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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1898. 
IRIS, Various Baautiful Bulbous and Tuberous-Rooted Species — continued. 
Lusitanica (true), S. yellow, F. rich yellow, with orange blotch, handsome, lit. i.J ft. each— s. d. 
per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Orchioides. This species resembles I. caucasica, but has larger flowers of a bright 
golden-yellow colour, produced in the axils of the leaves, April-flowering, ht. I ft 4 6 
Pavonia major (Vieusseuxia, or Moraea), the Peacock Iris, flowers pure white, 
petals blotched clear celestial blue, a gem for pots or select places out of doors, ht. 1 ft. 
per too, 6/6 ; per doz. 1/- 
Persica, white suffused pale blue, the petals blotched purple and gold, very fragrant, ht. A ft. 
This Iris delights in a warm, light, dry soil per 100, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2 
Reticulata, very beautiful, brilliant deep violet, 
blotched golden-yellow, strongly 
violet-scented, f ft. Figured in 
The Garden , 1881 ...p. too, 40/-; 
p. doz. 5/6 & 7/6; 6 d. & o 8 
,, var. Histrio, a charming variety 
from Palestine, flowers bright blue, 
blotched golden-yellow, earlier 
than /. reticulata , A ft. p. doz. 6/6 o 7 
„ var. Histrioides, flowers beauti- 
ful azure, earlier and larger than 
/. reticulata , f ft. First Class 
Certificate R.H.S....p. doz. 6/6 o 7 
,, major, a very handsome large form, 
with broader falls and standards 
than the type 2 6 
„ Krelagei, claret-purple, blotched 
golden-yellow, violet-scented, J ft. 
per doz. 4/6 o 5 
Rosenbachiana, beautiful sweet-scented 
flowers, generally white and rosy violet, but 
variable, -A ft. First Class Certificate 
R.H.S.. 1889 3 6 
Sindjarensis, a charming new species from Mesopotamia, like I. caucasica in growth ; 
flowers white and azure-blue, prettily crested, March -flowering, 1 ft 1 o 
Sisyrinchium, an interesting little May-flowering species, with small soft lavender flowers, 
the falls blotched white, ht. 5 ft. Requires a warm sunny situation per doz. 2/6 o 3 
Stylosa. See Unguicularis (the correct name). 
Susiana, a remarkably handsome species with immense flowers, blush, tinted brown, and 
covered with a network of dark lines, May-flowering, ht. 1 ft. ...per 100, 50/-; per doz. 7/6 o 8 
Tingitana, a lovely bulbous Iris from Tangiers, thriving in a warm sunny situation, such as 
the foot of a south wall. The flowers vary in the Standards from dark to light blue. Falls lilac 
and white with golden blotch, May- to June. flowering, ht. 2 ft. ...per 100, 40/—; per doz. 5/6 o 6 
(Beautiful Coloured Plate of Iris Tingitana, price 6 d.) 
Tuberosa (Snake 3 head Iris), flowers rich velvety violet-black and green, ht. J ft. 
per 100, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 o 2 
Unguicularis (syn. Stylosa), S. and F. beautiful light blue, ht. 1 ft. If grown in a warm 
dry situation will yield abundance of charming flowers throughout winter. ..per doz. 5 6 o 6 
,, alba, a most lovely Iris, flowers ivory-white, ht. 1 ft 1 6 
,, speciosa, flowers rich deep blue, netted white, ht. 1 ft 1 6 
Vartani, a pretty little species found near Nazareth, flowers azure-blue, in Nov. or Dec. ht. i- ft. o 8 
For Beautiful Flag Irises, Tall Bearded. Dwarf, and Japanese, &c., 
sec our Plant Catalogue. 
ISMENE CALATHINUM. See Hymenocallis. 
IXIA.— The African Corn Lily, a graceful slender growing plant, with long loose spikes of 
bloom. The colours are rich, varied, and beautiful, the centre always differing in colour from the 
other parts of the flower, so that the blossoms expanding in the sun’s rays present a picture of 
gorgeous beauty. 
CULTURE in Pots. — From October to January plant five or six bulbs in a four- or five-inch pot, 
using a compost of turfy loam, leaf soil, and silver sand. Make the soil firm about the bulbs, then 
plunge the pots in ashes in a cold pit or frame, and withhold water till the plants appear, and at 
first give sparingly. When the plants are in growth, the lights should be left off except during wet 
or frosty weather. Early in February, or when the plants have made sufficient growth, remove them 
to the greenhouse, keep close to the glass, and carefully attend to the watering. 
Culture Outdoors. — Plant from November to January, at a depth of three inches, and the 
bulbs two inches apart, on raised beds, in a prepared light loamy soil, in a sunny situation, protected 
if possible from cold east and northerly winds. When planting cover the bulbs with coarse sand. 
A covering of straw, lifter, heather, or other light material will protect the early top growth from 
frosty winds, but it should be removed in March. The gorgeous beauty of these flowers amply 
rewards the little extra care they require to ensure success. 
