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Spiraea, English Irises, and Spanish Irises. 
Spiraea — continued. , , 
crimson blossoms which for vases are greatly prized. In sheltered moist borders out of doors, these plants 
are very decorative. each— s. d. _ eac k 3 * 
777 Japonica, strong clumps, specially pre- I 780 Palmata, lovely rosy crimson flowers, 
pared for forcing per doz. 5/6 o 6 | clumps for forcing per.doz. 5/6 o 6 
For other species of Spirreas, see Plant Catalogue. 
KARR’S BEAUTIFUL IRISES. 
Irises are tile "Orchids” of the flower garden ; their blossoms are the most rich and varied in colour 
ol hardy plants. A judicious selection of Irises will give a succession of bloom from Chiistmas to August, 
and at an outlay not exceeding the cost of one specimen Orchid. Set also Plant Catalogue. 
A selection can be made from the “ Various Bulbous and Tuherous-rooted Irises ” (page 115). of species 
blooming from early winter to February or March. Then commence the Dwarf Flag Irises ( 5 er Plant Catalogue) 
to unfold their bright and attractive flowers, carrying on the succession to May, when Iris Germamea and the 
various tall Flag Irises (See Plant Catalogue ) take their place. Amongst these some of the most beamififl 
and delicate blendings of colour are to be found. The Flag Irises are succeeded in June by the English and 
Spanish Bulbous Irises. First in bloom arc the Spanish Irises with their orchid-like flowers and showy brig it 
colours. Following these come the English Irises with large sumptuous flowers of great beauty, ine iris 
season closes in July with the beautiful Japanese Flag Irises ( See Plant Catalogue ). 
The various other beautiful species of Bulbous Irises (page 15), together with the handsome Beardless and 
Sub-aquatic Irises {See Plant Catalogue), flower at different seasons and form links in the unbroken chain. 
All the Irises are admirably adapted for cutting , and when it is necessary to forward the /lowers to a distance, 
gather when the buds are colouring , and just before expanding , and , like the Gladioli , they will open in water . 
ENGLISH IRIS (the large-flowered bulbous iris of the Pyrenees). 
These magnificent Irises thrive best in a well-drained light or a medium soil ; when the soil is very heavy 
surround the bulbs with sand and see well to drainage. When convenient, plant as soon after the beginning ot 
September as possible ; we have planted as late as December, but the earlier the planting is done 
the greater the success. The varieties offered have been specially selected from the largest and best 
collections, as being most distinct, and will be found as strikingly beautiful and varied in colour as the most 
sumptuous orchids of the hot-house . 
j&tT Our Annual Exhibits of cut flowers of this grand Iris at the London Summer Show's attract much 
attention and elicit great admiration. 
BARR AND son’s SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH IRISES 
S. d. 
783 3 each of 20 magnificent varieties 10 6 786 
784 1 ,, 20 ,, ,, 46 787 
785 3 ,, 12 ,, ,, 6 6 788 
£ST S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals. 
789 Abigail, S. crimson-purple, edged and splashed lavender, F. delicate lavender, mottled violet 
790 Amphimachus, 5 . purple-black, F. rich velvety purple 
Fine mixed per 100 , 4 / 6 ; per dcz. 
Choice mixed 6/6 ; ,, 
Named vars., mixed ,, 10 / 6 ; 
per doz. 
s. d. 
6. 
6.. 
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s. d. 
0 8 
1 o 
1 6 
—each 
s. d. 
•o 3 
791 Armida, S. purple, splashed black, F. rich crimson-purple, spotted black 2 •• 
792 Blanche Fleur. white, with rosv tinge. F. white 3 
792 
793 
794 
795 
797 
798 
799 
8C0 
801 
802 
803 
805 
806 
Blanche Fleur, S. white, with rosy tinge, F. white 
Cleo, 5 . violet-purple, flaked black, F. rich violet-blue 2 
Gertrude, S. fine mauve, flaked purple, F. lavender, spotted violet 2 
Graaf Bentinh, S. crimson-magenta, flaked white, F. white, spotted crimson, handsome 3 
Grande Blanche, S. white, slightly feathered purple, F. white, slightly blotched purple 3 
Henri IV., S. lavender, streaked purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted lilac 2 
Hypocrates, S. soft mauve, F. mauve, tinged blue 3 
King of the Blues, violet and black, F. rich blue, spotted dark violet 2 
La Cbarmante, S. deep lavender-blue, F. white, margined light lavender 3 
La Vierge, S. deep azure-blue, flaked dark violet, F. violet and black 2 
L’Unique, S. claret-purple, F. purple, shading to blue 2 
Mont Blanc, S. and F. pure white, very handsome 3 
Palatinus, S. deep mauve, flaked purple, F. pale rosy purple, with blue tinge 2 
807 Perfecta, S. rosy mauve, flaked purple, F. mauve, shaded blue, and slightly spotted purple... 2 
808 Pharon, .S’, ruby-purple, F. velvety crimson-purple, with blue lustre, and white and yellow eye 2 
809 Ruby, S. ruby-purple, shaded black, F. velvety crimson-purple, with darker markings 2 
810 Simon, S. pale lavender, feathered purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet . 2 
811 Vainqueur, S. deep lavender, feathered violet, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet ... 2 
812 Victoria, magenta, flaked white, F. white, marbled and spotted rosy purple 2 
813 Wapen van Rotterdam, S. rosy lilac, heavily flaked purple, F. delicate lilac, spotted violet... 2 
SPANISH IRIS (THE ORCHID-LIKE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN). 
The Spanish Irises are in flower a fortnight before the English, and differ from them considerably, the 
flowers being smaller, and the arrangement of colours quite different in the combinations and curious blendings 
of the shades, while the flowers equal in beauty many of the rare orchids. For vases and bouquets the flow/ers 
are greatly prized. Cultural treatment same as for the English Iris. See coloured plate in I he 
Garden , 1881 . 
jesr Our Annual Exhibits of cut blooms of these beautiful Irises, at the London Summer Shows, form 
a great feature of attraction. 
BARR AND SON’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL SPANISH IRISES, 
d. 
814 3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 8 6 
815 1 each of 24 ,, ,, 3 o 
816 3 each of 12 ,, 
817 Fine mixed p. 1000 , 12/6 ; p. 
818 Choice mixed p. iooo, 16/6 ; p. 
100 
100 
819 Mixed from Beautiful Named varieties, 
per ioo, 8/6 ; per doz. 
820 Thunderbolt Iris, S. chestnut-browm, 
F. bronze-purple, with large golden 
blotch, handsome ...p. 100,15/ ; p. doz. 
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