DONATIONS - for this year's auction

ADAMAS*

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(Stamile, 2002) 23" TET 6" Midseason, Ev, RE - Orchid with plum violet eye and edge above green throat. 35B/6B. (Creative Vision × Awesome Blossom) Awards: HM 2008

DONATED BY: Debbie Parsons - 2023

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

(Wild, 1966) 32" DIP 5" Midseason, DOR - Lemon yellow self.

ALL MY KITTENS

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(Clement, 2012) 45" DIP 6.5" Early-Midseason, DOR, UF-Cascade - Pink, lighter watermark, orange throat. 15B/3B. ((Lake Norman Spider × Later Alligator) × North Wind Dancer)

DONATION: Connie George - 2023

AMBER RHUM*

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(Petit, 2008) 34" TET 5.5" Mid, SEV, RE, FRA - Coral with purple eye above green to gold applique throat. ((Catcher in the Eye X Meet Joe Black) X Rippled Oasis)

DONATION: Carol & Dave Sarginger - 2023

AMETHYST MYSTERY

(Gossard, 2018) 36” DIP 8” Midseason, DOR, RE, UF-Cascade, Double 99%, FR – Amethyst with lighter eye zone which can color change, very green throat. 18-3 ((Heavenly Spider Monkey x Raspberry Star) × (((Black Eyed Jester x Great Red Dragon) x Heavenly Spider Monkey) x Magic Maker))

Donation: Wayne & Terri Bryant - 2024, 2023

ANGEL TREE

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(Gossard, 2020) 48" DIP 8" Late season, DOR, RE, Fra, UF-Cascade - Near white with pink undertones and a green throat. (50B/8B.) (Ice Water × Lillian's Vapor Trail)

DONATED BY: Wayne & Terri Bryant - 2024

BEFORE

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(Murphy-J.P., 2011) 16", DIP 6", EE, DOR, FRA, UF-Cascade - Pink and creamy pink bitone with green throat, cream midrib, and rose wash on petals. Pollen fertile. (Pink Rain Dance X unknown)

DONATED BY: Woodhenge Gardens - 2023, Roma Radford - 2012

CAPE CORAL*

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(Maryott, 2010) 28" TET 5.75" Early-Midseason - Rose coral with one inch diameter yellow appliqué throat. (20B/3B.) ((Chris Salter × Lori Goldstein) × unknown)

DONATED BY: Aimee Buchanan - 2024

CELEBRATING GOLD

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(Murphy-J.P., 2011) 53" DIP 6.5" MLa, Rebloom, Dormant 18 buds, 2 branches, UF-Cascade - Light gold with lighter midrib, diamond dusted, buds and spent blooms also gold

DONATED BY: Jim Murphy - 2023, 2013, 2019, Wayne & Terri Bryant 2021

CULPEPER SUNRISE

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(Williams-Do., 2020) 28" DIP 6" Early-Midseason, DOR - Burnt orange with gold throat, ruffled recurved petals, gold edge on sepals, and gold midribs. (unknown × unknown)

DONATION: Doris Williams 2024, 2023

CURIOSITY CAT

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(Reed, 2017) 38” DIP 7.25” Midseason, DOR, UF - This large bright red bloom is very showy, with a lot of action in the curling sepals and flaring, pinched, ruffled petals. It has a slightly darker red eye, light green throat, and 3 branches and 15 buds. It clumps up quickly, and is fertile.
D'20

DONATED BY: Angie Bowald - 2024

DEEP IMPACT

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(Peroni, 2013) 28" DIP 5.25" Early-Midseason, DOR, RE, Fra - Bright yellow with a dark maroon eye and a very large bright yellow appliqué throat. (12B/2B.) (Eyes of Distinction × Terry Lyninger)

DONATED BY: Tena Felts - 2024

DEPENDS ON THE WHETHER

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(Elliott-S., 2014) 34" DIP 6" MLa, SEv, RE, Fra, UF-Crispate, Double 75% - Brick red with yellow midribs above an expanded yellow green throat, early blooms are often single. (Killer Bees × Shadowlight)

DONATION: Wayne & Terri Bryant - 2023

DEVELOPING STORY

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(Waterman-P., 2011) 34" DIP 4.75" Early-midseason, DOR RE, UF-Crispate-Spatulate - Melon pink lavender polychrome with lighter ruffled edges and a green throat, colors intensify toward evening. (sdlg × Willie Belle)

DONATION: Angie Bowald - 2023

DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE*

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(Marchant, 2013) 33" TET 6" Early-Midseason, DOR - Purple with a darker purple eye and a large pale lavender edge. (22B/4B.) ((Lounge Lizard × God Save the Queen) × Tet. Indian Giver)

DONATED BY: Connie George - 2024

DUBYA

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(Murphy-J.P., 2018) 40" DIP 6" Midseason, DOR, RE, UF-Crispate, Double 95% - Apricot DOUBLE self with darker throat, color lightens on very hot days. 16B/2B. ((Crooked x Zada Mae × Peggy Jeffcoat))

DONATED BY: Connie George- 2024
Lyn Lumpkin - 2023

EVIL GNOME

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(Murphy 2011) 45" DIP Dor Mid 6" Early-Midseason, SEv - Cream with light purple jagged eyezone, narrow purple edge on petals, chartreuse throat, sunfast to 100 degrees. 27B/3B. (Grey Witch × Jack Carpenter sdlg)

DONATED BY: Debbie Parsons - 2023

GROOVIN'*

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(Pickles, 2011) 30" TET 6" Midseason, SEv, Sculpted, RE - Gorgeous sculpted polychrome of maize and pink overlaying ivory, green heart. EVERY flower is deeply sculpted, really a showstopper in the garden! (Doc Branch × Bas Relief)

DONATED BY: AIMEE BUCHANAN - 2024

HEAVENLY AIRACHNID*

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(Gossard, 2018) 38" TET 9" Mid-Late season, DOR, RE, Fra, UF-Crispate-Cascade, Double 98% - Red with a darker red eyezone and green throat.(18B/3B.) (Webster's Double Wonder × Tet. Heavenly Spider Monkey)

DONATED BY: Wayne & Terri Bryant - 2024

HEAVENLY EXPLOSION*

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(Gossard-R., 2006) 32” TET 5.75” Early, DOR, RE, FR – Light yellow with large purple eye above green throat. 25-4 (((sdlg × sdlg) × Tet. Dragons Eye) × Red Eyed Jack)

DONATION: Wayne & Terri Bryant 2023

IRIS - Gilt-Edged Bond

White and Purple, Fragrant, Tall Bearded (TB) Amoena Iris, Height: 36.0", Bloom Season: EM

DONATED BY: Aimee Buchanan - 2023

IRIS - High Desert

Saffron yellow standards nicely set off the white to purple plicata falls, on this Tall Bearded (TB) Iris, Height: 40.0", Bloom Season: Mid

DONATED BY: Aimee Buchanan - 2023

IRIS - Jurassic Park

Canary yellow and Lavender Purple Bicolor Tall Bearded (TB) Iris, Height: 36.0", Bloom Season: EM

DONATED BY: Aimee Buchanan - 2023

IRIS - Red Hot Chili

Yellow standards are heavily washed with smouldering ruby red and dotted, rust-coloured edging on bright yellow falls. Type: Intermediate Bearded (IB), Height: 18", EM, Rebloomer

DONATED BY: Aimee Buchanan - 2023

JAN'S TWISTER

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(Joiner 1992) 28" DIP 11.5" Early-Midseason, Ev, UF- Peach self with petals and sepals that twist and turn creating a beautiful show in the garden.

DONATED BY: Debbie Parsons - 2023

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES*

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(Wilkerson, 2011) 31" TET 8.0" Mid, EV, RE, UF-Crispate - Cream self with purple patterned eye and a triple edge of burgundy, purple and cream, with a green throat. Spectacular large flower, great color and form.
(Julie Newmar X Eyes Right Jones)

DONATION: Carol & Dave Sarginger - 2023

KENNESAW MOUNTAIN LEMON SORBET*

(Waldrop, 2007) 22" TET 6" Late season, SEv, RE - White cream blend with ruffled gold edge above green throat. (15B/2B.)(Michael Miller × J.T. Davis) Awards: HM 2011; ESF 2015

DONATED BY: Jim Murphy & Margo Reed - 2024

KING OF THE AGES*

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(Karol Emmerich, 2006) 38" TET 6.5" Midseason, SEv, Re, Fra - Peach apricot polychrome with burgundy eye and burgundy and gold edge above yellow to green throat. Absolute show stopper that blooms for an extended period!! (Light of the World X (Only Believe X Uppermost Edge))
donated by Carol S 2024

LATINO HEAT*

(Dickerson, 2002) 30” TET 9” Midseason, DOR – Orange self above green throat. (Orange Surf x Red Suspenders)

DONATION: Wayne & Terri Bryant 2023

LAUGHING GIRAFFE*

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(Schwarz-B. 1997) 36" TET 8.00" Midseason, Dor - Red and gold bicolor with gold teeth on petals. (sdlg X Tet. Spindazzle)

DONATION: Carol & Dave Sarginger - 2023

LAYERS OF LOVE*

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(Kropf-Calderon, 2008) 26" TET 5.5" Mid-Late season, DOR, RE, Double 99% - Deep red double, very bright, absolutely gorgeous!

Donated by Carol & Dave S 2024

LEMON LIME SURPRISE

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(Sattelmeier, 2017) 38" DIP 9" Midseason, Ev, RE, UF- Crispate - Yellow petals and sepals with green eye, petals twist and curl, fast increaser. (Green Arrow × Aldersgate)

DONATED BY: Angie Bowald - 2024

LILY FARM MEZMERIZED

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(Carpenter-M., 2017) 22" DIP 6" Late season, Ev, RE - Pale violet red with a patterned purple eye and yellow green throat. (15B/2B.) (sdlg × Kaleidoscope Force Field)

DONATED BY: Wayne & Terri Bryant - 2024

LILYLANDS MELON SORBET

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(Nall-S., 2011) 33" DIP 5" Early-Midseason, Ev, Double 99% - Bright melon peach, darker above the yellow to green throat. (12B/4B/) (King Kahuna × Forty Second Street)

DONATED BY: AIMEE BUCHANAN - 2024

MARIETTA HEARTBEAT*

(Waldrop, 2011) 30" TET 6" Early-Midseason, SEv, RE - Deep, saturated purple, light blue eye above a green throat, lacy ivory edge. (25B/4B.) ((Spiny Sea Urchin × (Heartbeat of Heaven × Johnny Cash)) × Cerise Masterpiece)

DONATION: Ali Ellingson - 2024

MARK OF THE KING

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(Salter-E.H., 2018) 20” DIP 3” Midseason, SEV, RE - Mahogany brown with a large, precise throat pattern of bright yellow and green, small darker eye. (unknown × unknown)

DONATION: Wayne & Terri Bryant 2023

MARTHA LYNN CARPENTER

(Kovach, 2019) 30" DIP 5" Early season, DOR, Double 100% - Rose pink with large ruffled edges and small green throat.(22B/5B.) (As You Wish × Ashee Dashee)

DONATED BY: Jim Murphy/Margo Reed - 2024

MATCHLESS FIRE*

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(Schindler, 2004) 29" TET 6.25" Midseason, SEv, Fra - Red with orange eye above gold throat. (14B/2B.) (unknown × unknown) Awards: HM 2011

DONATED BY: AIMEE B. - 2024

METZGER'S PURPLE STORM

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(Metzger-Reed, 2014) 42" DIP 6.5" M, DOR, UF-Crispate - Ruffled black purple with faint darker band and lime green throat blending to yellow. (King Kahuna × Black Plush)

DONATED BY: Wayne & Terri Bryant - 2024, 2023, 2021
Margo Reed - 2019
David Metzger - 2018

MY FAVORITE SISTER

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(Murphy-J.P., 2024) 38" DIP 6.75" Early-Midseason, DOR, UF-Crispate-Cascade - Light melon reverse bitone with stark red band and green throat.. (sdlg × Colorful Etchings)

DONATION: Jim Murpy - 2024

NANCY WOMACK*

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(Simpson-E., 2019) 35" TET 5.5" Midseason, DOR, Fra - Hot rose pink with gold ruffled edge over green throat. 23B/4B. (Runway Fashion × (Leslie Renee x Lady Stephanie Victoria Redding))

DONATED BY: Lyn Lumpkin - 2023

OLD KING COLE*

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(Moldovan 1995) 32" TET 5.5" Midseason, DOR, RE - Medium red-purple and ivory BICOLOR with lemon-yellow to green throat. (Flying Carpet × Emperor Butterfly)

DONATED BY: Angie & Craig Bowald - 2023

OMEGA RED*

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(Gossard, 2011) 53" TET 8.5" Mid-Late season, DOR, RE, Fra - Fiery red, towering above the garden. (Red Tailed Hawk × Megatron)

DONATED BY CAROL SARGINGER 2019
Donated by Carol S 2024

ONOMATOPOEIA*

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(Selman, 2023) 26" TET 5.5" Midseason, SEv - Cantaloupe with lavender blue eye and ruffled edge with bubbly gold picotee over yellow to green throat, frequent quilled sepals. 14B/4. (Garden Jester × Dragon Pinwheel)

DONATED BY: Lyn Lumpkin - 2023

PERSIAN ART*

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(Carpenter-J., 2009) 29" TET 6" Midseason, Ev, RE - Magenta purple with lavender watermark and edge above green throat. (sdlg × Warrior Victorious)

Donated by Carol & Dave S 2024

PERSIAN RUBY*

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(Trimmer 1999) 30" TET 7.5" Early-Midseason, DOR - Dark ruby red headed to purple with green throat. (Ruby Spider × (Nordic Night × Tet. Regal Finale))

DONATED BY: Richard & Jayne Dittman - 2024

PINS AND NEEDLES*

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(Rice-JA, 2010) 26" TET" 6" M, DOR - Yellow with amber rose highlights.
((Bass Gibson X sdlg) X unknown)

DONATION: Angie & Craig B. - 2023

PLUM THUNDERSTRUCK*

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(Pierce-G., 2018) - 32" TET 6" Midseason, SEv, Fra - Ruffled plum with a lighter watermark and wire white edge above a grooved and radiating green throat. 18b/4b. (Nosferatu × Inimitable)

DONATION 2023: Ali & Harve Ellingson