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NZ IMPORT DATABASE N - Q

'Naples' (Thomas Johnson,


registered 2000). Seedling O3AA.
TB, height 33" (84 cm), early to mid
season bloomer. Standards mauve
buff, purple midrib infusion, gilt rim;
style arms peach apricot; falls velvety
dark purple with lighter edge, white
to salmon area veined purple around
dark orange beard; ruffled; foliage
base and stalks light purple; slight
sweet fragrance. 'Film Festival' X 'In
Town'. Mid-America 2001.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Narada' (George Brehm, 1939). TB


Late bloom. Color Class B1L, .
'Purissima' X ( 'Bruno' x 'El Capitan').
Brehm 1939.

photo courtesy of

'Naranja' (Sydney B Mitchell, R.


1935) TB. Midseason late bloom.
Color Class Y7D. 'Hlios' X Y
Seedling 917. Mitchell, Salbach
1935; Fairmount 1936; Wassenberg
1938. Honorable Mention 1936,
Award of Merit 1937. Syn. Naranga.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Native Dancer' (Orville Fay, R.


1953) Sdlg. 51-32. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Midseason bloom . Flamingo-pink
self, tangerine beard. Fay pink 48-41:
(46-1, pink from 'Pink Cameo' x 'I.
pallida' x 'New Horizon') x 'Mary
Randall'. Fay 1954. Honorable
Mention 1955; Award of Merit 1957.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Native Tale' (Schreiner, R. 2003)


Sdlg. GG 1146-A. TB, 36" (91 cm),
ML. S. and style arms lemon yellow
(RHS 1A); F. violet plum (79A);
beards yellow. AA 1285-A: (W 343A: (K 870-1: ('Gold Trimmings' x
Craig #37, unknown) x S 849-A: (M
625-1: (((('Imperial Lilac' sib x
'Arctic Flame') x 'White Taffeta') x
'Launching Pad') x ((('Superglow' x
'Coraband') x 'Launching Pad') x
Craig #37)) x 'Flamingo Way')) x W
410-A, pollen parent of 'Seakist') X
CC 1334-F, sib to 'Seakist'. Roris,
Schreiner 2003.
photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Navajo Blanket' (Schreiner, R.


1978). Sdlg. H 387-A. TB, 34" (86
cm), Early to Early Medium
Bloomer. S. cream-white, lightly
tinted lavender; F. plum purple with
wine cast; inconspicuous cream
beard; lightly ruffled. T 95-1: ((M
1055-B x 'Whole Cloth') x ('After
Dark' x N 364-1)) X D 510-Q: (A
711-B x 'Margarita'). Schreiner 1978.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Navajo Jewel' (John Weiler, R.


1983). Sdlg. 78-57-6. TB, 37" (94
cm). Early to late bloom. Medium
blue of decided turquoise tint; pale
yellow beard; slight sweet fragrance.
75-45-1: (( 'Pacific Panorama' x
'Seaside') x 'Full Tide') X 73-29-3:
(('Pacific Panorama' x 'Seaside') x
sib). Rialto Gardens 1984.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Navy Chant' ( Walter Luihn, R.


1981). Sdlg. 77-39. TB, 36" (91 cm),
E-M. Lightly ruffled velvety aconite
violet (HCC 937) with slight reddish
sheen; self beard. 'Dusky Dancer' X
'His Lordship'. Luihn 1982.

photo courtesy of Pleasants Valley Iris Farm

'Navy Strut' (Schreiner, R. 1972).


Sdlg. D 232-C. TB, 35" (89 cm).
Early midseason bloom. Marine
violet-blue self; self beard; ruffled. T
480-AA: (L 474-J x R 632-B) X Y64A: ('Sterling Silver' x R 536-2).
Schreiner 1974.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Needlepoint' (Schreiner, R. 1983).


Sdlg. M 966-1. TB, 33" (84 cm), VEE. S. cream ground, shaded warm
rose at edge; F. white ground,
stitched warm rose with a hint of
copper; dull light gold beard; ruffled.
'Polka Party' X 'Happy Halo'.
Schreiner 1983.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Neglecta'. (Jens Wilken Hornemann,


in Hort. Hafn. 1, 55, 1813). TB.
Midseason bloom. Color Class B3L;
Light blue bicolor, 2n=24. Prince
1835; (Iris variegata X Iris sambucina
?). For a discussion on the possible
origin see Fosters' Notes in Gardeners
Chronicles 1883.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Negrura' (Luzon Crosby, R. 1957).


Sdlg. C 55-3A. TB, 34" (86 cm),
Early, midseason, late bloom. Color
Class-N1D, Near-black self; beard
touched lightly with yellow. ('Storm
King' x 'Solid Mahogany') X 'Sable
Night'. Tell 1958.

photo courtesy of

'Neo Classic' (Barry Blyth, R. 1988).


Sdlg. S102-A. TB, 34" (86 cm), VEE. Ruffled salmon pink; salmon red
beard. 'Erleen Richeson' X
'Highness'. Tempo Two 1988/89.

photo courtesy of Yarrabee Garden & Iris

'Neon Magic' (Opal Brown, R. 1974)


Sdlg. 9-19E1. TB, 35" (89 cm), ML.
S. light red-orange (RHS 37D)
blended to light orange (28D) at
edge; F. light orange blend (25 to
28D); Indian orange (32A) beard.
(('Chinese Coral' x pink sdlgs.) x
'Orange Parade') X ('Lightup' x
'Chinese Coral'). Brown's Sunnyhill
Gardens 1974. Honorable Mention
1975.

photo courtesy of

'Neon Rainbow' (Schreiner, R.


1971) Sdlg. A 469-8. TB, 40" (102
cm), ML. S. subtle blend of bronzegold; F. same with distinct blue blaze
in center, ruffled; yellow beard. P
1004-B: ('Toast an' Honey' x
'Olympic Torch') X 'Applejack'.
Schreiner 1971. Honorable Mention
1972.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Neptune's Pool' (Steve Moldovan,


R. 1969) Sdlg. 68-33. TB, 35" (89
cm), M S deep blue-violet, heavily
fluted; F same, heavily fluted and
ruffled, no haft marks, silky finish;
beard slightly lighter. 'Seven
Leagues' X 65-10 ((60-13B ('Regal
Ruffling' x 'Allegiance') x 'Sterling
Silver')). Moldovan 1972. Honorable
Mention 1973; Award of Merit 1976.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Neutron Dance' (Barry Blyth, R.


1987). Sdlg. S181-B. TB, 34" (86
cm), E-L. S. pure white; F. rich butter
gold; gold beard. 'Alpine Journey' X
'Beachgirl'. Tempo Two 1987/88.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

'New Arrival' (Orville Fay, R. 1960)


Sdlg. 57-9. TB, 35" (89 cm),
Midseason bloom. Clear pink self;
pink beard. 'Fleeta' X Hall 55-47. Fay
1960. High Commendation 1958,
Honorable Mention 1961.

photo courtesy of

'New Centurion' (Schreiner, R.


1993) Sdlg. W 861-1. TB, 39" (99
cm). Early midseason bloom. Smooth
deep carmine red (RHS 46A); beards
bronze. 'Cayenne Pepper' X 'Distant
Fire'. Schreiner 1993. Honorable
Mention 1995.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

New Era ( Sass Bros., R. 1949),


TB. Early midseason bloom. Color
Class W6M. ((( Wambliska x
Dore: Sass, H.P.) x ( California
Gold)) x (( Tiffany x Orloff) x (
Casque DOr))). Maple Roads
Gardens 1949.

photo courtesy of

New Horizon (Orville Fay, R.


1946) TB. Very late bloom season.
Color Class R4L. (Morocco Rose x
Hall #40-24) x Overture.

photo courtesy of

New Leaf ( Joseph Ghio, registered


1996). Seedling 91-65X2. TB, height
32 (81 cm), mid season bloom.
Standards pink, rosy violet midrib
brushing; style arms pink; falls plush
maroon, red purple edge, white area
around beard; beards tangerine, white
at end. ((82-113AA, Chuckles
sibling, x 81-50V: ((Handiwork x
(Gay Parasol x Mystique)) x
Goddess)) x (Desert Fox x
Shenanigan)) X Filibuster. Sibling
to Skipalong. Bay View 1997.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

New Moon (Neva Sexton, R.


1968). Seedling 131-62. TB, height
36 (91 cm), Mid bloom season.
Color Class-Y1F, Lemon yellow self;
lemon beard. Moon River X New
Frontier. Sexton 1968. High
Commendation 1966; Judges Choice
1969; Honorable Mention 1969;
Award of Merit 1971; American
Dykes Medal 1973.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

New Rochelle (Melba Hamblen, R.


1973). Sdlg. H67-128. TB, 30 (76
cm). Midseason to late bloom.
Standarads light red (RHS 36D);
Falls violet-blue (91C) with violet
(87C) wash in center; orange-red
beard. (Lilac Champagne x
(Rippling Waters x ((Promising x
Valimar sib) x sib))) X (Lilac
Champagne x (Fair Luzon x
Garden Party)). Mission Bell 1974.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

New Snow (Orville Fay, 1946); TB


40 Midseason bloom. Color Class
WW. (Snow Flurry X Katharine
Fay). Honorable Mention 1946;
Award of Merit 1948.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

New Tomorrow (Neva Sexton, R.


1981). Sdlg. 97-71. TB, 36 (91 cm),
M. Ruffled white; white beard; deep
orchid styles. Tea Apron X Small
Talk. Sexton 1981.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

Newlywed ( Joseph Ghio, R. 1987)


Sdlg. 82-137-L3. TB, 36 (91 cm),
ML. Deep blue orchid-pink;
tangerine beard. Just Married X
Fortunata. Bay View Gardens 1988.

photo courtesy of

Nigerian Raspberry ( Brad


Kasperek, R. 1994). Sdlg. 91B-71A.
TB, 36 (91 cm). Midseason bloom.
Raspberry cream (RHS 54C) ground
with red purple (58A) and purple
(77A) splashes; beards deep orange;
ruffled. Maria Tormena X Bygone
Era. Zebra 1995.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

Night Affair (Walter Luihn, R.


1981). Sdlg. 77-21. TB, 36 (91 cm),
M-VL. Fluted and ruffled aconite
violet (HCC 937/2) with very faint
striations from beard; beard yellow
deep in throat, shading to blue violet.
Navy Strut' X 'Contempo'. Keppel
1983.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Night Attack' ( Joseph Ghio, R.


1992) Sdlg. 88-17G. TB, 40" (102
cm), EM. S. blue purple; F. black
with blue purple hairline edge; beards
tangerine, tipped purple. 'Tempting'
X 'In Town'. Bay View 1993.
Honorable Mention 1995.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Night Flame' (J. Terry Aitken, R.


1992). Sdlg. 81-52. TB, 44" (112
cm), ML. S. glossy red black; F.
black; beards black, tipped mustard.
'Superstition' X 'Haida Dancer'.
Aitken's Salmon Creek 1992.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Night Game' (Keith Keppel, R.


1995). Sdlg. 89-79Q. TB, 42" (107
cm), Medium Late Bloomer. S.
eggplant (M&P 48-H-12) to fluorite
violet (46-L-12); style arms
mellowglow (10-I-6), hortensia (47L-12) rib; F. velvety blackish purple
(deeper than 48-H-12), narrow prune
purple (46-L-11) edge; beards brick
orange (11-H-12), violet base; slight
sweet fragrance. 'Witches' Sabbath' X
'Gallant Rogue'. Keppel 1996.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Night Owl' (Schreiner, R. 1970)


Sdlg. A 705-1. TB, 38" (97 cm).
Midseason late bloom. Standards rich
dark violet-blue-black; Falls same
with velvety texture; self beard.
'Prince Indigo' X 'Nightside'.
Schreiner 1970. Honorable Mention
1971, Award of Merit 1973.

photo courtesy of Don McQueen

'Night Patrol' (Cliff Benson, R.


1951). Sdlg. 49-06. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1B,
Self of deep violet-blue, with deep
blue beard. 'The Admiral' X 'Dymia'.
C. Benson 1954.

photo courtesy of

Night Raider' (C. Burrell, R. 1976).


Sdlg. 71B3. TB, 33" (84 cm), E-M.
Velvety blue-black self; self beard.
'Licorice Stick' X Rawlins 68-17:
('Dark Fury' x ('Black Hills' x 'Velvet
Dusk')). Hall's Flower Garden 1977.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Night Ruler' ( Schreiner, R. 1990).


Seedling T 75-B. TB, 39" (99 cm),
Mid bloom season. Standards dark
purple (RHS 79A); falls black
(202A); beards black; ruffled. I 198B: (D 791-J: (A 671-1: (( 'Black
Onyx' x N 371-1) x 'Grand Ball'
sibling) x 'Matinata') x 'Navy Strut')
X K 1300-B: ( 'Miriam Steel' x
'Ermine Robe'). Schreiner 1990.

photo courtesy of Jan Lauritzen

'Night Song' (Walter Luihn, R.


1964). Sdlg. 61-22. TB, 38" (97 cm).
Midseason to late bloom. Color Class
V1D, Dark violet-black self; self
beard. 'Dark Fury' X 'Black Taffeta'.
Tell, Mission Bell 1965.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Night To Remember' ( Richard


Ernst, R. 1996). Sdlg. N104-3. TB,
35" (89 cm), Midseason late bloom.
Ruffled dark blue black (RHS
103A/B); beards blue purple (89A to
99A). 'Before The Storm' X 'Raven's
Quote'. Cooley 1997.

photo courtesy of J Ross

'Nightfall' (David Hall, R. 1942).


TB, 36" (91 cm). Mid bloom season.
Dark violet bitone. 'Indian Chief' X
VD almost Black seedling. Hall 1942

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Nightingale' ( David Hall, 1942), R.


1942. TB. Midseason/Late bloom.
Color Class S4M. 'Stardom' x a
golden russet sdlg. David Hall 1942.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Nights Of Gladness' (Richard Ernst,


R. 1990). Sdlg. 84x2. TB, 36" (91
cm), Early, midseason, late bloom.
Lightly ruffled velvety black purple;
beards purple, tipped mustard, pale
yellow in throat. 'Interpol' X
unknown. Cooley 1990.

photo courtesy of Seagate Iris, UK

'Nightside' (Schreiner, R. 1966)


Sdlg. W 1071-A. TB, 36" (91 cm), L.
Very dark black-blue uniform self,
silk sheen, deep blue beard. R 826-A
(inv. parentage incl. 'The Bishop',
'Ethiop Queen', 'Blue Glow', 'Black
Belle', 'Storm Warning','Black
Forest', etc.) X S 529-G ((0 332-1 x
K 521-A) x 'Licorice Stick')).
Schreiner 1967. HM 1968.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Nike' (Jeannette Nelson, R. 1958).


Sdlg. 55-6-3. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early
midseason bloom. Color Class-Y5,
Apricot self, maize-yellow at haft;
red beard. 'Cloudcap' x 'Palomino'.
Eden Road 1959.

photo courtesy of

'Nikki' (John Griffin, R. 1984). Sdlg.


87-37. TB, 33" (84 cm), Midseason
bloom. Ruffled and fluted smooth
pink, white undertone in center of
Falls; deep pink beard. ('Irish
Lullaby' x 'Pink Taffeta') X unknown
sdlg. Griffin 1984.

photo courtesy of

'Nob Hill' ( Larry Gaulter, R. 1963).


Sdlg. 60-40. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y5,
Yellow, antique overlay, self. 'Golden
Stairs' X 'Glittering Amber'. Mission
Bell 1966.

photo courtesy of Don McQueen

'Noble House' (James McWhirter, R.


1988). Sdlg. J81-17. TB, 38" (97 cm),
M. Ruffled and flaring royal purple;
self beard; slight fragrance. 'Night
Club' X sib. Cottage Gardens 1988.

photo courtesy of Nolas Iris Garden

'Nona' (Davidson, R. 1956). TB, 38"


(97 cm), LM. Color Class-GY1,
Lime-yellow self; color carries as
quite green in shade. 'Char-Maize' x
'Clovelly'. Melrose 1958.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Nora Eileen' (Gerald Richardson, R.


1994) Sdlg. 89-97-1. TB, 39" (99
cm), M. Wine red magenta, F. with
violet flash by violet beard; slight
fragrance. 87-20-1: ('Master Touch' x
85-35-2: ((('Bluebell Lane' x 69-27-2:
((('Limelight' x 'Jake') x unknown) x
'Dress Suit')) x ('Rockette' x 'Blue
Luster')) x 'Titan's Glory')) X 'Ever
After'. Rainbow's End 1994.
Honorable Mention 1997 Award of
Merit 2001

photo courtesy of Jan Lauritzen

'Nordic Ice' (Howard Shockey, R.


1992). Sdlg. 88-234-C. TB, 35" (89
cm), Medium season Bloomer. S.
white, slight blue flush inside lower
portion; F. white, inconspicuous
green veining; beards blue, heavily
frosted white; ruffled; slight sweet
fragrance. Silverado X 85-220-7B:
(El Morado x High Flight). Arilian
Acres 1993.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Nordic Kiss' (H. Shockey, R. 1982).


Sdlg. 179-208-W. TB, 37" (94 cm),
M. Ruffled and laced white; cerise
beard; sweet fragrance. 'Orchid Flash'
X 'Startler'. Arilian Acres 1983.

photo courtesy of J Ross

'Nordic Seas' (David Mohr, R.


1982). Sdlg. J40-1. TB, 30" (76 cm),
Early midseason bloom. Standards
blue (RHS 91B) with infusion of Fall
color into midrib; Falls violet blue
(88A); pale blue beard. 'Sea of
Galilee' X 'Mystique'. Mohr Gardens
1982.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'North Pacific' (Schreiner, R. 1966)


Sdlg. S 590-B. TB, 40" (102 cm),
ML. Very blue self; white beard.
'Galilee' X M 1020-1 (((J 274-A ((5052 x H 25-a) x ('Azure Skies')) x
1846))). Schreiner 1966.

photo courtesy of

'Northwest Pride' (Schreiner, R.


1993) Sdlg. W 167-A. TB, 39" (99
cm), M. S. white (RHS 155B); F.
light sky blue (97B); beards white;
lightly ruffled. 'Stormy Night' X
'Royal Crusader'. Schreiner 1993.
HM 1995.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Nothing To Lose' (Richard Ernst, R.


1993). Sdlg. HR8545-2. TB, 36" (91
cm), Midseason bloom. Standards
creamy white with lemon yellow
infusion on midrib; Falls light to
medium violet, deeper center; beards
yellow; ruffled; slight sweet
fragrance. R8545: ('Edith Wolford' x
'Merry Madrigal') X unknown.
Cooley 1992.

photo courtesy of

'Nut And Honey' (J. Terry Aitken,


registered 2001). Seedling 87T23A.
TB, height 32" (81 cm), mid season
bloom. Standards orange brown; falls
walnut brown, orange brown rim;
beards ochre orange. 84T8: ('Post
Time'x 79-83: ('Warm Gold' x
'Santana')) X 'Wild Jasmine'. Aitken
2001.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'O.K. Corral' (Paul Black, R. 1991).


Sdlg. 8633D. TB, 32" (81 cm), L. S.
greyed red violet (RHS 87C); styles
edged apricot, pink violet crests; F.
pearly violet white (85C) blending to
greyed red violet (87C) edge, amber
orange (173C) thumbprint on hafts;
beards bright deep orange; ruffled.
'Extravagant' X 'Roller Coaster'. MidAmerica 1992.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Obsidian' (Marky Smith, registered


2001). Seedling 95-37B. TB, height
33" (84 cm), mid season bloomer.
Standards dark grape purple (blacker
than RHS 86A), becoming black
toward tip; style arms dark purple
(86A); falls velvet purple black, dark
purple (86A) around beard, faint lilac
(86C) tracings; beards dark purple,
hairs tipped cream, yellow in
throat.'Before The Storm' X Keppel
88-40A, pollen parent of 'Storm
Track'. Aitken 2002. Award of Merit
2006.
photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Ocean Depths' (Paul Black, R.


2003). Seedling. I28A. TB, 44" (112
cm), Mid thru late bloom season.
Standards light blue, lightly flecked
medium blue; style arms light blue,
midrib darker; falls medium dark
blue black darkening toward edge,
white spray pattern around beard;
beards brassy gold, blue base;
ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance.
'Proud Tradition' X 'Hello Darkness'.
Mid-America 2004.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Ocean Pacific' ( Joseph Ghio, R.


1987) Sdlg. 82-234K. TB, 36" (91
cm), EM & RE. Mid-blue; blue
beard. 'Hilo Shore' X ('Bubbling
Over' x ('Verve' x ( 'Sance' x Sexton
sdlg: ('Sterling Silver' x ('Silver Skies'
x 'First Snow'))))). Bay View
Gardens 1988.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Ocean Quest' (J. Terry Aitken, R.


2003). Sdlg. 92T8. TB, 36" (91 cm),
ML. Lightly laced medium seafoam
blue, F. aging to pale blue with
darker rim; beards white, hairs tipped
tangerine. 'Horatio' X 89T67,
unknown. Aitken 2003.

photo courtesy of Jan Lauritzen

'Ocelot' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1997).


Seedling 93-2Q. TB, height 36" (91
cm). Early to midseason bloom.
Standards peach; falls maroon with
blackish sheen; beards tangerine.
'Chinese New Year' X 'Romantic
Evening'. Bay View 1998. Honorable
Mention 2000; Award of Merit 2002.

photo courtesy of Iris Melodies

'October Ale' (Schreiner, R. 1968).


Sdlg. W530-B. TB, 36" (91 cm), EM.
Color Class-Y05F, Soft russet to
deep brown-bronze self; light gold
beard influenced tan-brown. 'Brass
Accents' X P 514-1. Schreiners 1968.
HM 1969.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'October Sky' ( Larry Lauer, R.


1999) Seedling 542-3R. TB, height
34" (86 cm), Early to midseason
bloom and rebloom. Standards white,
hyacinth blue cast; style arms
hyacinth blue; Falls wistaria blue,
white flash around beard; beards
blue, tipped white at end and yellow
in middle, solid orange in throat;
pronounced spicy fragrance.
'Speeding Again' X 'Waterworld'.
Lauer's Flowers 2000. Honorable
Mention 2002
photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Odyssey' ( Sanford Babson, R.


1970) Sdlg. R10-16. TB, 38" (97
cm), M S. white, 3/4" border of
medium blue; F. white, 1/2" border of
medium blue; pale yellow beard.
N1116: ((('Spanish Peaks' x 'Vatican
Purple') x (blue sdlg. x 'Great
Lakes')) x 'Melodrama') 'Stepping
Out'. Melrose Gardens 1971.
Honorable Mention 1972; Award of
Merit 1974.

photo courtesy of Don McQueen

'Off Color Joke' (Paul Black, R.


1997). Sdlg. A68C. TB, 34" (86 cm),
EM. S. grey white, blended light
pinkish grey in center, slight violet
midrib infusion; style arms pinkish
grey, violet center; F. with medium
dark violet central blot washed lighter
toward grey white margin, hafts tan
with light brown sanding; beards
burnt orange, hairs tipped violet;
ruffled; slight musky fragrance.
'Witches' Sabbath' X 'In Town'. MidAmerica 1997.
photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Oh Babe' (D. C. Anderson, R.


1981). Sdlg. A-DG-RA4-Ca5. TB,
30" (76 cm), M. S. deep gold; F.
white ground with broad band of dark
red brown plicata markings, deep
gold in center, light brown edge; deep
yellow beard. 'Dazzling Gold' sib X
'Caramba'. Melrose Gardens 1984

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'Oh Jamaica' (Schreiner, R. 1995)


Sdlg. BB 797-1. TB, 40" (102 cm).
Midseason late bloom. Standards buff
tan (RHS 173D) with violet midrib;
Falls maroon (187B); beards orange.
1983 #2, unknown, X T 1488-1: (M
912-AA: ((('October Ale' x 'Hi Top')
x (('Wild Ginger' x 'Taste Of Honey')
x Y 866-A: (('Olympic Torch' x
'Brass Accents' sib) x (((A 115 x
'Casa Morena') x 'Inca Chief') x 'Dark
Chocolate')))) x 'Copper Nugget') x
'San Jose'). Schreiner 1995.
Honorable Mention 1997.
photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Oh James' (Barry Blyth, R. 1995).


Sdlg. A137-2. TB, 42" (107 cm).
Early, midseason, late bloom.
Iridescent orange self; beards
matching. X140-1, 'Legato' sib, X
X127-1: (S128-A: ('Hush at Twilight'
x P115-A: (('Love Chant' x 'Festive
Skirt') x ('Caramba' x 'Pink Ember')))
x U82-B, 'Samurai Silk' sib). Tempo
Two 1995/96.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Oktoberfest' (William Maryott, R.


1985). Sdlg. M108BST. TB, 37" (94
cm), M. Heavily ruffled red orange;
self beard. 'Fresno Frolic' X
'Hindenburg'. Maryott's Gardens
1987. Honorable Mention 1989;
Award of Merit 1991.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Ola Kala' (Jacob Sass, R. 1942) TB,


Height 36", Late bloom. Color Class
Y4D ('Prairie Sunset' x unknown) X
('Golden Age' x unknown).
Honorable Mention 1943; Award of
Merit 1945; American Dykes Medal
1948.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Old Black Magic' ( Schreiner, R.


1996). Sdlg. AA 401-A. TB, 36" (91
cm), Early to Medium Bloomer.
Lightly ruffled coal black (RHS
202A) self; beards yellow;
pronounced sweet fragrance.
'Midnight Dancer' X 'Back in Black'.
Schreiner 1996. Honorable Mention
1998; Award of Merit 2000.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Old Devil Moon' (Joseph Hoage, R.


1998). Sdlg. H 87-22-1. TB, 36" (91
cm), L. S. creamy orange; F. burnt
orange, white spot; beards red,
orange at end. 'Modern Story' X
'China Dragon'. Long 1998.

photo courtesy of Amazing Iris Garden, Katikati

'Old Loyalties' (Sterling Innerst, R.


1995) Sdlg. 3500-5. TB, 36" (91 cm),
M. S. medium pink; style arms blue;
F. medium blue; beards blue bronze.
'Deserving Treasure' X 2417-10:
('Heavenly Harmony' x 'Loudoun
Princess'). Innerst 1996.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Old Master' ( Joseph Ghio, R.


1979). Sdlg. 74-62C. TB, 36" (91
cm), ML. S. mid-brown; F. red,
brown and violet blend; tan beard.
'Malaysia' X ((('Gracie Pfost' x
'Ponderosa') x 'Ponderosa') x
('Ponderosa' x 'New Moon')). Bay
View Gardens 1980.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Old Parchment' (Rudolph E.


Kleinsorge, 1939) TB M, ('Treasure
Island' x 'Far West'). Honorable
Mention 1940; Award of Merit 1941.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Olympiad' (Joseph Ghio, registered


1983). Seedling 78-89B. TB, height
38" (97 cm), early late season bloom.
Standards pale blue, darker in center;
falls light blue with a mid-blue wash
through center; light blue beard.
'Bubbling Over' X 'Mary Frances'.
Bay View Gardens 1984. Honorable
Mention 1986; Award of Merit 1988.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Olympic Torch' (Rbt. Schreiner, R.


1956) Sdlg. L-331-D. TB, 38" (97
cm), M. Light golden-bronze self.
'Inca Chief' x H-92-A: (Schreiner 4946 x 'Watchfire'). Schreiner 1958.
Honorable Mention 1958; Award of
Merit 1960.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'On Clover' (Barry Blyth, R. 1984).


Sdlg. P43-B. TB, 31" (80 cm), M. S.
white chartreuse, pink cast; F.
greenish white, definite edging of
chartreuse; yellow beard. 'Magic
Man' X 'Chartreuse Ruffles'. Tempo
Two 1985/86.

photo courtesy of J Ross

'On Edge' (Schreiner, R. 1986) Sdlg.


R 892-G. TB, 37" (94 cm), EM. S.
light lavender, stitched pale lavender
blue inside; F. white, edged deep
violet purple; old gold beard. 'Cozy
Calico' X K 1307-1: ('Sinkiang' x
'Loop the Loop'). Schreiner 1986.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

'One Better' (Ernst, R. 1985). Sdlg.


R78-110. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Midseason to late bloom. Standards
pale pink; Falls near white with warm
pink shoulders and edge; cream pink
beard; laced. 'Sumptuous' X 'Buffy'.
Cooley's Gardens 1986.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'One Desire' (George Shoop, R.


1960). Sdlg. B56-7. TB, 36" (91 cm),
M. Color Class-O1P, Deep pink self;
pink beard. (('Jeb Stuart' x
'Floradora') x ('Salmon Shell' x 'Pink
Formal')) X 'June Meredith'. Shoop
1960.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Open Sea' (Keith Keppel, R. 2002).


Sdlg. 93-90A. TB, 47" (119 cm),
Medium to Late Bloomer. Ruffled
medium blue (M&P 41-D-100) self;
beards yellow, light blue base. 'Big
Sky' X 'Jazz Me Blue'. Keppel 2002.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Orange Apricot' (Muhlestein, R.


1954). Sdlg. 51-15. TB, 36" (91 cm),
M. Color Class-OY1, Light-apricot
self. ((Sister to 'Gold Ruffles' x
'Spindrift') x Hall 4304) X (Hall 4455 x 'Pink Salmon'). Tell 1955.

photo courtesy of

'Orange Blossom Special'


(Schreiner, R. 1999) Sdlg. CC 796-1.
TB, 36" (91 cm), L. Bright cadmium
orange (RHS 23A); beards tangerine;
ruffled; sweet fragrance. Involved
parentage including 'Hawaiian
Queen', 'Snowy Heron', 'Mary
Randall', 'Amethyst Flame', 'Inca
Chief', 'Lady Albright', 'Miogem',
'Oriental Glory', Harriet Thoreau'
sdlg, 'Halolight', 'Inca Chief', 'Brass
Accents' sib, 'Lilac Supreme',
'Rippling Waters', 'Lilac Snow', 'Lilac
Supreme', 'Meggie', 'Carnaby' sib,
'Alpenrose', 'Prairie Clover', 'Claudia
Rene', 'Hula Girl'. Schreiner 1999.
Honorable Mention 2002.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Orange Celebrity' (O. David


Niswonger, R. 1983). Sdlg. 45-79.
TB, 33" (84 cm). Midseason bloom.
Orange; red beard. 'Orange Empire' X
23-72: (43-70: ((('Happy Birthday' x
'Top Flight') x 'Picture Pretty') x
'Orange Chariot') x 'Oraglow'). Cape
Iris 1984.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Orange Chariot' (Orville Fay, R.


1962) Sdlg. 62-5. TB, 36" (91 cm).
Midseason bloom. Orange self;
Chinese coral beard. 'Chinese Coral'
x 'Prairie Blaze'. Moldovan 1964.
High Commendation 1962;
Honorable Mention 1965.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Orange Copper Waves' (James


Gibson, R. 1982) Sdlg. 5-8D. TB, 34"
(86 cm), M S. blend of greyed orange
(RHS 165B) and violet; F. greyed
orange, white signal; rich yellow
beard; ruffled. 'Gingerbread Girl' X
14-6D, inv. generations of brown
plicata sdlgs. Gibson 1983.

photo courtesy of

'Orange Crush' (Melvina Suiter, R.


1957). TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason
to late bloom. Color Class-O5D,
Burnt-orange self. ((( 'Midwest Gem'
x 'Chantilly') x 'Gold Ruffles') x (
'Salmon Sheen')) X (( 'Chosen' x
'Prairie Sunset') x (Muhlestein sdlg.
47-72A x 'Pink Formal')). Suiter
1959.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Orange Empire' (Bernard Hamner,


R. 1973). Sdlg. 69-40. TB, 37" (94
cm), Midseason to late bloom.
Brilliant orange self; saturn red
beard; ruffled. (Sexton sdlg. x 'China
Gate') X ('China Gate' sdlg. x 'Ol').
Hamner 1974.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Orange Harvest' (Bennett Jones, R.


1986). Sdlg. 74-34-5. TB, 32" (81
cm), M & RE (late Oct in OR).
Bright medium orange; red beard;
slight fragrance. 'Orange Chiffon' X
69-24-5: ((('Spanish Gift' x 'Marilyn
C') x Shoop 63-18) x (('Spanish
Affair' x 'Marilyn C') x Hamblen H535)). Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden,
B Jones 1988.

photo courtesy of Matilija Nursery

'Orange Impact' (Duane Meek, R.


1997). Sdlg. 214-1-1. TB, 34" (86
cm). Midseason late bloom. Ruffled,
lightly laced bright deep orange self;
beards slightly deeper orange, bushy.
'Orange Surprise' X 'Orange Star'. D.
& J. Gardens 1997.

photo courtesy of Schreiners Iris Gardens

'Orange Jubilee' (Schreiner, R.


1993) Sdlg. AA 1147-A. TB, 38" (97
cm), M. Heavily ruffled orange (RHS
21B) self; beards tangerine. S 659-1,
'Outrageous Fortune' sib, X S 494-C:
('Vanity' x M 1119-1: (G 1292-B:
((('Puriri' x 'Whole Cloth') x 'Prairie
Clover') x 'Distant Chimes') x
'Loudoun Charmer')). Schreiner
1993. Honorable Mention 1995.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Orange Parade' (Melba Hamblen,


R. 1958). Sdlg. H5-12. TB, 38" (97
cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class
O3, Standards marigold-orange; Falls
Spanish-orange; orange-red beard.
(('Pink Tower' x 'Radiation') x 'Pink
Formal') X sib to 'Glittering Amber'.
Mission Bell 1961.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Orange Slices' (O. David


Niswonger, R. 1986). Sdlg. 32-82.
TB, 33" (84 cm). Midseason bloom.
Pinkish orange; orange beard. 'Far
Corners' X 'Copper Classic'. Cape Iris
1987.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Orange Star' (Melba Hamblen, R.


1980). Sdlg. H74-43A. TB, 30" (76
cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards
persimmon orange (RHS 26B); Falls
near orange (26A); burnt orange
beard. 69-86-1: ('Azure Gold' sib x
(('Valimar' sib x 'June's Sister') x
'Tomeco')) X 'Hilight'. Mission Bell
1981.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Orchard Girl' (Graeme Grosvenor,


R. 1989). Sdlg. M49-B. TB, 36" (91
cm), M. Orange; red beard.
'Orangerie' X 'Lady Friend'. Rainbow
Ridge 1989/90

photo courtesy of

'Orchid Brocade' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1963). Sdlg. 59-56. TB, 35" (89 cm),
L. Color Class-V3, Orchid-pink
bitone, tan haft; white-tipped beard.
'Orchid Gem' X (53-23 x 'May Hall').
Moldovan 1965.

photo courtesy of

'Orchid Fringe' (Rex Brown, R.


1962). Sdlg. 58-68-9. TB, 30" (76
cm), EM-L. Color Class-V1, Orchid
self, touch of tan at hafts; bright
yellow beard. 'Queen's Choice' X
('Rosy Ripples' x ('Quest' x
'Cliffdel')). Brown's Iris Gard 1963.

photo courtesy of

'Orchid Lady' (Carl Salbach, R.


1942) TB. Late bloom season. Color
Class R1L. Not introduced. ('AnneMarie Cayeux' x 'Alta California') x
'Miss California'.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Orchid Ruffles' (Rbt. Schreiner, R.


1954) TB, 34" (86 cm), ML. Lightorchid self. 'Harriet Thoreau' X
(('Angelus' x ('Matula' x Schreiner
sdlg. 8-37)). Schreiner 1954.
Honorable Mention 1956.

photo courtesy of

'Orchid Wings' (Melba Hamblen, R.


1969). Sdlg. H64-25-2. TB, 36" (91
cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class
V5Lcm, Standards violet with pink
flush which deepens at base of petal;
Falls violet RHS 84D); beard redorange (34C). 60-16 ('Gay Adventure'
x 'Fair Luzon') X 'Rippling Waters'.
Mission Bell 1970.

photo courtesy of

'Orchidarium' ( Larry Gaulter, R.


1980). Sdlg. 74-48. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Midseason bloom. Fluted blue
lavender with paler blue lavender
center of Falls; white beard. 'Mary
Frances X 'Lombardy'. Cooley's
Gardens 1980.

photo courtesy of Sunshine Iris Nursery

'Oregon Skies' (Schreiner, R. 1991).


Sdlg. Y 119-1. TB, 34" (86 cm), EM.
Ruffled light blue (RHS 97B); beards
white, tipped yellow. S 50-1:
('Sapphire Hills' x M 95-2: ((('Tufted
Cloud' sib x (('Sparkling Waters' x
'Sierra Skies') x 'Music Maker')) x
'Tufted Cloud') x K 968-A)) X
'Scandia Delight'. Schreiner 1991.

photo courtesy of J Ross

'Orient Pink' (Mrs. C. Whiting, R.


1954). Sdlg. 528. TB, 34" (86 cm).
Midseason late bloom. Color Class
O1, Orient pink self (Wilson 4 16/3),
beard Chinese coral (Wilson 6 14/1),
haft slightly brushed same. 'Radiation'
X sdlg. 4910: (Hall 42-05 x
'Pathfinder').

photo courtesy of

'Oriental Alabaster' (Barry Blyth,


R. 1986). Sdlg. Q108-A. TB, 38" (97
cm), M-VL. S. creamy white, flushed
apricot at midrib; F. smooth creamy
apricot; red tangerine beard; ruffled.
'Cameo Wine' X ('Love Chant' x
'Festive Skirt'). Tempo Two 1986/87.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Oriental Glory' (Carl Salbach, R.


1952). Sdlg. 42-45B. TB, 30" (76
cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class
R3, Red bitone, of mahogany-red and
mahogany-brown, violet-blue blaze;
orange-yellow beard. Received an
Honorable Mention in 1952 under
unapproved name of 'Oriental
Splendor'(1939), which belongs to
Mrs. Mary Tharp and is not released.
'Flaming Amber' x sdlg. of 'Sultan's
Robe'. Not introduced.

photo courtesy of

'Oriental Imagery' (Paul Black, R.


1984). Sdlg. B81-115. TB, 33" (84
cm), EM. S. flesh pink with orchid
overtones deepening toward top; F.
pale lavender orchid, heavily sanded
fuchsia orchid, white area around
beard sanded orchid, 1/2" pale
lavender orchid edge; tangerine
beard; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance.
'Infatuation' X 'Rancho Rose'. MidAmerica Gardens 1985.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Ormohr' OB- (Rudolph E.


Kleinsorge, R.1937). AB, TMB, tall.
Midseason bloom. Medium blue self.
'William Mohr' X 'Anakim'.
Kleinsorge, 1937. Honorable Mention
1939; Award of Merit 1949.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Osage Buff' (James Gibson, R.


1972) Sdlg. 13-8E. TB, 36" (91 cm),
M S. apricot with garnet red flush; F.
apricot ground with garnet red
stitching and specks; poppy red
beard; ruffled. Unknown X 'Apricot
Blaze'. Gibson 1973. Honorable
Mention 1975.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Osaka' ( Joseph Ghio, registered


1991) Seedling 85-20N2. TB, height
42" (107 cm), early to mid season
bloom. Standards white, cream
toward midrib; falls maroon red,
slight violet blaze; beards yellow. 8373K: ('Success Story' x ('Fancy Tales'
x 'Alpine Castle')) X 83-33G:
((('Entourage' x ('Carved Cameo' x
'Louise Watts')) x 'Marauder' sibling)
x 'Bristo Magic'). Roris 1993.
Honorable Mention 1996.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Othello' (Jean-Nicolas Lemon,


1848) TB Midseason bloom. Color
Class B3D. Standards spectrum
violet; Falls very dark velvety purple;
orange-white beard.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Outrageous Fortune' ( Schreiner,


R. 1989). Sdlg. S 659-A. TB, 37" (94
cm), Medium season Bloomer. S.
pinkish tan (RHS 70D); F. deep rose
violet (61 B), edged pinkish tan,
white center stripe; orange beard;
lightly ruffled. M 768-A: (H 755-A:
(D 399-A x 'Launching Pad') x
'Bright Life') X M 755-1: (
'Something Else' x J 571-A: (G 1212A x 'Gold Trimmings')). Schreiner
1989. Honorable Mention 1991.

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'Ovation' ( Chet Tompkins, R. 1969).


Sdlg. 65-55. TB, 37" (94 cm), Ml.
Color Class-R1L, Pink (dark bright)
self. (( 'Cameo Coral' x 'Cameo
Coral') x 'Password')) X (('Password'
x 'Mary Randall') x 'Cameo Coral')).
Fleur de Lis 1969.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Over The Blues' (Barry Blyth, R.


1995). Sdlg. A64-1. TB, 38" (97 cm),
ML. S. light blue, slightly deeper
toward midrib; F. medium violet
blue; beards blue violet. 'Physique' X
'Blues Brothers'. Tempo Two
1995/96.

photo courtesy of

'Overjoyed' ( Joseph Gatty by Keith


Keppel, R. 1993). Seedling W32-1.
TB, 35" (89 cm), Mid bloom season.
Standards oyster white (M&P 10-B1); falls shoulders near chrome lemon
(9-L-2), lighter edge reed yellow (10H-2), center marguerite yellow (10C-1); beards cream at end, deepening
to sunflower (9-L-4) to goldenrod
(10-L-5) in throat; ruffled. 'Perfect
Interlude' X 'Sunny And Warm'.
Keppel 1994. Honorable Mention
1996; Award of Merit 1998.

photo courtesy of Country Delight iris

'Overnight Sensation' (Schreiner, R.


1995) Sdlg. W 167-B. TB, 39" (99
cm), ML. S. and style arms light blue
white (RHS 97D); F. medium blue
(94B); beards blue at end, white base
and in throat. 'Stormy Night' X 'Royal
Crusader'. Schreiner 1995. Honorable
Mention 1997.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Owyhee Amethyst' (Lucille


Pinkston, registered 1996) Seedling
88-1-C. TB, height 36" (91 cm), mid
to late season bloom. Standards
white, tinged orchid; style arms
white; falls white, washed and
streaked amethyst, lighter wire rim;
beards yellow; slight fragrance. 'Wild
Jasmine' X unknown. Sand Hollow
1997.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

'Owyhee Desert' (Lucille Pinkston,


registered 1996) Seedling 88-1-A.
TB, height 36" (91 cm), mid to late
season bloom. Standards and style
arms white; falls rusty brown, washed
gold, white ray pattern from beard
area, yellow halo, white wire rim;
beards light yellow, deeper in throat;
slight fragrance. 'Wild Jasmine' X
unknown. Sand Hollow 1997.
Honorable Mention 1999, Award of
Merit 2001.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Pacemaker' (E. Greig Lapham, R.


1949). TB, Midseason bloom; R4D.
Standards warm red; Falls dark
velvety red; golden orange beard.
'Edward Lapham' x 'Red Waves'.
Honorable Mention 1950.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pacific Gambler' (Barry Blyth, R.


1982). Sdlg. M68-1. TB, 40" (102
cm), Early bloom. Chartreuse gold;
gold beard. (('Champagne Music' x
'Snowlight') x ('Barcelona' x 'Outer
Limits')) X 'Mystique'. Tempo Two
1982/83

photo courtesy of Amazing Iris Garden, Katikati

'Pacific Mist' (Schreiner, R. 1979)


Sdlg. H 26-B. TB, 36" (91 cm), ML.
Light wisteria blue self; light yellow
beard. 'Apropos' X C 209-1.
Schreiner 1979. Honorable Mention
1981, Award of Merit 1984.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Pacific Panorama' ( Neva Sexton,


R. 1960). Seedling 21. TB, height 40"
(102 cm), Mid bloom season. Color
Class-B1M, Medium sea-blue self.
'Swan Ballet' X 'South Pacific'.
Melrose 1960. High Commendation
1960; Honorable Mention 1961;
Judges Choice 1961, 1962; Award of
Merit 1963; American Dykes Medal
1965.

photo Wikimedia Commons, by Jebulon

'Pacific Peach' ( Walter Luihn, R.


1977). Sdlg. 76-8. TB, 37" (94 cm),
E-M. Buffy peach self; persimmon
beard. 'Proclamation' X 'Solano'.
Luihn 1979

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pacific Shores' (Sanford Babson, R.


1978) Sdlg. YZ-145-2. TB, 38" (97
cm), ML S. blue-white; F. medium
blue with purple highlights, pale blue
edge, blue-white veining radiating
from blue-white beard. V-132-1:
(('Goodness' x ('Voodoo' x 'Storm
Warning')) x ('Angel Curls' x 'Pretty
Carol')) X T4-3: ('Apropos' x 'April
Clouds'). Melrose Gardens 1979.
Honorable Mention 1981.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pagan' (Robert Dunn, R. 1972).


Sdlg. B68-304. TB, 38" (97 cm),
Midseason to late bloom. Dark redviolet, deep brown shoulders, blue
spot on Falls; mustard beard.
'Cambodia' X B64-159C: (( 'Bang' x
Edenite') x 'Martel'). Melrose Gardens
1973.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Pagan Dance' (Barry Blyth, R.


1989). Sdlg. S146-A. TB, 32" (81
cm). Early to late bloom and rebloom.
Standards violet; Falls velvety black
violet, 3/8" violet edge; burnt
tangerine beard. 'Cameo Wine' X 'In
Smoke'. Tempo Two 1989/90.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Pagan Mirth' (Barry Blyth, R.


1994). Sdlg. A106-3. TB, 34" (86
cm), VE-M. S. opalescent pastel
lavender shot tawny brown; F.
velvety red brown; beards light
bronze. Y6-5, 'Imprimis' sib, X
'Chocolate Vanilla'. Tempo Two
1994/95

photo courtesy of Barry Blyth

'Pagan Princess' (Geddes Douglas


1948) TB, Mid bloom season. Color
Class R9M. (('Pink Cameo' x ((#4010 x 'Melitza') x ('Flora Zenor'))

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pagan Royal' (Geddes Douglas, R.


1950). TB, height 36" (91 cm),
Midseason bloom. Color Class
BVD1, Blue-violet self. 'Gulf Stream'
x 'The Bishop' x 'The Black
Douglas'). Fairmount 1951.

photo courtesy of

'Paint It Black' (Schreiner, R. 1994).


Sdlg. AA 414-B. TB, 36" (91 cm),
ML. S. deep reddish purple (RHS
79A); F. blackish purple (202A);
beards black; ruffled. V 94-2: ('Black
Dragon' x R 167-A: ((W 1107-BB:
(('Dark Boatman' x N 364-1) x 'Black
Swan') x D 232-3, 'Navy Strut' sib) x
'Storm Flurry')) X N 273-A, 'Back In
Black' sib. Schreiner 1994.

photo courtesy of Don McQueen

'Paint The Scene' (Barry Blyth, R.


1998). Sdlg. D59-1. TB, 38" (96 cm),
VE-M. S. creamy buff; F. smoky rose
to old rose, 1/4" blended creamy buff
edge; beards bronze at end, bronze
tangerine to tangerine in throat; slight
sweet fragrance. 'Sweet Delight' X
'Ace Royale'. Tempo Two 1998/99.

photo courtesy of Yarrabee Garden & Iris

'Painted Blue' (Barry Blyth, R.


1991). Sdlg. V84-A. TB, 36" (91 cm),
EML. Deep blue violet; beards blue;
ruffled S. 'Swirling Seas' X 'Pledge
Allegiance'. Tempo Two 1991/92.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Painted Pictures' (Richard Ernst, R.


1992) Sdlg. 84X-61. TB, 42" (107
cm), Midseason bloom. Standards
blue; style arms blue tipped gold on
crests; Falls royal purple edged
lighter; beards yellow; ruffled. B1871: (('Bayberry Candle' 'Hi Top') x
'Ringo') X 'Ringo'. Cooley 1991.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Painted Pink' ( Gordon Plough, R.


1970). Sdlg. 65-5-5. TB, 28" (71 cm),
Early midseason bloom. Azalea pink
(618/3) self; azalea (618) beard.
'Candy Sweet' X 'Flaming Heart'.
Eden Road 1971.

photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Palace Gossip' (Barry Blyth,


registered 1981). Seedling M23-2.
TB, height 34" (86 cm), early to early
mid season bloom. Standards nearly
solid burgundy; falls white, 3/4"
border of burgundy; burgundy beard
tipped bronze. 'Going My Way' X
'Caramba'. Tempo Two 1983/84.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Pale Moonlight' (Edward Essig,


1930) TB, Midseason bloom. . Color
Class B1L ('Caterina' X 'Marian
Mohr') X ('California Blue'). Essig
1931; Honorable Mention American
Iris Society 1933; Bulletin of The
American Iris Society 60: p.66
February 1936.

photo courtesy of

'Palomino' (David Hall, R. 1951).


TB, height 36" (91 cm), Midseason
bloom. Color Class Y3. Buff-yellow,
darker edging both standards and
falls, tangerine beard. 'Hi Time' X 4631. Cooley 1952. Honorable Mention
1952; Award of Merit 1954.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Paltec' (Ferdinand Denis, R. 1929)


IMB (Micellaneous bearded) Mid
bloom season. Color Code-B1L.
Light blue self. References Denis
1920a, Cayeaux 1931; Simonet 1938;
Horticulture 17: 5, 96. 1March 1939
with black & white illustration Iris
tectorum X 'Edina'.

photo courtesy of Iris City Gardens

'Panama Fling' (Richard Ernst, R.


1989). Sdlg. A107-2. TB, 36" (91
cm), Midseason bloom. Standards
pink infused violet on midrib; Falls
bluish lavender blending to violet at
edge, violet brown shoulders;
tangerine beard; ruffled and laced.
R80-101: ('Millrace' x 'Christmas
Time') X 'Cherry Smoke'. Cooley's
Gardens 1989.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Pantomime' (Sanford Babson, R.


1968) Sdlg. P91-19. TB, 40" (102
cm), M S pearl; F pearl with faint
greenish tinge, yellow edging on
hafts. (('Rehobeth' x 'Mary
McClellan') x ('Tobacco Road' x 'Bali
Belle')) X ((('Vatican Purple' x
'Spanish Peaks') x red sdlg.)) x
'Commentary'))). Melrose Gardens
1970. Honorable Mention 1973.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Paper Doll' (Rbt. Schreiner, R.


1956) Sdlg. G-260Q. TB, 34" (86
cm), ML. White with narrow corona
of orchid-rose. (('Beau Ideal' x
'Wasatch') x Schreiner sdlg.) X
'Minnie Colquitt'. Schreiner 1956.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Paprika Fono's' (Iris Nelson,


registered 1989). TB, height 36" (91
cm), very early to early season
bloom, repeat bloom (Sept in CA).
Standards heavily stitched cayenne
red brown, cream yellow midrib; falls
cream yellow ground, widely banded
cayenne red brown; dark yellow
orange beard; lightly ruffled.
Seedlings involving 'Smoke
Rings','Sun Snap', 'Dcolletage',
'Plum Crazy', 'Plum Gleam'. Pacific
Coast Hybridizers 1987.

'Paradise' (Joseph Gatty, R. 1979).


Sdlg. G55-2. TB, 33" (84 cm).
Midseason late bloom. Standards
peach-pink (M&P 9-AB-5); Falls
slightly creamier peach-pink (9-AB4); Chinese orange beard tipped paler.
'Playgirl' 'May Dancer' x 'Princess').
Keppel 1980.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Paradise Pink' (E. Greig Lapham,


R. 1949). Sdlg. No. E-9. TB, , Late
bloom season. Color Class R4M,
Orange pink self with tangerine
beards. 'Forerunner' X No. H-6:
('Spindrift' x 'Isabellina').

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Paris Kiss' (Barry Blyth, R. 1983).


Sdlg. N78-1. TB, 34" (86 cm), MML. S. pastel pink to near white; F.
pale pastel pink overlaid around hafts
with a smooth blending of orchid
over balance; white beard tipped
tangerine. ('Orchid Tapestry' x 'Twist
and Shout') X 'Chimbolam'. Tempo
Two 1983/84

photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Paris Opera' (Cliff Benson, R.


1969). Sdlg. 67-13. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1F,
Mauve, lilac and violet self; ruffled;
blue tipped beard. 'Rippling Waters'
X 'Skywatch'. C. Benson 1972.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Paris Original' ( Joseph Ghio, R.


1980) Sdlg. 76-175K. TB, 38" (97
cm), ML-VL. Cranberry orchid; red
beard. 72-92R: (( 'Ponderosa' x
'Debby Rairdon') x ( 'Show Time' x
'San Leandro')) X 72-88R:
(('Ponderosa' x 'New Moon') x
'Aloha'). Bay View Gardens 1981.
Honorable Mention 1983.

photo courtesy of

Parisian Blue (Schreiner, R. 1964)


Sdlg. T-799-H. TB, 39 (99 cm), ML. Rich light blue self. Sylvan
Stream X Melissa. Schreiner1965.
Honorable Mention 1966.

photo courtesy of Schreiners Iris Gardens

'Parquet' (Bryce Williamson, R.


1987). Sdlg. 8381. TB, 38" (97 cm),
Early to midseason bloom. Standards
cream ground, heavily blended and
stitched rose brown; Falls cream
ground, 1/2" muted rose brown
plicata border, dark sandalwood
brown hafts; light lemon yellow
beard; ruffled. 'Plum Gleam' X
'Flamenco'. Pacific Coast Hybridizers
1987.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Party Dress' (Tell Muhlestein, R.


1950). TB height 36", Midseason to
late bloom. Color Class OR1.
Medium shell-pink self. (45-22A:
'Lancaster' x D. Hall 42-10) X 4622B, sister to 'Pink Formal'. Tell
1951. Honorable Mention 1951;
Award of Merit 1954.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Party Lights' (Schreiner, R. 1995)


Sdlg. AA 978-2. TB, 38" (97 cm),
ML. S. apricot yellow (RHS 17A); F.
white center, 3/4" apricot yellow rim;
beards tangerine. V 368-2: (S 657-1:
(((((('Amethyst Flame' x 'Lavish
Lady') x 'Arctic Flame') x 'White
Taffeta') x 'Launching Pad') x 'Joyce
Terry') x ('Something Else' x
((('Golden Ice' x 'Celestial Glory') x
'Flaming Star') x 'Gold Trimmings')))
x 'Aphrodisiac') X V 322-2: ('China
Dragon' x 'Spiced Orange'). Schreiner
1995.
photo courtesy of Selinas Iris Garden

'Party Look' (Schreiner, R. 1975).


Sdlg. D 1022-F. TB, 36" (91 cm), ML. Fluted Chinese coral-pink self; self
beard. 'Pink Horizon' X 'Irish
Lullaby'. Schreiner 1975.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Parvar' OB (Sir Michael Foster,


BRS) AB, DMB, low height, M. Blue
blended bitone. I. paradoxa X I.
variegata. Foster, Van Tubergen,
1900.

photo courtesy of

'Pass The Wine' (Barry Blyth, R.


1985). Sdlg. Q101-5. TB, 36" (91
cm), Early to Midseason bloom.
Standards champagne with smoky
lavender infusion; Falls velvety
smoky red plum, 1/4" lilac rose edge;
brilliant tangerine red beard.
'Tomorrow's Child' X 'Magic Man'.
Tempo Two 1985/86.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Passion Flower' ( Monty Byers, R.


1989). Seedling D221-1-B. TB,
height 35" (89 cm), midseason to late
bloom. Standards coral pink lightly
infused orchid pink in center,
suffused yellow gold rim; orchid
styles, yellow crests; Falls crystalline
orchid, violet texture veining overall,
suffused yellow gold rim, gold hafts
and pink infusion spread out and
down from around pinkish orange
beard, white horns. 'Beverly Sills' X (
'Sky Hooks' x 'Condottiere').
Moonshine Gardens 1991.
photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Pastel Etching' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1986). Sdlg. 80-36. TB, 32" (81 cm),
M. S. medium orchid; F. light orchid,
widely banded deeper orchid; yellow
beard tipped blue; heavily ruffled;
pronounced fragrance. 'Lavender
Ribbon' X 'Fringed Lace'. Klehm
Nursery 1987.

photo courtesy of

'Pastel Lei' (Opal Brown, R. 1988)


Sdlg. 82-7B7. TB, 32" (81 cm), EM.
S. light lavender (RHS 75C); F.
lightly crimped lavender (75D); light
tangerine beard tipped lavender. 801D9: ('Pink Sleigh' x 'Dawn Light') X
Blushing Pink. Roris Gardens 1989.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Pat Loughran' (J. Durrance, R.


1989). Sdlg. D86-33. TB, 35" (89
cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled dark
purple. 'Good Knight' X 'Black Soul'.
Long's Gardens 1989.

photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Patent Leather' (Schreiner, R.


1971) Sdlg. A 703-1. TB, 34" (86
cm), L. Dark blue-black-violet self;
self beard. 'Prince Indigo' X
'Nightside'. Schreiner 1971.
Honorable Mention 1972.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pathfinder' (Mrs. C. Whiting, R.


1948). Sdlg. 4240. TB, Midseason
late bloom. Color Class R4L.
'Mirabelle' x 'Angelus'.

photo courtesy of

'Patience' (Schortman R. 1955) TB


height 36". Mid bloom season. Color
code-RV1. Magenta self (M & P 11J53).

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Patina' (Keith Keppel, R. 1976).


Sdlg. 71-28C. TB, 35" (89 cm), M. S.
greenish yellow (M&P 10-G-1 )
ground with almost complete
suffusion of olive (13-H-3); F.
greenish yellow (10-A-1 to 10-G-1),
narrow edging of 13-H-3, java brown
(8-J-7) veining at hafts; dull brown
beard. 'Limerick' X 'Roundup'.
Keppel 1978.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Patrice' (Fred DeForest, 1944). TB,


Midseason bloom, Color Class Y8M.
'Tiffany' x 'Salar'.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Patrician' (Nesmith, selector for


originator, H. F. Hall, R. 1952). Sdlg.
W-60. TB, 36" (91 cm), ML. Color
Class-W1, White self; overlay of
barium-yellow on F., surrounding
beard of same yellow. (Name
released by selector to originator.).
Parentage: Hall W36 X Hall W28.
Fairmount 1953.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Patterdale' (Randall, R. 1955). TB,


36" (91 cm), M. Color Class-B1P,
Pale-blue self. ( 'Helen McGregor' x
'Cahokia') X 'Jane Phillips'.
Orpington 1959, Fairmount. British
Dykes Medal 1961.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Paul Black' (Thomas Johnson, R.


2002). Seedling R103A. TB, height
42" (107 cm), Mid Late bloom
season. Medium dark purple blue;
beards dark orange; pronounced spicy
fragrance. 'Tom Johnson' X 'Star
Fleet'. Mid-America 2003; Franklin
Cook Cup 2004; Honorable Mention
2005; Award of Merit 2007; Wister
Medal 2009; American Dykes Medal
2010.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Pauline Cooley' ( Larry Gaulter, R.


1988). Sdlg. 78-69. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Midseason to late bloom. Standards
caramel pink; Falls white ground,
edged caramel; red beard; laced. Inv.
'Tupelo Honey' lines. Cooley's
Gardens 1988.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Pay The Price' (Graeme Grosvenor,


R. 1999). Sdlg. V103-X. TB, 34" (86
cm), M. S. white, heavily overlaid
light blue; F. white, darker blue rim;
beards white, tipped blue. T9-1:
('Marriage Vows' x 'Snowbrook') X
'Zipper Stitch' sib. Rainbow Ridge
1999/2000. Australian Dykes Medal
2003.

photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Peace And Harmony' (Joseph Ghio,


R. 1991) Sdlg. 86-34M. TB, 40" (102
cm), EML. True violet; beards white.
82-124ZZ, 'Inaugural Ball' sib, X
'Silverado'. Bay View 1992.
Honorable Mention 1994.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Peach Frost' (Schreiner, R. 1972).


Sdlg. B 700-AA. TB, 38" (97 cm),
ML. S. uniform frosty peach-pink
with copper highlights; F. white blaze
in center, distinct margin of S. color,
ruffled; light tangerine beard. 'May
Delight' X 'Christmas Time'.
Schreiner 1972.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Peach Picotee' (Schreiner, R. 1990).


Sdlg. S 504-A. TB, 35" (89 cm),
Medium season Bloomer. S. apricot
peach (RHS 19C); F. white, 1/4"
picoteed rosy rim; beards tangerine;
ruffled. Involved parentage includng:
'Rippling Waters', 'Annabel Lee' sib,
'Claudia Rene', 'Fairy Rose',
'Cashmere', 'Amethyst Flame',
'Wonderment, 'Miriam Steel' sib,
'Starina', 'Lilac Champagne',
'Alpenrose', 'Whole Cloth',
'Broadway Star', 'Giant Rose',
'Maytime', 'Opal Beauty', 'Wine And
Roses', 'Champagne Music',
'Christmas Time', 'Orchid Brocade',
'Emma Cook'. Schreiner 1990.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Peach Spot' (George Shoop, R.


1973). Sdlg. 68-30-1. TB, 36" (91
cm). Midseason bloom. Standards
lightly ruffled white; Falls white with
large medium peach spot; tangerine
beard. 'Snow Peach' X sib. Shoop
1973.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Peach Sundae' (Bernard Hamner R.


1975). Sdlg. 73-7. TB, 34-36" (86-91
cm), Early to midseason bloom.
Standards nearly white, enhanced by
light peach wash on midrib; Falls
lightly ruffled peach-pink (RHS
29C); tangerine beard. (( 'Campus
Flirt' x sdlg.) x 'Java Dove') X (
'Becky Lee' x 'Snow Peach'). Hamner
1978.

photo courtesy of

'Peach Taffeta' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1972). Sdlg. 71-36. TB, 34" (86 cm).
Midseason bloom. Peach self (close
to RHS 20C), ruffled and waved
Falls; deep peach beard. 66-76:
(('Pink Ice'x 59-55) x 'Yellow
Chiffon') X 67-49. Rudolph 1973.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Pearl Chiffon' (Steve Varner, R.


1971). Sdlg. 884. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Early to late bloom. Standards true
lavender (blending of RHS 76C and
85D); Falls light lavender (76D and
85D); lavender beard. 'Avis' X
'Rippling Waters'. Illini Iris 1972.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pearl Island' (T. Muhlestein, R.


1975). Sdlg. 600. TB, 40" (102 cm),
M-L. S. pale yellow; F. mother of
pearl with slight blue cast, edged tan;
yellow beard. 'Sheer Genius' X
'Flamingo Lake'. Tell 1975.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Pearls Of Wisdom' (Joseph Ghio,


R. 1984) Sdlg. 80-155K. TB, 34" (86
cm), E-L. Cream with cream pink
underglow; red beard tipped white.
77-53E: ('Entourage' x ('Carved
Cameo' x 'Louise Watts')) X 77-50P:
(('Queen Of Hearts' x 73-122Z: ('Hi
Top' x (('Ponderosa' x 'Travel On') x
'Peace Offering'))) x ('Old Flame' x
'Pink Angel')). Bay View Gardens
1985.

photo courtesy of

'Pearly Waters' ( Chet Tompkins, R.


1967) TB, 40" (102 cm), M-VL.
Silver-white self with faint milky tint;
blue beard. 'Mountain Music' X 'High
Above'. Fleur de Lis 1967.

photo courtesy of Shelly Ayers

'Pebble Fresh' (Graeme Grosvenor,


R. 1998). Sdlg. V27-10. TB, 35" (89
cm), Early midseason bloom.
Standards mauve lavender; Falls
mauve, darker overlay, white lines
and spray pattern; beards yellow,
tipped white. 'Mixture' X 'Storyline'.
Rainbow Ridge 1998/99.

photo courtesy of J Ross

'Peg Dabagh' OB- ( Tom Craig, R.


1948). AB, TMB, Early bloom
season. Color Class B1L, Tall light
blue self. 'Purissima' X 'Capitola'.
Craig, 1948.

photo courtesy of

'Peking Dancer' (Barry Blyth, R.


1985). Sdlg. N100-3. TB, 32" (81
cm), E-M. S. oyster white, chartreuse
midrib; F. charteuse overlaid light
olive green, browner overlay at hafts;
gold beard. ('Snow Peach' x 'Outer
Limits') X 'Chimbolam'. Tempo Two
1985/86.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Penchant' (R. Harding, R. 1983).


Sdlg. 24-73D. TB, 36" (91 cm), M.
Powder blue; white beard tipped
lemon. 'Mary Frances' X 'Full Tide'.
Tempo Two 1986/87. Australian
Dykes Medal 1991.

photo courtesy of

'Penny A Pinch' (W. Steinhauer, R.


1976) Sdlg. 5901. TB, 36" (91 cm).
Midseason to late bloom. Yellow-tan
self; deep yellow-orange beard.
'Sunsite' X 'Denver Mint'. Cordon
Bleu 1977. Honorable Mention 1978;
Award of Merit 1980.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Penny Lane' ( Larry Lauer, R.


1999). Sdlg. 93-334-1. TB, 34" (86
cm), Midseason bloom. Standards
and style arms saffron yellow; Falls
cadmium orange, rim darker; beards
tangerine; ruffled, lightly laced; slight
sweet fragrance. 'Voltage' X 91-160: (
'Gratuity' x 'Bogota'). Lauer's Flowers
1999.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Peppermint Cream' (Richard Ernst,


R. 2001) Sdlg. QM103-2-12. TB, 37"
(94 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled
cool pink, Falls lighter; beards
tangerine red; slight sweet fragrance.
Sib to 'She's All That'. Cooley 2001.
Honorable Mention 2005.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

'Peppermint Crush' (O. David


Niswonger, R. 1981). Sdlg. 15-78.
TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom.
Standards pink; Falls white, ruffled
and laced pink rim and slight pink at
hafts; tangerine beard. Buckles 71-17:
('Stained Ivory' x 'Butterscotch Trim')
X 1-76: ('Secret Wishes' x ('May
Melody' x 'Fleeta' x 'Golden Years'
sib))). Cape Iris 1982.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Perfect Couple' ( Joseph Ghio, R.


1983) Sdlg. 78-106-D. TB, 36" (91
cm), E & RE. S. mid-blue; F. white
with slight blue cast; light yellow
beard. 75-188G: ('Surf Rider' x ('Sea
Venture' x 'Mystique')) X 75-173-O:
('Crushed Velvet' x 'Intuition').
Maryott's Gardens 1984.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Perfect Gift' (Keith Keppel, R.


1995). Sdlg. 89-29B. TB, 34" (86
cm), M. Pale pink (M&P 1-B-1), F.
paler (1-A-1) below beard; style arms
slightly deeper (1-C-7); beards soft
orangish pink (1-I-11/12), deeper in
throat; ruffled. 'Social Event' X
'Femme Fatale'. Keppel 1996.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Perfecta' (Mary Dunn, R. 1982).


Sdlg. M76-591-E. TB, 38" (97 cm).
Midseason to late bloom. Standards
dark red violet with white area at
midrib; Falls dark red violet with
white area around violet beard.
'Midway' X 'Rondo'. MAD Garden
1984.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Perilous Journey' (Richard Ernst,


R. 1993). Sdlg. HS902-1. TB, 36" (91
cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled dark
blue purple, lighter blue zonal area
around blue beards. 'Lavender Luck'
X 'Dusky Challenger'. Cooley 1993.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Persian Berry' ( Larry Gaulter, R.


1976). Seedling 73-44. TB, height
35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Light
mulberry and lavender blend; deep
tangerine beard; lightly ruffled.
'Holiday House' X ( 'Holiday House'
x 'Tiburon). Cooley's Gardens 1977.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Persian Gown' (Opal Brown, R.


1985) Sdlg. 79-3F. TB, 40" (102 cm),
Early-Mid bloom season. Violet
purple (near RHS 77A). Lighter area
around sienna orange (171A) beard,
lightly fringed edge. 77-2A43:
('Schiaparelli' sib x 'Saber Dance') X
77-1A7: (('Baroque' x 'Saber Dance')
x 'Silver Shower'). Brown's Sunnyhill
Gardens 1985. Honorable Mention
1988.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Persian Pattern' (Tom Craig, R.


1950). OP, 35" (89 cm), EM. Color
Class-Y/RD2, Procyclus. Dull gold
and maroon. 'Gay Senorita' x 'IbMac'. Craig 1950.

photo by Rosalie Figge, via AIS Encyclopedia

'Phalanx' (Rbt. Schreiner, R. 1951)


TB, 36" (91 cm), E. Fuchsia-hued
self, bluish blaze. 'Red Amber' x
'Lothario'. Schreiner 1951.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pheasant Feathers' (Larry Johnson,


R. 1999) Seedling JO91-67A. TB,
height 45" (114 cm), Midseason to
late bloom. Standards tan; Falls
violet, brown shoulders and rim;
beards gold; slight sweet fragrance.
'Jovial Vagabond' sibling X
'Impressionist'. Cooley 1999.
Honorable Mention 2001.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Physique' (Barry Blyth, R. 1988).


Sdlg. U68-2. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early
midseason bloom. Standards powder
blue; Falls iridescent violet; bright
tangerine beard. 'Street Dancer' X
('Mossenova' x 'Chinese Treasure').
Tempo Two 1988/89.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Picasso' (Bryce Williamson, R.


1989) Sdlg. 2086-3. TB, 36" (91 cm).
Early to midseason bloom. Standards
white ground with wide full blue
violet plicata markings; Falls white
ground, 3/4" full blue violet plicata
edge; cream yellow beard; ruffled.
'Centre Court' X 'Simile'. Pacific
Coast Hybridizers 1989.

photo courtesy of Glanavon Iris Patch

'Picasso Moon' (Schreiner, R. 2000)


Sdlg. EE 787-1. TB, 39" (99 cm),
Midseason bloom. Canary yellow
(RHS 9A) self; beards yellow.
'Golden Ecstasy' X 'Peach Bisque'.
Schreiner 2000. Honorable Mention
2004.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Picture Bouquet' (Opal Brown, R.


1955) Sdlg. 5-1-54. TB, 36" (91 cm),
EM. Pink self, deep coral beard. ('Hit
Parade' x 'Pink Formal') x 'Party
Dress'. Sunnyhills 1956.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pierre Menard' (Eva Faught, R.


1946) TB. Early/Midseason bloom.
Color Class-B1M. (('Purissima' x
('Purissima' x 'Santa Barbara')) X
'Santa Clara'.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Piety' (Charles Branch, R. 1957).


Sdlg. 5609. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to
midseason bloom. Color Class W1.
'Snow Goddess' X sdlg. 5339.
Sunnyhills, Branch 1960.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pilbarra' (Royce Spinkston, R.


1960). TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason
bloom. Color Class-V2, Deep purpleground plicata, white patch on Falls.
'Blue Shimmer' X 'Aldura'. Spinkston
1961

photo courtesy of

'Pinafore Lass' (Franklin Cook, R.


1950). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason
bloom. Color Class-BV/W2,
Campanula-violet and white. 'Snow
Flurry' x 'White Wedgewood'. Cook
1951.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pink Angel' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1972). Sdlg. 70-75. TB, 29" (74 cm),
E. S. light pink (RHS 49C); F. light
pink, blending to pale pink at center,
deeper pink haft; sharp pink beard.
'Pink Sleigh' X 'Cream Taffeta'.
Rudolph 1973.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pink Attraction' (Earl Hall, R.


1987). Sdlg. 81-114-1N. TB, 30" (76
cm). Early midseason bloom and
rebloom. (Aug-Oct in OH). Ruffled
light pink (RHS 36C), light streak of
violet (84C) below orange beard.
'Jean Guymer' X 'Vanity'. Hall's
Flower Garden 1988.

photo courtesy of Iris City Gardens

'Pink Belle' (V. Wood, R. 1983).


Sdlg. 79-9. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to
Medium Bloomer. Pink (RHS 49C);
tangerine pink beard. 76-38: ((('New
Frontier' x 'Signature') x 68-36) x
('Glendale' x 'Pink Divinity')) X 7532: (('Pink Divinity' x ('El Monsour' x
'Christmas Time')) x 'Pink Sleigh').
Corlew 1984.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Pink Bountiful' (Paul Cook, R.


1949) TB. Midseason bloom. Color
Class R3L. (('Harriet Thoreau') x
(('Susan Bliss' x 'Morning Splendor')
x 'Varese' x 'Rameses'))). Longfield
Iris Farm 1949.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Cameo' (Orville Fay, 1944).


TB, Midseason bloom. Color CodeR4L. #41-40 x 'Overture'

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pink Champagne' ( Larry Lauer, R.


2001). Sdlg. 446-3. TB, 31" (79 cm),
Early bloom. Ruffled azalea pink self;
beards mandarin red; pronounced
sweet fragrance. 89-53-1: ('Sinister' x
( 'Royal Premire' x 'Cayene Pepper'))
X 'Pagan Pink'. Lauer 2001.

photo courtesy of Yarrabee Garden & Iris

'Pink Charming' (Joseph Ghio, R.


1992) Sdlg. 88-11D. TB, 36" (91
cm), EM. Light pink with heather
plicata markings on F.; beards
tangerine. ('Romanticist' x 82-113G,
'Chuckles' sib) X 'Storyline'. Bay
View 1993. Honorable Mention 1996.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Pink Chimes' (David Hall, R. 1956).


Sdlg. 53-52. TB, 34" (86 cm), M.
Color Class-R1L, Pink self. Two pink
sdlgs. Cooley 1957.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pink Confection' (Muhlestein, R.


1951). TB, 38" (97 cm), M. Color
Class-OR1, True pink self, deep pink
beard. ('Salmon Shell' x Hall 44-09,
sister to 'Hit Parade') X (Muhlestein
49-11, sister to 'Pink Fulfillment').
Tell 1953.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Confetti' (James Gibson, R.


1975). Sdlg. 32-0A. TB, 38" (97 cm).
Midseason bloom. Ruffled cream
ground plicata marked magenta rosepink; white beard tipped magenta to
orange in the throat. 1-8B: 'Frosty
Kiss' sib X 3-7A. Gibson 1976.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pink Ember' (James Gibson, R.


1972). Sdlg. 4-8A. TB, 37" (94 cm),
M-L. S. rose-pink with violet-pink
veining, ruffled; F. rose pink with
violet-pink stitched rim; persimmon
orange beard. 'Summer Silk' X 176A. Gibson 1973.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pink Enchantment' (Tell


Muhlestein, R. 1953). TB, 34" (86
cm), EM. Color Class-OR1, Deep
pink self, beard pinkish red.
'Raspberry Ice Cream' X Muhlestein
49-11 (sister to 'Pink Fulfillment').
Tell 1954.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Flare' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1955).


Sdlg. 26. TB, 40" (102 cm).
Midseason bloom. Color Class R4L.
Salmon-pink and rosy orchid-pink,
white veins radiating from tangerine
beard.'Buffawn' X 'Flora Zenor'.
Rainbow 1955.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Formal' (Tell Muhlestein, R.


1947). TB, , Early/Midseason/Late
bloom. Color Class!R4M, Deep pink
self; beards red-tangerine; slightly
ruffled. 'Golden Eagle' X Loomis SQ72. Tell 1949.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pink Fulfillment' (Tell Muhlestein,


R. 1951) Sdlg. 49-11C. TB, 38" (97
cm), M-L Pink self. Sdlg. 47-72:
('Gold Ruffles' x 45-64-1A: ('Alice
Harding' x Loomis "Type Dore")) X
'Pink Formal'. Tell 1954. Honorable
Mention 1954, President's Cup 1954;
Award of Merit 1956.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Horizon' (Schreiners, R.


1967). Sdlg. Y 1322-A. TB, 40" (102
cm), M. Color Class-O1P, Evenly
colored flamingo pink self including
beard. 'Court Ballet' X P 101-3 ('Pink
Fulfillment' x 'May Hall'). Schreiners
1968.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Pink Ice' (Nate Rudolph, R. 1960).


Sdlg. A-57-10. TB, 34" (86 cm), M.
Color Class-R1P, Pale pink self. 5555 X 'Fleeta'. Moldovan 1962.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Pink 'N' Mint' (Schreiner,


registered 1979) Seedling H936-A.
TB, height 36" (91 cm), mid to late
season bloom. Standards light shrimp
to salmon-pink; falls frosty uranium
to light lime green; light coral beard.
D 990-3: (Bro. Charles 59-12 x 'Pink
Horizon') X 'Pink Taffeta'. Schreiner
1979. Honorable Mention 1982.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

Pink Opal' (Jacob Sass, 1934) TB.


Midseason late bloom. Color Class
R1L.

photo courtesy of Don McQueen

'Pink Petticoat' (Leslie Donnell, R.


1984) Sdlg. 80-23-6. TB, 34" (86
cm), Midseason bloom. Standards
pale pink (RHS 63D); Falls deeper
pink (74C), blending to lipstick pink
at hafts; red beard. 78-19-21: (
'Dingley Dawn' x 'Latin Tempo') X
'Venetian Dancer'.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Pink Plume' (Rbt. Schreiner, R.


1951) TB, 36" (91 cm), M. Orchidpink self. 'Harriet Thoreau' X
(('Angelus' x ('Matula' x sdlg.)).
Schreiner 1951. Honorable Mention
1952; Award of Merit 1954.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pink Salmon' (Tell Muhlestein, R.


1947) TB, Early/Midseason bloom.
Color Class R4L. 'Spindrift' x 'Golden
Eagle'.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Satin' (Jacob Sass, 1930) TB.


Midseason bloom. Color Class R1L.
Lilac pink self. 'Trostringer' x
'Aphrodite'.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pink Sensation' (David Hall, R.


1947) TB. Color Class R4L. Pink
sdlg. x 'Courtier'.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Serenity' (Bro. Charles


Reckamp, R. 1957). Sdlg. 55-16. TB,
30" (76 cm), Mid bloom season.
Color Class-R1L, Salmon-pink self.
Seedling. 51-51 X 'Enchanted Pink'.
Mission 1958.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Sleigh' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1970). Sdlg. 67-40. TB, 30" (76 cm).
Midseason bloom. Standards bluepink with touch of lavender (Wilson
530/1); Falls blue-pink (530/2) with
lighter area at center; ruffled, laced;
red beard. 65-50 X 'Pink Taffeta'.
Rudolph 1970.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pink Surprise' (Hamacher, R.


1957). TB, 34" (86 cm), E. Color
Class-R1L, Deep-pink self, yellow at
haft; tangerine beard. 'Pink Sensation'
X 'Happy Birthday'.

photo courtesy of

'Pink Taffeta' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1965). Seedling 65-29. TB, 31" (79
cm), Early to Medium Bloomer.
Color Class-R3L, Standards rose-pink
(Wilson 427/1); falls rose-pink
(427/2). 63-29 (Fay 56-06: sibling to
'Arctic Flame' x 59-31) X 61-42
('Pink Ice' x 59-55). Moldovan 1968.
Honorable Mention 1969; Judges
Choice 1969; Award of Merit 1971;
American Dykes Medal 1975.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pinwheel' (Schreiner, R. 1961) Sdlg.


R-161-A. TB, 36" (91 cm), M-L.
Ruby-burgundy heavily striated
white, a self-fancy. 'Karachi' X 'Gene
Wild'. Schreiner 1962. High
Commendation 1961, Honorable
Mention 1963.

photo courtesy of irisparadaise.com

'Pioneer' (Arthur John Bliss, 1924)


TB height 36" Early bloom season.
(('Pacquita' I. pallida) X ('Cordelia' x
'Palidin'?))

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Pipes Of Pan' (Opal Brown, R.


1963). Sdlg. H-7-61. TB, 39" (99
cm), M-L. Color Class-Y4V, S
cream, rose infusion in midrib; F
medium red-violet; tangerine beard.
(('Pinnacle' x pink sdlg.) F2 X 'Gypsy
Lullaby'). Brown's Sunnyhill Gard
1963.

photo courtesy of Lyn Chappell

'Pirate's Quest' (Schreiner, R. 1991)


Sdlg. T 1321-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), M.
Aureolin yellow (RHS 3A), white
signal; self beards. Unknown X 'Well
Endowed'. Schreiner 1992. Honorable
Mention 1994.

photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Pistachio' ( Joseph Ghio, R. 1973)


Sdlg. 69-115K. TB, 36" (91 cm), E-L.
Medium green self with slight yellow
infusion; light green beard.
'Glenwood' sib X (('Denver Mint' x
'Oasis') x ('Willow Wisp' x 'Swami'
sib)). Bay View Gardens 1974.
Honorable Mention 1975.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Planned Treasure' (E. Burger, R.


1985). Sdlg. P-3. TB, 34" (86 cm),
Early to Late Bloomer. S. flesh pink;
F. white, washed orchid purple
halfway out, 3/4" orchid purple band;
tangerine beard; ruffled; slight
fragrance. 'Timely Treasure' X
'Dream Romance'. Mid-America
Gardens 1985.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Play With Fire' (Schreiner, R.


1987). Sdlg. N 775-A. TB, 36" (91
cm). Midseason bloom. Heavily
ruffled chrysanthemum crimson
(HCC 824/1); self beard. G 853-AA:
('Paris Lights' x B 357-A: (W 440-A
x 'Fireball')) X I 698-1: ('Post Time' x
B 767-1: (R 1013-12 x 'Wild
Ginger')). Schreiner 1987.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Playboy Prince' (Cliff Benson, R.


1978). Sdlg. 76-45. TB, 38" (97 cm),
Midseason bloom. Ruffled deep blue
self; medium blue beard. 'Shipshape'
X 'Maestro Puccini'. C. Benson 1981.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pleasure Dome' ( Ben Hager, R.


1979). Sdlg. T3322-Oc. TB, 40" (102
cm), ML. Orchid self; pale yellow
beard. T2590A: ((('Golden Stairs' x
('Queen's Lace' x (Babson E61-1 x
'Figurine'))) x 'Morning Breeze') x
'Dream Time') X 'Igloo'. Melrose
Gardens 1982.

photo courtesy of Shelley Ayres

'Pleated Gown' (E. Roderick, R.


1979). Sdlg. Y7701. TB, 34" (86 cm),
Late bloom. Standards medium
yellow; Falls light yellow with heavy
pleating and ruffling; yellow-tipped
beard. 'Mellow Yellow' X 'Mount
Spokane'. Roderick 1981.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Iris

'Plum Fun' (Schreiner, R. 2001).


Seedling FF 293-1. TB, 37" (94 cm),
Mid bloom season. Standards and
style arms bishops purple (RHS
79D); falls plum purple (79A); beards
plum purple. 'Raspberry Wine' X
'Mulberry Punch'. Schreiner 2001.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

'Plum Gleam' (James Gibson, R.


1975) Sdlg. 32-2B. TB, 38" (97 cm).
Early bloom. Standards magenta rose
speckles over clean cream ground,
thinning to cream at base; Falls 1/4"
outer band of magenta rose around
rim, continuing inward with band of
speckles, warm cream center; white
beard tipped magenta to orange on
outer end. 'Blueberry Trim' X 'Smoke
Rings'. Gibson 1976. Honorable
Mention 1979.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Plum News' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1981). Sdlg. 80-26. TB, 36" (91 cm),
M. S. brown with touch of plum
blending; F. plum with ruffled brown
band; brown reverse; violet-tipped
beard; pronounced fragrance. 76-29:
(73-38 x ('Cream Taffeta' x 'Yvonne
Burt')) X 'Ruffled Surprise'. Klehm
Nursery 1985.

photo courtesy of

'Poem Of Ecstasy' (Ben Hager,


registered 1995). Seedling
T5431Pk/DpLv. TB, height 36" (91
cm), mid season bloomer. Standards
clear peach pink; falls smooth deep
lavender; beards soft tangerine;
fluted, ruffled. T4235CrPk/Lv:
('Merry Madrigal' x 'Mother Earth') X
'Adventuress'. Cooley 1997.
Honorable Mention 1999; Award of
Merit 2001; Wister Medal 2004.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Poet' (Bryce Williamson, R. 1979).


Sdlg. 4277-4. TB, 38" (97 cm),
Midseason bloom. Standards medium
lavender pink, sanded rose-pink; Falls
creamy light lavender-pink, sanded
rose-pink at hafts, medium lavenderpink plicata edge; coral-red beard
tipped white. 'Osage Buff' X 'Smoke
Rings'. Pacific Coast Hybridizers
1984.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Poetic' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1991) Sdlg.


86-119N2. TB, 42" (107 cm), L-VL.
S. coral orange; F. white, coral
orange edge and shoulders; beards
tangerine. ('Winning Note' x
'Caption') X ('Designer Gown' x 82200M: (78-221U: (('Flareup' x 73122Z: ('Hi Top' x (('Ponderosa' x
'Travel On') x 'Peace Offering'))) x
76-37F: ('Ballet In Orange' x 73122Z)) x 80-208: (('Artiste' x 'Tupelo
Honey') x (('Malaysia' x 'Carolina
Honey') x 73-122Z)))). Bay View
1992. Honorable Mention 1994.
photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Poetry In Motion' (Perry Dyer, R.


1998). Sdlg. 91-174A. TB, 34" (86
cm), ML. Ruffled white ground
plicata, heavy medium orchid lilac
stitching; style arms lilac orchid;
beards coral to shrimp, occasional
small horn. 'Lovebird' X 'Tide Mark'.
Contemporary 1999.

photo courtesy of NZIS Slide Set

'Poet's Dream' (Opal Brown, R.


1957) Sdlg. 6-21-B-3. TB, 36" (91
cm), M. White self; light yellow
beard. (('Gold Ruffles' x 'Chamois') x
'Altar Light') X 'Rehobeth'.
Sunnyhills 1958. Honorable Mention
1958; Award of Merit 1960.

photo courtesy of

'Polished Manners' (Keith Keppel,


R. 2000). Sdlg. 90-81A. TB, 36" (91
cm), Early to Medium Bloomer.
Fluorite violet (M&P 46-L-12) to
vatican purple (45-L-12), base and
center of S. shaded lighter (44-L-10);
style arms bright royal purple (43-L11); beards canterbury (43-K-12);
slight sweet fragrance. 86-60B:
('Evening Gown' x 'Sea Wolf') X
'Larry Gaulter'. Keppel 2000.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Polka Time' (Schortman, R. 1957).


Sdlg. 359. TB, 34" (86 cm), EM-L.
Color Class-VB3, S. blue-violet; F.
violet-blue. ('Snow Flurry' x 'Violet
Symphony') x ('Sable' x 'Chivalry').
Schortman 1958.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Polynesian Flame' (Barry Blyth, R.


1985). Sdlg. P51-C. TB, 36" (91 cm),
M. S. butterscotch; F. burgundy,
blacker at center; old gold beard,
lavender at tip. 'Tranquil Star' X
('Love Chant' x 'Festive Skirt').
Tempo Two 1985/86.

photo courtesy of

'Polynesian Princess'
(Barry Blyth, R. 1981).
Sdlg. M57-10. TB, 36" (91
cm), M-ML. Peach pink
with heavy rose pink wash
over F., deepening toward
hafts, 1/4" peachy pink edge
on F.; light tangerine beard.
'Lisa Ann' X 'Child Of
Fortune'. Tempo Two
1983/84.

photo courtesy of Shelly Ayers

'Pompano Peach' (Schreiner, R.


1963) Sdlg. P82-A. TB, 36" (91 cm),
E. S soft shade peachy apricot; F
same, more rose; self beard.
(('Radiation' x Lapham F-8) x
('Apricotta' x 'Buffawn') X M170-A:
(inv. sdlgs. x 'Mary Randall').
Schreiner 1963. HM 1964.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Pompeii Lady' (Barry Blyth, R.


1993). Sdlg. X85-B. TB, 36" (91 cm),
ML. S. light apricot, slight smoky
cast; F. soft pastel rose, slight smoky
cast and some light apricot blending
around hafts and vivid tangerine
beard. 'Street Dancer' X 'Mulled
Wine'. Tempo Two 1993/94.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Pompon Two' (Nate Rudolph, R.


1986). Sdlg. 80-71. TB, 30" (76 cm),
L. S. none; white and cream styles; F.
ruffled white, banded pale cream;
white beard; pronounced spicy
fragrance. 'Lilac Frost' X 'Oriental
Etching'. Klehm Nursery 1987.

photo courtesy of Iris City Gardens

'Pond Lily' (Evelyn Jones, registered


1994). Seedling 88E10-6. TB, height
38" (97 cm), Mid bloom season.
Standards veronica violet (HCC
639/3), flushed deeper (639/2) at
midrib; falls veronica violet (639/1)
with pink influence; beards tangerine;
ruffled. Involved parentage including
'Lullaby Of Spring', 'Heather Blush',
'So, 'Lilac Champagne', 'Sand And
Sea', 'Betty Simon', Beattie, 'Spanish
Affair', 'Marilyn C', 'Spanish, 'Orange
Chariot', 'Bright Butterfly', 'Bright ,
'Highland Thistle', 'Twilight, 'Rhoda
Ann', 'Pink Sleigh, 'Elizabeth Stuart',
'Pretty Poise.Honorable Mention
1997; Award of Merit 1999; Wister
Medal 2001.

photo courtesy of Jan Lauritzen

'Pontiff' (F. Carr, R. 1981). Sdlg. 7470-B. TB, 42" (107 cm), ML. Lightly
laced white with yellow veining on
hafts; yellow beard tipped white;
slight fragrance. 'Prized Possession' X
'Silver Shower'. Carr 1984.

photo courtesy of

'Porcelain Ballet' (Paul Black, R.


1984). Sdlg. B81-108. TB, 32" (81
cm), ML. S. rosy apricot, blended to
apricot edge; F. apricot pink blend
with apricot border; bright red orange
beard; ruffled; pronounced sweet
fragrance. 'Old Flame' X 'Instant
Charm'. Mid-America Gardens 1985.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Porcelain Frills' ( Ben Hager, R.


1992). Sdlg. #RE5080BgRfWh. TB,
31" (79 cm), M & RE. Glazed
porcelain white, chartreuse yellow
deep on hafts; beards white, tipped
yellow in throat. 'Many Happy
Returns' X 'Bonus Mama'. Melrose
1993.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Porta Villa' (James Gibson, R.


1972). Sdlg. 6-6N. TB, 43" (109 cm),
M-L. S. beet rose-purple (830/2)
blended with salmon; F. beet rosepurple, salmon ground; nasturtium
orange beard; ruffled. 'April Melody'
X 2-2B. Gibson 1973.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Portfolio' (Thomas Johnson, R.


2002). Sdlg. R126D. TB, 42" (107
cm), ML. S. smoky mauve, midrib
infused orchid; style arms buff peach,
center violet; F. bright fuchsia orchid,
haft and narrow band dusty rose;
beards burnt orange to orange in
throat, orchid on end; slight musky
fragrance. N5A: ('Hawaiian Queen' x
'Edith Wolford') X 'Enchanting'. MidAmerica 2003.

photo courtesy of Seagate Irises, UK

'Portrait Of Amy' (Eleanor


Kegerise, R. 1978) Sdlg. 21-72. TB,
34" (86 cm), Midseason to late
bloom. Ruffled and laced soft pink
self; deeper pink beard. 'Point Clear'
X 'Pink Taffeta'. Eleanor Kegerise
1978.

photo courtesy of Amazing Iris Garden, Katikati

'Post Time' (Schreiner, R. 1971).


Sdlg. B 345-2. TB, 36" (91 cm).
Midseason bloom. Uniform coppery
red self; self beard; ruffled. 'Vitafire'
X V 270-4: ((L 318-1 x M 951-3) x
'Fire Magic'). Schreiner 1971.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Power Of One' (Barry Blyth, R.


1996). Sdlg. B142-1. TB, 38" (96
cm), ML. S. lemon yellow; F. lemon
yellow, white overlay texture veined
lemon, 3/8" lemon edge; beards
lemon gold; spicy fragrance. 'Crme
D'Or' X 'Romantic Mood'. Tempo
Two 1996/97

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Power Surge' ( Joseph Ghio, R.


1990) Sdlg. 87-78F. TB, 40" (102
cm), EML. S. salmon ground overlaid
magenta; F. salmon apricot, lined and
edged magenta. 'Indiscreet' sib x 82236: ('Beyond' x ('Rancho Rose' x
(('Flareup' x 'Osage Buff') x ('Vanity'
x 'Anon')))) X 'Test Pattern' sib. Bay
View 1991. Honorable Mention 1993.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Prairie Clover' (Schreiner, R. 1964)


TB, 38" (97 cm), L. Rich clover-rose
self, copper hafts, coppery cast on
edge of petals. 'Amethyst Flame' X
'Opal Beauty'. Schreiner 1965.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Prairie Sunset' (Hans Peter Sass, R.


1936) TB , Midseason to late bloom.
Color Class S9L. Apricot, rose pink,
and copper blend. 'Sandalwood' X
'Amitola'. Sass 1939. Honorable
Mention 1937; Award of Merit 1941;
American Dykes Medal 1943.

photo courtesy of Seagate Iris, UK

'Praise The Lord' (Jack Boushay, R.


1971). Sdlg. J68C27. TB, 41" (104
cm), Midseason to late bloom.
Standards moorish blue (739/3); Falls
moorish blue (739); white beard.
'Sterling Silver' X 'Allegiance'. J. & J.
Iris 1972.

photo courtesy of J Ross

'Praiseworthy' (Muhlestein, R.
1954) Sdlg. 51-22A. TB, 38" (97
cm), ML Light powder-violet-blue
self. 'Sky Song' X 'Blue Rhythm'. Tell
1955. HM 1956.

photo courtesy of

'Praline' ( Joseph Ghio, R. 1982)


Sdlg. 78-85C. TB, 36" (91 cm), VEE. S. tan; F. bright creamy tan; tan
beard. 'Preface' X 'Norwegian Wood'.
Bay View Gardens 1983. Honorable
Mention 1985.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

'Precious Days' (K. Smith, R. 1952)


Sdlg. 51-19. TB, 39" (99 cm), E Pale
blue. 'Keene Valley' X 'Jane Phillips'.
Smith 1953.

photo courtesy of

'Precious Moments' (Joseph Gatty,


1982) Sdlg J37-2. TB, 38" (97 cm),
M. S. pale yellow (M&P 9-EF-1); F.
warm white, hafts flushed chrome
yellow (1-K-2; dandelion (9-L-4)
beard. F-26-1: ('Heaven's Best' x
('Winter Olympics' x 'Azure Lace')) X
'Dream Affair'. Keppel 1983.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Prejudice' (Graeme Grosvenor, R.


1987) Sdlg. L1-1. TB, 32" (81 cm),
M-L Pink; pink beard. 'Mollie Savell'
X sib. Rainbow Ridge 1987/88.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Premonition' (Joseph Ghio, R.


1976) Sdlg. 72-65F. TB, 32" (81 cm),
ML. S. light blue; F. deep blue, light
blue edge; blue beard. 'Copy Cat' X
'Mystique'. Bay View 1978.
Honorable Mention 1980.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

'Presby's Crown Jewel' (H. N.


Tragitt by Schreiner's Gardens, R.
2002) TB, 36" (91 cm), EM. White
ground, dark blue violet (RHS 96A)
plicata edge; style arms dark blue
violet; beards white, hairs tipped
yellow. Parentage unknown; seed
from Schreiner's Gardens. Schreiner
2002. HM 2004, AM 2007.

photo courtesy of Elladan McLeester

'President Pilkington' (Ferdinand


Cayeux, 1931) TB. 40" Midseason
bloom. Color Class S6L. 'Iceberg' x
'volution'.

photo courtesy of Iris City Gardens, Nashville

'Prestige Item' (Ben Hager, R. 1991)


Sdlg. T4875RS. TB, 34" (86 cm),
Midseason bloom. Glowing salmon
rose; self beards. T3890MVRS:
'Entourage' x 'Strawberry Sensation')
X T4271BCHDPPK: (T3868PKPK:
(('Kindness' X ('Carved Cameo' x
'Vanity')) X (('Ice Sculpture' x 'Liz') x
'Vanity')) x T3205FRM: 'Vanity' x
'Pink Persian')). Melrose 1992

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Pretender' (Paul Cook, R. 1951)


Sdlg. 7746. TB, 35" (89 cm), M
Yellow amber and prune-purple
bicolor. Cook 1339 X Cook 5042.
Longfield 1951. Honorable Mention
1952; Award of Merit 1955.

photo courtesy of irisparadise.com

'Pretty Carol' (Melba Hamblen, R.


1956) Sdlg. 53-12. TB, 36" (91 cm).
Late bloom. Bishop's violet self,
lighter area in F.; tangerine beard.
('Pink Tower' x 'Radiation') X 'Mary
Randall'. Mission Bell, Tell 1959.
Honorable Mention 1959; Award of
Merit 1961.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Pretty In Pink' (Bryce Williamson,


R. 1987). Sdlg 4777, TB, 36" (91
cm), Midseason to late bloom.
Standards cream pink, midrib heavily
infused rose pink; Falls creamy
apricot pink ground, wide rose pink
plicata edge, deeper rose pink
shoulders; white beard tipped coral
red; ruffled; slight fragrance. 'Porta
Villa' x 'Smoke Rings'. Pacific Coast
Hybridizers 1987.

photo courtesy of Yarrabee Garden & Iris

'Pretty Please' (Chet Tompkins, R.


1973). Sdlg. 70-21A. TB, 39" (99
cm), M-VL. Ruffled and fluted baby
ribbon pink, icy white haze below
geranium pink beard. 'Tinsel Town' X
'Ovation'. Fleur de Lis 1972.

photo courtesy of Seagate Irises, UK

'Pretty Quadroon' (Rudolph E.


Kleinsorge, R. 1948). TB 35" M.
Metallic, light copper-brown or pale
tan, with a hint of lavender and gol;,
brown beard.('Mexico' x 'Tobacco
Road')

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Prettyfield' (Paul Cook, R. 1958)


Sdlg. 11655. TB, 38" (97 cm), M S.
white; F. pale bluish violet to light
violet at margin. 'Cahokia' X sdlg.
3550. Cook 1959. Honorable Mention
1959

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Priceless Pearl' (Schreiner, R. 1972)


Sdlg. B 775-1. TB, 38" (97 cm), ML.
Clear mallow orchid-pink; self beard.
'May Delight' X T 1439-1. Schreiner
1972. Honorable Mention 1973.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Pride' (Col. Jesse Nicholls, 1937)


TB. Midseason late bloom. Color
Class R9M. ('Valor') x (('Souv. de
Mme. Gaudichau' x 'Alcazar') x
'Morning Splendor')).

photo courtesy of

'Pride Of Ireland' (Luella Noyd, R.


1970) Sdlg N61-31-62A. TB, 32" (81
cm). Early midseason bloom. Light
green-yellow self, green beard.
'Chartreuse Butterfly' x 'Woodland
Sprite'. Noyd 1971.

photo courtesy of Matilija Nursery

'Primrose Drift' ( Leonard


Brummitt, R. 1960). Sdlg 723-1, TB,
42" (107 cm), Midseason to late
bloom. Color Class-YLM, Primrose
yellow self; yellow beard. 'Arabi
Pasha' x 'Cosmetic'. Wanganui 1968.
British Dykes Medal 1964.

photo courtesy of Seagate Iris, UK

'Prince George' (George Shoop by


Keith Keppel, registered 1996).
Seedling 90-7-1. TB, height 37" (94
cm), mid season bloom. Standards
cool white (M&P 41-A-4) fading
white (41-A-2); style arms cool
white, amber white (11-B-1) crest
flush; falls perilla purple (42-K-12),
paling (42-J-11) toward edge and
between veins, pallid lavender blue
(42-A-2) wire rim, conspicuous
circular pattern from hafts to below
beard of perilla purple to greenish tan
(14-H-4) veins on white; beards
bittersweet orange (3-B-12), base
white; ruffled. 'Parisian Flight' X
'Condottiere'. Keppel 1997.
photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Prince Indigo' (Schreiner, R. 1964)


Sdlg. R-631-l. TB, 38" (97 cm). Late
bloom. Pansy-violet self, violet cast
beard. 'First Violet' X 'King's Choice'.
Schreiner 1964. High Commendation
1963; Honorable Mention 1965;
Judges Choice 1965, 1966; Award of
Merit 1967.

photo courtesy of Exline Iris Garden

'Prince Of Peace' ( Neva Sexton, R.


1977) Sdlg. 3-1974. TB, 36" (91 cm),
M Fluted and ruffled white self; white
beard. 54-C-1967: 'Sea of Galilee' sib
X 'First Snow'. Sexton 1980.
Honorable Mention 1982.

photo courtesy of

'Prince Of Pirates' (Paul Black, R.


2000). Sdlg. C41A. TB, 36" (91 cm),
ML. S. claret purple; style arms plum;
F. medium red purple darker toward
edge, hafts red plum with few white
veins; beards dark blue purple base
and at end, gold, to sulphur yellow in
throat; lightly ruffled; pronounced
sweet fragrance. 'Thriller' X 91122A:
('Mellow Magic' x 'Mary D'). MidAmerica 2001.

photo courtesy of Jan Lauritzen

'Princess Kiss' (Richard Ernst, R.


1991). Sdlg. D150-21. TB, 36" (91
cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled very
pale lavender; beards yellow, tipped
white; pronounced sweet fragrance.
'Eastertime' X A107-1: (('Millrace' x
'Christmas Time') x 'Cherry Smoke').
Cooley 1991.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Princesse Caroline De Monaco'


(Richard Cayeux, R. 1997). Sdlg.
90132 A. TB, 34" (85 cm), Early to
midseason bloom. Pure light blue
self; beards orange red. 8439 A: (
'Alizs' x 8164: (( 'Condottiere' x
'Metropolitan') x sib)) X 'Skyblaze'.
Cayeux 1998.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Prism View' (Richard Ernst, R.


1993) Sdlg.#F147A. TB, 34" (86 cm),
Midseason late bloom. Cool lavender
violet blend with brown veining, Falls
with pastel brown rim; beards yellow,
tipped white; ruffled; slight sweet
fragrance. 'Afternoon Delight' X
B106: (( 'Millrace' x 'San Leandro') x
'Ringo'). Cooley 1992.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Private Dancer' (John Nelson, R.


1986) Sdlg. 110-79. TB, 38" (97 cm),
E-M. Ruffled smooth peach pink;
coral red beard. (('Flame and Sand') x
'Buffy') X ('Latin Lover' x ('Tinsel
Town' x 'Wenatchee Valley'))) X
(('Coral Comments' x 'Pink Taffeta') x
'Buffy'. Pacific Coast Hybridizers
1986.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Private Treasure' (George Shoop,


R. 1993). Sdlg. 87-23. TB, 36" (91
cm), Midseason bloom. Standards
orange; Falls Ruffled and flared
yellow; beards tangerine. 'Blazing
Light' x 'Edna's Wish'. Shoop 1993.

photo courtesy of J Ross

'Progressive Attitude' (Sterling


Innerst, R. 1991) Sdlg. 3093-1. TB,
36" (91 cm). Early midseason bloom.
Standards white; Falls white, narrow
stitched blue edge; beards lemon,
tipped white; slight musky
fragrance.'Instructor' X 2237-15:
('Burgundy Brown' x ('Osage Buff' x
'Spinning Wheel')). Innerst 1992.
Honorable Mention 1996.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Prom Gown' (Bryce Williamson, R.


1984) Sdlg. 2777-2. TB, 33" (84 cm),
Midseason bloom. Laced cream
white, infused, veined and netted
cream; cream yellow beard. 'Islands
Of Light' X 'Pink Sleigh'. Pacific
Coast Hybridizers 1986.

photo courtesy of bluejiris.com

'Prophecy' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1970)


Sdlg. 67-95A. TB, 36" (91 cm), E-L.
Light blue with deeper blue-violet
spot on F.; blue beard. 65-152:
('Commentary' x Greenlee sdlg.:
('Native Dancer' x (pink sdlg. x
('Sharkskin' x I. balkana)))) X 'Mystic
Mood'. Bay View Gardens 1972.
Honorable Mention 1974.

photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Proud Tradition' (Schreiner,


registered 1990). Seedling W 164-A.
TB, height 36" (91 cm), early to mid
season bloom. Standards light blue
(RHS 91C); falls ruffled medium blue
(93A); beards blue, tipped yellow. J
50-G: (D 241-1: (('First Violet' x
'King's Choice') x ('Allegiance' x
(('Pierre Menard' x 'Blue Ensign') x
'Harbor Blue')) x (('First Violet' x
'Arabi Pasha') x ('Salem' x 'Bluebird
Blue'))) x 'Navy Strut') X 'Royal
Crusader'. Schreiner 1990.
photo courtesy of The Iris Boutique

'Pumpkin Cheesecake' (O. David


Niswonger, R. 1995). Sdlg. 25-92.
TB, 30" (76 cm). Midseason bloom.
Standards white; Falls orange; beards
tangerine orange. 'Apricot Frosty' X
sib to 26-85: ('Ambrosia Delight' x
16-80: ('Coral Beauty' x pink amoena
'Marmalade Skies' sib)). Cape Iris
1995.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Pure As Gold' ( William Maryott,


R. 1989) Sdlg. N135D. TB, 34" (86
cm). Late bloom and rebloom.
Heavily ruffled smooth deep gold;
deeper gold beard. 'Radiant Energy' X
'Sound Of Gold'. Maryott's Gardens
1993. Honorable Mention 1995;
Award of Merit 1999.

photo courtesy of Raukawa Irises

'Pure-As-The' (Sterling Innerst, R.


1988) Sdlg. 2104-13. TB, 36" (91
cm). Midseason to late bloom.
Ruffled and heavily laced white;
cream beard tipped white; slight
fragrance. Trill' X 'Laced Cotton'.
Innerst 1989. Honorable Mention
1991, Award of Merit 1994.

photo courtesy of Country Delight Iris

'Purissima' ( William Mohr- Sydney


B. Mitchell, R. 1927) TB, 48",
Midseason bloom. Color Class-WW.
Standards and Falls pure white; good
form; heavy substance. 'Argentina' x
'Conquistador'.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Purple Moor' (Lapham, R. 1948)


TB. Midseason to Late bloom. Color
Class R1D. 'The Red Douglas' x
'Edward Lapham'. Schreiner's 1947

photo courtesy of

'Purple Pepper' ( D. C. Nearpass, R.


1986) Sdlg. 76-26. TB, 35" (89 cm).
Midseason bloom. Standards soft
lavender blue with light dotting in
center; Falls white ground, peppered
blue violet overall, lightly ruffled;
light yellow beard. J-69-22: 'Dancers
Veil' x 4-66-3: (( 'New Adventure x (
'Captured Heart' x 'Melodrama')) x
'Ribbon Round')) X 'Easy Street'.
Schreiner 1986. Honorable Mention
1988, Award of Merit 1992 .
photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Quaker Lady' (Bertrand Farr, 1909.


Midseason bloom. Color Class S3L.
A smokey lavender, ageratum-blue,
bronzed and blended bicolor. S. pale
purplish venaceous, of silky surface
texture, bronzed throughout. F.
mauvette to deeper ageratum-violet,
bronzing at the edge and becoming
yellow-olive on outer haft.
Reticulations deep gold to olive
brown. Beards yellow-orange, and the
styles are cream-buff. Slight
fragrance.
photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Quechee' (Harold Knowlton, R.


1947) TB. Midseason bloom. Color
Class R4D. 'Prince Of Orange' x
'Redyen'.

photo courtesy of Seagate Iris, UK

'Queen Alexandra' (Barr & Sons,


1910) TB. Midseason late bloom.
Color Class S7L. S, dull smoky
lavender, F, lilac, reticulated bronze
at base, over a white throat.

photo courtesy of

'Queen In Calico' (James Gibson, R.


1979). Sdlg. 65-4D. TB, 34" (87 cm),
M. Ruffled and laced light orange
ground plicata, marked violet; orange
beard. ('Orange Plush' x 'Anon') X
('Orange Plush' x 14-9A). Gibson
1980.

photo courtesy of Robyn Powell

'Queen Of Angels' (Schreiner, R.


1995). Sdlg. 1188-1. TB, 36" (91
cm), L. Heavily laced white self,
tinted lavender (RHS 155B); beards
white, tipped yellow. W 630-1:
(('Last Hurrah' sib x 'Laced Cotton') x
'Lady Madonna') X V 495-A: ('Visual
Arts' x (G 525-6: ((('Crinkled Beauty'
x P 309-1) x 'Lilac Supreme') x
(('Amethyst Flame' x 'Silvertone') x
'Lilac Supreme')) x 'Fond Wish')).
Schreiner 1995.
photo courtesy of Schreiners Iris Gardens

'Queen of Elegance' (Barry Blyth, R.


1997). Sdlg. C124-A. TB, 40" (102
cm), EM. S. pale silvery blue, deeper
midrib flush; F. paler silver blue,
deeper blended line below beard;
beards silvery blue, tipped white;
slight fragrance. A77-4, 'All Silent'
sib, X 'Maybe An Angel'. Tempo
Two 1997/98.

photo courtesy of Yarrabee Garden & Iris

'Queen Of May' (John Salter, before


1859) TB. Midseason bloom. Color
Class-R7L. A reddish phlox purple
veined self. Standards are light phlox
purple to brighter chinese violet. Falls
reddish phlox purple, veined
brownish red. Beard is yellow, fine,
sparse, and orange tipped at the base.
The purplish styles are bronze at the
edge.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Queen's Choice' (Rex Brown, R.


1958) Sdlg. 54-400-4. TB, 42" (107
cm), M Blended orchid, pink and rose
self; orange beard. ('Snow Flurry' x
'Chantilly') x ('Chantilly' x
'Palomino'). Brown 1959.

photo courtesy of

'Queen's Lace' (Tell Muhlestein, R.


1953) Sdlg. 52-28. TB, 34" (86 cm),
ML White self, yellow center and
beard. ('Gold Ruffles x 'Chantilly) X
'Clara B.'. Tell 1955. Honorable
Mention 1955; Award of Merit 1957.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Queen's Taste' (Charles Carruth, R.


1942) TB. Late bloom season. Color
Class Y4D. 'Good Cheer' x 'Golden
Hind'.

photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

'Quetta' ( Gordon Plough, R. 1967)


Sdlg. 62-189-24. TB, 34" (86 cm),
Early, midseason, late bloom.
Standards white with blended border
lightly stitched veronica violet
(639/2), darker hairline petal edging;
Falls white, solidly colored hafts
heliotrope (636/1), petals lightly
edged same color part way down with
dark wire edging; blue beard tipped
white; yellow in throat. Sib to 'Viet
Nam' X 'Tea Apron'. Eden Road
1968. Honorable Mention 1969.

photo courtesy of Mike Unser

'Quiet Elegance' (J. Terry Aitken, R.


1994) Sdlg. 88T5. TB, 38" (97 cm),
M Soft yellow, F. blending to white
around lavender beard. Advanced
generations from intercrossing
('Lemon Lyric' x 'Song Of Erin')
sdlgs. Aitken's Salmon Creek 1994.
Honorable Mention 1997.

photo courtesy of C & T Iris Patch

'Quintessence' (Bernard Hamner, R.


1990) Sdlg. 85-776. TB, 36" (91 cm),
Early, midseason, late bloom. Ruffled
violet blue (RHS 91B); self beards;
slight sweet fragrance. 'Bubbling
Over' X 'Classic Profile'. Hamner Iris
1990.

photo courtesy of Yarrabee Garden & Iris

'Quito' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1992). Sdlg.


88-164K2. TB, 40" (102 cm), Early
to Late Bloomer. Copper orange, F.
with violet flash; beards brick.
('Esmeralda' sib x 'Stratagem' sib) X
'Bogota'. Bay View 1993.

photo courtesy of Colleen Modra

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