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IRIS — Bulbous, Tuberous, and Rhizomatous Species — continued. each— j. d 
OSusiana, a remarkably handsome species with immense flowers, blush, tinted brown, and 
covered with a network of dark lines. May-flowering, ht. I ft. 
Extra strong roots, per too, 40/- ; per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Tectorum (y«. Toiniolopha), the Japanese Roof-Iris, a rare and beautiful Iris from 
China and Japan, bearing flowers of the most beautiful blue and of elegant form ; 
for dry sunny positions where the roots can get a good roasting in summer, and be 
protected from severe frost ; ht. i ft. ftine flowering I o 
,, alba, a very rare and beautiful variety. See Novelty List, page 7. 
Ting^itana, a lovely bulbous Iris from Tangiers, thriving in a warm sunny situation, 
and delighting in a sandy gritty soil containing lime rubbish. It should be protected from 
heavy rains in winter. The (lowers vary in the Standards from dark to light blue. Falls 
lilac and white with golden blotch. May- to June-flowering, ht. 2 ft. 
Strong selected bulbs, per too, 30/- ; per doz. 4/3 o S 
Tuberosa (Snakeshead Iris), flowers rich velvety violet-black and green, remarkably 
curious and hand.some, quite hardy, ht. | ft per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. lod. — 
Unguicularis (,syn. Stylosa), S. and F. beautiful light blue, ht. i ft.; in a warm 
dry situation it will yield abundance of charming flowers throughout winter.. .doz. 5/6 o 6 
„ ,, ,, Clumps, according to .size, 1/6 & 2 6 
„ alba, as free-flowering and hardy as the above, but with flowers of an exquisite 
ivory-white, ht. I ft per doz 7/6 o 9 
,, speciosa, similar to the type, but (lowers a rich clear blue, very handsome, ht. i ft. 
per doz. 7/6 o 9 
6 Vaga, a curious and beautiful Cushion Iris, flowers lavender and bronzy brown ,, 8/6 o 9 
Vartani, a pretty little species found near Nazareth, producing its azure-blue flowers iu 
November or December, ht. 5 ft per doz. 5/6 o 6 
t Warleyensis, an elegant species with flowers in the way of Iris orchioides, standards 
deep lilac-blue, and falls purple-violet, prettily marked white and yellow per doz. 10/6 I O 
J Willmottiana, a pretty new species from Turkestan in the way of Iris caucasica\ 
standards azure-blue, falls white margined sky-blue and blotched violet 5 ^ 
Xiphioides. English Irises, 42. Xiphium. Spanish Irises, 44. 
Any other bulbous Irises in commerce not mentioned in the above list can be supplied. 
NEW HYBRID IRISES. 
Regelia x Oncocyclus Varieties. 
A lovely new race of Irises, being the result of crosses between the Regelia and Oncocyclus sections. 
They caused a great sensation at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Show, May 17th, 1904, when first shown, 
several being awarded certificates. These Irises have proven to be of easy culture, and we can strongly 
recommend them to Iris lovers. 
each — f. d 
Artemis, large flower, with bold standards of a violet-purple profusely veined, fall densely 
lined violet-purple on white, and having a dark velvety blotch. First-Class Certificate 
R.1I.S 12 6 
Charon, large handsome flower with standards claret-brown shaded bronzy yellow at 
margin, falls finely lined velvety brown on a bronzy yellow ground. First-Ci.ass Cer- 
tificate R.II.S 10 6 
Hecate, flower large, standards pale purple, finely lined, falls beautifully reticulated on a 
cream-coloured ground and heavily shaded velvety reddish brown. Award of Merit 
R.H.S., May l.'ith, 1906 4 6 
Iphigenia, large broad standards, bright purple with fine dark lines, falls heavily shaded 
and veined velvety brown-purple on a creamy ground, blotched velvety purple-black. First- 
Class Certificate R.H.S 7 6 
Isis, flower large, rich ruby-red, veined grey and purple, very handsome; a strong grower. 
Award of Merit R.II.S 7 6 
Persephone, one of the largest flowered of this group, and a very handsome variety : the 
flowers are feathered and netted purplish blue on a silvery grey ground. Award of Merit 
R.H.S 12 6 
Psyche, flower large and beautiful, finely lined purple on a cream-coloured ground and with 
a velvety crimson-black blotch. Award of Merit R.H.S 4 6 
BARR’S FLAG Irises. 
Tall Bearded, Dwarf Bearded, and Japanese, etc. 
These beautiful Irises form a great feature in our cultures. They supply a floral decoration from 
March to July, and are the most rich and varied in colour of hardy plants ; the best time to plant is 
in early Autumn. For full descriptive list, see our Hardy Plant Catalogue. 
