HAD A PLAN (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason-late 38” (97cm)
Slight fragrance Near white standards with a clear light pink central infusion up the midrib. Falls are a very clean and clear pink with a lighter area below the coral orange beards. Tall well branched and budded and a real garden showoff. Not that true pink amoena but certainly gives the effect of such. Sdlg TO216B: TK213XX, Under The Harvest Moon sib X TM14A, Wedding Planner sib

HAVE A LOOK (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason-late 40” (102cm)
Slight sweet fragrance Steely blue white standards have a deep mustard central spot. Falls are icy white with light lemon texture veins and a deep mustard haft. Extremely wide and ruffled flowers in profusion on tall well branched and budded stems. A very different pattern that calls for closer inspection. Sdlg TO224C: (TK252C, (Bring Me Diamonds x W72-4, Hello Beautiful x (BlythT314-1, (Blyth P1612-AA, Blyth (N309-6, Italian Master sib) x (Blyth L169-A, (Blyth J230-2, Enjoy The Party x Kathleen Kay Nelson) x Calling)) x Lost Tag)) X TI234B, ((Blyth W84, Dance A Dance sib x Unknown) x Bring Me Diamonds)

CAROUSEL RIDE (Paul Black 26)
TB Midseason-Late 33” (84cm)
Slight musky fragrance This ride gives striking, high-contrast colors with exceptional pattern and texture. Standards rise in softly ruffled layers of warm rosy mauve delicately plic stitched mid grayed mauve. Broad falls open creamy white dramatically etched and feathered in deep grape-purple concentrating along the margins and radiating inward in fine lines for a bold, artistic effect. Bright orange beards add a vivid spark. Vigorous plants produce show stalks having 4 branches plus spur and a branch spur giving 11-12 buds. Sdlg. DD51A: Girls Wanna Have Fun X BB149C, Princess Pretty Pink sib

HEAVEN’S ANGEL (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Midseason-late 36” (91cm)
Slight fragrance Wow is what I say whenever I see this one! The form is perfection! Combine that with a warm color confection with large wide and heavily ruffled flowers and you have a winner! Standards are a warm, clear medium pink with a cream edge. Falls are the lightest pink to near white with a stunning lavender band. Beards are near white as to not distract from the whole package. Nicely branched and budded stems round it out as a must have. This is one I have been waiting to introduce since its maiden bloom. Sdlg TO187C: Anti Hero sib

HERE I AM (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason-late 39” (99cm)
Slight fragrance ‘Here I am’ was planted at the end of a row this past season and it put on an amazing show. Perfectly formed flowers are held on tall well branched show stems. This iris is an exhibitor’s dream, it will win on the show bench and bloom for a long period in the garden. A really nice solid iris!
Color is best described as very light salmon pink standards and hafts over nearly white falls with nice white tipped beard. Sdlg TM81A: Loved One sib

MAGICAL FANTASY (Paul Black 26)
TB Late-Very Late 34” (86.5cm)
No fragrance Moderately sized flowers displayed on graceful taller stems make a visually pleasing clump. Mid pink standards are washed light mauve. Delicately ruffled palest pink tinted falls have narrow mid violet-blue plicata banding. Its dark orange beard ends in a near black dart. Vigorous growth produces show stalks with 4 branches and 7-8 buds. Sdlg. EE84A: Black BB164B:(Daffy Duck x My Shadow) X Black BB150C:(Black Y152B:(Dearest x Black 30A:(Fantasy In Pink x Black T123B:(Dog Days x R22D:(Lecture x Black O159B:(Out of the Dark x Sea Power))))) x Z99D:(Steal Your Heart x Unknown))

PICTURE PERFECT MOMENT (Paul Black 26)
TB Late-Very 32” (81.5cm) Late
Slight musky fragrance Its lavish ruffles and lace that harken to a baroque time of sumptuous excess will make it a focal point in any garden. Tightly formed blooms have rich deep lilac standards. Lilac falls transition from darker shades at their edges to lighter almost lavender tinted centers. Vibrant orange beards hit a high note. Hefty rhizomes produce strong stalks with 2 branches and 7-8 buds. Heavy substance ensures its striking presence no matter the weather. Sdlg. DD13A: So Much More X Black AA270B:(Soul Mate x Super Model)

POMPOUS PARROT (Paul Black 26) TB
Midseason-Late 38” (96.5cm)
Slight sweet fragrance This sassy character commands attention with its bold high-contrast coloring and lavishly ruffled form. Soft, luminous salmon pink standards delicately stitched darker rise above richly saturated near-black purple falls, creating a striking bicolor effect. The falls are accentuated by a radiant white butterfly shoulder drawing the eye to a glowing orange beard that adds warmth and intensity. Its pod parent provided genes for its amazing show stalks having 5 branches and 16-17 buds. A superb parent. Sdlg. DD51D: Girls Wanna Have Fun X BB149C, Princess Pretty Pink sib

FORTUNE AND GLORY (Paul Black 26)
BB Midseason-Late 26” (66cm)
Slight spicy fragrance This stable of smaller flowered parents helped create a near perfect border bearded of mouthwatering mid golden apricot blooms with hazy plum-brown veins descending from vivid orange beards. Moderate ruffling is perfect for its size. Superb parent for BBs, IBs and TBs. Two branches and spur carry 8-9 buds. Sdlg. EE60A: Black BB109A:(Black Y59C:(Hot Off the Press x All too Exciting) x Hot Off the Press) X Black CC4A:(Hot Off the Press x Z145I:(Black V385B:(First Lady of Spring x Silver Ice) x Black V168A:(Coral Splendor x Simply Coral)))

HONOR STUDENT (Paul Black 26)
SDB Midseason-Late 12” (30.5cm)
Slight spicy fragrance Of course this student gets top marks. Rampant growth ensures a clump filled with perfectly formed blooms. Light violet-blue standards color is repeated in a wire rim around mid to dark violet-blue shaded falls. Large light lavender beards with frosted white tips are showcased in a nest of white haft darts. Sdlg. EE132A: La La Palooza sib X Wow Gee Whiz

RUNNING LATE (Paul Black 26)
SDB Late-Very Late 15” (38cm)
Pronounced sweet fragrance I keep working on pushing SDB bloom further and further into TB season. ‘Running Late’ hits that mark by blooming with midseason TBs. Tightly formed flowers have pale pinkish white standards contrasting with strongly flared dark purple falls blending paler to edges. Hazy white darts surround unique burnt orange to violet beards. Rampant growth creates clumps filled with bloom. Sdlg. DD140I: Y191A, Perfectly Composed sib X Black Y278B:(Black V316F, Circus Act sib x Don't Fix It)

SAILS UP (Paul Black 26)
MTB Early-Midseason 25” (63.5cm)
Pronounced sweet fragrance It’s time for a pleasant day on the water – hoist the sails. Compact flowers are white with fall centers lightly washed palest violet blending to wide light violet margins. White beards don’t distract from a perfect day. Three well-spaced branches carry 8-9 buds. Sdlg. EE99A: CC151A, Dainty Bride sib X CC119 sib: Double or Nothing sib

TOMBOY BLUE (Paul Black 26)
MDB Early-Midseason 7” (18cm)
Slight sweet fragrance This cute sibling to ‘Blue Songbird’ is just as appealing but in a more subtle way. Standards of tightly constructed flowers are palest blue. Clear mid blue falls blend paler to their edge. Light blue beards are frosted white. Makes a serenely beautiful clump. Perfect as an edging or in a rock garden. Sdlg. EE127D: Slightly Confused X By the Sea

ZOOMBA MOOMBA (Paul Black 26)
AB- Early-Midseason 22” (56cm)
No fragrance Globular light lilac standards are etched with mulberry streaks around their outer 1/3rd and open toward their base to expose contrasting mid cantaloupe styles. A Large red-black signal spot blends into a wide iridescent claret band. Closer inspection reveals darkest purple beards topped darkest brown. Very neat. Easy and strong growth. Sdlg. EE153B: Smokin’ Hot X Debonair Bear

IT’S A WRAP (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Midseason-late 37” (94cm)
Slight fragrance This gorgeous pink iris was named ‘It’s A Wrap’ because we always know that when it starts to bloom we are heading towards the end of the bloom season. Marked for introduction from its maiden bloom, we have been patiently building stock and are excited to finally offer it. Best described as a gorgeous pink self with a slightly lighter area below the beard. The beards are a wonderful shade of shrimp pink. All this and perfectly formed flowers that are wide, ruffled and lightly laced. Good stems and high bud count make this a long bloomer and a good candidate for best specimen at the late shows. Sdlg TL51ZZ: Strawberry Shake X Slice Of Heaven

KICK START (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 39” (99cm)
Slight fragrance Named ‘Kick Start’ as it is very early and starts the iris bloom season. Amber to Orange Standards are held perfectly over amber yellow falls with a lighter area in the center and wide deep rose band. Beards are brilliant tangerine to near red. If you want a stunning floral display with lots of bloom and buds this iris is for you. Smashing! Sdlg TO184B: Just Curious X TM52, (Casting Call x Bombshell)

PAINTED NAILS (Thomas Johnson ’26)
OGB Early-midseason 30” (76cm)
No fragrance Standards are lavender purple with deeper red violet veining throughout. Falls are a rich medium magenta with deeper veins throughout and a large black cherry to black signal. Stunning and a good grower selected in a wet climate that can often be harsh on arilbreds Sdlg TO2A: Smokin’ Hot X Onlooker

LET YOUR LOVE FLOW (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Midseason-late 38” (97cm)
Slight musky fragrance Blue pink standards with lighter pink edges. Falls are the faintest lavender white becoming a little deeper before becoming a flesh band. Medium lavender beards are large and bushy. Wonderful form and nice stems on this strong grower. Really spectacular! Sdlg T)154A: Eyes Of An Angel sib X I Write The Songs

LUCKY TICKET (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 39” (99cm) A very close attempt at an orange amoena and it shows as such in the field. It is only on closer inspection that one notices the pink flush up the standards. Really a healthy and vigorous grower, covering itself with a multitude of tall well branched and budded stems. Really a stunning iris. Sdlg TO216D: Under The Harvest Moon sib X TM14A: (Trending x Precious Thing sib)

MOST UNUSUAL (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 39” (99cm)
Slight musky fragrance Medium lemon-yellow standards. Falls are very complex. There is a large light lemon-yellow central sunburst that then transitions into a blue violet brindled wash and finally a wide lavender band. The whole effect is stunning! Flowers are very large and on well branched and budded stems. You won’t walk by this one. Sdlg. TN223YY: Dare To Be Different sib X Only Imagine sib