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IRIS JtviGMPFERl — continued. . p 
violet. The young flower, as it unfolds, frequently exhibits a different hue to that represented after the lapse or 
a few hours ; thus the newly expanded flower will present an intensity of colour, and exhibit a rich bloom o\cr the 
surface of the blossom, which is perfectly charming. Figured in The Garden , 1876 and 188 r. 
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, lie are of (pinion 
that the Iris Kcempfcri is semi-aquatic , and would recommend those who have the opportunity to try it as such. 
G. F. Wilson, Esq., Heather Bank, Weybridge, has this season been very successful in lus culture of Iris 
Kaempferi, and has promised our Mr. Barr that he will give this magnificent plant his special attention, and work 
out its actual requirements for this country, and so assist his brother horticulturists who possess fewer opportuni- 
ties to grow successfully this valuable plant. 
NEW IRIS KffiMPFERI. 
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745 6 in 6 named varieties I2.r. 6 d., i8j. & 24 o | 746 12 in 12 named varieties. .. 25^. , 30 s,, 4 2J * 5° ^ 
DWARF IRIS, INCLUDING PUMILA AND OLBIENSIS. 
Charming varieties, growing 6 to 12 inches high, and flowering during March, April, and May. T hey 
succeed in almost any soil and situation, and are valuable for groups in mixed borders, and as edgings m Rhodo - 
dendron beds, herbaceous borders, etc. s.d. *• d - 
747 12 in 12 varieties 9 o | 748 6 in 6 varieties 5 & 
IRIS BARBATA, THE BEARDED IRIS, COMMONLY CALLED GERMAN OR FLAG IRIS. 
Our collection of this Section of Iris is very large and complete. Those enumerated in this list are a 
selection. The flowers are all large and very handsome, more or less beautifully mottled in the standards, 
and reticulated in the falls ; the beards ranging from delicate primrose to orange, and the petaloid stigmas- 
frequently enhancing the general effect by their contrast of colour. We name these points in the flower, as we 
have not attempted to describe them in detail, giving only the colours which strike the eye on first looking at 
the blossom. There is, however, no flower that so improves on examination. At first sight the beauty is equal 
to the Orchid, but, on closer examination, we have no hesitation in saying there are points of interest surpassing 
the finest Orchid. Of colours there are the richest yellows, the most intense purples, the most delicate blues, the 
softest mauves, and the finest claret-reds. There are whites and primroses, and every imaginable shade 
of bronze, from the rich glittering browns to the most aesthetic combination of hues indeed, language fails u> 
picturing the beauties of this flower, so that our descriptions fall short of the reality; and this will be 
best understood by examining a blossom, in almost any one of which may be found 10 to 20 difiereni shades,, 
blended in such a manner as to fill one with feelings of enthusiasm. 
riar .S. is used to signify the Standards, or the erect petals ; F. the Falls, or drooping petals. 
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749 50 in 50 most superb varieties 42 o 1 752 50 in 50 very fine varieties 30 o 
750 25 in 25 „ „ 21 o 763 25 in 25 „ „ x 5 0 
751 12 in 12 „ ,, 12 o I 754 12 in 12 ,, ,, f>s. and 9 o 
Purchasers can make their own selections at the rate of is. each , except where a special price is given. 
755 Abon Hasean, 6’. bright yellow, F. copper-coloured , reticulated orange. 
756 Amabilis, 5. pale blue , F. velvety purple, reticulated white. 
757 Amelie, .S', bluish-violet, F. rich dark velvety purple. 
768 Antiope, S. metallic blue, F. violet, netted pale straw colour. 
769 Apollon, S. sulphur , F. crimson, reticulated white. 
760 Araols, S. violet, suffused bronze, F. rich velvety purple, reticulated orange and white. 
761 Atroviolacea, S. rich reddish purple, F. rich violet-purple, reticulated white and golden-yellow at base. 
762 Augustus, S. azure-blue , F. pure violet , reticulated white. 
763 Aurea, S. chrome-yellow, F. paler yellow, slightly reticulated sulphur. 
764 Bocaze, S. pale lavender, F. light purple, feathered white. 
765 BosBuet, 5. copper-coloured , F. white, reticulated velvety purplish violet. 
766 Bridesmaid, S. white, suffused lavender, F. reticulated and feathered reddish lilac. 
767 Celeste, S. lavender , F. lavender-blue, base of falls greenish-white, with orange beard. 
768 Cerbere, S. sulphur-yellow , tinted purple, F. purplish amaranth , reticulated , and tipped white & yellow. 
769 Chameleon, S. indigo-blue, flaked with purple, F. pale violet, reticulated white. 
770 Chenedolle, S. chrome-yellow, F. white, reticulated and tipped velvety red-chocolate, tinted purple. 
771 Clarissima, S. lavender-blue , streaked purple, F. dark puce, heavily reticulated white. 
772 Comte de St. Clair, S. pure white, slightly tipped violet, F. purple, reticulated and margined white. 
773 Cordelia, S. rosy lilac, F. rich velvety rose-purple, reticulated and margined white, is. 6 d. 
774 Cytheree, S. lavender-blue, F. light purple, veined and reticulated white. 
775 Darius, S. chrome-yellow, F. purplish lilac, margined primrose, and reticulated white, is. 6 d. 
776 De Berge, S. chrome-yellow, F. rich crimson, feathered sulphur and yellow. 
777 Delicata, 5. dark primrose, F. lilac, reticulated and veined orange and purple. 
778 Donna Maria, S. white, slightly suffused with lavender, base of falls yellow. 
779 Dr. Bernice, S. coppery brown, F. ruby-purple, reticulated orange-yellow and white. 
786 Duke Of York, S.fawn tinted purple, F. shining bluish purple with white margin. 
781 Ducbesse de Nemours, S. white, F. purplish violet, reticulated and margined white. 
782 Edina, S. satiny blue, F. violet, edged with pale blue and veined with white. 
783 Enchantress, S. bright yellow, F. bright coppery red, feathered yellow. 
784 Exquisite, 5. bronzy sulphur , F. rich lilac-purple, veined, reticulated and margined sulphur . 
786 Fairy Queen, S. and F. white, feathered and veined violet-purple. 
786 Favourite, S. bright canary, F. lilac-purple , veined and margined primrose. 
787 Fenelon, S. light bronzy yellow, F. ruby , reticulated sulphur and golden-yellow. 
788 Florentina, 6'. and F. white. 
789 Ganymede, S. yellow, mottled purple, F. rich velvety purple, suffused with crimson, rr. 6 d. 
790 Gazelle, S. lavender-blue , marbled white, F. white, margined and flaked light purple. 
791 Gideon, S. bronzy yellow, F. crimson purple, veined and reticulated sulphur and white. 
792 Harlequin Milanais, S. while, feathered and edged with violet, F. rich violet-purple, reticulated white. 
793 Hector, S. ochre-yellow, F. rich velvety reddish brown tinted purple. 
794 Hericart de Thury, 5. chrome yellow, F. brownish crimson, reticulated sulphur and white. 
795 Hortense, S. pale yellow, F. creamy while and orange yellow. 
Iris Kaempferi, Dwarf Iris, and Iris Barbata,'] [Barr and Son, 
