I've posted the 2013
Tall Bearded Intros from Thomas Johnson (and just updated that with the 2013 catalog descriptions). Now here are the 2013 Tall Bearded Iris Introductions by Paul Black and their catalog descriptions.
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| 'After the Rain' (TB Black 2013) |
AFTER THE RAIN
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 36” (91cm) The road to a white iris with
dark blue beard has been long and elusive. Luckily this work has been
rewarded with other outstanding irises along the way. After the Rain is
one of those. Amply ruffled and strongly flared milk glass white blooms
have standards blushed light violet up midribs. Show stalks have 3
branches and 8-10 buds. Clean, healthy growth. Heavy substance. Sdlg.
R31A: Simply Sensational X Blue Trill
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| 'All Ashore' (TB Black 2013) |
ALL ASHORE
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 34” (86cm) Strong, classically formed and
heavily ruffled flowers make All Ashore a standout in any garden.
Robust, healthy plants with clean foliage produce show stalks having 2
branches plus spur and carrying 7-9 buds. Heavy substance assures long
lasting bloom. Sweet perfume. Excellent parentage. It is an iris you
will return to again and again. Sdlg. R21A: In Living Color X (Louisa’s
Song x Sea Power)
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| 'Bashful Princess' (TB Black 2013) | |
BASHFUL PRINCESS
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 34” (86cm) Such a demure being should be
given a special place in the garden. White standards have pink bases
turning to pink veins over centers. Dusky rose hafts and veins are
overlaid on cream tan falls. Make note of the peach styles. Soft
tangerine coral beards are a nice and fitting accent. Three branches
have 8-10 buds. Sweet fragrance. Sdlg. R61A: Wish List X (Impulsive x
Luscious Lace)
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| 'Beauty Contest' (TB Black 2013) |
BEAUTY CONTEST
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason 35” (89 cm) If it is splendidly unique color
you’re looking for, look no further. Mid pink standard color repeats in
narrow bands around grape purple falls. Smoldering burnt coral orange
beards add a bit of drama to this Beauty Contest. Branching and buds are
quite variable with 2-3 branches and 5-9 buds. Garden visitors have
universally loved this beauty. Sdlg. P211C: Sirocco Mist X Dinner Talk.
Wicked Good sib
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| 'Cher And Cher Alike' (TB Black 2013) |
CHER AND CHER ALIKE
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 38” (97cm) The time of ordinary standards
is over. The rise of new colors and patterns is giving them greater
impact and prominence. Deeply saturated amethyst standards have a
shimmering satin sheen, are banded plum and intermittently rimmed gilt
gold. Plush black falls are set ablaze by dark marigold beards. Strong
growth produces show stalks with 3 branches and 7-8 buds. Sdlg. R117A:
(Bold Encounter x Foreign Legion) X ((On the House x Romantic Evening) x
High Master)
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| 'Enough is Enough' (TB Black 2013) |
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Very Late 35” (89cm) Compact flowers are
ruffled and laced. Falls are the same mid smoky violet as standards but
within a few hours centers pale to lovely satiny blue lavender. Big
prominent red-orange beards make it anything but boring. Clean vigorous
growth produces stalks with 2 branches plus spur and about 7 buds. Heavy
waxen substance assures long lasting flowers. Excellent parent for
strong growing reverse bicolors and amoenas. Sdlg. O148B: (Suspicion x
Cool Confidence) X (Happenstance x (Fashionably Late x Keeping Up
Appearances))
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| 'Fred and Ginger' (TB Black 2013) |
FRED AND GINGER
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 31” (79cm)
What a lovely ensemble of grace, charm and elegance. Smoky purple
standards blend to mauve-pink margins. Chalky light blue falls are
banded cameo pink. Unique beards are half coral and half pale blue.
Nicely branched stalks have 2 branches plus spur and 7-8 buds.
Interesting parentage. Sdlg. R142A: Handmade pollen parent sib X (Flashy
Show Girl x (Cameo Appearance sib x Heaven))
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| 'Giorgio' (TB Black 2013) |
GIORGIO
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 40” (102cm) ‘Kiss of Passion’ has been
used to help strengthen the standards of some of the current amoenas. In
the case of Giorgio it worked very well. Standards are domed and
strongly held in place. Tall strong show stalks have 3 branches and 8-9
buds. Growth is healthy and clean. You have to love those big orange red
beards! Veining in the falls looks a bit like cascading fireworks.
Sdlg. Q15A: Kiss of Passion X Gypsy Lord
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| 'I'm All Shook Up' (TB Black 2013) |
I'M ALL SHOOK UP
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 30” (76cm) The name says it all. Just to
see how shook up, look at the back cover. Once again the standards take
center stage. The cross of (Meritage x Pharaoh’s Spirit) was the
beginning of three distinct bands of color in the standards. I’m All
Shook Up builds on that heritage. Color and pattern of falls is also
quite unique. Two branches plus spur carry 9-10 buds. This is a must
have for any collector’s garden. This is one you won’t need a label to
be able to identify it. Sdlg. R113A: (Bold Encounter x Foreign Legion) X
(Meritage x Pharaoh’s Spirit)
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| 'Laughing Clown' (TB Black 2013) |
LAUGHING CLOWN
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Very Late 35” (89cm) Laughing Clown is a sure
fire show stopper for the end of the season. Ruffled standards are pure
bright white. Deep purple falls are neatly edged white. White area
around beards is heavily sanded and lined purple. Fast increaser. Show
stalks have 3 branches and 8-10 buds. Sdlg.Q4A: Clearance Sale X Liberal
Bias
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| 'Melody of Spring' (TB Black 2013) |
MELODY OF SPRING
(Black ‘13) TB Late-Very Late 38” (97cm) Once you’ve seen it in your
garden you’ll be singing its praises. White standards have yellow
margins and veins overall. Strongly flared and ruffled falls are white
with yellow rims and hafts. Strong show stalks have 3 branches and 8-10
buds. Husky growth with average increase. Sdlg. R82B: (Padded Shoulders x
Country Dawn) X Material Girl
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| 'Men Are From Mars' (TB Black 2013) |
MEN ARE FROM MARS
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 40” (102cm) Men may be from Mars but this
down to earth creation has fabulous flowers, stalks and clumps. Clumps
are some of the healthiest and most floriferous in the garden. You’ll be
glad you have it. Note the gold veining in upper 1/3 of the standards.
With Class Clown as one parent, it should be of interest to those
breeding rebloomers. Sdlg. R77G: Class Clown X (Ransom Note x What’s My
Line)
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| 'Out And About' (TB Black 2013) |
OUT AND ABOUT
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 40” (102cm) This sibling to ‘Men are from
Mars’ has all the fine traits that it does. Rosy mauve standards have
light gilt gold rims. Rich red-purple falls have darker plum hafts. Very
neat beards are deep burnt orange. Growth is strong and healthy. Clumps
are filled with show stalks having 3 branches and 9-10 buds. Sdlg.
R77A: Men are from Mars sib
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| 'Peach Butter' (TB Black 2013) |
PEACH BUTTER
(Black ‘13) TB Early-Midseason 34” (86cm) Clumps of ‘Peach Butter’ are
filled with multitudes of moderate sized yummy flowers. Standards are
mid peach and falls slightly darker apricot peach. Ruffling is very much
in keeping with flower size. Show stalks usually have 4 branches and
8-9 buds. Moderate sized flowers make it easier to transport that stalk
to a show without damage. Growth is strong and increase abundant. Use as
parent for BBs, IBs and even tet MTBs. Sdlg. R110K: Blushing sib X
(Lady of the Night x Paul Black)
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| 'Twice Is Nice' (TB Black 2013) |
TWICE IS NICE
(Black ‘13) TB Early-Midseason-Rebloom 42” (107cm) Twice is definitely
nice when the form and color are what one would expect from a modern
iris. Standards are wheat tan. Vibrant fuchsia falls have dark red plum
hafts and bands. Dark burnt orange beards are a lovely complement.
Several excellent reblooming seedlings were numbered from this cross.
Sdlg. S69AR: Class Clown X (Cantina x Sweetly Sung)
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| 'Very Very Good' (TB Black 2013) |
VERY VERY GOOD
(Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Late 30” (76cm) Who could resist these big
flashy orange beards! Even though it has shorter stalks and moderate
sized flowers, you still won’t be able to ignore it because of the
beards. Perfectly proportioned stalks have 3 branches and 8-9 buds.
Strong vigorous growth assures instant clumps. Nice fragrance. R110I:
Blushing sib X (Lady of the Night x Paul Black)
