AIRY FAIRY FLOWER (P. Black '21)
BB Early-Late 23” (58cm)
Flowers, flowers everywhere! The exuberant branching and buds insure you’ll have loads of “Airy” flowers over a long time. There are 4 branches plus spur and a basal branch with 1 branch and 5 buds. It normally has at least 20 buds. Classically formed and ruffled sparkling white flowers have mid violet blue plicata band standards surrounding mid violet blue styles. Falls have a wire rim plic edging. Smaller flowers allow flowers to show without crowding. Proportion is its hallmark. Breathtaking clumps!
Sdlg. Y180A: Stylish Choice X W215A: (S207E: (Keeper x Q47C: (O234A: (Silverberry x L86B: (Waiting For George x Cimarron Trail)) x O230A: (K256A: (Flights Of Fancy x I144A, Fleece as White sib) x T.Johnson TU78A: (I’ve Got Rhythm x Flight Of Fancy)))) x U69A: (Ink Patterns x Alberta Clipper)).

BALTIC SEA (T.Johnson '08)
TB Late 38” (97cm)
The extreme ruffles of Baltic Sea reminds us of the power of crashing, windswept waves as they curl toward the shore. Large, tightly formed medium marine blue flowers are breathtaking when seen singly or in clump. Beards are soft cream to blue-white. Strong growth produces stalks with 3 branches and about 9 buds. Heavy substance helps Baltic Sea maintain its lovely form even in the rain.
Sdlg. TW10A: Capital City Jazz X Sea Power

BARBARA RIDER (T.Johnson ‘15)
TB Late 38” (97cm)
This bright and showy iris is being named in honor of Thomas’s grandmother. It is a beauty to look at and a durable workhorse in the garden. Clear vivid yellow standards color is repeated over the hafts. Mid lavender blue blended falls give way to brassy gold bands.
Sdlg. TD80B: Catwalk Queen X Silk Road

BERSERK (T.Johnson ‘14)
TB Midseason 30” (76cm) Rebloomer
Falls of big white, heavily ruffled blooms are wildly patterned over their centers with closely spaced networks of lines and veins, becoming a heavier wash toward lower edges. Light tangerine beards are a pleasing accent. Nicely branched stalks have 7 buds. Reliable fall rebloom!
Sdlg. TC341A: Hysteria X Blyth O201-A: (Let’s Romp sib x Mango Daiquiri sib)

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

CATCH MY BREATH (T.Johnson ‘15)
TB Late 34” (86cm)
This magnificently formed confection will take your breath away. Heavily ruffled and laced standards are toasted watermelon flushed dark violet up midribs. Expansive falls are palest pink blended darker toward laced edges and hafts. Pink texture veins are a lovely addition. Show stalks are the norm. Garden visitors give it five stars.
Sdlg. TC7A: In the Morning X Original Cast

CODE OF HONOR (T.Johnson ‘13)
IB Midseason 25” (63cm)
Strong growth creates clumps filled with bloom. Icy white self with medium blue beards. Slight fragrance. Beautiful form one would expect from Bluebeard’s Ghost.
Sass Medal 2021
Sdlg. TB91A: Bluebeard’s Ghost X Mythology

CORALINA (T.Johnson ‘14)
TB Midseason 34” (86cm)
Frothy, heavily ruffled and laced mid peach blend with fall centers several shades lighter. Soft brownish orange beards blend perfectly with this demure creation. Note the abundance of bloom and show stalks in the picture.
TB Award of Merit 2021
Sdlg. TB135A: Blyth O256-B, involved seedlings X Eye for Style

CURVE BALL (T.Johnson ’18)
TB Late 36” (91cm)
Curve Ball is all about the beard. Lemon yellow standards; falls are white ground w/ a lemon overlay transitioning to a wide dark violet band. Very large tang. beards extend longer than usual down the fall. 7 buds on good stalks. Form is a bit funky but add to the appeal.
Sdlg. TG366A: Brilliant Idea X unreadable tag.

DON'T STOP BELIEVING (T.Johnson ‘13)
TB Late 42” (107cm)
Well constructed flowers are lavishly ruffled and laced. Standards are clear mid pink. Wide milk glass white falls have pink hafts and edge. Unusual beards are half tangerine and half lilac. Strong stalks have up to 9 buds. You won’t have any trouble believing how beautiful it is. Should be a beneficial parent in working for blue or violet beards on pinks.
Sdlg. TA80A: (Ballet Royal x Corps de Ballet) X Secret Affair

ELEGANZA (T.Johnson ‘14)
TB Midseason-Late 35” (89cm)
Elegant it is. Prominent midribs of heavily ruffled white standards are flushed pink and blended outward. Hafts and edges of chalky white falls are touched pink. Strong show stalks insure it a place on the “Queen’s Court”. Fast increase and free bloom insure there’ll be plenty of them.
Sdlg. TC316A: (Sirocco Mist x Dinner Talk) X For the Soul

FASHION WEEK (T.Johnson ‘15)
TB Late 35” (89cm)
Big, blocky flowers are slightly bitoned mulberry rose. Large, bushy coral tangerine beards are the perfect accessory for this fashionably dressed, full-sized lady. Makes a very showy clump.
Sdlg. TD52C: Simply Sensational X Waterfall Mist

FINE ROMANCE (T.Johnson ‘13)
TB Midseason-Late 35” (89cm)
Fine Romance has just enough blue in its makeup to appear visually a very clean and clear pink in the garden. Crinkled lace adorns each petal. Beards are soft coral with just a touch of lilac at their ends. SHOW STALKS AND GORGEOUS!! Vigorous growth.
Sdlg. TA40C: In Love Again X Secret Affair

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE (T.Johnson ‘14)
TB Midseason- Late 33” (84cm)
Heavily ruffled standards are brilliant sunshine yellow. Fall centers are light violet with wide, shaded center elipse of dark violet. Mid yellow gold haft’s color continues in pleated ruffles around falls. Beards are dark marigold. Expect about seven of these showy creations per stalk. Growth is strong, vigorous and clean. Makes a fantastic clump.
Sdlg. TD20A: Bollywood X Catwalk Queen

HEAT IS ON (T.Johnson ‘13)
TB Early-Midseason 35” (89cm)
Standards are intense pinkish apricot blend. Wine veins overlay paler apricot sunbursts on wide and ruffled falls. Remainder of fall is dark wine. Tangerine beards bump the heat up one more notch. Heat Is On demands you stop and take note of its presence in the garden.
Sdlg. TB30A: Snapshot X Guardian Angel

HEAT OF THE MOMENT (T.Johnson ’20)
TB Midseason 34” (86cm)
Very rich oxblood red self with nice orange beard. Super strong grower and nice well branched and budded show stalks, inherited from its pod parent Sharp Dressed Man. Really makes a stunning clump.
Sdlg TJ84B Sharp Dressed Man X Iconic

I'M BACK (T.Johnson '07)
TB Midseason 34" (86 cm)
I'M BACK sets a new standard for form and color in reblooming irises. Not only will you love seeing it the first time, you'll long for it to return, and it will. Standards are medium lilac with rich dusty rose centers and along upper margins which are covered with a fine network of burgundy veins. Styles are dusty rose with crests veined dark burgundy. Falls are velvety black-cherry with paler rims and adorned with dark root beer beards. Each flower is well-formed and elegantly ruffled.
Sdlg. TU7A: Brazilian Holiday X Romantic Evening

IN FULL VIEW (T.Johnson ’20)
TB Late 36” (91.5cm)
Deep rose to salmon pink Standards over white falls flushed lavender pink deepening towards the edges. Deeper pink hafts and very large frosted powder blue beards are what really make this one special. Nicely ruffled and lightly laced on strong stems.
Sdlg TH41A TD75ZZ:(TA80B: (TW3A: Ballet Royal x Corps De Ballet) x ((((Ballet Royale x Corps de Ballet) x ((Keeping Up Appearances x Suspicion) x Waterfall Mist)) x Rite of Passage) X Note to God).

INK PATTERNS (T.Johnson '07)
TB Late Midseason 36" (91 cm)
Exuberantly ruffled white flowers have indelible inky blue stitched plicata bands around falls. Standards have wide washed and stitched plicata bands with dotting inside them and lines up midribs. Styles are wonderfully contrasted, inky, dark indigo. A clump of INK PATTERNS in the garden is unforgettable. It is sure to catch the judge's eye at shows. Wister Medal 2013. Runner up to the Dykes.
Sdlg. TW81B: American Classic X Royal Estate.

INSANIAC (T.Johnson '12)
TB Midseason 33” (84cm)
What a crazy mixed up potpourri of color and pattern. Insaniac carries on with another variation of ‘Wild Angel’ type patterning. Flowers are fuller and more ruffled. The addition of gold edges on standards and styles makes a lovely accent. A clump of Insaniac will be a sure showstopper in your garden.
Sdlg. TA93A: Bright Sunshiny Day sib X Painter’s Touch