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Carters’ Selected Iris. 
Cultivation of the Iris. — Iris are readily grown in our gardens, preferring a sandy, deep, and free soil ; a mass of the mixed kinds is a sight worth seeing. 
English Iris. 
It is a matter of urgent necessity that the bulbs be planted as soon as possible, as they are very difHcult to preserve 
when out of the ground. The Collection subjoined comprises the finest and newest varieties in cultivation : 
English Iris— Mont Blanc, pure white, exquisite, per lOO, 25s.; per doz., 3s. 6d. 
Garters’ Selections of Named English Varieties. a. 
50 Bulbs, in 25 varieties, including all the newest sorts, named, separate 12 6 
25 Bulbs, in 25 varieties, including all the newest sorts, named, separate .„ ... .„ 7 0 
12 Bulbs, in 12 varieties, including all the newest sorts, named, separate ... .„ .„ 4 0 
Mixed English Iris. 
Fine mixed, per looo, 45s. ; per lOO, 5s. ; per doz., 9d. f Extra choice mixed, per too, 7s. 6d. ; per doz.. Is. 
Spanish Iris. 
The following Collection comprises many new and beautiful varieties, very distinct, in colour : 
Garters’ Selections of Named Spanish Varieties. a. 
50 Bulbs, in 25 varieties, including all the newest sorts, named, separate ... .„ 8 6 
25 Bulbs, in 25 varieties, including all the newest sorts, named, separate ._ .„ 4 6 
12 Bulbs, in 12 varieties, including all the newest sorts, named, separate ... 2 6 
Mixed Spanish Iris. 
Fine mixed, per locxj, 12s.; per roo. Is. 6d.; per doz., Sd. I Mixed, all yellow, per too, 4s. 6d. 
Extra choice mixed, per lOOO, 20s.; per loo, 2s. 6d. ; per doz., 6d. \ Mixed, all white, per too, 4s 6d. 
Iris Species. 
We offer some new and charming varieties of this free-flowering and showy border plant. 
Iris alata, splendid blue 
Iris foetidissima folio variegata, distinct and pretty 
Iris germanica. Blue Flag 
Iris germanica, 25 distinct varieties 30s 
Iris germanica, choice mixed Per too, 15s. 
Iris iberica, dwarf, flowers satiny white and brownish 
purple, black spot in centre 
Iris Ksempferl, original variety 
Iris Ksempferl Alexander von Humboldt, snow-white 
flowers, yellow stripe 
Iris Ksempferl Alexander von Siebold, maroon flowers 
orange stripe ... 
Iris Ksempferl Duchesse de Belcourt, large maroon flow 
Iris Ksempferl Ida, salmon rose, yellow stripe ... 
Iris Ksempferl Rutherford Aleoek, fine dark blue 
Iris Ksempferl Souvenir, rose blush pink, with paler 
band in centre 
Per doz. 
Each. 
X. d. 
X. 
d. 
— 
1 
0 
5 6 
0 
6 
3 6 
0 
4 
2 6 
0 
4 
1 
0 
5 6 
0 
6 
— 
0 
6 
0 
6 
*rs — 
0 
6 
— 
1 
0 
— 
0 
6 
2 
0 
Iris Ksempferl Gloire 
Clematis-like flower ... 
de Rotterdam, double white, 
quite hardy. 
Per doz. 
a. 
Iris OrientaliS, rich velvety blue, beautiful, 
grow in any soil 
Iris Pavonia (Peacock Iris), white and pale blue. 
Per too, 12s. 6d. 
Iris persica (Persian Iris), white, yellow and blue, fragrant 
Iris pumila, rich purple blue 
Iris pumila, grey and lilac 
Iris pumila, sky blue 
Iris pumila, yellow 
Iris reticulata, sweet-scented, rich violet and yellow 
Iris Susiana, very handsome pale blush and brown, 
pencilled 
Iris tuberosa (Snakeshead), violet 
Iris Gold Cup, English-grown ... Per too, 6s. Od. 
Iris Blue Cup, English-grown ... Per too, 3s. 6d. 
Each. 
X. d. 
- 3 6 
7 6 0 9 
Carters’ Choice Gladiolus. 
POPULAR AND GHEAP VARIETIES FOR SHRUBBERIES. ETG. 
FIRST SECTION. — Bulbs ready in September. 
The very earliest varieties, Bowering in June. Per 100. Perdoz. 
Byzantlnus, rich rosy purple 
X. 
... 3 
a. 
6 
X. 
0 
a. 
6 
Colvilli, fine lilac 
... 3 
6 
0 
6 
Colvilli alba (The Bride), pure white 
... 5 
0 
0 
9 
Communis alba, fine white 
... 5 
6 
0 
9 
Communis rosea, bright rose ... 
... 5 
6 
0 
9 
Communis rubra, brilliant red ... 
... 6 
6 
0 
9 
The Collection. s. a. 
6 Bulbs of each of the above 6 varieties, price 2 0 
12 Bulbs of each of the above 6 varieties, price 3 9 
25 Bulbs of each of the above 6 varieties, price 7 0 
Named Gandavensis Varieties. 
Ready to send out in December. A descriptive list forwarded on 
application. 
12 Fine Named Varieties, 
Price 5s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 9s., 10s. 6d., 12s., 15s., 21s. 
Choice Mixed Per too, 12s. 6d.; per doz., 2s. 
SECOND SECTION. — Bulbs ready tN October. 
Summer<flowering varieties. 
Per 
s. 
100. 
d. 
Per doz, 
X. d. 
CardlnaliS, fiery scarlet, flaked white .. 
. 12 
6 
1 
9 
Floribundus, white, purple striped 
. 10 
6 
1 
6 
Inslgnis, scarlet, tinged purple 
. 10 
6 
1 
6 
Pslttacinus, bronzy yellow 
. 7 
6 
1 
0 
Queen Victoria, vermilion and white .. 
. 8 
0 
1 
3 
Ramosus, salmon rose and white 
The Collection. 
. 10 
6 
X. 
1 
a. 
6 
6 Bulbs of each of the above 6 varieties, price 4 6 
12 Bulbs of each of the above 6 varieties, price 7 6 
25 Bulbs of each of the above 6 varieties, price 14 0 
Gladiolus Scarlet Brenchleyensis. 
The finest of all ; large handsome spikes of brilliant scarlet. Special 
estimates for large quantities. 
Extra Large Bulbs, 
Per 1000, 60s. ; per too, 6s. 6d. ; per dozen. Is. 
Good flowering Bulbs, 
Per 1000, 40s. ; per too, 5s. ; per dozen, 9d. 
Special Section of Early-Flowering' Gladiolus. 
A charming section of Early Summer- Flowering Gladioli, greatly in advance of any hitherto included in our Catalogues. 
The following we can confidently recommend as embracing the most attractive and striking forms of this favourite flower. 
Per doz. — z. a. 
Fire King, rich salmon red, with rose ruby diamond 
splashes on lower petals, these again flushed with 
magenta bars. A perfect gem 7 6 
Blushing Bride, white ground with deep markings, 
superb ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 6 
Colvilli alba (The Bride), pure white. Per 100 , 5s. 0 9 
6 of each of the above 6 varieties, 9s. 6d. ; 12 of each of the ab 
. . P'^r doz. — s. a. 
Rosy Gem, rosy pink, favourite in Covent Garden. 
Per 100, 6s. 1 0 
Salmon Queen, clear salmon pink, exquisite ... 3 6 
Prince of Wales, bright scarlet, distinct salmon 
blotch 3 6 
e 6 varieties, 18s. 6d.; 25 of each of the above 6 varieties, 36-s. 
CARTERS’, 237 & 238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. 
