2013 TB Iris Introductions by Thomas Johnson

From their Facebook page, here are the 2013 Mid-America Introductions.  All from Thomas Johnson, so it seems that Paul Black really did retire...

UPDATE:  Paul Black had 40 Introductions in the catalog!  Mostly medians, but 13 TBs and 1 MDB.  I have added catalog descriptions for Thomas' Introduction and 'Full of Grace', 'In The News' and 'Project Runway', not mentioned in the Facebook postings. Quoted ("") comments are from the Mid-America Facebook page.

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"Don't Stop Believing T Johnson 2013 TB. Oh the Beard! This one has been used a lot in hybridizing for Blue bearded pinks. So far it is proving itself to be a good parent. Another child of Secret Affair. A late bloomer but a strong grower and nice tall strong stalks. A favorite."

Don't Stop Believing T Johnson 2013 TB

(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 

"Girl Gone Wild T Johnson 2013 TB. I have been working the lined pattern quite a bit. Love the brightness of this one with very precise veining."

Girl Gone Wild T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason 32” (81cm) This girl has gone completely and totally wild. Standards transition from peach bases to light gold margins. Cream fall centers are overlaid with red lines becoming a red wash over light gold base. Mid gold bands encircle this wild combination of color and pattern. Stalks have 7-8 buds. Totally unique. You won’t mistake it for another. Sdlg.TX16A: Impulsive X Whispering Spirits

"Edge of Heaven T Johnson 2013 TB. The gold halo on the Standards sets this one aglow. Very strong growth and vigor. Very showy in the garden"

Edge of Heaven T Johnson 2013 TB

TB Midseason 36” (92cm) Here’s a colorful addition for your garden. White standards are banded light gold. Large white fall spot transitions to washed mid red purple band and then to wide darker wine band. Yellow lacing on style arms echoes the yellow orange beards and adds a warm touch. Makes a very bright spot in the garden. Sdlg. TB16B: Jazz Band X ((Dude Ranch x Bold Vision) x Snapshot sib) 

"Bronze Heart T Johnson 2013 TB. Very unique color. On the shorter end of the class but with gorgeous full formed flowers."

Bronze Heart T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson 13) TB Early-Midseason 34” (86 cm) Subtle and mysterious colors. Standards are icy blue-white. Lavender purple falls have a bronze flash below bright orange beards. Hafts are red brown. Nicely branched stalks have 6-7 buds. Sdlg. TB139A: (Thundermaker x (Natural Grace x Poetess)) X ((Fogbound x Heaven) x Starring) 

"Heat is On T Johnson 2013 TB. I love bright colors and this one fits the bill. Large flowers on good stems and strong growth."

Heat is On T Johnson 2013 TB

(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

  "Land Down Under T Johnson 2013 TB. Not sure what to call it, perhaps a reverse brown bitone? or maybe just a reverse bicolor. This is a sib to Auckland and last years Scandinavian Gal. All three sibs are super strong growers with lots of buds and show stalks. I like each one for different reasons but this is my favorite of the three. Wonderful form and color..."

Land Down Under T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason 38” (97cm) Brassy khaki standards are infused maroon up midribs. Subdued mid gold falls have light violet flashes around old gold beards. Strong stalks have 9 buds. Fast increase creates an instant clump of these beauties. You don’t have to fly south to enjoy Land Down Under. Sdlg. TB129C: (Wintry Sky x Mango Daiquiri sib) X Audacious Amber

"Fine Romance T Johnson 2013 TB. A fellow hybridizer and friend once said that he believed the blue pink coloration seen in Iris was pretty unique to the genus. I have to agree, I know of no other flower that can have these wonderful blue tones in the pink. This is a sib to Faithfully Yours. One of the parents, Secret Affair is going to show up quite a bit in future intros. It has proven itself a great parent for the Blue pink blends with bluish beards and great form."

Fine Romance T Johnson 2013 TB

(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. Vigorous growth. Sdlg. TA40C: In Love Again X Secret Affair 

"Glimmer of Hope T Johnson 2013 TB. Parentage involves Jazz Band, Snapshot, Dude Ranch and Bold Vision. Clump effect is a big plus on this one. Clean clear colors on a very precise pattern. The flowers are of a more moderate size but are produced in profusion with great stalks."

 Glimmer of Hope T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason 35” (89cm) Standards are golden apricot. Falls are several shades lighter blending paler approaching mango beards. Falls are edged with a ruffled red-brown band. Moderate sized flowers are presented on show stalks having up to 9 buds. Sdlg. TC85A: ((Dude Ranch x Bold Vision) x Snapshot sib) X Jazz Band

"Arts And Crafts T Johnson 2013 TB. This one is similar to In The News but a bit more of a blend. In the garden it give somewhat of a gothic look."

Arts And Crafts T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 36” (91cm) Light yellow standards beam from above falls washed and shaded maroon. Mustard beards are surrrounded by lighter yellow patches. Amply ruffled falls are edged tan. Show stalks average 9 buds. Sdlg. TA1C: Bold Encounter X Brave Face

"Taking Chances T Johnson 2013 TB. This is a sister seedling to Beacon of Light. Nice clean contrast with a lighter edge on the falls. Nice ruffles and looks good in clump."

Taking Chances T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Early 34” (86cm) There isn’t much chance you won’t like this frothy ruffled creation. Closed and ruffled standards are icy violet white. Mid purple falls blend darker over centers and hafts and have narrow violet white bands. Sdlg. TC72D: Painter’s Touch X Dinner Talk 

"Call Me Maybe T Johnson 2013 TB. An interesting blending of pinks and violets in this one. Comes from a cross involving Royal Sterling, Decadence and Hysteria. Will most likely be a love it or hate it color but lots of interesting breeding potential. I love the "watermark" band on the falls and the nice ruffled form."

Call Me Maybe T Johnson 2013 TB

TB Early-Midseason 34” (86cm) Pale pink standards are flushed light violet. Palest pink falls are washed and veined light violet to within 1/4” of edge. About 7 buds is normal. All petals are heavily ruffled. Sdlg. TC369B: Cameo Minx sib X Hysteria 

"Full Disclosure T Johnson 2013 TB. My first flat introduction. It has been extremely consistent for us. Good stems and growth with six falls and 6 beards."

Full Disclosure T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason 36” (91cm) For those connoisseurs of flat irises, Full Disclosure is a stable addition to your collection. It is a true flat, having beards on all petals rather than weak standards being passed off as flats. Usually about 7 buds. Sdlg. TC342C: Hysteria sib X Downtown Man sib 

"Stole The Show T Johnson 2013 TB. This is a difficult Iris to photograph. Love the clean standards with the 'busy' sunburst signal around the beard. Flashy in the garden and is proving to be an interesting parent, throwing some strange patterned sunbursts. An easy grower."

Stole The Show T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason 33” (84cm) Very appropriately named. You’ll keep coming back again and again for another look. Standards are bright mid yellow. Wide falls are darkest mahogany except for white starbursts that bleed into yellow at their edges and are lined dark mahogany. Nicely branched and budded. Sdlg. TB30C: Snapshot X Guardian Angel 

"Beacon Of Light T Johnson 2013 TB. Another bonus for this year. I debated on doing this as a bonus but it is such a strong grower and I have lots of stock. This one really grabs your attention from a distance. Many times I have had people point to it in the field and ask "What is that?" Extremely bright."

Beacon Of Light T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Early 34” (86cm) This Beacon of Light shines with a brilliance like few others. Bright white standards and falls. Falls have big, shaded mid purple centers and yellow hafts. As if that weren’t enough, orange beards add more color. Sdlg. TC72B: Painter’s Touch X Dinner Talk 

"Credentials T Johnson 2013 TB. A soft lilac pastel, this Iris will be on of the bonus selections. Extremely vigorous growth a little bit smaller flowers on a shorter stature. Very hard to capture the true essence of this one on film. It has a nice diamond dusted finish and is very elegant in person."

Credentials T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Early 34” (86cm) Standards are light blue. Wide and rounded falls are mid lavender blue. Beards transition from tangerine to near white to light violet. Growth is strong and vigorous and show stalks the norm. There is a light sweet fragrance. It should be an excellent parent for interesting fall patterns. Sdlg.TC342A: Hysteria sib X Downtown Man sib 

"Aukland T Johnson 2013 TB. This is for those of you who like brown Iris. Super strong growth and heavy bloom on show stems. This is a very easy doer and will be one of the bonus selections this year."

Aukland T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason 38” (97cm) Brassy beige with darker hafts and light violet blaze below burnt orange beards. Well-branched stalks with up to 9 buds. Fast and easy increase. It has a light sweet perfume. Sdlg. TB129A: (Wintry Sky x Mango Daiquiri sib) X Audacious Amber 

"Faithfully Yours T Johnson 2013 TB. Comes from the cross of In Love Again X Secret Affair. We are bringing back the bonus choice Iris in the catalogue this year, where the customer gets to choose their own bonus based on the order amount. We didn't do it last year because of the new website and we were having difficulty getting it incorporated. Not sure yet which Iris will be offered for Bonus but Faithfully Yours is in the running."

Faithfully Yours T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Late 36” (91cm) You’ll be pleased with this pastel pink gem. Even the beard is soft pink. Each petal is lightly ruffled and laced. Strong growth produces well-branched and budded stalks. Sdlg. TA40B: In Love Again X Secret Affair 

"Coral Charm T Johnson 2013 TB. This is new introduction that I have had as a seedling for some time. Finally decided to release it. Form is a bit more tailored and buds are usually single sockets. However the stalks are well branched and the color is very clear and bright. Real strong healthy growth and those beards are enormous. Never has failed to wow me each year so has finally made the cut."

Coral Charm T Johnson 2013 TB

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason 35” (89cm) Coral Charm is all about color! It is one of those that immediately draws the eye away from everything else. Garden visitors bypass many other fantastic irises to get to Coral Charm. Form is simpler but you won’t notice because of the color. Pink base of standards becomes pink veining over white and then pale buff bands. Falls are a blend of hot pink to salmon. Vivid coral red beards make it even brighter. Even the buds are interesting. Creamy white of standards pushes out of pink falls before flowers open. Very cool. Sdlg. TZ104A: Tropical Passion X Impulsive

'Full of Grace' (TB T.Johnson 2013)

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 38” (97cm) Classic form characterizes Full of Grace. Each petal is precisely ruffled. Standards are peach pink. White falls have darker peach pink hafts and narrow bands. Beards are peach coral. Show stalks have 7-10 buds. Sdlg. TZ175AA: Simply Sensational X Howler

'In The News" (TB T.Johnosn 2013)

(T.Johnson ‘13) TB Early 36” (91cm) Combine the rock solid performance of ‘In Living Color’ with the form and ruffles of ‘Hold My Hand’ and you get to be In the News. Bright yellow standards make it bright and cheery. Strong, healthy growth produces show stalks with 8-10 buds. Sdlg. TA18A: In Living Color X Hold My Hand

'Project Runway' (TB T.Johnson 2013)

 (T.Johnson ‘13) TB Early 37” (94cm) She walks down the runway in elegant silk and chiffon. All heads turn to acknowledge her understated beauty. Pearl standards are washed palest pink. Wide and ruffled pearl falls are blushed pink over hafts. Coral orange beards are added to draw your attention to her. Strong, well-branched stalks and vigrorous growth make it an outstanding garden iris. Sdlg. TB36C: (Brussels x Presentation) X Silk Run 

   

Irises Go Facebook

I went to see if the 2013 introductions were available at Mid-America's website. "We're on Facebook." I say. You can't place orders but the new introductions are on Facebook.  As soon as I finish this blog, I will share it on Facebook.  When you read it you will be able to link back to Facebook. My head is spinning, how about you?

So log into Facebook and find Mid-America Garden.  Here's a favorite of mine:

Edge of Heaven - Thomas Johnson 2013

Dykes Medal Winners

The most prestigious award from the American Iris Society for any iris is the Dykes Medal.  (There sis also a British Dykes Medal). Only irises that win the top award in their class are eligible and then only for three years.  The award is voted on by only certified judges.

The award is not without controversy.  Many believe it is weighted in favor of West Coast breeders.  It clearly is very difficult for any iris not in the Tall Bearded class has a chance of winning.  Only in 1981 and 2008 has this frontier been breeched.

Having received a Dykes medal does not guarantee that an iris is vigorous or will grow in your particular climate or soil.

Having said all that I would love to try growing every one in my garden!  Below is the list of winners.  Those in red, I already have and they are at least growing.  Those in orange I have or had, but they are not doing so well.

                          AMERICAN DYKES MEDAL WINNERS

1927	San Francisco	0	Mohr	1927	TB (Tall Bearded)
1929	Dauntless	0	Connell	1929	TB (Tall Bearded)
1932	Coralie	0	Ayres	1932	TB (Tall Bearded)
1933	Rameses	0	Sasss	1928	TB (Tall Bearded)
1935	Sierra Blue	0	Essig	1930	TB (Tall Bearded)
1936	Mary Geddes	0	Stahlman by Washington	1931	TB (Tall Bearded)
1937	Missouri	0	Grinter	1933	TB (Tall Bearded)
1939	Rosy Wings	0	Gage	1935	TB (Tall Bearded)
1940	Wabash	0	Williamson	1936	TB (Tall Bearded)
1941	The Red Douglas	0	Sass	1934	TB (Tall Bearded)
1942	Great Lakes	0	Cousins	1938	TB (Tall Bearded)
1943	Prairie Sunset	0	Sass	1939	TB (Tall Bearded)
1944	Spun Gold	0	Glutzbeck	1939	TB (Tall Bearded)
1945	Elmohr	0	Loomis-Long	1942	TB (Tall Bearded)
1947	Chivalry	1	Wills	1943	TB (Tall Bearded)
1948	Ola Kala	0	Sass	1943	TB (Tall Bearded)
1949	Helen McGregor	0	Graves	1943	TB (Tall Bearded)
1950	Blue Rhythm	0	Whiting	1945	TB (Tall Bearded)
1951	Cherie	0	Hall	1945	TB (Tall Bearded)
1952	Argus Pheasant	0	DeForest	1948	TB (Tall Bearded)
1953	Truly Yours	0	Fay	1949	TB (Tall Bearded)
1954	Mary Randall	0	Fay	1950	TB (Tall Bearded)
1955	Sable Night	0	Cook	1950	TB (Tall Bearded)
1956	First Violet	0	DeForest	1951	TB (Tall Bearded)
1957	Violet Harmony	0	Lowry	1952	TB (Tall Bearded)
1958	Blue Sapphire	0	Schreiner	1953	TB (Tall Bearded)
1959	Swan Ballet	0	Muhlstein	1953	TB (Tall Bearded)
1961	Eleanor's Pride	0	Watkins	1952	TB (Tall Bearded)
1961	Whole Cloth	0	Cook	1956	TB (Tall Bearded)
1963	Amethyst Flame	0	Schreiner	1957	TB (Tall Bearded)
1964	Allegiance	0	Cook	1957	TB (Tall Bearded)
1965	Pacific Panaorama	0	Sexton	1960	TB (Tall Bearded)
1966	Rippling Waters	0	Fay	1961	TB (Tall Bearded)
1967	Winter Olympics	0	Brown	1963	TB (Tall Bearded)
1968	Stepping Out	1	Schreiner	1964	TB (Tall Bearded)
1970	Skywatch	0	Benson	1963	TB (Tall Bearded)
1971	Debby Rairdon	0	Kuntz	1966	TB (Tall Bearded)
1972	Babbling Brook	0	Keppel	1965	TB (Tall Bearded)
1973	New Moon	0	Sexton	1968	TB (Tall Bearded)
1974	Shipshape	0	Babson	1968	TB (Tall Bearded)
1975	Pink Taffeta	0	Rudolph	1965	TB (Tall Bearded)
1976	Kilt Lilt	0	Rudolph	1965	TB (Tall Bearded)
1977	Dream Lover	0	Tams	1970	TB (Tall Bearded)
1978	Bride's Halo	0	Mohr	1971	TB (Tall Bearded)
1980	Mystique	0	Ghio	1972	TB (Tall Bearded)
1981	Brown Lasso	0	Buckles by Niswonger	1975	BB (Boarder Bearded)
1982	Vanity	0	Hager	1974	TB (Tall Bearded)
1983	Ruffled Ballet	0	Roderick	1973	TB (Tall Bearded)
1984	Victoria Falls	0	Schreiners	1977	TB (Tall Bearded)
1985	Beverly Sills	1	Hager	1978	TB (Tall Bearded)
1986	Song of Norway	0	Luihn	1977	TB (Tall Bearded)
1988	Titan's Glory	0	Schreiners	1981	TB (Tall Bearded)
1990	Jesse's Song	1	Williamson	1983	TB (Tall Bearded)
1991	Everything Plus	1	Niswonger	1984	TB (Tall Bearded)
1992	Dusky Challenger	1	Schreiner	1986	TB (Tall Bearded)
1993	Edith Wolford	1	Hager	1986	TB (Tall Bearded)
1994	Silverado	1	Schreiner	1987	TB (Tall Bearded)
1995	Honky Tonk Blues	1	Schreiner	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
1996	Before The Storm	1	Innerst	1989	TB (Tall Bearded)
1997	Thornbird	0	Byers	1989	TB (Tall Bearded)
1998	Conjuration	1	Byers	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
1999	Hello Darkness	0	Schreiners	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)
2000	Stairway to Heaven	1	Lauer	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
2001	Yaquina Blue	1	Schreiner	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)
2002	Mesmerizer	0	Byers	1991	TB (Tall Bearded)
2003	Celebration Song	1	Schreiners	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
2004	Crowned Heads	0	Keppel	1997	TB (Tall Bearded)
2005	Splashacata	1	Tasco	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
2006	Sea Power	1	Keppel	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
2007	Queen's Circle	1	Kerr	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
2008	Starwoman	1	Smith, Marky	1997	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
2009	Golden Panther	1	Tasco	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
2010	Paul Black	1	Johnson, T.	2003	TB (Tall Bearded)
2011	Drama Queen	0	Keppel	2003	TB (Tall Bearded)
2012	Florentine Silk	0	Keppel	2005	TB (Tall Bearded)

Irises at Diamond Rise

Here are the current 187 Registered Iris Cultivars in Diamond Rise Gardens.  I also have some orphans and un-registered acquisitions.

Next comes the wish list!

Aachen Elf	Keppel	1997	MTB (Miniature Tall Bearded)
Absolute Zero	Black	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Action Packed	Black	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Agressively Forward	Innerest	1995	TB (Tall Bearded)
All is Bright	Black	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
America's Cup	McWhirter	1989	TB (Tall Bearded)
Are You Crazy	Black	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Art Form	Hager	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Autumn Circus	Hager	1990	TB (Tall Bearded)
Ballet Performance	Johnson, T.	2007	TB (Tall Bearded)
Band of Angels	Hollingworth	1996	SIB (Siberian)
Barbara My Love	Maryott	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
Batik	Ensminger	1985	BB (Boarder Bearded)
Before The Storm	Innerst	1989	TB (Tall Bearded)
Berlin Purple Wine	Tamberg	1993	SIB (Siberian)
Better Than Butter	Black	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Beverly Sills	Hager	1978	TB (Tall Bearded)
Blackout	Luihn	1986	TB (Tall Bearded)
Blushing	Black	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Bold Look	Schreiner	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
Bumblebee Deelight	Norrick	1986	MTB (Miniature Tall Bearded)
Calgary	Johnson, T.	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Celebration Song	Schreiner	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
Center Line	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Cheap	Black	2008	TB (Tall Bearded)
Chivalry	Wills	1943	TB (Tall Bearded)
Clarence	Zurbrigg	1991	TB (Tall Bearded)
Clear Blue Sky	Johnson, T.	2012	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Colortart	Innerst	1983	TB (Tall Bearded)
Common Thread	Johnson, T.	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Conjuration	Byers	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Conjuring Cat	Black	2006	TB (Tall Bearded)
Copper Classic	Roderick	1977	TB (Tall Bearded)
Cross Dresser	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Dancing Star	Johnson, T.	2009	TB (Tall Bearded)
Dangerous Mood	Schreiner	2004	TB (Tall Bearded)
Daring Deception	Johnson, T.	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Decadence	Blyth	2004	TB (Tall Bearded)
Deep Currents	Johnson, T.	2009	TB (Tall Bearded)
Devil's Riot	Blyth	1994	TB (Tall Bearded)
Devonshire Cream	Sutton	1999	TB (Tall Bearded)
Dracula's Kiss	Schreiner	2009	TB (Tall Bearded)
Duplicity	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Dusky Challenger	Schreiner	1986	TB (Tall Bearded)
Eagle Control	Sutton	1999	TB (Tall Bearded)
Edith Wolford	Hager	1986	TB (Tall Bearded)
Electric Shock	Messick	1996	TB (Tall Bearded)
English Charm	Blyth	1989/90	TB (Tall Bearded)
Everything Plus	Niswonger	1984	TB (Tall Bearded)
Exotic Isle	Plough	1981	TB (Tall Bearded)
Exotic Star	Plough	1974	TB (Tall Bearded)
Eye of The Tiger	Black	2008	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Eyes on You	Black	2012	AB (Arilbred)
Fall Fiesta	Schreiner	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)
Feast of Kings	Black	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Fimbriated Space	Sutton	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
Fire and Ice	Black	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Flash of Light	Johnson, T.	2008	TB (Tall Bearded)
Formal Event	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Frisky Frolic	Black	2008	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Frontline	Black	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Gay Parasol	Schreiner	1973	TB (Tall Bearded)
Gibson Girl	Gibson	1946	TB (Tall Bearded)
Glazed Gold	Brown	1985	TB (Tall Bearded)
Gnu Blues	Kasperek	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
Golden Panther	Tasco	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
Golden Ring	Johnson, T.	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Goldfinger	Sutton	1996	TB (Tall Bearded)
Good Life	Black	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Guilt Free Sample	Black	2007	TB (Tall Bearded)
Gypsy Romance	Schreiner	1994	TB (Tall Bearded)
Hakuna Matata	Hakuna Matata	1999	AB (Arilbred)
Handiwork	Ghio	1982	TB (Tall Bearded)
Harlow Gold	Black	1982	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Harvest of Memories	Zurbrigg	1984	TB (Tall Bearded)
Heart of Glass	Johnson, T.	2007	TB (Tall Bearded)
Heaven	Ghio	1997	TB (Tall Bearded)
Hemstitched	Hager	1990	TB (Tall Bearded)
Homebody	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Honey Scoop	Sutton	1997	TB (Tall Bearded)
Honky Tonk Blues	Schreiner	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Hot Gossip	Blyth	1992/93	TB (Tall Bearded)
Hot Spice	Aitken	1989	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Howler	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
I Must Have It	Black	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
I'm On Fire	Johnson, T.	2011	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Idol	Ghio	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
Immortality	Zurbrigg	1982	TB (Tall Bearded)
In Cahoots	Johnson, T.	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Indiscreet	Ghio	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Ink Patterns	Johnson, T.	2007	TB (Tall Bearded)
Insaniac	Johnson, T.	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Intimidator	Black	2002	TB (Tall Bearded)
Italian Velvet	Keppel	2006	TB (Tall Bearded)
Jaime Lynn	Hammer	1984	TB (Tall Bearded)
Jakarta	Plough	1966	TB (Tall Bearded)
Jennyanydots	Black	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Jesse's Song	Williamson	1983	TB (Tall Bearded)
June Krausse	Schreiner	2008	TB (Tall Bearded)
Jurassic Park	Lauer	1995	TB (Tall Bearded)
Keeping Up Appearances	Black	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
Kevin's Theme	Kerr	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
Kinkajou Shrew	Kasperek	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
Kiss The Dawn	Kerr	1994	TB (Tall Bearded)
Lace Legacy	Greenwood by Aitken	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)
Lake Keuka	Borglum	1991	SIB (Siberian)
Lake Seneca	Borglum	1999	SIB (Siberian)
Lemon Pop	Lauer	1990	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Let's Boogie	Schreiner	1997	TB (Tall Bearded)
Liaison	Ghio	1986	TB (Tall Bearded)
Living Your Dream	Black	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Louise Todd	McWhirter	1994	TB (Tall Bearded)
Lurid	Byers	1987	TB (Tall Bearded)
Lyrique	Blyth	1996	BB (Boarder Bearded)
Mac Shawe	Spoon	2005	TB (Tall Bearded)
Many Mahalos	Aitken	2003	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Mariposa Skies	Tasco	1996	TB (Tall Bearded)
Masada	Tompkins	1982	TB (Tall Bearded)
Master Plan	Keppel	1995	TB (Tall Bearded)
Mexican Moth	Tompkins	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
Milk on Apricots	Niswonger	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
Monet's Blue	Schreiner	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
Mother Earth	Hager	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Mystic Shrine	Weed	1942	TB (Tall Bearded)
Name Game	Black	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Night Owl	Schreiner	1970	TB (Tall Bearded)
Note To God	Johnson, T.	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Obligato	Stahly	1988	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Ocean Pacific	Ghio	1987	TB (Tall Bearded)
One of a Kind	Black	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Orange Harvest	Jones	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Oregon Skies	Schreiner	1991	TB (Tall Bearded)
Orinoco Flow	Bartlett	1993	BB (Boarder Bearded)
Outer Edge	Black	2011	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Outspoken	Black	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Patchwork Puzzle	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Paul Black	Johnson, T.	2003	TB (Tall Bearded)
Peach Pie	Johnson, T.	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Petticoat Shuffle	Schriener	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Pink Invasion	Johnson, T.	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Planned Treasure	Burger	1985	TB (Tall Bearded)
Play With Fire	Schreiner	1987	TB (Tall Bearded)
Plumeri	Ware	1830	TB (Tall Bearded)
Poem of Ecstasy	Hager	1997	TB (Tall Bearded)
Publicity Stunt	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Pulsator	Johnson, T.	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Queen's Circle	Kerr	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
Rachel Rose	Borglum	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)
Rare Treat	Schreiner	1987	TB (Tall Bearded)
Repartee	Smith	1968	TB (Tall Bearded)
Rhonda Fleming	Mullin	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
Rustler	Keppel	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Satin and Lace	Black	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Sea Power	Keppel	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
Secret Affair	Johnson, T.	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Seneca Creamsicle	Borglum	??	TB (Tall Bearded)
Seneca Pink Delight	Borglum	2005	TB (Tall Bearded)
Seneca Snowdrift	Borglum	1995	TB (Tall Bearded)
Seneca Viceroy	Borglum	2004	SIB (Siberian)
Sharp Dressed Man	Johnson, T.	2010	TB (Tall Bearded)
Silhouette	Dunn	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Silverado	Schreiner	1987	TB (Tall Bearded)
Snowed In	Ghio	1999	TB (Tall Bearded)
Snowy River	Willott	1985	MDB (Miniature Dwarf Bearded)
Splashacata	Tasco	1998	TB (Tall Bearded)
Stairway to Heaven	Lauer	1993	TB (Tall Bearded)
Star of India	Johnson, T.	2011	SDB (Standard Dwarf Beared)
Starwoman	Smith, Marky	1997	IB (Intermediate Bearded)
Stepping Out	Schreiner	1964	TB (Tall Bearded)
Stilettos	Johnson, T.	2009	TB (Tall Bearded)
Sultan's Palace	Schreiner	1977	TB (Tall Bearded)
Summer Olympics	Smith	1976	TB (Tall Bearded)
Super Model	Johnson, T.	2007	TB (Tall Bearded)
Supreme Sultan	Schreiner	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Tennessee Gentleman	Innerst	1991	TB (Tall Bearded)
Terre De Feu	Cayeux	1997	TB (Tall Bearded)
Tiger Honey	Kasperek	1994	TB (Tall Bearded)
Tinted Crystal	Hager	1988	TB (Tall Bearded)
Toronto	Johnson, T.	2011	TB (Tall Bearded)
Total Recall	Hager	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)
Toucan Tango	Kasperek	2000	TB (Tall Bearded)
Vision in Pink	Wood	1986	TB (Tall Bearded)
Wicked Good	Black	2012	TB (Tall Bearded)
Wild	Black	2012	BB (Boarder Bearded)
Winter Adventure	Black	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)
Wonders Never Cease	Black	2007	TB (Tall Bearded)
Yaquina Blue	Schreiner	1992	TB (Tall Bearded)

Winter Activity: Labels and Maps

Not much more to do outside, but I am working to get ready for the spring.  Earlier this year I bought a new Brother label printer.  I have been pleased with earlier models, but this one, PT-2730, includes USB linking to my Mac and software to layout labels.  I love it!  Best part for me is that I can store the templates on the computer.

This machine allows for 1" labels so that I can get more info right by the cultivar.  I did have to move to the larger zinc labels, which also have stainless steel wires.  Taking the lead from my friend David, I have moved to using labels that print black on clear (instead of white) tape.  This results in a less glaring product.

Of course I have lots of maps to update as well!

The New Dykes Medal Winner is NOT in My Garden

I received it in 2011 as a bonus from Schreiner's.  It did not bloom this summer but seems to be established, so next year the 2012 I thought American Dyke's Medal Winner, 'Florentine Silk', would be blooming at Diamond Rise!  I was so excited!  But, alas...

'Florentine Silk' (Keppel, 2005)

The iris I have is 'Italian Velvet'.  Can you see how my false excitement was triggered?

'Italian Velevet' (Keppel, 2005)

OK, so they don't look alike, but it is an Italian Fabric. And they were both registered by Keith Keppel in 2005. Darn.  And double darn because David and I missed meeting him because we were too polite to crash into his back yard this spring. 

The Dykes Medal is the best of the best.  Each year irises are judged best in their class.  For 2012 the Wister Medal for best Tall Bearded Iris went to "Gypsy Lord.'  Another Keppel introduction.  The man is a witch.... or a warlock.

'Gypsy Lord' (Keppel '09) 

I Don't have that either.  The shame.  Kyle asked if we had to move before the neighbors find out.

Oh well.  New acquisitions to be made!