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_ , . _ BEARDLESS SPECIES OP FLAG IRIS. 
. Ir ‘ s offered m this section are all perfectly hardy, and are quite distinct from the preceding groups of 
T 0 -* smaller . remarkable for their gracefulness, and in some instances there is a 
degree of refined beauty in the blossoms which is matchless. Some of the species are marsh plants, others 
succeed in dry shallow soils, but, generally speaking, good well-drained garden soil will meet the requirements 
of most. Cnstata is at home on dry banks and rock-work ; Iberica and Susiana thrive best in dry hot soils ; 
Fahdtssima is most at home in a damp shady situation; Ochrolcuca , in a moist soil; Pseudo- A corns, in 
marshes ; Sibtnca is happy anywhere, even when grown as an aquatic ; Tectorum is found on the thatched 
roots oi Chinese houses. 
Cnstata forms a tuft where it is happy, and when covered with its amethystine flowers is a gem. Iberica 
and Susiana possess a beauty peculiarly their own. Stylosa unfolds its charming blue blossoms in winter ; estab- 
lished masses of this plant are recommended to be potted up for indoor decoration. Tuberosa, the snakes- 
head Iris, is perhaps the most fantastic flower which March produces. Ruthenica is remarkable for its fan-like 
dwarf growth and elegant blue flowers in July ; Versicolor and Virginica are very beautiful ; while Orientals 
is a form of Sibirica, with flowers larger, more decided in colour, and in refinement unsurpassed by any other 
flower. Tnamtatais also a gem ; spuria major and A urea are as remarkable as they arc beautiful ; Longi- 
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fetala is very beautiful ; Graminea is remarkable for its graceful foliage and distinctive flowers. 
3478 Aurea, golden yellow, a noble species, 4ft * 
H r * 8 ^ a ^ a ’ ric ^ ame thy st-blue, spotted deep blue, striped orange, charming species, 4 ft. 
3480 Cuprea, *S. and P. orange, 2 ft f * f ' ' 3 
3481 Erratica, »S. "white, F. white, yellow centre, 1^ ft 
3482 Fcetldlssima, the scarlet berried seed vessels are prized for Christmas decoratiogii'iiZ.'. 
3484 Ooldenstadt WmtCr f °‘ iage plant ' ^ ft ’ pcr doz ' 6rf ‘ 
3486 Graminea, blue and purple, i ft ’. !!!!.!.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
3486 ,, latifolia, blue and purple, li, ft 
3487 Iberica, a dwarf species of great beauty, with large pure satiny-white flowers, lower petals 
rich brown-purple, spotted black, i ft „ 6 / a „H 
3488 Longipetala, 5. lavender, F. white, reticulated blue, a ft 
3489 Monnerli f "" 
3490 Ochroleuca, S. pure white, F. white anil yellow, 3 ft . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"!!!!'"' 
3491 Orientalis (sanguinea), A. and F. velvety blue, verv beautiful o ft 7...r A,.., if 
3492 Prlsmatica, 5. and F. rich light blue, spitted oranie P 5 
3493 Pseudo-Acorus, yellow, 3 ft . 
f J ” japonicus fol. varlegatls, a beautifully variegated foliage plant, 3 ft 
3496 ,, pallida, delicate primrose, 3 ft 
®*®® Muff prrity miniature species, with a disl'inctivefan-ii^ ' 4 ft'.' ' !!"!!!! ' .' .' .' 
3497 Slblrica, A. bright, blue, F. blue, reticulated white, 3 ft per doz. as. 6d. 
acuta, S. and F. blue, reticulated white, lift 
alba, S. white, F. mottled purple, 3 ft 
gTacUepsls, A", purple, F. purple, reticulated white, very beautiful, ii ft 
gTailditlora prsecox, A. purple, F. blue-purple, reticulated white, 3 ft 
minor, A, blue, F. blue, reticulated white, 2 ft 
mlnutlilora, A. violet purple, F. blue, reticulated white, 2 ft 
plena, 3 ft 
3606 Spuria major, A. lavender purple, F. blue, spotted yellow , 2 ft! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”!!!!" ! ’ 
| t yl° sa (ung-uiGularis) A. andF. beautiful light blue, winter flowering, 1 it.. ..in pots 2/6 & 3/6 
oka! blush, tinted brown, and netted with dark lines, a grand species, iA ft. 
3508 ,, major, larger and ?nore beautiful than 3507 
* m e , C i or * ^ sy ?’ to ™ lol °pha, lovely blue crested flowers, beautifully spotted, lift’."!!!!’.’.!’.’.’.!!!!.'.'.' 
3610 Tridentata, A. and F. rich violet blue, 2 ft ..... ... ... 
3511 Tuberosa (Snakeskead), violet and green, 5 ft 
3512 Versicolor, S. red-lilac, F. rose-purple , i ft 
3813 i , major, S. red-lilac, F. rose-purple, iA ft 
3514 Virglnioa, S. lilac, F. rich-purple with white spot, 2 ft. 
3516 »» major, S. pale-lilac, F. red-lilac , with white spot, 2 j ft 
, . DWARF IRIS. 
Charming varieties, growing from 6 to 12 inches high, and in flower during March, April, and May. For 
groups in mixed borders, and as edgings to Rhododendron beds, herbaceous borders, etc., the Pumila varieties 
are invaluable, succeeding in a most 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. ' 
„ th f de3cn Phons A. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F„ Falls, or the drooping petals 
3616 One each of this Section, ior. 6d. - 
per doz,— 3, 
3618 Pumila, S. and F. rich purple 4 
3819 11 bicolor, S, white , purple each 1 
3620 „ ccerulea, A. and F. clear blue ... 4 
3621 ,, lutea maculata, A. yellow , F. 
brown, edged yellow 7 
3622 ,, tristls lutea, A. yellow, F. purple, 
edged yellow, fragrant 7 
3623 Blfloi'US, A, violet-purple, F. crimson-purple 4 
3524 ,, gracilis, A. creamy white, F, sul- 
phur, fragrant a 
3526 cilamxiiris lutescens, A. creamy white, F, 
yellow * 7 
3626 Furcata, A, and F, deep rich purple each o 
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3617 Mixed varieties, per 100, ior. 6 d. ; per doz., 2 s. 
3627 Intermedia ...., .Peach’" 
3528 Nudicaulis, S. purple, F. crimson-purple 
3529 Olbiensie alba, S. white , F. primrose, 
sweet-scented each 
atro-purpurea, S. claret-purple , 
I 1 , velvety black, fragrant, each 
coerulea, S. purple, F. crimson- 
purple eac h 
lutea, S. yellow , F. greenish- 
, yellbw each 
lutea grandiflora, S. rich yellow , 
F. greenish-yellow, sweet-sccntci 
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_ , IRIS KiEMPFERI, JAPANESE FLAG IRIS. 
.__l\ e - S f:i.- e A^ apanese In . s are truly magnificent, and are a perfectly distinct race. They have large flat 
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Clematis-like flowers, 5 to 7 inches in diameter. 
shades from pure white to rose, and fro^Tto 
eq r u y iv r8°; 7 a v R Ti' H ea ? p r al ’i\ vins a distinct ^ ^ ■ d 
.. f I 7 ,!’ ’ ’• Hort . lcuUura Society awarded to us three First-class Certificates, for Iris Kmmnferi 
as follows . Alba grandisnma, ivory white, spotted orange ; Robert Parker, grey lilac, heavily flaked crimsom 
