must be accepted or approved by the American Iris Society. There are few restrictions, but please see below. Once the name is approved, I will send a notification to you and complete the registration of the name. It is a good idea to submit a ‘second choice’ alternative name. Irememberirises will work with you to ensure you are happy with your iris name registration. Once the registration is accepted, we will send your iris rhizome and name plate.

Registration and Instructions/Regulations

1. You must select a name which has not previously been used. Irememberirises.com will perform the search to ensure your chosen name has not previously been used. We will work with you to find a suitable alternative name if your first choice is unavailable.
2. Names must follow the rules established by the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. The following are NOT be permitted:
   
   1. Names of living persons without their written consent, or names of recently deceased (within past ten years) persons without permission of relatives. If you are not a relative of the deceased, please ask a relative to contact us.
   2. A person’s name including the following forms of address or equivalent in another language: Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms.
   3. Names including symbols, numerals, non-essential punctuation, or abbreviations.
   4. Names beginning with the articles “a” or “the” or their equivalent in other languages unless required by linguistic custom.
   5. Slight variation of a previously registered name.
   6. Names in excess of four words, or thirty letters.