WAR OF WORDS (T. Johnson ’23)
TB Early-midseason 38” (96.5cm)
Sweet fragrance. Brilliant yellow standards with the edges veined in red. Falls are a rich dark chocolate with yellow rays extending out from around the beard. Gorgeous flowers on exceptionally well branched and budded stalks. A very fast increaser and easy doer. Sdlg. TK90ZZ: Superhero Kiss sib.

WORD FOR WORD (T. Johnson ’23)
TB Midseason-late 36” (91.5cm)
Sweet fragrance. Mauve pink standards, deeper in the center and more pink at the edge. Falls are a deep rich orchid lavender. Beards are red. A very strong grower, makes a very beautiful clump blooming over a long period. Another one of our favorites. Sdlg. TK46WW: sib to Stoked and
Double Jeopardy.

WORDS OF WISDOM (T. Johnson ’23)
TB Midseason-late 37” (94cm)
Sweet perfume. Old gold standards with a light yellow edge. Falls are a rich deep mauve with a gold band. Tall large and stately come to mind with this one. It is a very fast clumper and very floriferous, covering itself in bloom. A very good iris. Sdlg. TK3YY: Suave and Sophisticated sib.

HOT WIRED (L. Miller ’23)
TB Midseason 32” (81cm)
Light fragrance. Not just another plicata! Standards are mostly solid rich maroon with slight undertones of apricot in the center. The lacey edges of the very dark apricot styles are trimmed in maroon. Flaring falls have apricot-peach ground bordered by a solid maroon edge that turns to dots as it extends from the burnt dark orange beards. 9 to 10 buds on well branched stalks. Sdlg. 5217E Powder Keg X 9813A, lost cross.

STORM TROOPER (B. Blyth ’23)
TB Midseason 36” (91cm)
Slight sweet fragrance. Rich purple standards over deep maroon black falls with smoldering orange beards. Nicely branched and budded show stems. A real rich and plush bicolor that stands out well in the fields. Sdlg. Z40-B: Dash Of Burgundy X Devil By Night.

POETIC HARMONY (B. Blyth ’23)
TB Early-midseason 35” (89cm)
Sweet fragrance. Dusty rose standards over rich maroon purple falls with a lighter edge and orange beards. A nice smooth clean color. Plants are robust with nice stems. Sdlg. Z143-1: Blyth 350-2: (S261-E: Another Woman x (O228-4: (L133-7: I’m Dreaming sib) x (L304-1: Platinum Class sib))) X (S118-1: Oxford Countess x Upper Hand) X Drop of Burgundy

WHAT'S UP (Keppel '23)
TB Midseason 38" (97cm)
Standards are an interesting blend of rosy tan and violet. Falls are a brassy yellow with a copper to orange beard. ((Nouveau Riche x (Mysterious Ways sib x Safari Sunset)) X Mysterious Ways sib x Safari Sunset) x (Mysterious Ways sib x (Summer Fashion x Coming Up Roses) x Lotus Land))))

BURNING QUESTION (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm)
Sweet fragrance. Dark wine-red standards have a bit of a bluish cast to them. Falls are a rich deep burgundy with a mustard yellow beard. Nicely ruffled and branched. Sdlg. TM94ZZ: Own The Night X Night Whispers

FLIP A COIN (T. Johnson ’23)
TB Midseason-late 40” (102cm)
Light fragrance. White standards with a butterscotch and violet blended flush in the center. Falls are a warm and rich butterscotch with brilliant red-orange beards. Stunning in a clump. Sdlg. TM250ZZ: Blyth Y66-A: (Devil’s Intent x Maybe Magic) X One Man’s Art

FOR THE AGES (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91cm)
Sweet fragrance. Light violet flushed standards have a buff rim. Falls are a rich deep violet with a wide medium lavender band. Beards are purple with orange hair tips. Nice wide round and blocky form really helps to show off the dramatic falls. Well branched and budded stems will help it win on the show bench. Striking color and pattern. Sdlg. TL187A: Follow The Leader X What A Circus

FOREIGN CONCEPT (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Midseason-late 35” (89cm)
Light fragrance Lavender blue standards have a light reddish violet wash in the center. Falls are a very rich and deep old rose with glowing red beards. Foreign Concept is a very striking color combination. A favorite seedling since its maiden bloom. Sdlg. TM222A: Blyth Y66-A: (Devil’s Intent x Maybe Magic) X Blyth Z93-2: (X250-1: (V340-1: (Gathering Light x Infatuate) x V231-1: (T125-3, Chocolatier sibling x Infatuate)) x X226-1: (V277-1: (Thrillionaire x S115-D, Infatuate sibling) x U124-1: (Cascadian Rhythm x Adoree)))

I’LL BE THE ONE (T. Johnson ’24)
Early-midseason 36” (91cm)
Sweet fragrance. Cream based standards have pink centers and a light lemon veined band. Falls are a rich apricot with light apricot below the beard and touched pink below the hafts. Very nice ruffled form and good stems. A very pretty iris and one that we like a lot. Sdlg TL222YY: (Bring Me Diamonds x Handful Of Magic) X unreadable label

LEADING ROLE (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason-late 38” (97cm)
Slight fragrance. Medium orange standards. Falls are a rich and plush deep burgundy with a light edge. Wide and ruffled flowers with a sharp delineation of color that creates a very showy effect. Sdlg. TM87A: Wrap Her Up sibling X Bombshell

PRETTY RICH (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 40” (102cm)
Slight fragrance. If you have ever wondered what that iris is on the homepage of the website, well here it is. Pretty Rich likely will never win on the show bench, as the stems are a bit high branched and tighter budded. However, the flowers open sequentially, clumps have a long season of bloom, and the color is to die for. Very strong growth and beautiful healthy foliage add to its garden value. Sdlg. TK104ZZ: Awesome Wonder X Latest Fashion

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Midseason 37” (94cm)
Light fragrance. Light salmon pink standards are heavily infused violet up the midrib. Falls are a very rich magenta with a slight blue violet blended overlay in the center. Large flowers are very ruffled and held on well branched and budded show stems. A very sharp color combination that is always much admired. Sdlg. TJ157XX: (Strawberry Bliss pollen parent X Highly Classified)

SUSPICIOUS MINDS (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-midseason 38” (97cm)
Slight sweet fragrance. Standards have a cream base color with deep yellow at the base. There is a violet flush in the center that then fades and becomes lemon veins, before culminating in a narrow light lemon-yellow band. Falls are a rich and plush deep mahogany red violet with a wide lavender band and narrow buff edge. A tall showstopper in the garden that has been a favorite since its maiden bloom. Sdlg. TL49A: Seasons In The Sun X Read My Mind

TIMELESS QUESTION (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Late 36” (91cm)
Slight fragrance. Strong rich pink standards sit atop cream falls with a medium pink blended band. Beards are coral pink. There is a small blue flash on the falls at the end of the beard that draws the eye. Impeccable ruffled form with light lacing. A very beautiful creation for the late season. Sdlg. TL26ZZ: Arrivederci X Slice Of Heaven

VOCALISE (T. Johnson ’24)
TB Early-Midseason-late 38” (97cm)
Sweet fragrance. Clear medium pink standards. Falls are a rich blue violet with deeper subtle texture veins. Hafts are blushed buff pink. Beards are totally orange. Gorgeous form and super strong growth with well branched stems. A very sharp, clean, and ruffled bicolor. Sdlg. TK218XX: unknown, lost hybridizing tag

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

GLOWING REPORT (Ghio '22)
A rich real orange self with tangerine beards.