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Definition of German iris
1. Noun. Iris of northern Italy having deep blue-purple flowers; similar to but smaller than Iris germanica.
2. Noun. A large iris with purple or white flowers, native to central and southern Europe.
Lexicographical Neighbors of German Iris
Literary usage of German iris
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Landscape Gardening: Notes and Suggestions on Lawns and Lawn Planting by Samuel Parsons (1895)
"Of those that flower in summer the german iris should be named first, being first
in order of bloom. The ordinary form has violet-blue, very large flowers, ..."
2. Lawns and Gardens: How to Plant and Beautify the Home Lot, the Pleasure by Nils Jönsson-Rose (1897)
"The following are among the most useful: german iris (/. German ica), leaves
rather broad, sword-like ; flowers several inches wide; were orignally bright ..."
3. Around the Year in the Garden: A Seasonable Guide and Reminder for Work with by Frederick Frye Rockwell (1917)
"The german iris should be planted on well-drained soil, the roots slightly covered;
they appreciate plenty of sun. The Japanese Iris, on the other hand, ..."
4. Annual Report of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society by Wisconsin State Horticultural Society (1906)
"They are not as hardy as the german iris. Mr. Menn: Is the Spanish Iris hardy in
Wisconsin ? Mr. Moyle: No, it is not, generally speaking. ..."
5. The School Garden Book by Clarence Moores Weed, Philip Emerson (1911)
"It would be possible to put in front of the german iris a row of our attractive
native blue flag, and these will thrive t ..."
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