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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1915. 
IRIS -Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted — continued. each — $ 
Unguicularis (syn. Stylosa), S. and F. beautiful light lavender-blue, ht. i ft. ; in a 
warm, dry, sunny situation out of doors, this lovely Iris will yield an abundance 
of flowers from November to March. The blooms should be cut in the bud state 
and opened indoors doz. 5/- o 
>* A few nice clumps, 1/- & 1 
,, alba, flowers of an exquisite ivory-white, ht. 1 ft per doz. 5/6 o 
» grandiflora, bearing handsome large lavender-blue flowers, strong robust 
grower ; 0 
,, pontica, flowers a pretty blue, foliage broad, quite distinct o 
,, speciosa, flowers rich blue, produced during March and April and prized for 
cutting ; an effective border plant per doz. 5/- o 
Vartan i, a pretty little species found near Nazareth, producing flowers in Nov. or Dec., 
deep azure-blue with darker veinings, ht. -J ft. Supply doubtful per doz. 7/6 o 
,, ccerulea (new'), flowers a beautiful pale blue with porcelain-bluc and white 
markings, winter- flowering, ht. £ ft. Supply doubtful per doz. 7/6 o 
t WarlGyensis, an elegant species with flowers in the way of Iris orchioides , standards 
deep lilac-blue, and falls purple-violet, prettily marked white and yellow 2 
Xiphioides. See English Irises, page 44. Xiphium. See Spanish Irises, page 46. 
See also Novelty List, page 10. 
CUSHION IRISES. 
(Oncocyclus a r />d Regelia Irises.) 
I hese Irises, most of which are natives of Palestine, form a distinct class by themselves, and are 
remarkable for their great beauty. The dormant roots may be planted outdoors or potted up from November 
to February. If planted outdoors a warm sunny situation is recommended, and by preference a raised 
bed ; the tops should be not more than i£ inches below the surface, and the soil a light and loamy one 
thoroughly well-drained , into which plenty of bonemeal and mortar rubbish has been worked ; give a 
light covering with dry heather until danger of severe frost is past, when the covering should be 
removed. Immediately the plants have done flowering place over them a hand light, or panes of glass 
elevated eighteen inches above the ground, so as to admit at the sides a free entry of air, and at the 
same time to keep ofl rain till November; the object desired is to thoroughly ripen the roots, and prevent 
their starting into growth too early. Just as Winter sets in cover with three or four inches of dry 
heather or other light material in order to keep off heavy rains. The Oncocyclus Irises like to 
remain undisturbed for years. They are charming subjects for pots and take readily to a cold-frame 
treatment; artificial heat they object to. We offer only a few of the best , but many others can also be 
supplied. 
S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals. 
Selection— 1 each of 15 distinct species, 15 /- 
Bismarckiana (syn. Sari nazarena), flowers large and beautiful, S. sky-blue, veined 
purple, I", veined reddish brown-purple on a straw-coloured ground, of easy culture, 
ht* f ft p er ( | 02> 0 ^ 
Gfttesii, a hardy robust species of the Susiana type, but with larger flowers, of a beautiful 
satiny creamy white, tinged rose, delicately veined and minutely spotted silvery grey, June- 
flowering, ht. 2-J ft. Certificate of Merit Royal Botanic Society 4 6 
Helense (syn. I. Mariae), a lovely Iris, large and handsome, S. bright lilac, F. purple, 
veined black, with velvety black blotch. First-Class Certificate K.B.S. ...per doz. 7/6 o 8 
^©rica, a dwarf species of great beauty, with large handsome flowers, S. satiny white, 
veined dark purple, F. rich brown-purple, with black blotch, ht. 6 in per doz. 7/6 o 8 
Leichtlini, large handsome flowers, S. purple margined copper; F. purple with coppery 
margin and azure-coloured beard, ht. ij ft 3 6 
Lortcii, a great beauty, resembling I. Susiana, but rose-coloured ; one of the finest of 
this section. May-flowering, ht. I ft Strong flowering roots 5 6 
Nigricans (The Black Iris), bearing large handsome flowers, S. purple-black shaded 
maroon, F. crimson-black with black cushion; the inside of flower is lighted up with 
golden-brown and yellow per doz. 8/6 o 9 
Sofarana, a grand new Cushion Iris with very large handsome flowers, somewhat in the 
way of Jns susiana , finely veined and dotted violet on a dark grey ground, the falls having 
a large velvety black beard. Award of Merit R.H.S per doz. 15/- 1 6 
Susiana, a remarkably handsome species with immense flowers, blush, tinted brown, and 
covered with a network of dark lines, May-flowering, ht. 1 ft. The easiest of all the Cushion 
Irises to grow Extra strong roots, per 100, 55/- ; per doz. 7/6 o 8 
