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1XIAS, MORPHIXIAS, SPARAXIS AND TRITONIAS. 
Bulbous and Tubekous-Rooted Iris Species ^continued. each— 8. d. 
853 Sindjarensis (new), a charming new species from Mesopotamia , like /. caucasica in growth; flowers 
white and azure-bine , prettily crested , March-flowering , i ft ••••• 3 6 
854 *Susiana, a remarkably handsome species with immense flowers, blush , tinted brown and covered with a 
network of dark lines, May-flowering , ht. i ft per doz. 7/6 o 9 
855 *Suworowi, a fine Iris of the Iberica class , but more hardy , 6'. .F. varying from red-purple to 
lavender , or grey, conspicuously reticulated with deep veins •• 2 6 
856 Tuberosa (Snakeshead Iris), flowers rich velvety violet-black and green, ht. $ ft per doz. 2/6 o 3 
J65T For Beautiful Bearded Dwarf and Japanese Flag Irises, see Daffodil and Plant Catalogues. 
IXIAS, MORPHIXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, AND BABIANAS. 
Culture In-Doors. — From September to January plant in a four or five-inch pot five or six bulbs, 
using a compost of turfy loam, leaf soil, and silver sand. Make the soil firm about the bulbs, then plunge 
the pots in ashes in a cold pit or frame, and withhold water till the plants appear, then at first give sparingly. 
When the plants are in growth, the lights should be left off, except during wet or frosty weather. 
Early in February, or when the plants have made sufficient growth, remove them to the greenhouse, keep 
close to the glass, and carefully attend to the watering. 
Culture Out-Doors. — Plant from October to January, at a depth of three inches, and two to three 
inches apart, in a prepared light loamy soil, thoroughly drained, the bed raised six inches above the general 
level, with a due south aspect. Should the earlier plantings make foliage in autumn, slight protection must be 
given especially during severe frost . The later plantings will flower after the earlier ones, therefore select a 
situation for them where the sun’s rays will be somewhat broken, and thus the blooming period will be prolonged. 
The gorgeous beauty of these flowers amply rewards the little extra care they require to ensure success. 
IXIAS. 
The Ixia is a slender graceful growing plant, with long loose spikes of bloom. The colours are rich, 
varied, and beautiful, the centre always differing in colour from the other parts of the flower, so that the 
blossoms expanding in the sun’s rays, present a picture of gorgeous beauty. 
». d. 
858 6 each of 20 splendid varieties 17 6 861 1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2 6 
859 3 each of 20 ,, 9 6 862 Choice mixed per 100 , 6/6 ; per doz. 1 3 
860 3 each of 12 ,, 5/6 & 7 6 863 Fine mixed per 100 , 4 / 6 ; ,, 010 
J 8 ST The following varieties of Ixias are the most distinct and beautiful in cultivation. 
per doz. «. d. 
864 Alice, pure wkite, velvety crimson centre 1 6 
865 Azurea, azure-blue, violet centre 2 o 
866 Beauty of Norfolk, canary, centre black... 1 6 
867 Bucephalus, magenta-purple, beautiful ... 1 o 
868 Conqueror, yellow , shaded red 2 o 
869 Crateroides, rich cerise-scarlet, early, and 
greatly valued for cutting ...per 100 , 6/6 1 o 
870 Donnatello (new), brick-scarlet , brown 
centre, large and fine 4 6 
871 Elvira, French-grey, violet centre 2 o 
872 Emperor of China, yellow, centre black ... 3 6 
873 Erubescens major, deep rose-carmine, 
black centre 1 6 
874 Golden Drop, goldeft-yellow, dark centre.. 1 6 
875 Glory, bronze-crimson, black centre 1 6 
876 Hercules, white tinged rose , deep rose 
centre, fine 1 o 
877 Humbert (new), very large coppery rose , 
black centre, beautiful and distinct 5 6 
878 Josephine, striped rose and white, pretty... 1 6 
per doz. 8 . a. 
879 Lady Carey, buff-orange , black centre 2 o 
880 La Favourite, primrose , crimson centre , 
very fine 2 o 
881 Lady Slade, beautiful pink, carmine centre 1 6 
882 Magniflca, handsome , rich deep yellow, 
chocolate centre 2 o 
883 Magnum bonum, large white , blue centre 2 6 
884 Nltens, intense deep magenta, handsome... 2 o 
885 Pallas, beautiful primrose, purple centre... 1 o 
886 Pearl, white, violet centre , large 1 6 
887 ProeBtans, ruby-crimson, beautiful 1 6 
888 Queen of Roses, beautiful bright rose , 
large double flowers 3 6 
889 Smiling Mary, pretty rose-pink 2 o 
890 Sunbeam, orange, striped crimson , showy 1 6 
891 virgilius, pale primrose, violet centre 1 6 
892 Virldiflora, sea-green, black centre, distinct 2 6 
893 Vulcan, orange-red, black centre 2 o 
894 White Queen, the largest of the Ixias, 
pure white, velvety crimson centre 2 6 
MORPHIXIAS. 
These have the same graceful habit as the Ixia, but are dwarfer, the flowers long and tube-shaped; they 
come into bloom later than the Ixias, and continue in flower frequently till August. 
per doz. — 8 . d. P cr doz.— 0 . d. 
895 Paniculata, beautiful buff colour 1 6 | 896 Paniculata rosea, deep rose and white... 1 6 
897 Paniculata lutea, soft lemon, shaded buff per doz., 1/6 
SPARAXIS. 
It would be difficult to conceive colours more diversified and gorgeous than is represented by the Sparaxis. 
Its compact dwarf growth and beautiful rich colours render it invaluable for pot-culture, rockwork, &c. 
8. d. *• d- 
898 6 each of 12 splendid varieties 7 6 901 Choice mixed ...per 100 , 7s. 6d. ; p. doz. 1 6 
899 3 ,, 12 „ ,, 5 6 902 Fine mixed per 100 , 5 *. 6 d . ; 10 
BOO 1 12 ,, ,, 20 
903 Tricolor gran d 1 fl ora, scarlet, marbled crimson, centre yellow , large and handsome ...p. doz. 1/6 
TRITONIAS. 
The habit and growth of these resemble the Sparaxis, but the prevailing colours differ, and flowering later, 
they form a most important succession. The colours range from buff to rose and the richest glowing orange, 
the flowers always having a beautiful transparency. For pot-culture they are most valuable. At Cliveden, 
the late Mr. Fleming was in the habit of growing hundreds of pots of Crocata for furnishing jardinets. 
BARR AND SON’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL TRITONIAS. 
s. d. 
804 5 each of 10 splendid varieties 12 6 I 
905 3 „ 10 „ 8 6 
806 1 ,, 10 „ „ 3 6 | 
p.100. p. doz. 
8. d. s. d. 
IS o ...2 3 
7 6... 1 6 
5 6...X o 
\Barr and Son 
907 Crocata, showy bright orange 
908 Choice mixed 
909 Fine mixed 
