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Iris — con tin ucd. 
712 Ksempferi, rose-purple per doz. 5/6 each 
713 » Alexander Von Humboldt, double white, striped yelltno 
714 „ Alexander Van Siebold, double, velvety violet, blue shaded 
7 16 ti Ernest Moritz Arndt, single velvety purple ’’ 
7 *6 •> I»a< Souvenir, double light rose, variegated dark rose 
7 ^ 7 »> Madame La Greele D’Hanis, single white and lilac •. 
718 ,, Nippon, single white 
IRIS GERMANICA. 
These aie the most magnificent and striking of the tuberous-rooted Iris. Their large handsome flowers of 
golden yellow, clear porcelain, rose, and purple of intensest hue, are unsurpassed ; while those with variegated 
flowers range through almost every shade and combination of colour conceivable. There is no flower which bears 
such close inspection : the more it is looked at, the greater is the feeling of surprise that a plant possessing so 
many admirable qualities should be comparatively unknown except in its normal form, the Blue Flag. All the 
charming varieties which we possess are of equally easy cultivation, succeeding in almost any soil, thriving in town 
gardens, in shrubbery borders, in woodland walks, wild gardens, and by the sides of lakes ; while as a cut flower 
for vases they are unrivalled. Ready to send out in November. 
The collection consists of the magnificent varietieS'cultivated in our Experimental Grounds. 
719 50 in 50 most superb varieties 
720 25 in 25 ,, n 
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25 o 721 i2 in 12 most superb varieties 6 o 
12 6 | 722 Mixed choice varieties per doz, 3/6 & 4 6 
VARIOUS IRIS. 
The Peacock Iris, or Pavonia, is a charming little plant, cultivated in pots or in warm situations and light 
soils out of doors. The Persian Iris (Persica) flowers almost as soon as it can free itself from its winter covering ; 
grown several in a pot it is as much prized for its delightful violet perfume as for its rich and beautiful markings. 
Reticulata is a rare gem in the greenhouse, and equally at home out of doors, where it is often seen in bloom when 
the snow is on the ground. Susiana is an indescribable beauty, massive in form, and curious in colour. Fob 
vanegatis is prized for its beautiful green and white variegated leaves, effective in vases, in flower borders, and n - 
an edging. Cristata, its amethystine flowers are best set off on rockwork. Nudicaulis is an introduction of Mr. 
Robinson, and considered by him the finest of the tuberous-rooted Iris. Sibirica, with its pretty littlcorchida- 
ceous flowers surmounting its grassy foliage ; Victorine, with its large, white, and blotched purple flowers ; 
Queen of the May, with its lovely, soft, light mauve blossoms, is as remarkable as it is beautiful. And so we 
might dilate upon the other species. 
723 Cristata, rich amethyst-blue, spotted deep blue, striped orange, a in each 
724 De Berghii, golden yellow and bronzy purple, 2 ft • 
725 Fol. variegatis, leaves variegated, green and white, very effective during the winter months, i. J , h. 
726 Longipetala, flaked pale purple, 3 ft per d ° Z each 
727 Nudicaulis, violet and white (new), i ft *’ 
728 Pallida, pale lavender blue, 2 ft 
729 Pavonia Major, pure while, each petal blotched clear celestial blue, 1 ft., most beautiful, per 100, i8.>\ 
730 Persica, while, blue, purple, and yellow, and fragrant as a violet, in bloom out of doors in April, and 
under glass, several in a pot, can be forced for early flowering, 6 in per 100, i8.r., per doz. 
731 Queen of the May, light soft mauve, 2 ft each 
732 Reticulata, brilliant deep blue and golden yellow, 9 in per doz kc 
733 Sibirica, bright blue and while netted, 3 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .per doz as 6 d 
734 „ alba, white, 3 ft ’ ’ 
735 Susiana, blush, tinted brown, and netted with dark lines, very distinct and handsome 18 in 
736 Tenax, purple, |J-ft 
737 Tridentata, indigo-purple, 1 ft 
738 Victorine, pure white , blotched purple, 2 ft . ” 
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IXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, AND I3ABIANAS. 
GROWN UNDER GLASS THESE FLOWER IN MARCH AND APRIL, OUT OF DOORS IN MAY, JUNE, AND JULY. 
These are amongst the most graceful, attractive, and beautiful of Cape flowering bulbs. They differ from 
each other considerably in style and habit of growth, but, being closely allied, they require the same cultural 
treatment. ... 
For In-Doors. — Plant in October or November five or six bulbs in a five-inch pot, using a compost of 
turfy loam, peat, or leaf-mould, mixed with clean sand. Make the soil moderately firm about the bulbs, then 
place them in a cold pit or frame, plunging the pot in ashes, and withhold water till the plants appear, then 
give sparingly at first. The lights should not be kept on except during very wet or frosty weather. Early in 
March, when the plants have made some growth, they may be removed to the greenhouse, or where there is a 
very gentle warmth, and placed on a shelf close to the glass till in bloom. 
For Out-Doors.-— C hoose a light loamy soil thoroughly drained and with a due South aspect (the hotter 
the situation and the drier during winter the better), if backed by a wall or greenhouse it is so much in favour. 
Plant the bulbs six inches deep and two to four inches apart. For winter protection two or three inches of dry 
leaves will be sufficient. 
At our Experimental Grounds we have had grand displays of these charming flowers, by making up a 
temporary pit, and placing in it about a foot of good soil, and in this we plant the bulbs, about two inches deep, 
and during wet and frosty weather protect simply with shutters. The masses of bloom we have had were 
surprising, and we could not help feeling at how trifling an amount of trouble so large a quantity of valuable 
flowers to cut for in-door decoration could be produced. In January last, we planted in raised beds our surplus 
stock of roots, and for two months we had a succession of lovely Powers. We should recommend those Who 
grow these out of doors to prepare the bed securing perfect drainage ; plant in October or November, and hoop 
the beds over, so that in frosty weather or very wet weather mats may be placed ovef the hoops, tp afford a slight 
protection. 
