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Spanish Iris — continued. 
K2T Our Annual Exhibits of cut blooms of these beautiful Irises form a great feature of attraction. 
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BARK AND SON'S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL SPANISH IBISES. 
8 . d. 
Fine mixed p. 1000, 12/6 ; p. 100, 1/6 
Choice mixed p. 1000, 16/6 ; p. 100, 2/ 
3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 8 6 857 
1 each of 24 „ 3 0 858 
3 each of 12 „ 4 0 
Splendid named varieties in mixture, selected from the following list per 100, 7/6 ; per do/.. 1/3 
Thunderbolt Iris, S. broad rich bronzy -purple, F. chestnut-brown , with large striking orange 
blotch , large and handsome per ioo, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 
S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals. 
. > per doz.— s. d. 
Abulola, S. bright violet-blue , with dusky tinge , F. olive and orange, large flower 1 6 
Alava, S. primrose, shading to purple, F. rich yellow and orange, large flower 1 6 
Avalanche, S. china-white, F. snowy white, with yellow blotch , large Jlowcr 1 6 
Blue Beauty, S. violet, F. azure-blue , with yellow eye per 1009/6 1 6 
Boabdil, S. deep porcelain, F. pearl-blue and orange, large Jlower 1 6 
Bronze Queen, S. bronze-violet , F. dusky olive and orange, large /lowers 1 6 
California, S. rich yellow, F. golden-yellow and orange, large Jlower per 100 9/6 1 6 
Cantab, S. rich dark azure, F. Catnbridge blue, with orange blotch, beautiful 3 6 
Carmen, S. rosy purple, F. yellow , with orange blotch, large and striking 1 6 
Catherina, S. sapphire-blue, shading to white, F. white and orange 1 6 
Cleon, S. violet-blue, flaked purple, F. olive, shaded blue with orange blotch 1 6 
Columbus, S. smoky yellow, F. rich orange 1 3 
D Azara, S, violet-blue, Jlaked purple, F. olive , shaded grey with orange blotch 2 6 
Don Quixote, 5 . rich violet, F. azure-blue and orange, large flower 1 6 
Donna Maria, 5 . lavender-blue, F. white and yellow 1 6 
Gipsy Queen, rich smoky purple, F. olive-brown and orange, large flower per 100 15/- 2 3 
Golden King, 6’. deep yellow, F. brilliant deep golden, with orange blotch, very handsome per 100 15/ 2 3 
Inez, S. pearl-blue, F. yellow and orange 1 6 
Joanes, S. dark porcelain, F. sulphur and yellow 1 6 
Julia, S. deep sapphire, F. olive and orange , large Jlower 2 6 
Laara, S. violet, F. violet, with orange blotch 1 6 
Lemon Queen, S. and F. beautiful soft lemon per 100 15/- 2 3 
Leopard, large yellow, spotted purple, F. large, deep golden, spotted purple, and orange blotch 2 6 
Marie Louise, S. violet-blue, F. olive and orange per 100 9/6 1 6 
Murillo, S. white, flaked blue, F. primrose and orange, large and beautif ul 1 6 
Othello, S. light smoky purple, F. olive-brown and orange 1 6 
Princess Ida, S. white, F. broad delicate primrose, with brilliant orange blotch, beautiful, p. 100 12/6 2 o 
Queen Isabella, S.pale primrose, F. yellow and orange, large flower 2 6 
San Jos6, S. olive-bronze, F. yellow and orange 1 6 
Snowball, S. pure white, shaded sapphire at base, F. white, with conspicuous golden blotch per 100 7/6 1 3 
Snow Queen, S. pure white, F. pure white, with orange blotch, beautiful per 100 12/6 2 o 
Sunset, S. sapphire, F. yellow with orange blotch, large flower 1 6 
The Moor, S. rich chestnut-purple, F. chestnut and orange 1 6 
Toreador, .S. dusky primrose, shading to sapphire , F. goldeti-yellow and orange, large Jlower 1 6 
Vasco da Gama, S. sapphire, shading to sulphur, F. yellow and orange 1 6 
Vega, S. pale lilac, F. white and yellow 1 6 
Velasquez, S. red-purple, F, olive and orange 1 6 
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, there the flowers would be a little protected 
from heavy rains. A lata, Reticulata Histrio and Histrioides, Variant , and Stylosa vars., are charming winter- 
flowering species, followed in February by other Reticulata varieties, which have lovely violet-scented blossoms, 
the sweet-scented Persica, the beautiful new species Rosenbachiana, Kolpakowskiana, Bakeriana, and Dan- 
fordicc. Next in succession come the interesting Cajicasica, Orchioides, the curious Snakcshead Iris Tuberosa, 
and the new species Sindjarensis. These arc followed closely by Susiana, Iberica , etc., with their large hand- 
some beautifully netted flowers; along with these Iris, Atrofusca, Atropurpurea, Bismarckiana, Gatesii, Lortcti, 
Lupina, Maria, and Suworowii, surpass in beauty and interest any written description that can be given of 
them. The charming dwarf Iris Arenaria Jlavissima, the pretty Peacock Iris, and the beautiful Iris cristata , 
flower in May, and are followed in June by Iris Juticca, 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, which has been previously well dug. Cover with three or four inches of straw, which remove 
in March, and until in bloom encourage a free growth. Immediately the flowering is past 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. Keep the glass on till October. The object to be attained 
is that the roots shall thoroughly ripen and be prevented from starting into growth before Spring. The light 
covering in winter keeps off heavy rains, and prevents a too premature growth. By following the above plan 
the roots can remain undisturbed for several years, which is found to suit the plants better than lifting annually. 
The great beauty of these Irises, especially when seen in established masses, will fully repay the special 
treatment they ask for. 
For an interestng history and description of the various Oncocyclus and Regelia Irises, see Prof. Foster’s 
article in Garden, February 18th, 1893. The Rev - Henry Ewbank, Isle of Wight, has met with great success 
in growing these Irises on raised beds [for full particulars, see “ Garden,” May 13th, 1893). ( A Beautiful 
Coloured Plate of Ojicocyclus Irises, Gatesii, Lorteti, and Lupina, can be had for 6d. Another Coloured 
Plate of Irises, Atrofusca, Bismarckiana, Atropurpurea, and Marise for 6 d. ) 
King Street, Covent Garden, 1894.] 
