18 CHIONODOXA, MILLA, DOG’S-TOOTH VIOLET, WINTER ACONITE, AND IRIS. 
CHIONODOXA, 
To George Maw, Esq., English gardens are indebted for the introduction of this most beautiful hardy 
Spring flower. The blossoms are intense rich blue, and when produced from established plants are so abundant 
as literally to carpet the ground. s. d 
947 Luclllaa, rich blue each 51. 6d. & 7 6 
MILLA (TRITELEIA). 
The varieties of Uniflora for dwarf edgings are unique, and in beds or masses they are beautiful. Their 
blossoms expand early in Spring, and continue to the end of May ; when the blue Anemone Apennina is 
associated with them the effect is greatly enhanced. Pots with from six to twelve roots are very effective under 
glass. T. laxa and Murrayan; 
na flower throughout June and July, producing large umbels of the most lovely 
is an exceedingly characteristic plant ; and Biflora is a gem. each— h. d. 
948 Biflora, snow while, an extremely beautiful hardy bulb per doz., 21s, 
949 Bloomeriana, yellow, flowering in large handsome umbels 0 9 
950 Uniflora conspicua, white, shaded porcelain, \ ft per 100, 3 s. 6 d. ; per doz., 6 d. ... 
961 ,, lilaclna, porcelain, striped violet, £ ft per 100, 10s. 6d. ; per doz., 2 s. o d. o 3 
962 ,, Candida, white, new, ^ ft »» 10s. 6 d. 1 o 
953 Laxa, rich Tyrian purple, 1 tt >, 7 s - &d- o 9 
964 ,, atro-purpuxea, purple, 1 ft .. 7s. 6d. o 9 
956 ,, maxima, rich Tyrian purple, new, 1 ft ,, 15** °^- 1 6 
956 Longipes, white, suffused porcelain, flowering in large umbels, new , ij ft ,, 10s. 6 d. 1 o 
956^Murrayana, fine lavender-blue , lined purple, 1 ft ,, 7 s ■ &d. o 9 
DOG’S-TOOTH VIOLET (ERYTHRONIUM DENS-CANIS). 
No prettier sight could meet the eye in Spring than a mass or edging of the beautifully variegated foliage of 
the Dog’s-tooth Violets. Few of the much prized Anoectochilus of India are equal to these in their variegations, 
and when covered with their graceful Cyclamen-like flowers, which range in colour from the deepest purple to the 
purest white, the effect is matchless. Americanum is remarkable for its rich yellow blossoms, and Giganteum 
for its large handsome flowers. 
967 Erythronium Dens-canis, purple, £ ft per 100, 7s. 6d. ; per doz. 1 
958 ,, ,, album, white, \ ft per 100,155.- 
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961 
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963 
964 
966 
966 
967 
major, white , large flowered, £ ft. 
purpureum major, purple, large flowered, ^ ft 
roseum, rose, large flowered , J ft 
passiflorum, rose, shading to white, large flowered, | ft 
candidura, distinct, \ ft 
mixed, fine per 100 , 10 s. 6 d. ; 
,, large flowered 
Americanum, bright yellow, £ ft 
giganteum (new), 1 ft each is. 6d., & 2 s. 6 d. 
WINTER ACONITE. 
The golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite rest on an emerald-green cushion of leaves, and form a striking 
contrast to the pure white of the Snowdrop and the lovely blue of Scilla sibirica. 1 he rich green carpet of foliage 
continues a long t me after the flowers, so that the plant is valuable for situations where it is difficult to clothe 
the ground, such as under trees, and in moist situations where few flowering plants thrive. 
968 Winter Aconite , golden yellmv , per doz., 6 d. ; per 100, 2 s. 6 d. to 31. 6 d. ; per iooo, 2 is. to 301. 
IRIS. 
R 3 T The large Bamksian Silver Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society was awarded to our collection of 
Iris, exhibited in June, 1877/ June, 1878 ,• and July, 1879 / also Certificates for new varieties of the Japanese 
Flag Iris. . . 
Like the Orchid in the hot-house, the Iris in the flower garden is the richest and most varied in colour, and 
diverse in form. The varieties are all perfectly hardy, and should be freely planted in the borders of the dress 
garden and the shrubbery ; also for naturalization in woodland walks and wild gardens, for which they are pre- 
eminently suited, as once properly planted, they require no further care. Where cut-flowers are in demand, the 
Iris will be found invaluable, surpassing the choicest and the most curious Orchids in richness, variety, and 
remarkable combination of colours, while embracing every feature which characterises the wonderful diversity 
found in Orchid flowers. The cultural requirements of Orchids necessarily confine their enjoyment to a very few ; 
but the Iiis may be enjoyed by all, even those who have onl\ a few square yards for their flower garden. A 
judicious selection of Iris, including the most magnificent in colour and form, with the most quaint in combinations 
of colour, would furnish to the cultivator of hardy plants all the beauty and variety that the most valuable 
collection of orchidaceous plants could impart, and form a succession from Christmas to August, at 
an outlay not exceeding the price of a single specimen O r chid. Iris A lata, Reticulata, and Sty /os a, are 
winter flowering. Reticulata we have seen expanding its rich violet gold-blotched fragrant blossoms when 
the ground was covered with snow, and remaining uninjured with the thermometer several degrees below freezing 
point. Following these comes the violet-scented Persica, with its delicate pearly flowers, inlaid with purple 
and gold. Next in the succession is the beautiful Iberica. Then follows the Pumila, and other varieties in this 
section of dwarf Iris Close upon these comes the Barbata group, with its kindred species and varieties, and 
their endless variations of colour, ranging from white and the richest golden yellow, to rose, intense purple, 
and the most beautiful bronzes. The beardless section continues the chain of succession in Sibirica, with its 
pretty small orchid-like blossoms ; Onentalis, with its velvety blue flowers; Graminea, with its graceful foliage 
and characteristic blossoms ; Setosn, with its charming blue flowers ; Versicolor, Vtrginica, etc. ; and following 
these, the splendid clematis-like Japanese Iris, Kcempferi, with grand flowers, ranging from snow-white to rose, 
lilac, magenta, purple, crimson, and violet ; and with the flowers varying in size from 5 to 10 inches in diameter, 
with a breadth of petal 2^ to 3$ inches. A colou*ed Plate of the two magnificent varieties, Imperatrix and 
Schcene W ieveriv , appeared in The Garden, 30th Augu-t, 1879. As we write this, two newly imported duplex 
Japanese Iris have been sent in from our experimental grounds — one snow-white, with the inner petals 
suffused rose ; the other white, beautifully bordered and veined lavender blue. The Spanish Iris somewhat 
precede /. Kcempferi , their flowers are snow-white, porcelain-blue, clear yellow, and rich chestnut, having combi- 
nations of mottlings which are only to be compared with those of the rare and curious Orchids. Following 
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