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IRIS-SUNDRY BULBOUS, AND K£MPFERI OR CLEMATIS-LIKE IRIS. 
Iris —continued. 
charming pot plant. In the flower garden, Reticulata is valuable, continuing decorative from February till April, 
expanding its sweet-scented flowers at a temperature too low even for the Narcissus to bloom. Persica flowers 
about the same time as Reticulata , emitting a delicate violet perfume, and is prized equally in the conservatory 
and flower garden. Pavonia (the Peacock Iris), more correctly Morea Pavonia or Vieusscuxia Pavonina, 
expands its delicately coloured flowers in May and June, and should have the same cultural treatment as the Ixia.’ 
Caucasica is a very characteristic plant, the flowers are primrose-coloured, and the foliage silver-margined. 
Lusitanica is remarkable for its rich yellow flowers : and Lusitanica sordida is a noble plant. s. d. 
1083 Alata, Hue, shading to lilac, J ft each i o 
1081 Caucasica, primrose, with foliage silvery margined, .j ft jt x g 
1085 Histrio, bright blue, blotched golden yellow, in the way of Reticulata, but much earlier „ 7 6 
1086 Juncea, brilliant golden yellow per doz. 51. 6 d. ,, 06 
1087 K 0 1 p a k 0 w ski an a , white and lilac, a fine species in the way of reticulata \ ' 2 5 
1088 Lusitanica, 5 . and F. rich yellow <jo Z . 3 g 
1089 Lusitanica sordida, A', rich chestnut brown, F. olive with rich orange, very handsome ,, 3 6 
1090 Pavonia major, pure white, petals blotched clear celestial blue, for pots or the open ground, x ft. „ 16 
1091 Persica, white, the petals marled blue, purple and yellow, very fragrant, j ft ,, 56 
1092 Reticulata, brilliant deep violet, blotched goldeti yellow, very fragrant, ft. ...per doz., 7 s.6d. ; each o 9 
1093 ,, Krelagei, red-purple, blotched golden yellow, very fragrant, 1 ft. ,, 10s. 6d. ,, 10 
1094 Tingitana, purple, spotted orange ,, 3 g 
Xiphion latifolium. The English Iris are varieties of this species. 
Xiphion vulgare. The Spanish Iris are varieties of this species. 
THE FLAG OR EVERGREEN IRIS. 
The Sections of Iris now following have rhizomatous roots and flag leaves. They are found more or less 
abundantly in all countries, and at almost every altitude, from the dell to the mountain top, and in almost every soil 
and situation ; they are endless in their variations of colour, and diversity of growth, their height ranging from 
the miniature I. Cristala of the North American uplands to the tall Pseudo-Acorus of our British marshes. They 
commence blooming with our Spring flowers, and maintain a floral display till the end of July. The dwarf 
species make admirable edgings, and are very effective on rockwork ; the taller growing kinds are magnificent 
objects in the flower border, amongst shrubs, in woodland walks, and round the margins of lakes ; even in town 
gardens they succeed where few other plants can exist. Their flowers range in size from the miniature to 
the most sumptuous. For effect and for decorative purposes they compete with the most beautiful Orchids. 
T 0 cut for filling vases and for indoor decoration few flowers will compare with them, especially if the flowers are 
placed individually in wet sand or moss. When it is necessa/y to send the Iris flowers to a distance, they should be 
cut just before they expand. 
IRIS KffiMPFERI (the Clematis-like Flowered Japanese Flag Iris). 
The magnificence of these splendid Japanese Iris surpasses any written description that could be given of 
them. Thousands of the flowers in our Experimental Grounds have measured from 6 to 8 inches in diameter, with 
a breadth of petal 3 to 3$ inches ; the prevailing colours being white, magenta, crimson, purple, violet, and blue, 
each flower generally representing several shades, and close under the petaloid stigma is a yellow or orange blotch 
or feather more or less conspicuous, and always surrounded, except in the whites, by a halo of blue or violet. 
When the flower unfolds, it frequently exhibits a different hue to that represented after the lapse of a few hours ; 
so that in the young flower there is an intensity in the colour, and a rich bloom spread over the surface of the 
blossom, which is very charming. 
Although the preponderance amongst the varieties of Iris Koempferi range towards the colours mentioned, 
there are, also rose, lilac, lavender, French grey, &c., so that the diversity in colour cannot fail to give satisfaction. 
The descriptions have been made by Mr. Barr from the flowers, so that purchasers are ensured against dis- 
appointment as regards the colours recorded in the Catalogue. The varieties which have six petals we designate 
“duplex ; " and those with more than six petals we call “ double ” to distinguish them from the normal flower 
which consists of three petals. 
The new varieties quoted have this season been imported from Japan, and we recommend them. Those 
which did not flower we offer for sale, and are sure that purchasers will be pleased, as all that have flowered 
with us are extremely fine varieties, and more than half are distinct. In quoting these unbloomed Iris Koempferi 
we ask purchasers kindly to bear in mind that whether they or we select there is no guarantee as to variety in 
colour, but judging from our experience as above stated we think the investment will be a good one. 
# 35 " l" t% 77 , three First-Class Certificates were awarded to us for Iris Kxmpferi by the Royal Horticultural 
Society, and in July, 1879, our new Iris Kcempferi Imperatrix, exhibited by II. J. Elwes, Esq., received a 
First-Class Certificate. 
Culturr. — A naturally good adhesive, moist, loamy garden soil, laying well to the sun suits this plant. For 
example, on the moist Bagshot soil the plant makes very strong growth, and flowers with remarkable freedom. 
For Rhododendron and Azalea beds and borders Iris Kaempferi will be found invaluable, as it flowers in July, 
and early in August. 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. We are of opinion that the Iris Kcempferi 
is semi-aquatic, and would recommend those who have the opportunity so to try it as such. Our most successful 
bed this season was occasionally flooded. 
NEW IRIS KffiMPFERI. 
s. d. s. d. 
1095 6 in 6 named varieties 12J. 6 d. & 18 o I 1097 18 in 18 named varieties 42J. & 63 o 
1096 12 in 12 ,, ,, 25J. 301., it 42 o 1098 25 in 25 ,, 631. & 84 o 
1099 Unbloomed new Iris Ksempferl, which we confidently recommend; they are part of the consignment from 
Japan, which did not flower during the summer, and it may fairly be assumed they will produce flowers 
equal to those we enumerate under name. They are classed under the letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d, 
e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z, so that purchasers may select ; we cannot, however, 
say that each letter contains a distinct variety. According to strength of plant, 151. and 21 s. per doz., 
is. 6<f. and as. 6 d. each. 
In describing the varieties of IrisKaempferi we have given the prominent colours only — a detailed description 
of each flower would occupy too much space ; for example, a flower may be rich claret on the margin of the 
petals, and shade up to violet, terminated by an intense blue halo surrounding the invariable yellow or orange 
blotch, or feather, which is partially overlapped by the petaloid stigma, while the short standards may probably 
be of a different colour to the petals. 
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