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Spiraea, English Irises, and Spanish Irises. 
SriRAiA — con ti n ucd. 
crimson blossom, which for vases are greatly prized. In sheltered moist borders out of doors, these plants 
are very decorative. 
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748 Japonica, strong clumps, specially pre- I 751 Palmata, lovely rosy crimson flowers, 
pared for forcing per doz. 5/6 o 6 | clumps for forcing per doz. 7/6 o 9 
For other species of Spiraeas, see Plant Catalogue. 
BARR’S BEAUTIFUL IRISES. 
The Iris is the “Orchid" of the flower garden. Its blossoms are the most rich and varied in colour 
of any family of hardy plants, and compete in richness and variety of shade with the choicest and the most 
beautiful Orchids. A judicious selection of Irises will give a succession of bloom from Christmas to August, 
and at an outlay not exceeding the cost of one specimen Orchid. See Plant Catalogue. 
A selection can be made from the “Various Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted Irises ” (page 15), of species 
blooming from early winter to February or March. Then commence the Dwarf Flag Irises {Sec Plant Catalogue) 
to unfold their bright and attractive flowers, carrying on the succession to May, when Iris Germanica and the 
various tall Flag Irises (See Plant Catalogue) take their place. Amongst these some of the most beautiful 
and delicate blendings of colour are to be found. The Flag Irises are succeeded in June by the English and 
Spanish Bulbous Irises. First in bloom are the Spanish Irises with their orchid-like flowers and showy bright 
colours. Following these come the English Irises with large sumptuous flowers of great beauty. The Iris 
season closes in July with the beauti ul Japanese Flag Irises (See Plant Catalogue). 
The various other beautiful species of Bulbous Irises (page 15), together with the handsome Beardless and 
Sub-aquatic Irises (See Plant Catalogue ), flower at different seasons and form links in the unbroken chain. 
To cut for filling vases and for table bouquets , all the J rises are admirably adapted, and 'when necessary to 
forward the /lowers to a distance , gather just when the buds are colouring , before expanding , and , like the 
Gladioli , they will open in water. 
ENGLISH IRIS (the large-flowered bulbous iris of the Pyrenees). 
Bulbs supplied September to December. 
These magnificent Irises thrive best in a well-drained light or a medium soil; when the soil is very heavy 
surround the bulbs with sand and see well to drainage. When convenient, plant as soon after the beginning of 
September as possible. We have planted as late as December, and even in January ; but the earlier the planting 
is done the greater the success. The varieties offered have been specially selected from the largest and best 
collections, as being most distinct, and will be found as strikingly beautiful and varied in colour as the most 
sumptuous orchids of the hot-house. 
k , Our annual exhibits of cut flowers of this grand Iris at the London Summer Shows attract much 
attention and elicit great admiration. 
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BARR AND SON’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH IRISES. 
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6 757 Fine mixed per 100, 4/6; per dcz. 
6 758 Choice mixed ,, 6/6 ; ,, 
6 759 Named vars., mixed ,, 10/6; 
S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals. d< ^ z *' 
Abigail, S. crimson-purple, edged and splashed lavender, F. delicate lavender, mottled violet 2 6.. 
Adrian, S. satin-rose and magenta, F. delicate lilac, spotted crimson-purple 2 6.. 
Amphimachus, .9. purple-black, F. rich velvety purple 2 6.. 
Amusant, S. violet-purple, F. rich deep blue, spotted dark purple 2 6.. 
Armida, .S’, purple, splashed black, F. rich criinson-purple, spotted black 2 6.. 
Blanche Fleur, S. white, with rosy tinge, F. white 3 6.. 
Cavaignac, S. rosy lilac, F. rose-lilac, tinged blue 2 6.. 
Cleo, S. violet-purple, flaked black, F. rich violet-blue 2 6.. 
Gertrude, S. fine mauve, flaked purple, F. lavender, spotted violet 2 6.. 
Graaf Bentink, 5. magenta, flaked white, F. white, spotted crimson 3 6.. 
Grande Blanche, S. white, slightly feathered purple, F. white, slightly blotched purple 3 6.. 
Henri IV., S. lavender, streaked purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted lilac 2 6.. 
Hypocrates, 5. soft mauve, F. mauve, tinged blue 2 6.. 
King of the Blues, violet and black, F. rich blue, spotted dark violet 2 6.. 
La Charmante, S. deep lavender-blue, F. white, margined light lavender :. 3 6.. 
Le Liban, S. magenta-purple, splashed white, F. white, heavily flaked purple-magenta 2 6.. 
La Superbe, rose-purple, F. white, edged rose 2 6.. 
La Vierge, 5. deep azure-blue, flaked dark violet, F. violet and black 2 6.. 
Lllacinus, S. deep lavender, splashed violet, F. pale lavender 2 6.. 
L’Unique, S. claret-purple, F. purple, shading to blue 2 6.. 
Mont Blanc, S. and F. pure white, very handsome per ioo, 25/ 3 6.. 
Palatinus, S. deep mauve, flaked purple, F. pale rosy purple, with blue tinge 2 6 . 
Perfecta, S. mauve, flaked purple, F. mauve, shaded blue, and slightly spotted purple 2 6.. 
Pharon, S. ruby-purple, F. velvety crimson-purple, with blue lustre, and white and yellow eye 2 6.. 
Ruby, S. ruby-purple, shaded black, F. velvety crimson-purple, with darker markings 2 6.. 
Simon, 5. pale lavender, feathered purple, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet 2 6.. 
Valnqueur, 5. deep lavender, feathered violet, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted violet ... 2 6.. 
Victoria, magenta, flaked white, F. white, marbled rosy-purple 2 6.. 
Wapen van Rotterdam, S. rosy lilac, heavily flaked purple, F. delicate lilac, spotted violet... 2 6.. 
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SPANISH IRIS (THE ORCHID-LIKE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN). 
Bulbs supplied September to December. 
The Spanish Irises are in flower a fortnight before the English, and differ from them considerably, the 
flowers being smaller, and the combination of colours quite different. In the combinations and curious blend- 
ings of the shades, the blooms equal in beauty many of the rare orchids. To cut for vases and bouquets 
they are gTeatly prized. They require the same cultural treatment as the English Iris. See coloured plate in 
The Garden , 1881. 
Our annual exhibits of cut blooms of these beautiful Irises, at the London Summer Shows, form 
a great feature of attraction. 
[Barr and Son , 
