TRITELEIA, DOG'S-TOOTH VIOLET, WINTER ACONITE, AND ENGLISH IRIS. 17 
TRITELEIA (MILLA). 
The two varieties of Uniflora are unique plants for edgings, beds, or masses, their beautiful porcelain 
flowers expand early in Spring and continue decorative to the end of May. These in pots, with from six to 
twelve roots, are very beautiful when in bloom. T. laxa and Murrayana flower throughout June and July, 
producing large umbels of the most lovely coloured blossoms. each—#, d. 
794 Uniflora conspicua, white , shaded porcelain , $ ft per ioo, 41. 6d. ; per doz., 6d. ... 
795 ,, lilacina, porcelain, striped violet , £ ft per 100, 21 s. ; per doz., 31. 6 d. o 4 
796 Laxa, rich Tyrian purple , 1 it per doz., 7s. 6d. o 9 
797 Murrayana, fine lavender-blue , lined purple , 1 ft per doz., 7 s. 6 d. o 9 
DOG'S-TOOTH VIOLET. 
The varieties of Dcns-canis in old-fashioned Gardens were wont to be grown profusely, and no prettier sight 
could meet the eye than their beautifully variegated foliage. Few of the much prized Ancectochilus of India 
were equal to these in their variegations, and, when covered with their graceful Cyclamen-like flowers, ranging 
from the deepest purple to the purest white, the effect was matchless. Americanum is remarkable for its rich 
yellow blossoms, and Giganteum for its bunch of large flowers. 
798 Erythronium Dens-canis, purple, J ft per ioo, 7 s. 6d. ; per doz. 
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album, white, J ft per 100, 151. ; ,, 2 
,, major, white , large flowered, J ft ,, 4 
purpureum major, purple, large flowered, J ft ,, 3 
roseum, rose, large flowered, £ ft ,, 4 
passiflorum, rose, shading to white, large flowered, J ft 3 
candidum, distinct, J ft. ,, 5 
mixed, fine per 100, ior. 6 d. ; ,, 1 
„ large flowered ,, 3 
Americanum, bright yellow, J ft ,, 5 
giganteum (new), 1 ft each is. 6 d., 2 s. 6 d., & 3 
WINTER ACONITE. 
The golden blossom of the Winter Aconite richly contrasts with the pure white of the Snowdrop and the 
lovely blue of the Scilla sibirica, while the rich, green carpet of leaves, which continues long after the flowers, 
makes this a valuable plant to cultivate in situations where it is difficult to clothe the ground, such as under 
trees, where few things will grow. It also succeeds in moist situations where few flowering plants thrive. 
809 Winter Aconite, golden yellow, per doz., 6d. ; per ioo, 2 s. 6 d. to y. 6d. ; per 1000, 211. to 301. 
IRIS. 
The large Banksian Silver Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society was awarded to our collection of 
Iris, exhibited on the 19 tk June. 
The colours of the Iris are rich, diverse, and extremely beautiful, forming combinations only to be met 
with in the choice Orchids of the hothouse. Orchids however, can be enjoyed only by the very few, while the Iris 
may be grown by all. It is perfectly hardy and of easy culture. A judicious selection, including the most beauti- 
ful to the most quaint in form and combination of colour, would impart to the flower borders quite an 
orchidaceous effect from Christmas to July. Iris A lata and Histrio flower at Christmas, Longipetala in 
January ; Reticulata soon follows, and continues flowering for a long time ; its red-purple and intense violet-blue 
sweet-scented flowers may be seen fully expanded and remaining uninjured when the ground is covered with 
snow and the thermometer several degrees below freezing-point. In the succession comes the violet-scented 
Persica, with its delicate rich combination of colour. Then follows the beautiful Ibcrica, with its satiny-white, 
rich purple-brown, and black-mottled flowers. After that comes Pumila, the dwarf species so admirable for 
permanent, edgings. Close upon these, Nudicaulis, with its large violet flowers ; and the Barbata group, with 
its kindred species and varieties, and their endless variations of colour, ranging from white and the richest 
golden yellow, to rose, intense purple, and the most beautiful bronzes, carry us into June. Sibirica then con- 
tinues the chain of succession with its pretty orchid-like blossoms; and then comes the splendid Kcempferi, with 
its grand clematis-like flowers, and magnificent colours; while they are still effective, come the Spanish (the small 
bulbous Iris of Spain), with their flowers of snow-white, porcelain-blue, and clear yellow, and with combinations 
of mottlings which are only to be compared with those of the rare and curious Orchids. Last in the list are the 
English (the large bulbous Iris of Spain), with flowers so sumptuous, representing almost every shade of colour, 
distinct and in combinations, that in beauty they can only be compared with the Laslias and Cattleyas, the 
Queens of the Orchids, and these bring us to the end of July. We have not spoken however, of the pretty Peacock 
Iris, nor of the wonderful Iris S us iana, nor of the Variegated foliaged Iris, which is so pretty in vases and so 
effective in the flower garden, nor of the charming little Iris Cristata for dry banks. These, and the others 
quoted in our Catalogue, form the unbroken chain from Christmas to August. To cut for filling vases and for 
table bouquets , the whole of the Iris are admirably adapted. 
ENGLISH IRIS FOR BEDS OR MASSES. 
These are the great bulbous Iris of Spain, and should be grown in a well-drained soil. Where the soil is 
heavy, the roots when planting, had better be surrounded with sand. The varieties we describe, are distinct, 
diversified, and strikingly beautiful, and should be planted during the Autumn for a July display. 
The flowers of these, which we annually exhibit at the Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, contrast 
favourably with the Orchids on exhibition. 
tt^'In the descriptions, S . is used to signify the Standards or erect petals, F. the Falls or drooping petals. 
#. d. 
810 3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 12 6 
811 1 each of 24 ditto 5 o 
81l£ i each of 12 ditto 3 o 
#. d. 
812 Fine mixed per 100, 6/0 ; per doz. 1 o 
813 Choice mixed ,, 8/6 ,, 13 
813.V Named var., mixed ,, 12/6 ,, 20 
per doz. each. 
s. d. 8. d. 
814 Adrian, S. lilac, mottled purple, F. white, stained rose-lilac 2 6...0 3 
815 Blanche fleur, S. and F. ivory-white, tinged soft rose 3 6...0 4 
816 Cleanthus, S. crimson , F. rich purple- crimson 2 °...o 3 
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