inwards, points deeply cloven, acnte and jagged by
the sides.
This fine species of Iris is a native of Hungary, and
IS readily distinguished from most others by its falcate
leaves; it is quite hardy, and thrives well in a rich
light soil, flowering in May and June, and sometimes
again in Autumn. It is not one of the strongest growing
sorts, but is of middle stature, the leaves seldom
exceeding a foot in height, and the flower stems are
not so high ; but the flowers are large, and very showy,
and several are expanded at the same time. The best
method of increasing it, is by dividing the roots, but
it may be also raised from seeds, which some-
tiines ripen; those should be sown as soon as ripe,
either in pots, or in the open ground, transplanting
them while quite young, that they may not miss their
removal.
Our drawing was taken from a plant at the Nursery
of Mr. Colvill, in May last.
9 inserted in the base of the lacinia; of the Perianthinm.
2. One of the Stigmas, the 2 others cut off near the base.