Brad, I understand that growing iris on this scale must be very hard work, but it should never be this brutal. What you have achieved here under very hard circumstances is phenomenal. Creating a wonderful home and a beautiful iris garden among all the havoc and destruction, is no doubt a testimony for the deep love you must feel, both for your family and irises.
I would very much like to join in on the best wishes for you in the new year to come!
On to my top 3 among your seedlings:
(Double Platinum x Pagan Knight) 13-63A
Wonderful warm yellow tone. Perfection for this pattern and color.
(Friendly Advice X Ride The Waves) 13-102A
A very majestic looking flower. Every iris lover needs a few in this classic color. Your version is extremely beautiful and also - being a survivor - hopefully a very strong one.
(Terracotta Bay X Raging Tide) 12-20
Superb tone and my favorite. Reminds me a little bit of Rhinelander (which I bought for its color), but yours is prettier. I like that it is even enough in color to look impressive from afar, yet has enough of a pattern in the falls to be really interesting up close.
