HAPPY GIRL (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Medium peachy orange standards rise above cream ground falls with a wide rosy pink dotted plicata band. There is also dotting across the hafts and a light blush of peach. A really bright and cheerful bicolor plicata.
Sdlg. TM134TT: Flash Mob X TK161A: (TG396A: (Fashion Diva x unknown illegible tag) x Beautician)

HEARD A RUMOR (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
I have been working with Shockaholic as a parent, trying to put a really nice stem on intensely colored patterns involving orange. This one certainly makes the mark. Standards have pink centers that transition to peach. Falls are a vibrant medium orange. Great stems carry nicely ruffled and very elegant flowers. Such a lovely medley of colors!
Sdlg. TM47ZZ: Peach Shake X Shockaholic

BESTIE (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Early-midseason 13” (33cm) Sweet fragrance.
Light yellow petals, with a near solid purple overlay on the falls, accentuated by a light yellow area below the beard and a gold band. One of my favorites for this year, absolutely stunning in a clump.
Sdlg. TO72A: On A Lark X Zig Zag sib

CANDY TREAT (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Early-midseason 12” (30.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Standards are solid flesh pink to orange. Falls have a cream ground dotted and stitched with salmon and a lighter edge. Beards are burnt orange. Nicely formed and budded in a very yummy color combination.
Sdlg. TO87E: Zig Zag sib X Catch My Eye

CARAMEL CRAVING (T. Johnson ’25)
IB Early-midseason 23” (58.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Deep golden yellow standards have a maroon flush in the center. Falls are deep gold with a large deep maroon spot in the center. I love this iris, such a dramatic and eye-catching pattern on a really solid garden plant.
Sdlg. TN317F: Searing Embers X Mind Blowing

HIGH WIRE ACT (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 35” (89cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
High Wire Act is such a beautiful iris, especially in a clump where it really shines, showing off its beautiful gold rim. Standards are cream with very faint gold veining in the center and a violet line up the midrib. The wide ruffled gold band really catches the eye. Falls are white, with a very wide rust red dotted band and white wire rim. A violet line down the center of the petal, from below the beard to the petal’s edge, adds another dimension of intrigue.
Sdlg. TM22WW: All The Rage X TJ249C, Flirty Tease sib: (TG400A: (Blyth T179-2: (Champagne Journey x Mysterioso) x unknown) x Dressed To The Nines)

IN GOOD COMPANY (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 40” (101.5cm) Sweet fragrance.
In Good Company is a somewhat different color combination that is quite bright and striking. Standards have violet centers, becoming buff with yellow highlights at the edge. Falls are a rich and vibrant deep golden yellow. Nicely ruffled flowers are held on tall and stately stems.
Sdlg. TN27A: Mood Ring X Easy On The Eyes

JEALOUS RAGE (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 40” (101.5cm) Sweet fragrance.
Medium lavender to blue standards are flushed ecru to green in the center. Falls are a rich mahogany to red with a narrow lighter edge. It is stunning in a clump, with masses of vibrant bicolor flowers. Sister to last year’s Flip A Coin.
Sdlg. TM250YY: Blyth Y66-A: (Devil’s Intent x Maybe Magic) X One Man's Art

LOST IN THOUGHT (T. Johnson ’25)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91.5cm) Slight sweet fragrance.
Buff pink standards are heavily infused with lavender up the midrib. Falls are a rich and smooth lavender violet with a lighter wash extending down on either side of the beard. Lost In Thought has a very nicely formed flower on great stems. Such a clean and pleasing color and presentation.
Sdlg. TM78XX: TJ119B, Final Answer sib: (Catch My Breath x Dancing Days) X Dance Off

FEELING SO SMALL (T. Johnson ’25)
MDB Early-midseason 7” (18cm) Slight fragrance.
This iris is truly a little show off! A rust red plicata with a split yellow ground below the large orange beard. Makes an absolutely stunning clump.
Sdlg. TN304A: Zig Zag X Spicy Hot sib

FEISTY SPIRIT (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Early-midseason 13” (33cm) Slight fragrance.
Gorgeous round and ruffled form on this yellow ground plicata. A wonderful bonus to be able to look down into the flower and see those gorgeous deep orange style arms. Choice!
Sdlg. TO87F: Zig Zag sib X Catch My Eye

FINELY FINISHED (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Early-midseason 12” (30.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Some of the color combinations that are appearing in the SDBs are amazing. Gold-edged pink standards rise above pink falls with a cherry pink plicata overlay and a showy gold edge. Then add large tangerine beards and orange style arms. Amazing form, color, and garden presence!
Sdlg. TO87D: Zig Zag sib X Catch My Eye

JUST A LITTLE (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Early-midseason 14” (35.5cm) Sweet fragrance.
Light blue standards have a green midrib. Falls are light green blue with olive hafts on either side of the deep blue beard. An excellent iris that has it all. Clumps!
Sdlg. TO42B: Joyous One X Hit The Jackpot sib

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)

KEEPING WATCH (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Early-midseason 14” (35.5cm) Sweet fragrance.
Sky blue with a large deep indigo blue fall spot. Large beards are white with orange tips. Flowers are very round and fully formed on nice stems with vigorous growth. Stunning in a clump.
Sdlg. TO7E: Thimble X Hold On Tight sib

LITTLE SUGAR (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Midseason-late 12” (30.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Standards are medium peach to orange. Falls have a pink ground that is almost completely overlaid with violet plicata with the exception of the pink rim. A nice bicolor plicata with the added bonus of the pink rim.
Sdlg. TO74A: On A Lark X Road Rage sib

LOVER’S GAME (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Midseason-late 12” (30.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Standards are purple with a blended pink band. Pink ground falls are overlaid violet below the beard, and orange at the hafts. A very cute and colorful iris.
Sdlg. TO71B: Born To Boogie X Wow Gee Whiz sib

MAKE A STATEMENT (T. Johnson ’25)
SDB Early-midseason 12” (30.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Brilliant yellow gold petals are heavily overlaid with violet dots and stitches on the falls. A crisp and clean bicolor fancy plicata.
Sdlg. TN280E: Curly Fries sib X Tula

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

MOST INTERESTING (T. Johnson ’25)
IB Early-midseason 27” (68.5cm) Slight fragrance.
Very light lavender standards have a wide light yellow band. Lemon style arms peek through above the orange beard. Falls are cream with a violet central wash, a lemon band, and dotted hafts. A really strong grower and heavy bloomer, very different. Makes a dazzling display.
Sdlg. TN318A: Penny For Your Thoughts X Belle Fille