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ADDITIONAL VARIETIES OF NEW SPANISH IRIS. 
Recommended to amateurs desirous of growing a more extensive collection than those we have described. 
697 100 in 50 choice varieties 14 
698 50 in 50 „ 7 
d. 
699 25 in 25 choice varieties 4 0 
700 12 in 12 2 6 
IRIS PUMILA, OR CRIMEAN IRIS. 
These charming dwarf Iris flower in April and May. Their height is 6 to 9 inches, and they maybe 
used as an edging to shrubbery beds, or groups iu shrubbery and mixed flower borders. Being ever- 
green, they- always look well. 
s. d. 
701 Atrocoorulea, deep blue per doz. 5 0 
702 Cmrulescens, rich blue „ 5 6 
703 1 each of 10 beautiful varieties 5 0 
704 3 „ of 10 „ „ 12 0 
IRIS KiEMPFERII. 
These have been recently introduced from Japan ; they have large beautiful globular-formed flowers, 
and are perfectly hardy. 
705 Alexander Von Humboldt, double white, slrijml yellow each 3 
706 Alexander Van Siebold, double velvety violet blue shaded „ 3 
707 Ernest Moritz Arndt, single velvety purple „ 1 
708 La Souvenir, double light rose, variegated dark rose „ 3 
709 Madame La Greele D’Hanis, single while and lilac „ 1 
710 Nippon, single white 1 
IRIS GERMANICA (Herbaceous Evergreen Perennial). 
These are remarkable for their large handsome flowers, exquisitely striped with dark violet, purple, 
or bronze upon a lighter ground. They may be planted almost anywhere on the margins of lakes, in 
shrubbery borders, woodland walks, and in town gardens, where they may remain undisturbed for any 
number of years. J loots ready to send out in November . 
s. d. I 8. d. 
711 50 in 50 most superb varieties 14 0 | 713 12 in 12 most superb varieties... 4 6 
712 25 in 25 „ „ 7 G j 714 Mixed varieties per doz. 2 6 
VARIOUS IRIS. 
Pavonia, the Peacock Iris, a charming little plant, should be treated very much like the Ixia; 
grown in pots it cannot fail to elicit general admiration. Persica is a charmiug little species, flowering 
almost as soon as it gets itself free from its winter covering ; grown under glass, several in a pot, it is 
greatly prized for its delightful perfume. Reticulata is a beautiful species. Susiana is one of those 
indescribable beauties which requires to be seen to be appreciated. The Variegated Iris is a charming 
plant for winter decoration in vases or jardinets on terraces and lawns. 
Ter doz.— s. d. 
715 Pavonia Major, pure white , each petal blotched with clear celestial blue , most beautiful 2 6 
716 Persica, white, blue , purple, and yellow, and fragrant as a violet , in bloom out of doors in 
April, and under glass, several in a pot, can be forced for early flowering 15s. per 100 2 6 
717 Reticulata, brilliant deep blue and golden yellow each 2 0 
718 Susiana, blush, tinted brown , and netted with dark lines, very distinct and handsome „ 10 
719 Fol. variegata, leaves with white variegation , very effective during the winter months „ 0 9 
IXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, AND BABIANAS. 
CROWN UNDER GLASS THEY FLOWER IN MARCH AND APRIL, OUT OF DOORS IN MAY AND JUNE. 
These are amongst the most graceful, attractive, and beautiful of Cape flowering bulbs. They differ 
considerably in style and habit of growth, but, being closely allied, they require the same cultural 
treatment. 
For In-Doors. Plant in October or November five or six bulbs, in a five-inch pot, using a compost 
of turfy loam, peat, or leaf mould, mixed with clean sand. Make the soil moderately firm about the 
bulbs, then place them in a cold pit or frame, plunging tho pot in ashes, and withhold water till the 
plants appear, then give sparingly at first. The lights should not be kept on except during wet or frosty 
weather. Early in March, when the plants have made some growth, they may be removed to the green- 
house or where there is a very gentle warmth, and placed on a shelf close to the glass till in bloom. 
For Out-doors. Choose a light loamy soil thoroughly drained and with due south aspect (the 
hotter the situation and the dryer during winter the better), if backed by a wall 'or greenhouse it is so 
much in favour. Plant the bulbs six inches deep and two to four inches apart. For winter protection 
two or three inches of dry leaves Mall be sufficient. 
At our experimental grounds this season we had a grand display of these charming flowers. W e 
made up a temporary pit, and placed in it about a foot of good soil. In this we planted the bulbs, about 
two inches deep, and during wet and frosty weather protected them simply with shutters. The mass of 
bloom we had was surprising, and we could not help feeling at how trifling an amount of trouble so 
large a quantity of valuable flowers to cut for in-door decoration could be produced. 
IXIAS. 
The colours of these are rich, diversified, and striking, forming contrasts of the most remarkable 
character, not only in the different varieties, but also in the individual flowers. The habit of the plant 
is most graceful ; and when a quantity of them are in full bloom, and the sun’s rays falling upon them, 
they present a picture of gorgeous beauty such as may have been dreamt of in the fabled gardens of the 
Hesperides. 
s. d. d. 
720 100 in 25 splendid varieties 15 0 
720£ 50 in 25 ditto 8 0 
722 Choice mixed, 15/6 per 100, 2/6 per dozen. 
721 25 in 25 splendid varieties ... 4 6 
724 12 in 12 ditto 2 6 
723 Fine mixed, 10/ per 100, 1/6 per dozen. 
