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Iris Germanica,* the German Iris, and its numerous varieties, 

 take a kingly place among May flowers, and are certainly capable of 

 producing more gorgeous effects than any we have yet seen. 



Jm ochroleuca, the Pale-yellow Iris. — Tall and fine distinct kind; 

 does well among shrubs. 



Iris ]jallida, the Pale Iris. — A noble species, the largest in cul- 

 tivation. 



Iris pu7}iila* the Dwarf Iris. — A. few inches high, with large 

 blue flowers. There are several varieties — one deep purple. It is 

 an excellent plant for a peat soil. The Irises have yet to be done 

 justice to as ornamental plants. There are no flowers more beauti- 

 ful, not excepting orchids, to which they are related as well in 

 beauty as in the natural arrangement. 



Linaria alpina, the Alpine Toad-flax. — Purple and orange; 

 charming little plant, well suited for choice rockwork, etc. It forms 

 neat glaucous tufts, and on light moist soils is a great ornament. 



Lupiiius polypliyllus* the Many-leaved Lupin, is a noble plant 

 for May and June, growing and flowering so vigorously as it does in 

 good soil, though satisfied and well-behaved in any. 



Menyanthes trifoliata, the Bog Bean. — A fine thing to plant in a 

 pond, or the basin of a fountain, or at the base of a rockery, where 

 there is much moisture. 



Myosotis alpestris. — This requires a little more attention than 

 either of the following, and is not so easily grown ; but it is a gem 

 of the first water, and had better be quartered with the rarest. Be 

 sure, if you seek it at all, to obtain it true. 



Myosotis montana, the Mountain Porget-me-not, is a fine species, 

 only seen in perfection in moist fissures of rockwork, or in moist 

 but sandy soil ; then it is of surpassing beauty. 



Myosotis sylvatica, the Wood Forget-me-not, is a beautiful 

 British plant, which will well reward those who grow it on a light 

 yet moist soil. It must be sown annually — say in June — and the 

 plants will flower the following April and May, 



JS/arcissus hulhocodium* the finely-coloured ''hoop petticoat" 

 Narcissus, is one of the best of the family. 



N. odorus, the Pragrant Narcissus. — Of a fine yellow, and very 

 sweet. 



N. poeticus, the " Poet's Narcissus." — Sold by millions in 

 London during its season of bloom, and well worthy the particular 

 honour. 



Omphalodes verna, Venus's Navel-wort. — Forget-me-not like, 

 very early, and quite hardy ; foliage very pretty, 



Orohus vernus,* the Spring-flowering Bitter Vetch. — This you 

 can hardly have too much of. In arranging all these plants, it is 

 necessary to know their heights ; they can be ascertained in most 

 cases by reference to such a catalogue as Henderson's, or any good 

 botanical work. 



Papaver orientale* the Oriental Poppy. — Yery brilliant ; showy, 

 but perhaps a little coarse. 



Fceonias.* — Many or any — tenuifoUa fl. pi. being particularly 

 distinct and dwarf. 



