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Irises, Large-flowered Xiphium Hybrids — continued. per 100. doz. 
J. de Bray (2), a good yellow variety, S. lemon-yellow, F. very large and rounded, 
of a deep goldpn with golden-orange blotch, ht. 24 in. 
Minister Heemskerk (2), very large flower, S. golden-yellow, F. of a deeper 
yellow with dark golden blotch, ht. 22 in. 
P. Claes (4), S. lavender, F. pale silvery lilac flushed lavender, with golden blotch. 
pretty, ht. 25 in. Award of Merit. 
Poggenbeek (4), fine large flower, S. rich violet-blue, F. azure with long narrow 
yellow blotch, ht. 27 in. 
Rembrandt (2), flowers of great substance, S. deep purple-blue, F. broad, azure- 
blue with conspicuous large orange-coloured blotch, very showy, ht. 22 in. 
Seeghers (1), a lovely variety of most artistic colour combination, S. lavender-blue, 
F. full primrose-yellow with large golden blotch, ht. 26 in. 
Th. de Bock (2), S. lilac heavily flushed violet, F. primrose faintly flushed olive 
with large golden blotch and flushed claret at base, striking, ht. 28 in. 
Van Everdingen (2), a fine large-flowered variety, S. cream flushed lavender, 
F. broad, lemon-yellow with golden blotch, ht. 22 in. 
Van Ravenstein (2), a fine variety, S. pale silvery lavender, F. large and broad, 
creamy white with very large golden blotch more than half covering the falls, ht. 24 in. 
Wedgwood (1), a very beautiful early variety with pale wedgwood-blue standards 
and rather deeper-coloured falls ; a hybrid of I. tingitana very popular for forcing 
and strongly recommended for this purpose, ht. 22 in. 
White Excelsior ( syn. Voerman) (2), flowers snowy white, large and very elegant, 
ht. 22 in.; a very fine variety. First-Class Certificate. 
Yellow Queen (2), flowers of a bright golden-yellow colour, with orange blotch 
on falls, very attractive, ht. 30 in. 
VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL IRISES. 
Bulbous, Oncocyclus, Regelio-cyclus, Etc. 
These Iris Species are all hardy and beautiful, flowering one 
after the other from November to June. The dwarf early species are 
best planted in the rock garden, where the flowers have a little protection 
from heavy rains. Iris alata, Histrio, Histrioides major, and Unguicularis 
varieties are charming winter-flowering species. These are followed 
in February by the beautiful Iris reticulata varieties, with their lovely 
violet-scented flowers, and Iris Sindpers. The succession is maintained 
through March and April by Bucharica, Orchioides, Sindjarensis and the 
curious Snakeshead Iris tuberosa. The charming Peacock Iris (pavonia), 
the pale blue Hoogiana, Sisyrinchium, Susiana, Korolkowi concolor 
and Leichtlini flower during May and are followed in June by Iris 
juncea and tingitana. 
* The beautiful Regelio-cyclus Irises which bloom in May are marked * 
and somewhat resemble the Oncocyclus Irises, but are more easily grown ; 
the roots of these and those of the Oncocyclus Irises should be taken 
up when ripe in July and be replanted from October to early November 
in a rich, well-drained soil which is not deficient in lime, and a light covering of heather being given 
during winter, to keep off heavy rains. A warm sunny situation is recommended. 
t The Irises marked t belong to the Juno section, and thrive best in a sunny situation in a good 
well-drained light soil with a thin dressing of old manure and the addition of a little lime rubble. They 
object to peat. 
Barr’s Selection of Regelio-cyclus Iris. 
1 each of 6 beautiful varieties. 10/6 
In the following descriptions S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the 
drooping petals. 
tAlata (Scorpion Iris), a very pretty winter-blooming Iris with flowers varying in shades each- 
of silvery lavender-blue and deep lavender with golden central ridge on falls which are 
crimped at margin, ht. £ ft. Pot up early, plunge in a cold frame, and when in bud transfer 
to a cold greenhouse for winter-flowering. Strong bulbs, per 100, 21/-; per doz. 3/- -/4 
* Arte mis flowers very large, standards suffused light claret-purple and finely veined black 
on a grey ground, falls of a similar colour with large velvety black blotch, very handsome, 
a strong and vigorous variety, ht. 25 in.per doz. 18/6 1/9 
Auranit ica. See Novelty List, page 8. 
Barnumse a lovely Iris of the Oncocyclus section from North Eastern Asia Minor. The 
rounded standards are a rich wine-purple shade, the falls similar but with a coppery glow, 
and having a thick velvety brownish black beard, very distinct, ht. 8 in.per doz. 21/— 2/- 
Barnumse van. urmiensis, a very beautiful form of the above ; flower of good size, 
standards primrose, falls rich canary avith broad primrose border and rich orange beard, 
pretty glossy foliage, ht. 8 in.per doz. 27/6 2/6 
iris alata. 
10/6 1/6 
12/6 1/9 
16/- 2/4 
12/6 1/9 
9/6 1/4 
12/6 1/9 
12/6 1/9 
10/6 1/6 
15/- 2/3 
16/- 2/4 
10/6 1/6 
10/6 1/6 
