158 ALPINE FLOWERS AND ROCK GARDENS. 



bulbous Irises, other than the EngHsh and Spanish. A 

 precious plant, blooming in February and March, when 

 it produces exquisite violet flowers, crested with yellow, 

 and with a scent as of Violets. Krelagei is a beautiful 

 dwarf variety, but not sweet. The reticulatas are 

 nominally not quite hardy, but they often thrive in the 

 open, in sandy loam. 



Rosenbachiana. A pretty bulbous species, the violet 

 flowers of which are marked with purple and yellow ; 

 scented. 



Sihirica (see photograph). Is a tall, graceful species 

 with lavender flowers in May. 



Sindjarensis. A charming early spring flowering 

 bulb, with lilac flowers, height about one foot. 



Sisyrinchitim, A bulbous species, purple, spotted 

 with yellow, flowering in May. It likes a firm soil and 

 a sunny situation. 



Stylosa. A beautiful flag Iris, bearing its charming 

 blue, gold-banded, fragrant flowers in winter. There 

 is a white form called alha. These Irises have glossy 

 leaves. They are hardy, and do best in sandy loam in 

 a sunny spot. 



Susiana (Mourning Iris). A large and singular 

 cushion species with great swart flowers. It Hkes a 

 warm sheltered place, with a good roasting in autumn. 

 Light, friable soil is required. 



