3284303 Variegated Dwarf Bearded Iris, Mauve Dwarf Bearded Iris, Cream Coloured Dward Bearded Iris, Blue Swarf Bearded Iris, from \'Hortus Eystettensis\', by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: i.Chamaeiris Latifolia; ii.Chamaeiris Latifolia; iii Chamaeiris Latifolia Minima; iv Chamaeiris Latifolia Biflora; Iris is greek for rainbow plant, is a symbol of nobility representing the sceptre. The French royal \'fleur de lys\' is an iris. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright.