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SELECT LIST OF SPIR^AS— FREESIAS— IRIS, 
SPIR/EA BARBATA (Hoteia japonica). 
Cannot be too highly aiiprcciated as a decorative plant for early forcing, its pretty erect shining 
green foliage, surmounted by numerous beautiful and graceful panicles of white inflorescence, giving 
the whole plant an elegant appearance, and rendering it at once most pleasing and useful for decora- 
tive pui poses. Strong imported clumps, 6s., 9s., and 12s. per dozen. 
SPIR/EA PALMATA. 
One of the most beautiful hardy plants in cultivation, with deep purple-red stems and branches, and 
crimson-jmrple broad corymbs of flowers. It is a native of Japan. 9s. per dozen. 
FREESIAS. 
The chaste and fragrant flowers of these beautiful Cape bulbs render them of the groa.test value for 
decorative purposes, especially where cut flowers are required during the winter months ; they grow 
about 9 inches high, producing 6 to 8 flowers, the fragrance of which is most delightful. They can be 
easUy forced, and should be planted 6 to 12 bulbs in a pot. 
Per doz. — s. d. 
l>eichtlini, clear pale yellow, with a bright orange blotch on the lower petal, fragrant . .36 
Kefraota alba (odorata), pure white, delightfully fragrant . . . . 5s. and 7 6 
IRIS. 
ENGLISH (I. anglica or Xiphioides). 
For brilliancy of colour and fine vigorous foliage the English Iris takes rank amongst the handsomest 
of flowering bulbs. Tliey greatly resemble the Spanish Iris in style of growth, attaining a height of 
about 2 feet, and produce, during June and July, a succession of large and beautiful flowers. 
s. d. 
Assortment of 50 Bulbs in 25 named varieties 
ji ,, 25 ,, ,, 
. 12 ,, 12 ,, ,, 
Bxtra choice mixed varieties .... 
10 6 
6 0 
3 0 
per 100, 6s. ; per doz. 1 0 
SPANISH (I. hispanica or Xiphium). 
The varieties in this section are perfectly distinct, and produce their rich self and parti-coloured 
flowers about a fortnight earlier than Iris anglica. 
s. d. 
Assortment of 50 bulbs in 25 named varieties 7 6 
,, 25 ,, 25 ,, ,, ........5 0 
,, 12 ,, 12 ,, ,, ........ 2 6 
Extra choice mixed varieties per 100, 2s. 6ci. ; per doz. 0 6 
IRIS GERMANICA (Evergreen). 
These are perennials with large flowers of rich and varied colours and are striped or blotched witli 
purple and violet, on a white or yellow ground. 
s. d. 
Assortment of 50 bulbs in 50 new and choice varieties .... 30s. & 42 0 
„ 25 „ 25 „ „ „ .... 16s. & 21 0 
„ 12 „ 12 „ ,, „ .... 6s., 9s. & 12 0 
Extra choice mixed varieties per 100, 21s ; per doz. 3 0 
Per doz. — s. d. 
ALBA GRANDISSIM A., fine bold flower 6 0 
GOLD CUP, yellow and brown ............ 2 0 
PAVONIA MAJOR (Peacock Iris) 10 
K/EMPFERI. 
A magnificent collection of this handsome and attractive plant has been imported from Japan. 
Scarcely any plants in the flower garden can compare for gorgeous beauty with this section of Iris ; 
they can be therefore most highly recommended. 3s. 6d., 5s., 7s. 6c?., and 10s. 6c?. 
CRISTAT A, rich amethyst blue 7 6 
IBERIOA, white and rich brownish purple . . .180 
PUMILA 4 0 
reticulata, deep purple, blotched yellow 7 6 
SIBIRICA, bright blue, the lower petals reticulated with white ; a pretty species . . 4 0 
SUSIANA (Ohalcedonian Iris), light brown, pencilled with black ; fine . . . . 3 6 
TUBEROSA (8'»iaA;e’s-Aea(? /ris) 16 
