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IRISES 
Irises are the “ Orchids ” of the flower garden. Their blossoms are the most rich and varied in 
colour of hardy plants ; their time of flowering ranges from Christmas to August They should be 
extensively planted in flower and shrubbery borders, and naturalized. As cut flowerB Irises are most 
valuable, competing in richness and variety of colour with the choicest and the most beautiful Orchids. 
For Beautiful Bearded and Beardless Flag Irises, dwarf and tall growing, also Japanese Flag 
Irises, see our Hardy Plant Catalogue. 
BARR’S June-flowering ENGLISH IRIS. 
(THE LARGE FLOWERED BULBOUS IRIS OF THE PYRENEES. ) 
(See Illustration on page 31.) 
These magnificent Irises thrive best in a well-drained light or medium soil ; when the soil is very 
heavy surround the bulbs with sand and see well to drainage. The earlier the planting, after beginning 
of September, the greater the success, although the bulbs may be put in as late as December. 1 be 
varieties contained in our collection we have specially selected as being the finest and most distinct, and 
they will be found as strikingly beautiful and varied in colour as the most sumptuous Orchids of the 
hot-house. They flower in June, thus succeeding the Bearded Flag Irises. 
Our Annual Exhibits of cut flowers of these grand Irises, at the London Summer Shows and 
at King Street, Covent Garden, attract much attention and elicit great admiration. 
Barr and Sons’ Selections of Beautiful English Irises. 
8. d. 
100 in 20 magnificent varieties 12 6 
50 in 20 ,, 6 6 
20 in 20 ,, 3 o 
8. d. 
Barr's Choice Mixed lovely varieties, pro- 
ducing a fine effect in beds and borders 
p. 1000.50/; p. 100, 5/6 ; p. doz. 
Named Varieties in Mixture, from the following fine named sorts per ico, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 
-8®“ 5 . is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Fall3, or the drooping petals. p * r d “' 
Blanche Fleur, S. white, with rosy tinge, F. white 2 6...0 3 
Emma, S. soft French grey, faintly flaked blue, F. French grey, shaded white, faintly spotted 
blue, beautiful 4 6...0 5 
Graaf Bentink, S. crimson-magenta, flaked white, F. white, spotted crimson, handsome 3 6...0 4 
Grande Celeste, S. light blue, F. bright blue, very large 3 6...0 4 
Hypocrates, S. soft mauve, flaked purple, F. mauve, tinged blue and slightly mottled 3 6...0 4 
King of the Blues, S. violet and black, F. rich blue, spotted dark violet 2 6.. o 3 
La Charmante, S. deep lavender-blue, F. white, margined light lavender, beautiful 3 6...0 4 
Mountain of Snow, S. and F. white, very large 3 6...0 4 
Mont Blanc, S. and F. pure white, very handsome 2 6...° 3 
Ruby, S. ruby-purple, shaded black, F. velvety crimson-purple, with darker markings 2 6...0 3 
Simon, S. pale lavender, feathered purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet 2 6...0 3 
Vainqueur, S. deep lavender, feathered violet, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet ... 2 6...0 3 
BARR’S June-flowering SPANISH IRIS. 
(THE ORCHID-LIKE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN.) 
(See Illustration on page 31.) 
The Spanish Irises flower a fortnight before the English, and differ from them considerably, the 
colours of the flowers being showier and more varied. The curious and charming blendings of shades 
in the same flower, give them the appearance of many of our rare orchids, with which they can well 
compete in grace and beauty. For vases and bouquets the cut flowers are greatly prized, as they last 
long when cut and the buds open well in water. For filling flower beds and massing in borders, these 
elegant Irises are of the greatest value. They will also bear gentle forcing in pots. The var.eties 
contained in our collection are the finest and most distinct in cultivation . The cultural treatment 
same as for the English Iris. 
B3T Our Annual Exhibits of cut blooms of these beautiful Irises form a great feature of attraction. 
Barr and Sons’ Selections of Beautiful Spanish Irises. 
100 in 25 magnificent varieties 6 6 | 50 in 25 magnificent varieties 3 6 
Barr’s extra choice mixture, made up specially from a great variety of attractive colours ; we can 
strongly recommend these for filling beds, massing in borders, and where large quantities of cut 
flowers are required per 1000, 15/ ; per 100, 1/9 
Mixed from the following named Varieties per 100, 4/6 ; per doz. 9 d. 
Thunderbolt, Standards of a broad, rich bronzy purple, Falls chestnut-brown, with large striking orange 
blotch, large and handsome per 100, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 
, , . p.100 p.doz. 
& is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals. d. $. d. 
Avalanche, S. china-white, F. snowy-white, with orange blotch, large flower per 1000, 55/ 6 6...1 o 
Blue Beauty, S. violet, F. azure-blue, with yellow eye, a beautiful early variety... ,, 45/ 5 6...0 10 
California, S. full yellow, F. deep golden-yellow, with orange blotch, large flower, ,, 55/ 6 6...1 o 
Cantab, S. rich dark azure, F. Cambridge blue, with orange blotch, beautiful 5 6...° 10 
Carmen, S. rosy purple, F. yellow, with orange blotch, large and very striking 5 6...0 10 
Catherlna, S. sapphire-blue, shading to white, F. white and 10 6 ...1 6 
Golden King, S. deep golden-yellow, F. brilliant glowing deep orange, large and handsome ... 8 6...1 3 
Barr's Illustrated Descriptive Catalogues of best Perennials and Alpines on application. 
