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Iris

These miniature and dwarf Iris have outstanding colour and form. Within this range there are Iris suitable for rockeries, pots and the garden. Generally prefer a well drained sunny position but not totally dry.

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I17

hermodactylus tuberosus - 'Snakes Head Iris' - Striking green flowers with velvety black falls. Flowers in April and lasts well. Good for naturalising. Ht. 8in (20cm). Unusual

Price: £2.00 (for 7 bulbs)

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I18

histrio - Native of S. Turkey. - Pale blue flowers; the falls are blue blotched on a creamy ground. Easy to grow in pots. Benefits from frequent division and repotting. Ht. 4in Very collectable.
New introduction

Price: £2.20 (per bulb)

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I02

histrioides 'Angel tears' - Stunning french-blue with gentian blue falls. Eye-catching honeymark on white ground with a small yellow vein.
March flowering. Ht. 4in (10cm) Loved by collectors.

Price: £3.50 (for 5 bulbs)

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I04

histrioides 'Halkis' - A recent introduction. Found by Norman Stevens in Turkey. Mid blue with attractive purple falls and bright yellow and white markings. Consistent and level growing habit. Ht 4in (10cm)
An outstanding iris

Price: £2.00 (for 3 bulbs)

Quantity: set of 3 bulbs

I05

histrioides 'Katharine Hodgkin' - An outstanding variety. Blueish-green with greenish blue veins. The falls are yellow/green with slate blue veins. Looks superb in a clump in the rockery or in pots. February, early March flowering. Ht. 4" (10cm). Always popular

Price: £1.80 (for 5 bulbs)

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I19

histrioides 'Katharine Hodgkin' dark mutant - A beautiful new selection from the very popular Katharine Hodgkin. The falls are a deeper shade which makes it even more eye-catching. Ht. 4in (10cm)
An outstanding 2008 introduction

Price: £2.50 (for 3 bulbs)

set of 3 bulbs SOLD OUT

I06

histrioides 'Lady Beatrix Stanley' - mid blue flowers with attractive heavily spotted falls. Very weather resistant. Mid February flowering.
A true classic dwarf iris. Ht 5in (12cm). Very collectable

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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I08

histrioides 'Sheila Ann Germaney' - hist. major x winogradowii - Has a softer and more delicate colouring than Katharine Hodgkin and is regarded by many specialists as an improved selection from the same cross. Very erect standards and classic poise. It is truly beautiful in a pot. Ht.4in (10cm). Limited.

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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I09

reticulata bakeriana - An eyecatching species with sky blue flowers. The falls have deep purple-blue tips and a white crest with purple blotches. Likes sun and good drainage. Show winner and popular with AGS and SRGC members.. Ht. 4in (10cm).

Price: £2.80 (for 3 bulbs)

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I10

reticulata 'Clairette' x bakeriana - Light blue with darker blue falls and contrasting crystal white honeymark. Striking flowers. Has proved very popular since we re-introduced it in 2005. Flowers February to early March. Ht. 4in (10cm). Rarely offered.

Price: £2.00 (for 7 bulbs)

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I20

reticulata seedling No. 99/103 A rare opportunity to purchase a brand new seedling. Its name will be in future catalogues together with the seedling number. Blue falls with brilliant white markings and deep purple tips. Will be popular.

Price: £2.50 (for 5 bulbs)

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I21

reticulata 'Hercules' - Eye-catching colours. The standards and falls are the deepest purple with bright yellow honey marks. March flowering. Ht. 5in (12cm) A very popular quality flower.

Price: £2.00 (for 7 bulbs)

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I22

reticulata 'Natascha' - Ivory white flowers with a blue cast. The falls are veined green with golden yellow marks. A rare white retic. iris. Outstanding in a group. March flowering. Ht. 5in (12cm)

Price: £2.00 (for 7 bulbs)

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I23

reticulata 'Palm Spring' - A new hybrid bred from retic. 'George'. Vibrant deep violet flowers with deeper falls and eye-catching yellow mark. Late February flowering. Ht. 4in (10cm)
New introduction

Price: £2.50 (for 3 bulbs)

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I12

reticulata winogradowii - a rare species native to the Caucasus. Bright yellow with green on the falls. A must for the collector and popular with AGS and SRGC members. Best in Alpine house or plant in light well drained position or raised bed. Outstanding Ht. 3in (7cm). Few available

Price: £3.50 (per bulb)

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I15

aucheri - A very attractive and robust Juno Iris from SE Turkey and NW Iran. 3-6 pale blue flowers with a distinctive yellow or cream crest in the centre of the falls. Fragrant. Best kept dry in the summer. Good for rockery or pots. Ht.12in. AGM from RHS

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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I16

latifolia - Originates from S.Spain. - A species Iris which grows on rocky limestone in its natural habitat. Has rich purple flowers with a bright yellow blotch on the falls edged in iridescent blue . Protect from hard frost when grown outside. Flowers late April, early May. Ht. 14in

Price: £1.50 (per bulb)

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Fritillaria

An amazing group of plants which generally have bell-like flowers. The miniatures are best in an Alpine house. They all require good drainage and flower between March and April. Best planted deep.

F20

acmopetala - Several greenish yellow nodding flowers per stem with maroon-purple stripes and blotches. Easy to grow and increases well. April flowering. Ht. 16in. AGM from RHS

Price: £2.50 (for 3 bulbs)

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F22

davisii - Native to Peloponnese - Chocolate-brown chequered bells on short stems. Superb for the rockery or pots. Also increases well and has many wins at AGS and SRGC shows. March flowering. Ht. 6in

Price: £3.50 (for 3 bulbs)

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F23

graeca - Green and chocolate patterned bells with a clear green stripe on each petal. The petals are slightly incurving. Grows well in full sun and in pots. April flowering. Ht. 8in

Price: £1.00 (per bulb)

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F24

hermonis subsp. amana - Chequered green and brown bells with a wide green stripe on the outer petals. Glossy green leaves. Easy to grow in troughs, rockery or pots and increases well. April flowering. Ht. 6in

Price: £3.00 (for 3 bulbs)

set of 3 bulbs SOLD OUT

F08

minuta -(NE Iran and SE Turkey) - Very unusual small apricot orange bells which are slightly flared. Shiny green leaves. A little beauty and potential winner from the cold frame. Popular with AGS and SRGC members. March flowering, Ht. 5in (12cm)

Price: £4.50 (for 3 bulbs)

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F17

pudica 'Giant' - (West coast of North America) - 1-3 attractive large bright golden yellow hanging bells which retain a delicate form. Excellent in pots, but hardy enough to be grown outside. Flowers April to end of May. Prefers to be kept dry in the summer. Ht. 7in

Price: £2.00 (per bulb)

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F18

strenanthera - (Native of Tien Shan) - Eye-catching apricot pink lily style flowers with a dark eye. Flowers from February. Best in an alpine house. Needs a dry summer rest. A winner at AGS and SRGC shows. Ht. 6in (14cm)

Photo courtesy of Pat Craven

Price: £3.50 (per bulb)

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