BORDEAUX BLAZE (P. Black '21)
AB (OGB-) Early-Midseason 26” (66cm)
It has strong aril characteristics including the bold burgundy blaze. Mid orchid standards surround mid apricot gold styles. Mid peach apricot hafts blend to mid violet centers banded darker dusky rose. Wide marigold beards narrow to light lavender scruffy ends. Two branches and 5 buds give it a good season of bloom.
Sdlg. W306A: Energizer X S167A: (P220A: (Fancy a Flutter x Palace Symphony) x Cheap Frills)

BORN THIS WAY (T.Johnson ‘15)
TB Midseason-Late 36” (91cm)
Big, round and buxom. She was ‘Born this Way’. Frothy, exuberantly ruffled fuchsia rose falls are widely banded near white with an interesting veined transition between central color and banding. Strong well-branched stalks carry these beauties in regal fashion. Easy increaser. Unfortunately the cross tag was lost.
Sdlg. TD181C: Unknown - lost tag

BOTTLE ROCKET (M.Sutton '10)
TB Mid 35" (89 cm)
Apricot standards, edge & veining on ruby falls. Orange beards. Colorful.

BOUNDLESS BERRY (P. Black '21)
BB Midseason-Late 27” (69cm)
Border bearded irises are no longer sulky shrinking violets. ‘Boundless Berry’ is testament to that with its robust growth and showy clumps filled with bloom stalks. Compact, heavily ruffled flowers have light warm pink blooms. Fall hafts are rouged red plum and veined cream and shade lighter to narrow warm pink bands. Big, dark sienna beards are an interesting contrast. Show stalks have 3 branches and 7-9 buds. A moderate sweet fragrance is a plus.
Sdlg. Y171B: (Delectable Treat X V182D: (R170J, Simply Coral sib x Enough is Enough).

BRAINTEASER (T. Johnson ’18)
TB Late 37” (94cm)
Medium rosy pink blended standards. Falls are Medium lavender pink with large central fall wash of Rosy orchid. Tall well branched stalks carry up to 9 buds. Quite showy in the garden.
Sdlg. TG150B: Seasons in the Sun X Twilight Rhapsody.

BRASS LAMP (K. Keppel ’18)
TB early-mid 35" (89 cm)
Brass gold standards flushed rosy mauve; falls golden yellow. Show Stalks!

BRATISLAVAN PRINCE (A. Mego '10)
TB mid-late 31" (78 cm)
Standards light orchid-lavender, huge cream-brown border; style arms lavender silver, cream brown edge; falls velvety dark blue-purple, few white lines at edge, small white area stitched purple brown near brick carrot beards; wavy; slight sweet fragrance.

BREAK IN (P. Black ‘19)
TB Early-Midseason 34” (86cm)
Here’s another impressive broken color iris from ‘Die Laughing’. White standards are splashed mid violet. White falls are blended to apricot, then splased and sanded dark red violet. Interesting splashed style crests. Amply ruffled blooms are carried on strong show stalks. Excellent growth and increase.
Sdlg. V100A, I Broke It sibling

BREAK MY HEART (T. Johnson ’21)
TB Mid-Late 36” (91cm)
The first of many introductions this year from the wonderful parent Dressed to the Nines. White standards with lemon centers becoming faint veining to petal edge. Falls are a deep rich red violet with a very light lavender band and then a gold edge. The beards are tangerine tipped violet. Very nice ruffled form on fantastic show stems. Break My Heart is a strong bloomer covering itself with flowers. Fabulous!!
Sdlg: TJ252C: Dressed to the Nines X When Doves Cry.

BREAK TRADITION (T. Johnson ’18)
TB Midseason 35” (89cm)
Pristine white standards. White falls with wide deep violet lines extending from beard to near edge. A nice white band encircles the falls and is then edged with a violet wire rim. Bright Tangerine beards set the whole pattern off. A super clean lined iris with great form stem, growth and buds. Has been used heavily in hybridizing.
Sdlg. TG167ZZ: Mardi Gras Ball X (Hysteria x (Let’s Romp Sib. x Mango Daiquiri sib.))

BREAKING FREE (P. Black ‘20)
TB Early-Midseason 32” (81cm)
Definitely not one size fits all flowers. Each one is distinctly different. Blue white standards are randomly streaked mid lilac. Fall hafts are white lined and sanded mid rose plum. Remainder of fall is pale straw yellow randomly streaked varying hues of red to rose grape. Nicely ruffled flowers are born on strong stalks having 3 branches and 8-9 buds. Excellent increase and strong growth. Its strong sweet fragrance is a plus.
Sdlg. Y115E: I Broke It X V24C: (Variegated Wonder x Die Laughing)

BREATHTAKING (P. Black ‘16)
SDB Mid-Late 14” (36cm)
From years of breeding for clear pink and blue combos. Exquisite form and color.
Sdlg.U216A: Involved X Oh So Sweet

BRIGHT AND SHINING STAR (P. Black ‘20)
TB Early-Midseason 32” (81cm)
This one shines brightly from across the garden with its pristine white flowers with falls narrowly stitched mid purple. Ample rufflling gives it that special flair. A strong spicy fragrance increases its star rating. Stalks have 2 branches and 7 buds.
Sdlg. Y23B: Out of the Dark X L81A, Out of the Dark sib

BRIGHT VICTORY (P. Black ‘20)
MTB Midseason-Late 23” (58cm)
Absolutely clean and clear mid bright gold with marigold beards. Stalks have 3 branches and 9-10 buds. You can’t ignore it. Exceptional MTB parent.
Sdlg. Y179B: long & involved

BRIGHT WITHIN (P. Black ‘18)
TB Midseason-Late 35” (89cm)
Like most things old that become new again, the seemingly new darker color cascade pattern emerging now seems a rein- troduction of the ‘Touché pattern of Melba Hamblen days. With increased breeding interest, cascades will become more intense and contrasted - COOL. ‘BRIGHT WITHIN’s addition of colorful hafts gives it more personality. Show stalks have 3 branches plus spur and 7-9 buds.
Sdlg. V87C: Men are from Mars X All Ashore

BRING ON THE BRIGHT (P. Black '21)
TB Early-Midseason 33” (84cm)
Get out your sunglasses, you’re going to need them. Mid peach to cantaloupe blended standards darken toward their edge. Mid gold falls are heavily washed vivid orange giving great depth of color. Glowing orange beards demand your attention. Three branches carry 7-8 buds.
Sdlg. X20A: Brilliance X O38A: (Magical Glow x Impulsive)

BUBBLY BEAUTY (P. Black ‘20)
TB Midseason-Late 34” (86cm)
She is the belle of the ball with her full figure draped in sumptuous pink ruffles and lace. Standards are mid pink with no trace of peach. The creamy white complexion of the falls is washed overall mid pink with darker pink texture veins. Fluffy coral pink beards coordinate well with this fine couture. She has a strong sweet perfume. Three branches provide 7-8 buds. ‘Bubbly Beauty’ is being used heavily in pursuit of blues with pink beards.
Sdlg. Y21A: Multnomah Falls X Fantasy in Pink

BUCKET LIST (P. Black ‘18)
SDB Midseason-Late 15” (38cm)
‘BUCKET LIST’ is another interesting child of ‘Date with Destiny’ that pushes the bloom season of SDBs further into TB season. Stalks with 2 branches have 5-6 well-timed buds.
Sdlg. V297A: Crank it Up X Date with Destiny

BUCKSKIN RUFFLES (P. Black ‘19)
TB Midseason-Late 37” (94cm)
Heavily ruffled old gold flowers have falls blended mid dusky rose to within a half inch of their edge. Tan brown veins surround old gold beards. Strong show stalks are produced by exceptionally vigorous and disease resistant plants.
Sdlg. X10C: Beauty Becomes Her X Haunted Heart

BUDGIE (T. Johnson ’21)
SDB Mid 13” (33cm)
Flashy canary yellow with a yellow patch around the beard, then a diffused rust spot encircled by a wide canary yellow border. What really makes Budgie stand out is the ruffled, rounded petals and the overall symmetrically round flowers. Very cute indeed!!
Sdlg. TK290C: Thimble X sib to Searing Embers.