51. Iris laevigata, vars. (Continued) 



especially during the flowering season, is essential to best results. Pre- 

 fer sunny situations and should not be frequently disturbed. Are best 

 planted in late summer but may be started in early spring. 



There are a great number of varieties of Japanese Iris, all of which are 

 good. Below are given some of the most popular, with translations of 

 the Japanese names for the benefit of those who prefer English names for 

 flowers: 



Date-dogu (Arms of warfare). Rich claret-red with orange blotches 

 and white veinings, standards white with light claret edging. Very large 

 single flowers. 



Kaku-jaku-ro (Square-flowered pomegranate). Violet-blue dusted 

 over a white ground, yellow blotches, standards blue and white. Single 

 flowers. 



Kigan-no-misao (Invincible virtue). Pure white shading to yellow 

 at the base, standards creamy white. Late-blooming double flowers. 



Komochi-guma (Bear and cubs). Deep violet-purple throughout. 

 Double flowers. 



Kumo-no-ohi (Girdle of cobweb). Dark lavender-purple with yel- 

 low blotches and white veinings, standards large and of the same color. 

 Single flowers. 



Kyodai-san (Twin mountain). Very dark purplish blue veined with 

 white. Double flowers. 



Mei-ran (The name of an orchid). White, densely veined and mar- 

 bled with lavender-rose, centre yellow. Single flowers. 



Oniga-shima (The name of an island, according to Japanese legend, 

 inhabited by devils). Rich royal purple, standards white, tipped with 

 violet. Very large double flowers. 



Samidare (Spring rains). Silvery white veined with rich ultrama- 

 rine blue. Double flowers. 



Shippo (Seven jewels). Violet-blue edged with purple, standards 

 lavender and white. Double flowers. 



Sofu-no-koi (Voice of the hero). White, splashed and speckled sky- 

 blue, primrose-yellow blotches radiating into the petals, standards creamy 

 white with violet margins. Double flowers. 



Tai-hai-raku (The world is at peace). Rich claret-purple, yellow 

 blotches, standards grayish lavender. Single flowers. 



Tsurugi-no-mai (Sword dance). Rich reddish purple with darker 

 shadings, centre violet-purple. Double flowers. 



