The winner of the 2013 Caparne-Welch Medal for best miniature dwarf bearded reblooming iris is "Trimmed Velvet" by Donald Spoon.
'Trimmed Velvet' (Donald Spoon, R. 2006). Sdlg. 2001-52B. MDB, 6" (15 cm), EM & RE. Deep plum purple self, style arms lighter on edges, purple black spot on velvety F.; beards lavender blue tipped golden yellow in middle, orange in throat; ruffled. 'Senorita Frog' X self. Winterberry 2006. Honorable Mention 2008; Award of Merit 2011; Caparne-Welch Medal 2013.
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| "Trimmed Velvet" Photo courtesy AIS Wiki |
This medal is restricted
to miniature dwarf bearded (MDB) irises. It is named in honor of William John Caparne (1855-1940)
and Walter Welch (1887-1980).
For more information about median irises in general and Intermediate Bearded Irises in particular, visit the Median Iris Society Website.
