FANCY WORK (Craig, 1951). OB- Yellow and burgundy-red plicata. A classic quarter bred from ((Tiffany x Los Angeles) x sib) X Capitola. One of the strongest performing quarterbreds that I've grown, which I recommend highly. 

FEAST OF CANA (Hunt, 1984) OGB Fourteen for Rachel X (Esther the Queen x (Imam Salah x Beisan Aga). Pale lilac, with falls veined and dotted wine around a burgundy signal and beard. One of my favorites for mix-up-the-genes-and-see-what-happens crosses. Sometimes throws pastels with delicate patterns, sometimes nice veining. It all depends on the mate. A fully fertile halfbred I recommend for beginners interested in working with intricate patterns. Named for the wedding feast at which Jesus turned the water to wine because the standards are almost as pale as water, the falls are marked with wine.

FINAL INNING (Danielson, 1990). OGB+/OGB S soft lavender, darker midrib; yellow styles and crests striped aqua; F deep cream with touch of green, dark purple line markings on signal area; dark brown beard; ruffled. A-3-8: (Pleasure Ahead x Dee Mouse) X One More Kiss. Originally registered as an OGB+ under the old quantum system, this has proved to be a fully fertile halfbred and excellent parent. 

FINE FEATHERED FRIEND (McAllister, 2000) OGB- Koko Knoll X Asha Michelle. White ground of standards have yellow feathering - almost plicata-like veining. Falls have a clear white center surrounded by yellow veining, and a few intense rust veins extending outward from a golden yellow beard. One of the most popular with garden visitors since its maiden bloom, frequently the center of a naming debate - usually concerning some type of yellow bird. Introduced this year by Pleasure Iris Gardens.

FIRST CHAPTER (Wilson, 1995). OGB S. violet purple lightly veined blue; F. cream ground, blended rose red deepening toward edges; maroon black signal set off by cream area; wide cream beards tipped brown; musky fragrance. Onlooker X Tornado Warning. 

FLAMBOYANT AFFAIR (McAllister, 2000) OGB- Unclaimed Treasure X Sterling Mistress. Inspired by an overheard remark: "No, it's not gaudy - it's flamboyant!" Whatever you call it, it has a jumble of aril traits rarely combined in one flower. Red-violet standards have a golden-orange flush at the base. Greyed red-violet falls have complex signal area markings rarely found in this type: rust & violet on white veining surrounding a bright orange beard, and purple dotting that converges to a signal "patch" below the tip of the beard. Introduced this year by Pleasure Iris Gardens.

FORTUNE'S FANCY (McAllister, 1993) OGB Boaz X Jean Ralls. One of the new "pseudo-plicatas" now appearing in halfbred lines. White ground of standards is veined pinkish-lilac around the edges. Soft yellow ground of the falls has rust-purple veining around the edges and down the midrib. And just wait 'til you see its children! I've crossed it with others of the type, with carriers, and with pastel lines. It's full of surprises. One of my favorites has the pseudo-plicata pattern with white ground standards and ivory ground falls, set off with bright yellow style arms. Many have erect standards, held slightly open by strong midribs, showing off contrasting style arms. I recommend this one highly for anyone working with intricate patterns or recessive lines. Great if you just like to find lots of pleasant surprises in the seedling patch. This breakthrough pattern struck me as a piece of good fortune and its intricate design is fancier than many arilbreds.

FOURTEEN FOR RACHEL (Hunt, 1977) OGB+/OGB Sal-Leo Five X Sierra Fawn. Pale blue-violet standards, grayed orange falls. Another oldie-but-goodie, in terms of breeding potential. I. susiana  occurs repeatedly in its background. Fourteen for Rachel doesn't show the susiana-like veined pattern itself, but many of its offspring do. Lasting Legacy, for example, not only has the veined pattern, but a texture reminiscent of that found in the oncos themselves. This was originally registered as OGB+ under the quantum system, but proven to be a fully functional 1/2-bred so qualifies as an OGB today. Overall, the most versatile parent I've encountered since Esther the Queen. Recommended for work with veined patterns, even for beginners. Gene reported that it podded to species, and did get some quite impressive seedlings from such crosses. It's also worth trying with triploids of similar aril heritage. Another Old Testament story: Jacob worked for fourteen years to earn Rachel's hand in marriage.