DONE DEAL (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 40” (102cm)
Slight fragrance. Done Deal is one of those Iris that has it all, great form, branching, bud count and vigor. Standards are a pearl white with pink and light salmon blended centers. Falls are a rich lavender with deep red violet signal around the beard then becoming a deeper lavender wash throughout the mid-section. We used this one quite a lot in hybridizing for all of its exemplary qualities. Sdlg. TN180ZZ: Are You Kidding Me sib

DREAM WITH ME (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Mid-season-late 35” (88cm)
Slight musky fragrance Standards are a medium lavender with pink centers. Falls are a medium lavender washed deeper with a lavender to near white band. Beards are showy deep lavender. This is one is a real garden workhorse in that it is an easy grower, heavy bloomer and is very showy. Sdlg TN77XX: Magic Trick X TI162A: (Those Violet Eyes x TD69ZZ: Lasting Romance sib)

EYE SEE YOU (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Midseason-late 34” (86cm
Musky fragrance One of the shorter TB’s this year. Brilliant canary yellow standards. Falls are a medium lavender-mauve with a large deep burgundy haft and light yellow band. The extremely wide falls help to enhance the deep haft pattern. Another totally distinctive iris that literally makes me stop and stare when it is in bloom. The color and pattern are shockingly bright!! Sdlg TO235A: Plot Twist X Open Flame

FUTURE DREAMS (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm)
Sweet fragrance For many years I have worked with plicatas that are the result of outcrosses to bicolors to increase vigor and bring more diversity in color and pattern. Future Dreams is named as such because of the wide-ranging breeding potential in this pattern. Standards are deep lavender purple with darker maroon veining. Falls are white with a deep maroon haft and band. If that is not enough upon closer inspection you will notice broken color within the band. A totally unique and distinctive color and pattern variation in plicatas. Flowers are well formed and carried on strong show stems with lots of buds. ‘Future Dreams’ has a good pedigree and once again shows the importance of ‘Tenacity’ as a parent both for quality and diversity. Sdlg TO236M: Running In Circles sib X Tenacity

ALL OVER THE PLACE (Paul Black 26)
TB Early-Midseason 33” (84cm)
Slight spicy fragrance A striking garden standout, this broken color iris showcases an artful blend of light to mid violet and creamy white, brushed and splashed together so no two blooms are alike. Heavily ruffled standards rise above broad, arched falls capped with white to marigold beards. Strong upright stems have 3 well-spaced branches plus spur and 8-9 buds. Pairs beautifully with pastels or more bold colors. Sdlg. BB127B: You're a Mess X Black Y111C:(Black V100A, I Broke It sib x Black W143B, Wild Streak 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

IGUAZU FALLS (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 36” (91cm)
Slight fragrance named for the truly breathtaking waterfalls that sit on the border of Argentina with Brazil and Paraguay. Medium royal purple standards are wrapped in a wide near white band. Falls are Medium royal purple with a very large light pink to white luminata patch and wide lavender band. Beards are near white as are the style crests that add to the “light” in the center of the flower. Beautiful form on this nicely ruffled and budded “lumi” Sdlg TN21ZZ, Ballroom Gown sib

STRANGE BEAST (Paul Black 26)
TB Midseason-Late 33” (84cm)
Slight sweet fragrance Such a mix-up of color and pattern! No two flowers of this broken color sort are the same. Superbly formed flowers have light gold and light mauve broken color segments. More dramatically formed falls are a broken color medley of mid to dark gold and mid to dark burgundy with white dart at end of light marigold beards. Don’t be surprised if you encounter an occasional variegated foliage plant. It intermittently decides to give one. It definitely does not have stable variegated foliage. Strong stalks normally have 2 branches and 7 buds. Sdlg. EE69F: Black Y87A:(Black V24C, Cockeyed Optimist sib x Black W144C:(Black T46C:(Claim to Fame x Advantage) x Black T52CR:(Black N134AAR:(Island Coral x Black K113A:(Throb x Black I4A:(Blazing Sunrise x Black C17D, Vibrant sib))) x Advantage))) X Hodgepodge

SUMMER STROLL (Paul Black 26)
TB Midseason-Late 30” (76cm)
Pronounced sweet fragrance The setting summer sun casts a warm glow as you stroll about. Light clear pink standards of this glaciata blend to wide light clear yellow bands. Ruffled white falls blend to light yellow margins. Mid tangerine beards rise from peachy orange hafts. Creates a very satisfying clump filled with show stalks. Stalks have 3 branches plus spur and 9-10 buds. So very pretty. Its later bloom assures it will escape late frosts/freezes that so many other glaciatas are prone to damage by. Sdlg. EE75D: BB149D, Wild About You sib X BB149B, Wild About You sib

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

INTENSIFIER (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 37” (94cm)
Slight fragrance I literally took a step back when this bloomed for the first time. What makes ‘Intensifier’ so dramatic is the clarity and separation of the color. The standards are pure pristine white. Falls are a plush deep violet to near black with a light lavender band and then thinly etched in violet. Beards are orange with red tips. Really dramatic in the fields. Sdlg TN125A: Headline News X Smashing Sensation

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)

ATHENA (Lynda Miller ’26)
TB Late 32” (81cm)
Slight sweet fragrance The Greek Goddess Of War and Wisdom represents the dramatic contrast of colors in this bicolor. Caramel standards are infused light burgundy red violet, caramel styles are accented red-violet. Falls are deep smoky red with a flash of violet below the dark burnt tangerine beards. Seven to nine buds on nicely branched stems Sdlg. 6418: Fruit Slices X (8714: (1912C: (Rustle Of Spring x Trial By Fire) x 8410: (Original Cast x Standing Alone))

FOR EMMA (Lynda Miller ’26)
TB Midseason-late 29” (74cm)
No fragrance. Named for our dearly departed friend Emma Cook, since the pattern of this iris was named after her. Standards are snow white; styles are tinted ice blue white, with yellow at the base of the standards. The snow white falls are banded medium purple, with a lighter watermark between the purple and the white. Beards are bright full yellow. Seven buds on strong stems. Sdlg. 4119K: 6415D: (She’s A Bimbo x Private Eye) X Edge Of Heaven

SHEILA JOHNSON (Thomas Johnson ’26)
SDB Midseason-late 14” (36cm)
Sweet fragrance I have wanted to name an iris for my mom for a number of years but her favorite color is green and it is hard to get a good green iris. I am very excited about this one. Not only is it very green looking but it has a huge saturated blue beard! Absolutely stunning in clump. A good grower with lots of buds. Sdlg TP294A: Riddler X Cheers To You sib

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

LOVER’S TOUCH (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Early-midseason 39” (99cm)
Sweet fragrance Standards have a medium blue pink center becoming lighter towards the edge. Falls are lavender white with a dotted blue lavender plicata edge with pink undertones. Beards are a mixture of orange, lavender and white adding another dimension in this very pleasing and warm color combination. Really a very beautiful and elegant iris that has lots of buds on nice show stems. Parentage is unknown

MISS YOU BAD (Thomas Johnson ’26)
TB Midseason-late 38” (97cm)
Slight fragrance Medium orchid pink standards. Falls are an icy blue white with rosy orchid shadings that then form a medium rosy orchid pink band. Beards are powder blue tipped in white. Great stems and buds on this showy beauty. I am such a sucker for blue beards, especially on pinks. ‘Miss You Bad’ is another great addition to the lineup. Sdlg TO154B: Eyes Of An Angel sib X I Write The Songs