The post on PlantXing is almost a year old so perhaps it will be introduced next year.

We can hope!

Tom, I was re-reading this thread, looking at pictures and when I looked up Carnival Capers I saw Brad's field clump shot...it is stunning!!! Sometimes I have trouble imagining what a clump would look like because none of my plants are up to 'clump size'. That one is moving up to 'absolutely must have'!!

I looked to see if there was a clump shot of the iris you have listed as Travel Trader and could not find it in the ATP database or on the AIS wiki (under TB's at least). Are you sure that's the correct name?

Yes, It's one I imported from Australia directly from Blyth. Mine wasn't big enough to be a clump yet, but maybe will have 2 stalks next year, 3 if I'm lucky.

OK, I see the problem! It's name is Style Traveller, not Travel Trader. OMG too much turkey! I'm loosing it. I'll go back and fix it.

A few more Blyth irises I like a lot
Adoree

Champagn and Strawberries

Chardonney and Ice

Ginger Ice

Pamper Me

Sofia

Glamour Pants

Rogue Trader

It is interesting that you grow those TBs, Tom. We grow some Blyth SDBs (although I will have to replace Chanted), but I have always been nervous about TBs in a northern climate.

Most of his have done very well here, Lucy.

Beautiful photos Tom! Thanks for posting! I don't think I can resist any longer...Glamour Pants is officially going on the wish list! Every time I see it I wonder why I havn't ordered it.

You will like it. It has really bright colors!

If you keep this up, I will have premature drooling convulsions. I usually try and save those for Spring.

Style Traveler...Thanks Tom! Its on the list too....what in the world am I thinking?...it will take months to sort through, organize and pare down my wish list!!! Oh well, it needs to be updated. I've been working on it some this morning...but I really need to get outside now that the sun is shining!

I can't even react to the last batch yet, I'm still recovering from Style Traveler- it truly made me gasp out loud, LOL!

Yes, it's gorgeous isn't it Neal!

For anyone who may have missed it here's Brad's version of it:


Style Traveller

It was a bonus from Tempo Two. I wouldn't have ordered it based on the picture in the catalog, but when it bloomed I was sure glad he sent it. Look at that beard, so fun!

Here are a few more Blyth irises.
Louisa's Song, one I really enjoy


Glamour Pants clump

Regal Nave

Tempesto

Hold My Hand

Sweet Kisses

Tempesto is beautiful! It has a lot of color and yet is still mellow. I'll bet that will make a gorgeous clump! Some irises have a wonderful bloom but sometimes an iris that is not your favorite single bloom makes the most awesome clump. Sometimes an iris will make a healthy clump but needs to be grown by another clump in order for either of them to take your breath away. Later we may have to start a thread about the merits of which iris make the loveliest clumps and why. I know a lot has to do with an individuals taste but...... I wonder if most people seem to be attracted to the same attributes of an iris clump...... interesting.....

I like Tempesto as an individual bloom better then as a clump. It dosen't really create one of those breath taking clumps like some others do. I had a fairly nice clump of it this year, but I don't think I even took a picture of it.

Oh -- how I love Tempesto. And I have it!!! Hope it blooms in the spring!!