DOG’S-TOOTH VIOLET, WINTER ACONITE, AND ENGLISH IRIS. 
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DOG’S-TOOTH VIOLET (ERYTHRONIUM DENS-CANIS). 
No prettier sight could meet the eye than a mass of the beautifully variegated foliage of Dog’s-tooth Violet. 
Few of the much prized Anoectochilus of India are equal to them in their variegations and when covered with 
their graceful Cyclamen-like flowers, which range in colour from the deepest purple to the purest white, the effect 
is matchless. Americanum is remarkable for its rich yellow blossoms, and Giganleum for producing its large 
handsome flowers in bunches. 
913 Erythronlum Dens.canls, purple, 
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916 
916 
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918 
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921 
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923 
J ft per too, js. 6d. ; per doz. 
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album, vihite, J ft per loo, 
,, m^QX, white, large flowered, 
purpureum major, purple, large flowered, 4 ; ft 
roseum, rose, large flowered, J ft 
passlflorum, rose, shading to white, large flowered, J ft 
candldum, distinct, J ft 
mixed, fine per too, lor. (>d. ; 
„ large flowered 
Americanum, bright yellow, ft 
glganteum (new), i ft. each ir. 6(/. , & as, 6rf. 
WINTER ACONITE. 
The golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite, resting on their emerald-green cushion, strikingly contrast with 
the pure white of the Snowdrop and the lovely blue of Scilla sibirica. The rich green carpet of leaves, continuing 
long after the flowers, makes it a valuable plant in situations where it is difficult to clothe the ground with 
anything else, such as under trees, and in moist situations where few flowering plants will thrive. 
924 Winter golden yellow, per doz., 6d. ; per loo, as. 6d. to 3r. 6d, \ per looo, air. to 30s. 
IRIS. 
6^ T/te large Bankstan Silver Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society was awarded to our collection of 
Iris, exhibited in June. 1877/ June. 1878; and July. 1879; also Certificates for new varieties of the Japa?iese 
Flag Iris. , . , • 1 1 
Like the Orchid in the hot-house, the Iris in the flower garden is the richest and most varied m colour, ana 
diverse in form. The varieties are all perfectly hardy, and should be freely planted in the borders of the dress 
garden and the shrubbery ; also for naturalization in woodland walks and wild gardens, for which tliey arc pre- 
eminently suited, as once properly planted, they require no further care. Where cut-flowers are in demand, the 
Iris will be found invaluable, surpassing the choicest and the most curious Orchids in richness, variety, and 
remarkable combination of colours, while embracing every feature which characterises the wonderful diversity 
found in Orchid flowers. The cultural requirements of Orchids necessarily confine their enjoyment to a very few ; 
but the Iris may be enjoyed by all, even those who have only a few square yards for their flower garden. A 
judicious selection of Iris, including the most magnificent in colour and form, with the most quaint in combinations 
of colour, would furnish to the cultivator of hardy plants all the beauty and variety that the most valuable 
collection of orchidaceous plants could impart, and form a succession from Christmas to August, at 
an outlay not exceeding the price of a single specimen Orchid. \x\s Alata, Histrio, Reticulata. Stylosa. 
are winter-flowering. Reticulata we have seen expanding its rich violet gold-blotched fragrant blossoms when 
the ground was covered with snow, and remaining uninjured with the thermometer several degrees below freezing 
point. Following these comes the violet-scented Persica, with its delicate pearly flowers, inlaid with purple 
and gold. Next in the succession is the beautiful Iberica. Then follows the Pumila. and other varieties in this 
section of dwarf Iris. Close upon these comes 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. Sibirica then continues the chain of succession \vith its pretty small orchid-like 
blossoms; and following these, the splendid Japanese Kesmpferi. with grand clematis-like flowers, ranging from 
snow-white to rose, lilac, magenta, purple, crimson, and violet; and with the flowers ranging in size from 5 to 
7 inches in diameter, with a breadth of petal 2J to 3.^ inches. A coloured Plate of two magnificent vaneties 
^will appear in “The Garden.” The Spanish Iris somewhat precede /. Rtempferi, their flowers are snow- 
white, porcelain-blue, clear yellow, and rich chestnut, having combinations of mottlings which are only to be 
compared with those of the rare and curious Orcliids. Following these come the English Iris, with their 
sumptuous flowers, representing almost every shade of colour, distinct and in combination, thus carrying 
the succession to the end of July, and can only be compared witli the L»lias and Cattley^, the Queens of the 
Orchids. We have not spoken however, of the pretty Peacock Iris, nor of the wonderful Iris Susiana. nor of the 
IT....: .a Ttetr ic C/% Q 1 1 1'sKi »» in voc<3e anH cr» iT\ the flowct garden, noT of tlic charming 
These, and the handsome beardless species quoted on page 24, form the 
Variegated foliaged Iris, which is so valuable in vases and so effective i 
little Iris Cristata for dry banks. These, and the handsome beardle 
unbroken chain. , . . j , 
To cut for filling vases ajid for table bouquets, the whole of the Iris are admirably adapted, and when n is 
necessary to forward the flowers to a distance, they should be cut just before expanding, for. like the Gladioli, the 
blossoms will open in water. The effect is greatly enhanced 7vhen the individual flowers are arranged in sand or moss, 
ENGLISH IRIS (THE LARGE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN). 
These magnificent Iris succeed best in well-drained soil, but when the soil is heavy, surround the bulbs 
•with sand. The planting may be done from September to December for a July display. The varieties described 
are distinct, and as strikingly beautiful and varied as the most splendid hot-house orchids. 
We annually exhibit at the Meetings of theRoyal Horticultural Society flowers of this grand Iris. 
>tions, S. is used to signify the Standards or erect petals, F. the Falls or drooping petals. 
f^ ln the descriptions, 
a. 
925 3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 12 
926 I each of 24 ditto 5 
927 I each of 12 ditto 3 
928 Fine mixed per 100, 6/0 ; per doz. 
929 Choice mixed ,, 8/6 ,, 
930 Named var., mi.xed ,, 12/6 ,, 
per doz. 
931 Adrian. S. satin-rose, F. delicate satin-rose * 
932 Araphimachus, S. crimson-black, F. rich velvety-purple 2 
933 Amusant, S. purple F. rich violet, with white and yellow 2 
934 Armida, S. crimson-black, F. purple flaked crimson-black, with white and yellow 2 
935 Blanche fleur, .S. and F. ivory-white, tinged soft rose 3 
936 Caviagnac, S. red lavender, F. lavender, stained violet 2 
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