Barr and Son, 1 TIGRIDIA (Tiger-flower). sired, Covent Garden, 1E88. 
AMERICAN ROOTS. 
No flower is more gorgeously coloured than the Tigridia, or creates so much interest, in as much as each 
floyver has but one day to live; in the evening the bud appears, and in the morning its unrivalled beauty is 
ceveloped ; from the same scape a succession of flowers follow each other for several weeks. 
TJic roots may be planted in March , April , and May ; or for pot-culture earlier. Plantings 
v via y be made as late as Midsummer , and if lifted and potted up in September, they will flower 
under glass late in Autumn. 
2709 Tigrldia eonchlflora, petals yellow, cup yellow, spotted scarlet, i ft per doz., 3*. 6 d. o 4 
2710 Qranditlora, petals rich scarlet, cup spotted crimson on a >ellow ground, flowers very large, 
1 it per doz., 3-f. 6 d. o 4 
2711 M ,, alba, petals white, cup spotted ruby, exceedingly beautiful... per doz., 4s. 6d. o 6 
2712 
2713 
2714 
2716 
2716 
2717 
2718 
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TRITOMA ( Flame-flower ). 
The noble aspect of the Tritomas (Kniphofias) renders them unlike all other border plants ; from the midst 
of a dense root foliage, rise stout stems, surmounted with thousinds of small fiery-red flowers ; grand plants for 
flower borders, shrubberies, large beds on lawns, and wild gardens. 
Tntoma glaucescens, the rich orange-scarlet flower spikes on stems 3 to 5 feet high, blossoms from 
July to September per doz. , 7s. 6d . ; 9a?. & 1 o 
grandis, the bright orange-scarlet flower spikes, on stems 3 to 5 feet high, blossoms from 
August to December per doz., ior. 6d.; is. oc i 
,, Burehelll, red and yellow, a very fine distinct species , 2 ft 1 
), caulescens, red and yellow, a noble and very rare species, flower spike on a robust stem ... 3 
Leichtllni, apricot colour, with protruding yellow stamens, a very handsome new species. 
Figured in “ The Garden," 28/A May, 1881, as Kniphofia carnosa, ifj ft. 5 
„ Macowanli, a dwarf species with orange flowers, 2 ft. Figured in " The Garden," 1877 1 
Nobllis, scarlet and yellow, very handsome, 5 ft 1 
" Saundersi, bright re d, 5 ft 3 
IRISES. 
IRIS BARBATA, THE BEARDED IRIS, COMMONLY CALLED GERMAN OR FLAG IRIS. 
Our collection of Bearded Iris is the most complete in Europe, and in The Florist and Pomologist of 
December, 1884, a lengthened, classified, and descriptive list is given of the varieties we flowered the preceding 
summer. Those enumerated in this list arc selected from upwards of 200 varieties. 1 he flowers of this Section 
are all large and handsome, more or less beautifully mottled in the standards, and reticulated m the falls, the 
beards range from delicate primrose to orange, and the petaloid stigmas frequently enhance the general effect 
bv a contrast in colour. There is no flower, however, that so improves by exammaUon. Its beauty at first sight 
rivals the Orchid, but, on closer examination, we have no hesitation in saying there are points ot interest sur- 
passing the finest of the Orchids. In colours there are the richest yellows, the mtensest purples, the most delicate 
blues the softest mauves, and the most beautiiul claret-reds. There are whites, and primroses, and bronzes of 
every imaginable shade. Those who have not used this Iris for surrounding artificia lakes and ponds, or culti- 
vated it in the flower borders, shrubberies, woodland walks, and wild gardens, should do so. It is also most 
valuable wherever a large quantity of cut flowers are required from May to July, as plants when established, will, 
with good cultivation, increase in size annually till they attain large proportions, each plant yielding 50 to 
100 spikes of bloom. 
2720 80 In 50 most superb varieties 
...2ir. & 30 
2721 25 in 25 ,, ,, ior. 6 d. & 15 
2722 12 In 12 ,, ,, 51. 6d. & 7 
2723 Choice mixed p. 10015s.; p. doz. 2 
2724 Fine mixed ,, 10/6 „ 2 
2725 Mixed fromNeglectaandPaUldavars. ,, 3 
2726 Mixed from Squalens varieties. ..per doz. 3 6 
2727 Mixed yellow varieties 5 6 
6 2728 Blue Flag Iris per 100, los.tid . ; „ 20 
6 2729 Purple Flag Iris „ 2if. ,, 36 
2730 Violet Flag Iris ,, 15s. ,. 26 
2731 Snow-White Flag Iris „ 75 r. „ ro 6 
Full Descriptive List free on application. 
DWARF IRIS, INCLUDING PUMILA, OLBIENHIS, Etc. 
Charming Iris, growing 6 to 12 inches high, and flowering during March, April, and May. They succeed 
almost any soil and situation, and are valuable for groups in mixed borders, and as edgings. 
OUR OWN SELECTIONS, 
2732 10 each 12 beautiful varieties 21s. & 30 o 
2733 5 ,, 12 ,, „ ior. 6 d. & 15 o 
2734 Choice mixed varieties per 100, 151. 
2735 3 each 12 beautiful varieties ...7 s. 6d. & 10 6 
2736 1 ,, 12 ,, ,, ...3s. 6 d. & 5 0 
2737 Fine mixed varieties ...per 100, ioj. 6 d. 
BEARDLESS SPECIES OF FLAG IRIS. 
The Iris offered in ibis section are perfectly hardy. They are altogether distinct from the Bearded group, and 
most of them make grand aquatics, especially A urea, Monneri, Ochrolcuca, Goldenstadtn, and the varieties of 
Pseudo-Acorus, and Spurea, which in water are not only majestic ingrowth, but have flowers surpassingly beautiful. 
The varieties of Sibirica , including Orientals, are graceful in water. All the other Ins in this group, with the 
exception of Cristata, Ibcrica, Ruthenica , Stylosa, Susiana , Tectorum and r uberosa, may be grown as marsh 
aquatics. Cristata is charming on dry banks and rock- work in sunny sheltered places; Ibcrica and Susiana 
require special treatment. . . . , . .. ,■ 
2738 30 iu 30 beautiful varieties.... 21 o 1 2740 15 in 16 beautiful varieties 10 6 
2739 20 in 20 ,, ,, '. 15 o | 2741 10 in 30 „ ,, ss. 6d., 7s. 6d. 6c 10 6 
Pull Descriptive List free on application. 
NEW IRIS KJEMPFERI (tbe Clematis-like-flowered Japanese Flag Iris). 
The magnificence of these splendid new Japanese Iris surpasses any written description that we could give. 
Culture. A naturally good adhesive, moist, loamy garden soil, laying well to the sun suits this plant, I' or 
example, on the moist Bagshot soil, in Mr. Stevens’ garden, the plant makes very strong growth, and flowers 
with remarkable freedom. When a soil has to be specially prepared, we recommend leaf soil, loam, and peat in 
equal parts ; but manure should not be given, unless as a liquid. We are of opinion that the Iris Kcempjeri is 
>c mi-aquatic in summer , and frequent heavy watering should be given from April to end of August. I he plants 
should be moderately dry in winter* 
2742 6 in 6 beautiful var s. 75. 6d.,ios. 6d., & 15*. I 2744 18 in 18 beautiful varieties ...305., 42*. , & 50J. 
2743 12 in 12 I5J., 2IJ., & 301. | 2745 25 in 26 ,, ,, .. 42s . , 50'., & 635. 
Pull Descriptive List of Iris of all sections, for Spring planting, free on application. 
BARR & SON, 12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, London. 
