PERIHELION PASS (T. Johnson ’19)
TB Midseason 36” (91cm)
Cream standards are flushed and veined lemon yellow. Falls have large butter yellow sunburst around beard and is surrounded by a wide rust red band with slightly lighter rim. Excellent grower and prolific bloomer with strong stalks carrying 9 buds. A gorgeous garden iris.
Sdlg. TH18J: Pop Idol X Sib. to Hard to Resist.

PUERTO VALLARTA (T. Johnson ’21)
TB Early 36” (91cm)
Puerto Vallarta the iris kind of reminds me of the beautiful sunsets over the ocean on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, thus the name. Brilliant golden yellow standards. Falls have dark yellow hafts that blend to a lighter lemon wash and finally deepening to a mustard yellow edge. Salmon shadings are deeper at the haft becoming a blended wash inside the yellow edge. There is also a large white patch below the intensely saturated yellow/orange beards. A very consistent garden performer with show stems and 9 buds. An easy and strong grower that really adds a bright spot of color in the garden. Super!!
Sdlg TJ103YY: In the News X Dressed to the Nines.

RASPBERRY PIE (T. Johnson ’20)
TB Midseason 33” (84cm)
White ground plicata with near solid deep raspberry black overlay in standards. Falls are a stark white with deep black cherry edge and thin pencil line belly stripe. Makes simply dazzling clumps with lots of stems carrying 8 to 11 buds. Very nice!
Sdlg TI129B HUCKLEBERRY SUNDAE X TF77ZZ:(MARRY THE NIGHT SIB)

RAVISHING RUBY (T. Johnson ’16)
TB Early 36” (91cm)
Heavily ruffled standards are magenta blended to darker rose magenta. Lighter chalky rose maroon falls have a bluish cast and have hafts and narrow bands of the standard’s color. Intriguing beards are dark mustard tipped brown. Tall, well-branched stalks have 7 buds.
TB Award of Merit 2021
Sdlg TD338A: Prince of Hearts X Broome Sunset sib

RULE THE WORLD (T. Johnson ’21)
TB Early 35” (89cm)
White standards and edge on plum purple falls. Red beards really pop and add a brightness to the flower. Rule the World was labeled for introduction from its maiden bloom. Always a delight with its strong growth, heavy bloom and show stems. Truly a delight that never disappoints.
Sdlg TJ212ZZ: (Seasons in the Sun x Twilight Rhapsody) X sib to Elite.

SAY THE WORD (T. Johnson ’21)
TB Mid 35” (89cm)
Some iris just remind me of food, perhaps it is just my insatiable appetite talking, but this one reminds me of some sort of yummy mango flavored dessert. Say the Word has very ruffled mango to peach blended standards and edge on white falls with a deep mango wash on the hafts and below the beard. A good grower and bloomer, Say the Word is a stunner; especially in full sun the color really shines. Very unique and won’t be confused with another. Gorgeous!!
Sdlg TJ326A: Blyth W51-1: ((Novel Idea x Gypsy Lord) x Magical) x Master at Arms sib) X Blyth W49-1: (Free to Dream x (((Alpine Harmony sib I’m Dreaming sib) x Platinum Class sib) x ((Wicked Woman x Pop Star) x (Wedding Belle x Starring)) x unknown))

SHADOW BANDS (T. Johnson ’19)
TB Early-Midseason 36” (91cm)
Sweetly scented. Milk glass white standards are heavily infused lemon yellow in the center. Falls are a plush burgundy with a yellow sunburst flash in the center around the yellow orange beards. Very flashy and a vigorous grower with lots of bloom on strong stems carrying up to 11 buds. Nice!!
Sdlg. TH83A: Risk Taker X Sib to Hard to Resist

SHIRTS AND SKINS (L Miller ’21)
MTB Early-Mid Tet 19” (48cm)
Standards flesh light coral. Falls deep pinkish orchid with narrow pink rim. Coral beards. 7-9 buds!
Sdlg 4914: She’s a Doll X (Stylish Lass x Sun Spirit).

SHOUT IT OUT LOUD (T. Johnson ’21)
TB Early 37” (94cm)
Icy blue white standards are slightly darker in the center. Falls are a deep indigo blue purple with lighter lavender band and then a purple wire rim. Short white rays radiate out from around either side of orange beards. Large blooms on show stems on very floriferous and long blooming clumps. Very bold!!
TJ137YY: Shine on Me Sunshine X Dressed to the Nines

SNAPSHOT (T.Johnson '08)
TB Early-Midseason 32” (81cm)
Snapshot may be short of stature but you won’t overlook the powerful presence of its bright colors in your garden. Blazing yellow-gold standards continue as large sunbursts etched onto centers of mahogany-red falls. Mahogany veins radiate over sunbursts. Zingy gold beards amplify the sunburst effect. Growth is strong and robust. Stalks have two branches and 7 buds.
WISTER MEDAL; Runner up to the Dykes '16 and '17.
Sdlg. TW6C: Bold Vision X Next Millennium.

SONG OF SILENCE (T. Johnson ’18)
TB Early-midseason 33” (84cm)
What is commonly referred to as a “fancy” or luminata plicata. Standards are deep purple falls have a light lavender blue ground washed with deep purple becoming a solid purple black band. Beards are white tipped blue. Nicely ruffled with good branching and buds. Lovely!!
Sdlg. TG61A: ((High Master x Blackberry Tease) x (Blackberry Tease x Tuscan Sun pod parent)) X Grapetizer

WHAT A CIRCUS (T. Johnson ’20)
TB Early 36” (91.5cm)
Standards have a white ground overlaid solid deep gold in center becoming gold veining and finally a gold band at petal edge. Falls are a rich lavender to light red violet with a deep black cherry red thumbprint hafts and slight fall wash. Very pretty color combination and one that has been used a lot in hybridizing.
Sdlg TI61A SEASONS IN THE SUN X TF83A:(CARNIVAL CAPERS x GINGER ICE)

SECRET PASSWORD (Thomas Johnson ’22)
SDB Early-Midseason 15” (38cm)
Sweet fragrance. Butter yellow standards. Falls are white with a large mustard yellow spot and lemon yellow band. Beards are frosted sky blue. Very round form and a gorgeous color combination.
Sdlg TK283C: pollen parent to Little Miss Sunshine X (Open Your Eyes x Thump)

SUNSET LODGE (Blyth ‘22)
TB Early-Midseason-Late 38” (97cm)
Slight sweet fragrance. A complete self of reddish brown, wide, flared and lightly ruffled. Beards are yellow over white. Lovely branching and an easy grower. Can rebloom in warmer climates. Very fertile.
Sdlg Z110-B: Last Kiss Goodnight sib X (Gathering Light x Infatuate) x (((I'm Dreaming sib x Platinum Class sib) x Treasure Trader) x Megarich sib)).

FEED THE FLAME (Thomas Johnson ’22)
TB Early-Midseason-Late 38” (97cm)
Sweet fragrance. Cream standards heavily infused and slightly veined butter yellow. Falls are a rich deep burgundy with a large deep yellow sunburst pattern. Feed The Flame starts the season and continues blooming all the way to the beginning of the late season bloomers. Nice stalks with plenty of buds to spare. Will make an extremely bright addition to the garden.
Sdlg TK95F: (Blueberry parfait x Watercolor Print) X Disco Lights.

FLAME STITCH (Thomas Johnson ’22)
TB Midseason 36” (91cm)
Sweet fragrance. Brilliant golden yellow standards are edged with a unique rust veined pattern. Rich and plush mahogany red falls have a yellow central sunburst pattern with red lines radiating throughout. Strong growth with nice show stalks carrying 8 or more buds. Quite a dramatic looking iris in the field.
Sdlg TK184: ((Reckless Abandon) x Stole The Show) X ((( Blyth S292: Catwalk x (Chestnuts Roasting) x Blyth S278A: (Dragon Dance sib x Strawberry Spy))) x Reckless Abandon))

OWN THE NIGHT (Thomas Johnson ’22)
TB Midseason 35” (89cm)
Sweet fragrance. A dark purple self, or bicolor with ruffles or lace, and a yellow beard has been a project of mine. Own The Night is headed in that direction. Medium purple standards sit atop plush deep purple falls with a light narrow edge. Mustard tipped beards set it off. Very nicely ruffled and formed with strong stems and ten buds. Marked as an introduction since maiden bloom. Flashy!!
Sdlg TJ212A: (Seasons In The Sun x Born This Way) X sib to Elite

PRIVATE LESSON (Thomas Johnson’22)
TB Late 38” (97cm)
Sweet fragrance. Sky blue standards over deep marine blue falls. Beards are tangerine in the throat and frosted blue at the end. Private Lesson is a late variety with exemplary traits. Classic globular form with nice looping ruffles, tall strong stems with good branching and high bud count. Very stately in the garden and one that will not go unnoticed.
Sdlg TJ115ZZ: Good Morning Sunshine sib X All Ashore.

SO HOT (T. Johnson ’22)
TB Early-Midseason 36” (91cm)
Sweet fragrance. A very early and long blooming variety, definitely in the top ten to start the season. Marked as an introduction from its maiden bloom it has performed consistently every year. A bit hard to capture but the color is so bright in the sun it appears on fire. Beautiful full ruffled form and show stems with ample buds. Brilliant gold standards sit atop rich burgundy red falls with orange beards. A definite garden favorite.
Sdlg TK227B: Honey Pie X High Desert.

SUNDOWN BEACH (T. Johnson ’22)
TB Early-Midseason 35” (89cm)
Sweet fragrance. Canary yellow standards. Falls are canary yellow at the hafts becoming a light yellow wash below the beard. The light yellow then blends into a wide rose pink band. A very pretty and unique color combination. Nice full and ruffled form, show branching and good bud count. Very stately looking.
Sdlg TK131C: Sweet City Woman X Dressed To The Nines.