Iris Society

By Carol Stocker

The annual Iris Society of Massachusetts auction July 29 will be hosted by Stephanie Markham and Larry Wilson at 22 Lawrence Street, Norfolk, from noon to 4:00 PM for members and their guests. This is an opportunity to obtain newer irises at prices below those listed in the catalogs. There is also a sale table with older irises. Bring a chair.

Directions to 22 Lawrence Street, Norfolk, MA

FROM Boston/Points northeast via southeast Expressway: Take the Southeast Expressway(south) to Rt128N/95S; take Rt 95 South, then take Rt 495 North. Follow directions from Rt 495.

FROM North/Northeast/Southeast via Rt 495: Take Rt 495 South or North. Take Exit 16 (Franklin, King Street). Go LEFT off the exit if coming from the north, or go RIGHT off the exit if coming from the south. Go through 1 set of lights almost immediately. Go through another set of lights at the intersection with Rt 140 after about 1 mile. About 1 mile further, take a RIGHT on MILL ST. Travel about 1 mile to #22 Lawrence Street (Mill Street becomes Lawrence Street after about 1/2 mile when you enter Norfolk from Franklin). #22 Lawrence Street is on the RIGHT — a white and gray house with white and gray awnings, and an uphill driveway.

FROM Points North: Take Rt 128 (95S) south. Take Exit 16B (Rt 109 W towards Westwood). Follow Rt 109 through several towns (9+ miles) until you reach Millis and the intersection with Rt 115. Take a LEFT on Rt 115. Travel into the center of Norfolk (about 4 miles) and take a RIGHT at the rotary in the center of town onto MAIN ST. Travel about 1.7 miles to a blinking light and take a LEFT onto PARK ST. Take your 3rd RIGHT onto LAWRENCE ST. #22 Lawrence Street is the 4th house on your LEFT — a white and gray house with white and gray awnings, and an uphill driveway.

FROM Points West (Framingham/Natick): Take Rt 27 south to Rt 115 south (take a RIGHT onto Rt 115). Follow Rt 115 into the center of Norfolk (a little over 7 miles). Take a RIGHT at the rotary in the center of town onto MAIN ST. Travel about 1.7 miles to a blinking yellow light and take a LEFT onto PARK STREET. Take your 3rd RIGHT onto LAWRENCE ST. #22 Lawrence Street is the 4th house on your LEFT — a white and gray house with white and gray awnings, and an uphill driveway.