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IRIS, continued 
Histrio, Histroides and Reticulata. These early sorts re¬ 
quire a heavy loam, without manure, and are impatient 
of stagnant water. Mingled with a carpeting of Alpine 
plants, which serve to protect the plants and the long, 
fragile leaves, they will find a congenial home. 
Following these in the order of bloom are the Juno 
Irises, including Bucharica, Fosteriana, Orchioides, Per- 
sica, Pur-sind and Sindjarensis, distinguished by their long 
bulbs and by the lleshy roots which remain attached to 
the bulbs, even when dry. Care should be taken that 
these roots do not become detached. 
These varieties require a rich, porous, warm soil, where 
the roots can ramify freely; they may be left to themselves 
for several years, if established in congenial quarters. 
Iris alata, which belongs to this group, is among the 
earliest to bloom, and requires the protection of a frost¬ 
proof frame in winter. The last to bloom of the bulbous 
Irises are the Spanish and English varieties, which are the 
best known and the most popular. 
Alata (Scorpion Iris). A winter variety blooming in Decem¬ 
ber or January. A splendid sort for growing indoors; 
requires protection if planted outside. The flowers are 
large, mottled blue, with touch of gold on the falls. 15 
cts. each, Si.25 per doz. 
Boissieri. Lilac, marked dark blue and yellow. 40 cts. 
each, $4 per doz. 
Bucharica. Flowers large; satiny white and bright yellow. 
45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. 
Danfordias. Bright yellow, with greenish spots. 15 cts. 
each, Si.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
Histrio. Delicate porcelain-blue, charmingly spotted. 
Very early. 15 cts. each, Si.25 per doz., $9 per 100. 
Juncea. Bright golden yellow. 10 cts. each, Si per doz., 
S6 per 100. 
Pavonia (The Peacock Iris). A dainty, small, white va¬ 
riety, with a blue triangle on each petal. 35 cts. per 
doz., S2.50 per 100. 
Persica. A very dainty dwarf variety; color variable, 
pale blue or green, with numerous dark spots and 
blotches. Flowers in February and March. 25 cts. 
each, S2.50 per doz., S20 per 100. 
Persica (Heldreichi). Lavender and blotches of blue. 
3 5 cts. each, S3.50 per doz. 
Reticulata. One of the earliest. Dark blue; very fragrant. 
20 cts. each, Si.75 per doz., S14 per 100. 
Sindjarensis. A very strong-growing species, bearing 
several pale blue flowers. A splendid hardy variety; 
one of the best for outside planting. 35 cts. each, S3.50 
per doz., 
Tuberosa (Snake’s Mead Iris). Green-flowered. 10 cts. 
each, Si per doz., S5 per 100. 
Iris Hispanica (Xiphium) 
These are largely used for forcing, and for this purpose 
should be sown thickly in flats in September, wintered in 
a cool place, and brought to heat gradually. For out¬ 
door bedding they are used in great quantities. 
Mixture of choicest varieties, unnamed, 12 cts. per doz., 
75 cts. per 100, $5 per 1,000 
Named varieties as follows: 15 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, 
$6 per 1,000, except as noted 
Belle Chinoise. Yellow. , Chrysolora. Pure yellow. 
British Queen. Pure white. ' Darling. Light blue. 
