Dwarf Iris Society

Arilbred Dwarfs

Although the primary focus of the Dwarf Iris Society is miniature dwarf bearded (MDB) irises, we also encourage interest in all types of small irises.

Arilbred dwarfs are defined as arilbreds less than 13 inches in height. As arilbreds, they fall under the purview of the Aril Society International.

Arilbred dwarfs may fall under any of the nine arilbred categories, and represent a wide range of ancestry including oncocyclus, Regelia, dwarf bearded, and tall bearded species.

Photo Gallery

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Aladdin's Gem

(Thoolen, 2002) OGB

photo: Tom Waters

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Arcanum

(Jensen, 2013) OGB-

photo: Elm Jensen

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Barbarella

(Mathes, 1991) OGB

photo: Tom Waters

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Goblin Cantrip

(Waters, R. 2021) OGB-

photo: Tom Waters

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Goblin Orison

(Waters, R. 2021) OGB-

photo: Tom Waters

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Kelita Adah

(Rich, 1966) OB-

AIS photo

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Loudmouth

(Rich, 1970) OB-

photo: Tom Waters

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Picaro's Prank

(Jensen, 2019) OGB

photo: Elm Jensen

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Tiny Pirate

(Rich, 1990) OGB-

photo: Tom Waters

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Topaz Talisman

(Jensen, 2015) RB

photo: Tom Waters

AIS Award Winners

As arilbreds, arilbred dwarfs are eligible for American Iris Society Awards, including Honorable Mention, Award of Merit, and the top arilbred awards, the William Mohr Medal and the Clarence G. White Medal. Prior to 1993, the top awards were the William Mohr Award and Clarence G. White Award, equivalent to the Award of Merit. The following list includes all arilbred dwarfs that have won a top award.

cultivar award year
Omar's Eye (Boswell, 2000) OGB-
C. G. White Medal 2007
Smoke with Wine (Boswell, 1981) OGB-
William Mohr Medal 1995

William Mohr Award 1986
Green Eyed Sheba (Boswell, 1984) OGB- William Mohr Award 1989
Little Orchid Annie (Foster, 1973) OGB- William Mohr Award 1978
Girl Watcher (Street, 1971) OGB- William Mohr Award 1977
Loudmouth (Rich, 1970) OB-
C. G. White Award 1976
Fairy Goblin (Foster, 1968) OGB- William Mohr Award 1973

2022-2023 Symposium

Arilbred dwarfs were included in the 2022-2023 DIS symposium. Participants were asked to rate each iris they were familiar with on a scale of 1 to 5. Click on the name of an iris to view its page in the AIS Iris Encyclopedia.

rank cultivar number of ratings average rating
1 Abee Babee (Ransom, 2011) OGB- 1 5.0
1 Aladdin's Gem (Thoolen, 2002) OGB 1 5.0
1 Green Eyed Sheba (Boswell, 1984) OGB- 1 5.0
1 Little Brown Jug (Meek, 1988) OGB- 1 5.0
1 Loudmouth (Rich, 1970) OB- 1 5.0
1 Omar's Eye (Boswell, 2000) OGB- 1 5.0
1 Smoke with Wine (Boswell, 1981) OGB- 1 5.0
8 Tiny Pirate (Rich, 1990) OGB- 2 4.5
8 Topaz Talisman (Jensen, 2015) RB 2 4.5
10 Canasta (Rich, 1975) OGB-
1 4.0
10 Fairy Goblin (Foster, 1968) OGB- 1 4.0

2020-2021 Symposium

Arilbred dwarfs were included in the 2020-2021 DIS symposium. Participants were asked to rate each iris they were familiar with on a scale of 1 to 5. Click on the name of an iris to view its page in the AIS Iris Encyclopedia.

rank cultivar number of ratings average rating
1 Abee Babee (Ransom, 2011) OGB- 1 5.0
1 Arcanum (Jensen, 2013) OGB- 1 5.0
1 Aladdin's Gem (Thoolen, 2002) OGB 1 5.0
1 Picaro's Prank (Jensen, 2019) OGB 1 5.0
1 Smoke with Wine (Boswell, 1981) OGB- 3 5.0
1 Topaz Talisman (Jensen, 2015) RB 2 5.0
7 Green Eyed Sheba (Boswell, 1984) OGB- 3 4.7
8 Loudmouth (Rich, 1970) OB- 3 4.3
8 Omar's Eye (Boswell, 2000) OGB- 3 4.3
10 Tiny Pirate (Rich, 1990) OGB- 1 4.0
11 Abee Babee Bloo (Ransom, 2011) OGB- 1 3.0