TRACKS OF MY TEARS (P. Black '21)
TB Midseason-Late 34” (86cm)
These tears add up to a stunning plicata. Classically formed ruffled blooms have palest pink standards heavily plic washed, sanded, and veined dark lilac. Wide pink buff fall centers are dotted mid lilac becoming darker and more heavily applied toward edges. White hafts are lined and sanded dark lilac on each side of burnt orange beards. Vigorous growth produces stalks with 3 branches plus spur and 9-10 buds. A pronounced sweet fragrance is a plus.
Sdlg. Y143B: V127D, Oh Dear sib X U46A: (R9B: (County Of Kent x O165A: (Out Of The Dark x M83C: (First Page x Keppel 98-192J, Musician sib))) x S114B, Dare Me sib).

TULA (T. Johnson ’21)
SDB Mid 12” (30.5cm)
Named after our little dog, Tula is a beauty that was labeled for introduction since its maiden bloom. Standards are an off white with light violet plicata dots and lemon flush throughout. Falls are interesting with white ground overlaid almost completely with deeper violet plicata dots. Adding to the interest are deep violet veins that extend from around the beard to petal edge. All of this is highlighted by very shocking medium lemon style arms that are very visible, creating a strong contrast. Three buds, good growth and bloom habits make this a garden favorite and a fun parent.
Sdlg TJ8B: sib to Get Ready.

TURKISH TAPESTRY (K. Keppel ’20)
TB Midseason-late 38” (97cm)
Yellow ground standards with salmon pink plicata overlay darker at midrib and a lighter edge; Falls yellow ground with near solid deep red violet dotted overlay and lighter edge.

VERY BERRY SHAKE (T.Johnson ’20)
SDB Late 13” (33cm)
Creamy white ground plicata with deep wide deep raspberry plicata band on standards and falls. Fully saturated burnt orange to red beards. Nice ruffles on strong plants. 4 buds!
Sdlg TJ33A sib to Tizzy Fit

WHAT A VIEW (T. Johnson ’20)
TB Late 36” (91.5cm)
Solid golden yellow standards. Falls are white ground with nutmeg brown plicata haft and edge. Very flashy flowers with beautiful form and heavy ruffling. Is proving to be a very good parent.
Sdlg TH58C Sib to Stitches

WOW GEE WHIZ (P. Black 21)
SDB 15” (38cm)
It is amazing to have three prime selections from the same cross. This luminata plicata has old gold standards washed darker brass overall and interesting green midribs. Mid gold styles lead to bold yellow luminata type fall spots that have light tan plicata markings becoming mid cinnamon toward edges. The lower half of fall is dark mahogany with a gilt gold rim. The big burnt orange beards will make you go ‘Wow Gee Whiz’. Great from a distance or up close. Strong growth.
Sdlg. Z190H, Flying Monkey sib

ZIG ZAG (T. Johnson ’21)
SDB Late 12” (30.5cm)
Two things immediately come to mind when I think of this flower: the brilliant beard and the wonderful wide, round and ruffled form. It could be described as a rimmed broken color plicata. A very interesting mix of several patterns in one. I have used it heavily in breeding. Zig Zag is one of many iris to be introduced out of the fantastic parent Alaia.
Sdlg TK282B: Stylish Miss X Alaia.

BE NOT AFRAID (Thomas Johnson ’22)
TB Early-Midseason 38” (96.5cm)
Sweet fragrance. Egg shell to light lavender standards with a narrow buff-gold ruffled rim. Milk glass white falls have a deep violet plicata band. There is a heavy concentration of violet across the hafts that forms a solid violet dart below burnt orange beards. Contrasting medium salmon style arms and a slight blush of salmon on the hafts of the falls completes the effect. A super strong grower with lovely show stems and triple bud sockets from top to bottom yields 12 or more total buds.
Sdlg TK211B: ((((( Blyth O16-A: Louisa’s Song x Gypsy Lord sib) x Treasured) x (Glad All Over x Adoree)) x ((sib to I’m Dreaming x ((Enjoy The Party x (Arabian Story x Cast A Spell)) x Mandarin Morning sib)) x (Wild Angel x Jersey Bounce))) X (Midnight Velvet sib x Reckless Abandon))

BORN TO BOOGIE (Thomas Johnson ’22)
SDB Late 12” (31cm)
Sweet fragrance. Rich coral orange standards and style arms with a slight violet plicata wash in the standards. Falls are salmon with medium maroon plicata dots. Beards are a bright coral orange.
Sdlg TK273C: Sweet Devotion X unknown, illegible tag.

SUCH A DELIGHT (T. Johnson ’22)
SDB Midseason 10” (25cm)
Sweet fragrance. Light orange standards; the centers are cream with light violet plicata dotting. Falls have a cream ground that is nearly covered with red violet plicata lines and dots. Super large tangerine beards just glow.
Sdlg TK293D: Alaia X Sweet Devotion

ON A LARK (Thomas Johnson ’22)
SDB Midseason 13” (33cm)
Spicy fragrance. Near solid canary yellow standards with a white ground inside the standards. Falls have a white ground with nutmeg dotted hafts and a lemon plicata dotted edge. Very bright.
Sdlg TK275A: Little Keepsake X Alaia.

LIFE LESSON (Thomas Johnson ’22)
SDB Midseason 12” (31cm)
Sweet fragrance. Deep canary yellow standards with heavy red violet plicata dotted edge and midrib. Falls have heavily violet dotted hafts and a blush of yellow. Below the beard is a large creamy yellow ground with light violet lines that fork and branch to the distal end. Wonderful pattern.
Sdlg TL251B: Unwritten X Bazinga.

BOX OF CHOCOLATES (B. Blyth ‘22)
TB Midseason 38” (97cm)
Sweet fragrance. A plicata that really has to be looked at to be appreciated. Standards have a cream base, shaded with tan brown dots and fine veining. Falls rich chocolate veining and shading over yellow. The petal edges are solid brown. Beards are yellow tipped brown. Fertility untried.
Sdlg Z22-1: (Keppel 10-25A: Reckless Abandon x Sorbonne) X Dark Energy.

VIVACITY (B. Blyth ‘22)
TB Midseason-Late 37” (94cm)
No fragrance. We have loved this since its opening bloom. An amoena plicata. White standards. White styles, with blue behind the anthers. The falls are pure white with1/4” mid blue plicata stitched edge and deeper blue violet hafts, reaching across to the white based, tipped yellow beards. Gorgeous balanced ruffled form. Fertile.
Sdlg A163-1: Beside Myself X Love’s Edge sib.

CASTLE ON THE HILL (Thomas Johnson ’22)
TB Early-Midseason-Late 40” (102cm)
Sweet fragrance. Creamy white standards with a very light violet plicata stitched edge and gold rim. Falls are stark white with deep violet plicata edge and haft. The beard is white at the base then violet and finally tipped orange. Very dark mustard yellow style arms provide a stark contrast. The crowning glory is the incredible show stems that are well branched and budded carrying 18 buds consistently. A very long period of bloom that starts with the early bloomers and continues into the late season. Impressive!!
Sdlg TK118F: ((((Dinner Talk x (Jersey Bounce x (Goldkist x Heaven))) x Vapor) x (Silk Brocade x Epicenter) x Petticoat Shuffle) x Keppel 98-204A: sib to Tunnel Vision pod parent X Be Not Afraid pollen parent.

PURE INTENTIONS (Thomas Johnson ’22)
TB Midseason 36” (91cm) Slight fragrance. White standards have a narrow gold halo that is matched on the style crests. Falls are white with a violet plicata stitched edge. Beards mustard- yellow, more tangerine in the throat. An excellent grower with strong show stems carrying 10 buds. Nice ruffled, wide and overlapping form adds to the show. Gives a very clean and sharp look to the garden.
Sdlg TK185A: TH19C:(Reckless Abandon x Stole The Show) X Beautician.

RUNAROUND (Thomas Johnson ’22)
TB Early-Midseason-Late 37” (94cm)
No fragrance. Peach and cream blended standards. White falls with a wide red violet plicata band and thin belly stripe that extends from below the beard to distal end. Nice classic rounded form shows off the deeply contrasting dark mustard yellow style arms, creating quite a dramatic look. Strong growth and show stems with loads of buds allows for a very long season of bloom. A very good and showy garden iris.
Sdlg TJ154ZZ: sib to Marry the Night X (Petticoat Shuffle x ((( Silk Brocade x Epicenter) x Keppel 98-204A: sib to Tunnel Vision pod parent) x (High Master x (Silk Brocade x Epicenter))))

TURN BACK TIME (T. Johnson ’22)
TB Midseason 40” (102cm)
Sweet fragrance. Standards have a cream ground that is almost completely overlaid with gold and a crystalline white petal edge. Falls are white with a lilac blue plicata band and dotted bar on either side of the beard. I simply love this iris. The color combination is so unique and carries the wow factor when in flower. Tall well branched stalks beckon to you from across the garden.
Sdlg TK101A: (Petticoat Shuffle x (sib to Hysteria x Danger Money)) X Beautician

ABSOLUTELY YES (Paul Black 22)
IB Midseason-Late 26” (66cm)
Slight spicy fragrance Smashingly colored flowers and plenty of them on perfectly proportioned show stalks. A quick description is yellow amoena plicata. Neat violet spathes. Using extensively in breeding.
Sdlg. Z166A: Taz X Cat Tales

ALL NATURAL (Paul Black '22)
SDB Midseason-Late 15” (38cm
Pronounced musky fragrance Wide, ruffled and perfectly formed flowers have brassy caramel standards repeating in plicata bands around white falls. Big burnt orange beards.
Sdlg. AA179F: Bazinga X Kaching