* BARR AND SON, 12, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN. 
SUNDRY IRIS, BULBOUS, &c. »• d - 
Alata, blue, shading to lilac, ^ ft. Figured in “ The Garden,’* 1878 each 1 ° 
Juucea, S. and F. brilliant golden-yellow per doz. 5*. 6d. ,, ° ° 
Lusltanica , S. and F. rich yellow per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Lusltanica eordlda, C>'. rich chestnut-brown, F. olive with rick orange, very handsome ... ,, 3/6 o 4 
Pavonla major, pure white, petals blotched clear celestial blue, for pots or the open ground, 1 ft. „ 1/6 o 3 
Persica, white, the petals marked blue, purple, and yellow, very fragrant, ^ ft ,, 5/6 0 0 
Reticulata, brilliant deep violet , blotched golden-yellow , very fragrant, $ ft. Figured in " The 
Garden," 1881 per doz., 51. 6d. and 7 s. 6d. ; each o 9 
IRIS KiEMPFERI (the Clematis-like-flowered Japanese Flag Iris). 
Culture. — A naturally good adhesive, moist, loamy garden soil, laying well to the sun suits this plant For 
example, on the moist Bagshot soil, in Mr. Stevens’ garden the plant makes very strong growth, and flowers 
with remarkable freedom. When a soil has to be specially prepared, we recommend leaf soil, loam and peat in 
equal parts ; but manure should not be given unless thoroughly decomposed or as a liquid. We are of opinion 
that the Iris Kcsmpfcri is semi-aquatic, and would recommend those who have the opportunity to try it as such. 
The six NEW DUPLEX IRIS KJEMPPERI described, we feel sure, will give the greatest satisfaction. For the 
six, i8.t., or 3.1. 6 d. each, 
Prince of Wales, 5. lilac, tinted violet, F. white, reticulated violet with conspicuous yellow spot. 
Princess of Wales, S. white, tinged violet, F. white. 
Princess Mary of Cambridge, S. and F., rich claret-purple, tinged violet, yellow eye. 
Duke Of Teck, .S', and F., purple, speckled white, having a conspicuous yellow spot with halo of sky blue. 
Duke of Albany, purple, shaded violet, the surface profusely speckled. 
Duchess of Albany, rich purple, spotted white with conspicuous oratige spot. 
In addition to the above six new varieties of Iris Ksempferi, we have many others, ranging in price, 
each, 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, & 5/6 
DWARF IRIS. INCLUDING PUMILA, OLBIENSIS, Etc. 
per doz. — 8. 
Pumlla ccerulea, S. and F. rich clear 
blue 5 
,, lutea maculata, S. primrose , F. 
brown, edged yellow 7 
Bifiorus, S. violet-purple , F. crimson- 
purple 3 
gracilis, S. creamy white , F. sul- 
phur, fragrant, per ioo, ioj. 6d. 2 
d, per doz. — s. d. 
I Chamseiris purpurea, S. purple, F. deep 
6 • purple, very handsome 7 6 
Nudicaulis, 5. purple , F. crimson-purple 4 6 
6 Balkana, a beautiful new species, with claret- 
purple Jlowers each 2 6 
6 Cengialti, a beautiful new species, with the 
same fine blue flowers as of Pal- 
6 lida dalmatica each 1 6 
IRIS BARBATA, THE BEARDED IRIS, COMMONLY CALLED GERMAN OR FLAG IRIS. 
Our collection of this Section of Iris has been pronounced the most complete in England, and in "The 
Garden ” of August 29th, 1874, a lengthened, classified, and descriptive list is given of the varieties we have 
flowered. In colours there are flowers of the richest yellows, the most intense purples, the most delicate blues, the 
softest mauves, and the most beautiful claret-reds. There arc whites, and primroses, and bronzes of every 
imaginable shade — indeed, language fails us in picturing the beauties of this flower ; in many of the varieties 
will be found 10 to 20 different shades harmonizing and blending in such a manner as to make one perfectly 
enthusiastic. Those who have not used the varieties of Iris Barbata for surrounding artificial lakes and ponds, 
or cultivated them in the flower borders, shrubberies, woodland walks, and wild gardens, should do so. 
s. d. 
,12 in 12 very fine varieties 6s. and 9 o 
Choice mixed varieties per 100, 30*. ; p. doz. 4 6 
.Fine mixed varieties per 100, 21 s. ,, 36 
.Mixed from NcglcctaandPallida vars. ,, 46 
.Mixed bronze-coloured varieties ,, 46 
BEARDLESS SPECIES OF FLAG IRIS. 
The Iris offered in this section are perfectly hardy, and altogether distinct from the Barbata group. Most 
of them make grand aquatics, especially A urea, Monneri, Ochroleuca, Goldenstadtu, the varieties of Pseudo- 
A corns, and Spuria, which in water are not only majestic in growth, but have flowers surpassingly beautiful. 
The varieties of Sibirica, including Orientalis, are graceful in water. All the other Iris in this group, with the 
exception of Cristata, Iberica, Ruthcnica , Stylosa , Susiana, Tectorum, and Tuberosa may be grown as marsh 
plants. Cristata is charming when grown on banks and rock-work in sunny sheltered places ; Iberica and 
Susiana require special treatment. Dr. Foster, who grows these successfully, has them planted 111 a frame, 
and from the middle of June to the middle of October, all moisture is excluded. From October till in flower the 
lights are removed and the plants exposed to all weathers. From a very small space, Dr. koster cut this season 
a large quantity of the finest flowers of Iberica we ever before saw. Fcstidissima is valuable for damp shady 
situations, and is prized for its seed vessels ; Tectorum is found on the thatched roofs of Chinese houses. 
s. d. ... *• dm 
30 in 30 beautiful varieties 30 o I 12 in 12 beautiful varieties 6/, 9/, & 12 o 
20 in 20 ,, ,, 20 o | 6 in 6 ,, ,, 3/* 5/6* & 7 6 
s. d. 
50 in 50 most superb varieties 42 o 
25 in 25 ,, ,, 21 o 
12 in 12 ,, ,, 12 o 
50 in 50 very fine varieties 30 o 
IXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, AND BABIANAS. 
Culture in-D00RS. — From September to December plant in a 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 give sparingly at first. Except during 
wet or frosty weather, the lights should be left off. Early in February, the plants having made sufficient growth, 
remove them to the greenhouse, and carefully attend to the watering. 
Culture Out-Doors.— Plant from October to January, at a depth of three to four inches, and two to 
three inches apart, in a prepared light loamy soil, thoroughly drained, the bed raised a few inches above the 
general level with a due south aspect. Should the earlier plantings make foliage in autumn, protection must 
be given during severe frost, and this is best done by hooping the beds over, and, when necessary, covering 
with mats • or Tiffany may be used, and can remain on till the danger from severe frost has passed. I he plantings 
made in December and January need no protection beyond a little fern, which gradually remove in spring as 
the plants spear througli it ; as these late plantings will flower later in summer than the earlier ones, select a situa- 
tion for them where the sun’s rays will be somewhat broken, and the blooming period wiU thereby be prolonged. 
