is SPANISH, PERSIAN CAUCASIAN, SUNDRY BULBOUS, AND THE DWARF IRIS. 
per doz. each. 
Iris, English— continued. s. d. «. d. 
817 Constantla, .S’, purple,' F. violet , flamed crimson 2 6...0 3 
818 Damon, S. rich purple , F. violet 2 6...0 3 
819 Gloriosa, S. mottled purple and white, F. lavender, stained pur pie 2 6...0 3 
820 Grande Blanche, S. white, feathered purple , F. white, slightly blotched purple 2 6...0 3 
821 Hypocrates, S. red purple, F. rose-lilac, shading to blue 2 6...0 3 
822 Ismere, S. violet-crimson, F. velvety purple 2 6...0 3 
823 Keizerin, S. lavender-blue, F. white, conspicuously margined lavender 2 6...0 3 
824 Lebanon, S. purple, mottled white, F. white, heavily mottled purple 2 6...0 3 
825 Lll&Clna, S. lavender, feathered purple, F. lavender, shading to white 2 6...0 3 
826 L'Etincellant, S. red-lavender, stained purple, F. rose-lilac and white 2 6...0 3 
827 La Vierge, S. violet-purple, F. violet-blue 2 6...0 3 
828 L’Unique, .S’. rich claret, F. purple and white 2 6...0 3 
829 Mathilda, S. mottled purple and white, F. lavender , stained purple 2 6...0 3 
830 Melpomene, S. crimson-purple, F. violet-purple and white 2 6...0 3 
831 Orion, S. purple-violet, F. blue-violet, and white 2 6...0 3 
832 Peleus, S. claret, F. rich crimson and white 2 6...0 3 
833 Pharon, S. velvety crimson, F. rich crimson 2 6...0 3 
834 Second Viceroy, S. lilac, mottled purple, F. silvery-lilac, shading to white 2 6...0 3 
835 Venus, S. white, feathered mauve, F. white, shaded lavender , and stained purple 2 6...0 3 
836 Vainqueur, S. lavender , feathered violet, F. delicate lavender 2 6...0 3 
837 Valentine, S. red-lavender, F. lavender, shading to while 2 6...0 3 
838 Victoria, 6’. white, plained purple, F. white , stained purple 2 6...0 3 
SPANISH IRIS. 
These are the small bulbous Iris of Spain, differing from the English Iris in the smaller size of the roots and 
flowers, also in their more curious combinations of colours, and in blooming about a fortnight earlier. They 
require the same cultural treatment as the English Iris, and though the flowers are less sumptuous, they are no 
less beautiful and interesting. Those offered are the most distinct and charming. 
The flowers of these, which we annually exhibit at the meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, favour- 
ably compare with the rare and curious Orchids in beauty, variety, and combination of colours. 
s. d. s. d. 
839 3 each of 12 magnificent varieties 5 6 I 841 Fine mixed per 100, 3^. ; per doz. o 6 
840 1 each of 12 ,, 2 6 | 842 Choice mixed ... ,, 4s. 6d. ] ,, 08 
per doz. each 
s. d. e. d. 
843 Bella donna, deep blue and yellow ... 2 0...0 3 
844 Bella Esdre, white 
845 Berengarla, yellow and brown 
846 Czar Peter, blue and yellow.... 
847 Harold, fine yellow 
848 Lady Roweria, pearl and yellow 
per doz. each 
8 . d. s. d. 
849 Leon d’ Orange, fine large yellow ... 2 0...0 3 
850 Montrose, purple and yellow 2 0...0 3 
851 Perle d'Overveen, light blue 2 0...0 3 
852 Regulus, agath 2 0...0 3 
863 Telemachus, violet and yellow 2 0...0 3 
864 Vespacianus, brown and yellow 2 0...0 3 
3 I 
2 0...0 3 
2 0...0 3 
2 0...0 3 1 
2 0...0 3 ! 
SUNDRY BULBOUS IRIS. 
The species offered under this heading are of rare beauty. I. A lata and Histrio flower at Christmas ; 
Reticulata is a gem, expanding its beautiful and richly perfumed blossoms under glass with the early forced 
bulbs ; in its culture it is as accommodating as the Hyacinth, flowering in the sitting-room window as freely as 
in the conservatory. For the flower garden, Reticulata is a valuable acquisition, continuing in blossom from 
February till April, expanding its flowers at a temperature too low even for the Narcissus to bloom. Pcrsica 
flowers about the same period as Reticulata, emits a delightful violet perfume, and may be grown as successfully 
under glass as in the open ground. Pavonia (the Peacock Iris), more correctly Morca Pavonia or Vieusseuxia 
Pavonina , flowers in May and June, and requires the cultural treatment of the Ixia out of doors and under glass. 
Caucasica, with its primrose flowers and silver margined foliage, is a very characteristic plant. s. d. 
856 Alata, blue, shading to lilac, \ ft each 1 o 
856 Caucasica, -primrose, with foliage silvery margined, b ft each 1 6 
857 Histrio, bright blue, blotched golden yellow, in the way of Reticulata but much earlier each 10 6 
858 Juncea, brilliant golden yellow each 1 6 
859 Pavonia major, pure white, petals blotched clear celestial blue , for pots or the open ground, 1 ft. per doz. 1 6 
860 Persica, white, the petals marked blue, purple and yellow, very fragrant, £ ft per doz. 5 o 
861 Reticulata, brilliant deep violet, blotched golden yellow, very fragrant, $ ft. ...per doz., io.f.6<f. ; each 1 o 
862 ,, Krelagei, red-purple, blotched golden yellow, very fragrant, £ft each 1 6 
863 Sisyrincliium, purple, spotted yellow, a fine dwarf species each o 9 
864 Tingitana, purple , spotted orange each 3 6 
THE FLAG OR EVERGREEN IRIS. 
The 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 ; and are endless in their variations of colour, and diversity of growth ; their height ranging from 
the miniature /. Crisiata 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. 
To cut for filling vases and for indoor decoration few flowers will compare with them. 
IRIS PUMILA OR DWARF IRIS. 
Charming varieties, growing from 6 to 12 inches high, and in flower during March, April, and May. For 
groups in small borders, and as edgings to Rhododendron beds, herbaceous borders, etc., they are invaluable, 
succeeding in almost any soil and situation. The permanency of the blossom is enhanced however, in places 
where they are slightly protected from cutting winds and hot sunshine. 
K 2 T In the descriptions S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals; F., Falls, or the drooping petals. 
865 One each of the Pumila Section, 6j. | 866 Pumila varieties in mixture, per 100, i8j-. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d. 
[Barr and Sugden, 
