BEAUTIFUL BULBOUS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED IRISES. 
VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL 
BULBOUS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED IRIS SPECIES. 
These Iris Species are all hardy and beautiful, flowering one after the other from November to June. The 
dwarf early species would be more enjoyed if planted on rockwork, where the flowers could be a little protected 
from heavy rains. Alata, Reticulata II lit no and Histrioides, Vartani, and Stylosa vars., are charming winter- 
flowering species, followed in February by other varieties of/. Reticulata, which have lovely violet-scented blossoms, 
the sweet-scented /. Persica , the beautiful new species/. Kosenbachiana, K olpakowskia na , Dakeriana, and Dan- 
foraue. Next in succession come the interesting Caucasica, (Jrckioidcs, the curious Snakeshead Iris Tuberose., 
and the new species I. Sindjarensis. These are followed closely by Susiana, Iberica, etc., with their large hand- 
some beautiful' y netted flowers; along with these, /. Atrofusca, Atropurpurea, Bisma rckiana , Gatesii, Lorteti , 
Lupine, and Helenes, surpass in beauty and interest any written description that can be given of them. The 
charming dwarf Irises Jlairissima and Bloudovii, the pretty Peacock Iris, and the beautiful Iris cristate flower in 
May, and are followed in June by Ins Juncea, Boissieri, Lusitanica , and Tingitana. 
The Irises marked * belong to the Oncocyclus and Regelia Sections, and require special treatment. The 
roots should be planted in November (the tops not more than two inches below the surface) in a light rich well 
drained soil, and covered with three or four inches of wheat straw or, better still, marsh reeds, which 
should be removed in March. Immediately these Irises have done flowering place over the plants a light, or 
panes of glass elevated eighteen inches above the ground, so as to admit at the sides a free entry of air, and 
at the same time to keep off rain till October. The object desired is to thoroughly ripen the roots, and prevent 
them starting into growth before Spring. The covering in winter is to keep off heavy rains, and discourage a 
premature growth. If this treatment secures the object required, the roots may remain undisturbed for several 
years, but if it fails, then try Mr. Ewbank’s plan of using flag stones to intercept the rise of moisture which 
an autumn S r ® w th, or lift the roots immediately they have done flowering, and keep them on a dry 
sut\\ ox \n perfectly dry sand till time of planting. The great beauty of these Irises, especially when seen in 
established masses, willfully repay the special treatment they require. 
For an interesting history and description of the various Oncocyclus and Regelia Irises, see Prof. Foster’s 
article in The G <sfdcn, February 18th, 1893. For the Rev. Henry Ewbank’s successful culture of these Irises on 
raised beds see The Garden , May 13th, 1893, &c. (A Beautiful Coloured Plate of Oncocyclus Irises , Gatesii. 
Lorteti, and Lupina, can be had for 6 d. Another Coloured Plate of Irises, Atrofusca, Bismarclilana Atro- 
purpurea, and Helen© (Mariae) for 6 d.) 
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J 71 Alata (Scorpion Iris), pale blue of similar shape to I. reticulata, winter -flowering, ht. \ ft., p. doz. 3/6 _ 
972 ,, alba, a most lovely white variety of the above, ht. £ ft 1 6 
Vrrl *^ rofaaca {^w), a handsome Iris, S. large claret-brown, veined black , F. b renun -black, iit. V ft.'”" 1 6 
ait Atropurpurea, beautiful velvety coppery maroon, with black sheen, ht. 1 ft o 9 
975 Bakeriana (new), a lovely species, similar in form to I. reticulata , S. sky blue, F. white, blotched and 
. fP°Ued dark violet, sweet-scented, flowers Feb. and March, \ ft. Figured in The Garden, May, 1890. .. 2 6 
976 Blsmarcktana (syn. Sari nazarenai, nnu, flowers large and beautiful, S. sky blue, veined purple, 
veined reddish brown-purple on a straw-coloured ground, ht. f ft ptr doz. 10/6 1 o 
Boissieri, S. and I\ rich purple, blotch golden-yellow, June-flowering, handsome, ht. gin 1 6 
Caucasica, primrose-coloured flowers, with silver-margined foliage, $ ft 1 o 
»» major (syn. Turkestanlca), a fine large flowered variety of the above 2 6 
Crl8tata, flowers amethyst-blue, striped orange and gracefully fringed, in May ; charming for sunny 
sheltered banks, rockwork, etc., where it can be moderately dry in winter, ht. £ ft per doz. 5/6 o 6 
l° ve ty dwarf species, flowers bright golden-yellow, spotted brown, flowering in February, 
and delighting^ in dry nooks on rockwork , ht 3 in. Figured in The Garden, May, 1890, p. doz. 10/6 1 o 
rimbnata, with beautiful sky-blue flowers in winter. This lovely Iris is exquisitely beautiful 
fta , m the conservatory per doz. is. 6d. o 9 
of? ^lavissima, & beautiful dwarf species, with canary-yellow flowers in May, ht. $ ft 1 6 
aft *n V *4 / ouaov ^* a Pretty species with attractive soft yellow /lowers in May, ht 9 to 12 in 1 o 
985 Gateau (new), a hardy robust species of the Susiana type, but with larger flowers, of a beautiful satiny 
creamy white , tinged rose, delicately veined and minutely spotted silvery grey, June-flowering, 2A ft. 
e were awarded for this beautiful Iris a Certificate by the Royal Botanic Society, 1891 18 o 
^Grant Duffl, a new species from Palestine, with sulphur yellow flowers 1 6 
987 ’Helen© {syn. J. Marl©), a lovely Iris with large handsome flowers, S. bright lilac, F. purple, veined 
4 “ and with velvety black blotch per doz. 7 s. 6 d. o 9 
Iberica, a dwarf species of great beauty , with large handsome flowers, S. satiny white, reticulated 
• “ ark purple, F. rich brown-purple , with conspicuous black blotch, ht. 6 in per doz. 5/606 
Van Houtteana, similar colour but flowers larger than Iberica, ht. 8 in 4 6 
Juncea, S. and F. brilliant golden-yellow, one of the most beautiful and showy of bulbous Irises ; 
*° c Hil or , vases invaluable, ht. 15 in. It prefers a rather dry and warm light soil, per doz. 2s. 6 d. o 3 
,, pallida (new), S. and F. soft canary-yellow a 5 
Kolpikowskiana, allied to I. reticulata, F. deep violet-purple , with golden blotch, s' "pale lilac, 
h flowering in March. Figured in The Garden, 1888 2 6 
993 LelChtlini, large handsome flowers, bronzy brown, shading to lilac, ht. il ft ’... 3 6 
994 Lorteti (new), a great beauty, resembling I. Gates!, but with rose-coloured markings, May- 
flowering, 1 ft f ’ ' j Q 
995 ’Lupina (The Wolf's Fur Iris), a remarkable, striking, new species, with curious greenish yellow 
one t veine ^ brownish red, and heavily bearded, resembling a wolf's fur, ht. A ft 1 6 
Luwtaiflca (true), 6'. j/s/Zoa/, F. rich yellow, with, orange blotch, handsome, ht. ii ft., per doz. ns. 6 d. o o 
3»7 urcnioldes, this Species resembles I. caucasica, but with larger flowers of a bright golden yellow 
colour, produced in the axils of the leaves. April-flowering, i tt 1 d 6 
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S. dark blue purple, F. dark velvety purple, very handsome .. . . c 
999 Pavonia major (Vleusoeuxla, or Mor©a), the Peacock Iris, flowers pure white',' petals blo/chal 
celestial blue, a beautiful gem for pots or select places, out-of-doors, i ft per doz. 2/6 o 
lUOO rerslca, white suffused pale blue, the petals blotched purple and gold, very fragrant, A ft. This Iris 
delights in a warm, light, dry soil .... per doz. 1/6 o 
.<.001 Reticulata, very beautiful, brilliant deep violet, blotched golden-yellow, strongly violet- scented, # ft. 
, An „ Figured in The Garden, 1881 per doz. 5*. 6 d. & 7 s. 6 d. ; 6 d. & o 
” cyanea, 6. sky-blue, F. dark blue, dwarf and free -flowering, ht. £ ft 2 
(Barr and Son, 12 and 13 King Street, Covent Garden, 1895.) 
