178 Tall Bearded Iris 



Iris rhizomes completely — which is likely to be the case 

 if low growing trailing plants are used as fillers — as 

 they need the sunshine to ripen them. (See under 

 Rhizome, page 116.) 



The taller varieties should of course be planted at 

 the rear. Of varieties of the same height the. earlier 

 blooming, except those which keep their foilage 

 throughout the entire season, should be planted back 

 of the others. If the Iris bed or border is located 

 where it will be much in evidence when not in bloom, 

 in the extreme front only such varieties should be 

 planted as retain their foliage in good condition for 

 the longest period. These are noted under Foliage, 

 page 125. 



Just arrangement rarely brought to pass 

 But by a master's hand disposing well 

 The gay diversities of leaf and flow'r, 

 Must lend its aid t' illustrate all their charms, 

 And dress the regular yet various scene. 

 Plant behind plant aspiring, in the van 

 The dwarfish, in the rear retired, but still 

 Sublime above the rest, the statelier stand. 



Cowper: The Task. 



To build, to plant, whatever you intend, 



In all, let nature never be forgot; 



But treat the goddess like a modest fair, 



Nor overdress,, nor leave her wholly bare. 



Pope: Moral Essays. 



