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SPIRAEAS, ENGLISH AND SPANISH IRISES. 
SPIR./EA (THE MEADOW SWEET). For forcing , or planting out. 
The large graceful, feathery, pure white, fragrant flowers of Spiraea Japonica and the new variety com- 
pacta multiflora surpass all else in this way to cut for furnishing vases, while the plants are amongst the most 
decorative for the conservatory and room. In forcing, a moist atmosphere and abundance of water is necessary. 
Spiraea palmata has feathery clusters of lovely rosy crimson blossoms, which for vases are greatly prized. 
Spiraea japonica fol. aureo-reticulatis is a most handsome and ornamental plant, and forces as easily as S. 
japonica. In sheltered moist borders out of doors these plants are very decorative. 
816 Japonica, white, strong clumps for 
forcing p. doz. 5/6 
817 ,, fol. aureo-reticulatis, golden - 
blotched foliage, handsome , 
clumps per doz. 7/6 
818 ,, compacta multiflora [new), 
dwarf and compact , with large 
dense spikes of feathery white 
flowers clumps, p. doz. 5/6 
each — 8. d. 
each — 8. d. 
O 6 
O 9 
819 Palmata, lovely rosy crimson flowers , 
clumps for forcing per doz. 5/6 o 6 
820 ,, alba, elegant light-green foliage 
with large spreading plumes of snow- 
white flowers, beautiful, p. doz. 7/6 o 9 
821 ,, elegans, beautiful pale pink, 
clumps for forcing, p. doz. 5/6 o 6 
822 Astilboides, a. lovely species, bearing dense 
drooping plumes if graceful snowy white 
fowers\ clumps, per doz. 7/6 o 9 
For other Species of Spiraeas, see Plant Catalogue. 
IRISES. 
Irises are the " Orchids ” of the flower garden. Their blossoms are the most rich and varied in colour of 
hardy plants ; their time of flowering ranges from Christmas to August. They should be extensively planted 
in flower and shrubbery borders, and naturalized. As cut-flowers Irises are most valuable, competing in rich- 
ness and variety of colour with the choicest and the most beautiful Orchids. For Beautiful Bearded and 
Beardless Flag Irises, also Japanese Flag Irises, sec Daffodil Catalogue. 
All the Irises are admirably adapted for cutting , and when it is necessary to forward the flowers to a distance, 
gather when the buds are colouring and just before expanding , as they open freely in water. 
ENGLISH IRIS (the large flowered bulbous iris of the Pyrenees). 
Bulbs supplied September to December. 
These magnificent Irises thrive best in a well-drained light or 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 of 
September as possible. We have planted as late as December, and even in January ; but the earlier the planting 
is done, the greater the success. The varieties offered have been specially selected from several of the largest 
and best collections, as being the finest and most distinct, and will be found as strikingly beautiful and varied 
in colour as the most sumptuous orchids of the hot-house. They flower in June, thus succeeding the Bearded 
Flag Irises. 
#3- Our Annual Exhibits of cut flowers of these grand Irises, at the London Summer Shows, attract much 
attention and elicit great admiration. 
BARR AND SON’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH IRISES. 
s. d. 
823 3 each of 20 magnificent varieties 10 6 
824 leach of 20 ,, 4 6 
825 3 each of 12 ,, 6 6 
826 Fine mixed per ioo, 4/6 ; per doz. 
827 Choice mixed „ 6/6 ,, 
828 Named vars., mixed ,, 10/6 ,, 
per doz. 
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S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals. 
829 Abigail, S. crimson-purple, edged and splashed lavender, F. delicate lavender, mottled violet 2 
830 Amusant, S. violet-purple, F. rich deep blue, spotted dark-purple 3 
831 Armlda, S. purple, splashed black, F. rich crimson-purple, spotted black 3 
832 Blanche Fleur, S. white, with rosy tinge. F. white 3 
833 Cleo, S', violet-purple, flaked black, F. rich violet-blue 2 
834 Gertrude, S.fine mauve, flaked purple, F. lavender, spotted violet 2 
835 Graaf Bentink, 5. crimson-magenta, flaked white, F. white, spotted crimson handsome 3 
836 Grande Celeste, S. deep azure, F. celestial blue, very large 3 
837 Grande Blanche, .S', white, slightly feathered purple, F. white, slightly blotched purple 3 
838 Henri IV., 5. lavender, streaked purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted lilac 2 
839 Hypocrates, S. soft mauve, F. mauve, tinged blue 3 
840 King of the Blues, S. violet and black, F. rich blue, spotted dark violet 2 
841 La Charmante, 5. deep lavender-blue, F. white, margined light lavender 3 
842 La Vlerge, A', deep azure-blue, flaked dark violet, F. violet and black 2 
843 L’Unlque, S. claret-purple, F. purple, shading to blue 2 
844 Mountain of Snow, S. and F. white, very large 5 
845 Mont Blanc, S. and F. pure white, very handsome 3 
846 Palatinus, S. deep mauve, flaked purple, F. pale rosy purple, with blue tinge 2 
847 Perfecta, S. rosy mauve, flaked purple, F. mauve, shaded blue, and slightly spotted purple 2 
848 Pharon, S. ruby-purple, F. velvety crimson-purple, with blue lustre, and white and yellow eye 2 
849 Ruby, S. ruby-purple, shaded black, F. velvety crimson-purple, with darker markings 2 
850 Simon, S', pale lavender, feathered purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet 2 
851 Vainqueur, S. deep lavender, feathered violet, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet 2 6. 
852 Victoria, S. magenta, flaked white, F. white, marbled and spotted rosy purple 2 6,., u 
853 Wapen van Rotterdam, S’, rosy lilac, heavily flaked purple, F. delicate lilac, spotted violet ... 2 6...0 
3 . d. 
0 8 
1 o 
1 6 
each. 
8. d. 
SPANISH IRIS (THE ORCHID-LIKE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN). June-flowering. 
Bulbs supplied September to December. 
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. The curious and charming blendings of 
shades in the same flower give them the appearance of rare orchids, which in grace and beauty they quite equal. 
The cut flowers are greatly prized for vases and bouquets. Cultural treatment same as for the English Iris. 
As pot plants they are most valuable, and will bear gentle forcing. See Coloured Plate in The Garden, i88r. 
[Barr and Son, 
