ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PLANTS 249 
IRIS CAUCASICA, “Caucasian Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Primrose, 6 to 9 inches high, flowers in February and March and 
is propagated by offsets. It likes a light rich soil with a dressing 
of old manure, and should be planted in a sheltered position. 
IRIS CHAMVEIRIS, “Ground Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Yellow, growing 6 inches high and flowering in April and May. 
Propagated by division. This is a lovely dwarf iris with several 
varieties, liking a light rich soil and a sunny aspect, and should be 
given a light dressing of old manure. This plant benefits by 
division about every third year. 
IRIS CRISTATA, “Crested Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Lilac and yellow, 4 to 6 inches high, flowering May to June. 
Propagated by division. A good plant for the rockery, liking a 
sandy and peaty loam, with plenty of moisture in summer. It should 
be planted in partial shade. 
IRIS FLAVESCENS, “Yellow Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Pale yellow, 2 feet high, flowering in June. Propagated by 
division. A beautiful hardy species, not particular as to soil, but 
should be planted in a sunny position. 
IRIS FCETIDISSIMA, “ Gladwyn— Roast Beef Plant.” 
(N.O. Irideae.) 
Very pale lilac, insignificant flower followed by red berries in 
autumn, growing 2 to 2 \ feet high. Propagated by division or 
seed. Native plant not particular as to soil, but preferring a moist 
loam. Happy in shade. 
IRIS GATESII, “Gates’ Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Light grey and cream, ij to 2^ feet high, flowering in June. 
Propagated by division. A hardy plant liking a light, loamy soil 
well drained, with an admixture of bone meal. It requires shallow 
planting, about December, and should be placed just below the 
surface. 
IRIS GERMANICA, “German Flag Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Purple, blue, and white, growing 2 to 3 feet high, and flowering in 
May and June. Propagation by division in early autumn, or by 
seed sown when ripe. The Well-known flag iris, which thrives in 
