Welcome to the website of the Group for Beardless Irises. The Group was formed in June 1976 as a section of The British Iris Society to foster interest in beardless irises around the world by the exchange of ideas, seeds and plants. In those days, the internet was a dim distant prospect, but given the web's importance today and the ability it gives to publish information at low cost, the Group decided at the start of 2010 to try a period of free 'web membership'. Accordingly, you will find on the website our latest publications which you can download and enjoy. Browse through the navigation menu on the left to find out more.
Details about the GBI and membership options - About the GBI
A brief look at the beardless irises - Beardless Irises
Our annual Review & Newsletter can be found in Publications
Order seed from the lastest list - Seed Available
Or try some of our postcard/message cards - Postcards

New Hybrids Forever Lecture by Dr Tomas Tamberg Saturday, September 10th at Wisley 2.oopm Dr Tamberg has kindly agreed to fly from Berlin to give the British Iris Society's inaugural Bryan Dodsworth Memorial Lecture. Tomas is a GBI member and well known for his hybridising over the last 30 years, several of his irises having gained the RHS Award of Garden Merit. He has pioneered advances in cross-species hybrids with such creations as Calsibes, Versilaevs, Sibtosas & Chrysatas. This will be a unique opportunity to hear him speak in the UK. There will also be a Flower Show at Wisley, so make a day of it. Entrance to the lecture is free, though normal entry charges to Wisley apply.

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