WORTHY OF GENERAL CULTURE 
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[Iris—Concluded.] 
Iris Siberica. 
This is a very distinct group of Iris, distinguishable at a glance by their long grass-like foliage, two to three feet in 
length, forming dense erect tufts and numerous slender hollow stems, bearing an abundance of flowers of various shades. 
They are all quite hardy and very free growing in any ordinary soil. Invaluable for cut flowers. 
Siberica. (Type.) Light blue, beautifully netted with dark 
lines. 20 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
Siberica Maxima. Claret, lower divisions light blue, veined 
white. The largest and most effective of this group. 25 cents 
each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Siberica Orientalis. A lovely plant; the flowers are larger 
than any of the forms of Siberica, and of a rich velvety blue. 
It is one of the most beautiful of this group and produces an 
abundance of flowers. 20 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
Siberica Acuta. Foliage very erect and pointed, flowers deep 
blue. A very dwarf variety. 20 cents each; $1.50 per 
dozen. 
Miscellaneous Iris. 
English Iris. A lovely group, rivaling some of the grandest of 
the Orchids; the flowers arc very large, ranging through every 
shade of white, lilac, lavender, rose, blue and purple; some are 
self-colored, while others are marbled and striped in the most 
fantastic manner. They require light soil. We offer a fine collec¬ 
tion of unnamed varieties at 10 cents each ; $1 per dozen. 
Cuprea. Curious copper-colored flowers on stems two feet high. 
Requires a damp situation. 50 cents each. 
Fcetidissima Variegata. A British species. Its flowers are 
lead colored or bluish, rarely yellow; an effective foliage plant; 
leaves beautifully striped with white. It also makes a fine house 
plant. 35 cents each. 
Iberica. Monstrous flowers on stems four inches high, glisten¬ 
ing, satiny white, veined with dark purple; lower divisions rich 
purple, beautifully veined and spotted, with a conspicuous black 
blotch on each petal. Flowers early in the spring. 30 cents each. 
Iris Cengeaulti. A dwarf, early and free-flowering species, 
with purplish-blue flowers. Very remarkable on account of its 
flowering two or three times during the season. 50 cents each. 
Iris Hispanica. A group of bulb Iris, different from the pre¬ 
ceding by their smaller flowers, earlier in bloom, dwarfer in habit, 
and the colors ranging through blue, yellow and bronze; the 
flowers are invariably splashed and marbled, and in some a most 
grotesque combination of color. All are fine for cut flowers. We 
offer a fine unnamed collection. 5 cents each ; 50 cents per dozen. 
This and the preceding kind arc bulbous rooted and should be 
planted in the fall and protected during winter with coarse ma¬ 
nure or litter. 
Iris Olbiensis Atrocerulea. Deep purplish blue, lower divi¬ 
sion purple, slightly veined, dwarf, and very free flowering. 25 
cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Iris Versicolor. This is the handsomest of all the native vari¬ 
eties ; it has beautiful, long, sword-like leaves; the flowers appear 
in May and June and are blue and very striking from the juxtapo¬ 
sition of pure white and a deep rose tint. 20 cents each ; $2 per 
dozen. 
Ochroleucha. A noble species, growing from three to four feet 
in height, with large white and yellow flowers. 75 cents each. 
Susianna. A tuberous-rooted species, producing enormous 
blush flowers, tinted with brown and closely netted with dark 
lines. One of the most remarkable of this genus ; should be pro¬ 
tected in winter. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Hardy Delphiniums. 
Few persons in this country have any conception of the marvelous beauty and effectiveness of the Tall Perennial 
Larkspurs. Planted in bold groups on the lawn, or among shrubbery, or in the flower border, nothing can exceed the 
display produced by a good collection. Their stateliness of growth, wonderful range of color, varying from palest lavender 
up through every conceivable shade of blue to deepest indigo ; and the very considerable variety and size of the individual 
blooms, some of which are single, semi-double, and perfectly double, and set on spikes ranging from two to eight feet in 
height, render them objects of the utmost importance for summer decoration. And, indeed, were they not hardy, and 
required the protection of the greenhouse, we would still esteem them much more worthy the care and trouble than are a 
majority of the tender plants used for bedding out. 
Nothing on our grounds the past season attracted more attention or received more admiration than a large bed con¬ 
sisting of several hundred plants of these Delphiniums; it was literally a cloud of blue, violet and purple from June to 
November. And notwithstanding we permitted the plants to ripen seed freely in September, we could cut a few good 
spikes of flowers as late as November 15. 
They are perfectly hardy, of decided perennial duration, and will grow and thrive in any soil or situation, and produce 
great masses of bloom continuously throughout the whole summer. The spikes should be cut off as soon as done bloom¬ 
ing, as it materially increases the vigor of the plants and prolongs the blooming season if not allowed to ripen seed. 
Blue Giant. Flowers large, rich dark blue ; side petals tinted 
and edged with bronze gold. 50 cents each ; $5 per dozen. 
Cantab. Magnificent pale blue, with black and brown centre. 
50 cents each ; $5 per dozen. 
Claribel. Rich peacock blue and dark mauve; bold spike; 
novel. 50 cents each. 
Conspicua. Fine bright blue, with white and orange centre; 
very free flowering. 75 cents each. 
Formosum. A well-known and beautiful old sort; rich dark 
blue tinged with purple; pure white eye. 25 cents each; $2.50 
per dozen. 
Falka. Fine Mexican blue and rosy mauve ; diffused, distinct 
brown eye; short sturdy habit and branching spike; very effect¬ 
ive. 50 cents each ; $5 per dozen. 
Hamlet. (Double.) Centre violet shaded rose; outer petals 
rich blue; extra large spike and good flower. 75 cents each. 
Life Guardsman. Clear bright blue, with prominent white 
eye, forming a very pretty contrast; a handsome variety. 50 cents 
each ; $5 per dozen. 
Madame Henri Jacotot. Bright azure blue, faintly suffused 
with pink ; densely set upon spikes about two feet high ; one of 
the best. 75 cents each. 
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