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Hardy Border Plants for Autumn Planting— continued. 
HARDY FLAG IRISES — continued. 
FINE VARIETIES OF RECENT INTRODUCTION. 
In the following descriptions S. refers to the Standards or erect petals, while F. indicates the Falls 
or drooping petals. 
Albatross (neglecta), S. white shaded soft blue, F. white veined and tipped purple, ht. 20 in.; 
a beautiful new variety raised at our Surbiton Nurseries 2 6 
Black Prince (neglecta), S. soft lilac, F. rich velvety black, very handsome. Award of 
Merit R.H.S 3 6 
Caprice (pallida), S. rosy red, F. a deeper red with yellow beard, handsome, ht. 2 ft 1 o 
Caterina, a handsome nnv hybrid (I. cypriana x I. pallida), S. light clear blue, F. soft 
lilac-blue, deliciously fragrant, large flowers borne on long stout stalks, ht. 4J ft. Award 
of Merit R.H.S 3 6 
Carthusian, a handsome new hybrid from a large Syrian Iris x I. pallida, flowers of 
immense size of a clear light lavender-blue with falls slightly deeper in colour, and having 
the base reticulated brown on a cream-coloured ground, very fragrant. Award of Merit 
R.H.S. Offered for the first time 3 6 
Ed. Michel (pallida), large handsome flowers of a distinct rich colour, S. light mauve, 
F. deep purple-mauve with orange beard, ht. 28 in. Award of Merit R.H.S. 1909 3 6 
Gagus (yariegata), S. clear yellow, F. crimson edged primrose, base freely reticulated crimson 
on a white ground ; of fine form and very free, ht. 2 ft 2 6 
Her Majesty (pallida), S. beautiful soft pink, F. pink boldly veined deep rose, very 
handsome I 5 
Iris King (squalens), S. fawn-yellow, F. velvety crimson with yellow margin ; large hand- 
some flower, ht. 2 ft 3 6 
Isoline, S. soft silvery lilac, F. very long, of a beautiful soft red-mauve with orange beard, large 
handsome flower, ht. 2 ft. Award of Merit R.H.S., June 9 th, 1910 2 6 
Italia. See Kharput. 
Kathleen (pallida), a beautiful new variety raised at our Surbiton Nurseries , flowers soft self- 
lilac, ht. 18 in 1 6 
Kharput (syn. Italia), a handsome Asiatic form of the early-flowering common Flag Iris, flowers 
rich violet-purple freely produced, ht. 2i ft. This Iris was given an Award of Merit by 
the R.H.S. under the wrong name of “ Italia ” this season o 9 
Macrantha ( syn . Amas), a handsome broad-petalled giant form, one of the best of the early- 
flowering Flag Irises ; S. beautiful soft clear blue, F. rich violet-blue, with orange-yellow 
beard, ht. 2 ft , 0 
Nibclungen (squalens), S. fawn-yellow, F. violet-purple margined with old gold, beard 
orange-yellow, ht. 20 in., extra fine 3 (, 
Oriflamme, S. bright blue, F very long and broad, colour dark purple; a handsome large 
early-flowering Iris j g 
Princess Victoria Louise (yariegata), S. primrose -yellow, F. light purple with soft 
yellow margin, ht. 20 in., large and very handsome 2 6 
P^ auena VB© (squalens), S. light fawn-yellow, F. ruby-purple with conspicuous yellow margin, 
ht. 22 in., large and very handsome flower 3 6 
Prosper Laujgier (squalens), S. soft bronze-red, F. rich velvety purple, beard orange, ht. 
22 in., large and very handsome 2 6 
Queen Alexandra (squalens), S. fawn shot with lilac, F. lilac reticulated at base, beard 
_ yellow, lit. 2g ft. ; a handsome hybrid raised at our Surbiton Nurseries 1 6 
Rhein Nixe (Amcena), S. white, F. mauve edged white, at base reticulated white, very distinct 
and pretty, ht. 22 in , g 
Sappho (plicata), S. while frilled lilac, F. white frilled and reticulated lilac, large handsome 
flower, ht. 2 ft , Q 
Thorbeck (Amcena), S. pure white, F. clear rich violet-purple, base reticulated white, handsome. 
ht - 2ft o 9 
O" For our Complete Named Collection of Tall Bearded Flag Irises see our Hardy Plant Catalogue. 
BARR’S NEW INTERMEDIATE IRISES. 
Hybrids of Dwarf Crimean Irises and Tall Bearded Irises. 
See our Hardy Plant Catalogue. 
BARR’S DWARF BEARDED HYBRID CRIMEAN FLAG IRISES. 
Gems for Rock-Gardens and Permanent Edgings. 
These charming Hybrid Crimean Irises grow 6 lo 18 in. high, and flower during March , April , and 
May. They succeed in almost any soil and situalion, and are valuable for front groups in sunny flower 
borders as edgings, or to mass on rockeries ; established on old walls, etc., they form a delightful picture. 
Early autumn is the best period for planting them, although they may be safely moved any time ud to 
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