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HERBACEOUS GARDEN 
IRIS UNGUICULARIS, “Algerian Winter Iris.” 
(N.O. Irideae.) 
Lavender-blue, growing 6 inches high, and flowering from January 
to April. Propagated by seed or division. A beautiful plant liking 
a light soil and a dry and shady situation, preferably near a wall. 
IRIS XIPHIOIDES, “English Iris.” (Irideae.) 
Several colours, flowering in June and July, and growing from 
1 1 to 2 feet high Propagation by seed or offsets. They should be 
divided in August or September every second or third year and 
should be planted in a light soil with plenty of sand about the 
bulb and in a shady position. 
IRIS XIPHIUM, “Spanish Iris.” (Irideae.) 
In many colours, flowering in June, and growing to 2 feet 
high. Propagated by seed or offsets. A hardy species not 
particular as to soil or situation, but thriving best in a good light 
soil and in a fairly sunny and sheltered situation, and should not 
be disturbed for three or four years. 
I. Delavayi. Rosy-mauve shade, handsome and effective, grow- 
ing 2\ feet high, and flowering in July. 
/. grandifiora. Rich rose colour, with large open trumpet 
flowers, 18 inches high, flowering in June. 
/. L. Olgie. Purple flowers, 3 feet high, flowering in July. 
IRIS FLAG. (N.O. Irideae.) 
JASIONE, “ Sheep’s-bit Scabious.” (Campanulaceae.) 
From 6 to 12 inches high, a family which is usually seen in the 
rock garden, requiring a light and sandy soil well enriched and 
sheltered. Flowering June to August. Two varieties suitable for 
the border are the following : — 
J. Jankcs. Pretty blue flowers 9 inches high. 
J. perennis. Bright blue flowers in dense heads, 1 foot high, 
both propagated by seed or division. 
KNIPHOFIA ALOIDES. (See Tritoma.) 
LACTUCA BOURG^EI, “Giant Lettuce.” (Compositae.) 
A tall-growing plant with handsome, grey-blue flowers, growing 
6 or 8 feet high, and requiring a great deal of room in a border. It 
flowers in August, and is propagated by division. 
