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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914. 
CUSHION IRISES . , . 
- • each— X. a 
Leicntlmi, large handsome flowers, S. purple margined copper; F. purple with coppery 
margin and azure-coloured beard, ht. ij ft 2 9 
Lorteti, a great beauty, resembling I. Susiana, but rose-coloured ; one of the finest of 
this section. May-flowering, ht. i ft strong flowering roots 4 6 
(The Black Iris), bearing large handsome flowers, S. purple-black shaded 
maroon, h. crimson-black with black cushion; the inside of flower is lighted up with 
golden-brown and yellow doz. 6/6 o 7 
a grand new Cushion Iris with very large handsome flowers, somewhat in the 
way of Irts srrsrariay finely veined and dotted violet on a dark grey ground, the falls having 
a laige velvety black beard. Award of Merit R.H.S per doz. 15/- i 6 
Susiana, a remarkably handsome species with immense flowers, blush, tinted brown, and 
covered with a network of dark lines, May-flowering, ht. i ft. The easiest of all the Cushion 
Irises to grow Extra strong roots, per lOo, 55/-; per doz. 7/6 o 8 
REGELIO-CYCLUS IRISES. 
(Hybrid Cushion Irises.) 
A beautiful new race of hybrid Irises, being crosses between the Oncocyclus and Regelia sections. 
The flowers, which resemble somewhat the Cushion Irises, are all prettily veined. Unlike the Oncocyclus 
Irises they are of fairly e.asy culture. They like a warm sunny situation and a thoroughly well-drained 
sandy lo.am soil enriched with well-dec, ayed cow manure. If the soil is deficient in lime add some well- 
pulverised mortar rubbish. A raised bed against a south wall is a very suitable situation for these Irises. 
In planting let the tops be 2 inches below the surface and surround the roots with sand. During severe 
weather in winter give a light covering, such as dry heather, etc. 
Selections — 1 each of 10 distinct varieties, 21 /-; 1 each of 5 distinct varieties, 12 /- 
c&ch X 
Charon, large handsome flower with standards claret-brown shaded bronzy yellow at margin, 
falls finely lined velvety brown on a bronzy yellow ground. First-Class Certificate R.H.s’. 5 6 
Eurynome, prettily veined bronzy violet on a rosy lilac ground 2 3 
Freya, standards purple veined silvery grey and black, falls reticulated black on a silvery grey 
ground and flushed purple with black beard, large flower 2 3 
Hecate, flower large with pale purple standards finely lined, falls beautifully reticulated on a 
cream-coloured ground and heavily shaded velvety reddish brown. Award OF Merit R.H.S. i 6 
Jocaste, standards finely reticulated violet on a silvery grey ground, falls with rosy tinge fineiy 
veined maroon-black on a silvery grey ground with greenish tinge, beard black 3 6 
Mars, pale blue with dark blue veinings, beautiful 2 6 
Mixed Seedling Varieties, all very beautiful Good flowering roots, \)er doz. iS /6 i 9 
BARR’S FLAG IRISES. 
Tall, Dwarf, and Japanese, etc. See our Hardy Plant Catalogue. 
IXIA. — The African Corn Lily. 
A most graceful plant, bearing on wiry stems 15 to 21 
inches high long loose racemes of bloom of remarkably rich 
and varied colours. All have a brilliant dark centre, and 
in the sun’s rays present a picture of gorgeous beauty. 
Culture in Pots. — From October to January plant 
five or six bulbs in a four- or five-inch pot, using a compost 
of turfy loam, leaf soil, and silver sand. Make the .soil 
firm about the bulbs, and plunge the pots, up to the rim 
only, in ashes in a cold pit or frame, or under a south wall. 
Until a little top growth has been made no water should 
be given, and then only sparingly at first. When the plants 
are in growth, the lights should be left off except during 
wet or frosty weather. Early in February, or when suffi- 
cient growth has been made, remove the plants to the 
greenhouse, keep close to the glass, and carefully attend to 
the watering. 
Culture Outdoors.— Plant from November to 
January, at a depth of three inches, and the bulbs two 
inches apart, on raised beds, in a prepared light loamy soil, 
in a sunny situation, protected if possible from cold east 
and northerly winds. When planting cover the bulbs with 
coarse sand. A covering of straw, litter, heather, or other 
light material will protect the early top growth from frosty winds, but it should be removed in March. 
