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THE AMERICAN BOTANIST 



varied flowers ; by the second, more interesting specimens. If 

 he is collecting species, however, he should beware of all plants 

 bearing fanciful names. Specimens bearing the names of 

 gardeners, noted men and the like are pretty certain to be 

 hybrids or A^arities. Of the botanical species, some of the 

 best to start with, in addition to those already mentioned are 

 longipetala, verna, Missouriensis, Sihirica, piiinila, cypriam, 

 flaz'escens, hcnacensis and pallida daluiatica. All these belong 

 to the section having rhizomes. Of the so-called bulbous sec- 

 tion the Spanish iris (Iris xiphium), the English iris (Iris 

 xiphioides) and the netted iris (Iris reticiilafa) with their 

 varieties are most desirable. The best time to divide or trans- 

 plant the irises is just after growth ceases or as it is beginning. 

 Those species which rest in summer are best planted in early 

 autumn, though they may be moved in early spring with the 

 others. 



