grown by ROBERT WAYMAN, BAYSIDE, L. I., N. Y. 
SPECIES AND VARIETIES OF 
BEARDLESS IRIS 
This group contains some very interesting Species that are native 
to various countries; also a few of hybrid origin. They combine well 
with the Siberian Iris, not only because they are similar in treatment 
and growth and somewhat similar in flower and foliage, but also be- 
cause they add a wider color range, by including colors not to be 
found commonly in the Siberian Iris. 
Delavayi, Chrysographes and Wilsonii are properly classed as Sibe- 
rian Iris, but because they are native Chinese Species, they are in- 
cluded in this list of wild Species and their derivatives. In fact these 
three Species are quite distinct from our known garden varieties of 
Siberian Iris and add considerable character to such a collection. 

DoROTHEA K. WILLIAMSON 
See page 86 
The varieties listed have proven quite hardy in my gardens, and I 
am still testing many others, which I will offer for sale when they 
have proven their worth. All of these varieties are best in soil that 
is rich in humus, to which well decayed manure may be added. Lime 
and bone meal should be avoided. The best time to plant them is late 
summer or early fall, although most of them can also be transplanted 
in the spring. 
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