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Summary: The Syrian endemic Iris nusairiensis Mouterde is considered on the verge of extinction, but little available information exists for researchers, conservationists, and horticulturists. This diminutive and beautiful pale blue iris is illustrated and discussed in detail, with notes on taxonomy, biology and cultivation. The effects of armed conflict on its continued survival are described, and future actions are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Iris junonia Schott & Kotschy ex Schott, a wonderfully scented tall bearded iris, is illustrated; its ecology is described and its relationship to other bearded irises is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Gladiolus microcarpus G.J. Lewis is a striking, summer‐flowering cremnophyte, with a strongly weeping habit, endemic to the Drakensberg Mountain Centre in southern Africa. A description and details of its history, taxonomy, habitat and cultivation are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The South African rush-lily Bobartia indica L. is a rhizomatous, evergreen perennial endemic to fynbos of the south-western Cape. A description and details of its history, taxonomy, distribution, habitat and cultivation are provided, accompanied by habitat photographs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Iris schelkownikowii (Fomin) Fomin, a little-known species from Azerbaijan in section Oncocyclus, is described and illustrated. Suggestions for its cultivation are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new juno iris for the Flora of Lebanon and Syria, Iris wallisiae T. Hall & Seisums, is described and illustrated. Recent work on the systematics and phylogeny of Iris subgenus Scorpiris is reviewed. The relationship of I. wallisiae with related species, and particularly with I. persica L., is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new juno iris for the Flora of Afghanistan, Iris furseorum T. Hall & Seisums, is described and illustrated. It was collected in N.E. Afghanistan by Paul and Polly Furse in 1966 and has been maintained in cultivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details of the history, life cycle, taxonomy, cultivation and propagation requirements of the striking Geissorhiza monanthos Eckl. from South Africa's southwestern Cape are given, accompanied by a watercolour painting and habitat photographs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The conservation status, history, distribution, taxonomy and cultivation requirements of the South African Ixia vinacea G.J. Lewis ( Iridaceae) are discussed; a full botanical description, illustration and distribution map are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The conservation status, history, taxonomy and cultivation requirements of the South African Babiana blanda (L. Bol.) Lewis ( Iridaceae) are discussed; a full botanical description and an illustration are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Iris bloudowii Ledeb. ( Iridaceae) is illustrated. A full description of the species is provided, its taxonomy and relationships are discussed and its cultivation requirements are reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The history, taxonomy, distribution and cultivation requirements of the South African Ixia tenuifolia Vahl ( Iridaceae) are discussed; a full botanical description and illustration are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Describes the taxonomy, distribution and conservation status of the geophyte flora of The Cape Floral Kingdom, a narrow landmass along the western and souther Atlantic coastlines of South Africa. Major geophyte families in the area, Iridaceae, Hyacinthaceae and Amaryllidaceae; Responsibility for preservation of endangered geophyte species.

The horticultural value, taxonomy, distribution, habitat and cultivation requirements of Iris lazica Albov (Iridaceae), which occurs in the eastern Black Sea region, are discussed; illustrations and a full description are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author reviews two centuries of the history of "Curtis's Botanical Magazine." He notices trends in the popularity of certain plants during particular periods such as the interest in new species in Great Britain from South Africa's Cape province, horticultural novelties from China, and the discovery of the families Iridaceae and Amaryllidaceae in the first half of the nineteenth century. He suggests that the current issue which features Chinese species will mark another historical peak.