A definitive guide to the iris and its classifications, as presented by one of the world"s leading experts on the flower."Iris: Flower of the Rainbow" is the most comprehensive guide to the flower, containing a spectacular panorama of color plates displaying popular cultivars, as well as startling new ones.Each division and subdivision of the genus is explained in-depth, covering characteristics such as bearded irises, beardless ones, and magnificent crested irises. Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, the iris is truly a breathtaking flower.