TRIPLE SMILES (Paul Black 23)
SDB Midseason-Late 13” (33cm)
Slight sweet fragrance Lovely form, pretty colors and robust clumps create ‘Triple Smiles’. Cameo pink standards sit pleasantly above mid lilac falls boldly adorned with dark red violet chevron spots. Colorful beards transition from dark orange to violet blue. Sdlg. BB231B: Black Y234A: (Black U159A, Queen of Darkness pod parent x Breathtaking) X Yoda

YOWZA (Paul Black 23)
MTB (tet) Late-Very Late 22” (56cm)
Slight sweet fragrance Considerable breeding has taken place to create fuller and more ruffled MTBs. After years of refining, the goal has been achieved. These classically formed and ruffled blooms create an elegant presence. Mid lilac standards base blends upward to light mauve pink with gilt tan-gold rims. Mid mauve pink styles peer out over very round light buff-pink falls etched with plum veins over their hafts. Fluffy tangerine beards top it all off. Strong growth creates clumps filled with show stalks having 3 branches plus 2 spurs with 9-12 buds. Exceptionally nice in every respect. Sdlg. AA161B: Black X185C, Queen Mum sib X Black Y196B, involved

ZAA ZAA ZING (Paul Black 23)
SDB Early-Midseason 15” (38cm)
Pronounced sweet fragrance Some seedlings are destined for introduction from the moment they open. This is one. It remains a favorite. White standards have light yellow centers changing to veining moving outward. Mid yellow styles echo the standards. Upper two-thirds of white falls are covered with heavy closely spaced dark red-brown veins and mottling. A white stripe bisects them. Neat half and half beards are mid gold ending in white. Makes a stunning and memorable clump you won’t forget. Sdlg. BB199A: (Open Your Eyes X Cheery Blush)

GALACTIC GIGOLO (Paul Black 23) AB (OGB-) Early-Midseason 22” (56cm) no fragrance For those unsure of growing arilbreds, this ¼ bred is for you. It grows as easily and vigorously as a SDB or IB. Standards are light lilac with mid gold bases, random dark violet flecks and gold stitched band. Styles are dark apricot gold. Big bold dark to ruby blended fall spots are widely banded mid ochre. Dark marigold beards are tipped dark garnet and end in small diffuse black aril signals. Vigorous growth produces showy clumps filled with stalks. Sdlg. CC145A: Shaman’s Magic X Black AA211A, Sassy Salsa sib

GENTLE SIGH (Paul Black 23) MTB (tet) Midseason-Late 24” (61cm) slight sweet fragrance Through its softer colors and diminutive size, ‘Gentle Sigh’ conveys the feeling of peaceful serenity in your garden. Standards of white flowers have wide mid amethyst plicata bands and dotted centers. Falls have mid amethyst plicata stitched bands. White beards have interesting auburn tips over a light amethyst layer. Show stalks have 3 branches plus spur and 10-11 buds. A lovely refinement in tetraploid MTBs. Sdlg. AA276C: To the Contrary X Deep in the Heart

PRINCESS PRETTY PINK (Paul Black 23)
TB Midseason-Late 34” (86.5cm)
Slight musky fragrance This later blooming pink ground plicata avoids the winter damage that plagued so many earlier ones of this type. Ruffled standards are mid pink blending to mid apricot edges. Mid coral styles echo these warmer colors. Light pink falls have white luminata type patches lined mid plum. Narrow ruffled red-plum plicata bands encircle the expansive falls. Coral beards are the perfect accessory. Vigorous growth creates sumptuous clumps filled with show stalks having 3 branches and 8-10 buds. Sdlg. BB149G: Black Y135A: (All too Exciting x Fancy Ideas) X Z100G, Background Noise sib

NEW FALLEN SNOW (Paul Black 23)
TB Early-Midseason 39” (99cm)
Slight sweet fragrance This ruffled creation is as flawless as ‘New Fallen Snow’. Big full blousy white blooms standards have a slight violet tint. Big white beards overlaid vibrant orange give it distinction. Tall statuesque show stalks have 3 branches plus spur and 10-11 buds. Strong vigorous growth. Seedlings in this cross had overall superb quality and a wide range of colors. Should be a great parent. Sdlg. Y93C: Nostalgic Memory X Black U1U, Luxuriant sib

GONZO (Paul Black 23)
BB Midseason-Late 25” (63.5cm)
Slight spicy fragrance Descendants of ‘Delectable Treat’ have great substance. This is one of them. It takes 4 or 5 days for the flowers to open and expand. This cross gave a wide range of unique colors and patterns and most having superior branching and buds. Standards and styles are mid greenish yellow. Hafts of greenish cream falls are veined mid rosy brown changing to solid edgings along upper half. Dark pumpkin beards add a bit of warmth. Superbly proportioned flowers are carried on show stalks with 3-4 branches and 9-11 buds. No mistaking this for any other. Sdlg. BB162B: Luscious Lips X Black Y171B, Luscious Lips sib

ALL OVER THE PLACE (Paul Black 26)
TB Early-Midseason 33” (84cm)
Slight spicy fragrance A striking garden standout, this broken color iris showcases an artful blend of light to mid violet and creamy white, brushed and splashed together so no two blooms are alike. Heavily ruffled standards rise above broad, arched falls capped with white to marigold beards. Strong upright stems have 3 well-spaced branches plus spur and 8-9 buds. Pairs beautifully with pastels or more bold colors. Sdlg. BB127B: You're a Mess X Black Y111C:(Black V100A, I Broke It sib x Black W143B, Wild Streak sib)

AMERICAN ADVENTURE (Paul Black 26)
TB Late-Very Late 33” (84cm)
No fragrance Rich, dramatic, and luxuriously ruffled, ‘American Adventure’, makes a bold statement in the spring garden. Deep inky purple with muted white plic center standards contrast with chalky white falls having light purple fancy plic wash that deepens to near black edges. Blooms are heavily textured and graced with artful rippling. Vigorous growth produces show stalks with 3 branches plus spur and branch spur giving a superb 10-11 buds. Dark stalks and mid purple spathes add an artistic touch. Sdlg. DD20A: Y14E, Bespoke sib X Awash In Purple

BORN TO BE KINGS (Paul Black 26)
TB Midseason-Late 32” (81.5cm)
Slight sweet fragrance Regal and commanding, ‘Born to Be Kings’, lives up to its royal presence. Crisp, luminous white standards rise in dramatic ruffles above rich, velvety falls of deep royal purple. The falls are boldly accented with a bright golden-yellow edge and glowing white center that radiates outward, drawing the eye straight to the marigold beard. Show stalks showcase these bold flowers. Sdlg. DD6A: Art Critic X Reticulated Ruby

CAROUSEL RIDE (Paul Black 26)
TB Midseason-Late 33” (84cm)
Slight musky fragrance This ride gives striking, high-contrast colors with exceptional pattern and texture. Standards rise in softly ruffled layers of warm rosy mauve delicately plic stitched mid grayed mauve. Broad falls open creamy white dramatically etched and feathered in deep grape-purple concentrating along the margins and radiating inward in fine lines for a bold, artistic effect. Bright orange beards add a vivid spark. Vigorous plants produce show stalks having 4 branches plus spur and a branch spur giving 11-12 buds. Sdlg. DD51A: Girls Wanna Have Fun X BB149C, Princess Pretty Pink sib

CASTLES IN THE SKY (Paul Black 26)
TB Late-Very Late 33” (84cm)
Slight musky fragrance White standards have a wide luminous light cornflower blue plicata banding. Broad white falls are boldly framed with a narrow mid violet-blue plic band and dramatic solid hafts. Mid blue beards are a subtle complement. Robust, winter hardy plants produce strong show stalks having 3 branches plus spur and 9-10 buds. Purple base of blue-green foliage adds disease resistance. Stands out even from a distance. Sdlg. CC109A: Black Z100H, Background Noise sib X Black AA45A:(Rumor Has It x Me and My Shadow)

DIAMONDS ON VELVET (Paul Black 26)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91.5cm)
No fragrance A tall show-stopping iris with persuasive garden presence. Broad ruffled mid navy-blue standards rise above dramatic expansive darkest navy falls etched with fine white veining centered around a brooding golden sienna beard that adds striking contrast. Strong upright stems carry the blooms well above blue-green foliage with purple base. Sdlg. DD60B: How Bizarre! X Dot Dash Dot

INNER DESIRE (Paul Black 26)
TB Early-midseason 32” (81.5cm)
No fragrance This intensely saturated jewel will captivate your heart. The interior of dark red-grape standards is white with wide plicata banding of mid red-grape. The falls have a mid blue-purple area surrounding mid tangerine beards then transitioning to wide a warm white heavily plic marked band then to a wide rich wine-magenta band. Its unique color will draw you in for a closer look. Well-branched stalks have 4 branches and 7-8 buds. Unusual buds (fall reverse) are greenish cream heavily dotted mid grape. Another wonderful and unique iris coming from ‘Crocodile Smile’. Sdlg. BB107G: Black Y55B, Crocodile Smile sib X Crocodile Smile

MAGICAL FANTASY (Paul Black 26)
TB Late-Very Late 34” (86.5cm)
No fragrance Moderately sized flowers displayed on graceful taller stems make a visually pleasing clump. Mid pink standards are washed light mauve. Delicately ruffled palest pink tinted falls have narrow mid violet-blue plicata banding. Its dark orange beard ends in a near black dart. Vigorous growth produces show stalks with 4 branches and 7-8 buds. Sdlg. EE84A: Black BB164B:(Daffy Duck x My Shadow) X Black BB150C:(Black Y152B:(Dearest x Black 30A:(Fantasy In Pink x Black T123B:(Dog Days x R22D:(Lecture x Black O159B:(Out of the Dark x Sea Power))))) x Z99D:(Steal Your Heart x Unknown))

PICTURE PERFECT MOMENT (Paul Black 26)
TB Late-Very 32” (81.5cm) Late
Slight musky fragrance Its lavish ruffles and lace that harken to a baroque time of sumptuous excess will make it a focal point in any garden. Tightly formed blooms have rich deep lilac standards. Lilac falls transition from darker shades at their edges to lighter almost lavender tinted centers. Vibrant orange beards hit a high note. Hefty rhizomes produce strong stalks with 2 branches and 7-8 buds. Heavy substance ensures its striking presence no matter the weather. Sdlg. DD13A: So Much More X Black AA270B:(Soul Mate x Super Model)

POMPOUS PARROT (Paul Black 26) TB
Midseason-Late 38” (96.5cm)
Slight sweet fragrance This sassy character commands attention with its bold high-contrast coloring and lavishly ruffled form. Soft, luminous salmon pink standards delicately stitched darker rise above richly saturated near-black purple falls, creating a striking bicolor effect. The falls are accentuated by a radiant white butterfly shoulder drawing the eye to a glowing orange beard that adds warmth and intensity. Its pod parent provided genes for its amazing show stalks having 5 branches and 16-17 buds. A superb parent. Sdlg. DD51D: Girls Wanna Have Fun X BB149C, Princess Pretty Pink sib

PROUNOUCEMENT (Paul Black 26) TB
Midseason-Late 30” (76cm)
Slight spicy fragrance Its bold colors pronounce to the world, “I’m here”! Clear mid yellow exuberantly ruffled standards are circled by creamy yellow margins. Strongly flared velvety mahogany falls are smoothly overlaid plum blending lighter to narrow old gold margins. Soft marigold beards don’t interfere with the ‘Pronouncement’. Two nicely spaced branches and spur produce 7-8 buds. Sdlg. EE55F: Black BB103A, All About Color sib X Enthusiastic

RIDING THE SURF (Paul Black 26)
TB Early-Midseason 40” (101.5cm)
No fragrance Clear skies above and pounding surf below, it’s time to break out the surfboard. Pristine white standards tower above white falls irregularly washed and blended mid to dark blue. Pale blue blended bands add some foam. Strong elegantly tall stalks have 4 branches and a branch spur giving 11-12 buds. Coming from a stable of robust parents gives it staying power in your garden. Sdlg. CC76B: Black Z40B:(Black V67A:(Black R72A:(Fancy Dog x Black M80CC:(Black J140B, First Page sib x Man About Town)) x Blueberry Parfait) x V191A:(Black R174B:(Frontline x Bluebird of Happiness) x Dancing Star)) X Black X1A:(Adriatic Waves x All Ashore)