Iris Hispanica • Spanish Iris 



SPANISH Irises have not, as yet, acquired the prominent 

 position in American gardens to which their beauty entitles 

 them. They belong to the bulbous section of the Irises, 

 a group which includes some of the handsomest flowers of 

 the genus. The blossoms are large, and display a number of 

 exquisite solid tones and blendings of colors. These combina- 

 tions are in some instances so unusual as to rival the elegance 

 of orchids, and indeed a common name given to the Spanish Iris 

 is that of "the poor man's orchid." They are equally well adapted 

 to the herbaceous border or to beds, while for pot culture they 

 are very attractive if not subjected to heat until the flower-buds 

 appear. The accompanying list comprises the choicest sorts only. 



Culture. The bulbs should be planted from 3 to 4 inches 

 deep, and 4 inches apart. A situation open to the full sun, and 

 rather light, well-drained soil suits them best. The foliage is 

 often persistent during the winter, and though the bulbs are 

 quite hardy, a slight mulch will be beneficial. 



Price, except where otherwise noted, 23 bulbs, 45 cts.; 100 bulbs, 

 $1.40; 1,000 bulbs, SU. Not less than 25 bulbs of one variety sold. 



ALHAMBRA. White and yellow; extra fine. 



BEAUTY. Pale lavender-blue; large and fine grower; tall. 



BELLE CHINOISE. A superb clear yellow; very early. 



BRITISH QUEEN. White; very large and fine. 



BRONZE KING. Bronze-brown, with bright orange blotch; 

 distinct. 25 bulbs, 65 cts.; 100 bulbs, S2.20; 1,000 bulbs, $18. 



BRONZE QUEEN. Rich bronze-brow^n standards, shaded 

 purple; very fine. 25 bulbs, 50 cts.; 100 bulbs, S1.60; 1,000 

 bulbs, $14. 



CAJANUS. Bright yellow; large flower; tall, 



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