ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PLANTS 251 
IRIS LUPINA, “Wolf’s Beard.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Greenish yellow with black blotches, 6 inches high, propagated 
by division, liking a well-drained soil. 
IRIS MONNIERI, “Golden Iris.” (N.O. Iride^.) 
Lemon-yellow, flowering in June and July, growing 3 to 4 feet 
high. Propagation by division or seed. A hardy plant, useful for 
growing near water, spring being the correct time for planting. 
IRIS ORIENTALIS, “Eastern Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Yellow and white, flowering in June and July, growing 5 to 6 feet. 
Propagated by division. Liking a rather moist soil and shady 
situation. 
IRIS PALLIDA, “Orris Root.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Lavender-blue, flowering in June, growing 2 to feet high. 
Propagation by division. A good plant for the border. 
IRIS PUMILA, “Dwarf Crimean Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Lilac-purple, flowering in April and May, 6 inches high. Pro- 
pagated by division or seed. This species likes a rich, light soil 
with a light dressing of old manure, and it should be planted in a 
sunny situation. 
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IRIS RETICULATA, “Netted Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Yellow and violet, flowering in February and March, growing 
6 inches high. Propagated by seed and offsets. They thrive in 
a well-drained, rich sandy soil, and should be planted in a sunny 
situation, but resent disturbance, and should be protected from 
any wind. 
IRIS SIBIRICA, “Siberian Flag.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
White and purple, flowering in June, growing 2 \ feet to 3^ feet 
high. Propagated by division or seed. It likes a moist, rich soil 
and a sunny situation. 
IRIS SUSIANA, “Mourning Iris.” (N.O. Irideae.) 
Dark purple-brown, flowering May to June, and growing to 2 
feet high. Propagated by division. Not a very hardy species, 
which should be planted in a sheltered position in a light soil. 
