INDEX 



Iris Flower of Song- 7 



Origin of Name -<"#- ^ 



Classification . . . .V'l V; .'. ; 21 



Structural Characteristics : 



Rhizome 23 



Foliage 23 



Flower Stem 25 



Flower. . . . , 25 



Blooming 27 



Hardiness 28 



Planting: 



Where to Plant 29 



How to Plant 29 



When to Plant 31 



What to Plant . . 31 



Subsequent Care: 



Cultivation 35 



Diseases and Enemies 36 



Propagation : 



Division 37 



Seed 37 



Use: 



For Planting . 39 



Cut Flowers ( -r4. 39 



Thatching . 40 



Orris Root 40 



List of Varieties . . 41 



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