POWER AND PRESTIGE (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm)
Light fragrance. Creamy white standards have light orange centers with light lavender veins, becoming orange as they extend outwards to the petal’s edge. Falls are a medium orange with salmon tones blended in the center. We continue to work on the orange amoena type to improve the stems. Power And Prestige has nicely branched and budded stalks and has been used heavily in hybridizing. A very pretty iris. Sdlg. TL219A: (Barbara Rider x Arrivederci) X Shockaholic

REST OF THE STORY (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91cm)
Slight fragrance. Deep lavender blue standards are touched pink at the top. Falls are a clean lavender white with a precise pink band and haft. A nice start towards a pink and blue reverse bicolor. Lovely form, good stems, and strong growth make this a garden favorite. Sdlg TL89YY: Highly Classified X Easy On The Eyes

SECRET WITHIN (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Midseason 36” (91cm)
Light fragrance. Near solid raspberry standards. Falls are white with a lemon overlay and then surrounded by a dotted raspberry plicata edge. The secret within is the deep near black style arms. Nicely formed and branched. Sdlg. TM25F, Celebrity Dream sibling: What A View X Raspberry Pie

SHINING BRIGHT (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Midseason-late 38” (97cm)
Sweet fragrance. The name on this iris describes it perfectly. The standards are yellow, and the falls are a light lilac with a lighter center and yellow hafts. It is a definite bright shining spot in the field. Nicely formed flowers are held proudly on well branched and budded stems. The result of crossing two great irises. Sdlg. TL7B: Barbara Rider X Hospitality

TAKE MY HAND (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm)
Light fragrance. Icy white standards are flushed and veined pink in the center. Falls are orange with an overall wash of salmon-rose and slightly deeper veins. Nicely formed and branched stems move us another step forward in this color pattern. Sdlg. TL219ZZ, Power And Prestige sibling: (Barbara Rider x Arrivederci) X Shockaholic

WAITING TO FLY (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91cm)
Slight fragrance. Pinkish buff standards are heavily infused violet in the center. Falls are a rich blue violet with a light pink zone around the brilliant orange beard. The flower is very ruffled and well formed. A very nice bicolor. Sdlg. TL28YY: Arrivederci X Sweet City Woman

WEDDING PLANNER (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm)
Sweet fragrance. Icy blue standards are heavily flushed cameo pink. Falls are very light lavender white with medium salmon hafts that transition to a light wash and a deep pink edge. The name Wedding Planner was inspired by our friend Nancy Solano who sells cut iris stems for weddings. She liked this variety as a seedling and it is a color range that is quite popular with her clients. Nice stems and form. Sdlg. TM14ZZ: Trending X Precious Thing sibling

WEIGHTLESS CLOUD (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91cm)
Sweet fragrance. Pure white standards. Falls are white with lavender violet stitching across the haft and a short dart below the beard. The falls are edged with light lilac dotting. Really lovely wide and rounded form with nice ruffles and good stems. A very beautiful iris and used a lot in hybridizing. Sdlg. TL154UU, We Are Magic sibling: Dressed To The Nines X Bombshell

DANGEROUS LOVE (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91cm)
Sweet fragrance. Deep wine-red standards. Falls are a dark black cherry with a lighter edge and frosted orange beards. Nice stems, and a good bud count on healthy vigorous plants. Sdlg. TM75ZZ, Can’t Be Denied sibling: Night Whispers X Own The Night

CLEVER GIRL (L. Miller ’24)
TB Late 35” (89cm)
Slight fragrance. She knows how to attract the men with her full body in medium peach pink. Her standards are nicely domed but still in giving you a peek of her feathered styles. Falls are a little paler which helps accent her big deep peach beards. 7 Buds!! Sdlg. 6217B: Pink Pincurls X Mind Changer

CRASH BANG (Black ’24) TB Very early 32” (81.5cm) Musky fragrance. A very smooth and brilliant variegata ensures ‘Crash Bang’ won’t be overlooked. Brilliant dark yellow standards. Falls are a dark coppery brown with a gold blaze around the beard. Well-branched stalks carry 7 buds. Nice! Sdlg. AA62M: Color Wheel X Core Values.

BEAUTIFUL MIND (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 39” (99cm) Sweet fragrance.
Standards are a very light creamy yellow with a deep golden yellow center. Falls are creamy white with a nice lavender to violet band. The hafts are also touched a bit with lemon. This strong grower has excellent form and stems with lots of buds. It has been used extensively in hybridizing and has proven to be a quality parent. A standout iris!
Sdlg. TN232ZZ: Coat Of Many Colors X Just Wanting Attention

BURST OF INSPIRATION (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm) Sweet fragrance.
Standards are creamy white with pinkish centers. Falls are wide and ruffled with a deep violet purple center wash that transitions to a very wide lavender band. Its striking pattern is displayed on nicely branched and budded stems. A nice clean and sharp addition to the rimmed pattern.
Sdlg. TL195C: Bombshell X TI83A, Taboo sib: (TC304C: (Blyth O189-1: (Sirocco Mist x Dinner Talk) x Carnival Capers) x Twilight Rhapsody)

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 35” (89cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
This one is a bit hard to describe. Standards are a lovely blended lavender with medium burnt orange centers transitioning to orange veins as they move toward the edge. Falls are a complex blend of colors that appear as a deep burnt orange to red creating a very lovely and distinctive color. Great branching and stems carry well-formed flowers that are a true delight. Coming from the beautifully colored and formed Shockaholic. Challenge Accepted is a nice advancement in this color pattern.
Sdlg. TM47A: Peach Shake X Shockaholic

CHOIR OF ANGELS (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm) Sweet fragrance.
White standards have nice wide gold bands. Falls are white with a deep violet blue plicata band. Choir Of Angels is a very strong grower that covers itself in bloom. Show stems are the norm on this classy beauty.
Sdlg. TM138WW: High Desert X Sheer Madness sib

CLEAR AND CRISP (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 38” (96.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Deep golden yellow standards have a fine reddish veined edge. Falls are a stark clean and crisp white with a precise deep rust-red dotted plicata band. Its absolutely stunning clean and clear pattern is very noticeable from across the garden. The nicely ruffled flowers held high on well budded and branched stems add to the beauty.
Sdlg. TM25A: What A View X Raspberry Pie

DELICIOSO (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 35” (89cm) Pronounced sweet fragrance.
Warm peach pink standards have pink centers. Falls are pink with a violet wash and wide pink band. Delicioso is an early season delight. A real bright spot with nice stems and buds, it is a favorite that we look forward to seeing each year.
Sdlg. TM87YY: TJ159C, Wrap Her Up sib: (TF94C: (Poster Girl x Cameo Minx) x Highly Classified) X Bombshell

DRAMATIC FINALE (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Late-very late 38” (96.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Standards have dark reddish violet centers with a wide blue violet area and then a lighter edge. Falls are the same with deep reddish violet hafts. The flowers on Dramatic Finale are extremely ruffled and a bit flared. Nice stems with good bud count are the norm. Dramatic Finale is very late and is not recommended in hot early climates such as Southern CA or Arizona where it may be susceptible to heat burn. It should be a great variety to close the season in the more northerly gardens.
Sdlg. TL6ZZ: Barbara Rider X Espionage

ETERNAL DAWN (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 39” (99cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Light buff pink standards are flushed deep pink in the centers. Falls are cream in the center with deep peach pink hafts and a pink and cream blended band. Tall and stately stems with nice branching and bud count create a beautiful display early in the season. Great parentage also makes Eternal Dawn a fun parent for gorgeous pastels.
Sdlg. TM89ZZ: TJ164A, Precious Thing sib: (Highly Classified x Easy On The Eyes) X TI6YY:(In The Mix x Dance Til Dawn)

FEEL THE MAGIC (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 38” (96.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Another child from the great Hard To Resist. Very light icy blue white standards have a slightly darker bluish rim. Falls are pristine white with a deep lavender blue band and shocking red beards. Very nice stems and buds on this well formed beauty.
Sdlg. TK78D: Hard To Resist X What A Feeling