CATALOGUE OF BULBOUS ROOTS FOR 1914. 
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Iris . 
Iuisy of culture and wonderfully 
varied in form and colour, the Iris 
has few rivals amongst the later 
spring flowers. The genus is an 
exceedingly large one, aiid comprises 
a great number of varieties quite 
dissimilar in habit, time of flowering, 
&c. Some of the species, such as 
Reticulata, which grow only to a 
height of 3 or 4 inches, will flower 
in the open ground as early as 
February or March, but the principal 
flowering season is from May 
onwards. 
ENGLISH. — This section 
flowers about a fortnight 
later than the Spanish, 
the flowers also are larger, 
and the colours are chiefly 
shades of blue, mauve, 
and purple, many of the 
varieties being beautifully 
slashed and spotted, they 
are charming for beds, 
and are also exceedingly 
effective when planted in 
groups in the borders. 
Mixed, in beautiful 
variety. Per 100, 5/- ; 
per doz., lOd. 
SPANISH. — These are great favourites for cutting purposes. They 
have long stems, and the colours are exceedingly rich and varied. 
Amongst the cheapest of bulbs ; should be grown largely by all who 
desire to have a supply of flowers for table and other decorations. 
Per 100. Per doz. 
s. d. s. d, 
BRITISH QUEEN, pure white ; extra fine 2 6 0 6 
CAJANUS, yellow : extra large 2 6 0 6 
LA NUIT, very dark blue, nearly black 5 0 0 8 
L’UNIQUE, violet-blue, falls white with golden- 
yellow blotch ; large flower : quite distinct 3 6 0 6 
LEANDER, bright orange 2 6 0 6 
LOUISE, French grey and white 2 6 0 6 
SOLFATERRE, deep blue, blotched orange 2 6 0 6 
FINEST MIXED, all colours 1 3 0 3 
25 each of the above 7 distinct varieties, 5/- ; 12 ditto 3/- 
HISTRIOIDES, light blue, deep blue spots ; very early. Per doz., 5/- 
RETICULATA. — A lovely little gem, growing only 3 or 4 inches high, 
and flowering in the open ground in February. The colour is rich 
deep purple- violet, with a golden blotch on each lip. Per doz. ,5/- 
STYLOSA, pale blue with yellow blotches ; flowers as early as February 
if grown in a warm situation. Per doz., 2/6. 
ALBA, a pure white variety of the preceding. Per doz., 2/6. 
SPECIOSA, dark violet-blue. Per doz., 3/6. 
Ennlisli Iris . 
