This book covers the analysis of native Chinese iris species and their cultivation. James Waddick covers the distribution, ecology and environment of Chinese iris in their natural habitats throughout China and the cultivation of Chinese species in Western gardens: 19 cultivation charts summarize Waddick's detailed guidance for species iris growers, rock gardeners, woodland gardeners and water gardeners. The book also includes a translation of the analysis of China's 60 native and introduced species by Zhao Yu-tang.