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decays, and are freely propagated by seeds and by 

 offsets. 



The following is a select list of the tuberous varieties, 

 mostly hybrids from I. Germanica, which may prove valu- 

 able in making a selection, as the number of varieties now 

 in florists' catalogues sadly puzzle the amateur : — 



Nuncio. — Bright yellow, and reddish purple. 



Archento. — Bright yellow, and black. 



Gysels. — Blue and white, mottled. 



Ariadne. — Purple and white. 



Ahasueriis. — Light and dark purple. 



Gonzales. — Straw, purple, and white. 



Proserpine. — Yellow and chocolate. 



Beticulata. — White and purple. 



Azurea. — Clear blue. 



Beticulata superha. — White, purple stripes. 



Adonis. — Straw, purple, and white. 



Nationale. — Deep purple. 



Aurea reticulata. — Yellow, purple, and chocolate. 



Ducliesse de Nemours. — Purple and pearl-color. 



Aniinous. — Yellow and purple. 



SpecialiUs. — Yellow and brownish purple. 



