No. 1886. 

 IRIS BICOLOR. 



CIlM. Order. 



Till ANURIA MONOGYNIA 



The native country of this plant is not 

 accurately known : it is probably from the 

 Cape of (mod Hope, and was first culti- 

 vated in the garden of the late Countess 

 de Vandes. It requires the protection of 

 the greenhouse, and increases slowly by 

 offsets, which should l»e potted in sandy 

 peat and loam. 



The contrast of colour in the flowers of 

 this charming plant is exceedingly pleasing, 

 and although individually of short dura- 

 tion, their succctti on is continued through 

 several months. 



Varied ami wonderful Lsyoad conception 



are the works of the Almighty : each full 

 of beauty, all formed to give delight. 

 Oh ! for more grateful hearts, that we may 

 be for ever blessing our Adorable Creator, 

 and thanking Him, and praising His most 

 Holy Name ! 



