LEFT AN IMPRINT (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Midseason 37” (94cm) Sweet fragrance.
Clean lavender standards are lightly laced. Falls are a rich medium violet with slightly darker veins. What really sets Left An Imprint apart is the deep inky blue black hafts, creating quite a dramatic effect. Very distinctive!
Sdlg. TN6B: Elite X Imperial Guard

LOVE IN THE DARK (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 38” (96.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Quite an intensely colored iris. Standards are solid deep black cherry to near black. Falls are cream with a lemon wash on either side of the beard extending down to the wide black cherry-red dotted band. Very showy in the fields this last year, making quite a statement at the end of its row.
Sdlg. TM149WW: Raspberry Pie X Flash Mob

KEEP AN EYE OUT (T. Johnson ’25)
AB (OGB-) Early-midseason 26” (66cm) Slight fragrance.
A lovely clear blue with a deep red black signal. Certainly a catchy looking iris in the garden, and a strong grower.
Sdlg. TO4B: Lancer X TL319E, You’ve Got This sib: (TI295A: (Antsy sib x Yodel sib) x Prego)

MAROON MAJESTY (T. Johnson ’25)
IB Early-midseason 25” (63.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Medium maroon red standards and edge on deep black cherry to black falls with a yellow beard. Such a classy IB with nice branching and buds.
Sdlg. TN317A: Searing Embers X Mind Blowing

SODALICIOUS (T. Johnson ’25)
IB Early-midseason 26” (66cm) Slight fragrance.
Golden yellow standards rise above deep black cherry red falls with a wide lighter band and orange beards. Absolutely stunning color combination on nice proportionate stems.
Sdlg. TN317D: Searing Embers X Mind Blowing

PISTOLS AT DAWN (L. Miller ’25)
TB SA Midseason-late 30” (76cm) Slight musky fragrance.
Golden yellow standards are reflected in the lighter yellow veined area around the beard on the rich red-black falls. Styles have dark maroon veining. Mustard beards have a reddish black-based horn. A favorite with garden visitors. Very dramatic and showy!
Sdlg. 5517: 8214F, Chiseled sib X 10714C: (7810: (10106C: (Panic Button x Fiery Temper) x Saturn) x Mist Arising)

DUSK TO MIDNIGHT (L. Miller ’25)
TB Early-midseason 31” (78.5cm) Slight musky fragrance.
Dusky pale lavender standards contrast nicely with dark violet purple to black falls, highlighted by a lighter veined rim and haft area. Huge flowers are carried on strong stems carrying up to 8 buds. A great iris with a very good pedigree.
Sdlg. 619J: Ninja Warrior X Haunted Heart

IRONIC TWIST (L. Miller ’25)
TB Midseason 38” (96.5cm) No fragrance.
Deep purple standards complement purple black falls highlighted by a lighter veined edge and area around the beard. Up to 10 buds on well branched stems.
Sdlg. 918C: Scattergram X She’s A Bimbo

GOLD JEWELRY (P. Black '25)
BB Midseason-late 27” (68.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
A master craftsman created this bit of perfection. Perfectly formed ruffled flowers, perfect BB proportion, perfectly branched and budded stalks, and strong growth make this a primo selection. Flowers are deep gold with marigold beards that can be seen from across the garden.
Sdlg. CC127B: Spiced Apples X Z145I: (V385B: (First Lady Of Spring x Silver Ice) x V168A: (Coral Splendor x Simply Coral))

DOUBLE OR NOTHING (P. Black '25)
MTB Midseason-late & rebloom 21” (53.5cm) Slight musky fragrance.
Pale grayed tan standards have a grayed red-violet midrib and light gold band. Mid marigold beards brighten mid dark maroon falls. Superbly branched stalks have three branches plus spur and 9-10 buds.
Sdlg. CC119A: Z120A: (V169A: (May Debut x M166A, Inspired sib) x V193B: (Date With Destiny x Q47C, Devil’s Delight pod parent)) X unknown

STARE INTO MY EYES (P. Black '25)
AB (OGB-) Late-very late 23” (58.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Stare Into My Eyes makes a significant advancement in the buds and branching of quarter arilbred irises. It is a big favorite. Strong stalks have two well-spaced branches plus spur and 7-8 buds. It is vigorous and as easy to grow as other bearded irises. White standards have light yellow centers blended to wide white bands shot with light yellow veins. Falls have big purple signals irregularly blended into wide light amethyst bands. Because of its later bloom, you’ll be able to take it to a show.
Sdlg. CC140A: Heart Of Hearts X Casual Attire

BODACIOUS BEARD (P. Black '25)
BB Midseason-late 27” (68.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
There is no ignoring this exceptionally nice creation. Its big bushy mid marigold beards demand you stop and look. Standards and narrow band on white falls are mid gold. Perfectly proportioned show stalks have three branches and 9-10 buds. Near perfection. Exciting parentage.
Sdlg. CC127D: Spiced Apples X Z145I: (V385B: (First Lady Of Spring x Silver Ice) x V168A: (Coral Splendor x Simply Coral))

DESERT OASIS (P. Black '25)
AB (OGB-) Midseason-late 33” (84cm) Slight musky fragrance.
Quarter arilbreds keep getting better and better, and more aril looking, with the big plus that they are easy to grow. Awesome white standards have light yellow centers and lined filigree with mid yellow styles peeking out. The light-yellow base of falls are washed and blended mid rose. Dark black-cherry streaked chevron signals surround brassy old gold beards.
Sdlg. CC142A: Smokin' Hot X Rise Like A Phoenix

ARABIAN DESERT (P. Black '25)
AB (OGB) Early-midseason 21” (53.5cm) No fragrance.
Large, oncocyclus type blooms have white standards with fine amethyst lined filigree overall. Mid maroon falls are finely filigreed with darker lines. Bold black signals compel you to have a close-up look. Stunning!
Sdlg. CC144A: Smokin' Hot X Beautiful Brown Eyes

GOLDEN MARMOSET (P. Black '25)
AB (OGB-) Midseason-late 22” (56cm) No fragrance.
Its brilliant color ensures this easy to grow arilbred won’t be overlooked. The falls of bright mid gold flowers are washed light coppery red, becoming lighter to their edge. A bold dark-mid black cherry to ruby blended chevron signal surrounds mid caramel beards. There are two branches and five buds.
Sdlg. CC146C: Shaman's Magic X Wild

DAINTY BRIDE (P. Black '25)
SDB Late-very late 14” (35.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
It is another of my late blooming, multiple budded and branched SDBs. The flowers are a miniaturized version of Bride’s Halo. White flowers have narrow light yellow bands. Show stalks have three branches and 8-9 buds. Unheard of for a SDB. From two of my favorite varieties.
Sdlg. CC151F: Silver Ice X First Lady Of Spring

MAID OF GOLD (P. Black '25)
MTB Early-midseason 23” (58.5cm) Slight spicy fragrance.
Nothing but lilting bright mid yellow flowers and beards. Clumps are filled with stalks and myriads of flowers making for a superb landscape iris. Well-branched stalks have two branches plus spur and 7-8 buds.
Sdlg. CC160E: Bright Victory X Dream Of Dreams

WAVES OF BLUE (P. Black '25)
SDB Midseason-late 14” (35.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Pretty mid blue flowers have white mottled hafts and a dart at the end of each white beard brushed light yellow.
Sdlg. CC187B: Tourist Trap X Before The Dawn

GOLD RIPPLES (P. Black '25)
SDB Midseason-late 14” (35.5cm) Pronounced sweet fragrance.
Gold Ripples is one of the most vigorous and floriferous SDBs in the garden. Beautifully ruffled dark slate gold flowers are minimally plicata marked dark brown. Mid marigold beards brighten this more subtle flower.
Sdlg. CC201A: Foofaraw X Black AA190A, My Guy sib

EPILOGUE (P. Black '25)
SDB Early-midseason 13” (33cm) Pronounced sweet fragrance.
Epilogue is another iris people have been waiting for. It is from my long running attempt to put lace on SDBs. The fall edges of this pretty flower are serrated but not truly laced. It seems I may never hit the goal. Light pink standards have light gilt yellow bands. Light pink styles look out over falls having light-mid yellow hafts and wide blended band with pale flesh pink centers.
Sdlg. CC206A: Black Y235E: (Black U159A x V365D: (Acqua Di Rosa x Tic Tac Toe)) X Black AA188B, Low To The Ground sib