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which are strikingly beautiful. Spiraa japonica fol. aureo-reticulatis is a unique plant, fora* rtre i = a ™e “ S. 
japonica, and is remarkable for the fine yellow vetning or reticulation of the leaves. In sheltered moist borders 
out of doors, these plants are very decorative. 
each — 3. 
< 2 . 
each — 8. 
710 Palmata, clumps for forcing, per doz., 7/6 o 
711 ,, alha (new), elegant light-green foliage 
with large spreading plumes of 
snow-white flowers 2 
703 Japonica, strong clumps, specially pre- 
pared for forcing. ..p. doz., 7/6 o 
709 ,, fol. aureo-reticulatis, leaves 
reticulated yellow and green, 
prepared clumps per doz. 10/6 1 
For other Species of Spiraeas, see Daffodil Catalogue. 
IRISES. 
The Iris is the " Orchid ” of the flower garden ; its blossoms are the most rich and varied in colour of 
hardy plants. It should be extensively planted in flower and shrubbery borders, and naturalized in wild gardens. 
As a cut-flower the Iris is invaluable, competing in richness and variety of colour with the choicest ,? n J”?? 
beautiful Orchids. A judicious selection of Iris should include not only the rich colours and the aesthetic c o™m- 
ations of colours but such varieties that will ensure a succession from Christmas to August, and this is achieved 
at an outlay not exceeding the cost of one specimen Orchid. Iris A lata, Vartans, Histrso, .'itylosa, Reticulata, 
and its varieties, Rosaibachiana and Bakeriana, flower in winter, followed by the violet-scented Iris / erstca, also 
Iris caucasica, orchioidcs, tuberose, and Hi ndjarensis. Next in succession come the beautiful Ibenca varieties ana 
Susiana, with its large, dusky, curiously and beautifully reticulated flowers, Gatesii and Suworowt, then 1 umi a 
and the other early-flowering Dwarf Iris. Close after these follows the Ins Barbate group, with an almost 
endless variation in colour, from white and the richest golden-yellow, to rose, intense purple, pale blue and 
beautiful bronzes. The Beardless section continues the succession in Sibtrica, Oruntalss, Grammea Versicolor, 
Virginica, etc. ; and are succeeded in July by the clematis-flowered Japanese Ins hwmpfen. lhe Cspamste 
bulbous Iris flowers in June, and is followed by the English bulbous Iris ; thus the succession in conjunction 
with 1. Kampfcri, is carried to August, the close of the Iris season. We must not forget in the category the 
pretty Peacock Iris, the charming spring-flowering Iris cristala, a glorious plant on dry banks, nor the beaut 
June-flowering species, Juncea , F in git an a, Boissieri, Lusitanica, and Lusitanica sordt a, , 
handsome Beardless and sub-aquatic Irises, are links in an unbroken chain. , , 
To cut for filling vases and for table bouquets, all the Iris are admirably adapted, and when necessary to 
forward the flowers to a distance, gather the buds just before expanding, and, like the Gladioli, they will open in 
water. The effect is greatly enhanced when the individual blossoms are arranged m wet sand or moss. 
ENGLISH IRIS (THE LARGE BULBOUS IRIS OF THE PYRENEES). 
Bulbs supplied September to December. 
This magnificent Iris thrives best in a well-drained soil; when planted in heavy soil, surround the bulbs with 
sand. When convenient plant as soon after the beginning of September as possible, although we have planted as 
late as December, and even in January; but the earlier the planting is done the better, lhe varieties ottere 
are distinct, and as strikingly beautiful and varied in colour as the most sumptuous orchids of the hot-riouse. 
j®- We exhibit annually cut flowers of this grand Iris at the Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, tic. 
BARR AND SON’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH IRIS, 
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713 
714 
718 
719 
720 
721 
722 
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725 
726 
727 
728 
729 
730 
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737 
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741 
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745 
746 
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749 
750 
d. 
Fine mixed per 100, s/6 ; per doz. 
Choice mixed 7/6 ,, 
Named vars. , mixed ,, 12/6 
per doz. 
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3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 15 o 715 
leach of 24 ,, 5 6 716 
3 each of 12 ,, 80 717 
The descriptions were made by our Mr. Barr from the flowers. 
s. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals; F. Falls, or the drooping petals. 
Abigail, S. crimson-purple , edged and splashed lavender , F. delicate lavender, mottled violet . 
Adrian, S. satin-rose and magenta, F. delicate lilac , spotted crimson-purple 3 • 
Amphimachus, .S’ . purple-black, F. rich velvety purple 3 •••° 
Amusant, S. violet-purple , F. rich deep blue, spotted dark purple 3 
Armlda, S. purple , splashed black , F. rich crimson-purple, spotted black 3 0 
Blanche, S. and F. white, tinged rose . 3 J—® 
Blanche Fleure, S. white, with rosy tinge, F. white 
each, 
». d. 
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Cavaignac, S. rosy lilac, F. rose-lilac , tinged blue 3 ••• 
Cleo, S. violet-purple, flaked black, F. rich violet-blue 3 £...0 
Gertrude, Si fine mauve, flaked purple, F. lavender, spotted violet 3 ••• 
Graaf Bentink, S. magenta, flaked white, F. white, spotted crimson 3 ®— 0 
Grande Celeste. S. deep azure, F. celestial blue, very large 4 
Grande Blanche, S. white, slightly feathered purple, F. white, slightly blotched purple 3 
Henri IV., S. lavender, streaked purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted lilac 3 
Hypocrates, S. soft mauve, F. mauve, tinged blue • ••. 3 
King of the Blues, S. rich violet-purple, F. violet, shading to blue, with conspicuous white eyt 3 
La Charmante, S. deep lavender-blue , F. white, margined light lavender 3 
Le Liban, 5. magenta-purple, splashed white, F. white , heavily flaked, purple-magenta 3 
La Superbe, S. rose-purple, F. white, edged rose 3 
La Vierge, S. deep azure-blue, flaked dark violet, F. violet and black 3 
Lilacinus, S. deep lavender, splashed violet, F. pale lavender 3 
L'Unique, S. claret-purple, F. purple, shading to blue 3 
Mountain of Snow, S. and F. white, very large 5 
Mont Blanc, S. and F. pure white, very handsome 3 
Palatlnus, S. deep-mauve, flaked purple, F.pale rosy-purple, with blue tinge 3 
Peleus, S. ruby -purple, shaded black, F. velvety crimson-violet 3 
Perfecta, S. mauve, flaked purple, F, mauve, shaded blue, and slightly spotted purple... 3 
Pharon, ruby-purple, F. velvety crimson-purple , with blue lustre , and white and yellow eye 3 
Romulus, S. violet and black, F. rich blue, spotted dark violet 3 
Simon, S. pale lavender, feathered purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet 3 
Vainqueur, S. deep lavender, feathered violet , F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet 3 
Victoria, S. magenta, flaked white, F. white, marbled rosy-purple 3 
Wapen van Rotterdam, S. rosy-lilac, heavily flaked purple, F. delicate lilac , spotted violet . 3 
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