. Autumn 1892 : our new guide. The species of Iris described below will give great satisfac- tion grown in pots. Several can be placed in a five-inch pot for Winter blooming in the house, as they are easily grown, sure to bloom, and above all are something new. The species offered are remarkable alike for their curiously constructed flowers and the peculiar manner in which the colors are blended; also can be planted in the garden j entirely hardy. Peacock Iris.—Very showy, pure White, with bright blue spot on each petal, io cts. each; 3 for 25 cts. Persian Iris ( Violet sceiied).—Showy flowers
. Autumn 1892 : our new guide. The species of Iris described below will give great satisfac- tion grown in pots. Several can be placed in a five-inch pot for Winter blooming in the house, as they are easily grown, sure to bloom, and above all are something new. The species offered are remarkable alike for their curiously constructed flowers and the peculiar manner in which the colors are blended; also can be planted in the garden j entirely hardy. Peacock Iris.—Very showy, pure White, with bright blue spot on each petal, io cts. each; 3 for 25 cts. Persian Iris ( Violet sceiied).—Showy flowers, different colored standards; bright yellow beardless keel, with waved edges, short stem ; fine for pots. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. Spanish Iris Gold Cup.—Bronze and yellow colors blended, a very fine and striking variety. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. Spanish Iris.—One of the best for pot Culture, blooming early in the Winter; narrow petals; beautiful shades of colors. The iesi mixed varieties. 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts. English Iris.—Grows 15 to 20 inches ; fine foliage, splen- did large flowers with erect standards; very hardy. The tiest mixed colors. 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 hRYTHRONIUM GRANDIFLORA. IIYTHI0IIUM QlAHBIFLQEJL. the Beautiful Wood Lily, These ornamental hardy plants are now im- mensely popular. They are generally planted in open ground, where they are entirely hardy and williound a colony, taking . care of themselves. They will also delight all as a window plant for Winter blooming, being of the easiest culture and sure to bloom freely in Midwinter; a few bulbs will give a pot full of handsome foliage plants, which produce numbers of graceful, drooping, Lilylike flowers ; color, a fine shade of yellow. The bulbs should be potted or planted soon after being received, as they suffer if allowed to reinain dry. 5 cts. each ; 3 for I5 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. Brythronium Smithi.—This rare vnriety is similar to Grandiflora
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