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IRIS - Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted— continued. tach— r. d 
Unguicularis alba, (lowers of an exquisite ivory-white, lit. i ft per doz. 5/- o 6 
,, gran diflora, bearing handsome large lavender-blue (lowers, strong robust 
grower per doz. 6/6 o 7 
„ lilacina, flowers rich lilac shade with broad petals 6/6 o 7 
,, pontica, flowers a pretty blue, foliage broad, quite distinct 6/6 o 7 
,, ,, Clumps 1 o 
,, speciosa, flowers rich blue, produced during March and April and prized for 
cutting ; an effective border plant per doz. 5/- o 6 
Xtphioides. See English Irises, page 33. Xiphium. See Spanish Irises, page 34. 
See also Novelty List, page 9. 
OMCOCYGLUS OR CUSHION IRISES. 
These 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 ij inches below the surface, and the soil a light and loamy one 
thoroughly well-drained , into which plenty of bonemsal 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 off rain till November; the object desired is to thoroughly ripen the roots, anil 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. When once planted they should be 
left undisturbed for years. They are charming subjects for pots and take readily to a cold-frame 
treatment ; artificial heat they object to. Owing to the war toe have been unable to obtain many of the 
species we usually offer. 
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Heylandiana, prettily veined brownish velvet and dark purple on a silvery white ground I 6 
Nigricans (The Black Iris), bearing large handsome flowers, standards purple-black 
shaded maroon, falls crimson-black with black cushion ; the inside of (lower is lighted up 
with golden-brown and yellow 1 6 
Sofarana, a grand new Cushion Iris with very large handsome flowers, somewhat in the 
way of Iris susiana , finely veined and dotted violet on a dark grey ground, the falls having 
a large velvety black beard. Award of Merit R.IT.S 2 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 doz. 7/6 o 8 
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 oft 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 irom 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 
GROUP OF IXIA FLOWERS. 
