telegrams: barr, London."

telephone: 410 gehrard.

Presented to the L. H. Bailey Hortorium
by the Missouri Botanical Garden, 1972.

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Autumn, 1914

ARR’S

Hyacinths

Tulips

Anemones

Awarded

68 Gold Medals,
1873 to 1914.

e

Awarded

29 Silver Cups
at the principal
London Flower Shows,
1873 to 1914.

(Coloured Plate of May-flowering
Tulips enclosed.)

rocuses

Gladioli

Irises

Lili

les

Montbretias

And Other Bulbs, Tubers, Etc.,

For Spring, Summer, Autumn, & Winter=flowering.

Alphabetically Arranged for Easy Reference.

Novelties and Specialities in Bulbs and Tubers, page 13.

BARR G

II, 12 & 13 King Street,

BULB NURSERIES Taplow,

All nights Strictly Reserved.

Barr’s Pure Lawn Grass Seeds

Produce Beautiful Smooth Lawns, Tennis Courts, Putting Greens, Bowling
Greens, Cricket and Croquet Grounds, etc.

Renovate Lawns in September, after the wear of Summer.

The following Mixtures of Grass Seeds are composed of thoroughly cleaned seeds of
highest quality only, and contain neither Clover nor coarse Grasses ; they cannot fail to give
the greatest satisfaction. The seed is sold by weight, as being the only correct method of
estimating the quantity needed for a given space.

Sow 8o !d. per acre, or I lb. to every 50 square yards, if the qrouud is required to be covered quickly,
and for renovating bald patches, or where the grass is thin or poor, especially after a summer s hard wear
and under trees, sow 20 to 30 lb. per acre or \ lb. to every 50 square yards.

Leaflet on the Management of Lawns free on application.

Bapp's Dwapf Mlxtupe of Evepgpeen Gpasses foP Extpa Fine Smooth Lawns,
Tennis Counts, Bowling: Gneens, Cploket Pitches, Putting Gneens, etc.,

a special mixture of th e fin est-leaved and dwarfest-growing perennial grasses, which from their
fine, close, slow habit of growth and pleasing colour are best suited for forming lawns of the shortest
and finest herbage, and thus greatly economising labour in mowing.

Per lb. 2s. 3d. ; 20 lb. for 42s.

Bapp's “Standapd” Evepgrpeen Gpasses, fop Gapden Lawns, Tennis Counts, Bowling
Greens, Cricket Pitches, Putting: Greens, etc. This mixture is composed principally
of the fine-leaved dwarf-growing grasses, all the seeds being highly cleaned and of pure and genuine
c|uality. Per lb. Is. lOd. ; 20 lb. for 34s.

Bapp's “Thames Embankment” Evergreen Grasses for Parks, Recreation Grounds,
Golf Courses, Cricket, Hockey, and Polo Fields, also Archery Grounds, etc.,

a special mixture which has been found very successful on the Thames Embankment, and m the
formation and renovation of many public and private parks and squares around London and
throughout the country ; also a good mixture for town lawns where a quick growth is required ; the
seeds are all highly cleaned and of pure and genuine quality. Per lb. Is. 3d. , 20 lb. for 24a.

Barr's “ Golf Course ” Mixture. A special mixture of good hard-we,aring grasses suitable for the
fairway of Golf Courses ; the seeds have all been highly cleaned and are of pure and genuine quality.
Per bushel (28 lb,) 2Ss. ; 10 lb. for 9s. 6d. ; per lb. Is.

Barr's Special Mixture of Evergreen Grasses for sowing under Trees, and for
Town Gardens. This mixture contains a careful selection ol those grasses most suitable lor
sowing under trees or in shady places. Per lb. 2s. 6d.

Fine-leaved Fescue Grass {Festuca aviua tenui/olia), for sowing where little bulbs are to be
naturalised, such as Narcissi Cyclamineus, Minimus, etc. ; also Scillas, Chionodoxas, Snowdrops, etc.
Per lb. 2s. 6d.

VELVETY GRASS PATHS.

A charming feature in well-laid-out Spring gardens are close velvety grass walks. They are soft to walk
upon, restful to the eye,, and provide a delightful contrast to the colours in the flower border. Our Special
Grass Seed for paths has been found a great success. Per lb. 2s. ; 10 lb. for 18s.

CLOVER.

No Clover is included in the above mixture of Grasses, as we consider a lawn should consist of Grass only.
If Clover is desired, however, it may be added to the Grass Seeds at the rate of 2 or 3 lb. per acre.

FINEST WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Per lb. 2s. 6d.

Barr’s Special Lawn Phytobroma.

The best manure for Grass Lawns, Tennis Courts, Bowling Greens, Golf Links, etc.

Apply Spring mad Autumn, using 2 ox. to the square yard at each application.

Bapp’s Lawn Phytobpoma is composed of those ingredients calculated to encourage a vigorous growth
of grass only, and in this respect differs from the potash manures, which are apt to stimulate clovers and
coarse weeds. We can confidently recommend it for all grass lands, as, by its use, a thicker growth and a
richer colour will be obtained. It is a highly concentrated manure, and is therefore economical in use, a
small quantity only being required at each application. Circular -Milh fuller particulars sent on applicalian.

Nett Prices— 2 lb. tla, Is. ; In bags— 7 lb., 2s. 6d. ; 14 lb., 4s. 6d. ; 28 lb., 7s. *d. ; 66 lb., 12s. 6d. ; 1 cwt, 21s.

1‘ repaid Orders for a8 ib. and upwards sent Carriage Paid to any station in Great Britain or to any port on the I risk Coast.

Autumn 1914

BARR’S

Autumn 3ulb Catalogue.

Birmingham, etc., for our Exhibits of Spring-flowering Bulbs,
68 Gold Medals, a Ten-Guinea Challenge Cup, and 29 Silver Cups,
also many FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES and other high awards.

GENERAL INDEX.

PAGE

PRACTICAL HINTS ON BULB CULTURE Outdoors 2

„ „ „ „ „ in Pots and Boxes 2

,, „ „ „ „ in Barr’s Peat-fibre Mixture 3

BARR’S COLLECTIONS OF BULBS-

FOR EARLY FORCING 4

FOR GREENHOUSE AND SITTING-ROOM DECORATION ... i

FOR THE FLOWER GARDEN 4

FOR WOODLANDS AND NATURALISING 5

FOR THE ROCK GARDEN S

FOR THE ALPINE GARDEN 5

FOR CULTURE IN PEAT-FIBRE IN BOWLS 16

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR EARLY FORCING 6

HARDY BULBS AND PLANTS for extensive Pianting in Shrubberies, e!o. 8

HARDY SPRING BEDDING PLANTS for Autumn Planting 11

NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES FOR 1914 13

GENERAL LIST of the best BULBS and TUBERS for the Flower
Garden, the Greenhouse, and for Forcing. Alphabetically arranged
for easy reference 17

STRAWBERRIES, strong-rooted runners, and plants in pots 96

ROSES, Standards, Half-Standards, Dwarfs, and Climbing 97

FRUIT TREES 97

MANURES, SOILS, etc 93

A FEW USEFUL TOOLS for Bulb Planting 98

LABELS, SPECIAL METAL LABELS FOR BULBS 99

BOOKS ON BULB GROWING 99

BARR’S NEW PEAT-FIBRE MIXTURE and Bowls for growing Bulbs

in, without drainage ^9®

TERMS OF BUSINESS and Memoranda respecting Foreign Orders... 101

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

A few Practical Hints on Bulb Culture.

Culture for Springe-flowering; Bulbs out of Doors.

Proper Condition of Soil. — Plant bulbs only when the ground is in a nice friable state, and
never when the soil is wet and sticky ; in such cases plant later when the soil is in a good friable condition.
After digging or trenching, the ground should be allowed to settle at least ten days before planting.

Depth to Plant. Many amateurs commit tlie fault of planting bulbs too deeply (crocuses especially),
and consequently have failures. A good general rule to follow is to cover the bulb with soil once and
a half to twice its own depth, but not more, meauiring the bulb from base to shoulder. Thus a daffodil
bulb measuring two inches from base to shoulder should be covered with three to four inches of soil.
Crocuses should be planted still shallower. These remarks do not apply to Erythroniums, Tulips, and
Snowdrops, for which special directions are given.

Manure for Bulbs. — The ammonia in fresh stable manure is fatal to bulbs and is often the cause
of failure in growing Tulips, etc., therefore only well-decayed stable or cow manure, or the material from an
exhausted hot-bed, should be used, and then we recommend VArOKlTK {sec page 98) being mixed with it so
as to destroy any injurious insect life it may contain. The safest manures for all bulbs growing outdoors
is Phytouroma or Basic Si.ag for heavy soils, and Crushed Bonrs for light and sandy soils.
The Phytobroma should be applied at the rate of 8 cwt. per acre, or 3 oz. per square yard, early in
spring, when top growth is showing ; Basic Slag or Crusiiicd Bones should be put in the ground with
the bulbs at the time of planting, the former at the rale of i ton per acre, or 7^- oz. per square yard, and
the latter at the rate of 6 cwt. to the acre, or 2 oz. to the square yard, and after planting, sprinkle on the
surface of the ground Sulphate ok Potash at the rate of 2 cwt. per acre or oz. per square yard.
Where basic slag or crushed bones are used, Phytobroma may also be given at the rate of 2 oz. to the
square yard in spring, when top growth is showing. On hot dry and sandy soils, old stable manure
(treated with Vaporite) may with advantage be used, to act as a sponge to hold moisture in the soil ; it
should be dug in 15 to 18 inches deep, so as not to come in contact with the bulbs. Price List of
Manures will be fsund on page 98.

Top Dressing. — Where possible, we advise a top dressing to all bulbs through the winter months
of some light material such as long straw litter, cut heather, cut furze branches, or Peat-Fibre. The
advanta^i>e of this light covering is that it keeps the surface soil sweet by preventing the heavy winter
rains Irom beating down the earth’s crust ; it also protects any early top growth.

Lifting and Replanting. — When bulbs are lifted they should not, if possible, be replanted on the
same ground, but where other bulbs or plants have previously been growing : thus, where Tulips have
been growing last season, plant Narcissi this autumn, and so on.

Culture for Spring-flowering; Bulbs in Pots or Boxes.

Time of Potting. — September and October are the best montlis for potting most Spring-flowering
bulbs.

The best compost to use is a mixture of two-thirds good fd)rous loam (which should be pulled to
pieces by the hand, and not passed through a sieve) and one-third old decayed leaf soil, with a sprinkling
of sharp silver sand, adding lbs. of bone meal or 1 lb. of Phytobroma to every bushel of soil, which mix
well together before using. In all cases the soil used should be fresh and sweet ; ner/er pot in soil that is
wet or sticky. Our Peat-Fibre, Shell and Charcoal Mi.xlure {see page 100) may also be used ; it is light
and cleanly to handle, and is a suitable medium for growing all kinds of spring-flowering bulbs in pots or
vases, either for indoor decoration or for cutting.

Sterilising Soil.— In order to destroy all injurious insect life it is a good plan to sterilise potting
soil before adding the Phytobroma or bonemeab* Wc recommend for tliis purpose the Kondine Son.
Steriliser, price 40/- (full particulars on application), or small quantities of soil can be easily sterilised in
a sack by pouring over it a large kettle of boiling water and then spreading out the soil to dry. This
will prevent a great deal of after trouble from worms or insects attacking the bulb roots.

The pots should be carefully washed and allowed to dry before using ; new pots should be well
soaked. Never pot in dirty or wet pots.

Good drainage should be secured by placing three or more pieces of charcoal (in preference
to broken crocks) over the drainage hole, covering the charcoal or crocks witli a little rough fibre from
llie loam. When boxes are used, the slit at bottom of box should be covered with pieces of charcoal,
and a good layer of rough fibrous loam or leaf soil placed at bottom of box to en.sure perfect drainage.

Covering the Bulbs. — The larger bulbs need not be quite covered with soil, the level of which
should be half an inch below the rim of the pot, to allow of watering when the bulbs are in growth.

After potting, stand the pots or boxes outside in the open, on a firm bottom such as a bed of
gravel or a gravel path to prevent the entrance of worms. They sliould then he surrounded and com-
pletely covered with Peat- Moss Fibre, Cocoa Fibre, or old decayed leaf soil (ashes are dangerous as being

BARR & SONS, 11, M & 13 Kins Street, Covent Garden, London.

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CULTURE OF BULBS IN POTS OR BOXES— coiilinued.
often very poisonous), the top of the pots being 2 inches below the surface of the covering material.
This will secure a natural and moist condition to the bulbs and encourage root action. So long as the
pots or bo.<es remain buried in this way they will require no watering.

The pots or boxes should remain plunged for about twelve weeks (Roman and Italian Hyacinths
rather less), in order that the bulbs may get well rooted, after which portions may be removed indoors in
succession, selecting first those which bloom naturally early. Place first in a cold frame, cool greenhouse, or
cold sitting-room free from draughts, and keep partially shaded for a few days, giving water gradually.
Very weak liquid manure-water may then be given once a week until they come into flower. Those that
are wanted in bloom early may, after the flower buds are advanced, be placed in a warmer temperature,
such as a slow forcing-house, but this should never exceed 65° if fine blooms are desired. The plants
should always be kept as near to the glass as possible and not allowed to get drawn, from an insufficient
supply of light or air. On no account should bottom heat be given. A frequent mistake made in forcing
bulbs is that they are removed from the plunging-bed too early, before they have made a sufficient quantity
of fibrous roots ; they are then at once subjected to heat, and failure is the result. It is a good plan,
when bulbs are removed from the plunging-bed, to place an inverted flower-pot over them for a day or
two to prevent any check from draughts to the young top growths.

Pot-Culture of Early Gladioli, Ixias, Sparaxis, Tritonias, Babianas, Calockorti, etc.

These bulbs start early into growth and therefore should not be potted up before the end of October
to November. The pots should be plunged up to the rim only (not covered) in a cold frame, and pro-
tected with mats during severe frosty weather. There they should remain for about three months, after
which the treatment is similar to that for Spring-flowering bulbs.

Culture of Spring-Flowering Bulbs in Vases and Bowls.

Such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Cpoouses, Solllas, Chlonodoxas, Snowdrops, etc.,
In Barr’s New Peat-Fibre, Shell and Charcoal Mixture.

A charming effect can be obtained by growing spring-flowering bulbs in fancy vases and bowls, with
or without drainage, by using our Peat-Fibre Mixture (3i. 6</. per bushel, is. per peck) ; the mixture is
lioht, clean, and nice to handle, and remains sweet (an important matter where the vases used have no
drainage holes) ; indeed, it is in every way preferable to soil for growing bulbs in bowls .and vases.

Culture. — Fill the vase or bowl with the Peat- Fibre
Mixture up to within a little below the rim, and plant the
bulbs in the same manner as with ordinary potting soil ; the
mixture should be shaken down into place after planting and
lightly watered, but should not be pre.ssed down tightly, or the
bulbs will be forced upwards when root growth commences.
Afler pkinting, adopt either of the following plans : —

(a) The bowls may be placed outdoors and covered en-
tirely with Peat-Fibre or Cocoa fibre, leaving them thus for
8 to 12 weeks (Early Roman and Italian Hyacinths rather
less), when the bulbs will have made good fibrous roots.

{b) Or the bowls may be plunged in a cold frame, airy
cellar, or out-house instead of outdoors ; with this tre.atment,
however, it will be necessary to occasionally give water.

(e) A third plan is to place the bowls after potting in a
dark or moderately dark airji room, cool but not too cold ;
they must not be placed in a close cupboard or the bulbs
will certainly suffer.

In the case of bowls plunged outdoors there will be no
need to give any attention in the way of watering, as they
will of course have abundance of moisture from the autumn
rains. Where, however, the bulbs are not exposed to rain, the
bowls should be examined once or twice a week, care being
taken that the fibre mixture is kept uniformly damp ; but for
the first week or two after planting water should be given very
sparingly, sufficient only to encourage root action. As soon
as the bulbs are well rooted, water may be given more freely,
the fibre mixture being then kept <|uite moist ; if the mixture
is allowed at any time to become dry, even for a day, the flower buds will probably go blind ;
should by any chance too much water have been given the bowls may be drained by carefully tipiiing them
on their side. If obtainable, rain water is the best to use.

When the bulbs have made some top growth the bowls should be removed to the sunny window of
a sitting room, where they will get the morning sun, or be kept in a cool greenhouse close to the glass,
as it is necessary that they should be given sufficient light and air to prevent the foliage from becoming
drawn up. Draughts and gas heat must be carefully avoided. o , ■ u

No bottom heat should be given, and a temperature of 55° to 60 by day and 50 to 55 by night
is sufficient to obtain good blooms ; the bulbs resent too warm a temperature.

Collections of Bulbs for Bowl Cullure, />age 16. Bowls and Peat-Fibre Mixture, J>age too.

NARCISSUS FOETAZ ELVIRA

grotving in Barr's Peal-Fibre Alixlure.

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

Barr’s Collections of Bulbs.

These Collections are not subject to Cash Discount, the prices being strictly nett.
In the case of Prepaid Orders, however, all Collections are delivered Carriage Paid.

{After November i 7ve may find it necessary to make slight changes in the Collections.)

A. — Barr’s 21/- Collection of Bulbs for Forcing.

Containing 300 Bulbs of fine quality, as follows :

12 Choice Named Hyacinths
12 Early White Roman Hyacinths
3 „ Blush White Italian

Hyacinths [clnths
3 „ Shell-Flnk Italian Hya-

6 Double Roman Narcissi
6 Paper White "Early Snow-
flake ’’ Narcissi

3 Polyanthus Narcissus "Grand
SoleU d’Or"

3 „ „ Glorlosus

21 Sweet-scented Single Jonquils
3 Daffodil Golden Spur
3 „ Obvallarls

3 „ blcolor Horsfleldll

3 „ Poetaz Elvira

3 „ Telamonlus plenus

12 „ poetlcus oruatus

6 Single Tulip, Early Scarlet,
"Due Van Thol”
6 „ „ Mon Tresor

6 Single Tulip, La Relne
3 ,t Keizerskroon

6 Double Tulip Murillo
SO Splendid (Named) Crocuses
21 SclUa slbirica
so Elwes’ Giant Snowdrop
12 Chionodoxa Lucillss
12 „ sardensls

12 Allium neapolltanum
12 Freesla refracta

A.- Barr’S Collections of Bulbs for Forcing, 42/-, 63/-, 84/-, and 105/-,

Containing equally liberal assortments of suitable Bulbs of fine quality, as in the 21/- Collection.

B. — Barr’s 21/- Collection of Bulbs for the Greenhouse,
Sitting-Room, etc.

Containing 300 Bulbs of fine quality.
a few sorts only of easity cultivated Winter- and Spring-flowering Bulbs.

Arranged for those who prefer
12 Choice Named Hyacinths
12 Early White Roman Hyacinths
6 Paper White “Early Snow-
flake” Narcissi

3 Polyanthus Narcissus Glorlosus
3 „ „ Grand Solell d’Or

24 Sweet-scented Single Jonquils
3 Daffodil Golden Spur
3 „ Emperor

3 Daffodil blcolor Empress
3 „ Odorus campernelle

3 „ Telamonlus plenus

6 „ poetlcus ornatus

6 Single Tulip Mon Tresor
6 „ „ Dusart

6 „ „ La Relne

6 „ „ Thos. Moore Im-

proved

6 Double Tulip Murillo
6 Darwin Tulip Glow
75 Splendid Crocuses (Named/
24 Scllla slbirica
18 Chionodoxa Luclliss
18 „ sardensls

24 Elwes’ Giant Snowdrop
24 Mllla uniflora

B. Barr’s 12/6 Collection of Bulbs for Greenhouse, etc.

Containing rather more than half the quantity of Bulbs as in the 21/- Collection.

B.— Barr’s Collections of Bulbs for Greenhouses, etc., 42/-, 63/-, 84/-, and 105/-,

Containing equally liberal assortments of suitable Bulbs of fine quality, as in the 21/- Collection.

For directions as to fiotting and treatment 0/ bulbs before they are brought into the greenhouse^ or forcing-house, see Page 2 .

C. — Barr’s 21/- Collection of Bulbs for the Flower Garden.

Containing 600 Bulbs of fine quality, most suitable for outdoor decoration.

18 Hyacinths, Barr’s Rainbow
Mixture

6 Polyanthus Narcissi, mixed
6 Daffodil Rugllobus
6 „ prlnceps

6 „ IncomparabUls

Gwyther

6 „ „ Stella

6 „ Barril consplcuus

6 „ Leedsll Minnie Hume

6 „ poetlcus omatus

12 Jonquil Daffodil “Rugulosus”
26 Single Tulips, Barr’s Rainbow
Mixture

26 Double Tulips, ditto
30 Crocus, large yellow
30 „ „ purple

30 „ „ white

60 Snowdrops
10 Scllla slbirica
12 Chionodoxa LucUise
12 „ sardensls

I 30 Winter Aconites
60 Blue Grape Hyacinth
10 Allium Moly, yellow
26 Star of Bethlehem
26 Wood Hyacinths, mixed
36 Mllla unlflora
26 Summer Snowflakes
12 FrltlUaria, mixed
26 Spanish Irises, mixed
12 English Irises, mixed
60 Anemone, Single Poppy, mixed

C. Barr’s 12/6 Collection of Bulbs for Flower Garden,

Containing rather more than half the quantity of the Bulbs enumerated in the above 21/- Collection.

C.— Barr’S Collections of Bulbs for Flower Garden, 42/-, 63/-, 84/-, and 105/-,

Containing an equally liberal assortment of suitable Bulbs of fine quality, as in the 21/- Collection.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London.

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D. — Barr’s 21/- “Woodland” Collection of Bulbs

Fop Naturalising' In Woodlands, Orchards, Wild Oardens, &c.
Containing 809 suitable Bulbs of fine quality.

100 Daffodils, Single Cballce-
Cupped and Poets
24 Cottage Tulips, mixed
60 Winter Aconites
60 Star of Bethlebem, white
76 Blue Crape Hyaclnibs

200 Crocuses, mixed
60 Wood Hyacinths, mixed
100 Elwes’ Giant Snowdrops
24 Summer Snowflakes
24 Dog's-Tooth Violets, mixed
60 Mllla uniflora (Trltelela)

“ Woodland ”

24 Allium Moly, yellow
12 Snakeshead Frltlllarles
12 Camassia esculenta
12 Chlonodoxa Lucillse {Glory of
the Show)

of Bulbs,

D.— Barr’s 12/6

Containing rather more than half the quantity

Collection

of Bulbs in the above 21/- Collection.

D.— Barr’s “Woodland’’ Collections of Bulbs, 42/-, 63 -, 84/-, and 105/-,

Containing an equaiiy liberal assortment of suitable Bulbs of fine quality, as in the 21/- Collection.
1®" For hints on naturalising Bulbs and how to plant in grass without spoiling the
- turf, see pages 8 and 9.

E. — Barr’s 21/- “ Rock Garden ” Collection of Bulbs

Consisting of charming little

Subjects for Naturalising on Rockwork, Banks, etc.,

where they will soon establish themselves and form a delightful picture.
53” For full descriftions, see body of Catalogue.

12 Allium Moly
6 „ acuminatum

6 „ triquetrum

6 Anemone fulgens
6 „ apennina

6 Brodlsea grandiflora
12 Chlonodoxa Luclllse
12 „ sardensis

6 Crocus satl-vus

6 „ speciosus

6 „ aureus

6 „ biflorus

12 Crocus Susianus
3 CorydaUs hulhosa
12 Erythronlum Dens Canls
large-flowered, mixed
6 Frltlllarla aurea
12 Galanthus Elwesll
6 Hyaclnthus amethystlnus
3 Iris reticulata
12 Leucojum vernum carpathl-
cum

12 Mllla unlflora
6 Musoarl Heavenly Blue

6 Daffodil minimus
12 Ornlthogalum montanum
6 Fuschkinla scllloides
compacta
12 Scllla siblrlca
12 „ bifolla

6 „ hlspanica aperta

6 „ „ alba

6 Sternbergla lutea major
2 Tropsolum polyphyllum
6 Tullpa persica
26 Winter Aconites

£.— Barr’S 12,6 “Rock Garden’’ Collection of Bulbs,

Containing rather more than half the quantity of Bulbs supplied in the above 21/- Collection.

F. — Barr’s Choice 21/- “ Alpine Garden ” Collection of Bulbs.

Consisting of choice little

Subjects in Bulbous Plants, suitable for the Alpine Garden.

3 Anemone Hortensis "Scarlet
Gem”

3 „ blanda

3 „ ranunculoldes

3 „ nemorosa bracteata

fl. pi.

3 „ „ Roblnsonlana

3 Brodlsea Murrayana
3 Calochortus, mixed (Globe
Tulips)

3 „ mixed (Star Tulips)

6 Chlonodoxa gigantea
6 Crocus speciosus

6 „ zonatus

6 „ biflorus puslUus

6 ., Chrysanthus

6 Crocus Susianus
6 „ Tommaslnlanus

3 Er^hronlum oallfornloum
3 „ Hendersonl

3 Frltlllarla armena
3 „ aurea

3 Galanthus Fosterl major
3 „ Whittallil

6 Hyaclnthus amethystinua
3 Iris alata

3 „ reticulata Hlstrloldes
3 „ tuberosa

6 Leucojum vernum carpathi-
cum

6 Muscarl azureum
6 „ botryoldes album

Bulbocodlum
cltrinum
minimus
trlandrus albus
3 Fuschkinla scllloides
3 Romulea Clusil
3 „ speclosa

3 Scllla siblrlca taurlca
3 „ „ alba

3 „ Itallca

3 Sternbergla lutea major
3 Tropseolum polyphyllum
3 Tullpa Clusiana
3 „ persica

6 Daffodil

6
6

F. Barr’s Choice 12 '6 “Alpine Carden’’ Collection of Bulbs,

Containing rather more than half the quantity of Bulbs supplied in the above 21/- colleetion.

Collections of Bulbs for growing in Bowls and Vases

to flower during Winter and Early Spring, see page 16.

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

Bulbs and Plants for Forcing

To Bloom during Winter and Very Early Spring.

Full descriptions will be found In the body of Catalogue, which Is arranged alphabetically.

ALLIUM neapolitEinum, beamiful pure while flowers per lOo, 3/6; per doz. o 6

ASTILBE Ceres, l)ushy heads of deep pinU flowers per doz. io/6 ; each i o

,1 Peach Blossom, delicate flesh rose flowers, borne on long flower stems

per doz. 7/6 ; each o 8

„ Queen Alexandra, large flower plumes, pretty light rose (colour paler when

forced) per doz. 7/6; each o 8

,, Venus, pyramidal spikes of deep rose flowers ,, iS/‘ > .1 > 6

azalea Ghent, double and single in named vars., well budded and bushy, 15 to iS in

high per doz. 25/- ; each 2 6

„ Mollis, in named vars., extra bushy and well budded, 12 to 15 in. high ,, 25/-; ,, 26

,, mixed colours, ,, „ ,, 12 to 1 8 in. high ,, 21/-; ,, 20

,, pontica (Honeysuckle-scented), sweet-scented yellow flowers ,, 21/-; ,, 20

CHOISYA ternata (Mexican Orange Flower) each 1/6 & 2 6

CHRISTMAS ROSE. Helleborus niger.

CYCLAMEN persicum, well set with bud per doz. 15/-, 21/- & 25/- ; each 1/6, 2/- & 2 6

CYTISUS Andreana (The Crimson and Gold Broom) per doz 15/-! each i 6

,, albus (The White Spanish Broom) ,, 15/-; ,, i 6

,, praecox (The Cream-coloured Broom) ,, 15/- ; 16

DAFFODILS, which may be potted early and submitted to a gentle heat from January (not before) : —

All First-size extra selected Bulbs.

Excelsior

Golden Spur

Henry Irving

Obvallaris

Victoria

Telamonius plenus

Incomparabilis Blackwell..

,, SirWatkin

Emperor

Empress

Incomparabilis Stella

superba

Leedsii Bridesmaid

„ Fairy Queen

Barrii Firebrand

Odorus Campanelle

Poeticus Ornatus

Poetaz Elvira

These are all
First Early
varieties which
may be brought ■
into a gentle
heat during
January.

Second Early
varieties suit-
able for later
forcing; they
should not
be brought
into heat
before
F ebruary.

, per too,

12/6

10/6

9/6

8/6

7/6

10/6

10 / 6 ;

9/6;

10 / 6 ;

8/6

18/6

30/-

25 /.

7/-

4/6

10/6

per doz.

For full descriptions of above, and directions for forcing, see our Special Daffodil Catalogue.

DAPHNE cneorum major, flowers pink, delicately scented, lit. i ft each

DEUTZIA gracilis (Japanese Snow Flower) each 1/6 &

,, Lemoinei each

DICENTRA {syn. Dielytra) spectabilis strong clumps, per doz. 7/6

,, ,, ,, estra strong clumps ,, 10/6

,, spectabilis alba, a pretty blush-white variety, ht. I5 ft.... ,, 30/-

FREESIA refracta, white with yellow blotch large bulbs, per 100, 6/- ; per doz.

,, ,, very large bulbs ,, 9/6; ,,

,, ,. alba (the true pure white variety) ,, 7/6; ,,

,, Leichtlini major, primrose with orange blotch ,, 7/-; ,,

,, ,, ,, extra large bulbs ,, 8/6; ,,

GALANTHUS Elwesii, a beautiful Giant Snowdrop which may be gently forced.

Extra strong bulbs, per 1000, 30/-; per 100, 3/6; monster bulbs, per 1000, 42/-; per too
HELLEBORUS NIGER varieties, see page 41.

HYACINTHS — EARLY WHITE ROMAN. Bxtra Selected French-grown Bulbs.

Extra Large Selected Bulbs per too, 25/- ; per doz.

First-size Selected Bulbs ,, 18/6 ; ,,

A few Monster Bulbs, rrarzi! 30 /-; ,,

' 9

I 6

I 4
' 3
' 3
1 6
7 6
I 6

■ 4

I 6

1 3

2 8

4 o

3 6
I o

0 8

1 6

1 6

2 6

I 6

0 8

1 o

2 9

0 10

' 4
' 3

1 o
I 3

4 6

3 6
2 8
4 o

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London.

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HYACINTHS EARLY ITALIAN AND FRENCH.

Blush-White I descriptions f per loo, 15/-; per doz.

Shell-Pink > see page a,T. \ 21/-; ,,

HYACINTHS- EXTRA EARLY MINIATURE, Specially prepared for early forcing,
may be bad in bloom quile easily by January 1st. See List and Cultural Directions, 46.
In 6 distinct colours each colour, per too, 21/- ; per doz.

s. (i
2
3

3 o

HYDRANGEA artaorescens alba grandiflora, flowers pure white each 1/6 &

hortensis *'/• ’> e“h

Madame E. Mouillere, flowers white with pink centre

Mariesii, foliage broad, flowers large, pink tinted mauve, per doz. 21/- ; ,,

IRIS Alata (Scorpion Iris), Extra Strong Selected Bulbs, per too, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 ; ,,

Reticulata Strong Bulbs, „ 42/-: » 5/6;

Extra Strong Bulbs, ,, 55/' > •> 7/^ > >>

” A few Monster Bulbs. ,, 10/6; ,,

,» >>

LILAC Marie Le Graye t each

,, Michael Buckner | well-budded plants estab- | i>

„ Louis Spathe I lished in pots. 1 >>

„ Charles X ■' ^ ”

LILY OF THE VALLEY- Retarded Crowns. For culture, seepage 6 $.

Finest Retarded Crowns, supplied as required from September to December

and March to August per too, 10/6 ; 25 for 2/9 ; per doz.

Fortin’S Grand Giant Strsein, supplied as required from September to December and
from March to June Pef ‘°°, 2t/- ; 25 for 5/6 ; per doz.

LILY OF THE VALLEY for ordinary forcing-

Barr’s Finest ForcingCrowns, ready first week in November, p. 1000, 90/- ; p. 100

Strong Selected Clumps, suitable for later work per doz. 12/6; each

MAGNOLIA stellata, budded, nice bushy plants each 3/6 &

PHILADELPHUS (The Mock Orange or Syringa of Gardens).

Psiritasie, large white flowers, petals rosy at base Extra Strong, each

Lemoinei erectus, flowers creamy white „ ,,

Mont Blanc, pure white, the sweetest scented of all ,, ,,

purpureo-maculatus, pure white with purplish rose spot ,,

2 6

2 o

3 6

2 o

o 3
o 6

0 8

1 o

3 6
3 6
3 6
3 6

1 6
3 o

9 6
> 3

5 6

2 6
2 6
2 6
2 6

POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS-

Paper White “Snowflake ” Extra Strong Selected Bulbs, per too, 8/6; per doz.

Double Roman •> ■> >>

Gloriosus >> ” ”

Grand Soleil d’Or n >> >>

POLYGONATUM multiflorum (Tall Solomon’s Seal)

7/6;

12/6;

10/6;

8/6;

offlcinale (Dwarf Solomon’s Seal)

9/6:

1 3
I 3
‘ 9

I 6

• 3
I 4

SPIR^A— In forcing, a moist atmosphere and abundance of water at the roots are necessary. The
pots therefore should be stood in savtcers of water.

iT4T The Splrseas w© offep ap© all stpong; clumps. each — s. d

japonica [syn. Astilbe japonica), white, ht. 2 ft per doz. 6/- o 7

compacta multiflora, with large dense white flower-spikes, ht. ft. „ 6/- o 7

palniata {syn. digitata), large clusters of rose-crimson flowers, ht. 2 ft 7/6 o 8

aruncus Kneiffii, finely divided foliage and plumes of dainty white flowers, ht. 2 ft 1 6

astilboides, dense drooping plumes of snowy while flowers, ht. 2 ft ...per doz. 7/6 o 8

floribunda, lovely panicles of feathery white flowers, ht. 21 m. ,, 7/6 o 8

” longifolia, elegant arching plumes of white flowers, ht. 2j ft 7/6 o 8

lobata (sysi. Yenusta), the Queen of the Prairie, producing fine plumes of attractive rose-

coloured flowers, a showy and handsome border plant, ht. 3 ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

Peach Blossom \ These are now classed under Astilbe, f ,, 7/6 o 0

Queen Alexandra / seepages. \ .. 7/6 o 8

SPIR^A, Retarded Clumps for early and successional flowering.

Spirsea japonica J These retarded chimps per doz. 8/-

compacta multiflora ... V can be supplied from Aprip ,, 8/b

astilboides floribunda.. .J till end of October only. t. „ 10/6

O

8 BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

Bulbs and Plants for Naturalising

in Shrubberies, Wild Gardens, Woodlands, Grass, etc,

A Few Remarks on Naturalising Bulbs in Grass, etc.

This fascinating phase of gardening deserves more attention than has hitherto been bestowed upon it.
No sight is more deliglitful tlian the fresh brightness of spring-flowers growing freely in grass land or
lending colour to woodland walks, hedgerows, and ditches, here and there nestling at the foot of trees,
or establishing themselves on sloping banks.

For naturalising in grass spring flowers are especially suitable, as they bloom and are over before the
grass grows tall enough to hide their beauty. Amongst our spring-flowering bulbs there are many gems
which refuse to grow in cultivated borders, but when planted in grass, where they enjoy a cooler and
more even temperature, they soon become established, and multiply freely until a regular colony is
formed which greatly adds to the charm of the landscape.

All formality of arrangement should be avoided, the bulbs being scattered freely from the hand and
planter! where they fall. Large irregular breaks of one kind of bulb should be made in order to obtain
the finest effect.

In phanting under trees select spots where the soil is deepest and where the drip is least.

Those whose gardens are of limited size might make them very beautiful in spring, by utilising the
fringes of their lawns and any grassy mounds or shady shrubbery walks for such spring favourites as
DalTodils, Anemones, Scillas, Crocuses, Chionodoxas, etc., reserving the borders for summer- and autumn-
flowering herbaceous plants.

In large gardens and parks ample opportunities are afforded for naturalising spring-flowering bulbs,
ami very beautiful results may be attained in this way.

In planting bulbs in grass, Barr’s Bulb Planter {see page 98) should always be used. It cuts out
a clean piece of turf, leaving a hole to receive the bulb, and on making the second cutting clears itself
of the first piece of turf, which lies ready at hand for covering the bulb. This handy implement saves an
immense amount of time, and docs not, as with an ordinary dibber, leave a hard resting-place for the bulb,
while by its use Hie grass is not in the leaU disturbed Planting should not take place while the ground is
Imrd, l)iit after tlie first autumn rains.

Among the many gems whicli lend themselves to wild gardening and naturalising, we would specially

mention the following : —

Alliums {page 17), among.st the.se we would mention AlHitm Moly, with its bright yellow flowers,

thriving anywhere ; also the graceful little Allium neapolitanum, so useful for shady corners.

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Anemones {see pages 20 & 21), including the exquisite Anemone Rohinsoniana and the deeper blue
and slightly taller Anemone apennina and blanda ; one must see these lovely flowers nestling in
grass or against the roots of large trees, to appreciate them fully.

Anthericums {see he/otv), very graceful and decorative in grass.

Asphodelus ramosus (King’s Spear, 10), a fine plant for naturalising in grass.

Chionodoxas {pages 25 & 26) are amongst the most beautiful of early blue flowers, and should he largely
used wliere tlie grass is kept short and not allowed to grow too coarse. C. Ltiiiliic and sanlensis are
followed by the beautiful C. grandijhra and Tmolusii.

Crocuses. In grass the bright fresh colours of spring Crocuses contrast charmingly with their carpet
of green. The beauty of C. spetiosus [page 29) in September must strike every observer, while
C. Tommasinianus [page 29) produces a lovely effect in February and March.

Daffodils. For these favourite flowers, we refer readers to our Daffodil Catalogue.

Dog’s Tooth Violets (Erythronium dens-canis, page 32) are lovely little subjects for shady
places where the grass is not too rank.

Fritillaries [page 34). The purple and white Snakeshead Fritillaries [F. meleagris) are found growing
wild in a few districts in England, and thus seen form a charming ]iicture, full of grace and beauty.
For shady corners they will be greatly appreciated, also when naturalised in grass.

Muscari [page 67) “ Heavenly Blue” may be termed the Queen of Bi.ue Fi.owf.rs ; for a distant
effect, massed on grassy bai\ks or grouped for colour, it has no equal. M. botryoides ecentleum and
its varieties, flowering earlier than Heavenly Blue., are also charming little subjects to naturalise.

Ornithogalums [page 70), flowering freely anywhere, and producing a very beautiful effect when
dibbled in on banks and blended with Tulips, Muscari, etc.

Scillas, early-flowering [page 73), sibirica varieties and bifolia varieties, etc., all charming little
subjects for naturalising.

Tulips, these may often be naturalised on banks where, in the same locality, if planted on the level
they die out. Tulipa sylvestris major and the dainty little Tulipa persica may be naturalised almost
anywhere ; the May-flowering Cottage Tulips [page 88) should be freely used for naturalising,
especially Picotee, Parisian Yellow, macrospila, Gesneriana, Bouton dpr, etc. Plant at least 6 to
9 inches deep. All Tulips thrive best in partial shade and where sheltered from keen winds.

Wood Hyacinths (Late-flowering Scillas) [page 74) should be planted freely in shady walks ;
they soon make themselves at home and seed plentifully, with the result of much beautiful variation
in form and character. Under pine and fir trees they may be naturalised with success.

System of Planting, Arranging, etc.

In the grouping of Bulbs for naturalisation avoid anything approaching formality, and let the arrange-
ment be a free and unconventional one. A good plan is to scatter the bulbs loosely from the hand and
plant them where they happen to fall, thus forming irregular sweeps and breaks of colour here and there.

The System of Planting. — For planting bulbs in grass we have had a Bulb Planter specially
made, and by its use much time is saved and the turf is not spoilt. Particulars as to its use are given on
page 98. In shrubbery borders and in hard ground our special Bulb Dibber should always be used, the
planting taking place after the first autumn rains ; a hole is made the requisite depth, some fresh soil put
in, and then the bulb inserted, after which the hole is filled up.

In Selecting Positions the first consideration should be what best suits the subjects to be
planted : too often shade-loving plants are fount! struggling for existence in full sun, and vice versa. In the
following pages at the heading of each family we indicate as far as possible its cultural requirements.
In planting beneath trees select spots where the soil is deepest and the drip least, which means avoiding
the main branches or arms.

Cutting of Grass. — It is advisable that this be done as late in September as possible, so as to
ensure it being short at the time the bulbs flower. In meadowland Spring-flowering bulbs in no way affect
the hay crop, which may be cut at the usual season.

§ indicates those flowei's which will thrive in shady places, under trees, on shady banks,
etc., or may be planted in the open border.

* indicates those bulbs, etc., which are essentially wood plants, and should only be grrown
in shady situations.

iTir For full descriptions see body of Catalogue.

per per per

1000 100 doz.

d. s. d. s. d

gAUium Moly, yellow 21 o... a 3...0 4

§ ,, neapolitanum, pure white 30 o... 3 6...0 6

gAnemone, single, fine mixed 28 o... 3 0...0 5

§ ,, double mixed 6o o... 6 6...1 o

§ ,, single “Bride, "snow-white 30 o... 3 6...0 6

§ ,, fUlgens, dazzling scarlet .,.70 o... 7 6...t o

§ ,, apennina, pale blue 75 o... 8 6...1 3

§ ,, ,, alba, white — ... 7 6...1 3

§ ,, blanda taurlca, mostly

per per
100 doz.
s it. s. d

SAnemone Japonica, White 35 0...5 o

§ ,, rose 35 O...S o

!j ,, ,. crimson 35 o...s o

* , , nemorosa, double white 9 6...1 4

* ,, ,, single white 6 6. ..1 o

* ,, palmata, yellow 18 6. ..2 8

* ,, ,, alba, white 10 6...1 6

* ,, ranunouloides, yellow 6 6...i o

ijAnthericum Liliago (St. Bernard’s

Lily), flowers snow-white 35 o...s o

...10

10

BARR'S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR EXTENSIVE PLf^NTlNG- eon/imteti.
per looD
s. </.

gAnthericum LUiastrum (St.

Bruno’s LUy), large,
snow-white, /fwc in grass —

§ ,, ramosum, pure white,

graeeful in grass —

gAsphodelus ramosus, white —

Brodlsea ^randiflora, blue, J ft. —

gCamassia esculenta, pui ple 30

gChionodoxa LucUisa 40

§ ,, sardensls, deep true blue.. . 35
gColchicums, see Meadow Saffron.
gCrocus, purples and blues

100 doz.
s. d. s. d

•35 O -S o

■35 °S °
— ...8 6
. 6 6. ..I o

. 3 6...0 6
. 4 6...0 8
4 o. -o 7

mixed 18

6...

2

0...0

4

§

striped mixed ....

18

6...

2

0...0

4

white ,,

18

6...

2

0...0

4

§ ..

golden-yeUow ....

18

6...

2

0. .0

4

§

Mixed purples,
white, yellow, etc.

blues,
18

6...

2

0...0

4

§ „

Cloth of Gold

21

0...

2

3 -o

4

§Crocu8 speciosus, bright
Aulumn-Howering... .

blue,

42

0...

4

6...0

8

gCrocus, beautiful species to natur-
alise on rockwork, &c., p, 29.

§Crown Imperials, in mixture ... —

...8

6

•Cyclamen europseum, crimson... —

...21

0 -Z

6

• ,, neapolitanum, with varie-

gated foliage —

••■25

0. 3

6

• ,, repandum —

...42

0...5

6

Daffodils, to Naturalise —

g ,, splendid mixed 25

0... 2

9...

g ,, Chalice-cup, mixed 32

6... 3

6... -

g ,, Poet’s, mixed 35

o... 3

9...

g ,, Trumpets, mixed 37

6... 4

0... “

•Dog’s-Tooth Violet, purple 75

0... 8

6... I

3

* .. rose ss

0... 6

0...0

10

* .. „ ., white 55

0... 6

0...0

10

• ,, ,, ,, large-flowered.

mixed 55

o... 6

0...0

10

• ,, ,, American large-

flowered vars., mixed —

...12

6. ..I

9

gPeathered Hyacinth (Muscari) 35

0... 4

0...0

7

•Fritillarla meleagris, mixed ... —

5

6...0

10

gFunkia (the Plantain Lily of

Japan), in mixture —

...30

0...4

6

§Galtonia candicans, snow-white,

handsome, 3 to 6 ft 70

0... 7

6... I

3

gGladlolus hyzantinus 55

0... 6

0...0

10

§ ,, ColvlUei, crimson-purple. ..35

0... 4

0...0

7

§ ,, ,, The Bride, snow-white 35

0... 4

0...0

7

,, Early, fine mixed 25

0... 2

9...0

5

,, Brenchleyensis, scarlet . ..70

0... 7

6... I

3

gHelleborus, mixed (Lenten Roses) —

• -35

0...5

0

gHemerocallis (Day Lilies), mixed —

...30

o .„4

0

Hyacinths, miniature, mixed ... —

...10

6...1

6

gHyacintbus amethystinus.

beautiful sky-blue flowers,

i ft 35

0... 4

0...0

7

, , candicans, see Galtonia.

girls. Bulbous English, mixed ...60

0... 6

6...1

0

g ,, Bulbous, Spanish, mixed ,..12

6... I

4...0

3

,, Tall Flag, mixed 90

0...10

6... I

6

,, germanlca, blue —

...25

0...3

6

,, florentina, white —

•■•5

0

,, Dwarf Flag, mixed, for

sunny banks —

...15

0...2

6

Jonquil, single, sweet-scented ...25

0... 2

9...0

5

gLilium auratum

§ ,, candidum, white

§ , , longiflorum, large white . .
§ ,, martagon, purple

§

speciosum rubrum,
son and white .......

let, tiger-spotted

umbellatum, mixed reds...

gMeadow Saffron, mixed

gMilla uniflora, white and bh
§ ,, ,, violaoea, blue and

violet, i ft. .
Montbretla crocosmseflora.

blue-black

comosum ( Tassel Hya-
cinth)

plumosum (Ostrich
Feather, or F '
Hyacinth)

montanum, white .
nutans, silvery grey

and

green , valuable cut flower
•Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal),
taU

* ,, ,, ,, dwarf

Scblzostylis coccinea, scarlet ... —

§ ,, ,, taurica, light blue,

§ ,, bifolia, deep blue, dwarf. . 35

gSnowdrops, single 22

§ ,, double 35

§ ,, Elwes' Giant Single 10

•Snowflakes, Spring-flowering

s.

d. s.

d. s,

d

. —

...40

0...5

6

. —

...25

o.. 3

6

. —

,..32

6.. 4

6

, —

,..42

0...5

6

r —

■ .42

0...5

6

. —

■ ■•55

0...7

6

—

...14

6. ..2

0

, —

.■.25

0...3

6

65

0... 7

0...I

0

, —

...12

6. ..I

9

.18

6... 2

0...0

4

18

6... 2

0...0

4

■35

0... 4

0...0

7

30

0... 3

6...0

6

25

O... 2

9...0

5

50

0 ■■ 5

6...0

10

■17

6... I

10.. .0

3

.30

0... 3

6...0

6

. —

... 7

6... I

3

!

... 6

6... I

0

35

’‘)

0... 4

0...0

7

30

0... 3

6...0

6

.

...12

6... I

9

...12

6... I

9

L —

... 8

6. ..I

3

... 9

6...1

4

. —

...10

6. ..I

6

32

0... 3

6...0

6

...10

6...1

6

0...0

6.. .0
0...0

3 .. .0

— ... 5 6...0 10

Summer-flowering 45 o... 5

Solomon's Seal, see Polygonatum

gSpirsea Japonica, white

g ,, palmata, crimson

gStaxcb or Grape Hyacinth,
see Muscari.

Sternbergia lutea major (Lily of

the Field), yellow

STassel Hyacinth, see Muscari.

Tulips, single. Rainbow mixture 55

,, Double ,, £0

§ ,, May-flowering, “Cottage”
Tulips, mixed. ..60
§ ,, ,, “Old English,”

mixed

§ ,, ,, Darwin, mi.\ed 75

giVood Hyacinths (Scilla), mixed 32

§ ,, ,, blue

g ,, ,, white 35

^Winter Aconites, yellow i8

gZephyrantlies Candida {Flcnver
of the West Wind), white

— ...6 o

— ...7 6

— ...15 0...2 3

6 0...0 10
6 6.,. I o

o... 6 6. ..I o

—

.21

0...3

0

■75

0..

. 8

6... I

3

32

6..

■ 3

6...0

6

■30

0..

■ 3

6...0

6

35

0..

■ 4

0...0

7

t8

6..

. 2

0...0

4

. 6

6...1

0

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Hardy Spring Carpeting and Bedding Plants

For Autumn Planting.

To associate with Spring-Flowering Bulbs in beds and borders or the wild garden.

For Spring decoration in association with bulbs the following plants will be found most useful. By their use
as a groundwork or edging the most beautiful harmonies of colour may be obtained. Few sights in Spring
arc more beautiful than masses of the gold, white, and blue of the Alyssum, Arabis, and Aubrietia associated with
breadths of Daffodils, Scillas, Muscaris, etc., or For^et-me-Nots {Myosotis) and Golden Polyanthuses jningHng
with Daffodils or with gorgeous and stately Darwin Tulips, etc. The Acaenas, Arenarla balearica, Mossy
Saxlfragas and Thymes make beautiful carpets of foliage for the smaller and daintier spring bulbous flowers, like
Narcissi Cyclamineus, Minimus and Trlandrus, also Chlonodoxas, Small Crocus Species, etc.

AC.^N A (New Zealand Bur), producing dense close carpets of evergreen foliage, rapid growers. each— s. d

BuCha.na.niy foliage beautiful soft pea-green, ht. 2 in per doz. 5/- o 6

I nernnISt producing close cushion of bronzy grey-green foliage ; effective rapid carpeting plant „ 5/- o 6

mlCfOphylla* very close growing small bronze foliage covered in summer and autumn with crimson

spiny balls ; a good rock plant, i in per doz. 5/- o 6

Novae-Zealandlse* foliage bronzy green, spreading rapidly, 2 in ,, 5/- o 6

ACHI LLEA tomentosa* a fine dwarf subject for permanent edging or rock work, dark green prostrate

persistent foliage with heads of golden flowers in spikes 6 in. high per doz. 5/- o 6

AJUCA reptans atro-purpurcai foliage rich purple-bronze, dwarf spreading habit, 6 in. ,, 5/- o 6

ALYSSUIVI saxatlle compactum (Gold Dust), covered during May with sheets of golden-yellow

flowers, ht. J ft per loo, 21/-; per doz. 3/6 o 4

.. fl.pl., a beautiful new doublC^flowered form of the Gold Dust, producing masses

of brilliant golden-yellow flowers, J ft. Award of Merit R.H.S o 6

ANEIVIONE Pulsatilla (The Pasque Flower), beautiful violet-coloured flowers of large size, flowers
and foliage covered with long silken hairs ; the seed heads are also very handsome and prized for cutting,
early summer-flowering, J ft per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6 o 4

ANTENNARIA tomentosa (Snow In Summer), persistent close grey foliage, fine bedder, I in. „ 3/6 o 4

ARABIS alhida superba (White Rock Cress), covered during April and May with sheets of white

flowers, ht. J ft. per 100,21/-; per doz. 3/6 o 4

,, „ fl. pi., covered with sprays of double pure white sweet-scented flowers, ht. 3 ft. ; a

lovely subject for associating with Tulips per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/6 o 4

ARENARIA balearica (Creeping Sand Wort), producing a perfectly dose green carpet studded with

numerous white starry flowers, ht. i in. ; a valuable plant for rapidly covering bare rock per doz. 5/- o 6

ARMERIA inaritima Laucheana, valuable for permanent edgings, dense compact deep green

tufts, studded with small spikes of crimson flowers, J ft per doz. 3/6 o 4

„ „ alba, forming neat tufts studded with white flowers, I ft „ 3/004

AUBRIETIA (Rock Cress), valuable for associating with the golden Alyssum and white Arabis, lit. 3 to 4 in.

Bl-ldesmald, a lovely new variety, raised at our Nurseries, soft blush-coloured flowers ..per doz. 5/- o 6

Crimson King, deep crimson, showy 5/. o 6

Dr. IVIulCS, deep violet-purple 5/. o 6

Fire King, rich crimson ,, 5/. o 6

graeca, selected form, soft pale lavender self, good close habit .. .. „ s/- o 6

Lavender, clear lavender-blue, beautiful cool colour 5/. q 6

LeiChtlinI, deep rose „ 5/. o 6

ivioerheimi, rose-coloured 5/- o 6

IVIrS* E. rVI . CrOSfleld, large flowers of a rich violet-blue, very free, <rAr/r<i 5/. o 6

Peter Barr, rich glowing purple ,, 5/. o 6

Royal Purple, rich purple, good 5/. o 6

AURICULA, mixed hardy border varieties, a fine strain of our own, containing a charming

variety of colour ; a good hardy race of Auriculas per 100, 32/- 5 per doz. 4/6 o 6

CERASTIUM arvense compactum, very close prostrate green foliage with a mass of white
blossoms in early summer; a charming plant for covering banks and mounds and to

naturalise per doz. 4/6 o 6

„ tomentosum (Snow In Summer), foliage silvery grey, flowers white, produced at tlie

end of May, ht. 4 in per doz. 4/6 o 6

CHEIRANTHUS Alllonl, an exceedingly showy rock and border plant, producing from spring to

autumn brilliant orange-coloured flowers, i ft o 6

DAISIES, Rob Roy {syn. Rubens), crimson-scarlet per too, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 —

Snowball, pure white „ 10/6; „ 1/6 —

Giant Flowered Double Rose, flowers of immense size ai/-; „ 3/- —

i> >1 )i White „ 21/-; „ 3/- —

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SPRING CARPETING AND BEDDING PLAINTS— conO'fiU£(/.

DI AN THUS (Alpine or Rock Plnks),rharmingsuimner-flowering border or rock*plants, more or less fragrant ;
dHlgluful subjects for planting in crevices of rockwork, old walls, etc., where they are soon quite at
home. Plant in sunny situations and add lime or mortar rubble with soil at time of planting. each

Caeslus (Cheddar Pink), bright rosy pink, fragrant, 4 in per doz. 5/-

deltoldes roseus (Maiden Pink), rose, a gem for the rock garden, A ft ,, 5/-

,, albUS. white, very pretty, Aft 5/

CENTIANA aca.ul Is (The Garden Gentlanella), large erect bell-shaped deep blue (lowers in spring, in

bloom more or less throughout the year, \ ft Sltong clumps, per doz. 5/.

HERNIARIA grIaDrai useful evergreen carpeting plant, spreading rapidly, foliage remains a fresh vivid
green all the year round ; valuable for rockwork, and as a carpet to dwarf-growing bulbs . . . .per doz. 3/6

IVI YOSOTlSt Barr's Alpine Bluet compact dwarf habit, flowers intense blue, 9 in ,, 3/-

Barr'S Blue Kingr* rich deep blue, very fine, 10 in 3/.

NEPETA IVluSSlnlt clouds of light blue flowers May to September; excellent for borders or rock

garden, i ft per 100, 38/ ; per doz. 5/-

PAPAVER nudlcaule* mixed colours, white, orange, and yellow „ 16/-; „ »/5

PHLOX SUPulata (American Moss Pink), covering the ground with a green moss-like carpet, and pro-
ducing dainty bright-coloured flowers during May.

annulatat flowers bluish white per doz. 5/-

atro-lllaclna, deep lilac 5/.

BrigrHtnesSt bright rose with scarlet eye 5/-

grandiflorat soft delicate rose-pink 5/.

Gt F. Wilson* lovely soft heliotrope-blue 5/.

POLYANTHUS, Barr’S Highly coloured large-flowered strain perioo,i8/-; „ 2/6

Barr’s large-flowered Yellow and Orange strain, a ebanning associate for Blue

Forget-me-nots (Myosotis) and Tulips per 100, i8/-; per doz. 2/6

Barr’s large-flowered White strain, very beautiful „ xs/-; „ 2/6

PRIIVIROSE, Single English Yellow ,, 775; „ 1/6

Barr’s Single Blue Shades „ 5/-

Barr’s Highly coloured per 100, 25/-; „ 3/5

SAPON ARIA OCymoldeS splendens, producing sheets of vivid crimson flowers, 3 in. „ 5/-

SAXIFRACAS, Mossy Varieties, etc., forming fresh green mossy carpets covered during May
with dainty flower spikes.

decipiens grandiflora, producing sprays o( beautiful white flowers per doz. 7/5

Guildford Seedling, flowers crimson-red „ 5/.

hypnoldes densa (Mossy Saxifrage) 4/6

muscoldes, Stormonth’s Variety, small pink flowers, dense green foliage, 3 in

OPPOSltlfOlia splendens, sheets of rosy crimson flowers during March and April ; a chai*ming

alpine species

trifurcata, flowers white, rapid grower per doz. 5/-

umProsa (London Pride), white and pink flowers, i ft per 100, 21/- ; „ 2/6

Wallace! CamposI), beautiful large pure white flowers, May and June, 8 in „ 5/6

Mixed iviossy Varieties for carpeting per 100, 30/- „ 4/-

SCABIOSA Pterocephala (s^>n. parnassi), a charming dwarf Alpine species, studded in summer

with pretty mauve-purple flowers, A ft pei doz. 5/-

SILENE (The Catchfly), very charming dwarf Alpine plants.

acaullS (Moss Campion), dense green cushions studded with miniature bright pink flowers, J ft

alpestrls (Alpine Catchfly), sheets of charming glistening white flowers, J ft., May to July, per doz. 5/-

THYMUS lanuglnosus, the Woolly-Leaved Mountain Thyme „ 4/6

,) Serpyllum splendens, a beautiful variety of the Wild Mountain Thyme, with vivid

crimson flowers per doz. 7/6

,, alPuS, producing sheets of snowy white flowers „ 5/.

„ ,, COCCineuS, sheets of brilliant crimson flowers ,, 5/.

TIARELLA COrdIfolia (Foam Flower;, producing little plumes of feathery white flowers from April

to June, ht. 6 to 8 in per doz. 5/- o 6

VERONICA pectinata rosea, a trailing species, flowers rose-coloured, pretty on rockwork, 2 in. ..06
Incana, eflcctive silvery grey foliage and showy violet-blue flowers, June to Aug., i ft. ; valuable for

massing on rockwork, etc per 100, 32/- ; per doz. 4/6 o 6

Teucrium duPIa, of prostrate growth, with shiny evergreen foliage, smothered in early summer

with dainty spikes of brilliant blue flowers, 4 in per doz. 5/6 o 6

.» M Trchanc, light blue flowers and golden-yellow foliage, 4 in. ; a very pretty plant o 9

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A Few Fine Novelties and Specialities

In Bulbs and Tubers for 1914.

Those bulbs and tubers marked thus x ripen late in the year and are sent out from
November to March. All other bulbs, etc., are ready for despatch in September. Orders
which embrace earlier and later ripening bulbs, etc., will be executed therefore in two parts.

each— 5. d

AMARYLLIS Belladonna. Parker!, a very handsome new hybrid of Amaryllis Bella-
donna crossed with Brunsvigia Josephinse, producing a handsome umbel of i8 or more ^
rose-coloured flowers, deepening with age and slightly tinged yellow towards centre ; it
makes a handsome pot plant 5 6

ANEMONE

“St. Brigid,” an extra fine strain of these lovely Poppy Anemones, flowers very large,
mostly semi-double, with finely divided petals, and of the most brilliant and varied shades
of colour, all having a handsome blue-black central boss ; ht. : ft. ( fVe send out only

healthy young flowering roots giving the best results) per too, Io/6 ; per doz. l/6 —

“Cornflower,” a very beautiful new variety with elegant fully double flowers of a dark

amethyst-blue per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

Perle Angevine, a very beautiful Chrysanthemum-flowered Anemone with large

pure white double and semi-double flowers, ht. i ft per too, 18/6 ; per doz. 2/8 o 3

St. Beivo, a beautiful new race of Anemones, osiginating from the large-flowered Anemone
fulgens aldborohensis ; the flowers, which are produced from early March to end of April,
are large and graceful and range in colour from rose, salmon, and brick-red to dark carmine

and sometimes white, ht. I ft per too, 32/6 ; per doz. 4/6 —

ASTILBE Arendsi — Beautiful New Hybrids. Very lovely and effective hardy border
plants, for July and August decoration, ht. 2 to 3 ft.

X Avalanche, having elegant foliage and noble plumes of snowy while flowers larger than

those of most varieties ; a fine pot plant and forcer per doz. lo/6 i o

X Ceres, producing an abundance of bushy heads of deep pink flowers ,, 10/6 i o

X Venus, producing very elegttnt pyramidal spikes of deep rose-coloured flowers ,, 15/- i 6

CROCUS, Bare and Beautiful Species, autumn, winter, and spring-flowering, gems for the
rock garden and pots. Special descriptive list on application.

CROCUS Bleu Celeste and Margot, two lovely pale blue large-flowered Spring bedding
crocuses, see page 28.

FREESIA.— Beautiful New Varieties, strongly recommended as pot plants and to cut for vases.

Their colours are bright and attractive and all are delightfully fragrant.

Canari, flowers very large, pale soft chrome-yellow shading to primrose with golden

markings on lower petals, very beautiful per doz. 15/- i 6

Dainty, flowers a pretty rose-lilac shading to white towards centre with bright yellow blotch

on lower petal per doz. 21/- 2 o

Heliotrope, flowers of a lovely soft heliotrope-lilac colour ,, 21/- 2 o

Mauve Ideal, flowers very large, delicate silvery lavender, tube and centre white coloured

chrome at base, centre golden-blotched, very beautiful 3 ^

Robinetta, flowers large, rosy lake with white throat darkly veined and yellow centre ;

the richest coloured of this type 2 6

Barr’S Beautiful New Hybrids, containing a great variety of colours— rose, pink,
ruby, salmon, coppery bronze, apricot, yellow, primrose, lavender, etc.

per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

GALANTHUS Elwesii, cultivated bulbs, blooming a little later than the collected bulbs,
and having larger and more solid flowers. A grand Giant Snowdrop for flower borders, rock

garden or pots Estra strong bulbs, per 1,000, 60, 1-; per too, 6/6 ; per doz. i/- —

„ „ Monster bulbs „ 7/6 ; ,, 1/3 —

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^ GLADIOLUS ** Europe,” Ihc largest and finest White Autumn Gladiolus {Gantfavt/isis) yet

raised and a grand acquisition per doz. 21/- 2 o

HYACINTHS Many-Flowered, a great novelty, bulbs specially prepared for producing
many good spikes of bloom from one bulb, from five to seven and more. PP'g strou^fy
recommend them for culture in pots and bowls as they are early flowering and remarkably
decoraiive. Treatment same as for other Hyacinths. Colours deep crimson, pale
porcelain-blue, rose-pink, silvery lilac, and snow-white each colour^ per doz. 10/6 i o

HYACINTH New Early “Rosy Dawn,” a valuable new early flowering variety, having
the light graceful habit of the Roman Hyacinth, but with longer and larger spikes of a pretty
light rose-pink; it can easily be had in bloom by January 1 st... per too, 55/-; per doz. 7/6 o 8

hyacinths Miniature Extra Early, specially prepared for early forcing, see page 46.

IRIS Blue Giant, a grand new English Iris with flowers of remarkable size, the standards
being 2-J in. long and 2 in. across, violet-purple marbled black, while the falls are 3^ in. long
and 2j in. broad, of a brilliant blue with velvety black spotting and marbling and a very-
conspicuous creamy while blotch with yellow streak ; a noble plant, ht. 2^ ft. First-Class

Certikica'I'e, Haarlem 2 6

Sfracilipes, a rare and dainty Japanese alpine species forming cushions of soft green foliage

from which rise slender spikes of soft lilac-blue flowers with golden crest, ht. 4 in., per doz. 15/- i 6
King of the Blues, the Finest Blue English Iris, flowers large and handsome,
of a brilliant dark blue with the standards more or less flaked a darker shade, fine robust

grower, ht. 22 in per too, 15/; per doz. 2/3 o 3

nepalensis, a beautiful species sent to us from Simla and a charming plant for rockwork ;
flowers lavender with drooping standards and falls, having a golden-yellow crest tipped
lavender ; il likes a very rich light moist vegetable soil and half sunny situation, and the

roots should be lifted in Autumn and stored in dry soil until Spring 2 6

Royal Blue, a remarkably fine new Spanish Iris, standards rich blue-purple, of
a fine dark azure-blue with striking golden-orange blotch, a large handsome flower, ht.

24 in per too, io .'6 ; per doz. 1/6 o 2

Wilsoni, a fine new species collected by Mr. Wilson in China and closely allied to I. sibirica,
standards prim rose, primrose-yellow with deeper colouring at base and with handsome
brown markings per doz. 10/6 i O

For other beautiful English and Spanish Irises, New Giant Early Xiphium Irises, etc.,

see pages 47 to 54.

LACHENALIA His Reverence, a very beautiful new variety hearing fine spikes of large
bells shaded pale citron and soft green, forming a beautiful contrast to other Lachcnalias,
fine strong grower per doz. 7/6 o 8

LILIUM candidum (The Madonna Lily) very large bttlbs, per too, 45/- ; per doz. 6/6 o 7

I, ,, ,, ...a fnv monster bulbs, „ 60/-; ,, 8/609

,, speciosum, a distinct and rare variety of the Madonna Lily, producing

black stems about si.v feet high, bearing 20 or more fine white flowers ; a
very reliable grower per doz. 15/- I 6

LILIUM dfturicum luteum (.yoz Yellow Queen), a lovely new variety of the Siberian
Lilium dauricum, of vigorous growth with erect stems bearing a handsome umbel of upright
cup-shaped flowers, of a clear yellow slightly shaded red towards centre, ht. 35 ft., per doz. 7/6 o 8

X LILIUM regfale {syn. myriophyllum), a rare and beautiful Chinese Lily having the
appearance of a refined Lilium Brownii ; it bears in July on a sturdy leafy stem three to four
trumpet-shaped flowers of great sultstance, expanded at mouth, colour inside waxy white,
flushed yellow, back of petals broadly banded ruby-red, anthers golden, sweet-scented ht. 3 ft.
to 5 ft. Well established specimens attain a height of 7 ft. with 7 flowers on a stem ...7/6 & 10 6

X MONTBRETIA Star of the East (new 1912 ), the finest Montbretia yet raised and a
great advance on all others. It produces bold spikes of very large erect flowers expanding
quite flat, orange-gold with lemon eye, and orange*red on back of petals ; remarkably hand-
some. First-Class CiiRTiFicATK R.M.S., August 13 , 1912 15 o

For other beautiful New Hybrid Montbretias, see page 66,

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MOR/EA iridioides Johnson!, a most beautiful and rare plant of easy culture in a coot
greenhouse. Although allied to M. iridioides, it is very distinct from it, as the flowers are
much larger, inea.suring nearly 4 in. across, and of great .substance, while instead of lasting a
very short time they remain open for several days. The colour is very chaste, the petals
being white with a pretty orange blotch and finely reticulated at base, while the petaloid
stigmas are a pretty lavender shade. The elegant grassy foliage grows i\ ft. high, and the
branching flower stem 3 ft. The flowers are produced in succession over a long period. It
requires a light gravelly loam soil with a few lumps of charcoal and good drainage. A
minimum temperature of 55® in winter is sufficient for it, while an airy, sunny situation is
recommended, and plenty of water during summer.

One or two fine flowering clumps each 10 o

One or two flowering plants, in 48 size pots ,, 2 2 o

Smaller Plants, in small pots >> 050

MUSCARI

“ Heavenly Blue,” the most beautiful of all Starch and Grape Hyacinths, and one of the
loveliest blue flowers of spring,

monster bulbs giving an abundance of /Ictwer, per 1000, 90/- ; per too, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6

Masseyanum, a very distinct new Tassel-Hyacinth with bright rosy coloured flowers

per doz. 21/- 2

SPARAXIS Scarlet Gem, flowers brilliant velvety scarlet with yellow centre, producing
a gorgeous effect of colour when massed in borders or on rockwork ; a gem for sunny
situations outdoors or for pots, ht. ^ ft por too, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3

TULIPS— May-flowering. A few beautiful and striking varieties.

Golden Bronze (4), a remarkably handsome and beautiful Cottage Tulip, flower large
and cup-shaped of beautiful .symmetry, colour glossy golden-bronze shaded mahogany
towards centre, ht. 26 in. ; quite an artist’s flow’er. {See Coloured Plate)

per too, 60/-; per doz. 8/6 o

Louis XIV. (4), a stately Cottage Tulip, bearing globular flowers of immense size, with
broad petals rich purple heavily flushed golden-bronze at margin, inside golden-bronze
shading to bronzy purple, very tall and stately ; remarkably handsome, ht. 26 in. Certifi-
cate OF Merit R.I 3 .S. {Coloured Plate, yil) 30/- 2

Moonlight (i), a very beautiful Cottage Tulip with long elegant flowers of a delicate pale
primrose ; a most valuable Tulip for llow'er borders or cutting, ht. 20 in. {See Coloured

Plate) psf i°°> i °

Mrs. Kerrell, a most lovely Cottage Tulip of elegant form with pointed petals, the three
outer ones slightly reflexing, colour a beautiful light rose with delicate amber tinge, centre

white bordered electric blue, ht. 18 in., very scarce. (Coloured Plate, yi.) per doz. 25/- 2

Quaintness (4), a very distinct Cottage Tulip, large handsome long flowers, inside
shaded mahogany on a dark golden ground, outside flushed deep rose. Award of Merii
P^"" 36/- 3

Sensation, a remarkably handsome new Parrot Tulip and a great novelty, flowers \ery
large, with deeply cut and curling petals, heavily blotched and striped blackish purple on a
white ground, quite a new colour in Parrot Tulips. Botairical Certificate R.H.S.,
igi2 {only a feio bulbs for sale) 10

Walter T. Ware, a grand Cottage Tulip, and the richest deep golden of all, flowers
globular, with broad petals, the three outer ones reflexing at the top, very beautiful. A

wonderful lasting Tulip, ht. 18 in. Award of Merit R.H.S 3

TULIPS, Choice Species, all very beautiful. See page 95.

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VELVETY GRASS PATHS.

A charming feature in well-laid-out Spring gardens are close velvety grass walks. They are soft to
walk upon, restful to the eye, and provide a delightful contrast to the colours in the flower border.

BARR’S SPECIAL GRASS SEED FOR PATHS has been found a great success per lb., 2/.

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

Winter S Early Spring-Flowering Bulbs

FOR CULTURE IN VASES AND BOWLS
In Barr's New Peat-fibre Mixture

A charming effect can be obtained by growing spring-flowering bulbs in fancy vases
and bowls, with or without drainage holes, by simply using our specially prepared Peat-
flbpe, Shell and Charcoal Mixture (3^. 6(/. per bushel, per peck, ready for use) ;
the mixture is light, clean, and nice to handle, and remains sweet (an important matter
where the vases have no drainage holes) ; indeed, it is in every way preferable for growing
bulbs in fancy bowls and vases for indoor decoration, being not only cleaner, but a
warmer and better moisture-holding medium.

We recommend for culture in bowls or vases the following: — Roman and Italian
Hyacinths, Miniature and Largo-flowered Hyacinths (especially those specially
prepared for early forcing), Dairodiis, Polyanthus and Poetaz Narcissi, Due Van Thol
and May-flowering Tulips, Chionodoxas, Crocuses, Froesias, Fritillarias, Irises
Alata, Reticulata, and Persica, Muscarl Azureum, Early Scillas, Snowdrops, Jonquils,
and Retarded Lilies of the Valley. If bowls of Retarded Lilies of the Valley are
planted fortnightly during Autumn, a succession of these beautiful flowers can be
maintained from September to Christmas.

Full Cultural Directions on page 3.

Barr’s 21/- Collection of Bulbs for Bowls and Vases

Containing a judicious selection of Bulbs for growing in the Peat-fibre Mixture
and which will give a succession of bloom from late Autumn and Spring.

All extra large

12 White Roman Hyacinths
6 Shell-Pink Italian Hyacinths
6 Miniature Hyacinths, specially prepared for
early flowering, in 2 coiours
6 Large-flowered Hyacinths for later flower-
ing, in 2 coiours

12 Liiy of the Yailey, retarded crowns
6 Daffodil Golden Spur
6 „ Obvallaris

6 „ Albicans

6 „ Empress

6 Single Jonquil
6 Campanelle Jonquil
6 Polyanthus Narcissus Snowflake

selected Bulbs

6 Polyanthus Narcissus Grand Soleil d'Or
3 Poetaz Narcissus Aspasia
6 Crocus, large-flowered purple
6 „ „ white

6 Chionodoxa Lucilise
6 Elwes’ Giant Snowdrops
6 Muscari Azureum
6 Freesia refracta
3 Fritillaria Meieagris purpie
3 „ „ white

3 Darwin Tulip Ciara Butt
3 „ „ Pride of Haariem

3 Cottage Tulip Gesneriana iutea
6 „ „ Ingiescombe Pink

Barr's 10/6 Collection of Bulbs for Bowls and Vases

All extra large selected Bulbs

6 White Roman Hyacinths
3 Shell- Pink Italian Hyacinths
3 Miniature Early Hyacinth Pink
3 Large- flowered Hyacinth Blue
6 Lily of the Valley, retarded crowns
6 Daffodil Obvallaris
6 „ Empress

6 Single Jonquil

6 Polyanthus Narcissus Grand Soleil d'Or
3 Poetaz „ Aspasia

6 Crocus, large-flowered purple
6 „ „ white

6 Elwes’ Giant Snowdrops
6 Muscari Azureum
3 Fritillaria purpie
6 Darwin Tulip Ciara Butt
3 Cottage „ Gesneriana lutea

Collections similar to above made up specially lo any desired value to meet customers' individual

requirements.

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DESeRIPTIVE LIST ©F

The Best Bulbs, Tubers, etc.

FOR ALL SEASONS AND CLIMATES.

ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED FOR EASY REFERENCE.

In the following pages we give descriptions, as far as space permits, of the various Bulbs, etc.,
with general notes as fo their cultural requirements. The illustrations are mostly reproductions, on a
greatly reduced scale, of photographs taken at our Nurseries.

Great care is taken in the selecting of our Bulbs, these being drawn from the best bulb farms
only. High-class Daffodils and Tulips, etc., also many rare and beautiful bulbous plants, we are
cut-selves large grouers of.

X Those bulbs and tubers marked thus x ripen late and are sent out from November
to March. All other bulbs, etc., are ready for despatch in September and October. Orders
which embrace early and late ripening bulbs, etc., will be executed therefore in two parts.

each—

X ACHIMENES, a charming family of plants with brilliantly coloured elegant flowers making
a very pleasing decoration in the greenhouse from early Summer onwards ; in colour they
range from vermilion and scarlet to rose, lavender-blue, and white, etc. Pot in rich light
soil in batches Irom February to April (5 roots to a 5-inch pot) and plunge in a gentle bottom
heat ; when in bloom they may be removed to any ordinary greenhouse or conservatory.

5 each of 10 distinct varieties, 10/6 ; 5 each of 5 distinct varieties, 5/6
Beautiful Hybrids, mixed, containing a great variety of charming colours

per too, 14/6 ; per doz. 2/- —

tubiflora (sjy». Dolichodeira), a valuable but little known pot-plant for greenhouse,

bearing trusses of long tubular white flowers which have a delicious fragrance ...per doz. 6/6 o 7

ACIDANTHERA bicolor. Plant in Spring, Spring Bulb Catalogue.

ACONITE-Winter. See Winter Aconite.

ADONIS amurensis, producing graceful fern-like foliage and large single yellow flowers

during February and March ; plant from Sept, to Nov., ht. i ft I o

AGAPANTHUS (African Lily). Plant in Spring, see Spring Bulb List.

xALBUCA Nelsoni, a lovely bulbous plant from the Cape, producing in July and August
handsome spikes of almond-scented pure white flowers, with brown stripe down petal (under
glass pure while), ht. 3 ft. ; plant out of doors under a south wall in Spring, and lift the
bulbs in Autumn ; or pot up in late Autumn for greenhouse culture per doz. 12/6 i 3

allium, a decorative and showy family of hardy Spring- and Summer-flowering bulbs, valuable
alike for borders or rockwork and for naturalising in woods, etc. They are Spring-flowering
except where otherwise stated ; plant Sept, to Nov.

acumineitum, with beautiful soft rosy lilac flowers in umbels, ht. i ft per doz. 4/6 o 5

£tlbO-pilOSUm, a striking species with large heads of lilac flowers and downy white foliage I 6

Sizurcum, handsome intense blue flowers in July, very attractive, ht. 2 ft per doz. 3/6 o 4

descendans, producing in July heads of dark red-purple floweis, ht. 2 ft ,, 3 /^ o 4

fl 3 .VUIV 1 , small canary-yellow flowers in graceful drooping umbel.-, very charming, July-

nowering, ht. f ft _ 5/6 o 6

giga.nteum, a handsome rare species with immense heads of greyish lilac flowers which

remain beautiful for a long time, ht. 3 ft 7 6

|i(3,r£l,t£iviense| a handsome plant, with very large broad glaucous-green foliage spreading

close to the ground, and large globular heads of reddish lilac flowers, ht. \ ft per doz. 2/6 o 3

Moly (Golden Garlic), showy bright yellow flowers in large handsome umbels, valuable

for flower borders and naturalisation, ht. l ft per 1000, 21/- ; per 100, 2/3 ; per doz. 4f/.

ne3.polit£inum, an elegant bouquet flower largely grown for the market, producing
numerous heads of graceful white flowers ; it is a charming plant to natulali^e in shady
woods, associated with the blue Wood Hyacinth, ht. 15 inch<>s

Extra strong bulbSj per too, 3/6 ; per doz. (3d. —

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ALLIUM , .

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Ostrowskianum (syn. oreophyllum), a charming species from Asia Minor, with
large heads of Ireautiful rose-coloured flowers, valuable for the rock garden and ilower border,

J per too, 5/- ; per doz. gf. —

pedemontanum (syn, narcissiflorum), rose-purple, drooping bell-shaped flowers in

clusters, heautiful and very distinct, ht. i ft. Award OK Merit K. II. S per doz. 6/6 o ^

Rosenbachianum, producing large round heads of purple-rose flowers, a very showy
variety, ht. zj ft pet doz. 7/6 o 8

roseum, beating umbels of bright rose-coloured flowers, ht. I ft. ... per too, 8/6 ; ,, 1/3 o 2

triquetrum, white, striped green, pretty drooping umbels, ht. I ft. ,, 12/6; ,, 1/9 o 2

zebdanense, producing umbels of pure white flowers on slender erect stems, in May,

per doz. 5/6 o 6

Many other species of Alliums can also be supplied.

these beautiful “ Peruvian Lilies” are easy to cultiv.ate, and produce in
Summer alrundance of showy attractive flowers, which last long in water when cut. They
like a well-drained light soil and a sunny situation. Auranliaca, chi/ensis, and /ntea produce
a most brilliant effect in the flower border. Plant from November to March with the top 6
inches below the surface, by preference close to a south wall or hedge, and protect, the
first Winter, with leaves or litter. They should be allowed to remain undisturbed, so as
to become well established. Pelegrina, Pulchra, and Revoluta are more lender, and delight
in hot dry sunny situations, such as under a south wall, and require protection in winter ;
they also make fine plants for a cool greenhouse,
aurantiaca. (syn. aurea), handsome flowers ranging from rieh to dark orange, spotted
carmine, very showy and valuable for cutting ; it should be grouped in every herl>aceous

border, ht. 3 ft per mo, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 o 2

Chilensis hybrida, mixed, beautiful shades of rose, crimson, yellow, buff, and blush,

with orange-yellow and crimson markings, ht. 2 ft per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 o 2

lutea, bright yellow flowersspotted carmine, very pretty, ht. 3 ft. ... ,, 10/6; ,, 1/6 o 2

pelegfrina alba, white, very chaste and beautiful, ht. i ft ,, 15/- ; ,, 2/3 o 3

,, fOSea, rose, beautifully spotted, ht. I ft ,, 15/-; ,, 2/3 o 3

psittacina (The Parrot Flower), bright crimson, splashed green and mahogany, ht. 2 ft.

per too, 12/6; per doz. 1/9 o 2

pulchra (syn. tricolor), white and yellow, blotched crimson, ht. i ft.

per 100, 32/6; ,, 4/6 o 5

revoluta, large heads of orange-red flowers, very handsome 5/6 o 6

K AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum), choice Greenhouse Varieties. These are

magnificent in the conservatory, and with management may be had in bloom for many months.

Culture. — P ot up the bulbs from December to March, and plunge the pots to the rim in a
gentle, steady, moist bottom heat ; thus treated, a vigorous leaf-growth is produced, and a strong
stem with a fine umbel of large flowers secured. In the absence of bottom heat they do well in an
ordinary greenhouse or sunny sitting-room window if potted up in February.

Barr’s Choice Unnamed Hybrids, extra strong flowering bulbs, rrrze

lo be satisfied with the fiowers, and have a good chance of getting new varieties of exceptional
per doz. 30/- ; each 2/9

Maginificent Large-flowered Named Amaryllis.

12 magnificent exhibition varieties £^ 7 o I 12 extra fine named varieties 5 o

® .. .. 4 o o I 12 good showy named ,, 36/-, 45/- & 330

Extra choice new varieties ... each 15/-, 21/-, 30/- & 42/-

AMARYLLIS- Various Species.

Belladonna (The Belladonna Lilyl, bearing in Autumn umbels of beautiful large delicate
pale rose flowers, ht. 2 1 in. If planted in light soil (the top 6 inches deep') against a warm south

wall, it will establish itself and bloom freely every year ... per doz. 7/6 & 10/6 ; each %d. & t/-

., Extra Large Bulbs per doz. 15/- ; e.ach 1/6

Belladonna purpurea maxima, a remarkably beautiful variety bearing handsome
bold umbels of large deep rose-coloured flowers, 9 to 10 on an umbel, delicately hyacinth-
scented, and flowering 2 to 3 weeks before the common Belladonna Lily, ht. 3 ft. It is a

very vigorous grower and is quite hardy planted against a warm south wall. ..per doz. 15/- ; each 1,6

See also Novelty List, page 13.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London.

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SINCLP. AND DOUBLE POPPY ANEMONES.

ANEMONE, or Windflower.

For brilliancy of colour few flowers can compare with the Anemone, which in
Spring produces its masses of bloom in endless variety of shades j all aie valuable for
cutting, lasting long in water.

Cui.TURE. — Any good soil, moderately well drained, suits the Poppy Anemone, I lant in
succession A. coronaria varieties from October to April, the roots four to six inches apart, at a
depth of two to three inches, choosing a dry day, and when the ground is in good working
condition. In April and May, during dry weather give them a good watering two or three times a
week, and when the dower buds a|ipear water them daily if necessary, fhe Spring plantings for
Summer and Autumn flowering should be in a situation where the ground is mots f and shaded
from the sun's rays after loom a.m., and the roots should be steeped in water for six hours before
planting. In cold, bleak, or low-lying districts it is advisable not to plant before December, and to
cover the beds lightly with long litter or cut evergreen branches until the plants are well in
leaf, and danger from severe frost is past.

BARR’S SINGLE POPPY ANEMONES.
Coronaria varieties.

These handsome Single Anemones have large beautiful
saucer-shaped Poppy-like blossoms, and during mild seasons,
or in sheltered situations, dower continuously throughout the
Winter and Spring. Those planted in early Spring are very
gay in May or June.

Empress (Victoria Giant or Caen Anemones), Extra
Fine Strain, a magnificent robust-growing race of Single
Poppy Anemones with immense saucer-sliaped dowers of the
most brilliant and varied colours, ht. I ft., per looo, 50/-;
per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. \od.

Eastern Queen, a grand showy Single Poppy Anemone
from Syria, bearing large handsome dowers of a brilliant deep
vermilion with narrow central creamy ring and blue-black boss,
producing a splendid ed'ect in the Spring dower garden,
ht. i ft., per 100, 10/6; per doz. 1/6.

The Bride, dowers pure white, beautiful, ht. | ft., per lOOO,
30/- ; per 100, 3/6; per doz. M.

Scarlet, a fine showy variety, ht. J ft., per 1000, 35/- i 4 /- i P« doz. 7 <f.

Blue, handsome blue dowers, lit. f ft , per 1000, 60/- ; per 100, 6/6; per doz i/-.

Extra Fine Mixed Single Poppy Anemones, containing many beautiful and brilliant colours,
ht. 3 ft., per 1000, 28/- ; per 100, 3/- ; per doz. 5rf.

BARR’S DOUBLE POPPY ANEMONES (Coronaria varieties).

The dowers resemble semi-double Hollyhocks, and are extremely handsome, ht. i ft. When
placid rom OeXr to December, they’^ dower in succession during the early Spring months,
while those planted from January to April dower in succession from April to July.

250 in 2 S splendid new varieties ... 21/- I 25 splendid new varieties, 5/-

100 „ 25 „ ,1 ” 9 /- 1 per 100. ner doz.

Barr’S Splendid Seedling Varieties, 6

lieautiful colours ^

Bluebeard, rich dark purplish blue, large-dowered ■■■■■■

Blush Beauty, white, daked, and shaded delicate rose-pink, beautiful

Chaoeau de Cardinal, large handsome cerise-scarlet dowers; there may be a

few white-daked dowers found among these ••••■•■

Rose de Nice, delicate rose, beautiful and distinct

Rose Mignon, dowers large, deep rose, very beautiful V'V 11 a l i rirli

Kina- isvn Vesuvius), dowers of perfect form and fully double, rich
brilhlnf sc^rletf a mo'stlriUing dower, both in the dower border or the dower vase
Snowball, very beautiful snowy white cj.irled dowers, resembling in form a white

incurved Ch^ysanthemum. First-Class Certificate

See also Novelty List, page 13.

.NEMON E Mort» n.|.

Scarlet Gem, brilliant crimson-scarlet with silvery centre, very showy, ht. ft. .... to 6...1 6

White Gem, remarkably beautiful, having silvery white ,7 6.. .2 6

Choice Mixed Starry Windflowers, ol various beautiful colours, ht. 5 ft

ti. s.

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ANEMONE ST. BRIGID. Semi-double Poppy Anemones.

A very lovely ami distinct strain, of graceful habit and producing
large flowers mostly semi-double with finely divided petals, of the
most brilliant colours, all showing a handsome blue-black central
boss, ht. I ft. ; greatly prized for cutting. IVe send out young
dowering roots, as they give much finer /lowers than older and
larger roots.

„ .... ... _ per loo per doz.

Barr’S Splendid Mixed Seedlings, pro- r. d. s. d

rlucing a great variety of brilliant and

beautiful colours per looo, 6o/- 6 6...I o

„ „ Extra Fine Strain lo 6...1 6

ANEMONE fulgens. The Scarlet Starry Windflower of
the Pyrenees and Greece. This beautiful early Spring flower
with its rich dazzling scarlet colour and light elegant growth
should be used largely in wild gardens, orchards, woodlands,
on banks, etc. If planted early in Autumn, flowers may be
gathered, weather permitting, from Christmas ; its hardiness is
beyond all question, and the roots may be safely planted any month
sr no.r.M ^ugust to February, in a position protected from ground

winds and with a sunny or S.W. aspect. It likes a well-drained
rich soil (not too damp). Never plant while the ground is wet.

Tulgens, rich dazzling scarlet with blue-black central boss, ht. 2 ft. ...per tooo, 70/-
>1 Extra strong roots

,, aldborohensis, large handsome flowers of a glowing scarlet with

str.iw-coloured central zone and blue-black boss, ht. i ft

„ annulata, flowers hrilliant glowing scarlet, with creamy white central

ring and blue-black boss, ht. | ft

,, carminea, a very distinct and heautiful variety having large flowers, a

pretty velvety carmine-purple

„ graeca (The Greek Scarlet Windflower), a beautiful species from
Greece, bearing handsome deep glowing crimson-scarlet flowers with
broad petals and black central boss, in some cases also a creamy

cenlr.al ring, ht. 8 in. ; very effective in beds and borders

,, mu Itipetala, a beautiful semi-double variety, flowers dazzling scarlet
with numerous narrow petals .and a black central boss, very graceful,
ht. j ft. ( 7 'his is far superior to the old double variety, which often comes

green.) per 1000, 70/-

,, Scarlet Giant, a remark.ably handsome variety, producing very
large gorgeous velvety crimson-scarlet flowers with yellowish centre and

blue-black b.ase, tall vigorous grower

St. Bavo Anemone. A lovely new strain. See Novelty List, page 13.

per 100 per doir.
s. d. s. d

7 6. ..I o
9 6... I 4

21 o .3 o

8 6...1 3

18 6. ..2 8

15 0...2 3

7 6--I 3
25 0...3 6

ANEMONK BLANDA. each— J. d

apennina, beautiful single bright blue llowers, a gem for the rock-garden or shady border,

ht. \ ft Extra fine roots, per 1000, 75/-; per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/302

,, alba, flowers white. Very beautiful, ht. ^ ft ,, 7/6; ,, 1/3 o 2

,, fl. pi., a remarkably pretty variety, with full-double pale blue flowers, hasting

a long time, ht. J ft per too, 55/- ; per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, purpurea, pretty mauve-coloured flowers, ht. ^ ft. ,, 5/6 ; ,, lod.

ANEMONES, Various Beautiful Species for Autumn Planting. Where

Daffodils are naturalised the following Anemones
shoidd be freely used : — Anemone apennina, the blue
Mountain Windflower, forms a dense cushion of rich
blue and is one of the loveliest of dwarf Spring
flowers. A. blanda resembles A. apennina in flower,
but blooms a month earlier. The varieties of
Anemone nemorosa (the true Wood Anemone), being
shade-loving plants, should be under trees or in
shady nooks on rockwork ; naturalised in grass they
present a picture full of grace and beauty. A. palmata
likes a damp spot during summer. For other
beautiful Anemones, see our Hardy Plant

Catalogue.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London.

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ANEMONES. VARIOUS SPECIES FOR AUTUMN PLANTING cadi— f. d
blanda, true (The Grecian Blue Windflower), producing in early spring dainty flowers
varying from deep to light blue, ht. 3 in. (See ilhtslralton, page 20)

per too, 12/6; per do/,. 1/9 o 2

,, alba, flowers white wilh slight shading of pale blue on back of petals, pretty,

ht. 3 in per Joz. 4/6 o S

,, grandiflora, flowers light blue, large and very beautiful ; a charming flower for

massing on rocUwork and in front of borders ; ht. 3 in. per too, 18/6 ; per doz. 2/8 o 3
,, Ingram!, a beautiful variety, with handsome dark blue flowers

Home grown Roots, per too, 30/- ; per doz. 4/- o 5
,, scythinica, flowers white, shaded blue, a gem, ht. 3 in. ,, 17/6; ,, 2/6 o 3

,, var. taurica, (lowers ranging from pale blue to almost white, with a few

pinks anil deeper-coloured blues, ht. 3 in per too, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 o 2

Hepatica. See Hepatica, page 41.

nemorosa taracteata fl. pi. (‘ Jack in the Green” Amnione), having pretty white

double flowers resting on green leafy bracts, ht. ^ ft. ...per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2
,, alba, the little .single white Anemone of our English woods, ht. J ft.

per too, 6/6 ; per doz. i/- —

,, ,, fl. pi., double, pure white flowers, beautiful, bt.J ft. ,, 9/6; ,, 1/4 O 2

,, ,, major, a lovely large-flowered single white variety, ht. 5 ft.

per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

,, “Blue Bonnet,” the largest flowered blue Wood Anemone, later to bloom

than the other Wood Anemones, very pretty, ht. ^ ft per doz. 8/6 o 9

,, rosea fl. pi., a very lovely variety with semi-double pink flowers, ht. 5 ft.

per doz. 9/6 o to

,, Robinsoniana, large single flowers, pale l.ivender, one of the most beautiful of
the Wood Anemones, which should be freely naturalised in woodlands, on shady

banks, rockwork, etc, ht. jft., scarce per too, 35/- ; per doz. 5/- o 6

palmata, pretty heart-shaped foliage and glossy golden-yellow flowers, ht. J ft.

per too, 18/6; per doz. 2/8 o 3

,, alba, flowers pure white, with golden-yellow stanrens, beautiful, ht. | ft.

)rer too, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 o 2

ranunculoides (The Yellow Wood Anemone), a very pretty little dwarf species, bearing

golden-yellow flowers in March and April, ht. -J ft. ...p. too, 6/6; p. doz. i/- —

,, fl. pi., flowers semi-double, of a pretty soft yellow per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

X ANOMATHECA.

cruenta, a charming Cape bulb, with small bright scarlet crimson-blotched flowers in July
and August; pretty in pots (6 to 12 bulbs), or out-doors in sunny situations as an edging
or on rockwork, ht. ft. Plant in early spring by preference per too, 3/6 ; per doz. 61/. —

cruenta alba, a charming variety with white flowers, ht. I ft. ,, 15/-; >> 2/3 o 3

ANTHERICUM, charming plants for early summer decoration. Plant Sept, to March.

Liliago (St. Bernard’s Lily), spikes of starry white flowers, ht. 2 ft. .. per doz. 5/- o 6

Liliastrum (St. Bruno’s Lily), spikes of large white Lily-like flowers, ht. 2 ft. ,, 5/- o 6

ramosum (ry«. graminifolium), a very graceful free-flowering species ,, 5/- o 6

X ANTHOLYZA, handsome showy bulbous plants from the Cape, which may be grown in pots
or out of doors under a south wall.

asthlopica, bearing in Summer eleg.ant spikes of red and yellow tubular flowers, ht. 3 ft.

per doz. 3/6 o 4

crocosm ioides, a tine hybrid of A. paniculata x Crocosma, bearing in Sept, elegant spikes

of brilliant reddish orange flowers, very robust grower, ht. 3 ft. ...per too, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 o 2
X APIOS tuberosa, a rapid-growing elegant hardy deciduous climber, for arbours, trellises,
etc., delighting in a sunny situation and a light sandy soil ; the flowers are brownish purple
striped black and deliciously scented, the foliage light and graceful ; grow in pots or plant

out from March to April por doz. 2/6 o 3

ARUM, curious and interesting plants, more or less handsome. They should be given choice
spots in the border or on rockwork. As pot-plants they are very ornamental,
cornutum (syn. Sauromatum guttatum), The Monarch of the East. Plant in Spring.

See our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers Large tubers, per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, ,, ,, Monster tubers, ,, 10/6 I o

dracunculus (Dragon Arum), large purple-red and black-blue flowers, marbled stem,

very handsome ; plant in October Large bulbs, per doz. 4/6 o $

italicum, leaves spotted and flowers greenish white, followed by handsome spikes of

scarlet berries in autumn ; plant in October per too, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2

ARUM LILY, or Calla. .S'e^ Richardia.

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each — .V': d

^ ASPARAGUS iTiedeoloides [syn, Smilax and Medeola). Plant in Spring ; for descrip-
tion see Spring Bulb List per doz. 4/6 o 5

ASTILBE chinensis Davidii, handsome rich crimson-purple flowers, 3 to 5 ft. ,, 5/6 o 6

,, Thiinberg^ii Moerheimij enormous plumes of pure white flowers i o

,, japonica. 5 ^ 6 ’ Spiraea japonica,/<z^<r 74 .

See also Novelty List, page 13, and Plants for Forcing, page 6.

BABIANA (Baboon-root), the flowers range in colour from blue to the richest crimson- magenta,
and are set off by a dark green hairy foliage. They have a fine dwarf compact habit, and
are of great value for pots, rockeries, or the front of borders. Culture same as for the Ixia.

Extra Choice mixture of many beautiful colours per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6

X BEGONIAS, LARGE-FLOWERED SINGLE. Pot Feb. to March, or plant out in April.
Separate Colours for Bedding, rich vermilion-scarlet, glowing orange-scarlet,
dark blood-red, pure yellow, full ro.se, pale rose, rose-cerise, salmon, and white, flowers large

and handsome each colour, per loo, 30/- ; per doz. 4/-

Choice Mixture for Bedding, all colours ,, 25/-; ,, 3/6

Separate colours, extra selected tubers, for pot culture ,, 5/6

Barr*s Choice Exhibition Varieties, for pot culture, all having a fine stiff erect
habit and large round-petallad flowers of finest form and substance, cannot be surpassed,
In separate selected colours, p?r doz. 10/6 and 21/- ; each i/- and
X BEGONIAS, LARGE-FLOWERED DOUBLE. Pot Feb. to March, or plant out in April.
Separate Colours for Bedding, brilliant dark vermilion, glowing orange-scarlet,
pure yellow, full rose, pale rose, pale coppery rose, and wliite, flowers very large and handsome

each colour, per 100, 32/6 ; per doz. 4/6

Choice Mixture for Bedding, in good variety of colours ,, 25/-; ,, 3/6

Separate colours, extra selected tubers, for pot culture 7/6

Exhibition, Camellia-Flowered, agrand Strain, flowers of beautiful form, equalling
Camellias in symmetry; colours — coral-pink, blush, yellow, creanj, scarlet, etc.

12 in 12 extra choice varieties 35/-

12 in 12 choice varieties 25/-

12 in 12 fine varieties 17/6

X BEGONIAS, SINGLE FRINGED AND CRESTED.

New Large-flowered Single Fringed, a beautiful new race, with very large
handsome flowers i)orne on stiff erect stems well above the foliage, the petals having
their edges elegantly crimped and fringed ; they are freer blooming than either the double
or single Begonias, and we can strongly recommend them for bedding or for pots.
Separate Colours, scarlet, orange, yellow, full rose, salmon, and pure white

each colour, per 100, 35/- ; per doz. 5/-
Mixed shades of colour {of-\ ,, 4/-

New Crested Begonias, a very beautiful distinct strain, flowers elegantly fringed and
heavily crested, colours ranging from scarlet, rose, orange, salmon, and primrose to pearly
white and pure white. Specially suitable for pot culture.

3 each of 8 beautiful colours 10/6

^ ® »i ,, 3/9

Mixed shades of red, orange, rose, yellow, and pure white per doz. 5/6

For other varieties of Begonias see our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and 7 'ubers.

o 5

o 6

o 6

BELLADONNA & GUERNSEY LILIES. Amaryllis, 18, Nerine,/A^<! 69.

X BESSERA elegans (Coral Drops). £?«>- Spring Bulb List per doz. 7/6 o 8

®^ETIA hyacinthina, a charming Chinese Orchid, \\'ith a pretty ribljed foliage and
graceful racemes of deep rose-pink flowers ; it thrives in the bog garden

and sheltered shady situations planted in peat otablished in pots i 6

>» »> alba, a lovely while-flowered variety, requiring same treatment ,, i 6

BLOOMERIA aurca, protiucing in June beautiful umbels of golden-yellow flowers, strij)ed

brown, fine showy flower for beds and borders, ht. 15 in. ; likes a liglU rich soil per doz. 5/6 o 6

BOBARTIA aurantiaca. See Homeria collina, 41.

X BOUSSINGAULTIA basGlIoides (The Madeira Vine)* Plant in Spring, see our

Spring Bulb List per (}qz. 1/3 o 2

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 23

each — d

X BRAVOA geminiflora (Scarlet Tvfin-flower). See our Spring Bulb List, per doz. 2/6 o 3
BRODI/EA (Californian Hyacinth), a very beautiful family of hardy bulbs, well*deserving
a place in every choice border, or for select nooks on lockwork. June-July flowering.

Plant October to November ; when planting surround the bulbs with sharp sand.
californica (sy?i. Austinae), the largest-flowered of all the Broditeas ; flowers of a

delicate heliotrope shade of colour, borne in graceful umbels, ht. ij in Crop failed —

cocci nea (Scarlet Fire-Cracker of California), a remarkably handsome plant bearing

graceful umbels of long tubular blood-red flowers, lipped green, 2 ft. ...targe bulbs, per doz. 5/6 o 6
,, monster bulbs, giving many flowers ,, 9/b o to

COngOSta, lilac flowers in rosettes, valuable as a cut flower, 2 ft., per 100, 10/6 ; ,, 1/6 o 2

grandiflora, a most valuable dwarf early Summer flower for edgings, masses, etc.,

colour bright blue, ht. .i ft per *00. 6/6 ; per doz. i/- o 2

Howellii lilacina, beating clusters of elegant tubular flowers, pale lavender, lipped

white, remarkably beautiful. h'lRST-Ci.ASS CitR'i IPICATIC R.II.S per doz. 12/6 I 3

hyacinthina, an elegant species bearing at the top of a tall wiry stem an umbel of many
flowers, opening milky while with small green stripe and dying off lilac, ht. i| ft.

per too, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3

Ixioides spiendens, a very handsome and beautiful variety bearing large umbels of

light yellow flowers 6oz. 4/6 o 5

laxa {syn. Triteleia laxa), bearing umbels of large rich Tyrian purple flowers, very

handsome, ht. i ft per io°. 5/6; per doz. lod. —

lYltlltiflora, producing in June an umbel of pretty waxy deep lilac flowers of star-like form,

ht. 18 in per 4/6 o 5

Murr£iy£in3., producing branching unrbels of large deep violet-blue flowers, very handstnne ;

a free grower and a good bulb to naturalise, ht. 9 in Crop foiled

peduncul£tris, a handsome species with umbels of china-white flowers on long pedicels

per 100, 7/6; per doz. 1/3 o 2

BULBOCODIUM vernum, producing early in Spring a mass of bright rose-purple
flowers, valuable for edgings, rockwork, and naturalising in grass ; jilant September to

November, ht. h ft P« 100, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3

X CALADIUMS, perhaps the most beautiful and picturesiiue of foliage stove plants.

12 beautiful named varieties, 18/-, 24/-, 30/- & 42/- ; 6 ditto, 9/-, 12/6, 16/- & 22/-

CALLA, or Arum Lily. See Richardia.

CALOCHORTUS, popularly known as the Butterfly or Mariposa Tulips, Globe Tulips
and Star Tulips. These lovely Californian bulbs, although belonging to the same Natural Order
as the Tulips of our gardens, bear little resemblance to them ; they flower through June and July,
and for delicacy of texture and brilliancy of colour are unsurpassed ; they deserve a place in every
hardy flower border and rock garden. The Mariposa or Butterfy Tulips are especially valuable for
cutting, having long stems and being profuse continuous bloomers.

Culture Outdoors. — The Calochorti are
all quite hardy. 1 he “ Mariposa ” and “ Star
Tulips ” require a sunny position and light gritty
or sandy soil on slightly raised beds to ensure
perfect drainage; plant from October to end
of November, 2 to 3 inches deep, and 3 inches
apart. Cover the beds after planting with straw
or cut heather, to keep surface sweet and as a
protection in case of early growth ; remove the
covering in March. A position facing south
and sunny spots on the rockery are specially
suitable. When in full growth give occasional
soakii'gs of water, but not too frequently. After
floweiing, ripen off by placing glass over them,
and lake up when foliage dies down. The “Globe
Tulips,” being woodland plants, like partial shade
and a porous .soil composed principally of leaf
rrrould.

Cui.lURK IN Pors — The Calochorti all
make charming pot plants (ihree or four bulbs in
a pot), and are easily grown in a cold greenhouse
BUTTERFLY TULtPS (cAi-octioRTUs VENusTus VAR.) or Cold fiarrrc with south aspect.

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

CALOCHORTUS — (ontimicd.

Selections of Calochorti, from Sections I., II., and ill.:

3 each of 12 beautiful varieties io/6 & 15/-

^ ® " • • 3/6, 5/6 & 7/6

jn)' In the following List the numbers after the names indicate their relative order in time of flowering ;
thus those marked (i) are the earliest to bloom, and those marked (6) the latest. The heights we give are
an average ; under exceptionally good or poor conditions the plants may grow taller or dwarfer.

Calochortus, section I.— Butterfly or Mariposa Tulips.

All of remarkable beauty, with large open flowers.

Catalinse (2), the eat'liesi of (ill the Mai’iposii 'I'ulips^ bearing on tall slender stems very
beautiful large flowers ranging from pale to deep lilac, with a dark maroon circle at base,
lit. 16 to 24 in ^7^ Q g

Clavatus, a grand species with very large expanded flowers about 4 inches across, of a

brilliant golden-yellow, ht. 24 in. Award OF Mtuuf R.II.S perdoz. 15/- i 6

Gunnison! (4), large pure white expanded flowers, with an inner hairy zone of green and
gold, petals .shaded outside green and azure, of great beauty, ht. 18 to 24 in., fine for cutting.

Award OF Mkrit R.H.S per doz. 6/6 o 7

Howelli, a beautiful species, bearing largcstraw-coloiired flowers, ht. 12 to 15 in. ,, 17/6 t 8

Kennedyi, a most lovely species, flowers dazzling brick -scarlet with black central blotches,
ht. 6 to 10 in. Plant in a warm sunny situation in a stony or gravelly soil. ..per doz. 21/- 2 o

luteus concolor, a grand variety with large open flowers, golden-yellow, centre fringed
and prettily marked brownish red. Award OF MiiRir R.II.S. Fz/y rrane ...per doz. i8/6 1 8
macrocarpus (4), a splendid species, bearing very large flowers of a beautiful pale
lavender, with dark centre banded green, ht. 12 to i8in. Award of Mfrit R.II.S. perdoz. 8/6 o 9
(4). bearing several large flowers, white flushed lilac, each petal covered with long

silky hairs, with a bold indigo blotch in centre, beautiful, ht. 15 to 18 in per doz. 3/6 o 4

Pfiummcrcc {4), bearing a branching spike of beautiful large soft lavender flowers, lined
at base with long silky golden hairs, ht. 12 to 18 ill. ist-Class Cert. R. II.S. per doz. 8/6 o 9

SpSendens (5), bearing on slender stems lovely satiny lilac-coloured flowers and covered

with silky white hairs, ht. 24 to 30 in per djz. 7/6 o 8

»* (4), bearing on tall slender stems large satiny flowers tif a charming

rosy lihic shade with pttriilish red centre, and covered with silky hairs, very

beautiful, ht. 16 to 30 in ,i„2, 7/5 o 8

Venustus group, all having flowers of exquisite be.auty, large and elegantly formed,
laluable for cutting ; these are all I'obust f^orvers,

>> cotriraus (4), large flowersof a beautiful clear lemon-yellow, with conspicuous

d.iik niaioon blotch on middle of each petal, centre finely speckled maroon,
and with a cushion of golden hair, of exquisite beauty ; a gem for cutting,
ht. 16 to 24 in. h irst-Ci.ass Certificate ...per too, 17/6; perdoz. 2/6 o 3
„ El Dorado (3), flowers varying in shade from white and cream to lilac, deep

velvety purple and rosy purple, red, pink, and salmon, all having the centre
exrpiisitely blotched and speckled soft brown and golden-yellow, while some
have a beautiful golden blotch on each petal, of sturdy growth, ht. ij to 2 ft.

Award of' Merit R.II.S per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6 o 4

,, OCUlatus, a most beautiful variety, forming very long dark rose-coloured

buds opening white with very dark blotch on jretal, margined yellow, centre
beautifully marked, exterior of flower rosy purple. Award of Merit R.II.S.

per 100, 21/-; per doz. 3/- o 4

” purpurascens (4), a lovely variety, flowers large, outside purplish,

insicls creamy white, each petal handsomely blotched, very free*flowering,

ht. 12 to 24 in. Award of Mkrit H.II.S per doz. 4/6 o 5

” •*®S©US, an early-flowering form, flowers white, with carmine-rose on back of

petals, inside having rosy red blotches and a rich maroon centre, beautiful,
ht. 12 to 28 in pgf 4/6 o . 5

»» Vesta (4), a lovely variety and one of the freest growers; flowers large,

and borne freely on long stalks, colour outsi<le rose-purple, inside creamy
white, with a broad halo of crimson-maroon and below this crimson-brown
pencilling on a lemon ground, ht. 20 to 30 in., extra large bttlbs^ per doz. 6/6 o 7

mixed Butterfly or Mariposa Tulips. Everyone should grow these gems either
m the open ground, on rockwork, or in pots per 100, 15/- ; i>er doz. 2/3 —

Calochortus, section 2, Globe Tulips or Fairy Bells.

These are tlie perfection of grace, with beautiful globular drooping flowers ; charming little
subjects for half shady nooks on rockwork. They were formerly known as Cychbothras.
albus (Fairy Lantern) (3), a species from the Sierras, bearing on branching stems several pearly

white hairy flowers, which hang in pendent globes, lu. I2 in per doz. 2/6 o 3

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albus. The Pearl, a species from the Coast Range, bearing larger and handsomer flowers

of a pearly white, tinged pink and brown, very globular, ht. 12 in per doz. 4/6 o 5

amabilis (2), bearing a quantity of golden globe-like pendent flowers, margins fringed with

hair, dwarf and beautiful; of etisy culture, ht. 8 to to in per doz. 2/6 o 3

amoenus (Pink Globe Tulip) (2), a lovely new species, bearing lovely pendent globe-sh.aped

flowers of a beautiful rose colour, ht. 6 to8 in. I* tRST-Ci.Ass Ckht. R.lI.S per doz. 6/6 o 7

pulchellus, true, a lovely species, with large bright yellow flowers of fine form.

AwARt) Oh Mkkit K.II.S per doz. 6/6 o 7

mixed Globe Tulips or Fairy Bells per too, 15/-; „ 2/3 —

Calochoptus, section 3.— Star Tulips.

These produce dainty open cups on slender dwarf stems, and are of extiuisite beauty. On
rockwork they are very charming.

Benthami (i), bright yellow with dark blotch at base, and covered with yellow hairs,

ht. 4 to 6 in per too, 15/- ; per doz 2/3 o 3

lilacinus (l), a beautiful dwarf species bearing numerous large pale lilac flowers, with or

without a dark blotch, of easy culture, ht. 6 to to in per too, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3

Maweanus, var. roseus, having large open cup-shaped flowers, white flushed rose,

densely covered with silky hairs, ht, 8 to to in P^r doz. 4/6 o 5

Maweanus, var. major (2), a very lovely species bearing barge open cup-shaped white

flowers covered with silky blue hairs, ht. 8 to to in per doz. 3/6 o 4

Purdyi (3), a very beautiful species of easy culture ; it produces stems to to 15 inches high,
well furnished with very large erect white flowers tinted mauve and green and covered inside

with long hairs. FiRST-Ct.ASS CertU'-icate R. 1 I..S per doz. 4/6 o 5

mixed Star Tulips, gems for the rock-garden per too, 15/-; ,, 2/3

CAMASSIA (The Quamash), graceful hardy bulbous plants flowering from the end
of May to June, charming in flower borders and valuable to naturalise.

Cusickii, a beautiful and graceful v.iriety, forming a rosette of broad glaucous foliage, from
which rise tall elegant spikes of large pale lavender starry flowers with yellow anthers,

ht. 2 to 3 ft PS'" 35 /- : !»;>■ 5 -

esculenta, producing spikes of pretty star-shaped blue flowers, ht. ij it- ; charming when
naturalised 'in gr.iss pet too, 3/6; per doz. 6,/.

,, alba, spikes of pretty star-shaped flowers, lavender and while, ht. i.Vft.... ,, 7 /^

Blue Star, flowers large, of a pretty light Irluc, produced on grace-ul spil.eiy
1„. ft per 100, 40/- ; per doz. 5/6

Royal Purple, a grand variety, producing large handsome spikes of large rich
dark purple-blue flowers, ht. i.) ft per ICO, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6

Fraseri, a distinct species from California, with pretty dclic.ate pale blue floweis, ht. I ft.

per 100, 15/-; per doz. 2/3

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Leichtlini, bearing elegant spikes of large starry flowers running from white to cream,

and having hand-ome dark glaucous foliage, ht. 2 ft pei doz. 5/6 o

• atro-CSerulea, be.iring grand spikes of handsome dark blue-purple flowers, a

fine border plant, ht. 2i to 3 ft ..per doz. 5/6 o 6

New seedling varieties, a very pretty strain, containing many beautiful shades of
blue, lavender, French white, etc., flowers large and handsome, very decorative when
grouped in beds and borilers, ht. 2 ft per 100, 15/- ; pei doz. 2/3 o 3

GANNAS. See our Spring Catahg,ue of Bulbs and Tubers.

CHINESE SACRED LILY, j'ui; Narcissus Polyanthus, 69 -

CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). The Chionodoxa is one of our loveliest Spring
flowers, and when established its sheets of blue in very early Spring are a great attraction in
the garden. It should be largely used in borders and doited over bulb beds, also massed on
rockwork. Once planted it comes up year after year, the flower spikes increasing in size and
beauty. When associated with Narcissus minimus, the effect is very charming. Tor an effect
the first season, plant the bulbs elo.se together. The Chionodoxa may be grown also in pots
and vases and had in bloom early in January, if brought on in a cold frame or cool greenhouse close
to the glass. Tlaict September to November.

Lucilise (The Glory of the Snow), floweis brilliant blue, with cle.ar snow-while centre.

per 1000, 40/- ; per 100, 4,6 ; per doz. aa.

extra selected bulbs „ 5 °/' > >> 5/*3 J >>

^ large bulbs for pot-culture ,, l/^t .1 i /3

„ alba, white flowers of delicate beauty, rane ...per doz. 10/6 ; each i/-

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CHION ‘^DOXf^—eon/iiiiied.

sardensis, one of those rare flowers ol a true Gentian-blue, and so striking that for distant

eflect it cannot be too highly recommended per looo, 35/- ; per too, 4/- ; per doz yrf.

>> extra selected bulbs ,, 45/-; ,, 5/-; ,, gd.

,, large bulbs for pot-culture ,, 6/6; - ,, i/-

gfiCfantea (syn. C. grand iflora), a very distinct and beautiful species, with large flowers

of a beautiful soft lavender-blue per 1000, 45/- ; per too, 5/- ; per doz. gd.

» extra selected bulbs ,, 55/-; ,, 6/-; ,, lod.

» a few large bulbs, for pot-culture ... ,, 10/6; „ 1/6

„ alba, flowers white, very beautiful and rare each 2/6

Boissieri, a grand showy species blooming a shade dwarfer and later than C. Luciliic, flowers large,

soft lavender-blue, with very large and striking snowy white centre per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3

Tmolusii, a valuable species for succession; it blooms later than C. Liicilite, the blue is more

intense and the white centre larger per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3

xCLIVIA {.syn. Imantophyllum), very handsome bulbous plants for conservatory and house
decoration. They are easily grown in a temperature of 45 to 55 degrees with a moist atmosphere,
but should be kept fairly dry while at rest. ^

New Named Varieties, bearing on stout stems bold umbels of large handsome x. d

flowers ol various fine shades of orange and orange-scarlet 5/6, 7/6, 10/6 & 21 O

Unflowered Seedlings, from a fine strain of hybrids 3 6, 5/6 & 7 6

COLOHICUM (Meadow Saffron); the great Crocus~like flowers carpet the ground in
September and October, with colours ranging from pure white to intense crimson, more
or less chequered or tesselated. In flower borders or naturalised in grass they are most
beaulilul. 'I'he foliage does not appeir till Spring, and is very varied. If planted in August
and early September most of the bulbs will bloom almost immediately. Colchicums should
not be planted in grasslands used for grazing.

autumnale roscum, recommended instead of the type, being a much freer bloomer
with larger and more flowers, colour a charming purjilish rose, remarkably
showy. Extra fine bulbs, giving a great quar)tity of flowers

per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o

I) ,1 Gigantic bulbs, giving a great mass of flowers ,, 30/-; ,, 4/6 o

1, plenum, lilac, large and very double ,, 15/- ; ,, 2/3 o

„ album, pure white 15/.; ,, 2/3 o

>1 ,i plenum, pure white, large and very double, scarce ,, 21/- 2

Bornmillleri, flowers arge, rose-lilac with white centre, a handsome species... ,, 5/6 o

byzantinum, very beautiful rose-coloured flowers, perfect in form, and produced in great

profusion per too, 21/-; per doz. 3/-

cilicicum, large handsome flowers, of a pretty soft rose chequered deeper rose and shaded

per doz. 5/6

giganteum, a grand giant species from the Zigana Dagh (Gypsy Mountain), bearing
immense expanded flowers of a beautiful soft rose-lilac with large white centre, remarkably

handsome pe,- doz. 5^

Sibthorpi, the finest of all Colchicums, flowers of immense size, delicate soft lilac, shaded

and mottled white, and with conspicuous golden anthers per doz. 15/-

speciosum, large handsome flowers varying in colour from light to bright rosy crimson,

petals of great substance per 100, 32/6 ; per doz. 4/6

„ album, a grand new variety with very large snowy while flowers of perfect

form, remarkably handsome. First-Class Cert. R.H.S. ...per doz. 15/-
,, maximum, flowers very large and handsome, rich deep crimson, a grand

variety per doz. 25/-

variegatum (syn. tessellatum and Agrippinum), chequered rose-purple and white, a

very pretty and showy flower per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

mixed varieties, for naturalising in wild gardens, woodlands, etc. ,, 12/6; ,, 1/9 —

Collection. — 6 each of 10 named varieties, 26 /- ; 3 each, 13 / 6 .

Winter and Early Spring-flowering Miniature Colchicums.

Decaisnei, producing in profusion soft flesh-coloured flowers, Nov. to Jan. ...per doz. 5/6 o 6

libanoticum (syn. montanum), rose and white flowers in early Spring ,, 4/6 o 5

X COMMELINA tuberosa (Blue Spiderwort). Plant in Spring; see om SpHng Cata-
logue of Bulbs and Tubers per 100, 9/6 ; per doz. 1/4 o 2

X COOPERIA Drummonolii (Evening Star), a lovely little bulbous plant from Texas.

Pot up for greenhouse culture in Jan. or Feb., or plant out in Spring in a sunny sheltered
situation and light soil ; it produces long tubular waxy white flowers slightly tinged red
outside, opening in the evening with a delicate primrose fragrance, ht. J ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

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CORYDALIS bulbosa, a very graceful little plant for front bonier and rockwork, pro-
ducing in April rosy purple flowers, lit. 5 ft per too, 6/6 ; per doz. i/-

Ledebouriana, a beautiful little creeping species from Bokhara, bearing

” racemes of rosy purple flowers in February and March per doz. 15/- I 6

xCRINUM, handsome bulbous plants, with large umbels of funnel-shaped flowers. C. Moure',

C. PoweHii. and C. hmgifolium varieties are hardy in England if planted six or eight inches
deeii on warm sunny borders, or covered during winter with light litter. C. loiigifolium is
best planted in .Spring ; it is a fine plant for the water’s edge or herbaceous border : give plenty
of w.ater while in growth. All Criiiums require to be eitablished before flowering freely.

longi-folium capense). See Spring Bui.b List per doz. 7/6 o 8

album. See Spring Bulb List 7/6 « **

Moorei (y'«. Makoyanum), bearing fine large blush-rose flowers, a fine handsome variety, ^
lit. 2 ft

album, bearing very beautiful large pure white sweet-scented flowers, very hand- ^ ^

some, lit. 2 ft ^

Powellii, a very handsome species with large rose-coloured flowers, ht. 3 to 4 ft., per doz. 8/6 o 9

album, bearing very beautiful large pure white flowers, ht. 3 to 4 ft. ,, 10/6 I o

jfiterrnedium, a very beautiful hybrid, with large pale rose-coloured flowers,

” lit. 3 to 4 ft ^

The species campanulatum, erubescens, flmbriatulum, Rattrayi, and Yemense can also
be supplied— yer prices see Spring Bulb Cataloguu.

xCROCOSMA.

aurea lightinir up the garden in September with its graceful racemes ol brilliant reddisn
orang^-’ flower": Ire greatly prized for cutting lit. 3 ft. >>est Ueatuient is to

pot iTp the corms (6 in a 6 -inch pot) in November or December, keep them in a cold f miie
until April, and then plant out in a peaty soil (not too dry) with warm sunny aspect. U
the district is a cold one they may be left to establish themselves, but '’tumg a gh

covering should be given. It may also be grown on as a pot I’':"*’ ^
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CROCUSES.

The Crocus is one of the earliest flowers of Spring,
and occupies a deservedly prominent place in eveiy
garden. Planted as an edging in triple lines of one or
more colours, the effect is striking. No Spring display
surpasses that of broad wavy bands of golden-yellow,
striped, purple, or pure while Crocuses when they expand
their blossoms, in February and March. In lawns and
pleasure parks, planted in the grass. Crocuses are ex-
tremely elTective. In wild gardens, woodland walks,
etc., the Crocus should he associated with the violet, tlie
primrose, and the oxlip. llic larger size bulbs are
beautiful in bowls and vases for indoor decora' ion.

Fo r outiloors plant as shaiLw as possible, barely
covei ing the bulb ; many amateurs plant too deeply, which
is often the cause of Crocuses failing to bloom. Farly
plantings give the best results.

BARR’S CHEAP SHOWY DUTCH CROCUSES for Large Plantings.

For a gorgeous eflect iu early Spriug nothing can equal largo masses of Golden- Yellow or Purple
and Blue Crocuses, which attract the eye at a great distance. The value of the larger sized bulb.s ol \ ellow
Crocuses is that they produce more flowers.

Purple and Blue varieties, mixed

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Golden-Yellow ■ ■■■ ■—

Cloth of Gold, golden-yellow heavily striped brown on outer petals ; a lovely
little flower for dwarf edgings

Cloth of Silver, true, white feathered ruby-purple, very pretty

Mixture of Purple, Striped, White and Yellow

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BARR’S EXTRA CHOICE LARGE-FLOWERED CROCUSES.

For Pots, Bowl-Culture and Select Flower Beds.

The following large-flowered named Crocuses are the best in cultivation, ami we can confidently
recommend them for planting in groups, edgings, select beds, and in designs. The golden-yellow Crocuses
flower a little in advance of the others. To obtain the finest effect the bulbs should be planted an inch apart.
When grown in pots, plant thickly, and plunge the pots in ashes up to the rims only. When removed
from under the ashes, place in an airy situation, and give water very freely at the roots. A charmittg
effect is obtained by growing Crocuses in shaiiow saucers, using Barr’s Peat-flbre, Shell and
Charcoal Mixture, or Pebbies and water (the bulbs touching one another). The saucers should be
kept in an airy room without a fire, where gas is seldom burnt and where they can get plenty of light.
When the bulbs are coming into bloom they may be brought into the sitting
force Crocuses will cause them to go blind.

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All Larg^est Selected Bulbs.

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The numbers in braekets after the name refer to the relative period of flowering, thus those marked
the first to open their flowers, while those marked (3) are a little later.

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Barr’s Golden-Yellow, Giant Bulbs, producing an abundance of flowers, remark,ibly showy

per 1000, 50/-

Black Knight (3) {.new), long dark glo.ssy purple flowers, with black lustre ; the most hand-
some of all purples per 1000, 55/-

Bleu Celeste (2), the most beautiful of all the large-flowered Crocuses, flowers soft pale azure

with silvery shading inside, and striking orange stigmata per 1000, 70/-

David Rizzio (l), lavender-purple jy/g

Gladstone {new), very large handsome deep purple flowers 10

Harlequin (2) {new), outer petals white feathered and shaded lilac, inner petals bright purple,

stem glossy violet, very showy and a good contrast to other varieties per 1000, 05/- 7

Kathleen Parlow (3) («??(/), one of the finest of the new white Crocuses, flowers glnbukir,
very large and lasting, of the purest white with showy golden anthers. Award of

Merit R.II.S 6

King of Whites (2), a grand Crocus, jrroducing very handsome long snowy white flowers

of great size per 1000, 37/6 4

Madame Carnot (new), large globular flowers, snowy white with striking black-purple stem 10
Margot (i), a lovely variety, flowers large, outer petals shaded white, inner petals soft

lavender, strongly recommended per 1000, 42/- 4

Minerva {new), an improvement on Madame Mina, flowers very large and handsome,
bright blue shaded and striped white outside, with brilliant orange stigmata and a

dark violet stem per iodo, 55/-

Mont Blanc (i), pure white „ 32/6

Pallas (3) (new), flowers of great size, white delicately pencilled lilac, with showy orange

stigmata, violet stem per 1000, 55/-

Porcelain Sceptre (2) {neiv), resembling Bleu Celeste but flowers a little smaller, a

beautiful Crocus

President Lincoln (2), fine bold globular flowers, dark glossy purple per 1000, 42/-

Pride of Albion (i), white, slightly striped violet, dark violet base, fine and showy ,, 35/-

Purpureus grandiflorus (2), long handsome rich deep purple flowers ,, 55/.

Scipio (3) (new), very fine large flowers, white shaded and pencilled mauve with striking
violet base and stem, having showy orange stigmata ; a great improvement on Sir

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CROCUSES.

BARR’S AUTUMN-, WINTER- AND SPRING-FLOWERING SPECIES.

No hardy garden is coinpleic witlioiit (hose little floral gems, which carry on a continual display of
bloom from August to March, and light up the garden with their bright colours in winter when few other
plants arc dowering. They are all very dainty and refined and on rocUwork and in grass form a charming
picture, while in pots they make a very pretty effect. The delightful effect produced by masses of
C. speciosus, C. longiflorus, C. aativus, C. Tommasinianus, etc., when naturalised, can only be realised
by those who have wdtnessed it. In nomenclature we have followed Mr. Gkoroe Maw's Monoorapii
ON THE Croci.

Cultural Directio.ns. — Any ordinary garden soil suits these Crocuses. Plant very shallow, barely,
covering the conns with soil ; the Autumn-flowering varieties plant in July or August, the Winter and
Spring-flowering varieties in September or October.

Selections of Autumn-Flowering Species.

3 each of 20 species ia/6

3 „ „ 20 ,, choicer sorts 17/6

3 each of 12 species 6/6

3 ., „ 12 „ choicer sorts 10/6

Selections oT Winter-flowering Species.

3 each of IS species.

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A Full Descriptive List of our Crocus Species, with their native habitats given, may be had

on application.

The few species quoted m the following list are mostly those we can offer cheaply in quantity, and
we can strongly recommend them for naturalising and mttssing on rockwork, in grass, etc., wdiere
their beauty will delight the eye from Autumn till early Spring,

Autumn-Flowering.

Asturicus, a showy species, flowers ranging from pale mauve to purple-lilac, with darker

striping at base

Hyemalis Foxii, white veined rich purple towards base, with yellow throat, pretty

Salzmanni, lilac, with dark feathering, delighting in a moist soil

Sativus (Saffron Crocus), large flowers, purplish lilac, feathered violet, and with showy

orange stigmata 1000, 42/-

Speciosus, bright violet-blue, prettily veinerl, anthers orange-red, throat yellow, large,
handsome and .showy, one of the most beautiful Autumn Crocuses for planting in grass,

borders, or rockwork Pttf tooo, 42/-

Speciosus Aitchisonii, long handsome flowers with sharply tapering petals, lavender prettily

feathered a darker shade and with silvery flush on outer petals

Zonatus, rose-lilac, with orange zone, most beautiful per 1000, 45/-

Mixed Autumn-Flowering Species for naturalising in grass 5 °/-

Winter-Flowering.

Ancyrensis, deep orange-yellow flowers

Biflorus, snowy white feathered violet, handsome per 1000, 42/-

„ pusillus, white, outer segments feathered jiurplc, throat orange, a lovely little species
Chrysanthus, type, from the Zigana Dagh (Gypsy Mountain), flowers of various shades

of yellow, mostly with orange-scarlet stigmata

Cloth of Gold (C. susianus), rich golden-yellow, outside of petals ricli glossy brown ; when
opening flat in the sun, beds of this crocus resemble carpels of gold ; a lovely little

flower for edgings and rockwork prr 1000, 21/-

Etruscus, flowers silvery lavender to purple, slightly veined outside

Vitellinus, var graveolens, small or.-.nge-coloured flowers, strongly scented

Mixed Winter-Flowering Species, for naturalising per 1000, 50/-

Early Spring-Flowering.

var. sub. flavus, flowers bright golden-yellow very minutely stippled grey on exterior

Olivieri, small globular-shaped flowers of a brilliant self-yellow t5

Stellaris (4), orange, feathered purple-brown, showy

Tommasinianus, a very beautiful flower, pale sapphire-lavender, outside silvery grey,
stigmata orange ; a charming continuous bloomer and one of the best to

natiualise in grass per 1000, 50/-

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9

7

6... I

3

15

0...2

3

5

6...0

to

5

6...0

to

8

6... I

4

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CROCUS SPECIES, EARLY SPRING-FLOWERING— per loo. p-r d

s. d, s.

YernuS'L'Unique, prelty soft pale rosy purple S 6...1

,, obovatus, finely veined pale lavender on a white ground y 6. .1

Versicolor (Cloth of Silver or Scotch Crocus), white prettily feathered ruhy-pur])le,

per 1000. 30/- 3 6...0

„ obscura (4), a beautiful variety, flowers deep lilac, shaded and feathered deep

purple 8 6... I

Mixed Early Spring-Flowering Species, for naturalising in grass per 1000, 50/- 5 6...0

d

4

3

6

4
10

CROWN IMPERIAL. Fritillaria imperialis, /«!,>■(: 35.

CYCLAMEN Persicum, for Greenhouse, Large-Flowered Strain, a great improvement
on the old strain ; jilants are of fine compact habit, with flowers large, of rich and delicate colours,
and standing well above the handsome foliage.

Plants in Pots set with bud or in h\oom, supplied from September to December — per doz. 15/-, 21/-,
and 25/- ; each 1/6, 2/-, and 2/6, according to size.

Seed saved from Finest Colours, for November Sowing per pkt. 2/6 and 3/6

HARDY CYCLAMEN

HARDY CYCLAMEN NATURALISED AT FOOT OF A TREE.

Autumn-, Winter- and Springf.

Floweri ngr.

These Hardy Cyclamen require perfect drainage,
and shelter from ground winds and the early morning
sun ; at the bottom of old walls facing north and on
rockwork they are very beautiful, or nestling in the
grass, near the roots and under the .shelter of old trees,
they produce a most charming effect ; they are also
good subjects for fern plantations, where they obtain
the shade they like. In making up a soil for the
hardy Cyclamen, add a liberal proportion of old mortar
rubble with some well-decayed leaf soil and good
fibrous loam. These Cyclamen prefer shallow planting
with the exception only of Europieum, which should
be planted 4 to 6 inches deep; they should all have
a mulching of well-decayed leaf soil after planting.

6 each of 6 distinct varieties 21/-

3 I, 6 ,, ,, 11/-

1 » 6 „ 3/9

Autumn-Flowering Hardy Cyclamen.
africanum {syu. macrophyllum), flowers blush with purplish centre, produced in
Autumn, leaves of enormous size, heart-.shaped and with silvery green zone, very
handsome ; plant in a warm sunny situation and give slight protection in cold districts 10 6...1 o
europaeum, crimson, sweet-scented, August flowering per too, 21/- 3 6...0 4

neapolitanum (syn. graecum and hederaefolium), the Ivy-leaved Cyclamen,
producing in Autumn, before its foliage, an abundance of rosy pink flowers, followed
by large handsome silver-marbled foliage. This beautiful species should be largely
used as a ground-work to Sci/las, Chionodoxas, Leucojums, Narcissus minor and nanus,

Suoiudrops, Muscaris, etc., its beautiful winter foliage contrasting charmingly with

these little early Spring flowers Established in Pots, per too, 42/- 5 6...0 6

„ „ „ Roots from Open Ground. Supplied until October „ 25/- 3 6...0 4

,, album, flowers pure white followed by beautifully silver-marbled foliage 5 6...0 6

Winter and Spring-flowering Hardy Cyclamen.

cilicicum, flowers white with bright purple centre. Winter-flowering 7 6...0 9

COum, flowers a pretty deep rose in early Spring; differing only from ibericum in

having a plain green instead of silver-zoned foliage 10 6.. i o

ibericum album isyn. Atkinsii), flowers white, with crimson eye 10 6... I o

,, roseum, pretty rose-coloured flowers 10 6 ..1 o

,, rubrum, flowers deep crimson, showy 6 6...0 7

,, Dry roots supplied to end of September only per too, 42/- 5 6...0 6

,, ,, in pots later 7 6...0 9

The varieties of ibericum have round green foliage more or less silvery zoned.

repandum (syn. vernum), bright crimson flowers produced during A|)iil and May,

with handsome silver-marbled foliage ; the last of the Hardy Cyclamen to bloom 5 6...0 6

„ album, pure white flowers, rare and beautiful 15 0...1 6

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CYCLOBOTHRA. IndtiJed under Calochortus.

per doz.
s. d

X CYPELLA platensis. Plant in Spring ; see our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers ^ 6
xCYRTANTHUS sanguineus (Inanda Lily), a handsome warm greenhouse plant,
which should be grown in small pots in a sandy peat soil, and be kept tolerably dry until
well in growth. It produces large brilliant deep scarlet flowers from late summer to
autumn, ht. i ft

X DAHLIAS, Pot-grown Dry Roots, ready to send out in November.

If these are started into growth early in March and grown on, they will bloom much earlier
than plants from cuttings, a great advantage where Dahlias are required either for decoration in the
garden or for cutting. For descriptive list of Dahlias, see Barr’s Spring Bulb Catalogue.

Barr’s Double Cactus Dahlias, 24 Choice named varieties ... 12/-, 18/- & 24/-

12 „ „ „ 5 / 6 - 7 / 6 , 10, /6 & 15/-

,, ,, Exhibition Dahiias, 12 varieties, 6 /- & 9/- ; 6 varieties, 3/- & 4/6

,, ,, Pompon Dahiias ...12 ,, 6/-&9/-;6 ,, 3/-&4/6

Barr’s Improved Single Dahiias ... 12 ,, 6/-&9/-;6 „ 3/-&4/6

,, Tom Thumb Single Dahlias 12 „ 6/-; 6 „ 3/6

New Paeony-flowered Semi-double Dahlias—

12 varieties, 6/- & 9/ ; 6 , , 3/- & 4/6

DAFFODILS, Trumpet, Chalice-cup, Star and Poet’s Narcissi, including
the finest novelties for 1914. See Daffodil Catalogue.

DAFFODILS— Bunch-flowered or Tazetta. Polyanthus Narcissi, 68.

X DEUTZIA gracilis (Japanese Snow Flower) 1/6 &

X ,, ,, carminea

X ,, Lemoinei

X DICENTRA spectabilis, The Lyre Flower, a very graceful pot-plant for greenhouse and
room decoration, also for summer-flowering in shrubberies or shady borders. The elegant
pendent branches are loaded with heart-shaped rosy crimson flowers, and furnished with
graceful delicate green foliage, ht. ij to 2 ft strong clumps, per doz. 7/6

,, ,, ,, extra strong clumps ,, 10/6

,, spectabilis alba, a pretty blush-white variety, ht. ft 30/-

Dl ELYTRA — offered above under its correct name Dicentra.

DIERAMA pulcherrima. See Sparaxis pulcherrima.

ERANTHIScilicica, a new Winter Aconite. See page 97.

,, hyemalis. See Winter Aconite, page 97.

EREMURUS, beautiful border plants of noble aspect. They delight in a situation protected
from the morning sun and sheltered from high winds. Plant from September to December.
Bungei, flowers in July, yellow with orange-coloured anthers, covering one-third of the
stems, quite hardy ; a handsome border plant, ht. 5 to 6 ft. Roots according to size, 3/6, 5/6 &
himalaiCUS, a most lovely species from the Himalayas, and one of the hardiest. It attains
a height of 5 to 8 ft., bearing dense flower-spikes nearly 2 feet long of large snowy white

flowers with golden anthers, from May to June 2/6 &

himrob, a grand hybrid from himalaicus X robustus, flowering early and producing immense

long flower spikes, densely clothed with large flowers of a beautiful blush shade, ht. 8 ft.'

robustus, a lovely species, producing large stately spikes of flesh-coloured flowers in May

and June, ht. 6 ft 1/6, 2/6 &

,, Elwesianus, a grand variety, bearing in Summer noble and stately spikes,

crowded with large beautiful flesh-coloured flowers, delicately
scented, ht. 6 to 10 ft. Awarded First-Class Certifi-
cate R.H.S 3/6 &

„ ,, albus, a magnificent variety, producing stately spikes 9 to

10 ft. high, fuiTiished well down the stem with large beautiful

white flowers ; a grand border and exhibition plant

Shelford, a grand hybrid of Bungei x Olgic with long handsome spikes of coppery

yellow tinged red, ht. 5 to 7 ft 7/6 &

Warei, a grand species of tall stately growth with a wonderfully long spike of flowers, coppery

orange-red shaded bronze, very handsome, ht. 5 to 7 ft 17/6 &

Seedlingr Varieties, hybrids of himalaicus x robustus, producing long handsome flower
spikes densely clothed with very beautiful blush-coloured flowers, having yellow anthers,
ht. 6 to 8 ft per doz. 15/-

each
s. d

o 8

3 6

each
s. d
2 6
I 6
I 6

0 8

1 O

2 9

7 6

3 6
3 6
3 6

5 6

8 6
10 6
2t O

I 6

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

ERYTHRONfUM (Dog’s-Tooth Violets). In Spring there is no prettier sight than each
a mass or edging of Dog’s-Tooth Violets, with their prettily variegated foliage and
graceful Cyclamen-like flowers. Naturalised in grass they present a charming picture.

A indicates the large handsome American varieties strongly recommended for choice
pos itions in the rock-ga rden or for pot-culture ; they all p refer a jrartially shaded and
moist hut well-drained situation. Plant the roots about 6 to I2 inches deep (the lighter the
soil the deeper) and .surround with sand. These American Erythronium.s will be sent out
early in October, and should be planted at once. The other Erythroniums can be supplied
in September.

Dens-canis, purple, ht. ^ ft

..per looo, 75/- ; per

too, 8/6 ;

per doz. 1/3

,, rose, ht. \ ft

55/- i

6/- ;

if

lod.

,, white, ht. i ft

55/-;

6/- ;

,,

lod.

,, mixed, ht. | ft

■ 45/- i

.. 5/-:

f t

9d.

,, Frans Hals, large-flowered purple, 4 A-

15/-;

ft

2/3

,, Pepin, large-flowered rose, ht. 4 ft ,

„ io/6 ;

ft

1/6

,, La Neige, large-flowered

white, ht. 4 ft....

„ io/6 ;

n

t/6

,, mixed, large-flowered

....per 1000, 55/-

„ 6/-;

n

lod.

americanum, flowers bright yellow, slightly

dotted brown at base ;

it glows

best in

damp

Bhaily places among.st i;rass, planted 6 inches deep, ht. J ft

..per doz. 4/6

o 5

A californicum {syn. giganteum\ a most beauti-
ful species, bearing on one stem numerous large aud
eleg.ant flowers of a delicate pale c’lrome-yellow, with
orange marking;; in centre; foliage handsomely mettled,

ht. 3 ft---- per too, 17/6 ; per doz. 2/6 o 3

A californicum White Beauty, a very beautiful
variety, bearing freely large creamy while flowers of good
substance with yellow-zoned centre ; foliage the most richly
mottled of all the Giant IJog’s-Tooth Vi ilels...per doz. 5/6 o 6
giganteum, sec californicum.

A grandiflorum robustum, flowers of a bright
buttercup-yellow, some having white anthers, others red,
foliage rich green without any spotting ; a fine robust-

growing species, ht. J ft per too, 35/- ; per doz. 5/- o 6

A Hartwegi, a charming early-flowering species bearing
large elegant very i>.de yellow flower.s, foliige deep green,
ht. .j ft per 103, iS/6 ; per doz. 2/8 o 3

A Henderson!, a gem amongst Dog s-Tooth Vio/e's, flowers pale lilac, with purple centre,

surrounded by narrow yellow ring, very beautiful, ht ^ ft per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

A revolutum (true), (Baker), large flowers opening blush or pink, and changing to rosy

purple, foliage slightly mottled, ht. -J ft per doz. 4/6 o 5

A revolutum Johnson!, one of the most beautiful of the American Dog’s-Tooth
Violets. The flowers have elegantly rcllexing petals, and are of a charming
bright rose with yellow centre and golden anthers, ht. ft. Award ok

Merit R. II.S per doz. 8/6 o 9

A ,, Pink Beauty, a most lovely variety of K. revolutum, having large

flowers with gracefully refle.xing petals, delicate pale pink with central zone

of gold per doz. 7/6 o 8

A ,, Wfitsoni (The Victoria Easter Lily), a charming species with very lirge

creamy wdiite flowers, with golden central ring, foliage usually mottled

brown, ht. 5 ft per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6 o 4

A Mixed American Large-Flowered Dog’s-Tooth Violets, recommended for naturalising

in shady and in >ist situations .per too, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 —

EUCHARIS amazonica (The White Amazon Lily), the snow-white flower.s of this
handsome stove-plant are deliciously fragrant, and are much used for bouquets and wreaths,

ht. Ij ft Strong bu/bs, per doz. 25/-

X EUCOMIS punctata, our Spring Catalogue Oj Bulbs and Tub.rs ,, 10/6

2 3
1 o

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FREESIA (Sweet-scented). Kieesias are prized for their delightfully fragrant graceful flowers,
which last longer in water than almost any other flower. Pot up the conns from August to
October, 6 in a 5-inch pot, or I2 in a 7-inch to make a better display. The tops »[ the

bulbs shoukl be buried 2 inche.s below the
surface of the .soil, which should be a
compost of good mellow loam, well-decayed
farmyard manure and a little bonemeal.
Care must be taken that there is good
drainage. Stand the pots outside on a
sunnyborder and keep tl'.em slightly shaded
until growth is showing, when e.-rpi se them
to full sun and keep them in c.uitinuous
growth, giving water when tiry. Hefore
severe frost comes on, icintwe the pots to
the sunny part of a greenhouse and give
plenty of air (avoiding dr.iught). Or they
may be placed in an airy sunny window,
care 1 eing taken not to expose them to
ilraught or the drying heat ari>iug from gas.
As growth progresses give more water,
and when flower spikes are showing supply
moisture by standing the pots in saucers of
water. When the flower buds are opening,
a little w'eak liquid manure water will be found beneficial. If reeptired for Christmas decora-
tion the conns should be potted up in August, grown out of doors as tiescribeil abtrve, and
be brought into a gentle warmth from the end of Novemher to the beginning of December.
By bringing into warmth successive hatches during November, December and January a
succession of bloom can be easily maintained. The coloured Freesias offered are
wonderfully decorative.

Abundcince, a lovely new variety, producing freely light rose-coloured flowers tinged

mauve and developing to a deep carmine-rose per doz. 10/6

Amethyst, flowers a charming soft shade of silvery lilac with white throat, very beautiful.

Award or Mkrit K.II.S. per doz. io/6

Chsipmanii, elegant racemes of flowers of a soft yellow with golden shading and a
brilliant deep orange blotch, delicately fragrant per too, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6
„ “ Primrose,” flowers of good size and freely produced, delicate primrose

sbadeil yellow with rich orange blotch, very pretty, per too, 21/- ; per dcz. 3/-
Dainty Maid, a remarkably pretty new hybrid with habit of F. re/rada alba, bearing 9 to
12 well-formed flowers on a raceme, silvery rose-lavender with coppery tinge, having a

white centre and a bright yellow spot on lip per doz. 10/6

Fairy Queen, a fine new variety raised by Mr. Herbert Chapman, flowers white with a

very h.indsome blotch of reddish orange oit lower petals, a remarkably striking flower

LeiChtiini major, pale primrose, with orange blotch, i.j ft., per too, 7/-; per doz. i/-
,, Extra large bulbs ,, 3/6 ; ,, i/3

Le Phare, flowers a channing carmine-rose, colour deepeiring with age. AwARt) or

Mkrit R.II..S !>•;>■ ‘5/-

Puriiy, a fine new strain of tall robust habit, with flowers larger than Refracta, alba, and
pure white, with a very faint lemon blotch on lower petal, deliciously scentetl ; strongly

recommended per too, 12/6; per doz. 1/3

refracta, while with soft yellow blotch, robust grower and free bloomer ; the best variety

for forcing targe bulbs, per 100, 6/- ; per doz. lod.

,, Very large bulbs, ,, 9/6: >> */4

,, aiba (true), a very beautiful and graceful variety, bearing sprays of snowy
white flowers, of more slender habit than F. refracta, highly prized for cutting,

t ft per too, 7/6; per doz. 1/3

Rosa Bonheur, flowers bright rose developing to carmine-rose with rich yellow blotch

oti lower petals, beautiful per tloz. 10/6

Rose Queen, a beautiful variety, flowers brilliant carmine-rose deepening in colour with

age. Award or Mkrit R.II.S P'-''' 3°/'

Salmonetta, bearing on long stems soft salmon-red flowers tinged apricot, a charming
colour P« doz. 21 /-

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA.

each
s. d

I O
I o
o 4

0 4

1 O

2 6

I 6

1 o

2 9

2 O

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumh, 1914,

FREESIA — corttinued. , .

each — s d

Tubereeni (F. refracta alba x F, Armstrong!), a pretly hybrid with flowers of a
delicate rose-lilac shade with white throat and base of tube bronzy gold per doz. 4/6 o’ 5

Barr’s Beautiful New Hybrids, a charming strain containing a great variety of
colours — rose, pink, ruby, salmon, coppery bronze, apricot, yellow, primrose, lavender, itc.,
all delightfully scented per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/-

Choice mixed varieties, sweet scented flowers ranging from white to pink, rose,
crimson, and yellow per too, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6

KKITILLAKIA MELF.AGRIS.

See also Novelty List, page 13.

FRITILLARIA, an extremely elegant family of hardy
plants, bearing graceful drooping bell-shaped flowers in
May. The large-flowered varieties are charming for
grouping in borders and for clumps on rockwork; while
the smaller-flowered dwarf kinds, like armena, aurea,
and pudica, etc., are gems for warm sheltered nooks on
the rockery, where they should be planted 2 to 3 inches
deep. The Meleagris vars. produce a pretty effect
naturalised in grass in shady glens or under large trees.
Plant the bulbs about 6 inches deep (the lighter the soil
the deeper), placing a little sharp sand around the bulbs.
As pot plants (several in a pot) they are very pretty.
7 he named varieties of Meleagris offered are very fine.

meleagris (the true old Large Snake’s-Head Fritil-
lary), flowers du.sky rosy claret, prettily chequered,
'd- f ft per too, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6

meleagris, pure White, graceful and beautiful, ht. 3 ft 8/6; ,, 1/3

,, Cassandra, mottled purple on a silvery grey ground, and shaded

a very striking and graceful flower, ht. J ft.. '

..ner too. it/-

green ;

Orion, very dark claret-purple, mottled, ht. J ft., ,, 15/-; ,, 2/3

I, Sylvanus, white, slightly mottled purple on the outside, pretty, ht. J ft.

per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/-

• . Triton, rich claret-purple, beautifully mottled ,, 2l/- , ,, 3/-

,, mixed varieties, flowers rosy and purplish shades, beautifully chequered,

also pure white, ht. J ft per too, 5/6 ; per doz. lod.

l**'Tolia mixed shades, broad foliage and very handsome chequered flowers, larger
and earlier than the .'J/e/err^'r-A varieties, ht. i ft. ...per too, 12/6; per doz. 1/9

o 2
o 2

o 3
3

o 4
o 4

o 2

Beets, very large handsome flower, chequered bronzy red and yellow, inside

mottled yellow and red, ht. I ft.

per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, Vondel, very large flower of great substance, dull rose and green, inside
. mottled pale green and red, curious, ht. i ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

^ armena, rich yellow "j Charming dwarf species from Asia Minor, bearing fp. 100, 8/6

I. elegant small bell-shaped flowers in April. They I p. doz. 1/3 o 2
,, rubra, | should beplanted incliunpsof 12 bulbsormore,on'l

plum-coloured; rockwork, etc. They also make good pot-plants. I ,, 2/- o 3

aurea, a very lovely species from Asia Minor, bearing in April large rich golden-yellow
flowers, with brownish mottlitig inside ; charming alike in borders, pots, or on rockwork
ht. 5 ft. (a Coloured Plate sent post free for (>d.) per too, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3

Citrina, pretty bright green bells, shaded citron-yellow, ht. I ft 8/6; ,, 1/3 o 2

COCCinea, a remarkably showy species of very elegant growth and bearing handsome red

flowers with recurving petals; more easily groaun than F. recurva, per too, 35/- ; per doz. 5/- o 6

Guicciardi, bells maroon-purple and green, distinct and handsome, ht. i ft 7/6 o 8

imperialis (Crown Imperial). See page 35.

pallidi'flora, very large handsome flowers of a pale creamy yellow, ht. i ft i 6

persica (The Persian Lily), a handsome species from Mount Ararat, bearing elegant
pyramidal heads of numerous dusky brown, small bell-shaped flowers, ht. 2 ft.. ..per doz. 7/6 o 8

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FRITILLARIA— C0H/««Kea'. each-j. d

pluriflora, true, remarkably distinct and beautiful, of very graceful habit, flowers pale

rosy purple, very early. It delights in shade with protection from cutting winds, per doz. 7/6 o 8

pontica, large bells, yellowish green, flushed rose, inside green with dark spots, ht. i ft.

per doz. 7/6 o 8

pudica, small deep golden bell-shaped fragrant flowers, in April, a gem, ht. i ft. ,, 10/6 i o

pyrenaica, large elegant plum-coloured bells reflexing at mouth, inside olive colour,

beautifully reticulated brown, a most handsome plant, ht. ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

recurva, this beautiful species with its orange-scarlet drooping bells should have a place in

every collection of choice plants, ht. 1 ft targe bulbs, per doz. 7/6 o 8

. monster bulbs ,, 10/6 t o

>» ’’ ”

Thunbefgii, a very distinct species with cream-coloured flowers, per too, 10/6 ; ,, 1/6 o 2

whittallii, flowers be.autifully tes.selated inside and out with reddish brown on a yellowish
olive ground. I'lRST-Cl.A.ss Certificatk R.H.S Cropfut/ed —

FRITILLARIA imperialis (Crown Imperial).

The Crown Imperial is a stalely hardy border-plant, veiy effective in Spring when grouped
in woodlands, wild gardens, orchards, etc. Its tall, stout, leafy stem terminates in a cluster of large
drooping bell-shaped flowers, surmounted by a whorl of fresh green leaves. For forming bold groups
in the permanent border or on lawns it is of great value, and should be allowed to remain undisturbed.
To obtain the best results, plant the bulbs in September, in a good deep loam, the top 4 to 5 ruches
below the surface, and by preference on their sides, to prevent nroisture accumulating in the centre.
We offer specially strong selected bulbs, superior to what are usuatly sold, and which we hoi>e will alli bloom
the first season. The Crown Imperial, however, is a plant which requires to become established a year rn
the rromul to be at its l^est.

^ each - i:, d

Red, copper-y red with white and black centre.

ht. 3 ft per doz. 5/6 o 6

,, ,, ,, extra large bulbs ,, 7/6 o 8

Yellow, a good companion plant to the above,

ht. 3 ft pur doz. 5/6 o 6

Giant Red, handsome deep coppery red

flowersof irnmensesize, ht. 3.1 ft., perdoz. 15/- I 6

Giant Yellow, bearing large hambome

yellow flower.s, ht. 35 ft per doz. r 5/- i 6

Orange Brilliant, bearing a hanrlsome
head of large operr (lowers of a pretty oratrge-
buff shade, very showy per doz. 10/6 I o

Fol.-variegatis, orange-red flowers, grace-
ful variegated foliage, ht. 3 ft — per doz. :o/6 i o

FRrTrLl.ARrA rMPERtALrS (CROWN ttitPERtAL).

Mixed Varieties, specially made up

by us from a good variety of sorts and rprite
a superior mixture to what is usually sold ;
suitable for naturalising

strong selected bulbs, per doz. 8/6

FRITILLARIA chitralensis, a new Crown Imperial from Chitral, a charming new
species bearing fiom February to March heads of drooping bell-shaped rich soft jellow
flowers. It is very distinct from all other Crown Imperials in foliage and habit, ai.d the
flowers have not a disagreeable scent, ht. I.J to 2 ft per doz. 18/- & 30/- ; each 1/8 &

FUNKIA— The Plantain Lily of Japan.

0 each of 6 distinct named varieties, 15/- ; 3 each, 9/- ; 1 each, 3/6
For list of named varieties with full descriptions, see Barr’s Hardy Plant Catalogue.

Barr's Swcct-sccntcd Double Chinese Paeonies, for Autumn planting.

For full Descriptive List and hints on culture see Barr's Hardy Plant Catalogue.

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914,

GALANTHUS (Snowdrop).

GALANTHUS ELWESll IN GRASS.

In tlie early Spring ninnlhs there is nothing more heaulifnl
than a sheet of the snowy graceful lilossoins of the Snowdroi’.
In planting, the bulhs shoiikl almost touch each other. An
efleet of surpassing beauty may be ol)taine<l by associating
Snowdrops with Scidlas sibirica and bipoi.ia, Ciiiono-
DOXAS, WiNTRR AcONiTics, etc. Where possible such plantings
should be permanent, and tlie surface of the soil top-dressed
in Summer and sown with annuals, such as Nemophila, Lepto-
siphon, etc., or planted with surface-rooting bedding plants.

The Snowdrop looks charming when nestling in grass,
on hedge banks, etc. The turf need not be disturbed if Bin’s
Bulh J'hmler be used {see page 98) ; this cuts out clean holes
large enough to take two or three bulbs.

I'ermanent pl.antings of Snowdrops should he made as far
as possible in shady situations.

On light soils Snowdrops should be |)lanted 6 to 9 inches
deep, the larger bulbs being planted the deepest. Plant Sep-
tember to November.

0 .

Singrle-floweringr Snowdrops (G. nivalis) per 1000 22

>> >1 ,, extra fine bulbs ,, 32

• • >) ,, gigantic bulbs,

such as are seldom seen {i/nanlily limited) . . 50

,> ,, small bulbs for naturalising in quantity ,, 15

d.

s.

d. s.

d

6...p.

100 2

6...p. doz. 0

5

6...

.. 3

9... ,, 0

6

0...

.. 5

6... „ 0

10

6...

1

8 -

Double-flowering Snowdrops (G. nivalis fl. pi.) ,, 35 o o... ,,07

>> 1) ,, extra fine bulbs ,, 45 o 50.. ,,09

• > i> ,1 a lew very large bulbs ,, 7 6 . , ,

The above Single and Double Snowdrops cannot be guaranteed to Jlower all true. Bmongst
the Doubles will he found some Singles, and vice-versa; the atimixture however in no w.ay iinii.ahs
the charming effect they produce in the spring garden. Good bulbs of Double Snowdrops are
very scarce this season.

GALANTHUS Elwesii, Elwes’ Giant Single Snowdrop, a distinct and beautiful .species, and the
largest and most handsome of all Snowdrops. It has very large snowy globular nowcrs, the inner
segments being marked rich emerald -green and while. By gentle forcing in pots or bowls it may
be h.ad in bloom during winter. The bulhs for naturalising should be planted where possible on
stony slopes, in umnanured soil.

Extra Strong Selected Bulbs

Strong Selected Bulbs

Small Bulbs for Naturalisation on stony banis, in suoodlands, etc

Monster Bulbs to grow in pots for exhibition, etc. These are wonderfully
large bulbs, and make grand specimen beds out of doors

Elwesii, Cultivated Bulbs, producing larger and more solid flowers than the
collected bulbs and blooming a little later. Customers will be much pleased with this grand Snowdrop.

Extra Strong Bulbs per 1000, 6or....per too, 6s. 6rf....per doz., ir

Strong Selected Bulbs 50s.... „ 5^.6,/. lod.

A Few Monster Bulbs ys. 6d.... „:s.3d.

p. 1000 p. 100 p. (loz,

s. d. s. d. r. d
30 o ..3 6...0 6
22 6. ..2 6...0 5
10 6 ..I 3... —

42 0...4 6...0 8

GALANTHUS Whittalli, Whittall’s Giant Single Snowdrop, producing large handsome flowers
with longer petals than those of Ehuesii, foliage broad and handsome, of a rich glaucous-green.
It makes a charming winter decoration gently forced in pots. None could be collected this year.

VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL SPECIES OF SNOWDROPS.

These are all beautiful, and clumps established in the border or on rockwork will afford much pleasure
to lovers of hardy flowers.

GALANTHUS Ikariae. On .account of the disturbed condition of the Near East we have

been unable to have any bulbs of this species collected this ye.ar. P- d»z.

>• rosteri major, a very fine .Snowdrop of compact sturdy growth with

broad glossy green foliage and large snowy white flowers, the inner segments being
coloured rich green except just above the mouth. It should be grown in a cool soil.

Il'^iat is usually sent out as pbsteri is a poor species. ..Extra strong bulbs, pet 100, 15/- 2 3

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GALANTHUS— per doz.-*f. (i
lmpera.ti| the Italian Snowdrop, bearing globular snowy while flowers, the inner segment
having a band of rich green at margin ; plant in the shelter of shrubs and leave undisturbed,
and when established large flowers are the result

Collected bulbs (or ncfuralkation, per looo, 70/- ; per 100, 7/6; i 3
Isitifolius (Redoutei), a distinct species from the Caucasus, with broad light green

foliage per 100, 15/- 2 3

plicatus (The Giant Crimean Single Snowdrop), a tall-growing beautiful species with
distinct broad plicate foliage ; flowers large, the inner segments having a l>road dark green
blotch at lips per 100, 25/- 3 6

xGALTONIA candicans (Hyacinthus candicans), the Great Snow-White
Summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 6 ft. high, according to soil and situation,
and hearing a S])ikc of 20 to 50 pure white bell-shaped flowers ; a handsome decorative
plant lor grouping in the flower border or on lawns, also a fine pot-plant for the conservatory.

Very tffeclive when grouped with the scarlet Gladiolus Brcnchkyensis. Plant from October
to March, covering the Autumn plantings with a little litter for the first winter.

Selected Strong Flowering Bulbs, per 100, 7/6 i 3
GENTIANA a.C£lulis (Gentianella), pruducing in Spring large erect bell-shaped deep-blue
flowers, in bloom moie or less throughout the Summer: a favourite rock garden plant,

ht. 3 in Strong- clumps, each, 6 ii. S 6

GERANIUM tuberosum (Tuberous-rooted Crane's-bill), an elegant creeping plant

hearing several violet-rose flowers in Summer ; hardy in sunny spots on rockwoik...p. too, 5/6 o 10

X GLADIOLUS.

BARR’S SUMMER-FLOWERING VARIETIES.

For Autumn and Winter Planting.

These beautiful Early-flowering Gladioli should be largely planted for supplying cut bloom from
May to July; and for the fine effect they produce in the flower garden. G. Colvillei The Bride is
extensively grown in pots and boxes for cutting during April, May, and June. All may be grown
in pots (or indoor decoration.

Culture Outdoors. — Select a situation j)rotecled from cutting winds and shaded from the mid-
day sun. Deeply dig the ground, working in plenty of rotten manure in the underspit, and see that
the soil is made light and friable. Plant the bulbs from October to November by preference, although
tlicy may be put in as late as January. They should be put in at a depth of five to six inches,
and in the case of the later plantings the bulbs should be soaked in water a few hours previously.
Bcfoie severe frost comes on cover with a little long straw litter or other light material, which
remove in March. In May mulch the plants and keep them wtll watered. If the Summer is dry and
the weather hot, give an occasional good soaking of water or weak lictuid manure. A mulching of well-
decayed numure in early summer will considerably benefit the plants.

Culture i-or Conservatory Decoration. —Plant three to five bulbs, according to size, in a
5’ or 6-inch pot, and plunge in ashes up to the rim of the pot in a cold frame or pit, withholding
water till the bulbs have started into growth; or, the pots may be buried up to the rim in ashes out
of doors under a south wall, a light covering of such material as dried heather being given as a
protection against severe frost. When the plants are well advanced in growth they may be removed
to the greenhouse, and should be carefully attended to with water.

X EARLY SUMMER-FLOWERING HARDY GLADIOLI.

These commence to bloom out of doors the beginning of June or by gentle forcing may be had in flower

ill April and May. per loo per tioz.

s. d. s. tl

Byzantinus, showy brilliant rosy claret, useful for borders, naturalising, or cutting,
ht. 2 ft per 1000,55/- 6 0...0 10

Colvillei, criin.son-puiple, flaked white, very showy, valuable for naturalisation,

In. 2i-ft periooor35,/- 4007

,, roseus, flowers soft rose with deep salmon-rose stripe down petals, very
beautiful and decorative, ht. 2 ft. This variety blends charmingly wilh the

snowy white flowers of The Bi'itie per 1000, 50/- 5 () --0 to

,, The Bride, pure white flowers, valuable in early summer for border de-
coration and cutting. A grand pot-plant indoors, ht. 2 ft.

Strong selected bulbs, per 1000, 35/- 4 o---o 7

BARR’S LAWN GRASSES FOR SEPTEMBER SOWING.

Lawns should be renovated in September, after the wear and tear of Summer, sowing at the rate
of i lb. per too square yards, h'or prices, etc., see page 2 of caver.

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><SuMIVIER*FLOWERING HarDY GlADIOLI.

These flower out ot doors from June to July or by gentle forcing may be had in Vdoom from
April to May,

Barr's Selections of Summer-flowering Gladioli.

12 bulbs each of 12 choice named sorts, 2\j-
6 each of 12 beautiful vars. 7/6 & 10/6 ; 3 each of 12 beautiful vars. 4/- & 5/6

Extra choice mixture, containing an extra fine selection of colours and including s. d
some of the newer seedlings, ht. 15 to 21 in per 1000,45/- > P®*" 5/* > P<^^‘ o 9

Fine mixture, beautiful shades; valuable for filling beds and borders, and to plant for
cutting, ht, 15 to 20 in per 1000, 25/- ; per 100, 2/9 ; per doz. o 5

The numbers after the name indicate
the relative time of flowering ; thus, those marked
(i) come into bloom first, while those marked
(3) arc the latest to bloom.

Ackerman (3), salmon, with con-
spicuous white blotches, edged
carmine and fiery scarlet, very
beautiful, ht. ft

Blushing; Bride (^7//. Delica-
tissima) (3), one of the most
beautiful, flowers ivory-white with
deep crimson flakes, ht. 22 in ,
strong grower 5

Cardinalis eleg;ans( 3 ), fiery
otange-.scarlci. wiili conspicuous
snow-white Iflotches and light
centre, very handsome, ht. 21 in. 10

Crimson Queen (3), fiery
orange-scarlet with crimson glow,
blotched carmine and white, of
branching habit, very showy

Fairy Queen (3), deep salmon-
rose shaded orangetowards centre,
with white blotches heavily
margined blood • crimson, very
pretty and free flowering, ht. 22 in.

Fiery Knight, brilliant fiery
vermilion-scarlet, very showy

General Scott (2), shell-pink
flushed with cream - coloured
blotches, edged scarlet, very

beautiful, ht. 20 in 10

with

)• 100 p doz.
s <i. s. (i

7 6... I 3

6 ..

5 6...0 10
. 12 6... I 9

conspicuous cream-
salmon, the

GLADIOLUS BLUSHING BRIDE.

Little Lady (2), charming dainty ivory-white flowers,
coloured blotch, broadly margined blood-crimson, ht. 15 in.

Lord Grey, very large flowers on branching spike, soft rose shaded
lower petals having conspicuous creamy while blotches, margined scarlet.

Madame Cowsin (2), flowers large, blush-white shaded lavender, with bright lilac

blotches, edged purple, and blue anthers, distinct and beautiful, ht. 20 in 45

Madame TrufFaut, flowers large, of a delicate pink flushed white, the lower

petals having a cream-coloured blotch, margin crimson, very pretty, ht. 25 in

Ne Plus Ultra, a splendid showy variety producing long handsome spikes of large
flowers, bright salmon-red with blotch of cream bordered scarlet on lower petals,
ht. 3 ft

Peach Blossom (i), a most lovely variety^ producing graceful spikes of charming
flowers, delicate rosy blush, blotched pale rose and cie.iin, a robust grower and free
bloomer; prized for cutting, ht. 14 in. Award of Merit K.H.S. ...per 1000, 65/-
Pink Perfection (3), bright salmon-rose, lower petals having white blotches

margined blood-crimson, robust grower, ht. 28 in 10

Queen of Holland, a beautiful variety, bearing on robust stems large flowers,
white delicately blotclied on lower petals cream with crimson margin, free flowering... 7
Queen Wilhelmina (3), flowers large, blush with conspicuous cream-coloured
blotches margined crimson and scarlet, very pretty, ht. 22 in 15

Red Prince, orange-scarlet, with very distinct clear white blotches, deeply edged
crimson, a handsome variety, ht. 20 in 18

7 0...1 o

6.. . 1 6

6. . A 3
0...2 3

6.. .2 8

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GLADIOLI, HARDY SUMMER-FLOWERING—

p. loo p Uoz.

Rose Queen (a), beautiful soft blush-rose, wilh conspicuous blotches of bloocl-red, s. </. s. d

with cream-coloured eye, very pretty, ht. 20 in * 7 6...1 3

Sir George Gray (2), a very distinct and stHUing variety, flowers lilac flushed
while, with while throat, and on lower petals blotches of white broadly bordered

crimson-purple, very free, ht. 20 in to 6... I 6

The Queen (new), flowers white with faint rosy glow, lower petals blotched cream
with crimson margin, a tall elegant grower and very free bloomer, ht. 28 in. ; it

forces freely 10 6...1 6

Zimmermann (3), white shaded lavender, with blotches of cream bordered violet,

a charming colour, ht. 21 in 7 6...1 3

X GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS.

The Large-flowered Autumn Gladiolus.

These Gladioli rai.U amongst the most decorative and handsome of late summer and autumn flowers,
and should be given a place in every garden. Their grand spikes of bloom are greatly valued for vases,
lasting as they do a long lime in water, and mixing well with the choicest of flowers. A full descriptive
list, with cultural directions, will he found in our Sprin(J Cataloguk of Bulbs and Tubiirs
published February which may he had on application.

Plant the corms out of doors from March to May, or pot up in Febuiary and March.

p. 100 p. iloz.
s. d. s. d

3 each of 20 beautiful vars.

30/- & 42/-

Red and Scarlet Shades, in mixture

15

0...2

0

Crimson Shades, in mixture

IS

0...2

0

1

„ 20

11

11

10/6 & 15/6

Rose Shades, in mixture

IS

0...2

0

3

„ 12

.. 15/-, 21/- & 36/-

White grounds, in mixture

18

6. ..2

8

Yellow grounds, in mixture

18

6...2

8

1

„ 12

11

11

.. 5/6, 7/6 & 10/6

Flesh and Salmon Shades, mixed...

17

6. ..2

6

Barr’S Choicest Strain, in mixture, bearing bold spikes of large hand-
some flowers in great variety of lich and brilliant colours ; a grand strain 18 6.. .2 8

Fine Mixture, embracing many rich and varied colours, with bold spikes of large

handsome flowers per 1000, 95/- 10 6...1 6

X GLADIOLUS, NEW HYBRID BUTTERFLY.

(Gladiolus Lemoinei.)

These heautiful Gladioli shovild have a place in every flower border; the flowers arc of llie most
delicate and brilliant shades, and ate all handsomely blotched with fine contrasting colours. They are
hardy vigorous growers. A dtscriptive list will be found in our Sfritig Catalogue of Jiuibs ami Tuhers.
Plant the corms outdoors from March to April, or j)Ot up in February and .March.

Barr’s Collections of Butterfly Gladioli.

3 each of 20 choice varieties 42/- & 63/- 1 each of 12 choice varieties 7/6 & 10/6

1 ,, 20 ,, ,, 21/- & 30/- 3 ,, 6 ,, ,, 8/- & 12/-

Barr’s Splendid Mixed Butterfly Hybrids, a special mixture of choice h>brids, and
is sure to please, giving the greatest variety of colours with most beautiful markings, and all with
fine handsome spikes of bloom ; (juUe inferior to lohat is usually ...per too, 17/6; per doz. 2/6

Barr’s Fine Mixed Butterfly Hybrids, containing a good variety of colours, all with
beautiful markings and fine spikes of bloom per too, 10/6; per doz. 1/6

Barr's Mixed Blues, Violets and Lavenders, all very handsome,

per ICO, 30/- ; per doz. 4/-

xGLADIOLUS NANCEIANUS.

These are giant-flowered hybrids of Gladiolus Lemoinei and G. Saundersii, and produce large
open flowers of elegant outline and brilliant colours and markings, on erect branching spikes. Very free-
flowering and decorative. Corms planted end of March or April flower in August.

3 each of 12 beautiful named varieties 25/-

3 ,, 6 ,, „ 10/6

Finest Mixed Hybrids, a grand mixture of colours per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/-

(zl descriptive list of Gladiolus Nanceianus will be found in our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers.)

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xGRAND NEW AMERICAN GLADIOLI.

These are mostly new hybrids raised in Canada by Mr H. H. Groff, and are remarkable for their tall
vigorous growth and large handsome flowers, which embrace many fine new colours. At Kew Gardens
these grand Gladioli have been quite a centre of attraction. Orders booked for su^tply in early spring.
Plant outdoors March to April, or pot up in l''ebtuary.

Gi'ofTs New Selected Blue and Heliotrope Shades, flowers large

and beautiful, ranging from lilac and heliotrope to rich Pansy-blue per too, 75/- 10 6...1 o

Groff’s Royal Purples, mostly handsome purples and dark Pansy-blues

per too, 60/- 8 6...0 9

Groff’s New Yellow Hybrids, mostly soft yellow, primrose and cream-coluuied
shades with maroon or crimson lilotch, and containing a few good seifs ...per too, 45/- 6 0...0 7

GKOfPs Selected Dsirk Hybrids, mostly rich dark velvety shades of scarlet,

blood-crimson, luby, etc., some with a striking blotch, very handsome ...per lOO, 45/- 6 0...0 7
Groff’s Mixed Colours, in many new and beautiful shades 55/- 7 6...0 8

Special List of Choice New American Gladioli will be found in our

Spring Bulb Catalogue.

X GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS.

The Larg:e-flowered Vermilion-Scarlet Gladiolus.

This well-known handsome Gladiolus blooms just before the Gladiolus Gandavensis varieties, and is
one of the most valuable for bedding. By successional plantings outdoors from end of March to May,
a brilliant display of bloom may be had from middle of July to late autumn. A fine elTect may be
produced by massing this Gladiolus with Galtonia candicans, the snowy white spikes of which to))
the Scarlet Gladioli; both bloom about the same time. p. ,00 p. doz.

S. d. S. t(

Qood Flowering corms per 1000, 70/- 7 6...1 3

Extra Selected corms 10 6...1 6

Very large corms 0...2 3

X GLADIOLUS PRINCEPS.

A magnificent showy Gladiolus of tall robust habit, bearing long handsome spikes of immense open
flowers of a brilliant glowing scarlet, with snowy while stripe down centre of petal, and towards the centie
a large cream-coloured blotch stippled crimson ; remarkably effective in the flower border.

per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6

VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL GLADIOLI.

Plant the corms from March to April.

each— j. d

xChlldsii, Mixed Hybrids, a fine robust race of Gladioli, resulting from a cross be-
tween G. Nanceianus varieties and Lemoine’s Butterfly Gladioli, and blooming about
the same lime. 1 he flowers are very large, and ])roduced on long sturdy spikes, and range
in colour irom roses and pinks to reds and fiery scarlets ; valuable for grouping in herbaceous

borders, ht. 3 to 5 ft per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 —

xprimulinus (Maid of the Mist), a rare and lovely species found growing in the
neighbourhood ol the Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River, where the spray at times
completely covers it. 1 he flowers, which are of a beautiful soft primrose-yellow, are of
quaint hooded form and borne on spikes 2 lo 3 ft. high, from July to August. Easily
grown in pots in a cold greenhouse or out of doors in warm localities; while in full growth

the plants should be given a liberal supply of water per doz. 10/6 l o

X primulinus hybrids, a most lovely new strain of Gladioli of the same light graceful
habit as G. primulinus, but colours ranging from yellow to salmon, rosy buff, apricot, pale
copper and other delicate art shades, ht. 2J ft per doz. 9/- o 10

^ GUORIOSA (Glory Lilies), very Ijeautiful bulbous warm greenhouse or stove climbers with
brilliantly coloured flower.s. 1 rained on globes or wires the blooms are seen to advantage.

The roots should be grown in a compost of loam and peat.

Leopold!, a fine new Glory Lily from the Congo, producing an abundance of beautiful
scll-goldcn-yellow flowers ; a grand warm greenhouse climber 4 6

Rothschildiana, the true original species from Uganda and the Jinest of all, with
flowers measuiiiig nearly 6 inches across, colour crimson-lake, the perianth segments being
margined gold, anthers golden

SUperba (The Malabar Glory Lily), bearing brilliant rich orange-red flowers; remarkably
showy

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GLORY OF THE SNOW. See Chionodoxa, »a^e 2$. each— s. d

X GLOXINIA, beauliful bulbous stove plants, large flowers of perfect form, colours rich and varied.

Barr’S Exhibition Named Varieties per doz. 24/-, 30/- & 36/- —

Fine Named Varieties perdoz. 12/6 —

Barr’s Beautiful Seedling Varieties, Mixed „ 7/6 —

GRAPE HYACINTH. 6'er: Muscari,/ay« 67.

GUERNSEY LILY. See Yievine, page 6^.

HABRANTHUS pratensis. See Hippeastrum.

X H^EMANTHUS (The Blood-flower), it would not be possible to overrate the grand effect of

these noble plants, whether grown in the greenhouse or stove.

Andromeda., a handsome new hybrid of Katharinae x magnificus, the largest -flowered

and most vigorous growing of all. It produces in June immense heatls of crimson flowers ... 5 ^

Kalbreyeri, a grand plant with immense heads of numerous flowers which are brilliant

vermilion with golden anthers, very showy, ht. i ft 7 ^

K£ltha.rin£e, a magnificent plant of noble bearing, with large heads of brilliant or.inge-

scarlet flowers, ht. 2 ft 5 ^

puniceus, orange-scarlet, ht. i ft., each 2/6; COCCineus, scarlet, ht. i ft 3 6

HELLEBORUS NIGER Type (The White Christmas Rose), one of the most useful
varieties, bearing pure white flowers from December to March

strong dumps full of power-buds, perdoz. 15/- i 6
„ „ a.ltifolius true (syu. H. niger maximus), a very distinct and now

rare Christmas Kose, producing in November and December very
large flowers on long stalks, white tinged pink, or, if opened under

glass, pure while, foliage dark green per doz. 25/- 2 6

„ „ angustifolius (syn. luvernis), the St. Brigid’s Christmas Rose,

ihe finest pure white Christmas Kose, with clear (resh green foli.age and
snowy white flowers produced fromyrtwzraz-j/ to per doz 25^- 2 6

,, ,, Madame Fourcade, a fine white intermediate-flowering variety,

coming in between aUifolins and the Type 2 6

HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS. — The Lenten Rose. These bloom from Keh. to March, when few
other flowers are open out-of-doors. They delight in the shade of trees. See Hardy Plant Catalogue,
1 each of 12 fine varieties, 12/- & \%f- ; 1 each of 6 fine varieties, 4/6 cV 7/6.

HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lilies). These are best planted in Autumn.

12 in 12 fine handsome varieties ... 7/- I 24 in 6 fine handsome varieties... 10/6
6 „ 6 ,. „ „ ... 3/6 I 50 „ 6 „ ., „ ... 18/-

For full descriptive List see Hardy Plant Catalogue.

HEPATICA {syn. Anemone Hepatica), very beautiful in early Spring est.ihlished on shady
hanks and on rockwork. They are deep rooters and love a deep loamy soil.

each — j. <i

Blue, Single per doz. 5/- o 6

,, „ clumps 2 6

Blue, Double perdoz. 15/- I 6

Red, Single ,, 5/- o 6

Red, Double $/- o 6

White, Single 5/- o 6

eich — s.

White, Double, a rare and beautiful

variety. w.-vun or Mishit R. I l.S S

a.ngulOS£t, large single rich blue flowers

per doz. 5/- o

,, alba, heniliful large pure white

flowers. Award OK M KKIT R.II.S o
,. rosea {new'i, soft ro.se I

HIPPEASTRUM pratense (syn I-Iabranthus pratensis), a very attractive bulbous
plant producing in early summer an umbel of showy Amaryllis-like hrilliart .scarlet flowers,
ht. I ft. Recommended for pots in cold greenhouse or to plant outdoors 6 in. deep at foot
of a sonih wall or in .any other warm sunny situation per tioz. 15/- 1

d

6

6

9

o

6

HOMERIA collina {syn. Bobartia aurantiaca), a beautiful Sparaxis-like plant from .South
Africa, producing in May a profusion of orange-scarlet flowers with yellow centre, measuring
2j inches across, ht. I.j ft., cultural treatment same as for Ixias per too, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3

Barr’s Hardy Plant Catalogue

fully describes the best Hardy Perennials, Alpines, Hock IManls, Climbers and Flardy Aquatics, with

many useful notes on culture. Post free.

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

Barr’s Choice Named Hyacinths.

For Glasses, Jardinets, Bowls, Pots, and for Exhibition.

HYACINTH LA HKLLE CROWING IN BOWL.

Culture in Pots. -The soil should be a compost of
good fibrous loam with a liberal addition of leaf-soil, sharp sand,
and thoroughly well-decayed cow manure. Puytobroma (see
page 98) may also be added at the rate of i lb. per bushel. The
compost should be well mixed and left to stand some time before
being used. New pots should be 7 (e/l soaked in roater bcfoi'e use.

In potting, barely cover the bulb, and let the soil be | in.
below the rim of the pot, to allow for watering. After potting
give one good watering and then place the pots outdoors on a
bed of ashes, cover with six inches of cocoa fibre, and leave them
exposed to all weathers. When the bulbs have 7 vell rooted^ and
made about an inch of top growth, they may be removed indoors,
first into a subdued light, until the blanched foliage has attained
its full green colour, and then into the sunniest situation at com-
mand in the greenhouse or conservatory. It is a good plan to
place an inverted flower pot over tlie young growths for a few
days after being removed from the plunging bed, as by so doing
they are protected from possible drauglit. Abundance of air, a
moderately moist atmosphere, and plenty of water at the roots
are then nece.ssary for early well-developed flower-spikes. A dry
or frosty atmosphere or a draug^hty situation will cause the flower-
buds to shrivel. Forcing should only he done gently^ tlie tem-
perature not exceeding 6o degree.s. A too frequent fault made in
forcing Hyacinths is that they are subjected to heat before the
bulbs are fully rooted.

For earliest flowers — namely, for January and February— pot
middle of September and leave in the plunging bed lO to I2
weeks

ig^’ If finely developed trusses and rich colours are preferred to very early flowers^ the
Hyacinth should not be forced ; pot up the bulbs in October and leave them plunged out of
doors three months or more, according to season, then remove them to a mild temperature like that of a
cool greenhouse, a sitting-room window, or frame, always selecting the sunniest and most genial situation.

Culture in Glasses. - We recommend only Single Hyacinths for glasses. The most reliable
sorts for growing in glasses we have indicated by 'F. Pure clean water (rain-water by preference) the
same temperature as the room should be used, with a piece or two of pure wood charcoal in it. The
bulb can be made secure in the glass by a piece of fish netting, and its base shouUl at all times just
touch the water. Ihace the glasses in a cool dirk place to encourage root grow’th, and keep supplied with
water as required. When nearly lull of roots (not before), and an inch or two of top growth has been
made, admit them to the light gradually, and then to the sunniest place at command where there is full
light and an even airy tempeiature. A?oid a too dry or frosty atmosphere or a draughty sitintioHy as
such conditions will often cause the flow’er-buds to shrivel up. A little rain-water gently sprinkled
daily on the green flower-spikes will assist in their development. Barr’s Peat-Fibre Mixture is an excellent
material for growing Hyacinths in, and is clean and inoffensive to handle (see page directions).

Culture in Jardinets. — For this purpose ISa/Fs Peatfbre^ Shell and Charcoal Mixture
is undoubtedly the best material to use. It should be always kept moist, and when the jardinet is removed
to the sitting-room the surface should be covered with fresh green carpet moss or mossy Saxifrage. Grown
in jardinets, Hyacinths are charming when associated with early Spring-flowering bulbs like Chionodoxas,
Scilla sibirica, Snowdrops, Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissi, Iris reticulata, etc.

Hanging Moss Balls of* Hyacinths. — Very charming hanging baskets of Hyacinths
can be made with balls of fresh Sphagnum moss, 9 inches in diameter. First make up a ball of moss about
8 inches in diameter, into which insert the Hyacinth bulbs all round, binding them in with tarred string and
more moss so that only their points are visible. Then run a wire through by which the ball can be suspended
iji greenhouse or sitting-room window. No more attention will be required except to dip the ball in water
about once a fortnight. Such hanging baskets can be effectively made with Named or Bedding Hyacinths,
and also with Uoman Hyacinths. The open wirework baskets which are sold can be filled in the same way.

Extra Early Miniature Hyacinths, specially prepared for very early forcing.—
Tliese llyacintlis arc harvested sj^ecially early and so prepared as to be capable of being quite easily forced
into bio )iu by January, ami arc therefore of the greatest value for producing a bright and effective de-
coration during the period between the flowering of tlie Roman and Italian Hyacinths and the ordinary
Dutch pot Hyacinths. The Inilbs should be potted up by the middle of .September, plunged in a cold airy
frame, and lemoved indoors to a gentle heal about the middle of November. See pages 46 and 47.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. ^3

BARR’S “Prize-Winning” Exhibition Hyacinths.

A very careful selection of a few of the finest Hyacinths for Exhibitors.

We have selected these varieties out of many hundreds, as being specially suitable for exhibition on
account of their grand spikes of fine form, their large bells and beautiful colours. Several of them are
new varieties, and a great advancement on existing kinds. Most of them have been awarded prizes
and certificates of merit. All are single-fiowered varieties except where otherwise stated.

BARR’S COLLECTIONS OP CHOICE EXHIBITION VARIETIES.

3 each of 12 Magnificent Exhibition Hyacinths, /^2 2s.

1 „ 12 ,, „ .. ‘ 5 /-

^ We have indicated the relative earliness or lateness of the various kinds by (l), (2), (3), (4) :
thus those marked (i) are the first to bloom, those marked (4) are the latest.

'p indicates those sorts which should be selected where the bulbs are required for gre

Av£ilAnche, producing broad erect spike of beautiful snowy white bells 10

Blue Beauty, producing a finely formed spike of beautiful Cambridge-blue bells 10

Cantab (2), beautiful light blue

^'City of Haarlem (2), pure yellow, large well-finished handsome spike, very beautiful,

one of the best of the yellows. Awaki) of MERit R.H.S

Correggio, pure white, large compact spike of good form, handsome

Distinction (3), maroon-crimson, shaded black, very handsome 8

Electra (3), lovely sky-blue, immense long spike

4 - Galatea (3), delicate pale heliotrope, large bells, very pretty

Isabelle (3), blush, immense compact spike with large bells

Ivan hoe (3), rich deep violet-blue shaded black, very handsome

^ King Alfred (3), producing a handsome truss of large bells, dark blue with silvery

shading

■p King Menelik (2), a very handsome variety, and the largest of its colour, spike

broad, glistening bells, almost black ^

King of Scarlets (3), rich dark crimson-scarlet, intense glowing colour, fine com-
pact spike

King of the Reds (4), rich brilliant red with white eye, large handsome spike 2t

P King of the Whites (2), a very handsome snow-white variety

|_a Belle (4), immense broad spike, delicate pale rose. See Itlnstration, page 42

4, Victoire (i), large close spike of perfect form, brilliant rose-crimsom to

Madame Kruger, a very handsome new snow-white variety with large well-formed

spike and bells

Marchioness of Lome (4), colour a beautiful chamois, very distinct

Orange Brilliant, a beautiful showy variety, producing a fine spike of deep rose

shaded salmon-orange

Perle Brilliante, beautiful Cambridge-blue with silvery shading, fine large spike

and bells, very beautiful

Queen of Pinks, stiiped bright rose and silvery white, fine close spike of good form
Starlight, very long handsome spike, bells rich Royal purple with snowy white centre
4 » Yellow Hammer (3), having an immense bro.ad well-formed spike of bright yellow
bells ; strongly recommended for growing in pots, pans, jardinets and glasses, etc..

One Bulb each of the foregoing 24 grand Hyacinths, 29/-

Barr’s “ Extra Selected ” Named Hyacinths.

Bulbs the very Finest of the Season’s Crop.

The varieties of Hyacinths described below, and included in the following selections, we have
personally selected during our many visits of inspection to the Finest Hyacinth Farms in
Holland, and experience has proved them the most worthy of cultivation.

BARR’S SELECTIONS OF FIRST-SIZE NAMED HYACINTHS.

For Glasses or Pots.

; in

glasses.

per

doz. each

s.

d. s.

10

6...1

0

10

6... I

0

8

6...0

9

10

6... I

0

15

0...1

6

8

6...0

9

12

6... I

3

15

0...1

6

8

6...0

9

15

0... I

6

21

0...2

0

8

6...0

9

12

6... I

3

21

0...2

0

15

0... I

6

15

0...1

6

10

6... I

0

— ...2

6

8

6...0

9

8

6 . 0

9

8

6...0

9

21

0...2

0

— ...2

6

7

6...0

8

3 each

of 50 extra fine varieties .

....£6

6

0

3 each

of 50 fine varieties

£4 5

0

1

50 ,, ,, .,

.... 2

5

0

1 „

50 „

0

a

.... 3

10

0

3 .,

20 „

6

1

.... I

5

0

1 „

20 „

0

12 ,, ,, >,

ro

0

3 „

12 „

0

1

12 ,1 >1 n •

10

6

1

12 „

... 5/6 & 0 7

6

44

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

HYACINTHS, CHOICE NAMED

iSg" All the Hyacinths in the following List are single except where otherwise stated.
Tlie flouhle varieties we recommend only for pot-culture ami not for growing in glasses or forcing. Those
sorts marked d' should lie selected where the bulbs are intended for growing in glasses.

fits For the convenience of buyers we have indicated the relative earline.ss or lateness of the various
kinds by (l), (2), (3), (4) ; thus those marked (i) are the first to bloom, those marked (4) are the latest.

Colours— Blush=Rose, Rose°PinK. Etc. Extra Selected Bulbs.

c.ach — s. d

Cardinal Wiseman (4), a charm-
ing light rose-pink per doz. 6/6 o 7

Cosmos (3), rich rosy pink, fine spike o 6
Dainty Maid {3), douhk, fine pale
blush rose, large bells and .spike, doz. 5/6 o 6
^ Fabiola (4), fine rose-pink, striped car-
mine, large bells and spike ...per doz. 5/6 o 6
Jacques (2), delicate coral-pink, very

large spike per doz. 8/6 o 9

La Duchesse (2), pale salmon-rose
shaded wdiite, large compact spike of

large bells per doz. 8^ o 9

d'Lady Derby (z), lovely rose-pink,

large compact spike per doz. 8/6 o 9

drL’Ornement Rose (3), soft fle.sh-

rose. barge compact spike ...per doz. 6/6 o 7
Lord Percy (2), beautiful soft pale rose,

large spike per doz. 8/6 o 9

4' Moreno (2), bright pink, large bells and

spike per doz. 7/6 o 8

each—

NoriTicL (2), satin-rose, large liandsonie

bells and spike per doz. 6/6 o

Pink Perfection (3), beautiful cleat-
pink, large beautifully formed .spike

jier doz 7/6 o

d- Roseus maximus (4), delicate soft

rose, large bells and fine spike

per doz. 6/6 o

4' Rose a Merveille (4), delicate rose-
piuk, large broad well-furnished spike

per doz. 6/6 o

Rosy Morn (2), beautiful rich soft rtrse,

large compact spd;e per doz. 8/6 o

Sultan’s Favourite (3), delicate
rose, striped pink, handsome spike

per doz. 6/6 o

Triomphe des Roses (3), delicate
pale rose, very large compact spike

per doz. 9/6 o

Colours-Deep Rose. Crimson, Scarlet. Etc. Extra Selected Bulbs.

Amy (2), vivid crimson, fine spike

per doz. 5/6 o 6

-F Countess of Rosebery (3), d.ark

red, large handsome spike ...per doz. 8/6 o 9
Duchess of Albany (3), bright

crimson, fine spike per doz. 8/6 o 9

F Garibaldi (l), rich crimson, large

splendid spike per doz. 6/6 o 7

FGeneral Pelissier (i), intense deep

crimson, large spike per doz. 5/6 o 6

Colou rs— A zure. Pear UBlue,

F Blondin (3), rich azure-blue, bottom of

tube bluish purple, large spike, per doz. 8/6 o 9

Count Andrassy {2), bright light
blue, large bells, fine comp.act spike

per doz. 7/6 o 8

F Czar Peter (3), beautiful clear blue,
large bells, large handsome perfect .spike

per doz. 9/- o 10

F Enchantress (2), beautiful pale china-
blue, large well-formed spike, large bells,

per doz. 8/6 o 9

Forget-me-Not (3), pretty light

blue, fine spike per doz. 10/6 i o

Grand Lilas (2), silvery lilac, large
spike per doz. 8/6 o 9

C olours— Dark Blue, Purple, Violet.

Baron Van Tuyll (i). purple, large

spike per doz. 6/6 o 7

Captain Boyton (2), pretty deep

lil.ac-blue with silvery shading, very large

handsome spike per doz. 7/6 o 8

F Charles Dickens, single( 2 ), dark

jrorcclain, shaded lilac, fine spike, doz. 7/6 o 8
General Havelock (3), rich glitter-
ing purple, very large spike per doz. 8/6 o 9

Gertrude (3), bright rose-pink, fine

compact spike per doz. 5/6 o

F King of the Belgians (4), glow-
ing deep rose-crimson ; inclined to throw

up more than one spike per doz. 5/6 o

Koh-i-noor (4), sani-douhle, bright sal-
mon-pink, largespike,mortel form, doz. 8/6 o
Lord Macaulay (3), rose deepening
to vivid crimson, large spike, per doz. 7/6 o
F Mr. Robert Steiger (3), rich rose-
carmine, large compact spike, per doz. 5/6 o

Etc. Extra Selected Bulbs.

Leonidas {2), lavender sliaded and
striped violet-blue, large bells and spike

per doz. 6/6 o

F Lord Derby (3), [tearl-blue, very large

handsome spike per doz. 8/6 o

F Pieneman (2), fine rich light blue, very
large bells, .and large spike. ..per doz. 6/6 o
Queen of the Blues (4), beautiful
azure-blue, large bells, and h.andsome
spike; a most lovely Hyacinth, but it

should not be forced per doz. 7/6 o

F Regulus (3), rich porcelain-blue, fine

spike per doz. 5/6 o

F Schotel (2), pale porcelain-blue, large
bells, fine well-finished spike. ..perdoz. 8/6 o

Black, Etc. Extra S elected Bulbs.

Grand Maitre (2), deep porcelain-
blue. very large handsome spike, doz. 6/6 o
FKing of the Blues (4), rich dark
blue, barge bells, fine spike. ..per doz. 7/6 o
F Marie (2), dark violet-blue, immense

spike of good form per doz. 5/6 o

F Prince of Wales (4), dark blue-violet,
shaded black and with white eye, large
spike, a striking variety per doz. 7/6 o

d

7

7

7

9

7

10

6

6

9

8

6

7

9

7

8

6

9

7

8
6

8

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 45

HYACINTHS FOR POT-CULTURE AND GLASSES— £'e«/f««ra'.

Colours — Claret-Crimsoii and Rose=Purole. Extra Selected Bulbs.

each— f. d

'V L’Espera.nce (3), brilliant bright
claret'crimson, compact spike, attractive
colour per doz. 6/6 0 7

Pure White. Extr

each— s. d

Lord Balfour (2), pretty soft rose-
purple, striped blush, large broad spike
and large bells per doz. 5/6 0 6

a Selectee^ Bulbs.

Albus Maximus (2), large full spike

per doz. 7/6 0 8

'k Baroness Van Tuyll (1), long

handsome spike per doz. 6/6 0 7

Grand Vainqueur (2), fine large

liells per doz. 7/6 0 8

'I' La Grandesse (3), largest ami hand-
somest per doz. 8/6 0 9

Latour d’Auvergne (i), double,

large bells, handsome spike, per doz. 7/6 0 8

Colours— White Shaded Rose. Blush

L’Innocence (3), large bells, large
I'andsome liroad spike per doz. 6607

'V Madame Van der Hoop (3), with
faint blush tinge, but almost pure white,
large bells, large compact spike

per doz. e/6 0 6

Mont Blanc (4), large bells, fine large

handsome spike ...per doz. 9/- 0 10

4 ^ Snowball (3), fine spike, of beautiful
symmetrical form, bells of great substance

per doz. 8/6 0 9

. Waxy White, Btc. Extra Selected Bulbs.

'I' General Vetter (2), beautiful pale

blush, fine spike per doz. 8/6 0 9

Grandeur a Merveille (2), white

shaded rose, fine compact spike, p. doz. 5/6 0 6

La Franchise (4), waxy white, very
fine bells, good spike per doz. 5/6 0 6

Colours — Yellow, Primrose, Chamois

Leviathan, beautiful blush, immense

broad spike per doz. 6/6 0 7

Mr. Plimsoll (3), beautiful blush, large

bells large bro.ad .spike per doz. 5/6 0 6

'1'Volta.irO (3), white, shaded rose, large

bells per doz. 5/O 0 6

Salmon. Etc. Extra Selected Bulbs,

>1' Bird of Paradise (3), bright yellow,

fine spike per doz. 7/6 0 8

Daylig;ht(3), orange-yellow tinged red,

fine broad spike per doz. 8/6 o 9

'k Ida (3), rich primrose, large spike „ 7/6 0 8

fKing of Yellows {4), rich deep
yellow, large handsome spike, late flower-
ing per doz. 7/6 0 8

f Le Chamois {3), beautiful pale

chamois, lai ge bells and spike, per doz. 7/6 0 8

BARR’S Selected E

For Bedding, Boxes,

Obelisque (4), pure yellow, large
spike and bells per doz. 8/6 0 9

'p Primrose Perfection (3), fine
pure yellow, with large bells and a long

pyramidal spike per doz. 7/6 0 8

Sonora. (4), rosy salmon, good compict
spike per doz. 8/6 0 9

Yellow Hammer, bright yellow,
broad well-formed spike per doz. 7/6 0 8

lEDDiNG Hyacinths.

Bowls, or Pot-Culture.

The following Hyacinths we have specially selected after many careful trials at our
Nurseries as being the very best for bedding together or alone. They all have good-sized, well-
formed spikes of distinct pure colours. We also recommend them for filling flower boxes,
rustic baskets and vases, etc. The numerals after the names indicate the relative time of
floweiing, those marked (i) opening first, and those marked (3) last.

Baroness Van Tuyll ( 0 , snow-white, very early

Bleu Mourant (2), brilliant violet-l>lue

Blondin (i), pale azure-blue

Count Andrassy (,2), bright light blue

Gertrude (3), bright rose-pink

Johan (2), light Cambridge blue, very pretty

King of the Belgians (3), rich deep crimson ...
La Victoire (l), Irrilliant rose-crimson, very effective
Leonidas (l), bright full blue

L’Innocence (I ), snowy white

L’Ornement Rose (2), pale flesh rose

Marie (l), dark violet-blue

Pink Perfection (2), a pretty clear pink

Rose a Merveille (3), delicate rose-pink, pretty ...

Rosy Gem (2), bright rose

Stanley (2), brilliant crimson-rose, fine

Yellow Hammer (,2), a fine yellow variety

“ Extra Selected
Bedding Size.

per too doz<
s. d. s. d

22

6.3

3

30

0...4

3

32

6.4

6

32

6. ..4

6

21

0...3

0

22

'6.3

3

22

6.3

3

42

0...5

6

32

6.4

6

25

0 . 3

6

22

6.3

3

25

0...3

6

21

0...3

0

23

0. .3

0

22

6.3

3

30

0 .4

3

32

6.. .4

6

Ordinary
Bedding Size.

per

100 . doz.

s.

it. s.

it

18

6.2

8

22

e...3

3

25

0...3

6

25

6.3

6

16

6.2

4

17

6.2

6

17

6 .. .2

6

32

6. .4

6

25

0 3

6

21

0...3

0

17

6.. .2

6

21

0...3

0

16

6.2

4

21

0.3

0

17

6.2

6

22

6.3

3

25

0...3

6

F

46

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

BARR’S “RAINBOW” MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS.

For Filling Beds and Planting in Borders, etc.

Barr’s Beautiful “Rainbow” Mixture of Hyacinths. These are grown
specially for us on one of the large Hyacinth Farms in Holland, and are unsurpassed for
quality. The colours are judiciously blended, including n-d, scarlet, purple, lavender,
porcelain, azure-ldue, white, rose, blush, etc., i)roducing a magnificent eflfect in flower beds
and borders. Purchasers cannot fail to be pleased with them.

Extra selected bulbs, per too, i8/6; per doz. 2/8

BARR’S MINIATURE HYACINTHS.

For Culture in Fancy Bowls, etc., and for Bedding.

In childrens gardens and small flower-beds, or as front edgings and ribbons, these Miniature
Hyacinths, alone or intermingled with other dwarf Spring-flowering bulbs, make a fine display throughout
the Spring months. They are also valuable for growing in small glasses, fancy pots, china bowls,
crystal dishes, jardinets, etc., alone or associated with Scilla sibirica, Chionodoxas, Crocuses, Snowdrops,
Dwarf Tulips and Daffodils, Iris reticulata, etc. For cultural directions^ see page 3.

s. d

12 bulbs each of 8 distinct colours (96 bulbs) 12 o

6 „ „ 8 „ „ (48 bulbs) 6 6

per 100

per

doz.

per

ICO

per

doz.

Snow-White

s. d.

s.

d

s.

d.

5.

d

. 10 6

1

6

Rose-Pink

6

1

6

Pale Azure-Blue

Brig;ht Full Blue

. 15 0
. 15 0

2

2

3

3

Brig;ht Rose

.... 10

6

1

6

Dark Violet-Blue

. 10 6

1

6

Pale Flesh-Rose

.... 12

6

1

9

Rich Deep Crimson .

. 10 6

1

6

Yellow

.... IS

0

2

3

Barr’s Special Mixture of beautiful colours, per 100, 10/6; per doz. i/6

BARR’S EXTRA EARLY MINIATURE HYACINTHS.

For Very Early Forcing;.

These Ilpcinths are harvested specially early and so prepared as to b; capable of being quite
easily forced into bloom by January, and are therefore of the greatest value for producing a bright and
effective decoration during the period between the flowering of the Roman and Italian Hyacinths and the
ordinary Dutch pot Hyacinths. The bulbs should be potted up by the middle of September, plunged in
a cold airy frame, and removed indoors to a gentle heat about the middle of November.

12 each of 6 Distinct Colours .
6 ,, 6 ,, „ ■

per 10 )
s. d.

Pure White 21 0

Bright Rose-Pink 21 0

Glowing; Rich Crimson 21 0

b.\rr’s early white roman hyacinths

GROWN IN A BOWL.

s d

18 O
9 6

Light Salmon with yellow

per 100
s. d.

per

5.

doz.

d

tinge, pretty loose truss

Lig;ht Blue

30 0

4

3

21 0

3

0

Bright Yellow

21 0

3

0

EARLY WHITE ROMAN

HYACINTH.

Extra Selected French-g;rown Bulbs.

This charming little Hyacinth is of great value for early
forcing, and may be had in bloom during November, Decem-
ber, and January by successional jilantings. Several bulbs
in a pot make a charmhig Winter decoration for the green-
house or sitting-room, while to cut for bouquets and vases
the graceful spikes of sweet-scented blooms are highly prized.
The Roman and Italian Hyacinths lend themselves readily
to culture in bowls of our Peat-fibre, Shell and Charcoal
Mixture. t,For Cultural Direelious, see page 3.)

Early White Roman Hyacinth,

Extra Large Selected Bulbs per too, 25/- 3 0

First-size Selected Bulbs ,, i8/6 2 8

A few Monster Bulbs, Jrfzrfi? ,, 30/- 4 o

Smaller bulbs we do not stocky as they produce
fewer Jloiver spikes than the above; we can procure
them for customersy however y if required.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London,

47

EARLY ITALIAN AND FRENCH HYACINTHS.

These bloom just after the White Roman Hyacinth, and ate therefore valuable for succession. They
are all of graceful beauty, and may be had in bloom in December and January. They can easily be grown
in bowls of pebbles and water or our prepared Peat-ftbre, shell, and charcoal mixture, and make
a very pretty decoration for the greenhouse and sitting-room.

Blush Whit©, producing elegant spikes of white bells with lube delicately tinged cieamy

blush, valuable for cutting and succeeding the li'/iUe Roman Hyacinth per too, 17/6 2 6

Primrose, a lovely Hyacinth producing freely graceful spikes of pale chrome-yellow single

flowers ; very beautiful when grown in bowls and vases; very scarce 5 °

Shell-Pink, bearing semi-double bells of elegant form, colour a charming shell-pink shaded

blush-white, very beautiful. This variety will only bear very gentle foremg per too, 25/- 3 0

HYACINTH, NEW EARLY “ROSY DAWN.”

Valuable new early-flowering variety, having the light graceful habit of the Roman Hyacinth, but with
longer and larger spikes of a pietty light rose-pink ; it can easily be had in bloom by January ist.

per too, 55/- ; per doz. 7/6 ; each, Srf.

I^YACINTHS, many-flowered, bulbs specially prepared for producing seven to ten spikes of
blocm each. Strongly 1 ecommended. See Novelty hiBt,/iage 14.

HYACINTH-Grape, Starch, and Feathered. Muscari, 67 nwrf 6S.
HYACINTHUS. Plant September to November.
amethystinus, an elegant Alpine Hyacinth, producing from the end of Ma) to early
June elegant spikes of beautiful amelhyst-hlue flowers ; charming in pots, and clumps in flower
borders, or as edgings, and a valuable bulb to naturalise in grass, woodlands, etc., ht. 4 ft.

’ ^ per icoo, 35/- ; per too, 4/- o 7

amethvstinus albus, a beautiful white variety, bearing graceful spikes of white flowers,
ht. 4 ft. per too, 7/6 i 3

azureus. See Muscari azureum, fage 67.

HYACINTHUS candicans. .Src Galtonia./a.gd 37.

X HYMENOCAULIS (,syn. Pancratium or Ismene), lovely bulbous plants for green-

house, or in warm localities they may be planted outdoors, close to a south wall, top of bulb ^ ^

6 in. deep ; the flowers are of great beauty.

Amancees, the Golden-Yellow Peruvian Daffodil, a rare and handsome greenhouse ^ ^

calathina, the pearly sweet-smelling White Sea Daffohii,, a lovely ^

for greenhouse or outdoors, planted close to a south wall. Orders booked fo) sutply t
March and April, ready ftr potting or planting out per aoz. 5/0

X IMANTOPHYLLUM. See ClMa,, page 26.

X INCARVILLEA Delavayi, a lovely Chinese plant, having umbels of large rose-coloured
Gloxinia-shaped flowers and graceful prostrate foliage, hi. 2 ft ; it is

delights in a deep sandy wedl-drained soil and sunny suuation ;^exccllent for the flower jmrder^ ^ ^

rock garden, or for pots. First-Ci.ass Certificaie R.H S 1 •• / 3

„ Extra Strong Roofs „ 3/6 o 4

xerandiflora, a later’introduction from China, bearing large deep
® with golden throat, ht. I ft. It likes a dry sunny situation. ^ ^ o 5

IRISES.

These mav be called the “ Orchids ” of the flower garden, their blossoms compiling in richness
and varte?y of^obur wdth the choicest and the most beautiful Orchids. They should be ex enstvely
planted ii/ flower and shrubbery borders, and naturalised; a pV" ‘ ^ ^

bloom from Christmas to August. See our Hardy Plant Catalogue Cor all kinds of Flag Iiises.

BARR’S GRAND ENGLISH IRISES.

June to July-flowering.

These madnifleent English Irises (I. xiphioides) thrive in any ordinary garden soil. 7 he tar/ter
the tlantino- after be«inning of Settember, the greater the success, although the bulbs may be put in as late
fs ijfcSlr -^ The^r^^^ iA our%olleclion we have specially selected as being the fines

and most distinct, and they will be found as strikingly beautiful in colour as many of the j

ofthflfothouse. They floLr from end of June to beginning of July, thus succeeding the Bearded Flag
Irises and Spanish Irises. As cut flowers they take a first place.

Barr’s Selections. ^

5 each of 25 magnifleent varieties ^

3 each of 25 >> %!-Sl 12 6

5 each of 12 ,, , ^ _ 5

3 each of 12 , ,

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

ENGLISH IRISES—

d

(iRoup OF ENGLISH IRISES {Very much reduced).

Barr’s Extra Choice Mixture of named
varieties, producing a lovely efl'cet in
lieds and borders, per ICO, 12/0 ; per doz. i 9

Barr’s Mixture of Silvery Lavenders and
Lavender-Greys, some being sjioUed,
a good inixiuie containing many charm-
ing shades per 100, 9/6 ; per doz. I 4

Ordinary Fine Mixed, of various colours

per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. i o

t®" In the following descriptions S. is used to
signily Standards or the erect jietals ; F. Fa/h, or
the drooping petals. The heights given aic tliose
recorded at our Nurseries, but they may dill'ei a
little according to soil, season, and climate.

The numbers following the name indicate the
relative time of flowering; thus those marked (i)
open first, while those marked (4) are the latest to
bloom ; the difference, however, is only one of days.

per do/. e.v, li

Admiral de Ruiter (new), s. d. s. d

S. lilac shaded grey, more or less
fl.iked violet, K. French grey
veined and sliaded violet, lit. 20
in per too, 21/- 3 0...0 4

Adrienne (new), S. delicate ro.se-
lavender slightly spotted purple,

F. silvery rose-lavender

per 100, IS/- 2 3...0 3

Agrippina (new), S. pale silvery lavender lightly feathered violet-blue, F. silvery
lavender more or less spotted blue-purple and with conspicuous yellow blotch, laige
(lower jQo_ 21/.

Blanche Fleur (4), S. white, with rosy tinge, F. white, ht. 22 in 12/6

Bleu Aimable, S. purple-claret marbled lavender, F. very heavily blotched rich
violet on a silvery lavender ground, very handsome per 100, 21/-

Blue Giant. See Novelty List, f>age 14

Clara Butt (3), S. pale lavender-grey flaked soft lilac, F. large and broad, lavender-
grey delicately flaked light blue, very chaste and beautiful, ht. 23 in. ...per 100, 12/6

Clovis, S. lavender-grey flaked crimson, F. French grey with lich violet markings,
very showy, ht. 22 in. per 100, 15/-

Dr. Livingstone (3), S. broad, white sometimes faintly flaked lilac, F. very large,
pure white, ht. 18 in per 100, 10/6

Electra, a lovely variety, beautiful soft lavender-grey slightly flaked lilac ,, 15/-

Elizabeth (new), S. white splashed rosy claret, F. white blotched ro.sy claret, very
attractive per 100, 15/-

Emperor (3), S. broad violet flaked dark purple, F. broad, of a biilliant blue some-
times marbled dark velvety blue ; large handsome flower, ht. 22 in per 100, 15/-

Hector (4), S pale rosy lavender, F. pale rosy lavender, very slightly siiotted purple,
pretty, ht. 18 in per 100, 12/6

King of the Blues, very fine. See Novelty hi&l, page 14 ,, ij/.

La Jolie (new), S. broad, mottled claret-purple on a silvery lilac ground, F. broad,
conspicuously flaked violet on a silvery laven ler ground, handsome per 100, 21/-

La Panachee (new), S. claret-rose flaked white, F. prettily spl.ashed claret-rose on
a white ground, very effective, large flower per 100, 27/6

L’Innocence (new), S. blush-white faintly flaked rosy lavender, F. broad, white
shaded blush, very pretty per 100, 15/-

L’Unique (3), S. bright claret-purple, slightly flaked black, F. rose-purple with
prominent white blotch, large flower, distinct and handsome, ht. 22 in. per 100, 12/6

l-Orcl Palmerston (2), S. purple-claret flaked black, F. velvety claret-red ; a very
rich colour, ht. 20 in per 100, 15/-

Lord Roberts (3), S. purple heavily marked black, F. purple-blue, flaked dark
velvety purple, handsome, ht. 23 in per 100, 15/-

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ENGLISH IRISES—

Mrs. Ainsworth (new), S. flaked niby-piirple on a dark lavender ground, F. azure

pencilled white and slightly motile<l violet, very pretty per too, 27/6

Mrs. Barclay (new), S. white flaked crimson-violet, K. broad, white slightly

mottled violet, line too, 15/-

Mont Blanc (j/h. Mountain of Snow) (4), S. and K. pure white, large handsome

flower, ht. 22 in 9 /^

Perle des Jardins (new), pale china-blue shaded and speckled silveiy white, a

remarkably pretty flower pttf

Prince Mauritz (3), S. ruby flaked black, !<'. velvety purple-crimson, heavily

blotchetl velvety purple, with white and yellrrvv Irlotch, ht. 20 in per too, 12/6

Pui.p|Q Queen (5), large handsome flower, S. broad, with blackish purple marbling
on a viola ground, K. broad, bright blue-purple with crimson sheen, freely spotted
dark velvety purple, with a conspicuous white and yellow blotch, ht. 17 in. per too, 17/6
Rosa Bonheur (3), flower large, S. white splashed dark carmine, F. broad, white

flaked more or less with crimson-purple, ht. 22 in per 1°°, iSr

Simon (3), S. pale lavender-grey, feathered purple, F. delicate pale lavender, slightly

spotted violet, ht. 17 in ‘ 5 .‘

The Sultan (3), S. deep purple marbled black, F. deep velvety violet-blue with
ilarkspotsand conspicuous yellow eye, large handsome flower, ht. 21 in. per too, 2[/-
Vainqueur (3), S. lavender, feathered violet, F. delicate lavender, slightly spotted

violet, large flower, very beautiful, ht. 21 in P^r too, 15/-

Viceroy (3), S. pale rose-lavender flaked rose-purple, F. rose-lilac slightly mottled
deep purple-crimson, ht. 20 in P^’* * 5 /

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BARR’S BEAUTIFUL SPANISH IRISES.

June-flowering.

These Spanish Irises (Iris Xiphium) flower a fortnight before the Lnghsh, and ^

considerably m colour and form. The curious and charming blendings of shades m the same flower
give tlwm ^the appearance of many of our rare orchids, with which they can wel compete in grace
Ld beauty. For^^ vases and bouquets the cut flowers are greatly prized, as they last "hen ^
the buds open well in water. For flower-beds and massing m borders they are of the gre.atest value.
The varieties forming our collection are the finest and most distinct in cultivation. They
ar 7 e. 7 sdy grown in any good light soil either in an open or partial y shaded s. ua ion. They will also
bear very gentle forcing in pots, but this should not be attempted until the flower buds are developi g.

Barr’s Sbi.ections of Spanish Irises. ^

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10 each of 20 extra choice varieties 20

5 „ 20 „ „

p, too p.

GROUP OF SPANISH IRISES (Frpp much reduced).

500 in 20 fine showy varieties 15 o

100 in 20 „ .. 36

Barr’s extra fine Mixture, made up
by us specially from be.iutiful named varieties,
and superior to ordinary mixtures \ we can
strongly recommend these for filling beds,
massing in borders, and where quantities of
cut flowers are required

per 1000, 21/-; per 100, 2/3
Splendid Mixed in good variety of colour
per 1000, 12/6 ! per 100, 1/4
gg" is used to signify Standards, or the erect
petals; F. Falls, or the drooping petals.

The Great Bronze or
Thunderbolt Iris, .S.

broad, and of a rich bronzy
purple, F. chestnut-brown,
with large striking orange
blotch ; a large handsome and

noble flower

Arabi Pacha, S. long and
tapering, lironze shaded purple,

F. bronzy yellow with golden
blotch : large handsome tlower,
ht. 20 in per 1000, 25/-

Avalanche, S. china-white,
elegantly crimped, F. snowy
white, with large golden blotch,
lai’ge and beautiful, ht. 22 in.,
early poe 1000, 3 °/'

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SPANISH IRISES-««/;«/«rf.

Beauty (new), S. pale lavender-blue, F. white with large orange blotch ; flower large
and of fine form, very pretty, a sturdy grower, ht. 28 in

Belle Chinoise, full yellow self, the earliest 0/ the yelloxos, ht. 20 in. per 1000, 25/-

Bleu Aimable, a very late variety, blooming when other sorts are past, flowers
clear light blue, ht. 24 in

Blue Beauty, S. deep violet-blue, F. pale silvery lavender shaded white, with
conspicuous orange blotch, very decorative, ht. 28 in., early per 1000, 30/-

Blue King Uy»- Count Nassau), S. dark porcelain-blue, F. Cambridge blue with
orange tdotch, handsome per 1000, 25/-

Bronze Queen, S. rich bronze-brown, F. orange margined bronzy yellow, very
showy and attractive, ht. 18 in per 1000, 35/-

Cajanus, S. bright canary-yellow, F. rich clear yellow, with orange blotch, large
flower, very handsome, ht. 30 in per 1000, 2!^-

California, R. full yellow, F. deep golden-yellow, with orange blotch, large flower-,
very handsome, ht. 18 in per 1000, 28/-

Cantab, one of the most beautiful of the blues, S. rich dark azure, F. Cambridge-blue,
with orange blotch, very beautiful, ht. 23 in per 1000, 35/-

Carmen, H. purple shaded ruby, F. yellow tinged olive, with brilliant orange blotch
large and very strikirrg, ht. 24 in per 1000, 27^

Donna Maria, S. pale silvery azure, F. broad, while with conspicuous orange blotch,
large flower, ht. 24 itr., early per 1000, 25/-

E^celsior, S. violet-blue, F. pearl-blue with large conspicuous orange blotch, ht. 21
in., distinct and beautiful per jooo, 30/-

Flora (rrrzc), air improved Louisa,, flowers being very much lar'ger, S. silvery lavender
mottled lavender-blue, F. creamy white splashed with lavender and with golden
blotch, hi. 24 in., beautiful

Golden King, S. deep golden-yellow, F. glowing deep orange, large and handsome,

per 1030, 42/-

Of the Whites (new), .S. pure white, F. pure white with small orange
blotch, broad and of great substance, flower large and of fine substanee, a sturdy
grower, ht. 18 in. Award of Mrrit K.H.S

La Nuit (new), S. dark violet, F. cobalt-blue with small bright yellow bloteh, flower-
very large and handsome, a sturdy grower, ht. 20 in per 1000, 45/-

Lemon Queen, S. delicate lemon, F. canary-yellow with golden blotch, earlv,

per 1000, 3d/-

Louisa, S. very pale silvery lavender mottled lavender-blue, F. creamy while splashed
lavender and with golden blotch, ht. 20 in ...per looo, 25/-

handsome and striking, large flower, S. violet-blue,
K white with golden-yellow blotch, pelaloid stigma lavender-, of sturdy habit, ht. 26 in.
Award of Mf..ui- R.II.S ...per ,000, 42/-

Princess Ida, a lovely variety, white standai-ds, falls delicate primrose with orange
blotch, flowers large and with long stems, valuable for eutting, ht. 26 in , per 1000, 25/-

Queen of the Whites (««</), S. pure white, F. pure white with large golden
b otch ; flower large and of fine form, a sturdy grower, ht. 26 in

Queen Wilhelmina (new), a very large-flowered white variety of great beauty...

Raphael, S. very pale blue, F. creamy white with very large golden blotch, flower
large, of sturdy habit, beautiful, ht. 26 in per 1000, 30/-

® handsome large flower, S. rich blue-purple, F. rich violet-
blue with striking golden-orange blotch, early-flowering, ht. 24 in per 1000, 60/-

Snowball, S. pure white, shaded sapphire at base, F. white with conspicuous golden

Iper 1000, 25/-

Solfatare (syn. Heavenly Blue), S. dark porcelain-blue, F. Cambridge blue with

large orange blotch, ht. 30 in., extra fine per 1000, 42/-

blue-grey with orange blotch, flower large,

per loco, 2 sA

pale lavender, p. yellow with orange blotch, large flower, ht. 26 in., very
per 1003, 35/-

Sweetheart (new'), S. pure white, F. creamy white shading to primrose, flower
large, of line form, a sturdy grower, ht. 20 in

The Moor, S. bronze shaded claret, F. rich golden-brown with conspicuous deep
golden blotch, ht. i8 in., handsome ‘

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SPANISH IRISES— confiniied. penoo. p.doz.

W. T. Ware, S. very pale primrose, F. soft canary with large orange blotch ; a finely ^ ^

formed large flower, of sturdy habit, ht. 24 in. Award of Merif R.H.S

YellowGiant(«ea/), the largest-flowered yellow variety and very early, flowers ^ ^ ^

a beautiful clear yellow, lit. 30 in

IRIS-New Giant Early Xiphium.

This new race of Irises was raised by Mr. C. G. Van Tubergen, by crossing
Ms Boisskri, and other Xiphium Irises, and during the last ten years they ^

selected and improved upon. They differ from the Spanish Irises in flowering a fortnight eailier
ommencTng o'blooin about end of May), and having larger flowers of greater substance, while
I^e foHage is very broad and glaucous. They will be found valuable in giving a decoration in tl^e
garden in the period intervening between the late Cottage Tulips and t ie . panis i r .
clu^l are bright and attractive In very cold districts they should be given slight protection from

frost during winter.

Barr’s Seleclions-3 each of 6 beautiful named varieties. 7/6
1 ., 6 „ .. .. 2/6
Queen of Blues, very large handsome flower with long standards of a brilliant blue, falls very^^^
long, soft azure with large golden blotch, a grand variety, very scatce

IRIS-VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL BULBOUS, TUBEROUS-ROOTED, ETC.

These Iris Species are all hardy and beautiful, flowering one after the other from November to

Tl^iy^Jris ^ «ower

soil with a fight dressi of old manure. As they are mostly winter and early spring-flowering species

give them a position protected from the early morning sun. i neKk cacli-r. d

m- s.h used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals.

t Alata (Scorpion Iris), a pretty winter-blooming
Iris with flowers varying in shades of blue and
purple-blue with golden keel on falls, ht. Jft. It
should be potted up early and plungeil in a cold
frame, and when well rooted be transferred to a
cold greenhouse for winter flowering. Estia strong

selected bulbs per too, 15/-; per doz. 2/3 o 3

Arenaria, forming little masses only 2 inches
high of pretty canary-yellow flowers ; a gem
for dry sunny spots on rock-work in light soil

' per doz. 10/6 I o

Boissieri, S. and F. rich purple, with golden-

yellow blotch, June-flowering, ht. 9 in i o

Bucharica, a beautiful new bulbous Iris^ with
large satiny white flowers, the falls having a
delicate canary-yellow lip, ht. i ft. First-Class

Certificate R.H.S

{ Caucasica, primrose-coloured flowers, with

mis ALATA. silver-margined foliage, ht. h ft pot tloz. 7/0

Cretensis, a charming species from Greece, resembling /. itnguiatlans, but much

dwarfer ; flowers delicate blue produced February to March, ht. 6 in. ; good for sunny ^ ^

rock-gardens •’ !u’

Cristata, flowers rich amethyst-blue, striped orange, a real gem for massing in the

rock-garden, in damp or half-sh.aded situations, ht. J ft., yl/«/...per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

Danfordise (syn. Bommlilleri), a lovely flower resembling /. re/iail,i/a hut Rowers

bright golden, produced in February, ht. 3 in. ; it delights in d.7 noojrs ^

Filifolia. See Xiphium praecox.

Fimbriata. 5>zJaponica. , „ „ •

Flavissima Bloudovi, a pretty species, with attractive soft yellow flowers in >, ^ ^

ht. 9 to 12 in ," '/ / • ■ 1

: Fumosa, a very rare Iris, closely allied and of similar character to . , q

having yellowish flowers *

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IRIS — Bulbous and Tuberous-roofed — rontinued. each— r

+ Heldreichii (syn. stenophylla), a beautirul Iris resembling in form /. persica, but
having large flowers of a lovely lavender shade, with velvety violet falls reticulated white
on the upper part, and with yellow crest, ht. 4 in. ; a gem for rockwork and pots.

First-Class Ckr i ificatk R.H.S per doz. 15/- i

jAponiCA {syn flmbriata'l, a most lovely Iris from Japan, hearing on slender stems
numerous pale havender flowers having fringed standards and falls beautifully spotted with
golden crest, ij to 2 ft. ; grown in pots in a cool greenhouse, it blooms in Fehruary and

March, and is a real gem Established in pots, t/- & i

Juncea, S. and F. brilliant golden-yellow, one of the most he.autiful and showy of bulbous
Irises ; invalu.ihle to cut for v.ases, ht. 15 in. It prefers a rather dry and warm

light soil per loo, 15/. ; per doz. 2/3 o

»’ A few extra large roofs ,, 3/- o

Lacustris, a pretty species from I..ake Huron, thriving in damp or half-shady situations,

flowers amethysl-blue with orange crest, ht. 3 in i

Lusitanica (true), S. varying from white to pale yellow, F. rich yellow, with orange

blotch, handsome, ht. I.l ft per loo, io/6 ; per doz. i/6 o

I Orchioides, flowers bright golden-yellow colour, produced in the axils of the leaves,

April-llovvering, ht. 1 ft

Pavonia (syn. Moraea glaucopis), the Blue-eyed Peacock Iris, flowers pure white,
each of the three petals having a clear sky-blue blotch ; a gem for pots or select places
out of doors, where it should be given a warm sheltered situation and a sandy peaty

soil, hi. 1 ft Strong home-grown bulbs, per too, 9/6; per doz. 1/4 o

1 Persica, white suffused pale blue, the petals blotched purple and gold, very fragrant, ht.

i per doz. 12/6 i

i> >> Extra strong flowering bulbs ,, 21/- 2

J Pur-si nd, a pretty hybrid of /. persica purpurea and /. Sin ijarensis, producing rosy

purple flowers shaded blue, ht. 4 to 5 in. ; charming in pots or on rockwork 3

Purpureo-persica, a lovely hybrid of I. persica, producing large fragrant flowers
of a rich ruby colour, the falls having a handsome blackish maroon blotch and golden crest.

Award ok Merit R.H.S. 2

Reticulata, a most lovely and useful Iris producing out-of-doors in February, how-
ever cold, brilli.ant deep violet-coloured flowers with golden-yellow blotch, strongly violet-
scented ; a gem to naturalise in grass or borders and charming as a pot plant (3 to 5 bulbs

in a pot), ht. J ft Strong bulbs, per 100, 42/- ; per doz. 5/6 o

.. .. » Extra strong bulbs „ 55/- ; „ 7/6 o

,1 ,, ,, A few monster bulbs ,, 10/6 i

Reticulata HistriO, a ch.arming variety from
Ralestine, flowers bright blue, blotched golden-
yellow, earlier than /. reticulata, lit. J- ft.

Extra selected bulbs, per doz. 6/6 o

„ HistriO alba (Pearl of Jerusalem), a beau-
tiful pure white variety, ht. ^ ft per doz. 9/6 o

,, Histrioides major, a very beautiful Iris and
superior lo the /. Histrioides generally sent out,
flowers bright blue with white spots on falls and
a narrow orange crest ; it is larger than 1 . reticu-
lata and blooms about a fortnight earlier, ht. J ft.
First-Class Certificate R.H..S.

Extra selected bulbs, per doz. 7/6

,, Krelagei, claret-purple, blotched golden-yellow,

^ . violet-scented, ht. J ft per doz. 6/6

+ Sindjarensis, a charming species from Me.sopotamia, resembling /. caucasica ingrowth ;
but flowers white and azure-blue, prettily crested, M.arch-flowering, ht. i ft., charming

''' strong bulbs, per doz. 15/-

4 Sindpers, a handsome hybrid of /ris Sindjarensis x persica, producing in February large
flowers with silvery grey standards, and falls beautifully marked black, with gold crest a
valuable variety for pots

May-flowering species, with small soft lavender flowers,
the falls blotched white, ht. A ft. Reqturesa warm sunny situation, per 100,6/6 ; per doz. i/-

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IRIS RF.TICUI.ATA HISTRIOIDFS MAJOR.

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IRIS — Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted — conJtfiuai. each— j

Stylosa. See Unguicularis {below).

J Tauri, dowel's large and beautiful, resembling Hcldrekhii, standards violet-purple, falls
dark velvety purple with white markings, having a yellow-tipped crest, ht. 4 in. A few vary
to a pretty lavender shade with [lurple markings. Award OF Miciut U.II.S , ]jcr doz. 12/6 i 3
tectorum {syn. tomiolopha), the Japanese Roof-Iris, bearing in June flowers of the
most beautiful blue and of elegant form ; for dry sunny positions where the roots can get

a good roasting in summer, and be protected from severe frost ; I ft per doz 7/6 o 8

Tingitana, a lovely bulbous Iris from Tangiers, thriving in a warm sunny situation,
and delighting in a sandy gritty soil containing lime rubbish. It should be kept dry by
means of a handlight from July to October and he protected from heavy rains in winter.

The flowers measure from 45 lo 5 in. across and vary in the standards from dark to light
blue, falls lilac and white with bright yellow blotch. May- to June-flowering, ht. 2 ft. It
makes a fine pot-plant for the greenhouse, and may be lightly forced like the Spanish Iris

Good selected bulbs, per too, iS/6; per iloz. 2/8 o 3
,, „ Extra strong bulbs specially prepared for extra early forcing

(may easily be had in bloom from early in December) per too, 30/- ; per doz. 4/3 o 5

Tuberosa. (Snakeshead Iris), flowers rich velvety violet-black and green, remarkably

curious and handsome, riuitc hardy, ht. 4 ft per too, 6/6 ; per doz. l/- —

Unguicularls {syii. Stylosa), S. and K. beautiful light blue, ht. i ft. ; in a warm dry

situation it will yield abundance of charming flowers throughout winter ...doz. 5/6 o 6

A few nice dumps i 6

,, alba, flowers of an exquisite ivory-white, ht. i ft per doz. 7/6 o 9

Vartani, a pretty little species found near Nazareth, producing flowers in November or

December, deep azure-blue with darker veinings, ht. ft per doz. 6/6 o 7

,, coerulea (new), flowers a beautiful pale blue with porcelain-blue and while

markings, winter-flowering, ht. 5 ft per tloz. 7/6 o 8

I Warleyensis, an elegant S]iecies with flowers in the way of /ris orchioides, sl.andards

deep lilac-blue, and falls purple-violet, prettily marked white and yellow 2 o

Xiphioides. English Irises, 47- Xiphium. 5rc Spanish Irises, 49.
Xiphium prsecox (syu. Filifolia), a pretty Spanish species, flowers purple-blue with

yellow spot, ht. 2 ft. j slight protection should be given during winter per doz. 3/6 o 4

See also Novelty List, page 14.

CUSHION IRISES.

(Oncocyclus and Regelia Irises.)

These Irises, most of -Bdiich are natives of I’alestine, form a distinct class by themselves, and are
remarkable for their great beauty. The dorm.int roots may be phanled outdoors or potted up from November
to February. If planted outdoors a warm sunny .situation is recommended, and by preference a raised
bed ; the tops should be not more than i.V inches below the surface, and the soil a light and loamy one
Ihoioughly well-drained, into which plenty of bonemeal and mortar rubbish has been worked ; give a
light covering with dry heather until danger of severe frost is past, when the covering should be
removed. Immediately the plants have done flowering place over them a hand light, or panes of glass
elevated eighteen inches above the ground, so as to admit at the sides a free entry of air, and at the
same time to keep ofl'rain till Novendier; the object desired is to thoroughly ripen the roots, and prevent
their starting into growth too early. Just as Winter sets in cover with three or four inches of dry
heather or other light material in order to keep olT heavy rains. The Oncocyclus Irises like to
remain undisturbed for years. They are charming subjects for pots and lake readily to a cold-frame
treatment ; artificial heat they object to.

gvT S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F. Falls, or the drooping petals.
Selection— 1 each of IS distinct species, 15/-

each — s, d

Bismarckiana. (syn. Sari nazarena), flowers large and beautiful, S. sky-blue, veined
purple, F. veined reddish brown-purjfle on a straw-coloured ground, of easy culture,
ht. J ft per doz. 6/6 o 7

Gatesii, a hardy robust species of the Snsiana type, but with larger flowers, of a beautifid
satiny cre.amy white, tinged rose, delicately veined and minutely spotted silvery grey, June-

flowering, ht. 2j- ft. Ckrtificatf, of Mkrit Royai. Botanic Society 56

Helanae {syn. I, Marias), a lovely Iris, large and handsome, S. bright lilac, F. purple,
veined black, with velvety bhack blotch. First-Ci,a.ss Certificate K.B.S. ...per doz. 6/6 o 7
IberiCSl, a dwarf species of great beauty, with large hand.some flowers, S. satiny while,
veined dark purple, F. rich brown-purple, with black blotch, ht. 6 in per doz. 7/6 o 8

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CUSHION IRISES . , .

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Leicntlmi, large handsome flowers, S. purple margined copper; F. purple with coppery
margin and azure-coloured beard, ht. ij ft 2 9

Lorteti, a great beauty, resembling I. Susiana, but rose-coloured ; one of the finest of

this section. May-flowering, ht. i ft strong flowering roots 4 6

(The Black Iris), bearing large handsome flowers, S. purple-black shaded
maroon, h. crimson-black with black cushion; the inside of flower is lighted up with

golden-brown and yellow doz. 6/6 o 7

a grand new Cushion Iris with very large handsome flowers, somewhat in the
way of Irts srrsrariay finely veined and dotted violet on a dark grey ground, the falls having

a laige velvety black beard. Award of Merit R.H.S per doz. 15/- i 6

Susiana, a remarkably handsome species with immense flowers, blush, tinted brown, and
covered with a network of dark lines, May-flowering, ht. i ft. The easiest of all the Cushion
Irises to grow Extra strong roots, per lOo, 55/-; per doz. 7/6 o 8

REGELIO-CYCLUS IRISES.

(Hybrid Cushion Irises.)

A beautiful new race of hybrid Irises, being crosses between the Oncocyclus and Regelia sections.
The flowers, which resemble somewhat the Cushion Irises, are all prettily veined. Unlike the Oncocyclus
Irises they are of fairly e.asy culture. They like a warm sunny situation and a thoroughly well-drained
sandy lo.am soil enriched with well-dec, ayed cow manure. If the soil is deficient in lime add some well-
pulverised mortar rubbish. A raised bed against a south wall is a very suitable situation for these Irises.
In planting let the tops be 2 inches below the surface and surround the roots with sand. During severe
weather in winter give a light covering, such as dry heather, etc.

Selections — 1 each of 10 distinct varieties, 21 /-; 1 each of 5 distinct varieties, 12 /-

c&ch X

Charon, large handsome flower with standards claret-brown shaded bronzy yellow at margin,

falls finely lined velvety brown on a bronzy yellow ground. First-Class Certificate R.H.s’. 5 6

Eurynome, prettily veined bronzy violet on a rosy lilac ground 2 3

Freya, standards purple veined silvery grey and black, falls reticulated black on a silvery grey

ground and flushed purple with black beard, large flower 2 3

Hecate, flower large with pale purple standards finely lined, falls beautifully reticulated on a

cream-coloured ground and heavily shaded velvety reddish brown. Award OF Merit R.H.S. i 6
Jocaste, standards finely reticulated violet on a silvery grey ground, falls with rosy tinge fineiy

veined maroon-black on a silvery grey ground with greenish tinge, beard black 3 6

Mars, pale blue with dark blue veinings, beautiful 2 6

Mixed Seedling Varieties, all very beautiful Good flowering roots, \)er doz. iS /6 i 9

BARR’S FLAG IRISES.

Tall, Dwarf, and Japanese, etc. See our Hardy Plant Catalogue.

IXIA. — The African Corn Lily.

A most graceful plant, bearing on wiry stems 15 to 21
inches high long loose racemes of bloom of remarkably rich
and varied colours. All have a brilliant dark centre, and
in the sun’s rays present a picture of gorgeous beauty.

Culture in Pots. — From October to January plant
five or six bulbs in a four- or five-inch pot, using a compost
of turfy loam, leaf soil, and silver sand. Make the .soil
firm about the bulbs, and plunge the pots, up to the rim
only, in ashes in a cold pit or frame, or under a south wall.
Until a little top growth has been made no water should
be given, and then only sparingly at first. When the plants
are in growth, the lights should be left off except during
wet or frosty weather. Early in February, or when suffi-
cient growth has been made, remove the plants to the
greenhouse, keep close to the glass, and carefully attend to
the watering.

Culture Outdoors.— Plant from November to
January, at a depth of three inches, and the bulbs two
inches apart, on raised beds, in a prepared light loamy soil,
in a sunny situation, protected if possible from cold east
and northerly winds. When planting cover the bulbs with
coarse sand. A covering of straw, litter, heather, or other
light material will protect the early top growth from frosty winds, but it should be removed in March.

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6 each of 20 splendid Yarieties, 12/65 3 each of 20 splendid vaFieties, 6 / 6 ;

3 each of 12 splendid Yarieties, 4/-.

Barr’s “ Rainbow” Mixture oTIxias, a superior mixture containing agreatvariely of gorgeous
colours, for filling beds and massing in sunny borders per lOOO, 35/- ; per 100, 4/- ; per doz. ^d.

The following varieties are the most distinct and beautiful in cultivation.

Aimable, large globular flowers, white shading to blue, with velvety purple centre 3

Beauty of Norfollc, flowers a soft canary colour with a striking black centre 5

Bridesmaid, fine heads of large globular white flowers with crimson centre, very free ... 4

Bucephalus major [syn. Hector), rich crimson claret-colour, beautiful 4

Cato, creamy while with crimson centre, large and beautiful 7

Conqueror, yellow, shaded red 4

Crateroides, rich cerise-scarlet, early, and greatly valued for cutting 6 6...1

Donnatello, large, flowers brick-scarlet, brown centre, a most lovely colour 10 6...1

Elvira, French grey, violet centre Cropfatled ...

Emperor of China, rich yellow, centre black, a grand variety 17

Englishton, long flowers of a beautiful old rose colour, very free 3

Erubescens major, deep rose-carmine, black centre, beautiful 7

Excelsior, large, handsome crimson-scarlet ^

Golden Drop, golden-yellow, d.irk centre ; showy 4

Hogarth, cream-coloured with irur;rle centre, very striking 3

Humbert, very large, beautiful co;r[)ery rose, black centre, distinct 4

La Favorite, primrose, crimson centre 4

Lady Helen Vincent, delicate shell-pink, beautiful

Lady Slade, beautiful rose-pink, carmine centre *5

LuciiiUS, flowers very large, bright yellow with maroon-crimson eye 12

Magnifica, handsome, rich deeir yellow, chocolate centre

Magnum Bonum, large, white with blue centre 3

Nitens, intense deep magenta, handsome ^

Praestans, ruby-crimson, beautiful 5

Queen of Roses, beautiful bright rose, large double flowers 5

Viridiflora (The Green Ixia), fiowers be.autiful sea-green, with black centre 15

Vulcan, or.ange-red, black centre ^

White Queen, the largest [>ure white Ixia, with velvety crimson centre 4

White Swan, large flowers, pure while with indigo-blue eye 5

IXIOLIRION tataricum (Pallasi), an elegant and very
showy hardy bulbous plant, bearing umbels of beautiful deep
blue tubular flowers in May and June, thriving in any good
deep light soil and an o))en fairly sunny situation, ht. l.J ft.

per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3

JONQUILS, Sweet-Scented, always piized for the grace-
ful sweet-scented flowers they produce in May. For indoor
decoration plant three to six bulbs in a 4- or 5-inch pot,
plunge in a cold frame, and when in bud bring indoors.
If planted also outdoors and treated the same as Daffodils,
a long succession may be maintained.

Single Jonquil, rich full yellow per doz.— r. d

per 1000, 25/- ; per too, 2/9 o 5
„ ,, extra large bulbs

per icoo, 35/- ; per too, 3/9 o 7

Double Jonquil, flowers of a rich full yellow,
small, very elegant, and delightfully fragrant

per too, 9/- 1 4

,, extra large bulbs ,, 12/6 1 9

IXIOLIRION TATARICUM. II »’

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LACHENALIAS (Cape Cowslips).

Very beautiful greenhouse plants flowering in early Spring, with curiously spotted leaves and handsome
flower-spikes. They should be potted as early as possible in An/umu in a compost of loam, sweet leaf soil,
and sanil and well-decayed cow manure, the bulbs being placed 2^ to 3 inches below the surface and
surrounded by sand ; place the pots in an airy greenhouse or cold frame close to the glass, and give very
little water until the bulbs have made foliage. In early November, before cold weather sets in, the pots
in the cold frame should be transferred to a sunny situation in greenhouse where the temperature does
not fall below 45°. The Lachenalia likes abundance of sunshine but not overmuch heat. In May, remove
the pots again to a ccjid frame fully exposed to sun, and gradually cease giving w.ater so that the bulbs
m.ay ripen olT. A very beautiful eficct is obtained by planting Lachcnalias in wire hanging baskets for
greenhouse decoration.

Barr & Sons’ Seleci ions of Choice Lachenalias.

3 each of 12 Beautiful Varieties 25s. Od.

3 •• ..6 .. 12s. 6d. each— r. ,1

Brightness (nrtu), golden-yellow with broad bronzy claret markings at mouth of bell, extra fine,

>0 in per doz. 7/6 o 8

Cowslip, a fine variety raised in Australia, producing bold spikes of large rich golden bells with

expanded mouth deeply margined maroon, early, ht. 9 in I 6

gla.ucina., producing spikes of pretty mcl.allic blue flowers, handsome foliage, very striking, ht. J ft.

per doz. 7/6 o 8

His Reverence. See Novelty List, page 14 ,, o 3

Jean Rogers (new), orange-yellow bells shaded green and tipped scarlet, with expanded mouth

margined ruby, stems handsomely mottled, late blooming, ht. 9 in per doz. 10/6 i o

Nelsoni, large rich golden-yellow bells, and a reddish stem, remarkably beautiful and very

free-flowering, ht. 10 in. P'irst-Ci.ass Cert. R.H.S fzfra se/eeferf per doz. 7/6 o 8

pendula, large brilli.ant red bells, tipped green and purple ; a grand handsome showy flower,

^1’ 9 per doz. 5/6 o 6

quadricolor, true, scarlet, yellow, and green, with broad crimson tip, an exceedingly beautiful
flower, ht. 10 in .per doz. 5^

Ruby, bells sc.arlet, yellow and green, very showy, early-flowering, ht. i ft

tricolor, flowers scarlet, citron, and green, a very free and showy variety, ht. 9 in. ..

Mixed varieties per 100,42/-;

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LEUCOJUM (Snowflake).

(Spring, Summer, & Autumn-Flowering.)

Leucojum vernum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of the earliest
and most bciuUiful Spring flowers, handsome in outline and of elegant
drooping habit. L, teshz'ufn and Hernandezii , the Summer Snow-
flakes, flower in May, and their elegant blossoms are prized for
bouquets. The.se Spring and Summer Snowflakes delight in .shady
.situations. /,. aulnmnaU is a charming ilainty liltle species. The
varietiMof r/ezHKW require^ to be e^ablished before they flower freely ;
I hey .should he |)lanted as early in Autumn as possih'e

autumnale (Acis), white and pink flowers in Autumn,
graceful in pots and on rockwork, etc., ht. 4 in. ; giow in
pure sand in .shade ; quite h.ardy...per too, 8/6; per doz. 1/3 0 2

sestivum (Summer Snowflake), a handsome plant, bearing
spikes of elegant drooping white flowers in May, which are
greatly jrrized for cutting, ht. li ft.

per icoo, 45/- ; per 100, J/- ; per doz. <)d. —

Hernandezii (syn. pulchellum), elegant drooping while flowers in May, ht. liS- ft.

per 100, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3

vernum (Spring Snowflake), a favourite little early spring flower with drooping bell-shaped flowers,

while with .small green or yellow lip, ht. 4 to 6 in per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. lOr/.

vernum carpathicum (syn. Wagneri), a robust-growing variety of the Spring Snowflake, with
larger flowers, white prettily tipped canary-yellow or green ; valuable for edgings, masses at foot of rock-
work. and for naturalising in grass, etc, extra strong bulbs, per 1000, 60/- ; per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. i/-

BARR’S PHYTOBROMA.

The best manure for lulips. Hyacinths, Daflbdils, and garden use generally, per cwt. . 21/-;
56 lbs., 12/6; 28 lbs., 7/6; 14 lbs., 4/6 ; 7 lbs., 2/6.

I.KUCOJUM >EST1VUM.

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BARR’S BEAUTIFUL LILIES,

For Naturalising in Flower and Shrubbery Borders, and for
Greenhouse Decoration.

For chasteness anti beauty of colour and form, the Lily stands pre-eminent amongst hardy plants,
and by a judicious selection of species a continuous display of bloom can be maintained in the flower garden
or greenhouse from May to October. In the flower or shrubbery border they are most effective when
planted in bold groups, while isolated clumps on lawns of the taller-growing idlies produce a fine elTect.
7'he flowers are greatly prized for cutting, as they mix well with other plants and remain fresh in water
a long time.

General Hints on Culture.

Lilies planted out-doors. —The conditions essential to success in growing Lilies may be generally
summarised thus A cool rooting medium; Perfect drainage; and Shade from hot sun.

These conditions can be readily fulfilled in the borders of Rhododendron and Azalea beds, or amongst the
various subjects grown in the herbaceous and shrubbery border. In such ptrsitions the young Spring growths
are protected from cold winds, and the ground is kept shaded and cool by the shade of the surrounding
plants. This is especially needful in the case of those Lilies which make stem roots, as these are only
developed freely in shade. On these roots, which are produced at the base of the stem, the flower-head
largely depends for its successful development, and the bulb for its preservation. As soon as they appear
a light covering of good rich soil should be given, into which they can root freely. The chief stem-rooting
Lilies in the following list are marked thus 1. There are others which are less dependent on these
stem roots, which they only produce when the bulbs are planted on rich soil and in shade.

In preparing the ground for Lilies loosen the soil to a depth of 2 feet or more, and add or fill in the
necessary compost [see notes below). Plant the bulbs with their tops 2 to 3 inches below the surface,
surrounding and covering with sand, and then top-dress with a compost of light soil and well-decayed
manure, working in irieces of burnt or charred wood. As growth advances a mulching of light rich soil
should be occasionally given, and during the growing jjei'iud the plants should be freely watered. In late
autumn cut down the old flower-stems and give a light covering of leaves or cocoa fibre.

Lilies in Pots. — Any one with an unheated
greenhouse can easily have a very beautiful show
of Lilies in pots during the summer months. The
varieties specially recommended for this culture are
Auratum, Speciosum, Tigrintim, Chaice<loniaim,
Umbeltatum, Elegans, Testaceum, Hansoni, Hemyi,
Giganteum, Brownii, Brownii var. odorum, Longi-
florum, Krameri, and Kubellum.

In potting use a compost of fibrous loam and
sweet decomposed leaf soil, with plenty of coarse
sand or a mixture of good peat, loam, and sand,
adding to the compost a few pieces of charcoal. See
that the drainage is perfect. The pots should be
carefully washed and allowed to dry before using ;
new pots should be well soaked ; never use wet or
dirty pots. In order to destroy all injurious insect
life it is a good plan to sterilise the soil to be used
for potting ; we recommend for this jrurpose the
Kondink Soil Sticrii.isek, price 40J. (full par-
ticulars on application), or small (piantilies of soil
can be sterilised in a sack, pouring over it a large
kettle of boiling water, and then spreading out the
soil to dry. This will prevent a great deal of after
trouble Irmrr worms or insects attacking the bulb
roots. Pot firmly, barely covering the top of the
bulb, and leaving room to add more soil when the
surface roots appear. Select a situation out ol doors,
protected from the afternoon sun, and stand the pots
on a bed of ashes raised above the general level to
avoid stagnant moisture, and make firm to prevent
the entrance of worms ; then cover with 6 inches of
cocoa-fibre or old leaf soil to keep oil' excessive rains.
When top growth begins to show above the covering, leniove the pots to a cold frame, pit, or greenhouse,
and start giving water sparingly ; a little clear weak Ih/nid manure given twice a week when the flower-
buds are well ailvanced will greatly assist in the development ol fine blooms. A north wall or hedge is
a suitable situation for starting the bulbs. If very eaily flowers are required the plants may be transferred
from the cold frame into a gentle he.at, but must be kept as near the glass as possible to prevent theii
getting drawn. Shaile sbould be given to the lower portion of the stems to induce free stem-roots, and
these should be top dressed as they appear. Give air freely, and fumigate if required. When coming into
bloom a little weak manure-water will be of great assistance to the plants.

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LILIES-CULTURAL N OTZS—conlinucd.

To those desiring further information regarding Lilies, we commend the following hooks • Miss
Jekyll’s “Lilies for English Gardens,” 8/io post-free-, “The Book of the Lily” (by William Gold-
ring), 2/9 post-free ; “ Lilies ” (by A. Grove), 1/9 post-free.

The majority of Lilies are not ready for dispatch before the beginning of November ; a few
sorts, however, arc ready earlier, such as Candidum, Croceum, longiflorum, etc., while some of the
Japanese imported varieties do not arrive until December. Orders for Lilies will therefore be e.'tecuted
if necessary, in two or more parts. ’

Soils and Situations Recommended for Different Lilies.

II Indicates those Lilies of easiest culture, being strong free growers thriving in most soils. Where
soil is very dry and poor, add loam and peat, or leaf soil ; where heavy and damp, add sand and leaf soil.
All require good drainage and plenty of moisture while in growth.

fi Indicates those Lilies requiring a good friable soil, not too dry, and the addition of a little peat is
advisable. The lower part of the stems should be kept in shade.

^ Indicates those Lilies delighting in shady and moist situations, sheltered from strong winds. A well-
drained peat soil, where there is bottom moisture for the bulbs to root into, is recommended. Where a brook,
stream, or pond is available, they may be planted at the margins, where the bulbs can remain moderately damp,
and the roots find all the moisture they require below. In planting cover and surround bulbs with sand.

5 Indicates the chief stem-rooting Lilies. {See Cultural Notes.)

BARR’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL LILIES.

For Greenhouse decoration,

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For Rhododendron beds,

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12 in 12

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.^I IS.. £i lor., & £2 2s.

•js. 61/., lOs. 6d., 15L, £i IS. to £2 2s.

£l lOS., £2 2 S. lo £3 is.

•JS. 6d., los. 6d., 13s., £i IS., £2 2s.

N.B.— For the interest of buyers we have added, after the name, the plant's native country.

US Auratum (The White Golden-rayed Crimson-spotted Hill Lily of Japan), ht. 4 to 6 ft. This
is indeed the Queen of Lilies, and should have a place in every garden and greenhouse. It com-
mences to bloom in August and continues on into September. It is of simplest culture and perfectly
hardy. Those who have beds or borders of Rhododendrons should plant this grand Lily freely
amongst them for a succession of bloom. Growing amongst Pmonies, and along the margins of ever-
greens, groups of L. auratum (6 to 12 bulbs in a clump, planted 9 inches apart), produce a grand eject.
As isolated subjects on large lawns, groups of Lilium auratum look very handsome and stately. A
situation should be chosen where the plants are sheltered from cutting winds and screened from the
midday sun ; on slopes, in a free soil, moist but not wet, this Lily does well, and makes a fine effect.

IVe are expecting our first eonsignmeut of this beautiful Lily to arriv e in December from Japan,
and we are booking orders for delivery immcdiaiely on arrival, at the following prices. The larger-
sized bulbs produce the most flowers.

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Splendid Large Bulbs, each I/- ; per doz. 10/6 ; per lOO, 75/-

Good-sized Bulbs, each 9d. ; per doz. 7,6; per too, 55/-

Smaller Bulbs, each 6d. ; per doz. 5/6; per too, 40/-

A few Special Monster Bulbs, each 2/6 & 3/6.

pictum, large white flowers, beautifully spotted crimson, and petals tipped s. d

red, very showy, ht. 4 ft per doz. 17/6 I 8

plat yphyllum, very large handsome flowers of great substance, with broad
white petals, spotted crimson, bold handsome foliage, and sturdy habit, ht. 4

fo 5 If Strong bulbs, iot. 15/- 1 6

» Extra strong bulbs „ 25/- 2 3

>> A few monster bulbs 3 6

■*uUro-vittatum, large pure white flowers, with a broad deep crimson
band down the centre of each petal ; a Lily of great beauty and the admiration

of all who see it, ht. 3 fu 4 ft Strong bulbs, per doz. 21/- 2 o

>> Extra strong bulbs ,, ajjS 2 6

virginale, large handsome flowers of great substance, pure white faintly
spotted yellow, with yellow band down centre of each petal, ht. 4 to 5 ft.

per doz. 25/- 2 3

Extra strong bulbs „ 36/- 3 0

Wittei, large pure white unspotted flowers, with golden band running down
centre of each petal, chaste and beautiful, ht. 3 to 4 ft.

Extra strong bulbs, per doz. 36/- 3 6

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LI LI ES — conitnued.

eacli — s.

pBa.tem£ini {Japan), a beautiful Lily with rich glowing apricot-red flowers in August
and September, ht. 3 ft

ttjBrOwnii {China and Japan), a very beautiful
Lily, producing, in July, handsome trumpet-
shaped flowers nearly 10 inches long, tips of
petals reflexing slightly, pure white inside, with
brown anthers, outsitle chocolate-brown, ht.
3 It. ; valuable for borders or pots, and of easy

culture. (See illustration) per doz. 30/-

Extra strong bulbs ,, 36/-

fiSBrownii var. odorum (sj/n. japonicum
colohesterense) (Central China), a rare Lily
bearing handsome fragrant flowers in July,
chrome-yellow changing to creamy white and
streaked outside very dark chocolate-brown,
ht. 3 ft 1/6 &

IISBulbiferum true (Central Europe and
South-Eastern Scandinavia), bearing in June
umbels of erect cup-shaped flowers of perfect
form with broad fleshy petals, brilliant scarlet
with centre orange finely speckled crimson,
ht. I5 ft. This species has the characteristic of
producing bulbils in the axils of the leaves

per doz. 10/6

^Burbariki, a beautiful hybrid Lily, a cross
between Pardalinum and Parryi, producing
on a gracefrd spike numerous orange-yellow
flowers flushed crimson at tip of petals and
spotted chocolate, sweet-scented. Award ok
Merit R.ILS 2/6 &

LILIUM BROWNII,

•j] Canadense {N.-E. America), a very graceful Lily, producing in July pendent bell-
shaped flowers ranging from yellow to orange, heavily spotted crimson-

black, ht. 3 ft per doz. 10/6

flavum, soft yellow, heavily spotted crimson-black, ht. 3 ft 12/6

rubrum, red, inside orange spotted black, ht. 3 ft 12/6

II Candidum — The Snow-White Madonna Lily or Cottager’s White Garden Lily
{South Europe, etc.). This I-ily likes a good deep soil, not too dry, and should be left undis-
turbed for years. Eulis supplied Jrom September to December only. Before planting dust the
bulbs with dry flour of sulphur, and this will aid in keeping away disease. Plant shallow with
the tops just below the surface, and then give a mulching of well-decayed stable manure.
The variety we supply is the fine bFOad-petalled type.

,, Strong healthy bulbs per too, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6

Extra strong healthy bulbs, ,, 35/- ; ,, 5/-

p'or prices of a few monster and very large bulbs, see page 14.

II Candidum speciosum. See Novelty List, page 14.

II Chalcedonicum— The Scarlet Turk’s Cap Lily ok Cottage Gardens {Greece, etc.),
flowers intense deep scarlet, blooming in Jidy, very showy and effective, ht. 3 ft. per doz. 21/-

II Heldreichii a remarkably handsome form with large flowers of great sub-
stance, brilliant scarlet, ht. 2^ ft per doz. 36/-

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ncolumbianum (N.-IV. America), the Oregon Lily, a very graceful species, bearing
from July to August several small fragrant flowers of a brilliant deep orange, spotted crimson,

resembling a miniature Hwnboldti, ht. 3 ft Extra strong bulbs, per doz. 21/- 2 o

S Concolor (China and Japan), a very lovely little Lily, bearing in July two to three erect
glossy fiery scarlet flowers with dark red spots, ht. I ft. First-Class Ceriimcaie R.II.S.

A gem for sheltered sunny nooks on rockwork where it can be kept fairly moist during dry

weather ; it makes also a charming pot-plant for the greenhouse per doz. 7/6 o 8

8 Coridion {China and Japan), beautiful lemon-yellow flowers, spotted purple ; a very

elegant little Lily, ht. 2 to 3 ft., July-flowering crop failed

||8Croceum (true)— The Cottager’s Orange Lily (South Europe), flowers very showy, fiery
orange shaded red in centre and minutely spotted dark crimson, produced in June; when
well grown and established it attains a height of 5 to 7 ft., with a large quantity of flowers

on each stem. This Lily is now getting scarce per 100, 40/- ; per doz. 5/6 o 6

A few very large bulbs ,, 7 /^ ® ^

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LILIES — €oni in ttcd.

each-

||5Da.uricum {syn. Davuricum), true, a charminj; species from Siberia, l)earing an umbel
of three to five erect flowers orange-yellow flushed red and spotted black,

ht. 2 h It per doz. 7/6 o 8

„ luteum (syn. Yellow Queen). See Novelty Li8t,/a4>e 14.

See also Umbellatum varieties, 64-

PEIegans (syn. Thunbergianura) {Japan), a very beautiful group of showy Japanese
I.ilies, mostly /rzKZ- and July-flowering, greatly valued for flower border and pot-
culture. These are best planted in Auiumn.

,, atutaceum Prince of Orange, flowers of a charming clear apricot-
orange, spotted bl.ack, a valuable dwarf showy Lily for flower-beds and massing

in front borders, ht. i ft per doz. 5/6 o 6

,, Aurora {new), flowers large and beautiful, golden-yellow shaded golden orange-

red towards centre and at tip of petals, ht. 2 ft ...per doz. 10/6 i o

,, Beauty {nctu), flowers large and beautiful, apricot-yellow with deep golden band

down each petal, and freely spotted dark brown, ht. 1$ in per doz. 36/- 3 6

,, bicolor, flowers large, apricot-orange, flamed scarlet, a distinct and beautiful

Lily, ht. I^ft per doz. 8/6 o 9

,, Chamois {new), flowers large and handsome, chamois-yellow shading to dark

orange and conspicuously spotted brown, very distinct, ht. ft per doz. 21/- 2 o

,1 Leonard Joerg, fine distinct Lily, bearing an umbel of large flowers, brilliant
orange-red shading to golden, and slightly spotted crimson, handsome, ht. 2 ft.

])er doz. 10/6 i o

>• Orange Queen, a very handsome Lily, producing in mid-summer large
orange-coloured flowers with small black spots ; a strong robust grower, and
very decorative in either pots or borders, ht. 15 to 18 in. Award ok Merit

per doz. 18/6 I 8

,, Othello, a beautiful hybrid bearing large handsome blood-rcd flowers tinged

orange, a fine bold handsome showy Lily, ht. I J ft per doz. 2t/- 2 o

i> Painted Chie'f’(«i:!z/),avcryhandsome variety, flowers orange-yellow with golden

orange-red band down centre of each petal, ht. li ft per doz. to/6 1 o

,, sanguineum, flowers of medium size, rich crimson, finely spotted dark crimson,

’ a per doz. 5/6 o 6

„ semi-plenum, large semi-double flowers, blood-crimson, ht. ft. ,, 12/6 i 3

»> Star of Heusden {new), flowers large and beautiful, soft chrtjme-yellow with

dark orange stripe on each petal and finely spotted, very free, ht. i J ft 2 6

,, Van Houttei, flowers rich blood-crimson, blotched with gold and spotted

black, large and remarkably handsome, ht. I-| ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, venustum {syn. armeniacum), soft rich glowing reddish orange, late-flowering,

a grand showy Lily, ht. 1 J ft per doz. 25/- 2 3

>> Wallace!, a fine variety, producing from August to September sever.al flowers of

a glowing apricot-orange, ht. 2j ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, Willie Barr, fine large flowers of a bright orange-yellow, spotted crimson,

very showy and beautiful, ht. ij- ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, Mixed varieties, for planting in wild gardens, shrubbery borders, etc.

per too, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6 —

^ (y/r« Himalayas), the most majestic of Lilies, having stems 10 to 12 ft.

high, when established, with large handsome heart-shaped leaves, and from July to August
immense long white trumpet-shaped flowers. Groups of this noble Lily in large herbaceous
and shrubbery borders, woodlamls, or wild gardens produce a grand effect. The smaller
bulbs are specially recommended for naturalising, and will bloom freely two or three years

after planting Monster bulbs 7/6, 10/6 & 15 o

>> 1, Very large bulbs 3/6 & 5 6

” >' Smaller bulbs ...per doz. 15/- 8:24/-; 1/6 & 2 6

If Grayi {North Carolina), a strikingly handsome Lily from the Alleghany Mountains,
flowers of distinct and elegant form, rich deep blood-crimson, interior spotted marocm- black
and shading to golden-yellow, habit light and graceful, July- flowering, ht. 2 ft.. ..per doz. 17/6 I 8
II Hansoni — The Japanese Yellow Martagon Lily {Japan), large wa.s-like flowers with
reflc.xing petals, bright golden-yellow, spotted crimson-maroon ; one of the most beautiful
and distinct of June-flowering Lilies, ht. 3 ft. ; of easy cultivation. First-Class Ckrtiki-

CAiE K.M.S Strong bulbs, per doz. 15/- i 6

” >> ,, Monster butbs ,, 25/- 2 6

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I'SHenryi, a most elegant Lily discovered by Dr. Henry in Central China; producing
in A igust — September handsome branching heads of twenty or more flowers resembling
in lorm /.. spedosumy but of a soft orange-yellow colour; a hardy vigorous grower, attain-

ing a height of 8 ft. Unlike other Lilies, it produces seed freely Sfrong- bulbs^ 3/6 &

,, ,, Monster bulbs

Q Humboldti {Cal!fomia)y large handsome flowers of great substance, rich golden-yellow,
spotted dark crimson, with recurved petals, very showy, hi. 5 ft., July-flowering. This Lily

nft/uires to he established before blooming per doz. 25/-

,, Monster bulbs

U Humboldti var- magnificum, a grand form, surpassing the tyi^e in richness of
colour and much freer flowering ; the large handsome flowers are of a rich deep golden, with
large .spots and blotches of blood-red. Established plants bear fifteen to twenty blooms on a

a spike, ht. 4^ ft. ; 90% of the bulbs may be expected to bloom the first year Strong bulbs

,, Extra large bulbs

Kellogg:! i, a graceful and beautiful Lily from California, bearing pretty soft pink flowers
with closely recurved petals, fragrant, ht. ft. Award dp Mekii’ K.II.S. ...per doz. 36/-
ftSKrameri {South Japan)^ a chaste and beautiful flower, delicate rose-pink, of elegant

outline and graceful habit of growth, July-flowering, ht. 2 ft per doz. 7/6

,, ,, Extra strong bulbs ,, 10/6

Lancifblium. See Speciosum.

fiSLeichtlini {/apan), bearing in August, on graceful stems, numerous handsome golden-
yellow flowers, spotted crimson-purple, very beautiful, ht. 3 4 planting surround

the bulbs with sharp sand P^r ‘■hiz- 21/- 2 o

IJdLon^iflorum (China and Japan)^ very beuUiful falies, producing \x\. June and fulv
long snow-white trumpet-shaped flowers, which are deliciously fragrant. Greatly
prized for pot-culture, and for flower-beds and borders. While m growth they
require plenty of water.

j|5 ,, type, snowy white trumpet-shaped flowers, ht. 2 ft. ...per 100. 32/6 ; per doz. 4/6 o 5

]|5 ,, formosum, a fine new free-flowering variety from Formosa, and a good

forcer ; its elegant trumpet-shaped white flowers are fairly uniform in character,
but the foliage varies a good deal, ht. 2 to 3 ft. It is strongly recommended in

preference to Harrisii. (See Illustration) per 100, 55/- ; per doz. 7/6 o 8

Extra large bulbs ,, ro/6 i o

A few Monster bulbs ,, 15/- i 6

,, Harrisii (The Bermuda or Easter Lily), tliis variety is now out of culti-
vation ; we recommend in its place Lilium longifloruin formosum, which is a
much more reliable variety and belter forcer.

,, robustum, also known as Japonicum giganteum, a strong and robust-
growing Japanese variety, bearing large han<lsomc white trumpet-shaped

flowers of great substance ; bloom-
ing Liter than the other Longi-
florum varieties, ht. 3 ft.

Strong bulbs, p. 100,42/-; doz. 5/6
,, ,, Extra strong bulbs „ $$/’> »» 7 /^

,, ,, A few monster bulbs ,, 10/6

Longiflorum Wilson! {syu. exi-
mium), a valuable Iree-flowering

variety, bearing lO to 12 large

handsome white trumpet flowers
on a stem, hi. 3 ft. ; a first-class
variety for pots or bortlers.

- . Strong bulbs, p. 100, 42/- ; doz. 5/6

,, ,, Extra strong bulbs ,, 5$/-; ,, 7/6

^ fg;^ fYiQnsfer bulbs ,, 10/6

II Ma.rbcin, a cross from /.. niartayon
alburn o.v\i\ L. t/ansani, producing
large elegant spikes of flowers
with solid refloxing petaN, deep
yellow streaked brown and dotted
crimson, June-July, hi. 3.} ft.

]icr doz. 25/- 2 3

II EVIarhan G. F. Wilson, flowers a
beauliful ])ile citron wiih carmine
tinge at tip of petals and spotted

Lil.IUM LONGIFLORUM FORMOSUM. i * *

purple 4 6

Marhan “Miss E. Willmott,” a very beautiful new hybrid Lily producing large
elegant spikes o( large flowers wiih rellexing petals, June to July, colour orange tinged
carmine with crimson-purple spots, ht. 35 ft per doz. 36/- 3 6

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m July pyramidal heads of glossy

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II Ma.rta,£^on (Cf»/ral and South Europe), bearing early _ ^ ,

light purplish rose reflexed flowers, spotted more or less with black, ht. 4 ft

per doz. 5/6 o 6

>, alburni one of the most beautiful of Lilies, producing in July handsome
pyramidal spikes of wax-like pure white reflexed flowers, ht. 4 ft. First-Ci ass
Certificate R.H.S 2/6_ 3/5 & ^ g

^ >> dalmaticum Catani, a stately Lily which when established attains

a height of 5 to 6 It. and produces in July 3 or 4 flower spike.s, each spike
surmounted by several elegant refle.sed flowers, of a dark glossy crimson-maroon
shaded and spotted black per floz. 27/6 2 6

II Monadclphum szovitzianum Colchicum) (^Caucasus and North Persia')
bearing handsome spikes of large turban-shaped flowers of great beauty, clear citron-yellow’

spotted black, hi. 3 ft. It best thrives in gritty loam per doz. 12/6 r 3

” >> Extra large home-grown bulbs, 2/- & 3 6

nSMyriophyllum. See Regale offered in Novelty List, page 14.

0 Nepalense {Nepaul), a greenhouse Lily of striking beauty, bearing in September large
flowers with elegantly reflexing petals, soft yellow, shading off inside to a rich dark maroon,
ht. 3 ft. Pot up the bulbs in a compost of loam, peat and sand, and plunge in a bed of fibre
in a cool corner of tbe greenhouse, not giving any water until growth is showing. In

sheltered gardens in Devonshire and Cornwall, it may be grown out-doors per doz. 18/6 i 9

>' £xtra strong bulbs, per doz. 25/- & 35/- ; 2/3 & 3 6

^ Pardalinum {California, e/e.), stately shade-loving Lilies, of elegant habit and producing
in July heads of large, handsome, showy flowers; charming when naturalised.

H ,, type, bright scarlet, shading to rich yellow, freely spotted purple-brown, flowers

large, numerous and very handsome, ht. 5 to 6 ft per 100, 32/6 ; per doz. 4/6 o 5

^ ,, Johnson!, a handsome form from British Columbia, having a strong sturdy

growth with dark green foliage and very showy flowers, colour glowing crimson
shading to orange, ht. 5 ft per doz. 17/6 i 8

If „ Michauxi (The Carolina Swamp Lily), flowers crimson-scarlet, shading to
yellow, spotted maroon ; later-blooming than the other varieties, ht. 4 to 5 ft.

per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6 o 4

H ,, Red Giant, a remarkably fine new Lily raised by Mr. Luther Burbank ; it is a
strong grower, bearing in July heads of blood-crimson flowers shaded red towards
centre and profusely spotted dark maroon per doz. 36/- 3 6

If Parry! {California), a very beautiful species, with large bright yellow flowers lightly spotted
and of delicate perfume, July, ht. 3 ft. First-Class Certificate R.H.S.

Extra strong bulbs 3 6

^ parviflorum {California), bearing a profusion of small elegant flowers, golden-yellow

finely spotted brown and with golden anthers, beautiful, ht. 3^ ft per doz. 21/- 2 o

^ Parvum {California), flowers small and bell-shaped, of a bright yellow shaded red and

freely spotted, showy, June-July, ht. 3,1 ft Extra strong bulbs 2 6

If „ var. Iwteum, a very pretty Lily with flowers almost cup-shaped, colour orange

dotted maroon, June-July, ht. 3i ft ° ’ i g

^SPhiladeiphicum {Canada and United States), a graceful little Lily, bearing in July
charming flowers, scarlet, shading to orange, elegantly spotted black, bt. iff.... per doz. 15/- i 6

IPh!i!pp!nense {Philippine Islands), a remarkably graceful and beautiful Lily, suitable
for pot culture in greenhouse (treatment as for L. nepalense ) ; it bears on a slender leafy
stem one long snowy white trumpet-shaped flower with reflexing petals, sweetly scented,

^ “ per doz. 10/6 i o

II Pyrena!cum flavum {Pyrenees), the Yellow Turk’s-Cap Lily, having a leafy
stem surmounted by an elegant umbel of pendent flowers with reflexed petals,
pilow shaded green, finely dotted black and with scarlet anthers, ftine-floiuering,

’*■ 3 “ per doz. 5/6 o 6

,, rubrum, producing an umbel of drooping flowers with reflexed petals, orange-

scarlet spotted maroon, anthers sotxx\o.t., fune-flo'wering, ht. 2 to 3 ft. per doz. 10/6 i o
flSRegfaie. Aa* Novelty List, 14.

^ ,*^ 9 ,®***' (true), a rare Lily from the Pacific coast, bearing in June an elegant raceme of
brilliant orange-red flowers spotted purple and with reflexed petals, ht. 3 ft per doz. 25/- 2 6

S Rubellum, a beautiful little Japane.se Lily with slender growth like that of ICramen
Wilde the flowers are of distinct elegant form, delicate pale rose, with golden anthers ; it has
been found to thrive best out of doors in a partially shady situation in a compost of loam
leaf soil, and stones; it makes a lovely pot-plant (2 or 3 bulbs in a pot) and may be cenilv
forced into bloom by end of May, ht. li ft per doz. io/6 & 15/- ; i/- & r 6

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liaSpeciOSum {syii. lancifolium) {Japati), a reniaikably beautiful section of Lilies
flowering in late summer and early autumn ; the flowers are large and hand-
some with reflexing petals and last a long time in water when cut.
album, handsome white flowers of firm texture, ht. 3 ft-

Strong bulbs, per too, 70/- ; per doz. 9/6 o to

,, Crown Princess, a very floriferous variety, bearing a large
” numberoffinewhiteflowers,ht. 3 ft. Award OF Merit, p. doz. 10/6 i o

,, Kraetzeri, extremely beautiful large white flowers of great sub-
stance, with dark orange-coloured anthers, ht. 3 ft.

Strong flowering bulbs per doz. 10/6 i o

,, Extra strong bulbs 15/- i 6

,, A few monster bulbs ,, 21/- 2 o

magnificum, a grand Lily, resembling the favourite Melpomene but blooms
” earlier, is richer in colour and has longer and broader petals ; the foliage is of
a rich dark green, while the flowers are of great substance and borne to to 20

on a spike. Award of Merit K.II.S per doz. 10/6 & 15/- ; i/- & i 6

Extra large bulbs 2 6

Melpomene, one of the richest coloured of this group, bearing large hand-
" some flowers ot stout substance, dark crimson, heavily spotted purple-crimson,

and margined white, ht. 3 ft Strong bulbs, per doz. 10/6 I o

^ Extra strong bulbs ,, 15/- i 6

A few monster bulbs ,, 21/- 2 o

punctatum, white spotted pink, anthers yellow, beautiful, ht. 3 ft., „ 8/6 o 9

album {syn. album novum), the finesl white variety, of
” robust’growth, with handsome broad foliage, flowers very large, snowy white,
with sallow anthers ; a grand Lily which we can strongly recommend,
ht. 3 ft. Award of Merit R.H.S per doz. 16/- i 6

roseum, white suffused and spotted delicate light rose, pretty, ht. 3 ft.

Extra strong bulbs, per too, 55/- ; per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, multiflorum, a fine variety, resembling Melpomene in growth,

” ” flowers of good form, sulTused and spotted rose on a white ground,

early and very free-flowering, ht. 3 ft.. ..per too, 55/- ; per doz. 7/6 o 8
rubrum, Dutch variety, suffused and heavily spotted crimson on a
” white ground, ht. 3 ft. Extra strong bulbs, \iex 100, SS/-\ \>ex dot. Tfb o 8

Japanese variety (syn. purpureum), having large handsome
” ” flowers heavily sult'used and spotted dark crimson, strong grower,

ht. 3 to 5 ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

,, Extra strong bulbs ,, 10/6 i o

Schrymakersii, a fine early and free-flowering form of rubrum, bearing

an abundance of deep rose flowers spotted purple, ht. 3 ft per doz. 8/6 o 9

S25Sulphureum (syn. Wallichianum superbum and ochroleucum), a very beautiful
Trumitet Lily from Upper liurmah, producing in September handsome flowers 9 inches
lono, of great substance, and deliciously fragrant; on first opening they are of a soft
sulphur colour, but change ultimately to white tinged rose, ht. 4 to 6 ft. In the South of
England and mild localities this charming Lily may be grown out-of-doors, but otherwip
we recommend pot-culture in a cool airy greenhouse, plunging the pots out-of-doors in
summer and bringing them indoors for blooming in autumn. A peaty soil suits it best.

Strong bulbs 2 6

Extra strong bulbs 3 6

” A few monster bulbs 4 6

,, >, .
TSuperbum (Eastern United States to Canada), a very showy bog-loving Lily, with
flowers orange to crimson, spotted rich brown, and elegantly recurved, stately in powlh,

late Summer-fowerino, ht. 4 to 7 ft °

HaSutchuenense, a fine distinct new species from China with very leafy stem, bearing in
August several flowers with reflexed petals, salmony orange-red, finely spotted inside

purple-black, ht. 3 ft. Award of Merit R.ll.S 3 0

Szovitzian um. See Monadelphum Szovitzianum.

||6Tenuifolium (.Siberia), a very graceful little Lily, bearing in early June on slender stems

numerous showy glossy scarlet flowers, lit. I J ft per doz. 8/6 o 9

“ Golden Gleam " (new), a very beautiful seedling variety of tenui-
” folium, bearing a head of pure golden-yellow flowers, of free graceful

habit 2 ^

IITestaceum (syn. excelsum), bearing from June to July very beautiful large haiuisome
flowers of a lovely apricot colour, with showy sc.arlet anthers, delightfully fragmnt, vigorous

. K. . f, per doz. ib/6 i 9

piower, hi. 4 U « ' , '

Exira strong bulbs ,, 25/* 2 3

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LILIES — fottiiitueH.

Thunberg^ianum. See Elegans. e.-ich ■

|| 5 Tigrinum- tlic Tiger Lily {China and Japa7i)y a reni.'iricably handsome section, with
ahunclance of large showy brilliantly coloiireci flowers, lighting ujj the garden
in August and September. All very hardy vigorous growers.

,, fiore-pleno, double orange-scarlet flowers, lasting long in bloom, ht. 4 ft.

per 100, 15/-; per doz. 2/3

>> Fortunei, having a woolly stem and producing on bold branching heiids

up to 20 rich orange-scarlet flowers, spotted crimson-brown.

Id- 4 ft per 100, 17/6; per doz. 2/6

>< ,, giganteum, a grand robust variety of Fortunei, growing

taller, bearing more flowers, and later to bloom,

ht. 6 ft per too, 42/- ; per doz. 5/6

)> ,, ,, Verf large bulbs ,, 7/6

n ,! „ flore-pleno, flowers very large, double orange-

scarlet, handsome, ht. 6 ft per doz. 7/6

o splendens, very handsome, with large pyramidal heads of bright fiery

oiange-scarlet flowers, covered with large crimson-brown spots, ht. 6 ft.

per too, 14/6 ; per doz. 2/-

ll^Umbellatum {Europe'), a very showy section of Lilies, bearing in June large handsome
flowers : very effective when grouped in shrubbery and flower borders, also good
pot plants.

>, grandiflorum, barge handsome heads of bright orange-red flowers, ht. 2 ft.

per doz. 4/6

,, efectum, ceri.se-scarlet, shading to yellow, ht. 2jft.... per too, 25/- ; ,, 3/6

,, Incomparable, intense rich crim.son, freely spotted, a handsome showy

variety, ht. 2 ft per 100, 27/6 ; per doz. 3/9

,, luteum, a veiy handsome new yellow-flowered variety from Japan... ,, 12/6

,, Sappho, scarlet, .shading to orange, moderately spotted, ht. 2 ft. ... ,, 5/6

,, Fine Mixed Varieties, ht. 2 to 3 ft per too, 21/- ; „ 3/-

f2 Washingtonianum purpureum (Oregon), a fine variety bearing in abundance
large handsome sweet-scented flowers, white tinged and spotted a vinous purple, and
changing ultimately to a rich deep purple, ht. 3 to 4 ft. We offer this in preference to
the type (L. IVash ingtoniannni) as being a more reliable grower. Plant the bulbs with
the top 6 in. deep in fibrous loam in partial .shade

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xLILY OF THE VALLEY,

Fop forcing, and making plantations out of doors.

The Forcing Crowns offered l)elow we recommend for general forcing, to come in after Christmas.
For flowering before and at Christmas the Retarded Crowns should be used. For outdoor culture the
Planting Crowns are recommended.

fortin’r giant iily of the vallfy.

DIRECTIONS FOR FORCING.

Plant 15 to 20 crowns in a 5-inch pot, shaking in a little
light soil amongst the roots, until they are tightly potted ;
leave the crowns free above the soil and a little below the
rim of the ]iot. Place on bottom heat in a moist atmosphere,
with a temperature of 80 to 85 degrees (if forced in March
a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees will be suflicient), and
cover the crowns with a little cocoa fibre or mo.ss, which
remove when toj) growth is showing. Tepid water should*
be frequently given, care being taken that it penetrates to
the centre of the clump. To encourage simultaneously the
development of flower and foliage, keep a flower-pot inverted
over the crowns, until flower and foliage have made some
progress, when gradually admit light. A dry atmosphere, or
an insufficient supply of wattr at the roots, will cause the
crowns, technically speaking, to go “blind.” Where large
quantities of Lily of the Valley blooms are required for cut-
ting, the crowns should be planted rather thickly in boxes
and receive the treatment described above.

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OUTDOOR CULTURE OF LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Out-of-doors the Lily of the Valley likes a partially shaded and moist situation. The best results are
obtained on a shady border against a wall, placing the crowns 6 to 9 inches apart and leaving them
to establish themselves. The soil should be a good loam enriched with manure and a top dressing
of old manure should be given annually. The plants should not be allowed to remain more than
three years in one spot. The crowns are best planted in November, but planting may be done up
to February.

X Barr’s Finest Forcing Crowns, of finest selected quality, suitable for general
early forcing per 1000, go/- ; per too, 9/6

X Barr’s Improved English “Alexandra” Crowns, for outdoor planting,

bearing sturdy spikes well clothed with large handsome bells ; this strain is spetiaily recommeuded
as being the best for making up Lily of the Valley beds outdoors ; the crowns may, however, also
be potted and very slowly forced from January and onwards per too, 10/6; per doz. 1/6

X The Cld English Lily of the Valley, for outdoor planting, the true old variety
of Lily of the Valley, suitable for naturalising in woodlands, etc. Very sweet-scented

per 1000, 65/- ; per too, 7;-; per doz. l/-

X Strong selected clumps, for outdoor planting or slow forcing in pots,

per doz. 12/6 ; each 1/3

X Fortin’s Grand Giant Strain, a very beautiful strain with remarkably large handsome bells
on long sluidy stalks. The extra strong crowns offered may be potted and brought on very
slowly under glass, but they must not he polled or boxed up before February: ordinary forcing

will rau.se them to go blind Extra strong crowns, per too, 17/6 ; per doz. 2/6

,, ,, Strong Planting crowns for planting in beds and borilers „ 12/6; „ 1/9

RETARDED LILY CF THE VALLEY,

Suitable to force for Autumn, Winter and Summer flowering.

The Retarded Crowns will bloom in three to four vr eeks from time of potting. They should be
used from March to end of November, after which we recommend the ordinary forcing crowns
to take their place. It is necessary that they be planted as soon as received, and grown on rapidly
without any check. In June, July, and August all that is needed is to place them in a cold
frame, and they come along quickly with very little attention. Later on however, when the nights
become cool, the temperature mu.st be raised to that of the day. Failures sometimes occur with
these retarded crowns in October, November, and December because they are not given the warmth
they require at night.

'Ihe plants should be kept fairly dry overhead, and a warm moist atmosphere should be maintained.
As the retarded crowns make a vigorous foliage it is advisable to remove one out of three leaves,
as this will assist the development of the flower spike.

Finest Retarded Crowns, supplied as required from March to the end of December

per too, 10.'6 ; 25 for 2/9 ; per doz. 1/6

Finest Selected Fortin’s Giant Retarded Crowns, supplied as required from
September to December and Alarch to June. These take a few days longer to develop their flowers
than the Ordinary Retarded Crowns per too, 21/- ; 25 for 5/6; per doz. 3/-

X MEDEOLA asparagoides tSmilax). See our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers.

METHONICA superba. See Gloriosa superba.

MiLLA (Triteleia). Plant Uniflora varieties from September to November, Biflora in Spring, per doz.

uniflora (Spring Star Flower), a charming little hardy plant from Buenos Aires; flowers r. d
white, shaded blue, of delicate fragrance, ht. \ ft. Naturalised on grassy banks or
on rockwork, this plant produces a lovely effect from March to May ; it is also
valuable for small Ireds and edgings. By gentle forcing it may be had in bloom
from January to March. A pretty effect is obtained by growing Milla unillora in
saucers or bowls of live sphagnum moss, also in hanging baskets.

per 1000, 18/6 ; per too, 2/- o 4

,, violElcesi, differs only from the above in the flowers being porcelain-blue, striped

violet, ht. !i ft per 1000, 18/6 ; per too, 2/- o 4

X biflora. See our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers each, %d. 7 6

Barr's New Peat-fibre, Shell and Charcoal Mixture.

The best medium for growing bulbs in Vases, Bowls, Jardinets, etc., 3/6 per bushel ; l/- per peck.

Pull Cultural Directions and Illustrated List of Bowls and Vases sent on appUeat.osi.

BARR’S GENERAL BULB OATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

X MONTBRETIA, a family of most decorative hardy
bulbous plants of elegant growth, and producing freely
in early August graceful spikes of gorgeously coloured
flowers, which are of the greatest value for cutting,
lasting long in water and mixing well with all kinds of
foliage. They grow freely in any ordinary flower-border
enriched u’ith manure, but prefer a sunny situation. As
pot-plants they are charmingly graceful.

Plant outdoors November to March, cover the earlier
plantings lightly with litter.

Pottsii, graceful branched spikes per per per

of medium-sized brilliant vermilion- looo loo doz.

scarlet flowers remarkably showy, r. d s. d s d

lit. 2 ft 30 0...3 6...0 6

Pottsii superba, brilliant
glowing vermilion, inner part of
flower a rich golden colour, ht.

ft 42 0...4 6...C 8

crocosmaeflora, elegant
branched spikes of large showy
flowers, brilliant red .shaded golden,
a grand flower for cutting, ht.

ft 35 0...4 0...0 7

crocosmaeflora aurea, large golden-yellow flowers, beautiful, ht. 2 ft.... 35 o . 4 0...0 7
,, Bouquet Parfait, deep yellow, shaded vermilion, very showy,

ht. 2 ft 42 0...4 6...0 8

,, Drap d’or, rich deep golden, shaded apricot-orange, /<r/c', ht. ft. 42 0...4 6...0 8

,, Eldorado, flowers rich deep orange-yellow, fine, ht. 3 ft 42 0...4 6...0 8

,, Etoile de Feu, one of the most brilliant^ a remarkably striking
flower, large and of an intense deep glowing vermilion, shaded
orange-scarlet, with a golden centre and golden anthers, ht. 3 ft, ... 60 0...6 6...1 o

,, Pluie d’or, large rich apricot-orange, shaded golden-yellow, tall

and handsome, and valuable to bed with crocosmccjlora, ht. 2j ft. ... 42 0...4 6...0 8

,, SolFatara, flowers delicate primrose-yellow, foliage shaded bronze,

rather late, valuable for succession, ht. I j ft 30 0...3 6...0 6

,, Sunbeam {syu. Rayon d'or), large flowers, deep golden, shaded

apricot-orange, with crimson central ring, ht. 2^ ft 35 0.4 0...0 7

,, Talisman, rich vermilion, shaded orange, late, and valuable for

succession, ht. ft 45 0.5 0...0 9

,, Transcendant, very large open flowers, orange-red, shading to

golden and vermilion, ht. ft 55 0...5 6...0 10

,, mixed hybrids, containing many beautiful and showy colours 25 0...2 9...0 5

12 each of the foregoing 13 named yarieties, 7/6; 25 each, 13/6.

X MONTBRETIA — grand new hybrids, all fine border plants and prized for cutting.

Anneau d’Or, bearing broad-petalled flowers measuring over 2 inches across, brilliant

orange-yellow with velvety purple base and light yellow centre, buds rich dark red, s. d
ht. 2j ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

Congo, very rich dark orange-red, handsome, ht. 2.J ft per too, 25/- ; ,, 3/6 o 4

Croesus, large handsome flowers of a rich oyange-yellow, ht. 2 ft. ,, 7/6; ,, 1/3 o 2

Fire King, a very showy variety with flowers of the form of Crocosnuefloya, but of the
most vivid scarlet, ht. 2 ft per too, 9/6 ; per doz. 1/4 o 2

George Davison, a fine variety, very large handsome rich golden-yeliow flowers,

produced on long branching spikes, ht. 3J ft per too, 15/-; per doz. 2/3 o 3

Germania, growing nearly 4 ft. high and producing a profusion of graceful .spikes,
clothed with large expanded flowers, glowing orange-red with blood-red centre

per too, 17/6; per doz. 2/6 o 3

Hereward, resembling somewhat George Davison, but blooming a month later, with large
bright golden-yellow flowers on slender stems, ht. 3 ft. CliR riFiCATE OF Mickit Shricws-
BURV per doz. 8/6 o 9

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MONTBRETIA-GRAND NEW H\BR\DS — conliiiued. each-,, d

King Edmund, a robust grower with branching spikes of large open flowers, rich
golden with carmine-blotched centre, ht. 3 to 4 ft. Certificate ok Merit Siirews-

per doz. 17/6 I 8

Koh-i-noor, a very beautiful hybrid of fine erect habit, and very large flowers of a

brilliant golden-orange, ht. 2^^ ft per 100, 21/-; per doz. 3/- o 4

Lady Hamilton, a very pretty variety of erect habit, with yellow Watsonia-like flowers,
having a reddish mange centre and passing to apricot with age, ht. 3J ft. Award of

Merit R. II. S per doz. 8/6 o 9

Lord Nelson, a fine handsome variety with dark stems, flowers of great sub.stancc
shaded rich vermilion on outside and inside rich deep orange, a very sturdy grower,

111 . j ft per doz. 21 /- 2 o

Lothario, very brilliant apricot-yellow with orange-red ; a bright and attractive variety

per doz. 7/6 o 8

NorviC, a very showy variety with rich golden-orange flowers set olV by maroon-

coloured bracts and red stems, a free bloomer, ht. 28 in per doz. 10/6 i o

Oriflamme, flowers brilliant sc.arlet with golden centre, a fine handsome variety,

hi. 2 ft per doz. 6/6 o 7

Prometheus, one of the finest hybrids yet raised, with immense open spreading flowers

of a brilliant fiery orange with blood-red markings in centre ; a very vigorous grower,

ht. 3 to 4 ft. Award ok Merit R.II..S. and First-Class Certtkica'I'es at York,

Ediniiorgii and SiiREWsuuRY per doz. 30/- 2 9

St. Botolph, a grand variety and the largest flowered of the Yellow Montbretias,
ptoducing erect branching spikes of large open yellow flowers, with orange shading outside,

ht. 4 ft per doz. 9/6 o 10

Star of the East. Ste Novelty List, f’agi 14.

Tragedie, perhaps the darkest coloured of all Montbretias and remarkably effective,
flowers broad petalled, rich deep orange, the lower half maroon-purple, buds almost black,

shaded orange at apex, ht. 2^ to 3 ft per doz. 12/6 i 3

Westwick, very distinct, flowers orange- red with yellow eye surrounded by a halo of

rich maroon doz. 15/- i 6

3 each of 12 Choice New Hybrid Montbretias, 21/-.

I MONTBRETIA rosea. Hee Tritonia rosea.

MUSCARI (Grape, Starch, Musk, and Feathered Hyacinths).

These lovely Spring Flowers require no special culture or soil. Naturalised on rockwork
and grassy banks they look very beautiful, while as edgings and massed in the flower border they
are most charming, and continue a long time in bloom, ht. 4 to 6 inches. We can strongly recom-
mend them all for naturalisation. Plant from September to November.

“ Heavenly Blue,” a lovely Starch Hyacinth from Trebi-zond ; the colour is of the per doz. c.->ch
brightest and richest shade of gentian-blue imaginable, and large
masses produce a wonderful effect in the garden from the end of March
to May ; the flowers have a delightful fragrance, and are very valuable
for cutting, having long stalks, and remaining fresh in water a long time ;

it is also the best for naturalising per 1000, 50/- ; per 100, 5/6 o lO...

,, ,, Extra targe bulbs, ,, 75/" 1 >' ' 3---

Azureum {syit. Hyacinthus azureus), bearing lovely little heads of Cambridge blue

early in February 100,6/6 i o...

amphibolus, a very pretty form bearing sturdy broad pyramidal

spikes of open-mouthed bells, azure striped white per 100, 8/6 i 3---® ^

robustum, a strong-growing variety of the beautiful Azureum, with

larger flower-heads of a lovely Cambridge blue per 100, 7/d i 3---° 2

Botryoides cseruleum (Italian Grape Hyacinth), bearing from the end of
March to early April pretty little spikes of dark blue flowers ; an old
garden favourite used largely for small beds, edgings, and for natur-
alising per 1000, 17/6; per 100, 1/ 10 o 3... —

„ album (Pearls of Spain), pure white ,, 30/-; ,, 3/6 o 6... —

,, candidum, white, tinged rose, beautiful 4 6...0 5

pallidum grandiflorum, beautiful pale azure-blue 10 6...1 o

comosum (The Tassel Hyacinth), forming at top of stem curious tassel-like heads of

deep blue flowers per 100, 6/6 I 0...0 2

Masseyanum. See Novelty List, page 15.

Moschatum majus (The Large Musk Hyacinth), fragrant 21 0...2 o

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MUSCARI— per doz. eae}i.
Neslectum majus (Starch Hyacinth), blue-black, large and very early, r. d s. d

remaining long in beauty per too, 7/6 t 3...0 2

Paradoxum (The Caucasian Starch Hyacinth), long hamlsume spikes ul nearly

pure black llowers, very handsome per too, 5/6 o 10... —

Plumosum (Ostrich Feather or Plume Hyacinth), bearing large broad plume-like

heads of a pretty mauve colour per 1000, 35/-; per too, 4/- o 7... —

An}' other species of Afuscari in commerce not mentioned above can be supplied if required.

NARCISSUS POLYANTHUS, or nosegay daffodils.

The Polyanthus Narcissi or Nosegay Daffodils
produce large heads of sweet-scented llowers, and are
specially adajited for Winter and Spring decoration in pots
and jardinets, etc. The culture is the same as for Hyacinths.
For flower beds and mixed bordeis they are great favourites,
and produce a charming cffecl. Plant from September to
November, and at the approach of winter give a light
covering of long litter or other material to keep olT severe
frosts ; remove the covering in March. The earlier plant-
ings give the best results.

Where flowers are in demand from November to January,
the Paper White “Early Snowflake” and Double
Roman Narcissi are of great value for forcing with the
Roman lly.acinths; they are all suitable for growing in
Howls in Fibre Mi.xtnre (see tu/tnre, page 3).

Barr's Selections of Polyanthus Narcissi
or Nosegay Daffodils.

1 0 bulbs each of 1 0 named varieties 13/6

5 .. .. ..10 „ 7-

3 .. „ .,10 „ „ 4/6

Barr’s Choice Mix'ture, specially made up by us
J)o n Ihe mo.d suitable named varieties^ flowering
logclher ; producing a showy effect in flower beds ami
borders per 100, 10/6; per doz. 1/6

POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS, PAPER-WHITE . n^ndjeis followiiig tlic iiamcs indicate tlic rcla-

'• snowflake" grown in bowl. tive time of flowering: thus, those marked (;) are the earliest

to bloom, and those marked (4) the latest. p^r doz. eacli

Bazelinan major (2), large broad pure white perianth, large dark yellow cup 3 6...0 4

GloriOSUS (l), penaiUh white, cup glowing orange, very showy and early, largely

used for early forcing p^.|. |qq^ (2/6 i 9,..o 2

(4)* broad white perianth, cup primrose-yellow ,, 12/6 l 9...0 2

Soloil d Or (i), perianth golden, cup deep brilliant orange, very showy ; by

forcing it may be brought into bloom by January Extra strong bulbs, per too, 10/6 l 6...0 2

Her MaJeS'ty (4), broad pure while perianth, large deep golden cup ,, 15/- 2 3...0 3

Mont Oenis {2), bearing bold iiaiidsonie clusters of large flowers, petals broad, iiure

white, cup rich yellow, early iqo. 17/6 2 6...0 3

Muza,rt Orientd.lis (4), large white perianth, cup stained rich deep orange, very

showy and beauliful in beds and borders, late per 100, 10/6 i 6...0 2

Pa.per White “Snowf 1 a.ke” Improved, a fine improved large-flowering
variety of the Early Paper While Narcissus, very free-flowering and most valuable for

early forcing ^ Extra shong bulbs, per loj. 8/6 i 3 ..0 2

‘‘Scilly Isles’* White (4), perianth white, cup creamy while; this variety may

be forced into bloom by February per joo, 8/6 i 3...

Double Roman Narcissus^ producing umbels of double white flowers with
orange nectary ; by gentle forcing it may be brought into bloom early for greenliouse

decoration Extra strong bulbs, per 100, 7/6 i 3...0 2

liJif’ J'or full Descriptive List of Narcissi or Daffodils, see Barr's Daffodil Catalogue.

NARCISSUS POETAZ— NEW hybrid polyanthus narcissi.

(Hybrids of Polyanthus Narcissi x Narcissus poeticus ornatus.)

A very ileconilive new class of Nosegay Daffodils or Polyanthus Narcissi, growing taller than
the old varieties, with a less stiff liabit, and a looser head of flower.'^, which are larger aiul more elegantly
formed. They also have the merit of being much liardier. Besides lieing good border plants they are
valuable for culture in pots and jardinets, and will bear gentle forcing. The flowers of these new
Narcissi are all delightfully fragrant, and will be found of great value to cut for vases or bout^uets.

See Daffodil Catalogue, page 32.

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THE CHINESE SACKED LILY
GROWING IN BOWL.

N A R C I S S U S — C««//h Hif rf.

THE SACRED, OR GOOD LUCK LILY of China and Japan.

Called by the Chinese “ Jos Flower,” or “ Flower of the Gods,” and “ Water Fairy Flower.”

This species of Polyanthus Narcissus, which we annually
import from Northern China, is prized for the abundance of its
flowers and its marvellously rapid growth. The flowers are white,
with yellow cup, and very fragrant ; they are mostly single, but a
few douhles are sometimes found amongst them. Kach hulh
produces several flower-spiUes, hearing many flowers. In China
and Japan the bulbs are grown in the living-rooms in fancy
bowls filled simply with pebbles and waler, and the natives
compete with one another in growing the finest specimens for
their New Year's Festival, successful culture being regarded as
an emblem of “Good I.uck.” The bulb in this country can be
grown as successfully as in China, in pebbles and water or
peat-fibre mixture (see page 2), and it is most interesting
to watch its rapid growth, which is about 20 inches in forty
days ; place in a sunny window by day and on a table near
the centre of the room by night, as frost destroys the flower-buds.
The natural atmosphere of a warm greenhouse is of course most
suitable, and we can strongly recommend this flower for
Christmas Forcing.

Orders booked for immediate delivery on arrival, which we expect to be early in October, each -i. d

Very Large Bulbs per doz. 5/6 o 6

Fine Large Bulbs „ 3/6 o 4

Fancy Decorated Japanese Bowls, same as used by the Chinese for growing the “ Good Luck
Lily ” in. 6 inches diameler (suitable for i bulb), 1/3 ; 7 in. clia. (for i bulb), r/9; 8^ in. dia.
(for 2 or 3 bull)s), 3/- ; in. dia. (for 3, 4, or 5 bulbs), 4/-; loj in. dia. (for 6 to 8 bulbs), 6/- ;
12 in. dia. (for 10 bulbs), 8/6.

Barr’s Doulton Ware Bulb Vases may also be used. Seg pa>^e 100.

Small Pebbles for growing the “ Good Luck Lily” in, per quart, (id, {one quart required for 3 bulbs),
Barr’s Peat fibre, Shell and Charcoal Mixture also recommended {see page 100).
NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS. Sec Daffodil Catalogue. each— t. d

NERINE, bulbous plants of remarkable beauty, easily grown in any ordinary greenhouse with
a winter temperature of 45 to 50®, only requiring plenty of air and sunshine. A common
mistake made in groiving Nerines is giving them too much heat. Established in pots they
produce annually their handsome umbels of bloom. In potting use a rich sandy loam mixed
with a little charcoal, and see that there is a free drainage. Encourage a free foliage growth
during Winter, giving the plants occasionally a little liquid manure. In late Spring, when
the foliage is commencing to turn yellow, gradually reduce watering and place the pots on a
sunny shelf so that the buibs may go to rest. In August they should be started again into
growth for autumn flowering.

Bowdeniy a fine species from Cape Colony, bearing large umbels of flowers 3 to 4 inches
across, pink with a dark rose line running down each petal. Award of Mkrit K.II.S.

Exiea strong bu'bs 3 6

COrusC3. ina,jory a handsome variety of Sarniensisj producing a close umbel of brilliant

fiery orange-scarlet flowers with protruding scarlet anthers 3 6

Gleg^SintissimA] a beautiful variety, producing large umbels of salmon-rose flowers
siiiped carmine. Award of Merit R.H.S 5 6

flexuosa. alba, a rare and beautiful bulbous plant, bearing an umbel of about twelve
snowy while flowers, with elegantly undulated and recurving petals, ht. 2 ft. ; a fine subject
for pot-culture in cool greenhouse, or to plant out of doors under a south wall. Award of
Merit K.II.S. and K.K.S Strong flowering plants in potSy per doz. 42/- 4 o

Fothergilli, a fine variety, with large umbels of scarlet-crimson flowers 2 6

,, major, a grand plant, producing in early autumn large umbels of handsome

scarlet-crimson flowers, ht. i.} ft. Strong selected bulbs, per doz. 30/- 2 9

sarniensis, The Guernsey Lily, now discarded in favour of Sarniensis ingens and
Species from Cape Colony.

»> ingens, producing a fine umbel of large flowers of a pretty rose shade with

scarlet sheen, petals having an undulated margin per doz. 10/6 i o

,, Species 'from Cape Colony, imported by us some years ago from

Cape Colony and superior to the old Guernsey Lily, flowers varying from
a deep .salmon-pink with scarlet glow to deep lustrous pink, very showy,
ht. I to I J ft per doz. 7/6 o 9

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N E R I N E— continued. “cli -

unduiata. (syn. crispa), producing small pale rose-coloured flowers, petals elegantly curled,

a little gem for the greenhouse, ht. f ft ’S/‘

Powell’s beautiful new hybrids, from an amateur’s collection, varying in colour
from pink to dark crimson, ht. i8 in doz. 25/-

ORNITHOGALUM (Star of Bethlehem), very pretty hardy bulbs, flowering in Spring and
early Summer. Pyramidalk, Nutans, and UMBiii.i.ATUM are charming plants for
naturalising in woodlands, meadows, etc. ; the two latter will thrive in dense shade where
few other plants will grow. Plant September to November,
arabicum, bearing in June handsome fragrant white flowers with glistening black central
boss and yellow anthers. Well-grown specimens produce heads bearing as many as 20
flowers, measuring 2 inches across. Plant on warm sunny south borders 6 inches deep,
and slightly protect rluring winter ; by slight forcing it may be had in bloom by Kaster,
ht. liV ft. After flowering the bulbs should be well ripened off, if out-of-doors, by placing a
hand-light over them, or if in pots by exposing them to full sun.

Extra selected bulbs, per too, iS/6 ; per doz. 2/8

montanum, a very pretty dwarf species, with umbels of starry white flowers, ht. } ft. ; a
most valuable bulb for massing and edgings, also useful for naturalising in grass, w-oodlands,
etc per too, 12/6; per doz. 1/9

narbonense, resembling 0. but of nrore graceful habit ,, 21/-; ,, j/'

nutans, elegant spikes of silvery grey flowers, outside shaded pale .'ca-green, beautiful;

valuable for cutting and naturalising in woodlands, etc., ht. i ft. ...i)cr too, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9
pyramidale, a very beautiful bulbous plant, producing in early June large spikes of beauti-
ful snowy white flowers ; very attractive in borders, ht. 2 ft per doz. 3/6

umbellatum, the old Star of Bethlehem, producing in late Spring umbels of starry
white flowers, ht. I ft. ; valuable for naturalising. ..per 1000, 30/- ; per too, 3/6; per doz. 6 d.
umbellatum splendens, a large handsome form of the above, bearing handsome
umbels of pure white starry flowers ; very effective in masses and edgings, and valuable to
naturalise, ht. ft per 100, 6/6; per doz. i/-

OSTROWSKYA magnifica., a grand herbaceous perennial, bearing in summer immense
bell-shaired llowers 6 inches in diameter, satiny white with silvery lilac sheen, ht. 3^ tt.
FiRST-Cl.A.ss Cbktikicate R.II.S. Plant in a light well-drained gritty or sairdy soil against

a sunny wall, and slightly protect in spring Strong roots

Extra strong roots

OXALIS (Wood-Sorrel), remarkably pretty little subjects delighting in hot dry positions
on rock-work, etc., planted in a tight sandy soil. In autumn they should be lifted and
stored in dry soil or sand, being potted up in early spring for cold greenhouse, or planted
out later for summer blooming. They all make pretty ])ot-plants.

bra.siliensis, producing an umbel of handsome purple-crimson flowers; recommended for
pot culture per too, 5/6 ; per doz. lOii.

cernua var. bermudiana (The Bermuda Buttercup), a charming bulb for Winter
flowering indoors, producing elegant terminal clusters of graceful bright yellow flowers for
weeks. Pot up early in autumn, and then )rlace in a sunny window, or greenhouse ; the
bulbs may also be potted later, kept in a frame, and planted out in spring.

per too, 4/6; perdoz.»Sr/.

enneaphylla. See our Hardy Plant Catalogue.

xfloribunda, producing fiom summer to autumn a profusion of charming rose-coloured
flowers with dark veins, ht. 8 in per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3

X ,, alba, producing an abundance of beautiful while flowers, ht. 8 in.

])er too, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6

X lasiandra, very handsome and distinct, with large deep green leaves and woolly stems,
and umbels of bright rosy crimson flowers, ht. 9 in per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. led.

X purpurata {syn. Bowiei), having large brilliant rose-coloured flowers and elegant foliage,
ht. 6 in per too, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3

X PANCRATIUM calathinum. See Hymenocallis, /ir.fe 47.

illyricunn, bearing beautiful white flowers, with long filamentous outer segments. It makes
a fine pot-plant or may be planted under a south wall (the top to be 6 inches below the

surface), ht. 2 ft i Large bulbs, per doz. 15/-

„ ,, Extra large bulbs

maritimiim (The Sea Daffodil), flowers white and delightfully fragrant; a handsome
plant for pot-culture, or to plant under a south wall (the lop to be 6 inches below the
surface), ht. i.J ft per doz. 4/6

PH/EDRANASSA (Queen Lily), See our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers.

POLIANTHES tuberosa. See Tuberose, />«.?■<; 76.

POLYANTHUS Narcissus. Narcissus, 68.

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X POLYGON ATUM (Solomon’s Seal, or
David’s Harp), very graceful shade-loving
plants, valuable for naturalising in woodlands,
wild gardens, shady flower borders, etc.
They make very elegant pot-plants, and may
be forced into hloom by February. Plant
- November to February,
macrophyllum, the Large-leaved Tall
Solomon’s Seal, very handsome, ht. 3 ft.

per 100, 10/6; per doz. 1/6
macrophyllum robustum, a remarkably
fine variety forming tall robust plants with large
handsome foliage and long graceful spikes of
white flowers, ht. 3 ft., per 100, 17/6; per doz. 2/6
multifiorum, the Tall Solomon’s Seal, a
fine bold plant of graceful habit, having arching
leafy stems with pendent white flowers, ht. 2 ft.

per 100. 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3
officinale, the Dwarf Solomon’s Seal, of
dwarf graceful habit with elegant white flowers,
ht. I ft per 100, 9/6 ; per doz. 1/4

POLYGONATUM MULTIFLORUM GROWING IN A POT.

each
s. d

O 2

O 3

O 2

O 2

PUSCHKINIA scilloides compacta (The Lebanon Squill), a beautiful little April-flowering
bulb, prized for the permanent flower border and for rockwork ; it is also a lovely indoor pot-plani
(6 bulbs in a pot) ; the flowers are wliite, shaded and striped soft clear blue, ht. 6 inches. I’iant
from September to November per looo, 42/- ; per too, 4/6 ; per doz. 87.

DOUBLE TURBAN RANUNCULUS.

as pot-plants put three tubers in

RANUNCULUS.

Turco-Persian, Turban and Persian.

Nothing produces a brighter or more gorgeous effect in
May and June than beds of Ranunculus; the flowers are
all good for cutting, and the culture is very simple. They
thrive in any ordinary garden soil, but should have protection
in spring from sharp winds.

Cui/ruRi5. — Plant the Double Turban Ranunculi from
November to March (the earlier the better), and the Turco-
Persian and Persian during February and March. Set the
tubers 3 or 4 inches apart, pressing them firmly into the soil,
claws downwards^ and covering them with sand, then with
soil ; keep the crown of the tuber two inches under the
surface. After planting cover the ground with cut heather^
or othe 7 ‘ h^ht material^ which remove when the planls appear
above ground. In April a slight mulching of well-decayed
manure will be found beneficial, and during dry weather
the planls should be given abundance of water. If grown
a 4-inch pot, and plunge out of doors for a time.

RANUNCULUS, Double Turban or Turkish, ht. J ft.

The flowers of the Turban Ranunculus are large, rose-like, and sclf-colourcd. In beds,
ribbons, and masses in the borders, the rich yellow, bright orange, lirilliant scarlH, beautiful rose-
carviine, and pure white flowers are very effective in spring.

50 each 10 distinct varieties 20/-

30 ,, 10 „ „ 12/6

per 100 per doz.
$. d. s. d

Bright Yellow s 6...0 10

Crimson 4 6...0 8

Crimson-black 4 6...0 8

Rich Golden-yellow 6 6...1' o

Orange 5 6...0 10

Soft Rose-carmine 6 6...1 o

20 each 10 distinct varieties 8/6

10 „ 10 „ „ 4/6

per 100 per doz.
j. d f. d

Scarlet 3 6...0 6

Spotted, mottled red and yellow ... 5 6...0 to

White 6 6. ..I o

Viridiflorus, brilliant orange-scar-
let with green centre 6 6. ..I o

Extra fine mixed, per 1000, 30/- 3 6...0 6

BARR’S SPECIAL SEED FOR GRASS PATHS AND BORDERS.

A charming feature in welMaid-out Spring gardens are close velvety grass walks. I hey are soft to walk upon,
restful to the eye, and provide a delightful contrast to the colours in the llower border. Broad bands of green grass
separating the gravel path from the llower border are a great improvement to a garden. Sow in September, per lb. 2/-

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

RANUNCULUS, Barr’s Giant Turco-Persian or French, ht. f ft.

These Ranunculi arc remarkable for their vigorous growth and profuse (lowering. The blooms
arc large and very handsome, in great diversity of colour, and produce a glorious elTect in beds and

borders during May and June. p. loo p. doz.

s. (f. s. ti

Barr’s Large Orange-Scarlet 6 6...1 o

,, ,, Glowing Blood-Crimson 4 6...0 8

,, ,, Brilliant Rose-Carmine 4 6...0 8

,, ,, Bright Rose 5 6...0 10

,, ,, White 5 6...0 to

„ ,, Golden-Yellow 5 6...0 to

Barr’s Rainbow Mixture, for m.assing in flower beds and bonlers, made up of
bright showy colours per looo, 42/- 4 6...0 8

Fine Mixed Varieties, containing a very good assortment of colours „ 21/- 2 3...0 4

RANUNCULUS asiaticus superbus- Sicilian Strain, a remarkably pretty and
distinct strain of large-flowered Ranunculi with doulde, semi-double, and single flowers of
the most brilliant and varied colours, the petals of many being elegantly flanged and cut

per icoo, 30/- ; per too, 3/6 ; per do2. 6<7.

RANUNCULUS, Double Persian, for Beds, Borders, and Masses, very attractive
on account of their finely formed very double (lowers, and their rich varied brilliaul colours.

Extra fine mixed, a magnificent variety of colours, for beds, borders, and masses

per 1000, 21/-; per too, 2/3

RANUNCULUS Single Scarlet From Palestine, fiowers single, hrilliant ver-
milion to orange-scarlet, with prettily crinkled petals and a hlack central boss ; a very showy
plant for flower beds and borders. Plant out of doors in February or March, or the roots
may be potted up earlier and gently forced per lOO, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3

X RICHARDIA (Calla or Arum Lily), a charming family of greenhouse plants. R. africana
and its varieties should be grown out of doors during Summer and be brought into the green-
house at the approach of Winter. The other species should be kept dry, away from frost
during Winter, and be st.arted in a. genlle bottom heat in February or March. They may then
be grown on in pots for greenhouse decoration or planted out of doors in a sheltered position
in May. In the latter case the natural soil should be taken out to a depth of 9 inches, and
be rejilaced by a rich compost, as these plants are gross feeders. Abundance of water
should be given as growth proceeds. Glory of Hillegom and Mrs. Roosevelt may also
be [ilanted out of doors in a dry state in April for Summer-flowering.

africana (ry//. sethiopira). The Lily of the Nile d plant in Spring ;

,, Little Gem [ see Spring Catalogue

„ Pearl of Stuttgart J of Bulbs and Tubers. e.ich.

Elliottiana, the Large Golden Arum Lily, with Spotted Foliage, a noble plant with
handsome golden (lowers and prettily spotted foliage Exira strong tubers, per doz. 10/6 i o

Glory of Hillegom {new'), a fine variety with handsome spotted foliage and bearing an
abundance of bright canary-coloured (lowers with striking black-]nirple spadix. Award ok
M iCRi r, AMSTiiKDAM per doz. 1 5/- I 6

M rs. Roosevelt, a handsome variety with (lowers as large as Elliottiana, but of a
beautiful delicate pale primrose, with yellow spadix and slight violet blotch in centre, foliage
rich deep green freely blotched silvery white. Award ok Miuut R.II.S per doz. io/6 i o

Pentlandii, the Large Golden Arum Lily, a noble plant with handsome deep green
foliage, generally unspotted and large rich golden-yellow (lowers with retldish petioles and
black central blotch to 6

RIGIDELLA immaculata. I’lant in Spring ; see Spring Bulb Catalogue.

ROM U LEA, graceful dwarf hardy plants, with grassy foliage and satiny llowers from March to
May. Charming for sunny nooks on rockwork.

Clusiiy a beautiful species from South of Spain, llowers dark lavender, with brilliant orange

cenljc, lu. i ft per lOO, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2

Speciosa., deep satiny carmine, a little gem, ht. ft ,, 7/6 ; ,, 1/302

ROSES for Autumn Planting. See page 97.

X SALVIA patens, brilliant Gentian-blue, ht. 2.J ft. Handsome border plants requir-|doz. 5/6 o 6

X ,, ,, alba, pure while, ht. ft... / ing culture similar to Dahlias. I „ 6/6 o 7

X ,, New Early Dwarf, a valuable new variety having flowers as large as S. patens
of a brilliant gentian-blue, but flowering much earlier and being much dwarfer ;
a striking border plant, ft per doz. 7/6 o 8

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SANGUINARIA canadensis (Blood-root or Puccoon),a very charming spring-flowering each
hardy plant with a pretty glaucous Colt’s-foot-like foliage and flowers measuring an inch d-

across, pure white with a tassel of yellow slameiis, ht. i ft. ; suitable for shady spots, rather

moist peaty soil ; plant September to November per doz. 8/6 o 9

SCHIZOSTYLIS coccinea (Caffre Lily or Crimson Flag), a valuable hardy Cape plant,
producing in late autumn spikes of showy globular crimsoii-scarlct flowers, which are prized
for cutting ; it delights in a sheltered situation among trees and shrubs planted in good deep
loam, and during summer should be given an abundance of water during dry hot weather,
ht. I5 ft. It also makes a decorative pot plant ,,, Single Plants, per lOO, io/6 ; per doz. i/6 —

,, ,, Established p'anis in pots, per doz. pots, $/6 o 6

SCILLAS— Early-flowering^. The elTect in early Spring can hardly be overestimated of
the intense brilliant blue of Scilla sibirica, and the deep blue of S. bifolia, contrasting
with the snowy whiteness of the Snowdrop and varied hues of the Crocus. As edgings and
masses in beds and borders they are most valuable. Bifolia and Sibirica taurica are the
first to bloom. All suitable for naturalisation and permanent flower borders. In pots or
jardinets, alone or with other bulbs, they form a ])leasing variety amongst indoor plants.

Plant September to November.

Sibirica. (The Siberian Squill), producing spikes of bright blue flowers, ht. 3 in.

per 1000, 32/- ; per 100, 3/6 ; per doz. (yd.

,, Extra large bulbs ,, 45 /' 5 »» Sh"> »•

,, Afons/cr 6w/6s (limited stock) ,, 60/-; ,, 6/6; ,, i/-

,, alba, flowers pure white, producing a charming effect when associated with

the blue variety, ht. 3 inches per 1000, 40,'- ; per 100, 4/6; per doz. 8^/.

,, taurica^ a most valuable Scilla, blooming two weeks earlier than Sibiricay
with flowers of a beautiful rich light hyacinth blue, ht. 3 inches

[)er 100, 10/6; per doz. 1/6

BiFolia, of the Tatu’us Mountains^ producing dainty little heads of deep blue flowers in
early Spring, coming in before Scilla sibirica ; a charming dwarf Spring flower
for masses and edgings in borders and on rockwork, ht. 3 in.

per 1000, 35/- ; per 100, 4/- ; per doz. -/7
Extra strong bulbs ,, 4/6 ; ,, */8

,, alba, bearing elegant little heads of pure white flowers, beautiful, ht. 3 in.

per doz. 8/6 0 9

,, carnea, with heads of pretty pale flesh-rose flowers, ht. 3 in.

per 100, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3

SCILLAS, Various Species. Charming little subjects for naturalising on rockwork and banks.

p. doz. — j. d

AutumnaliS ja.ponica, baaiing ia Autumn spikes of charming rose-coloured flowers;

a little gem for select borders, rockwork, and pots, ht. 6 in per too, 17/6 2 6

Italica, bearing from April to May little pyramidal heads of lavender-coloured flowers,

ht. 6in per too, 15/- 2 3

,, alba, producing dainty spikes of white flowers, very pretty ,, 15/- 2 3

Verna, lovely little heads of lilac-blue flowers ; charming for naturalising on rockwork,

etc., ht. 3 in pet *00, 21/- 3 o

SCILLAS (Wood Hyacinths) - May-flowering. Our native species (Scilla nulans),
with its long pendent bells, abounds in most parts of the country. The fine Spanisli varieties
(S. hispanica) have erect flower-spikes and open campamilate flowers. Scilla palnla and its
varieties have a robust tall habit with large campanulatc open flowers. All are very effective
in flower and shrubbery borders, and most valuable for wild gardens and woodlands, where
they should he largely naturalised ; they seed freely and quickly establish themselves. They
also make charming pot-plants, and may be forced into bloom by March. Wood Hyacinths
succeed in shady flower borders and hare shady places, and odd corners which often have a
desert-like appearance in the flower garden can by their use he rendered bright and cheerful.

'rhey will also thrive under Fir and Pine trees, wliere few o ther plants will grow . Plant
SeiHember to November 6 inches deep to obtain fine flower-spikes.

Hispanica. (syn. Campanulata), plants of erect liahit, with handsome spikes of open p. ,oo p. doz.
campanulatc flowers.

,, aperta, spikes of porcelain-hluc flowers, striped white, very pretty and

distinct, robust grower, hi. 15 in per 1000, 42/- 4 6...0 8

alba, spikes of pure white bells, beautiful, ht. 12 in 30/- 3 6 .-0 6

com pacta, producing pyramidal compact sinke of large solid

pure white hells, very fine, robust grower, ht. I4 in. ...per 1000, 5% 5 6...0 10

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S C I L L A S — con tin ued.

per loo

Hispanica. Blue Queen, line pyramidal erect spike of porcelain-idtie bells, s. d

robust grower, ht. 15 in , very free flowering per 1000, 35/- 4 o.

,, Emperor, large handsome spikes of campanulate bells, beautiful pale blue

with deeper blue stripes, very effective per 1000, 50/- 5 6.

,, Rosalind (new), clear rose-pink bells, large spike, line robust grower,

ht. 14 in 18 6.

,, Rose Queen, pretty lilac-rose, ht. 15 in per 1000, 42/- 4 6.

Patula, of robust tall habit with bold spikes of l.irge campanulate open flowers,

,, Excelsior, producing large handsome spikes of very large bells, delicate
lavender striped blue, strong sturdy habit, handsome, ht. 16 in.

Extra targe bulbs, per 1 000, 55/- 6 o.

,, Snow Queen, bold handsome spikes of large solid white campanulate

flowers, ht. 16 in 21 o.

Nutans, with arching stems and drooping bells.

,, Blue. See English Blue Bells, below.

,, carnea, delicate pale blush-pink, very pretty and free-flowering 4 6.

,, rosea g^randiflora {syn. Robin Hood), pale flesh-pink, ht. 14 in.

per 1000, 35/- 4 o.

,, rubra. See English Red Bells, below.

English Blue Bells (Scilla nutans or festalis), gracefully arching stems with

dark violet-blue bells, robust grower, ht. 14 in per 1000, 30/- 3 6.

,, Red Bells (Scilla nutans rubra), flowers deep pink ... ,, 60/- 6 6.

,, White Bells (Scilla nutans alba grandiflora), bells pure white on a

gracefully arching stem, ht. 14 in per 1000,35/- 4

Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalising in shrubberies, etc.

per 1000, 32/6 3 6.

SNOWDROP. See Galanthus, page 36. SNOWFLAKE. See Leucojum, page 56.
SOLOMON’S SEAL. See Polygonatum, page 71.

SPARAXIS (African Harlequin Flower). It would be difficult to conceive colours more
gorgeous and striking than are represented in this flower. It has a compact growth, -J ft.
high, and is a gem in every way, for pots, rockwork, etc. Cnllure same as for Ixias.

6 bulbs of each of 8 beautiful distinct varieties, 3/-

Scarlet Gem, very fine. See Novelty List, page 15 per too, 7/6 ; per doz.

Barr’s Beautiful Mixture, of varied colours ,, 3/6; ,,

SPARAXIS pulcherrima {syn. Dierama), having an elegant grassy foliage and graceful
arching flower stems, 3 1° 5 high, bearing beautiful purplish rose bell-shaped flowers ; it
is hardy in dry sunny sheltered positions, and when once established flowers freely. Plant
from October to February per doz. 10/6 ; each

SPIR^A (.The Meadow Sweet), for Forcing or Planting Out. In forcing, a
moist atmosphere and abundance of water at the roots are necessary. The pots therefore
should be stood in saucers of water. In shady or moist borders out-doors, and at the margin
of streams and ponds, Spiraias are all very decorative plants.

tr-sT The Spipseas we offep ape all stpongr CI14111PS. each-

japonica [syn. Astilbe japonica), white, ht. 2 ft per doz. 6/-

,, compacta multiflora, with large dense white flower spikes, ht. ft.

per doz. 6/-

palmata {syn. digitata), large clusters of rose-crimson flowers, ht. 2 ft ,, 7/6

aruncus Kneiffli, finely divided foliage and plumes of dainty white flowers, ht. 2 ft

astilboides, dense drooping plumes of snowy white flowers, ht. 2 ft per doz. 7/6

,, floribunda, lovely panicles of feathery white flowers, ht. 21 in. ,, 7/6

,, long^ifolia, elegant arching plumes of white flowers, ht. 2j ft. ,, 7/6

lobata {syn. Venusta), the “ Queen of the Prairie,” producing fine plumes of attractive
rose-coloured flowers, a showy and handsome border plant, ht. 3 ft per doz. 7/6

Peach Blossom f„, , , , . ^ 1 >, 7/6

Queen Alexandra Astilbe, r« page 6 ... |

For Retarded Spiraeas, see page 7.

STARCH HYACINTH. See Muacari, page 67.

per doz.
s. d

...O 7

..2 8
..O 8

-3 o

..o 8
..o 7

..o 6
..I o

..o 7

..o 6

s. d

t 3
o 6

■s. d

O 7

O 7

0 8

1 6
o 8
o 8
o 8

o 8
o 8
o 8

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STERNBERGIA (The Lily of the Field). These charming bulbous plants require

a warm sunny aspect and a good deep light soil ; they should be planted early in Autumn j. d
6 inches deep and be left to establish themselves; plant Sedums over them, or cover in
winter with dry litter. On limestone soils they are most at home. Planted under Fir and
Beech trees with a genial aspect they also do well.

FiSCheriana, a handsome form from Asia Minor, producing its clear yellow flowers in

early Spring ; suitable for sunny spots in the rock garden or for pot culture per doz. 2/6 o 3

,, Extra Strong Bulbs „ 3/6 o 4

lutea major {syn. angustifolia), a very eflective Autumn-flowering bulbous plant.

Bulbs planted in August produce within a few weeks large handsome crocus-like flowers
of a rich golden-yellow. They make a charming room decoration planted in August or early

September in bowls of our fibre and charcoal mixture per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4

macrantha, having very large canary-yellow flowers in Autumn, blooming a little later than
S. lutea major, shorter-stemmed and with greyish green foliage ... per too, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 O 2

TECOPHIL^A cyanocrocus (Chilian Crocus), a most beautiful Chilian Spring-flowering
bulb, bearing large Crocus-like flowers ranging from dark to light blue with white throat,
delicately scented, ht. J ft. It is easily grown in the south of England and mild districts in
a deep sandy loam well drained, and exposed to full sun. In cold districts the bulbs should
be given a cold frame treatment but no artificial heat. When established, it blooms freely

each year. Plant the bulbs in October S ®

xTHLADIANTHA dubia, a rapid-growing climber. 6'rif Spring Bulb Catalogue.

x TIGRIDIA Pavonia (The Tiger or Shell Flower of Mexico).

Few flowers are so gorgeously coloured as the Tigridias. The bulbs are supplied from
December to May; for greenhouse decoration, pot up as soon as received and plunge in a cold

frame, withholding water till the foliage appears, then giving
sparingly at first. Those bulbs intended for outdoors should
be stored in soil or peat (not quite dry) away from frost, till
March, and then be planted in sunny positions in the flower
border in well-drained soil, the bulbs being surrounded with
sand. Beds of Tigridias make a gorgeous picture during
July, August, and September, and should find a place in all
gardens.

Collections of Tigridias.

12 bulbs each of 6 Yarieties 6/6

6 „ „ ,, 6 „ 3/6

per 100 per doz
r.

8

d.

6... I

canariensis, flowers bright yellow, centre
spotted scarlet, showy

conchiflora, petals yellow, cup yellow

spotted scarlet, large flower, ht. I ft 8 6... I 3

grand {flora rubra, petals rich scarlet,
cup spotted crimson on a yellow ground,

TIGRIDIA GRANDiFLORA RUBRA. flowers very large, ht. I ft 8 6... I 3

grandiflora alba, petals white, cup spotted ruby, large, very chaste and beautiful,

ht. ifl 8 6...1 3

grandiflora alba immaculata, flowers pure white throughout, beautiful,

ht. I ft.

8 6...I 3

grandiflora Ruby Queen {syn. lilacea), beautiful soft ruby-rose, large hand-
some flower, ht. i ft 8 6...1 3

Rose Giant, new, flowers very large, of a beautiful rose colour with spotted centre,

a vigorous grower 1$ ° ^ 3

The Giant {new), flowers large, orange-red with rose and yellow, very vigorous ... 12619
Mixed Hybrids, containing many pretty shades 7 6...1 3

BARR’S LAWN PHYTOBROMA.

The best Manure for Lawns, Tennis Courts, and all Grasslands. It is composed of ingre-
dients of highest quality, and is therefore economical in use. Apply in Autumn at the rate of 2 oz. to the
square yard. For prices, see page 2 of cover.

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TRILLIUM (Wood Lily, Trinity Flower, or Three-leaved Nightshade), thriving in moist
shady situations, where they make luxuriant foliage, and from April to June beautiful large
flowers, ht. i ft. ; charming in rock-gardens. j. d

erectum {syn. atropurpureum), flowers deep crimson-purple per doz. 5/6 o 6

erythrocarpum (The Painted Wood Lily), charming pure white flowers, with crimson

blotch at base of sepals i o

grandiflorum (Wake-Robin), large snowy white flowers ...per too, 32/6 ; per doz. 4/6 o 5
recurvatum, prettily recurved purple flowers, foliage marbled o 9

sessile californicum, large creamy white flowers and handsome spotted foliage, !)t.

2 ft. First-Class Certificate R.H.S per doz. 7/6 o 9

,, ,, Snow Queen (new), bearing large handsome white flowers o 9

stylosum, large white flowers, flushed rose o 9

TRITELEIA. Milla.

TRITONIA, charming little hardy Cape bulbous plants producing in Summer showy flowers ranging
in colour from buff to rose and the richest glowing orange, and having a beautiful transparency.
Grown in pots they are most decorative. Culture same as for Ixias.

3 each of 10 splendid varieties, S/6 c-ich— j d

Mixed varieties per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. \od. —

CrOCata, bearing racemes of large brilliant orange-scarlet flowers, remarkably showy,
ht. 4 ft. Strongly recommended for south borders, terrace vases, or pots, etc.

per 100, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3

,, Prince of Orange, a very beautiful variety of T crocata, bearing very
freely elegant branching racemes of very large glowing orange-scarlet coloured
flowers ; a fine bulbous plant for south borders, terrace vases, or for pot culture
in cool greenhouse per 100, 55/- j per doz. 7/6 o 8

rosea (syn. Montbretia rosea), a charming graceful bulbous plant, producing in summer
elegant spikes of pretty rose-coloured tubular flowers, ht. I5 ft. ...per 100, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2

TROP>EOLUM, all beautiful climbers. Jarrattii we recommend for the greenhouse to trail
over trellises, round pillars, etc. Polyphyllum revels on dry sunny slopes and sunny spots
. on rockwork and border. Tuberosum requires an open sunny situation and poor soil, and
should have branches to ramble over.

Jarrattii {syn. tricolor), flowers scarlet, orange, and black, an exceedingly showy species

per doz. 6/6 o 7

polyphylium, golden-yellow flowers in long trusses, quite hardy „ 8/6 o 9

X speciosum, plant in spring; see our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers.

X tuberosum, flowers yellow and red, very showy; plant in Spring and lift in Auiunm.

The dried tubers are eaten by the natives of Peru, and in Bolivia they are boiled and

then frozen, being much esteemed as a delicacy ; plant in spring per doz. 3/- o 4

X TUBEROSE. This valuable sweet-scented flower is too weli known to need description.

For early flowering pot the bulbs as soon as received, and plunge the pots in a temperature
of about 60 degrees. Keep the bulbs for succession dry, or pot at once to make root
growth ; in either case the temperature should not be below 50 degrees, or the bulbs will suffer.

Double American Dwarf, “Excelsior Pearl,” the finest strain, having
large pure white double flowers of delicious fragrance. Orders booked for supply from
January to May Extra strong bulbs, per 100, 17/6 ; per doz. 2/6 o 3

BARR’S PHYTOBROMA FOR BULBS, Etc.

The best Manure for Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., and for Flower Borders generally.

It should be mixed with the soil below the bulbs at planting time at the rate of 2 to 3 ozs. to the square
yard, and in Spring, when the bulbs arc showing above ground, a top-drcssing may be given of 3 oz.
to the square yard. For Pots, mix Pkytobroma with the soil, to be used at the rate of i lb. to the
bushel, and in Spring, when growth is showing, top-dress once a fortnight, using a small teaspoonful
and well mixing witn surface soil.

Nett Prices— 2 lb. tin. Is. ; in bags— 7 lb., 2s. 6d. ; 14 lb., 4s. 6d. ; 28 lb., 7s. 6d. ; 66 lb., 12s. 6d. ; 1 cwt. 21s.
Prepaid Orders /or 28 lb. attd upwards sent Carriage Paid to any station in Great Britain or to any port on the Irish Coast.

MINIATURE PORTRAITS OF BARRS DARWIN TULI PS.(copyright)

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May-Flowering

Tulips

Darwin Tulips

SPECIAL SELECTIONS

made up to meet customer’s requirements

6 /-, 9 /-. 15 /., 21 /-, 35 /-, 42 /-, 70 /-

and upwards.

Cottage Garden Tulips

SPECIAL SELECTIONS

made up to meet customer’s requirements

5 /-. 7 / 6 , 10 / 6 , 15 /-, 21 /-, 30 /., 45 /-

and upwards.

For Full Descriptions sec Barr's Bntb Catalogue.

BARR Ca, SONS

11, 12 ca, 13, KING STREET. COVENT GARDEN
LONDON

Nurseries : Taplow, Bucks

BARR’S

GOLD MEDAL

May-Flowering

Tulips

Darwin Tulips

SPECIAL SELECTIONS

made up to meet customer’s requirements

6 /., 9 /., 15 /., 21 /-. 35 /-, 42 /-, 70 /-

and upwards.

Cottage Garden Tulips

SPECIAL SELECTIONS

made up to meet customer’s requirements

5 /., 7 / 6 , 10 / 6 , 15 /., 21 /., 30 /., 45 /-

and upwards.

For Full Descriptionx sec Barr’s Bulb Catalogue.

BARR ®. SONS

11. 12 ca. 13, niNG STREET. COVENT GARDEN
LONDON

Nurseries : Taplow, Bucks

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ROYAL CROWN

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Barr’s Famous Tulips

Have received the following Highest Awards:

Nine Gold Medals by the Royal National Tulip Society,

The R.H.S. Gold Medal at the Tulip Show, May 5th, 1914,

The R.H.S. Gold Medal at the Great Chelsea Show, May I9lh, 1914.

Tulips are extremely hardy, and of easy culture, flowering freely in either sunny or shady
situations, and developing their handsome showy flowers even in a confined town garden. By
a judicious selection of Single, Double, and May-flowering Tulips, a most brilliant display of
colours may be maintained in the garden from early April to end of May. In gardens where
the flower beds must be kept gay from the earliest d.awn of Spring, plant between the Tulips
Scilla sibirica, Chionodoxas, Snowdrops, and Crocuses; these flower first, and
when out of bloom the leaves form a charming green groundwork for the blossoms of the
rulip. The large breadths of Tulips in bloom at our Nurseries In Spring
are a sight worth seeing, and attract a great many visitors. At the Kinemacolor Theatre,
London, views of our Tulip fields at Taplow, and also individual flowers, in natural colours,
have recently been one of the features of the programme. See Illustration on back cover.

Early Single Tulips recommended for Forcing.

igvT For full descriptions see General List of Early Single Tulips, 79 to 81.

When forced the colours generally come softer.

The following varieties of Early Single Tulips are the most suitable for forcing. As failure in
forcing Tulips and other bulbs is generally due to bringing the pots into warmth too early or before
the bulbs have rooted sufficiently, we have given on page 2 a few practical hints on general treat-
ment which if followed will produce satisfactory results. We indicate by numbers in brackets the varieties
most suitable for earliest and later forcing. The “ Due van Thol " Tulips are prized for their
dainty little flowers but are only suitable for pots. They are remarkably early and can easily be brought
into bloom before Christmas.

(1) Varieties which should be used for earliest forcing to come in at Christmas and early January,

(2) Varieties for second-early forcing to come in from end of January to early March.

(3) Varieties for later forcing to come in from middle of March to early April,

per 100 per doz.

s. d. s. d

Belle Alliance (2, 3) 9 6...1 4

Brilliant Star(i) 30 0...4 3

Couleur Cardinal (3) 12 6...1 9

Due de Berlin (i) 10 6...1 6

Due Van Thol, scarlet (i)... 8 6...1 3

,, scarlet,

edged yellow (i) 6 6...1 o

,, Cochineal (i), rich sitx-

mWxon, the earliest of all 12 6... I 9

„ yellow (I) 9 6...I 4

„ rosy blush (i) 7 6...1 3

,, orange (i), orange and red

striped 8 6...1 3

„ White (I) 8 6... I 3

„ purple -cerise edged

white (i) 6 6. ..I o

Duchesse de Parma (2, 3)

per 1000, 55/- 6 0...0 10

Etheldreda (2, 3) 21 0...3 o

Flamingo (2) 21 0...3 o

Golden Queen (2) 21 o 3 o

Joost van Vondel (2, 3) to 6...1 6

,, „ white (2, 3) 21 0...3 o

Keizerskroon (3) 10 6...1 6

King of Yellows (2, 3) 9 6, ..I 4

per TOO per doz.
j, d. s. d

La Reine (Queen Victoria) (2)

per 1000, 50/- 5 O...0 10

La Riante (i, 2) 17 6.. 2 6

IVIontresor (i) 10 6. .1 6

Pottebakker white (t, 2, 3)... 12 6.1 9

„ yellow (3), recommended
instead Golden Queen.

Primrose Queen (2) 10 6...1 6

Prince de Ligne (i, 2, 3) ... 8 6...1 3

Prince of Austria (2, 3) 9 6...1 4

Princess Helene (2) 12 6...1 9

Proserpine (i) 15 0...2 3

Queen of the Nether-
lands (i) to 6... I 6

Rosamund! (2) 6 0...1 o

Rose Grisdelin (2, 3) 6 6...1 o

Rose Luisante (3) 12 6...1 9

Sparkler (2) 7 0...1 3

Thomas Moore Improved

(i) per 1000, '^o/- 6 6...r o

Vermilion Brilliant (i, 2, 3) 12 6...1 9

White Falcon (3) 12 6...1 9

Yellow Prince (2, 3)

per 1000, 60/- 6 6... I o

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Early Single Tulips recommended for Bedding.

Full descriptions will be found in our General List of Early Single Tulips.

Culture Outdoors. — Any ordinary garden soil enriched with old stable manure, with a sprinkling
of quicklime dug in while fresh, suits the Tulip. Planting out of doors should take place from Oclolw to
November, not earlier. On light soils the bulbs should be planted 4 to 5 inches deep ; on heavy soils 3 to
4 inches deep. Early Single Tulips should not be planted two years running on the same piece of ground.

Arrangement of Colours in Bedding.— The foliowing varieties if bedded together produce charming
effects: Princess Marianne, Ophir d'Or and IVouverman ; Pottebakker White and Chrysoiora ; Prince of
Austria, President JJncoln and Chrysoiora ; Cottage Maid and Princess Marianne ; Golden Queen and
Thomas Moore Improved; Chrysoiora and Dusart ; Princess Ida and Rosamundi ; Rosamund! and
Stanley ; Couteur Cardinal makes a grand show bedded by itself, but Snowdrift goes well with it ;
Keizerskroon makes a fine bed with La Reine as an outside border. Golden Queen is a grand bedder.

Time of Flowering.— The order of flowering is indicated by (i), (2), {3), {4), or (5) after the name.
The difference in time of flowering between each number is not great, so that (i) and (2) may he bedded
together, also (2) and (3), and so on. *

per 100
j. d

Chrysoiora (2), yellow, 12 in 8 6

Cottage Maid (2), rose flushed white,

9 in 6 6

Couleur Cardinal (4), crimson-
scarlei, II in 12 6

Crimson King (2), crimson-scarlet
flowers, fragrant, 1 1 in 6 6

Duchesse de Parma (3), scarlet
and gold, 1 1 in 6 o

Dusart (2), deep vermilion, 13 in 7 6

Golden Queen (2), yellow, 15 in 21 o

Jenny (3), beautiful full rose, a most

valuable bedder, 8 in 21 o

Keizerskroon (i), scarlet bordered
yellow, 14 in lo 6

La Reine (2), white tinged rose, 12 in ... 5 6

Maas (i), scarlet, 14 in 10 6

Ophir d’Or (2), yellow, 13 in 10 6

Pottebakker White (i), i2|- in. ... 12 6

President Lincoln (2), purplish car-
mine, loin 12 6

per ICO

r. d

Primrose Queen (2), primrose-yellow,

9 in 10 6

Princess Ida (2), white shaded creamy

yellow, II in 10 6

Princess Marianne (2), white, 10 in. 6 6

Prince of Austria (3), brick-red
shaded buff-orange, 13 in 9 6

Proserpine (i), carmine-rose, 13 in. ... 15 o

Rosamundi (3), pink and while, 10 in. 6 6

Snowdrift (3), white, 10 in 9 6

Snowflake (3), white, 12 in 8 6

Stanley (3), glowing rose, 9.2 in 18 6

Thomas Moore Improved (3),
terra-cotta scarlet with bulf-orange tinge,

16 in 6 6

Van Berchem (2), rose-cerise, 13 in.... 10 6

Vermilion Brilliant (i), dazzling

scarlet, 10 in 12 6

Wouverman (2), claret-purple, 10.} in. 21 o

Yellow Prince (2), yellow, loj- in. ... 6 6

BARR’S BEAUTIFUL “RAINBOW” MIXTURE OF SINGLE TULIPS. A Special

Mixture of bright colours in great variety of shades, made up by ourselves from fine named
varieties, for those who wish for a brilliant effect in their flower beds and borders ; it is ,a
far superior mixture to what is usually sold per 1000, 55/-; per 100, 6/- ; per doz. loa.

BARR’S GENERAL LIST OF EARLY SINGLE TULIPS.

Special Collections for Exhibition.

6 each 30 fine Exhibition varieties

3 each 30 „ ,, ,,

3 each 20 ,, ,, ,,

3 each 10 ,, ,, ,,

Collections for Pots and Selected Flower Borders.

s. d

10 each 20 fine distinct varieties 24 o

S each 20 ,, ,. ,, 6

3 each 20 „ „ „ 8 o

3 each 10 „ „ „ 3 6

f. d

... 27 O
... 14 O

... 9 6

... 5 o

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 Kingf Street, Covent Garden, London. 79

TULIPS, EARLY SINGLE— co«//khm.

After extensive trials of Single Tulips at our Nurseries, we have selected
out the following as being the best for garden decoration, pot culture, and exhibition.
Any other varieties, however, which are in commerce we can supply if wanted.

per i;o pertloz.
s. d. s. d

Artus (2), bright deep scarlet, showy, ht. 9 in per 1000, 50/- 5 6...0 10

Bacchus (i), rich dark crimson, ht. 10 in 7 ^

Belle Alliance {syn. Waterloo) (2), brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers, a good forcer,

•'t- 9 !Sin 9 6. ..I 4

Brilliant Star (i), flowers rich dazzling scarlet with large yellow centre marked black,

a valuable forcer, ht. 12 in 0...4 3

Brunehilde (syn. L’Unique) (i), a lovely variety, very large bold flower with broad

petals, white, flushed soft yellow, ht. 1 1 in., scarce. Award Of Mekit R.H.S. each i/- 10 6

Canary Bird (i), fine pure yellow, ht. ii in g ...j j

Cardinal Rampollo(t), flowers handsome, orange-yellow, a good forcer, ht. 12 in. 10 6...1 6

Cerise Grisdelin (3), purple-ceri.se, edged white, very beautiful, ht. 10 in 30 0...4 3

Chrysolora (i), pure yellow, h.mdsomc, ht. 12 in per looo, 75/- 8 6...1 3

Cochineal, flowers a most brilliant rich vermilion, twice the size of and bloomin'r

before Djic Fan 'J'hol scarlet, ht. 10 in. ; a fine early forcer 12 6...1 9

Cottage Maid (3), beautiful rose, with white flush, ht. 9 in. .’. 6 6...1 o

Couleur Cardinal (4), a grand bedding Tulip, of fine erect habit, and flowers of a
very rich crimson-scarlet, with a plum-crimson shading on outer petals, ht. Ii in.

Award OF Merit K.l I. S 12 6...1 9

Couleur Ponceau (2), pretty glowing cherry-rose, with white flu.sh outside, ht. 10 in.

per 1000, 55/- 6 0...0 10

Cramoise Brilliant. See Sparkler. Cramoise Pourpre. See Stanley.

Crimson King, true (2), glowing crimson-scarlet, a very fine bedder, flowers fragrant,

ht. II in per 1000,60/- 6 6... I o

Due de Berlin, flowers large, scarlet edged orange, opening before the Due Van Thai

7 '»A/r ; a good forcer, ht. 8 in 10 6...1 6

Due Van Thol Tulips, very early dwarf Tulips, suitable for early forcing. We do
not recommend them for general outdoor culture. See Tulips for Forcing, page 77.

DucheSSe de Parma (3), bright scarlet, margined and flushed gold, a showy handsome

variety, ht. ii in per 1000, 55/- 6 0...0 10

Dusart (2), large brilliant deep vermilion, a magnificent variety, ht. 13 in 7 6...1 3

Eleonora (3), a handsome showy variety, flower large, brilliant crimson-cerise, shading to

silvery white .at margin, ht. 14 in., fine for bedding by itself 15 0...2 3

Etheldreda (syn. Rose Yan Dekama) (3), a most beautiful Tulip, especially when

forced, flowers large and globular of a lovely silky rose 21 0...3 o

Flamingo (2), large square flowers with crinkled petals, brilliant carmine-rose shading

to blush, outside silvery white, very pretty, ht. 13 in.; specially beautiful when forced ... 21 0...3 o

Golden Lion (4), a grand flower of gorgeous colouring, golden, flushing to fiery orange-

scarlet, lit. loin 25 0...3 6

Goiden Queen (i), beautiful bright yelloA-, very large handsome globular flowers,

ht. 15 in., theyf«er/_yf//urc' yV/Ayt and a good forcer. Award OF Miturr R.H.S. 21 0...3 o

Grace Dariing (1), very large globular flowers with broad petals, fiery scarlet, hand-
some, ht. 12 in 21 0...3 o

Hector (3), a grand exhibition flower, soft orange-red, bordered yellow, large and hand-
some, ht. 12 in 21 0...3 o

Hobbema. See Le Reve, page 90.

Jenny, a lovely bedding Tulip, flowers large, rich glowing rose, centre white starred

yellow, ht. 8 in 21 0...3 o

John Bright. See Van Berchem.

Joost Van Vondei (2), rose-crimson flushed white, handsome large flower, ht. 12 in.... 10 6...1 6

,, ,, ,, white (syn. Lady Boreel) (2), the finest and handsomest pure white 21 0...3 o

Keizerskroon (i), rich scarlet, deeply edged bright yellow, a tall handsome Tulip,

ht. 14 in 10 6. ..I 6

King of the Yeilows (2), one of the best yellows, flowers of fine globular form, a fine

pot-Tulip, lit. 12 in 9 6...1 4

Koh-i-Noor (3), a grand variety, large handsome flowers, very dark rich maroon-scarlet,

ht. II in 21 0...3 o

80

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

TULIPS, EARLY SINGLE

La.C d’Asturie (4), a rem.nkably slrilung and pretty Tidip, flowers of a rich dark plum- * '/

colour with broad snowy white margin, lit. 10 in 21 0...3 o

Lac Dor^e, flowers open rich dark cerise with broad snowy white margin, and develop

to a handsome gold and scarlet 17 6...2 6

Lady Boreel. See Joost Yan Yondel White.

La Reine fy«. Queen Yictoria) (2), flowers white, p.assing oflf with a rosy tinge,

I't- 12 in per 1000, 50/- 5 6...0 10

La Remarquabie (3), a grand exhibition variety, flowers a rich plum colour with

silvery margin, very beautiful, ht. 9 in 25 0...3 6

La Riante (i), a grand Tulip with large flowers of a beautiful bright rose, ht. lo in. ; a

grand forcer ,7 6.,,2 6

Le Reve, now classed under Cottage Tulips, /rye 90.

Lord Derby (i), the earliest and finest of the large early Single Tulips, with very

handsome large pure white globular flowers 21 0...3 o

Maas (i), dazzling scarlet, flower of large size and beautiful model form ; the finest scarlet

bedding Tulip, ht. 14 in 10 6,..t 6

Miranda (3), large handsome flower of a brilliant deep carmine-rose, very beautiful,

ht. 15 in 10 6... I 6

Montresor ( I ), large bold yellow flower, a grand variety, ht. 12 in 10 6...1 6

Ophir d’Or {2), rich golden-yellow, largest ami handsomest yellow single Tulip, ht. 13 in. 10 6...1 6

Pink Beauty {5), a most lovely Tulip, deep glowing rose with bold snowy while flush

on outer petals, centre white and yellow. Award OK Micrit U.H.S 25 0...3 6

Pottebakker Pure White (i), large and h.andsome, ht. I2j in 12 6...1 9

,, Scarlet, recommended instead Maas, as being a better grower.

,, Yellow, recommended instead Golden Queen.

President Lincoln (syn. Yiolet Queen) (2), large flower, glowing purplish carmine,

very effective bedded with yellow, ht. 10 in 12 6...1 9

Primrose Queen (2), a remarkably distinct and beautiful variety, flowers of fine form
and of a delicate primrose-yellow shade ; very pretty in beds and borders and lovely

when forced, ht. 9 in 10 6...1 6

Prince de Ligne (2), flower rich yellow, of elegant form, very showy, ht. 13 in 8 6... I 3

Prince of Austria (3), very showy flowers, brick-red shading to buff-orange, sweet-
scented and of IhaHtiful form; should have a place in every garden, ht. 13 in. ; a lovely

flower when forced 9 6. ..I 4

Princess Helene, long elegant snowy white flowers with blush tint on first opening,

very beautiful, a line forcer, ht. 10 in 12 6...1 9

Princess Ida (2), very beautiful, white, shaded delicate creamy yellow, ht. ii in 10 6... I 6

Princess Marianne (2), very large broad pure while flower, ilying off rose, a very

beautiful bedder, ht. loin 6 6... I o

Princess Wilhelmina (syn. Queen of Pinks) (i), a very beautiful Tulip, barge long

pointed flower, brilliant deep rose, with striking white flush on outer petals, ht. 13 in. ... 10 6...1 6

Proserpine (l), a valuable decorative Tulip with large bold c.armine-rose flowers, very

beautiful, ht. 13 in 15 0...2 3

Prosperity (2), a beautiful sport from La Reine, flowers pretty light rose flushed white

outside, a lovely variety forced, ht. 12 in 30 0...4 3

Queen of the Netherlands (2), flowers large and of beautiful globular form,

colour a lovely shell-pink, shaded while ; a good forcer. Award OK Merit K.I 1 ..S.... 10 6. ..I 6

Queen of Pinks. See Princess Wilhelmina.

Queen Victoria. See La Reine.

Rosamund! (3), delicate ro.sc-pink, flushed white, be.autiful, ht. 10 in 6 6...1 o

Rose Grisdelin (3), out-of-doors a delicate rose flushed white, but when forced a

beautiful full silky rose, very lovely, ht. 9 in 6 6...1 o

Rose Hawk. See Flamingo.

Rose Luisante (3), a gr.and Tulip with large flowers of a beautiful brilli.int rose, a fine

bedder, ht. 9 in 12 6... I 9

Rose Queen (2), discarded. Princess Wilhelmina recommended instead.

Rose Superbe. See Stanley.

Sir Thomas Lipton, large broad-petalled flowers of a rich dark vermilion, a hand-
some Kxhibition Tulip and a .splendid bedder, ht. 15 in 17 6...2 6

Snowdrift (3), beautiful pure white flower of elegant form, splendid bedder, ht. 10 in. ... 9 6...1 4

Snowflake (3), hand.some pure white flowers of eleg,anl form ; a most valuable Tulij) for

bedding and cutting, ht. 12 in 8 6...1 3

Sparkler (syn. Cramoise Brilliant) (3), very showy, rich glowing scarlet, an elegant

flower, hi. 13 in 8 6...1 3

BARR & SONS, 11 , 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 81

TULIPS, EARLY SmG\.E.-ci»ilinued.

Stanley (j^«. Cramoise Pourpre and Rose Superbe) (3), a very biilliantly coloured

Hower, beautiful rich glowing rose ; a splendid bedder, hf. 9^ in

Thomas Moore, Improved (3), a lovely Tulip, flowers terra-cotta-scarlet with buff-

orange t nge, sweet scented, prized for cutting per 1000, 6o/-

Van Berchem {syn. John Bright) (3), large handsome dowers glowing rose-ceiise,

ht- 13 in

Van der Neer (2), rich plum-purple, very handsome, large Hower, ht. to in

Van Vondel. See Joost Van Yondel.

Vermilion Brilliant (i), dowers rich dazzling scarlet, one of the most brilliantly
coloured of Tulips and a graml forcer, ht. 10 in

Violet Queen. See President Lincoln.

Waterloo. See Belle Alliance.

per 100 per dor.
s, ti, f. d

18 6. -.2 8

6 6... I o

to 6... I 6
21 0...3 o

12 6... I 9

White Falcon [eyn. White Hawk) (2), large boM pure white dowers of globular form,

petals rather crinkled, ht. 12 in 12 6... I 9

White Swan (3), snowy white large globular dowers, ht. 15 in. ; valuable for ciiltiiv^

per tcoo, 70/- 7 6... I 3

Wouverman (2), brilliant rich claret-purple, fine handsome dowers, ht. loj in 21 0...3 o

Yellow Prince (2), the Marahal Niel Rose-scented Yellow Beddiuj; Tutif ; should be

used largely in beds and borders, ht. to.} in per 1000, 60/- 6 6... I o

1 ^!^ For Rainbow Mixture of Single Tulips, sec page 78.

Early Double Tulips recommended for Forcing.

83" For full descriptions, sea General List of Early Double Tulips.

When forced the colours generally come softer.

Generally speaking Double Tulips will not bear such early forcing as Single Tulips. The following
torts are those we recommend for the purpose. The numbers i, 2, and 3 refer to the relative periods
for M'hich they may be forced. For general cultural directions, see page 2.

(l) Indicates those varieties which may be forced to come in the middle of January ; (2) those to
come in from end of January to early March ; and (3) the varieties to come in at end of March and
early April.

per 100 per doz.
s. d. 5. d

Couronne d’Or (2, 3) 12 6...1 9

El Toreador (2, 3) 21 0...3 c

Fire Dome (2, 3) 15 0.. 2 3

Imperator Rubrorum (2, 3) 10 6...1 6

Le Matador (3) 10 6...1 6

Lucretia (3) 12 6.1 9

Murillo (2, 3) per 1000, 60/- 6 6...1 o

per 100 per doz.

s. d. s. d

Princess Beatrice f 2 ) 8 6...1 3

Rubra Maxima (3) 9 6 .1 4

Safrano(2, 3) 21 o ..3 o

Salvator Rosa (i) to 6 ..1 6

Snow Queen (2, 3) 21 o ..3 o

Tournesol (2, 3) 15 0...2 3

,, Yellow (2, 3J 12 6... I 9

BARR’S GENERAL LIST OF DOUBLE TULIPS.

Plant from October to November.

Double Tulips have m.rssive dowers of brilliant and beautifully diversided colours, and are very
effective in beds on lawns, terraces, etc., also as edgings to beds of Roses and Rhododendrons and to shrub-
beries. Planted in groups of dve or more, they are very attractive. Plant the bulbs four inches deep ami
foetr to six inches apart.

Time of Flowering. — The numbers in brackets after the name indicate the order of dowering, and
will assist amateurs in making their selections for bedding, thus: — ( i ) corresponds in time of dowering
with (i) of the Single Tulips ; (2) corresponds with (2) of the Single Tulips, and so on. The heights,
as registered at our Nurseries, are given in inches. By a judicious selection of Double and Single Tulips,
a display of brilliant colours may be maintained in the garden for a long period.

Double Tulips should be planted three bulbs in a pot, and receive the cultural treatment recommended
on page 2.

BARR’S SELECTIONS OF DOUBLE TULIPS.

Special Collections for
Exhibition.

5 . d

6 each of 18 fine Exhibition varieties 15 6

3 18 „ ,. „ 80

3 „ 12 „ „ ,. 56

Special Collections for Pots and
Select Flower Borders,

J. d

10 each of 12 fine distinct varieties ... 15 o

5 „ 12 „ „ „ ... 8 o

3 „ 12 „ „ „ ... 5 o

82

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

S. d.

BARR’S BEAUTIFUL “RAINBOW” MIXTURE OF DOUBLE TULIPS. A Special

Mixture of beautiful ami bright colours made up by ourselves from fine named varieties,
and will be found far superior to the ordinary Dutch mixtures for the brilliant effect they
produce in beds and borders ; they last long in beauty, and form a valuable succession to the Early
Single Tulips, per looo, 6o/- ; per too, 6/6 ; per doz. i/-.

After extensive trials of Double Tulips at our Nurseries, we have selected out the
following as being the best for garden decoration and pot-culture. Any Other vsrJetles,
however, which are in commerce we can supply If wanted.

per loo per doz.

Arabella (3), lovely cherry-rose with salmon glow on inner petals, ht. 1 1 in

Blue Flag, true {sy». Bleu Celeste) (6), large flowers, soft mauve-purple, handsome,
ht. 21 in. ; fine for late forcing. The true variety is very scarce, and another Tulip, f.ir

inferior, is often supplied for it from Holland

Couronne de Cerise (3), rich deep ruby'-crimson, elegantly formed flower, very

beauiiful, ht. 12 in

Couronne d’Or (2), yellow flushed orange, large handsome flower, a grand bedder,

ht. 13 in

El Toreador (2), large bright scarlet, broadly margined buff-yellow, very fine, ht. 12 in.

Award ok Merit K.II.S

Fire Dome {syit. Yuurbaak) (2), the finest double scarlet Tulip, flowers large and

handsome of a showy orange-scarlet, ht. ii in

Fire King (3), ««</, flowers large and very handsome, of a brilliant orange-red, remark-
ably decorative, ht. 12 in

Gloria Solis (i), discarded in favour of better kinds.

Golden Beauty (4), a grand variety with very large flowers measuring nearly 6 inches

Golden King (2), a grand large flower, pure rich yellow, remarkably fine, ht. 14 in.

Lady Palmerston (2), a lovely rose, flushed white, very decorative, ht. ii in

Le Matador (3), a grand Tulip with fine large globular flower, of a very rich glowing

scarlet, producing a wonderful effect in beds and borders, li in

Lord Beaconsfield (2), very large double Preony-shaped flowers of a brilliant deep

rose, beautiful, a lovely bedder, ht. 12 in

Lucretia (3), bright rose, very beautiful, ht. 8 in

Murillo (3), beautiful delicate rose, flushed white, a lovely bedder and forcer, ht. ii in.

per 1000, 60/-

Prince of Orange (3), light orange-scarlet with golden centre, very bright, 9 in. ...
Princess Beatrice (4), large globular flower, white flushed delica'te rose, very

beautiful, ht, 10 in

Princess of Wales (3), (new), flowers large, blight yellow, very fine, 13 in. each 1/3
Raphael (4), bright rose shaded white, large well-filled flower, very beautiful. It in. ...
Reve d’or {syn. Yan der Hoet), a lovely sport from tbe favourite Murillo, flowers large,

of a beautiful pure yellow, ht. 1 1 in each 1/9

Rex Rubrorum, discarded. Rubra maxima recommended instead.

Rubra maxima (2),

bedder

a fine dark vermilion, large handsome flower, ht. 9 m.; a fine

Safrano (.syn. Tea Rose) (3), flowers large, opening a beautiful primrose-yellow, slightly
flushed salmon and developing to rose and primrose-yellow, ht. ii in

Snowball (2), good broad flower, white slightly shaded cream, a good bedder to associa'e

with Impernfor Rubrorum, ht. 9 in

Snow Queen (3), a lovely white sport from Murillo, having large snowy while flowers

of beauiiful form ; a splendid bedder and good forcer, ht. 12 in

Tournesol (2), scarlet, broadly edged yellow, very large flower, early, bl. 12 in

Tournesol Yellow (2), yellow, flushed orange, very large handsome flowers, early,

ht. 12 in

Vuurbaak. See Fire Dome.

William ill. (2), very large flowers, glowing fiery scarlet, wonderfully effective, ht. 12 in.

Yellow Rose (6), beautiful pure yellow sweet-scented flowers, much valued for cutting,
ht. 14 in Strong flowering bulbs

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PARROT, or DRAGON TULIPS, with Laciniated Petals

(May>flowering).

These Parrot, or Dragon Tulips, have large characlcristic blossoms with curiously laciniated
petals, and richly varied shades of beautiful colours in the same flower. They are very remarUable and
exceedingly showy and effective in flower borders, while if grown in hanging baskets the drooping flowers
look like orchids. In height they average about IJ inches, and bloom with the Cottage and Darwin Tulips.

7 'lte following are all selected extra strong bulbs, superior to what are often sold, and may reason ably
be cxpectid to bloom ; but as in some seasons the Parrot 'Tulips are rather shy in flowering, to ensure a good
display in flower beds and borders it is wise to plant the bulbs only 4 inches apart.

12 bulbs each of 6 beautiful varieties, 7 s.; 6 each, 3 s. 9 d.

. per doz .— d

Amira.1 de Constantinople, glossy scarlet, shaded and tipped orange, showy

per 100, 7/6 I 3

Coffee-Colour, shaded reddish brown on a yellow ground, slightly striped crimson and greciv

hiclined to sport per too, 7^ i 5

Crimson Bea.uty, rich deep blood-crimson, with blackish markings, flowers of immense
size and very hancksome ; this variety should be largely used in beds, borders, and baskets, as
nearly every bulb flowers freely and produces a most brilliant effect. ..per 1000, 70/- ; per too, 7/6 i 3
Fire King, a very handsome variety, flowers blood-scarlet flamed here and there with golden-

yr'llnw per too, 10/6 i 6

Large Yellow, pure yellow, slightly striped crimson and green, a showy and beautiful flower

per too, 7/6 I 3

Markgraaf Van Baden (true), golden inside, outside shaded and feathered brilliant .scarlet,

purple and green ; remarkably handsome and the most gorgeously coloured of all ...per too, 7/6 r 3

Perfecta, golden-yellow, heavily blotched rich deep scarlet, showy and beautiful 7/6 i 3

Sensation, a fine novelty. Tee Novelty List, page 15.

Barr’s Splendid Mixed, from named sorts, containing a good variety of colours

Strong bulbs, per 1000, bo/- ; per too, 6/6 i o

Barr’s Grand Darwin Tulips.

All Single and May-flowering.

The large breadths of these grand Darwin Tulips at our Nurseries (see illustration on back of cover)
present in May a gorgeous sight and attract a great many visitors. At the Kinemacolor Theatre,
London, charming pictures of our Tulip Fields at Taplow, as well as individual flowers, in natural
colours, have recently been shown on the screen daily. At the Great International Exhibition, May
1912, our exhibit of Darwin Tulips was awarded a Large Silver Cup; the E.H.S. Gold
Medal, May 5th, 1914; the E.H.S. Gold Medal, Great Chelsea Show, May 19th, 1914; both
being highest awards.

For flower beds and borders we confidently recommend these Darwin Tulips for their stately bearing
and rich colours. In most cases the body colour is -set off by a snowy white, brilliant blue, purple or a
prettily starred cenli'e. The varieties offered h.ave been specially selected as being distinct, showy, aird
beautiful, so that buyers need have no hesitation in choosing the colours they require, as all are good.
The cut flowers form an eleg.int decoration for vases, ami last a long time in water. The lighter lilac
and heliotrope-coloured varieties blend charmingly with yellow “Cottage ’ I'ulip.s such as l\Irs. A/oon,
Vitellina, Gesneriana lutea, lutea pallida, and flaua, etc. Most of these Tulips may be successfully
grown in our Peat-fibre Mixture, and afford a delightful decoration for indoors (see page 3).

On heavy soil the bulbs should be planted 5 to 6 inches deep, and on light soils 6 to 7 inches.

By gentle forcing in pots these grand Tulips m.iy be had in bloom by the middle of March, and will
be found of great value fur indoor decoration on account of their lovely soft colours and tall stately
bearing, the centres of many are most beautifully marked. The best varieties for this purpose we
have indicated by an *

In most cases we give the heights as registered at our Nurseries, also the order of flowering in relation
to the flowering period of the Cottage Tulips, (i) being the first to open and (5) the latest.

Selections of Splendid

5 each of 50 beautiful varieties 7c/-

3 ,, 50 ,, ,, 42/-

S „ 25 „ „ 21 /-& 3 S/-

Named Darwin Tulips.

3 each of 25 beautiful varieties 12/6 & 21/-

5 12 ,, ,, 10/6, 15/- & 21/-

3 ,, 12 ,, ,. 6/-, g/- & 12/-

Alexander Dickson (4), a beautiful flower, rich deep rose slightly flushed

blush at margin, and with a blue-violet and white centre, ht. 26 in

*Amor, large globular flower, brilliant rose-carmine with large white centre, ht. 23 in.

per icx> per doz. each
s. d. s. d. s. d

15 0...2 3...0 3
17 6. ..2 6...0 3

84

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

per 100 perdoz. each

DARWIN MAY.FLOWERINQ T\}l.\PS~cotltinued. s. d. s. d. s. d

*An£^eline (i), well-formed erect flower, blush-white tinted rose on outside and

flushed bronze inside, centre white, lit. 22 in 15 0...2 3 ’”° 3

'Antony Roozen (i), large globular flower, full rose, shaded blush, ht. 23 in — 21 0...3 0...0 4

'Ariadne (3), bold well-formed flower, rich dark plum-crimson with scarlet glow,

centre shaded heliotrope-blue and white, ht. 3® tn. Award OF Merit R.M.S. 21 0...3 0...0 4

Arizona (2), long egg-shaped flower, rich violet-purple, centre blotched white on

violet, ht. 26 in 3° 0...4 3...0 5

Auber (l), rich dark glossy glistening blood-crimson with blackish sheen, centre

dark blue, edged white, ht. 24 in 8 6...1 3---0 ^

'Baronne de la Tonnaye (4), a beautiful full rose shading to silvery rose at

margin, centre white, long elegant flower, ht. 26 in 12 6. ..I 9...0 2

Carl Becker (l), large flower, solferino-rose with silvery Hush at margin, inside
pale rose-tinted salmon, centre light blue and white, very beautiful, especially

when forced, ht. 30 in 18 6...2 8...0 3

Carminea (3), glowing crimson-carmine, with electric-blue centre and black

anthers, short-petalled flowers, ht. 22 in. Award OF Merit R.H.S 8 6...1 3 -'-° -

'Centenaire ( i), new, flower of great size and perfect form, brilliant dark crimson-

carmine, centre white, ht. 30 in 35 0...5 0...0 6

'Clara Butt (4), a flower of remarkable beauty, soft delicate rose, with slight blush

,, Extra targe bulbs 17 6. ..2 6...0 3

Coquette (4), full rich rose, shading to silvery rose at margin, centre white

margined violet, erect flower of fine form, ht. 21 in 7 6...1 3...0 2

'Cordelia (i), an erect well-formed short-petalled flower, bright carmine-violet,

centre white with electric- blue markings, fragrant, ht. 24 in 21 0...3 0...0 4

Corot fi), open cup-shaped flower, heliotrope shaded lilac, with silvery flush,

centre electric blue and white, ht. 15 in 17 6 . ..2 6...0 3

Corydon (2), heliotrope flushed silvery grey, a lovely soft colour, ht. 20 in. (See

Coloured Plate') 25 0...3 6...0 4

Crepuscule (2), new, flower erect and of good form, purplish-rose flushed

silvery lilac, centre white with azure halo, beautiful, ht. 24 in — 12 6...1 3

Dal Ongaro (4), large well-formed flower, delicate lavender-violet, shaded inside

purple and grey, the general effect being blue, ht. 22 in 42 0...5 6...0 6

Bonders (i), large broad erect flower, rich dark crimson with violet centre edged

white, ht. 25 in. Highly Commended R. II.S 10 6...1 6...0 2

Dorothy (3), pale heliotrope shaded salmon-lilac an<l flushed while, very pretty,

hi. 17 in. Certhtcate OF Merit R.B.S 15 0---2 3 "-° 3

Dream (2), large cup-shaped flower, soft rosy mauve on a heliotrope coloured
ground with silvery edging, centre electric-blue and white, bt. 27 in. ; a lovely
delicate shade blending charmingly with the beautiful yellow Cottage Tulip

Mrs. Moon 21 0...3 0...0 4

Duchess of Westminster (3), new, flower very large and globular of a
beautiful soft rose, shaded inside salmon-red, a great beauty, ht. 28 in. Award

OF Merit R.H.S — 21 0...2 o

•Edouard Andr6 (i), very large broad open flower, purplish mauve with bright
crimson-rose glow and broad border of silvery grey, remarkably effective,

ht. 25 in 12 6. ..I 9...0 2

Electra (4), a fine erect square flower, purplish-rose with broad clear white border

and white centre, ht. 26 in 18 6... 2 8...0 3

'Emanuel Sweerts (4), erect flower, bright crimson-carmine, centre white

flushed blue, ht. 19 in 12 6...1 9...0 2

'ErgUSte (.2), dark heliotrope with silvery shading, ht. 24 in 30 0...4 0...0 5

Etna (3), fine bold square-shaped flower of an intense glowing vermilion with

handsome electric-blue centre, ht. 29 in 25 0...3 6...0 4

'Europe (2), a well-formed globular flower, glowing cochineal-red with rosy glow

and large snow-white centre, very fine, ht. 26 in. Highly Commended R. H..S. 12 6 ..i r).,.o 2

'Euterpe, a large and beautiful flower, silvery ro.se-lilac shading to silvery grey at

margin, centre starred Cambridge blue and white 35 0...5 0...0 6

'Fanny (i), elegant long flower, pale silvery rose flushed white, centre electric-blue

and white, ht. 20 in 15 6. ..2 3 -"° 3

FarnCOmbe Sanders (3), a fine large broad-petalled flower, of a beautiful
geranium-scarlet with rose tinge and a large white centre, ht. 27 in. Award

OF iMerit R.H.S Extra strong bulbs 21 0...3 0...0 4

Faust (4), very large handsome flower, dark plum-purple with black sheen, of bold

erect habit, ht. 33 in 42 0...5 6...0 6

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 85

DARWIN MAY-FLOWERING T\J\.\PS— continued.

Brilliante (3), flower large and square, of a handsome deep scarlet with

rich bloom on outer petals, centre violet edged white, ht. 28 in

* Flambeau (3), brilliant strawberry-scarlet with electric-blue cenlre,showy,ht. 20in.

Flamingo (4), new. beautiful globular flower of a lovely silvery rose, centre white
wiih azuie blue halo, ht. 26 in

Galatea (4), large flower, brilliant carmine-rose, inside bright rose with large

azure-blue centre, fine bold flower, fragrant, ht. 28 in

General Kohler (3), flower very large, of fine form, deep cherry-crimson,

ht. 26 in., very handsome. {See Coloured Plate)

'Glow (i), brilliant glowing vermilion-scarlet, centre dark electric-blue, margined
white, remarkably effective, ht. 23 in. Certificate of Merit K.IJ.S

'Grand Monarque (2), bold erect handsome flower of fine form, royal purple

with rich bloom, centre creamy white with blue halo, ht. 26 in

Gryphus (2), flower large and finely formed, brilliant deep violet-purple, centre

white with blue markings, remarkably handsome, ht. 26 in

Gudin (4), heliotrope with broad silvery white margin, long handsome flowers on

stiff stems, very effective, ht. 18 in

Harry Veltch (2), large flower of good form, dark crimson with blackish sheen,

centre pansy-violet margined white, ht. 24 in

*Hecla(3), glistening dark garnet-red with handsome dark electric-blue centre, fine
cup-shaped flower, a fine forcer, ht. 26 in

Je Maintlendrai {syn. Sentinel) (2), handsome claret-purple flower with clear
white centre, ht. 20 in

Jubilee (3), new large handsome rich purple flower, centre snowy white with
azure-blue halo, ht. 26 in

'Julie VInot {syn. Princess Elizabeth) (4), fine erect flower, rich soft rose with
slight silvery flush at margin, centre clear white, ht. 26 in

Kate Greenaway (4), broad short-petalled flower of great substance, white
shaded pale rose-lilac, charming, ht. 28 in

'King Harold (4), large well-formed flower of a rich dark blood-red with violet
centre, very handsome, ht. 26 in

La Fiancee (3), flower very large, of a beautiful soft rose flushed white at margin,
having a large bright electric-blue centre starred white, ht. 30 in

Lantern {syn. Nezza) (2), erect flower of good form, solferino-rose on a silvery
white ground, centre white, a very delicate colouring, ht. 17 in

La Trlstesse. See Dolores.

*La Tulipe Noire (3), the blackest of all Tulips, flower large and of beautiful
symmetry, colour velvety maroon-black with dark violet centre, remarkably
handsome, ht. 24 in. {See Coloured Plate)

'Loveliness (2), lovely bright rose with w'hite centre, of fine globular form,
ht. 21 in. ; very beautiful as a forced flower, coming in mid-season. Certifi-
cate OF Merit R.B.S. {See Coloured Plate)

'Maiden’s Blush (3), salmon-rose with silvery white flush at margin, pretty,
ht. 20 in

'Margaret (3), flower of a lovely globular form, outside pale shell-pink shaded
cream, inside silvery rose, centre white with blue halo, very beautiful, ht. 24 in.
Award of Merit R.M.S

'Massachusetts (3), flower large and beautiful, outside rich solferino-rose with
broad white border, inside delicate shell-pink slightly flushed bronze, ht. 25 in.

'Mauve Claire {syn. Fille Cherie) (3), new. very large flower, soft violet-rose
with broad blush-white border, inside silvery rose-violet with beautiful azure-
blue and white centre, a beautiful shade of colour, ht. 23 in

Mellcette (3), new. flower of beautiful form, heliotrope with silver flush and
pretty electric-blue centre, ht. 27 in

Millet (3), very large bold flower of rather globular form, rich dark blood-crimson,
centre black, ht. 19 in

Moralis (4), flower erect and of fine form, royal purple with rich bloom, centre
white with blackish halo, distinct and handsome, ht. 32 in

Mr. D. T. Fish. Arr Mrs. Potter Palmer.

'Mrs. Cleveland (4), long flower, blush shaded lilac-rose, centre white with
blue markings, fragrant, ht. 26 in

'Mrs. Krelage (l), very large flower, rose-carmine with silvery white margin,
centre white, beautiful, hL 28 in

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DARWIN MAY-FLOWERING TKiUPS—conthwed. V d. d'.' s.' d

Mrs. Potter Palmer {syn. Fashion and Mr. D. T. Fish), dark amaranth-

crimson with dark blue centre, a very distinct and striking colour, ht. 28 in. ... 15 0...2 3...0 3

Mrs. Stanley (3), large bold flower, full solferino-rose with white flush at margin,

centre brilliant blue, a fine bedder, ht. 25 in 15 0...2 3...0 3

‘’NautiCUS (2), glowing crimson-carmine, centre dark violet, shaded bronze, large

handsome flower, fragrant, ht. 25 in 12 6. ..I 9...0 2

Negro (3), flower dull blood-red with black lustre, fine erect grower and good

bedder, ht. 18 in 15 0...2 3...0 3

*Nora Ware (3), very beautiful globular flowers of medium size, silvery heliotrope

with tinge of rose and broad white border, centre azure and white, ht. 22 in.... 17 6. ..2 6...0 3

Orion (3), tiew, flower of immense size, brilliant dark scarlet with blue centre; a

very handsome border flower, ht. 24 in 17 6.. .2 6...0 3

*Pa.inteci Lady (4), white flushed lilac-rose, very pretty, fragrant, ht. 28 in 15 0...2 3...0 3

Paul Eudel (5), fine erect flower, outside rich soft lilac margined white, inside

lilac flushed white, centre white 25 0...3 6...0 4

Penelope (4), large and beautiful, rich carmine-rose slightly flushed silvery white

at margin, inside Tyrian-rose with white centre, ht. 26 in 10 6. ..I 6...0 2

Philippe de Commines (4), flower of fine form, lustrous dark plum with

blackish sheen, very handsome, fragrant, ht. 30 in 17 6 ..2 6...0 3

Phyllis (3), creamy white flushed lilac and lipped rose, flower of pretty form,

ht. 20 in. {See Coloured Plate) 8 6... I 3...0 2

* Pride of Haarlem (2), a gra?td variety, flowers very large and of fine
form, brilliant cochineal-carmine, with a handsome electric-blue centre, fragrant,

ht. 26 in. Award of Merit R.H.S 12 6...1 9...0 2

,, ,, ,, Extra Large Bulbs 16 6. ..2 4...0 3

Prince Eugen (4), nesv, fine large cup-shaped flower, brilliant geranium-red,

centre greyish and violet edged white, ht. 23 in 30 0...4 o ..o 5

Prince of the Netherlands (4), large solid flower of good form, rich

purplish carmine, inside flushed bronze, fragrant, ht. 30 in — 10 6... I o

Princess Elizabeth. See Julie Vinot.

Princess Juliana (syu. Sweetheart) (4), new, a very striking and beautiful

flower, brilliant cochineal-carmine, with a lovely azure-blue centre rayed white 30 0...4 0...0 5

Princess Olga (4), silvery white, petals tipped and flushed carmine-rose, centre

white, very pretty, ht. 22 in 12 6 ..i 9 ..o 2

‘Professor Francis Darwin (4), a grand variety with rich glovving scarlet

flower of fine square form, centre brilliant dark electric-blue, ht. 20 in 21 0...3 o ..o 4

‘Professor RawenhofF (3), flower of enormous size with broad thick petals
deep cochineal-rose with scarlet glow and having a beautiful ivory-white and
blue star at base, very attractive, ht. 28 in 25 0...3 6...0 4

Psyche (3), very large bold flower of a bright solferino-rose with silvery flush at

margin, centre white with pale blue halo, ht. 32 in : 30 0...4 0...0 5

*PygmAlion (3), large globular flower, Tyrian-rose with violet shading, centre

snowy white, handsome, ht. 20 in 15 0...2 3...0 3

^Queen of* Brillia.nts (2), large bold erect flower, crimson-rose, inside cochineal-

rose, centre while margined brilliant blue, very fine, ht. 26 in 25 0...3 6...0 4

Queen of Roses (4), erect flower, amaranth-rose with bluish centre, very

pretty, ht. 23 in 8 6...1 3...0 2

Queen Wilhelmina. (5), globular flower shaded carmine-rose on a creamy

white ground, a fine border variety, ht. 24 in 21 0...3 o..,o 4

Remembrance (3), heliotrope with glistening rose sheen and silvery margin,

fragrant, ht. 28 in 63 0...8 6...0 9

Rev. H, H. D*Ombra.in (4), brilliant geranium-red with rich bloom, centre

large and striking, electric-blue with silvery edge, ht. 21 in 25 0...3 6...0 4

*Rev. H. Ewba.nk (i), broad erect open flower of a beautiful soft heliotrope,
shading to dove-grey at margin, centre white; a lovely soft shade of colour and
the best of its class, ht. 20 in 25 0...3 6...0 4

RonAld Gunn, fuzv, very large handsome flower, purplish plum with silvery white

border, inside silvery while shading to bronze with dark centre, very fine, tall — 21 0...2 o

*Sa.lmon King^ (4), brilliant cochineal-rose, inside shaded salmon, centre white,

handsome, ht. 19 in. {See Coloured Plate) 8 6 ..i 3...0 2

Scylla (2), chcrry-rjse with scarlet glow, centre blue, very pretty, ht. 22 in 12 6...1 9...0 2

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King^ Street, Covent Garden, London. 87

DARWIN MAY-FLOWERING TUUPS—foni/nueii. per loo

Sir Joseph Hooker (2), flower of fine form, rich glossy blood-red, centre
beautifully marked blue and white, ht. 17 in

Sophrosyne (3), very large flower, soft rose with silvery white margin and
electric-blue centre, fragrant, ht. 26 in

"Suzon (4), beautiful large erect flower of a soft rose, shading to blush-white
at margin, centre Cambridge blue starred white, ht. 24 in. Award of
Merit R.II.S .

*Sweet Lavender (ry«. William Copeland) (2), a variety only recommended
for growing in pots and forcing, as it then comes a most beautiful soft lavender
colour, with white centre having an azure-blue halo. It can be forced into
bloom by early January, ht. 22 in

Sybil (sj/ii. Sybilla Merian) (3), a lovely flower, solid white tinted outside
heliotrope, inside flushed bronze, centre white, ht. 23 in

*Tak Van Poortviiet (i), large bold flower of fine form, glowing deep salmon-
rose with blue centre, ht. 25 in. Award of Merit R.II.S

The International (3), uew, flower rich ruby-ro.sc, of fine form, centre
brilliant electric- blue, ht. 24 in

*The Sultan (2), may almost be called a Black Tulip, flowers erect, of handsome
globular form, and a rich glossy maroon-black, ht. 28 in. ; a grand beddcr
Award of Merit R.II.S per 1000. 60/-

Therese Schwartz, shaded heliotrope on a white ground, clear white centre,
beautiful

Valentine (i), large bold flower, pansy-violet with electric-blue centre, ht. 30 in.

Viking (4), flowers blue-purple, centre dark electric-blue shading up to bronze,
handsome, ht. 26 in

Virginia. (4), large globular flower, heliotrope flushed crimson-rose, centre white
with greyisli halo, ht. 26 in

Washington (2), large flower, solfcrino-rose with silvery margin, centre white
and bluish, ht. 30 in

'Wedding Veil (2), flower erect, of medium size, white flushed delicate salmon-
rose, clear white centre and black anthers, very pretty, ht. 22 in

Whistler (3), new, a grand large flower, colour dark vermilion-scarlet with maroon
tinge, centre blue, very effective, ht. 24 in. {Coloured Plate, ^d)

White Queen (2), large globular erect flower, creamy white slightly tinged blush,
anthers black, ht. 24 in

'William Copeland. See Sweet Lavender.

*2ianzibar (2), flower large and broad, of beautiful form, colour plum-purple with
blackish lustre, centre having diamond-shaped markings of dark blue and wdiite,
very handsome, ht. 24 in

Z®phyr (2), fine long flower of a rich dark carmine, centre white, ht. 22 in

'Zulu (3), fine handsome globular flower, dark purple with black lustre, centre
slightly starred white ; flower lasting long in condition, ht. 28 in. Award
OF Merit R.H.S

BARR'S EXTRA CHOICE MIXTURE of Darwin Tulips, in

various brilliant colours, producing a grand effect when grouped in the herba-
ceous border or filling beds on lawns, etc. ; their stately bearing and rich self colours
will be greatly appreciated per 1000, 95/-

BARR S FINE MIXED Darwin Tulips, containing a good variety of
colours and suitable for massing in wild gardens, etc per 1000, 75/-

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BARR’S

Beautiful May-Flowering: “Cottage” Tulips.

Awarded Silver Cup

at the Royal International Exhibition 1912 , and at the Great Chelsea Show 1913 ,

Gold Medal at the R.H.S. Tulip Show May Sth, 1914 , and the R.H.S Gold Medal at the Great

Chelsea Show May 19 th, 1914 .

The name Cottage Tulips we have given to the various beautiful May-flowering Tulips which
have mostly been found growing in old cottage gardens in Pmgland, Scotland, and Ireland, where they
have been in some cases for over fifty years. Some have also been traced to old Trench gardens. They
aie all very beautiful, presenting a great variety in form and colouring, and having none of the stiffness
of other Tulips. We have also included in this section a few fine Dutch Breeder or Self-Coloured
Tulips which have up to now been erroneously classed with the Darwin Tulips. For cutting they are
greatly prized on account of their long stems and graceful habit. Being extremely hardy they are specially
adapted for permanent hardy flower borders, where they should be freely planted in large clumps and
masses. They may also be naturalised in grass, wild gardens, etc., where during May they present a

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

COTTAGE T\}\.\PS—conlinnecl.

charming picture. Those who have visited Kew Gardens in Spring will have noticed these Tulips
planted freely in grass, and also used largely in filling fiower beds on the lawns. Most Cottage Tulips
may be grown with great success in bowls of Barr’s New Peat-flbre Mixture, and afford a delightful
decoration for indoors («« page 3).-

Culture. — The bulbs should be planted 5 to 6 inches deep on heavy soils, and 6 to 7 inches deep on
light soils. If planted too shallow they are apt to come blind.

In most cases we give the heights as registered at our Nurseries, but these will vary somewhat
according to richness or poverty of soil.

Time of Flowering. — The Cottage Tulips take up the succession of flowering as the Early Single
and Double Tulips are going out of bloom. As far as possible we have indicated the order of flowering
by (i), (2), and so on. (i) will correspond in time of flowering with (5) of the Early Single and Double
Tulips. The Parrot Tulips bloom together with those maiked (2), and the Darwin with those marked (3)
and (4) in the following lists.

The prefix * indicates those Tulips which may be had in bloom about the middle of March by gentle
forcing in pots.

BARR’S SELECTIONS OF CHOICE NAMED COTTAGE TULIPS.

5 each of 50 beautiful varieties 45 /- I 5 each of 25 beautiful varieties 21 /-

3 „ 50 „ „ 3 ®/" I 3 „ 25 ,, ,, 12/6

5 each of 12 beautiful varieties 7/6 10 / 6 , & 15 /-

3 „ 12 „ 5 /-, 7/6, & 10/6

Acuminata (,syn. cornuta) (2), the Ragged petalled Tulip, having yellow and red

streaked fantastic thread-like petals, ht. 17 in per too, 17/6

Admiral Kingsbergen (3), a grand showy old Dutch Tulip, flower of a glowing
crimson flaked and feathered snowy white, centre while and blue, fine erect habit,

ht. 22 in

Albiflora (i), flower white with elegantly recurved petals, very pretty, ht. 18 in

Aspasia (3), rich orange heavily flushed and .shaded deep scarlet, of stiff erect habit,

ht. 21 in per too, 15/-

Bacchus (a), a handsome Dutch Breeder Tulip with long oval-shaped flowers of a

royal purple having a rich bloom on outer petals, ht. 25 in

"Billietiana Sunset (2), large showy golden-yellow flowers, developing to a fiery

red flushed yellow, ht. 13 in per too, 10/6

Black Chief {syn. Lafayette and Noir Veritable) (4), large well-formed flowers of

a glossy violet-maroon, handsome, ht. 24 in per too, 17/6

*Blushing Bride {syn. Isabella) (3), opening creamy white and pink, changing to
brilliant carmine-rose, flushed w’hite, centre marked peacock-blue, large flower, ht. 15 in.

per 100, 5/6

*Bouton d’Cr {syn. Golden Beauty) (2), lich Indian yellow, one of the deepest golden-

coloured TaWps, \i\.. iT in. Award OF Merit per 100, 8/6

'Bronze Queen {syn. Clio and Sensation) (i), large handsome flower, lilac-rose
shaded amber, inside glistening bronzy amber, centre clear yellow, ht. 24 in. ...per too, 50/-
Caledonia (4), vermilion-red, centre having dark blotches on a yellow ground,

ht. 20 in. Certificate of Merit R. Il.S per 100, 6/6

Cardinal Manning. See Goliath.

Cassandra (3), an elegant flower with pmnted petals, colour rich glowing carmine
with white and cream centre, very pretty, ht. 20 in. {See Coloured Plate). ..pet 100, 30/-
Chameleon (4), pale heliotrope more or less flaked maroon on a canary-yellow ground,

colour very striking, ht. 21 in

Chelsea, a beautiful flow er with softly blended shades of pink, lavender and buff

Columbus {syn. Gala Beauty) (4), golden-yellow, blotched vermilion-scarlet, very
large showy flower, sweet-scented, ht. 21 in. First-Class Certificate R.H.S. ...
Coronation Scarlet (4), brilliant scarlet with dark base, petals long and pointed,

the outer ones inclined to reflex ; large showy flower, ht. 21 in per 100, 21/-

Crimson Flame (4), large showy globular flowers, brilliant carmine flamed blood-
red on a snow-white ground, ht. 24 in per 100, 15/-

Crimson Pompadour. See Pompadour.

Cyclops. See English Tulip Goldflnder, page 93.

Cygnet (4), a very beautiful snow-white Cottage Tulip, with striking biaek anthers,

of elegant form, ht.2i in. Award of Merit R.H.S per lOO, 45/-

*Didieri alba (3), pretty ereamy white, fr.agrant, ht. 15 in per 100, 6/6

*Dom Pedro (3), a very handsome Dutch Breeder Tulip with large bold flower,
coffee-brown shadeil maroon, inside mahogany colour W'iih dark bronze centre, sweet-
scented, ht. 24 in

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COTTAGE T\}L\PS~con/inucd.

Doris (3), soft rosy lilac sliading to silvery grey, star-shaped blue base, a very pretty
flower, ht. 2I in per too, 15/-

*Ellen Willmott (5), long flower of elegant form, pale primrose flushed at margin
primrose-yellow, ht. 24 in. ; a good forcer per too, 2i/-

Emerald Gem (4), rich glowing salmon-orange, centre blotched olive-green on yellow,
very bright, ht. 20 in per too, 15/-

Surasian (3), a long elegant flower, outside rosy purple deeply margined pale lemon,
inside pale lemon with greenish base, petals slightly reflexlng, very beautiful, ht. 20 in.

per too, 17/6

’^^■©•"ie Queen (4), beautiful large flowers, deep rosy heliotrope, broadly margined
amber, ht. 20 in. (See Coloured /’late) per too, 17/6

Feu Ardent fa), large bold flower, dark glossy orange-crimson shading to mahogany-
crimson, very handsome, ht. 24 in. Award of Merit R.H..S

Fire Dragon (2), flower large, heavily flamed glossy crimson-scarlet and gold on an
orange-coloured ground, ht. 20 in per too, 7/6

Flame (2), new, brilliant vermilion-scarlet, a splendid glowing colour, ht. 24 in. ,, 30/-

Flamed Crown, a very showy flower, heavily flamed glossy scarlet on a bright yellow
ground, ht. 15 in

Flava (5), flower large, of fine erect bearing, soft lemon-yellow, ht. 28 in

Florentina. See Sylvestris.

Fontanelle (4), a distinct and pretty variety with rich ruby-red flowers, ht. 24 in.

per too, 21/-

Gaiety (3), new, bright orange heavily splashed searlet on tip of petal, very free bloomer,
ht. 20 in

Gala Beauty. See Columbus.

George Broadway (2), striped and flaked rose on a white ground, showy and heauti-
ful, ht. 14 in per too, 30;'-

Gesneriana spathulata (syu. G. major) (3), large showy flower, glowing
blood-crimson with glittering deep eleetrie-blue centre ; a superb variety for distant
effect in beds and borders, ht. 24 in. (See Coloured Plate) Extra selected strain

per 1,000, 80/- ; per 100,8/6

„ lutea (4), flower rich yellow, of good form, ht. 24 in. Award of Merit R.H.S.

per 100, 10/6

,, ,, pallida (syn. Mrs. Keighley) (4), a beautiful pale yellow, of fine form, deli-
cately fragrant, ht. 24 in. I'IR.st-Ci.ass Cert. R.H.S per 100, 15/-

,, rosea Stella (4), glowing deep carmine, centre prettily starred dark blue on
snow-white ground, bagrant, ht. 18 in per 1000, 60/- ; per 100, 6/6

Glare of the Garden (syn. maculata globosa grandiflora) (3), flower large,
glowing dark crimson-scarlet, centre black edged yellow, petals long, the outer ones re-
flexing, ht. 18 in per 100, 15/-

Golden Beauty. See Bouton d’Or.

*Golden Bronze. See Novelty List, page 15.

Golden Crown (2), large yellow flowers, edged and flushed orange-red, pointed
petals, anthers black, showy, ht. 18 in per 1000, 50/- ; 100, 5/6

Gorgeous, See Lucifer.

Goudvink, a fine Dutch Breeder Tulip with large and handsome flower, old-gold
shaded apricot, inside m.ahogany-brown with bronzy green and yellow centre

GraafF Van Buren (4), purple-crimson splashed yellow inside with yellow base,
outside cream heavily flamed and margined crimson, ht. 21 in per 100, 30/-

Henry VIII. {syn. Cramoise Douat) (4). a handsome old Dutch Tulip with large flower
of a brilliant deep vermilion heavily flamed snowy white, ht. 23 in per 100, 35/-

Inglescombs Pink (3), a most lovely Tulip with large globular flowers, delicate
rose-pink with salmon glow, centre beautifully starred p.ale blue-green, ht. 24 in.
Award OF Merit R.H.S. {See Coloured Plat'') per too, 8/6

Inglescombe Scarlet (4), a grand showy long-petallcd flower, colour geranium-
red with scarlet glow and well-defined black centre, very handsome, ht. 20 in. Award
OF Merit R.H.S per 100, 17/6

'Inglescombe Yellow (4), producing large globular flowers of perfect form of a
glossy canary-yellow, remarkably beautiful, ht. 18 in. Award of Merit R.H.S. (See
Coloured Plate) per 100, 21/-

"Ixioides (4), soft clear yellow, with handsome black base, very beautiful. Award
OF Merit R H.S., ht. 22 in per 100, 50/-

per doz. each
s. d 1. d

2 3...O 3

3 0...0 4

2 3-0 3

2 6..0 3
2 6...0 3
10 6...1 o

r 3...0 2

4 3 -o 5

2 6.0 3
7 6...0 8

3 0...0 4

5 6...0 6

4 3- -o S

I 3...0 2

1 6...0 2

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1 o... —

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4 3-0 5

5 0...0 6

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90

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

COTTAGE T\J\-\PS— continued. , ,,

. per dojr. each

*Ja.une d’oeu'f (4), fine globular flowers, outside petals shaded apricot, inside clear soft s. d. s. d
yellow with dark kase and anthers, striking, lit. 24 in. Very beautiful when forced

per too, 17/6 2 6...0 3

John Ruskin (5), flower egg-shaped, of a pretty apricot-rose, heavily flushed canary

at margin of petals, centre yellow and green, ht. 18 in. Award OK Merit R.II.S. ... 10 6...1 o

Kingscourt. Goliath.

Kroeschel, very large handsome globular flower, dark scarlet heavily fl.amed golden-
yellow and orange-red, ht. 20 in 6 6...0 7

Lady of the Lake (2), large globular flower, light canary-yellow, very chaste,
ht. 21 in per 100,25/- 3 6...0 4

La Circasienne (4), long handsome showy flower flaked dark cherry-crimson on a
white ground, centre starred blue and white, ht. 18 in per too, 25/- 3

La Merveiile (5), flowers of great size, of elegant pitcher shape when closed, old-rose
flushed buff at margin, centre yellow, sweetly scented, very beautiful ht. 18 in.

per 1000, 45/- ; per too, 5/- o

Leghorn Bonnet (4), pale amber-yellow, flower of elegant form, ht. 20 in. ,, 12/6 i

*Le Reve {svn. Hobbema and American Lac)(i), a very lovely variety with large
globular flowers of an exquisite art shade of soft rose with orange and chamois glow,
ht. 12 in. Award of Merit K.II.S. A splendid variety for growing in bowls and
pots per 100, 40/- 5

L’Hermite {syn. Abdul Aziz), very long flower, heavily flamed dark scarlet on a
salmon-red ground or sometimes breaking into a pretty yellow variegation, ht. l6 in.

per 100, 7/6 I

Lion d’Orange (3), large orange-scarlet, golden centre, very showy, sweet-scented,
ht. 15 in per too, 10/6 i

Lord Curzon, a handsome Tulip, flowers opening a silvery white, heavily flushed at
margin dark cherry-crimson, which colour eventually sulTuses the whole flower, centre
white, very effective, ht. 26 in per 100, 35/- 5

Louis XIV. See Novelty List, page 15.

*Lucifer (,syn. Gorgeous), a grand border Tulip, flowers dark cherry-scarlet, flushed
inside deep orange, very handsome, ht. 2 ft per lOO, 50/- 7

Ma.crospil£l (4), the Sweet-scented Crimson Tulip, large, handsome glowing crimson-
scarlet flowers with black and yellow centre, very fragrant, ht. 18 in. Certikicai'E OF
Merit R.II.S per tooo, 45/-; per 100, 5/- o

Maculata globosa grandiflora. See Glare of the Garden.

Marie Antoinette (4), pretty globular flower, flamed dark maroon and purple on a
white ground, and shaded lemon, ht. 22 in 3

Marksman, large handsome flowers of a brilliant orange-scarlet shaded buff, centre
yellow with greenish starred centre 10

Mars (S), a brilliantly coloured Tulip, having glowing vermilion flowers with diamond-
shaped blackish centre, bordered yellow per 100, 12/6 I

May Blossom, a very pretty and striking Tulip, elegantly feathered purple on a white
ground 7

May Queen (3), large open flower of a pretty lilac-rose, centre cambridge-blue with
ivory white blotches, be.iutiful, ht. 25 in. Award of Merit R.II.S per 100, 12/6 i

Merry Maid (4), long showy flower, rosy crimson flushed primrose at base, passing to
white, ht, 20 in per 100, 7/6 i

Miss Jekyll, large white egg-shaped flowers with handsome blue base, very striking... 7

Moonlight, a great beauty. See Novelty List, page 15.

Mrs. Keighley. See Gesneriana lutea pallida.

Mrs. Kerrell. See Novelty List, page 15.

’Mrs. Moon (4), a magnificent Tulip with very targe canary-yellow flowers having long
pointed petals reflexing at the top, ht. 28 in. Award of Merit R.II.S. per 100, 35/- 5

Mrs. W. O. Wolsiey (3), flower large and handsome, of a dark glowing crimson-
scarlet per 100, 21/- 3

Old Gold (4), flower with elegant pointed petals, deep rose-scarlet flamed gold at
margin, centre black, ht. 22 in 5

Orange Globe (4), handsome long flower, scarlet with rose tinge, inside glowing
scarlet with buff tinge, centre black and yellow, ht. 22 in per too, 8/6 i

Orange King (3), a grand Tulip with very large globular flowers of a beautiful
glowing orange with scarlet tinge, outside shaded rose, centre yellow, anthers violet-
black, sweet-scented, ht. 22 in. Wonderfully effective in flower beds and borders.
Award of Merit R.H.S. {^See Coloured Plate') per 100, 21/- 3

6...0 4

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9.. .0 2

6 .. .0 6

3.. .0 2

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9.. .0 2

6.. .0 8

9.. .0 2

3.. .0 2

6.. .0 8

0...0 6
0...0 4
6 ,0 6
3...0 2

0...0 4

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 Hing Street, Covent Carden, London.

91

COTTAGE ruUPS—con/!ttueJ.

Oriana (2), flower dark amaranth-rose slightly flushed golden-bronze at margin, the

three outer petals slightly reflexing, ht. 26 in

Orlando (2), a handsome long flower with slightly reflexed outer petals, colour a
glowing deep vermilion, centre having diamond-shaped black blotches edged lemon,

ht. 14 in per 100, 7/6

Panorama (syn. Fairy and Monument) (4), large handsome globular flower, dull
madder-red with rosy glow, inside madder-scarlet flushed golden bronze, lasting long in

condition, ht. 22 in per too, 42/-

Parisian Yellow (5), large handsome clear yellow flowers with pointed petals, very

attractive, ht. 20 in per too, 7/6

Perle Royale (.4), clear white, heavily flushed at margin crimson-carmine, very

effective, ht. 24 in per too, 21/-

Picotee (j/K. Maiden’s Blush) (3), large white gracefully recurved petals, margined

rose, very elegant, ht. 20 in per 1000, 70/- ; per too, 7/6

Pompadour (syn. The Coon) (3), flowers large, of a glowing crimson with blue

centre, very handsome, ht. 16 in per too, 48/-

Pride of Inglescombe (4), a long flower of elegant pitcher form, opening creamy
white with broad margin of brilliant deep rose which gradually diffuses itself over the

flower, ht. 20 in per too, 35/-

* Prim rose Beauty (4), elegantly formed flower, opening a delicate soft primrose

and passing off cream, sweetly scented, a good forcer, ht. 16 in per too, 10/6

Prince of Orang^e, a globular flower of great substance, lasting long in condition,
colour old carmine-red broadly flushed gold at margin, inside Persian yellow shading to

chestnut-red, very showy and beautiful, sweet-scented, ht. 20 in per too, 32/6

Prince of Wales, a remarkably handsome flower of a deep coffee colour, splashed
here and there with deep gold

Purple Perfection {2), a very beautiful Dutch Breeder Tulip with fine cup-
shaped flower of a rich glossy plum-purple with white starred centre ; lasts long in

condition, ht. 22 in per too, 60/-

Quaintness. See Novelty List, pa^'e 15.

"Queen Alexandra (3), a very beautiful variety with goblet-shaped flowers of a soft

delicate primrose shaded orange, anthers black, ht. 24 in per 100, 10/6

Retroflexa (l), flowers light yellow, petals elegantly recurved (not a free bloomer),

ht. 17 in per too, 9/6

"Rosalind (5), beautiful clear cherry-rose, with clear while base, sweet-scented,

ht. 21 in per 1000, 50/- ; per too, 5/6

Rose Beauty (2), having handsome broad foliage and large bold flowers with broad
petals, colour rich brilliant rose with large snowy white centre margined rich blue,

very striking, ht. 30 in per too, 21/-

Rosetta (4), fine globular flower, pretty solferino-rose, occasionally flaked crimson,

centre clear white, ht. 24 in per too, to/6

Royal Crown (2), large handsome showy flower, rich scarlet, broadly margined

bright yellow, very showy, ht. 17 in. (_See Coloured Plate) per too, 15/-

Salmon Prince (4), a very beautiful Tulip with fine globular flowers, orange-rose
flushed bright yellow at margin, inside Persian yellow shading to orange-scarlet, centre

golden, very showy, ht. 24 in

Scarlet Emperor (3), a grand border Tulip with very large bold flowers of a
brilliant glowing scarlet, with rich clear yellow centre and black anthers, ht. 24 in.

First-Ci.ass Certificate R.II.S

Scarlet Mammoth (3), a grand bedding Tulip with large sijuare-shaped flowers

of a dazzling scarlet-crimson, ht. 16 in per 100, 12/6

Scotiai a very showy variety, flowers orange-scarlet flamed rich yellow

Shahzada (3), a long flower, rich blood-crimson with centre yellow margined dark

bronze, ht. 19 in per 100, 21/-

"Snowdon (^syn. Parisian White) (2), pure white, changing to silvery pink, of

beautiful goblet form, ht. 15 in per too, 10/6

Solfatare (2), a pretty sport from Fulgens, flower long with reflexing petals of a

pretty primrose shade, ht. 24 in per 100, 12/6

Striped Beauty (syn. Summer Beauty) (3), rose, flaked deep crimson and white,

large and showy, ht. 20 in. Floral Certificate K.B.S per 100, 12/6

Sunlight (4), flowers of elegant form, medium size, intense geranium-scarlet with a
glossy texture and well-defined black centre margined yellow, very striking, ht. 22 in.

per 100, 6/6

The Fawn (4), long egg-shaped flower opening a rosy fawn and turning to blush-rose
flushed white, centre rayed canary-yellow, beautiful, ht. 21 in. Award of Merit
R.H.S per 100, 17/6

per do3!,
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92

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

per doz.
s. d.

each
d

COTTAGE continued.

The Moor (6), deep crimson-red with well-defined black centre, margined yellow, fine

handsome (lower, lit. i8 in per too, 17/6

Torch (3), fine globular flowers finely speckled, and more or less flaked rich ro.sy

scarlet on a golden ground, very handsome, lit. 16 in per too, 12/6

Turenne (4), flower of colossal size, purple broadly margined amber, inside amber

shaded reddish brown ; a grand stately Tulip, ht. 25 in per too, 55/-

Velvet King (syn. Dreadnought and Velvet Gem) (4), a remarkably handsome
Dutch Breeder Tulip, flower large and erect of a dark glossy violet-purple with a tinge
of plum colour and shaded black, centre white, ht. 24 in. Award OK Merit R.II.S.

May 4TH, 1912 per too, 75A

*Vitellina. (3), large pale primrose flowers of great beauty, almond scented, ht. 22 in.

Award of Merit R.H.S. {Coloured Illustration, price 6rf.) per 100, 17/6

Walter T. Ware. See Novelty List, page 15.

Yellow Emperor, flower pure yellow of perfect form, developing to a great size,

with broad petals, the three outer ones reflexing at top, delicately scented 4

Yellow Perfection {syn. Empress of China) (4), large bold flower canary-yellow

shaded bronze, very distinct and striking, ht. 24 in per 100, 50/- 6

Zomerschoon (4), a lovely Tulip, large handsome flowers, salmon-rose, flaked snowy

white, ht. 15 in. Award of Merit R.II.S 21 0...2 o

BARR’S BEAUTIFUL MIXTURE OF COTTAGE TULIPS. For large borders or to
naturalise in wild gardens, grass land, etc., per 1000, 60/- ; per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. i|-.

6...0 3

9 .0

7 6...0 8

2 6...0 3

6...0 5
6...0 7

Rembrandt Tulips (May-tiowering),

These are Darwin Tulips which have broken into a permanent variegation. The flowers
arc beautifully striped and blotched, and remarkably attractive in flower beds and borders.

per doz. each

s. d. j. d

Esopus (4), flamed white and ruby on a crimson-rose ground, handsome, ht. 17 in 3 6...0 4

Quasimodo (4), heavily flamed white on a dark crimson ground, ht. 21 in. First-

Class Certificate, Amsterdam 3 6...0 4

Rosy Gem (4), flamed light rose and crimson on a white ground, ht. 19 in 4 6...0 5

Collection of 3 each of 10 varieties, 9 s. 6d.

Barr’s Beautiful Mixture of Rembrandt Tulips per 100, 12/6; per doz. 1/9

Old Dutch Tulips.

These contain many beautiful art shades of colour as well as flaked and striped varieties, and can be
recommended for the flower border, being mostly tall strong growers.

per doz.

Old Dutch Breeder or Self-Coloured Tulips, mixed, flowers large and hand< d

some, of somewhat sombre but charming self colours per lOO, io/6 i 6

Old Dutch Violet Bybloem Tulips, mixed, flowers striped and flaked, violet or

purple on a white ground, handsome per lOO, io/6 i 6

Old Dutch Rose Bybloem Tulips, mixed, flowers striped and flaked rose and

crimson on a white ground per lOO, io/6 i 6

Old Dutch Bizarre Tulips, mixed, flowers flaked scarlet, maroon, chocolate or

crimson on a yellow ground per loo, io/6 i 6

1^ For more refined Bybloemen, Bizarre, and Breeder Tulips, see English Florist Tulips oflered on

pages 92 to 94.

BARR’S “Gold Medal” ENGLISH FLORIST TULIPS.

Awarded Eight Gold Medals by the Royal National Tulip Society.

These beautiful May-flowering English Tulips have been prized by all lovers of the true Florist’.s
Flower for over a century. They differ from the Old Dutch Tulips in the greater refinement of their
flowers, which are of perfect goblet form, while in the case of the feathered and flamed forms the
markings are beautifully symmetrical. All have clear centres. They are specially recommended for select
borders and to cut for the exhibition table.

Culture of English Tulips. — Any good loamy garden soil suits the “ English Tulip.” The bulbs
should be planted four inches deep and four inches apart, from the end of October to middle November,
choosing a day when the ground is in nice friable condition; avoid planting when the ground is wet.

Hints to Exhibitors and Tulip Amateurs. — As the English Tulip often suffers much from hail
and wind during Spring, it is a good plan, when choice named sorts arc grown, to erect over the bed
a skeleton framework on which a covering of calico or white canvas is fastened in February or March,
leaving the sides open till the liuds show colour, when the covering may be brought down over the sides
too. By this means hail, rain, and very hot drying sun are kept off, and the flowers open in all their purity,
while the period of flowering is prolonged by some weeks.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King: Street, Covent Garden, London. 93

ENGLISH FLORIST continued.

1^ To those who wish to know all about the English Tulip, we recommend “The English Tulip,”
a httle paniphlet containing the lectures delivered on this flower at the great Tulip Conference of
the Royal National Tulip Society, held at Royal Botanic Society s Gardens^ May I2th, 1897, price is,

BARR’S SELECTIONS OF ENGLISH FLORIST TULIPS.

3 each of 25 Beautiful Varieties, Bizarres, Byblccmeuy and Roses 21/-, 30/-, & 42/-

® >• >• >> .. ,, 10/6, 15^ & 217-

In the above collections the Bizarres embrace the following colours,— self shades of red, crimson,
scarlet, maroon, and chestnut, also flakings of orange, scarlet, crimson, brown, and black, on a lemon or
golden-yellow ground ; in all cases the centres are clear lemon or rich yellow. The Bybloemens are made
up of self shades of purple, violet, lilac, and heliotrope, also beautiful flakings of black, violet, purple, and
lavender, on a clear white ground, all having a dazzling white centre. The Roses contain lovely self
shades of rose and rose-scarlet, and also pretty flakings of delicate pink, soft rose, glowing scarlet, and
deep crimson on a pure white ground, all having a clear white centre.

CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES OF ENGLISH TULIPS.

Bizarres, Bybloemens, and Roses.

•if „f<’'>owing descriptions “breeder” indicates the self-coloured or seedling form, and

leathered or “flamed” where the self colour has broken into a variegation. A “breeder”
Tulip m.iy at any time break into a feathered or flamed variegation. perdoz. c.ich

Adonis, feathered, finely feathered purple and black on a dazzling white ground, extra Jine 6 6...0 7

,, flftmed and feathered, purple on a snowy white ground, handsome 6 6...0 7

,, breeder, rich violet-purple, handsome 6 6...0 7

flamed and feathered, pretty rose on a white ground 6 6...0 7

Huntor, flamed and feathered, purple on a while ground 6 6 ..o 7

>1 ), breeder, self purple, handsome 6 6...0 7

Annie McGreg^or, flamed, brilliant rose-scarlet on white 10 6...1 o

Bessie, feathered, feathered brilliant purple on a snowy white ground, dwarf, very striking 5 6...0 6

M flamed and feathered, brilliant purple on a snowy white ground per too, 21/- 3 0...0 4

breeder, rich plum-purple, handsome „ 21/- 3 0...0 4

Black Diamond, flamed and feathered, glittering black on a pure white ground, tall

flDcl iKincisonic ^ ^ ^

Colbert, flamed and feathered, chocolate on a bright golden-yellow ground, dwarf and

very .showy per loo, 25/- 3 6...0 4

Demosthenes, flamed and feathered, chocolate on a yellow ground 4 6.. o 5

Dr» Hardy, flamed and feathered, dark scarlet on a bright orange-yellow ground, a

very striking flower, producing a fine effect in flower beds and borders 4 0...0 5

** fsS'thered, extra Jine strain^ fine feathered dark scarlet on an orange-yellow

ground, very beautiful 10 6 .,.i o

Dr. Hutcheon, flamed and feathered, dark chocolate on yellow ground 5 6..,o 6

Elizabeth Pegg,

flamed and feathered, chocolate on a clear white ground, handsome 8 6...0 9

»» >> breeder, soft heliotrope, beautiful per 100, 40/- 5 6...0 6

Friar Tuck, flamed and feathered, purple on white ground, extra fine 7 6...0 8

Georg'e Hardwicke, flamed and feathered, purple and glistening black on snow-

white ground “ 7 g Q g

George Hayward, flamed and feathered, rich crimson-maroon on gold, a very
large handsome flower, producing a brilliant effect in flower beds and borders

per too, 17/6 2 6...0 3

Goldfinder, breeder (syn. Cyclops), bright scarlet with brilli.ant yellow centre, a very

handsome variety ^ g ^ 3

Harry Lowe, feathered, scarlet on yellow ground, beautiful 10 6...1 o

,1 and feathered, scarlet on a yellow ground, handsome and showy 7 6..,o 8

James Wild, breeder, deep olive-brown with yellow base, very handsome 4 6...0 5

Connor, feathered rose on a white ground, very pretty 5 6...0 6

” >> flamed and feathered, rose and white, pretty per too, 17/6 2 6...0 3

tlie Universe, flamed and feathered, flowers large with black markings
on a snowy ground, handsome .8609

Lady Constance Grosvenor, breeder, flower of beautiful symmetry, colour a

lovely cerise-rose with snowy white centre 106 i o

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914,

per doz. each

ENGLISH FLORIST TKiUPS-conlimied. s. d. s. d

La. Circasienne, flamed and feathered, rose and purple on a whitish ground, very

striking 5 6...0 6

Lord Denman, flamed and feathered, large bold flower, marked puce-purple on

clear while, handsome 2i/“ 3 0...0 4

Lord Stanley, flamed and feathered, flower of fine form, very prettily flamed and

feathered mahogany-crimson on a bright yellow ground, per too, 25/- 3 6...0 4

breeder, rieh deep maroon with yellow centre, of beauliful form with

short broad petals per too, 21/- 3 0...0 4

Mabel, flamed and feathered, rose on a white ground, very pretty. Award ok

Merit R.II.S 4 6...0 5

Miss Foster, flamed and feathered, chocolate markings on lilac-grey ground 5 6...0 6

,, ,, breeder, lilac suffused chocolate, very distinct 6 6...0 7

Mrs H. B. Storey, flamed and feathered, dark violet on a white ground 6 6...0 7

Mrs. Barlow, flamed and feathered, crimson on white ground, handsome, per too, 40/- 5 6...0 6

,, breeder, deep rose with white centre 7 6...0 8

Music, flamed and feathered, chocolate-black markings on a white ground 6 6...0 7

,, breeder, flower large of fine form, rich purple 6 6...0 7

Nulli Secundus, breeder, fine dtirk purple with white centre to 6...1 o

Princess Royal, flamed and feathered, crimson-black on a white ground, very showy.

Proserpine, flamed and feathered, glossy black and purple markings on a white

ground ; h.andsome °

Queen of May, flamed and feathered, purple on white, handsome per too, 32/6 4 6...0 5

„ breeder, rich glossy purple with white centre 6 6...0 7

Richard Yates, feathered, elegantly feathered scarlet-maroon on gold 10 6...1 o

„ flamed and feathered, very prettily marked scarlet maroon on gold 7 6...0 8

Rose Hill, feathered rose on a white ground, very pretty 6 6 -.0 7

,, flamed and feathered, rose on white, beautiful 5 6...0 6

Samuel Barlow, flamed and feathered, glowing scarlet-crimson on a glittering

golden ground, flower of perfect form ; a grand variety 8 6...0 9

,, breeder, a very large handsome flower, of perfect form, colour rich

mahogany-brown 5 6...0 6

Sir Joseph Paxton, feathered, finely feathered maroon on a lemon-coloured ground,

handsome 7 6---° 8

,, ,, flamed and feathered, maroon on lemon, very striking

’ per too, 25/- 3 6...0 4

Sulphur, feathered, pretty, feathered mahogany-brown on a yellow ground, fragrant 8 6...0 9

,, flamed and feathered, mahogany- brown on a yellow ground, very handsome

and delightfully fragrant per too, 21/- 3 0...0 4

,, breeder, a beautiful art shade of old-gold, sweetly scented 35/- 5 0...0 6

Talisman, flamed and feathered, violet-black on a snowy white ground, a striking

flower per i°°, 25/' 3 6---° 4

breeder, flower slaty violet, distinct and beautiful 5 6.0 6

Wedding Coat, feathered, black on a dazzling white ground, very fine 6 6...0 7

William Lee, flamed and feathered, glossy black markings on a lemon-yellow ground 6 6...0 7
,, breeder, rich black-maroon, showy 5 6--.0 6

Barr’S Old English Tulips.

Choice Mixture, all with flamed and feathered flowers in great variety of colour. When

massed in beds and borders these Tulips present a charming picture per too, 21/- 3 o... —

Rare and Beautiful Species of Tulips.

The following Tulips are all wild species, and many of them rare. They are all beautiful, and will
be highly appreciated by lovers of hardy bulbous plants. Their right place is the rock garden, where
their flowers are seen to advantage, especially the dainty small species like Batalini, Chrysantha,
Clusiana, Persica, Saxatilis, etc.

per doz. each

Batalini (2), a charming species with dainty flowers of distinct form and colour, soft r d. s. d

chrome with yellow centre, hi. 8 in. Award ok Merit K.II.H 25 0...2 3

Biflora major, a little Caucasian species bearing lovely small cream-coloured flowers,

on branching stems ear/)' r'/r 4/nnA, hi. 8 in. Scarce 9 6.--0 >0

Chrysantha, a lovely little Himalayan species, producing dainty flowers of a pretty

orange-rose outside of petals, inside soft yellow, a gem for rockwork, ht. 6 in — ...2 6

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 95

RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SPECIES OF TULIPS— coK*'«Kca'. per doz. each

Clusiana (The Lady Tulip) (i), a lovely little Tulip, outer petals cherry-red, inner
petals white, with violet centre, ht. 8 in. Plant 6 to 9 in. deep amongst stones or the
roots of other plants, in a warm sheltered situation and fairly light soil per too, 10/6 i 6...0 2

Dasystemon, producing several (lowers on a stem, yellow and white, a showy species

for rock work j g ^ g

Fostcriana (i), a grand species from Bokhara having immense Howers of a gorgeous
glowing scarlet with centre either yellow or yellow and maroon. l<'ll<sr-Cl ASS
Cektificatk R.H.S ,2 6... I 3

Greigii, large (lowers, brilliant orange-scarlet to golden-yellow, black-spotted centre, foliage

beautifully spotted, handsome, ht. 9 in., Extra strong cultivated bulbs 7 6...0 8

Hageri var. nitens, a lovely little Tulip when expanded by the sun, the interior
being of a glowing orange-scarlet with bronzy black centre, ht. 6 in. A fine little
species for pots. Awauij of Merit R.H.S per too, 17/6 2 6...0 3

Kaufmanniana, a rare and beautiful Tulip bearing early in the season large flowers
of elegant form and remarkable beauty, petals large, broad, and reflexing, creamy white
with more or less carmine-red on the reverse, centre yellow. First-Class Certifi-
cate R.H.S 6 6...0 7

Kaufmanniana “ Primrose,” a handsome variety with clear light yellow flowers — ..,5 6

Linifolia, a lovely showy little species with vivid scarlet flowers and bluish prostrate

foliage, charming on rockwork, ht.'6 in [ g

Mauriana (4', a handsome Savoy Tulip, flowers large and elegant, brilliant glowing

scarlet with golden centre, ht. 21 in. Award of Merit R. 11 . S per 100, lo^ i 6...0 2

Montana (2), a pretty little dwarf species, (lowers brilliant scarlet with central black

star 5 g.,.0 6

Persica (The Persian Tulip), a charming little dwarf species bearing several flowers
on branched stems, inside brilliant yellow, outside golden bronze, very fragrant ; a gem
for edgings and rock gardens, ht. 3 in per 100, 12/6 i 9...0 2

Pulchella, a charming little species from Asia Minor, producing in April pretty Crocus-
like flowers ranging from brilliant glowing crimson-carmine to carmine-rose with
blue centre 7 6...0 8

Saxatilis (i), a real gem, flowers delicate I'ose with large bright yellow centre, very

beautiful, ht. 8 in. Award OF Merit R.H.S per too, 15/- 2 3...0 3

Spren£(eri, a beautiful and very showy species, and the latest of all Tulips to bloom ;

the (lowers are of a fiery orange-scarlet with golden anthers, lit. I.;J ft 21 0...2 o

Strangulata (i), a be.autiful Tulip from the Val d’Arno, varying from soft primrose
to jrrimrose-yellow, more or less flushed rose, and generally having a blackish centre,
ht. 15 in. Award of Merit R.H.S per 100,5/6 o 10... —

Strangulata Primrose Gem ” (i), beautiful soft primrose-yellow, a lovely

bedder, ht. 15 inches per too, 7/6 i 3...0 2

Strangulata rubra (i), a very handsome variety, (lowers mahogany-red shaded

primrose-yellow, ht. 15 in. ; a fine bedder per too, 21/- 3 0...0 4

Triphylla, a charming species from Turkestan, flowers varying from light to dark orange,

a gem for rockwork, ht. 6 in ij 0...1 6

Tubergeniana, a handsome new species from Bokhara, bearing about the middle
of May very large handsome flowers opening out to a width of 8 to 10 inches, with
reflexing petals, brilliant vermilion with dark blotches at base, ht. 20 in. Award
OF Merit R.H.S 32 0...3 o

VALLOTA purpurea (The Scarborough Lily), a mo.st valuable Autumn-flowering cool
greenhouse plant, producing on stout stems umbels of 5 or more large brilliant scarlet flowers
which open in succession, thus remaining decorative a long time. It may be planted out of
doors in May, and when in bud potted up for greenhouse or sitting-room decoration.

Established in pots per doz. 18/- & 25/- ; 1/9 &

,, ,, Strong single bulbs (dry) |ier doz. 10/6

X WATSONIA (Bugle Lily), very ornamental and showy bulbous plants, which may be grown
in pots for the cool greenhouse or be planted outdoors in a warm sunny situation. The
plants must be supplied with abundance of water whilst in growth and flowering.

each

s. d

2 6
I o

BARR’S PHYTOBROIWA.

The best manure for Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils, and garden use generally, per cwt , 2i/* ;
56 lbs., 12/6; 28 lbs., 7/6 ; 14 lbs., 4/6; 7 lbs., 2/6.

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

WATSONIA — continued. “

Ardernei, the Large Snowy White Bugle Flower of South Africa, a most lovely plant
for pots in cooi greenhouse, or for sunny warm situations out of doors ; in summer it throws
up graceful branching spikes 3 to 4 ft. high, with very elegant glistening snowy white
flowers of great substance. If the top spike is removed when the flowers are fading the buds
on the lower spikes rapidly develop, and a decoration is thus maintained for two months.

When the plants are in full growth the pots should be kept in saucers of water. The plant
can be easily grown outside a sunny window if the bulbs are potted up in Spring. We
recommend Spring planting, and book orders for .supply from March to April. If planted out
of doors it requires a well-drained light soil into which plenty of old rotted manure has been

worked. In autumn take up and keep dry until planting time per doz. 7/6 O 8

,, ,, ,, Extra strong bulbs, per doz. 12/- & 18/- ; 1/3 & i 8

coccinea., bearing in Summer handsome spikes of bloom of a gorgeous vermilion colour, on

a reddish brown stem, lit. i ft per doz. 5/6 o 6

rosea, producing in Summer spikes of large bright ro.se coloured flowers, ht. 4 ft. ,, 6/- o 7

WINTER ACONITE (Eranthis hyemalis), its golden blossoms early in Spring are very
beautiful, resting on emerald-green cushions of leaves, produce a ch.arming effect in February
especially when associated with Snowdrops, Early Scillas, Chionodoxas, Anemone fulgens,
Anemone apennina, etc. Under trees and in moist situations, where few other
plants will thrive, the Winter Aconite luxuriates, and densely clothes the ground with
its bright green foliage long after the flowers have disappeared. It is a good useful plant
to naturalise in grass, etc. Good flowering roots, per 1000, 18/6 ; per too, 2/-; per doz. -/4 —

,, ,, ,, Extra strong roots ... ,, 22/6; ,, 2/6; ,, -/$ —

WINTER ACONITE, New Species from Asia Minor (Eranthis cilicica), very
distinct from the old Winter Aconite, having larger flowers with bronzy and more finely cut
foliage, and blooming later Cultivated roots, per 1000, 30/- ; per 100, 3/6 ; per doz. -/6

WOOD HYACINTHS, .to Scilla, page 73.

ZEPHYRANTHES {syn. Amaryllis). These Swamp Lilies are a beautiful family of bulbous
plants. All except Candida require greenhouse culture, or they may be grown in a sunny
well-drained situation against a south wall in a deep loamy soil ; as pot-plants (several
bulbs in a pot) they are charming.

Andersoni {syn. Habranthus)— the Golden Zephyr Flower— bearing in late .Summer
handsome little brownish red flowers with golden interior, ht. J ft., per too, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3 —

atamasco, bearing from August to September large pure white flowers, nearly 3 in. long

and 2-J in. across, with yellow stamens, ht. J ft per doz. 4/6 o 5

Candida (The Flower of the West Wind), a fine hardy bulb producing a profusion of
white Crocus-like flowers in Autumn, ht. 8 in. ; valuable for edgings, masses, etc.

per too, 6/6 ; per doz. i/- —

carinata, large handsome flowers measuring 3 inches across, of a beautiful delicate rose

colour, ht. 8 in., late Summer-flowering per doz. 7/6 o 8

rosea, a charming little species, bearing in early autumn flowers of a pretty soft rose with
golden anthers, ht. J ft per doz. 5/6 o 6

BARR’S SELECT LIST OF STRAWBERRIES.

Well-rooted Runners, supplied from August. Less quantities than 50 are charged at a little higher rate.

EARLY. Well-rooted Runners, per loo — s, d

Royal Sovereign, a grand variety both for forcing and open-air culture, bearing very large

handsome conical-shaped fruit of luscious flavour, flesh firm and white, continuous cropper ... 5 o

Vicomtesse H6ricart de Thury, a great and continuous cropper, fruit of medium size,

rich in flavour, and valuable for preserving, a good early forcer 5 o

FOR MAIN CROP.

Bedford Champion, very large handsome fruit with refreshing flavour, arobust grower 6 o

British Queen, very large, of exquisite flavour, requires good cultivation in heavy soil 6 o

Countess, very handsome dark crimson fruit of extra fine flavour, moderate cropper 6 o

Dr. Hogg, large and handsome, one of the best flavoured Strawberries in cultivation, requires

good culture and likes a heavy soil 6 O

Louis Gauthier, a fine new variety, producing an enormous crop of pale pihk fruit of
pleasant pine flavour; the new runners, if stopped beyond the first stolon and left

undisturbed, produce a second crop of fruit in autumn 6 o

President, large and handsome, of richest pine flavour, heavy cropper, and valuable for

general g.arden .and main crop forcing ; it retains its flavour an<l carries well 5 o

Reward (new), one of the best main crop varieties, resembling rather British Queen,

with very barge wedge-shaped fruit, of firm flesh .and bright colour 6 o

Sir Joseph Paxton, handsome solid fruit of delicate flavour, very prolific, a favourite

market variety, as it is hardy and travels well 5 o

The Bedford, be.aring a good crop of handsome round fruit of finest flavour 6 o

BARR 8 l sons, 11 , 12 & 13 Kingf Street, Covent Garden, London. 97

STRAWBERRIES-r«;//«K^rf. LATE. , Well-rooted Runners, per loo-^. rf

Filbert Pine, a fine late variety producing a heavy crop of orange-red fruit, of rich brisk

flavour ; a robust grower, and good for light soils fi o

Givon’S Late Prolific, the /i>les^ late Strawberry, bearing a heavy crop of very large dark

red fruit, firm and of rich brisk flavour 6 o

VERY LATE.

very large dark fruit, conical in shape, valuable for dessert ; it carries well, and may
be forced as a last crop 6 o

Latest, a grand variety with enormous fruit of a fine deep crimson, after Waterloo
but having a richer pine flavour 6 o

Olympia (Peter's), a fine new Sfrawberry, bearing quite late in the season very large fruit
lesembling somewhat in appearance Royal Sovereign, with firm flesh of rich flavour.
Award of Merit R.H.S. 1911 6 o

Strawberry Plants in Small Pots.

Any of the above-named varieties can be had specially grown in small pots to fruit first season
outdoors or for shifting into large pots for forcing per too, 17/6; perdoz. 2/6

TRUE ALPINE AUTUMNAL STRAWBERRIES.

In growing these for Autumn cropping, remove the Spring blossoms in order to induce the plants to
make runners, as these last produce the best fruit.

Well-rooted Runners, per loo— r. d

Bergeri, fruit rich crimson, free bearer 5 o

Millet (new), a fine variety, the fruit measuring up to 2j in. long, vigorous grower 5 o

NEW HYBRID PERPETUAL-FRUITING STRAWBERRIES.

These valuable hybrid Strawberries commence fruiting in Summer, and continue producing until frost
sets in. If grown in pots and removed indoors early in September the plants fruit freely till late in
Autumn. Feed the plants freely during dry weather.

__ ^ . . WcU-rooted Runners, per loo— r. d

Merveille de France, fruit of great size and of very rich flavour 5 o

St. Antoine de Padoue, Ihe largest fruited of these hybrid strawberries, bearing globular

bright red fruit of fine flavour; the most vigorous grower. Award of Merit R.H.S S o

ROSES FOR AUTUMN PLANTING.

Standards, finest named sorts, our selection, including Teas, Hybrid Teas, and Hybrid i. d

I’erpetuals per Joz. 30/- ; each 2/6 & 3 6

Weeping Standards with stems from 3 to 6 ft., price {according to size of stent) each 3/6 to 7 6
^vvarfs or Bush Roses, finest named sorts, for beds and borders, including Teas, Hybrid

Teas, and H.I’.’s, our selection per doz. 9/-, 12/- & 18 o

Climbing Roses, in named varieties 16/-; each i 6

11 >, ,, extra strong plants, each 2/6 & 3 6

Tea-scented Roses in Pots, in named nzx\et\es,, established in pots for forcing, per doz. 30 o

FRUIT TREES.

Specially selected strong healthy Trees. Plant November to March.

Custotners may select their
own varieties or leave
the selection to us>

Fine Trained
Trees.
Standards.

Untrained

Trees.

Standards.

Fine Trained
Trees.
Dwarfs.

Untrained

Trees.

Dwarfs.

Fine Trained
Trees.
Pyramids.

Fine Trained
Trees.
Cordons.

Apples

—

2/6

3/6

2/6

3/6 & 5/6

2/6 & 3/6

Apricots

10/6

3/6

5/6 & 7/6

2/6

Cherries

s/6 & 7/6

2/6

3/6

1/6

3/6

Damsons

—

2/6 & 3/6

2/6 & 3/6

Medlars

—

2/6

1/6

Mulberries

—

7/6

7/6 & 10/6

3/6

Nectarines

10/6

3/6

5/6 & 7/6

2/6

Peaches

10/6 & IS/-

3/6

t/6 & 7/6"

2/6

—

—

Pears

s/6 & 7/6

2/6 & 3/6

3/6 & s/6

2/6

3/6

2/6

Plums

S/6 & 7/6

2/6

3/6 & S/-

1/6

3/6 & s/-

—

Quinces

—

2/6 & 3/6

—

2/6 & 3/6

—

Walnuts

—

s/6 to 10, '6

—

—

—

—

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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

FRUIT TREES— s. d

Blackberries, best American fruiting

varieties, to name per doz. 9/- ; each i o

Currants, best named sorts, p. doz. 4/- to 6 o

Fifrs, strong plants in pots each 3/6 to 7 6

Gooseberries per doz. 4/- to 6 o

Grape Vines, strong planting canes,

each 5/- & 7 6

Grape Vines, Extra Strong Fruiting

Canes each 10/6 to 21 o

s. d

Japanese Wineberry each i 6

Logan berry, a handsome hybrid between
the Raspberry and Blackberry, strong

plants ; each i o

Phenomenal Berry, cross between

Californian Dewberry and Raspberry, each I 6
Nuts (Cob or Filbert) ...per doz. 9/- to 12 o
Raspberries, best sorts, strong canes,

per too, 16/- ; per doz. 3 o

MANURES, SOILS, COCOA FIBRE, etc.

Barr’s Phytotoroma, the best Manure for Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., and for
Flower Borders generally. It should be mixed with the soil beloiv the bulbs at planling time
at the rate of 2 to 3 ozs. to the square yard, and in spring, when the bulbs are showing above
ground, a top-dressing m.iy be given of 3 oz. to the square yard. For Pots, mix Fhytobroma with
the soil, to be used at the rate of i lb. to the bushel, and in Spring, when growth is showing, top-
dress once a fortnight, using a small teaspoonful and well mixing with surface soil. 2-lb. tin, i/- ;
7 lb. 2/6 ; 14 lb. 4/6 ; 28 lb. 7/6 ; 56 lb. 12/6 ; I cwt. 21/- {bags free).

Barr’S Improved Peat-fibre, Shell, and Charcoal Mixture for growing Bulbs m
Bowls, Jardinets, Glasses, etc. Specially recommended for Hyacinths grown m glasses ; ha f hll
the glasses with the preparation, and add water till no more can be absorbed. 1 lace the bulb so
as to rest the base on the preparation, and tie it down with brown paper, leaving an opening m
the centre of the paper for the shoot. When the bulb has well rooted the paper may be removed ;
care must be taken that the material in the glass is kept wet. The same remarks apply to bulbs
grown in bowls, etc. : they must be kept in place till they have rooted. Our Fibre Mixture is sent
out ready for use. 3/6 per bushel ; 1 - peck {bags free).

Basic Slag, per cwt. 6/6 ; per 14 lb. i/-.

Bone Meal {Genuine fine Crushed Bones], best quality, per cwt. 12/6; per 28 lb. 3/6 ; per 7 lb. l/-.

Pure Dissolved Bones, best quality, per cwt. 12/6; per 7 lb. i/-.

Sulphate of Potash, per cwt. 21/- ; per 28 lb. 6/- ; per 7 lb. 1/9.

,, ,, Ammonia, per cwt. 21/- ; per 28 lb. 6/- ; per 3 lb. tin, l/-.

Nitrate of Soda, per cwt. 21/- ; in tins, 6</., i/-, and 2/6 each.

VAporitGi for destroying VVireworm, Woodlice, and other injurious insect life in soil, small tin, <^a. ,
7 lb. tin, 2/- ; 28 lbs., 4/6; cwt., 7/0'i i cwt. li/( 5 . Full particulars on application.

Loam, Peat, Leaf Soil, Silver Sand, each, per bushel, 2/6.

Lime, fine ground, per bushel, 2/- {bags free).

Barr’s Specially Prepared Potting Soil, containing a suitable quantity of Fhytobroma,
per bushel, 2/6.

Peat-fitare, specially recommended for plunging bowls, pots, etc., and as a winter mulch to bulb-beds,
etc., per bushel, 1/6 ; 3 bushels, 4/- {bctgs free^ and full measure guaranteed^).

Cocoa Fibre, per bushel, 1/3 ; 3 bushels for 3/6 {bags free^ and full measure guaranteed).

Small Pebbles and Charcoal, suitable for growing Hyacinths, etc., in bowls and vases
without drainage, (sd. per quart ; 3/6 per peck.

Charcoal (fine twig), per peck, i/- ; per bushel, 3/8-

Fresh Sphagnum Moss, 3/6 per bushel.

USEFUL TOOLS FOR BULB PLANTING, Etc.

Barr’s Special Bulb Planter, specially designed for planting Daftodils and other bulbs in
grass. This tool cuts and lifts a clean circular piece of turf, which is released from the cup when

the second hole is made, and lies ready

Rd 548091

at hand to fill in the holes when the bulbs have
been put in, it being only necessary to remove a little of
the soil from the bottom of the sod. A lime must be

I I chosen for planting when the ground has become soft-

fl II— I (S cn ed after early Autumn rains, and not when in a hard

I hark’s bulb planter. I and baked condition, as it is then impossible to use this,

fl {Highly commended by the Royal or indeed any Other tool with success. By the use of

P Horticultural Society.) Baur’s Si’KCiAL Bulb Plantkr a large quantity of

bulbs may be planted in a very short time, and without the least disturbance of the sward. T he length
of the tool is 38 inches over all, weight about 3 g lbs. The cup is manufactured from high-class hardened
steel and always carries a keen cutting edge.

Supplied in 3 sizes of cup : — To cut out a circular hole 2 inches diameter^

\

10/6 each.

We shall send the medium size (2y in.) if no instructions to the contrary are given.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 99

m

USEFUL TOOLS, ETC. — conihmect.

Barr’s Special Bulb Dibber, Specially

designed for dibbling bulbs into borders, etc. ;
steel sliod, with strong iron tread and cross
wooden handle ; a good strong heavy tool,
weight about 6^ lbs., length 36 inches over all.

9/6 each.

New p£kttcri\ Hoc, a very useful tool for breaking ^

the surface soil in the P'lower Border during dry

weather, and especially in early spring when (Commended by the

Bulbs are just showing; also a useful weeding tool. With 3 ft. handle (41 inches over all and
weight under r lb.), 1/9 each, with short handle (125- inches), 1/3 each.

Barr’s Special Bulb Trowel, made of best steel,

specially designed for lifting and planting bulbs, etc.
It will be found of great value for general garden pur-
poses, and far in advance of the old-fashioned trowel.
2/9 each.

Garden Trowel, solid cast steel, quality^ 5 in., 1/2 ;
Barr's bulb trowel. 6 in , 1/3 ; 7 in., 1/6 each.

The Caxton Cultivator (^Commended by the I9*4)» invaluable for breaking surface soil

in Spring and Summer, 3*prong, with 4 ft. handle, 3/9 each.

The Cuma Cultivator, similar to the Caxton, but witli a 2i-inch handle, 1/6 each.
Hybridising Tweezers, suitable for easily removing pollen from DalTodil flowers, per pair, 2/6.

Glass Pollen Tubes, 9d. per doz.

GARDEN LABELS.

BARR’S

SPECIAL METAL LABELS FOR BULBS, Etc.

With Raised Lettering.

No. 1, with solid metal shank, about 9 inches long. We
specially recommend this for beds and borders. 4/f. each.

No. 2, with .stout wire stem, 6 or 9 inches long ; specially
suitable for pots, etc. (in ordering please state whether a short or
long stem is required). 30?. each.

The above prices include the stamping of any name
reeiuired.

These labels are only made to order, the time taken to execute
an order being generally from 2 to t, weeks.

Labels, Wooden, for pots, etc., painted white, superior quality, packed in bo.ves of 100 each.

4 >»• 5 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. I2 in.

Srf. ... \od. ... i/. ... 1/3 ... 1/6 ... 2/- ... 3/; per 100.

,, ,, for suspending, painted white, superior quality, 4 in., per too, 9/. ; 6 in., per too, i/-

,, „ very stout, best yellow deal, planed and pointed, tarred bottoms, 14 in. long,' ig in.

wide, 5 in. thick, same as we use at our Nurseries. If painted with ordinary white
paint, using raw linseed oil, and written on while paint is wet with Wolff's indelible
ink pencil, will last 3 to 4 years, per lOD, 14/6; per doz., 2/-

Ivo Labels, the most suitable label for naming Daffodils at Exhibitions, made of ivory celluloid, and
printed with indelible black letters. Any name supplied to order. 1/6 per dozen.

BOOKS ON BULB GROWING.

The Bulb Book, by John Weathers, on Bulbous and Tuberous Plants for the open air, stove,
and greenliouse, illustrated .post free

Bulb Growing {Pictorial Practical), by W. P. Wright, illustrated, a concise guide to the culture
of all the most important bulbous plants .post free

Bulbs and their Cultivation, by T. W. Sanders, a practical treatise on the Cultivation of
Hardy and Greenhouse Bulbs .post free

The Book of Bulbs, by S, Arnott, a useful work on the Culture of Bulbs .post free

s. d.

15 6

* 3

9

9

2

100

BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914.

BULB VASES AND BOWLS,

for growins Spring>flowering Bulbs in Barr’s Peat-fibre Mixture.

The vases are of elegant shape, and without drainage holes, thus saving the use of saucers.
They will be found most useful for Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Early Scillas, Snowdrops,
Chionodoxas, Lily of the Valley, etc., either for table decoration or the greenhouse. During Summer
they may be used for standing little pot-plants in and other table decorations.

Barr’s “ Doul-
ton Ware”

Vase, unglazed,
neutral drab
shade.

in. diam., -/g each. Si >n. diam., 2/- each.

4 in. ,, 1/3 », 7 ») 3/* ,»

Barr’s “ Doul.
ton Ware”

Vase, glazed,
in dark or light
green shades.

2^ in. diam., -/g each. Sj in. diam., 2/- each.

4 in. ,, 1/3 ,, 7 i“- >> 3/" »

No. 586.

“ Egyptian,”
dark green
glazed ware.

4 in. diam., i/- each. 6 in. diam., 1/3 each,
8 in. diam., 2/6 each.

No. 5g2.
Dark Green
Glazed Ware.

6 in. diam., 1/3 each. 7 in. diam., i/g each.
8 in. diam., 2/3 each, g in. diam., 3/- each.

No. 7341-
Doulton Fancy
Vase, light
brown glazed
ware, with fancy
border in dark
blue or light
green.

4 in. diam., 1/3 each. si diam., l/g each.

7 in. diam., 2/6 each.

No. 578.

“ G r e c i a n,”
dark green
glazed ware,
with miniature
feet.

6 in. diam., 1/3 each. 7 in. diam., i/g e.ach.

8 in. diam., 3/- each.

No. 8725.

“ 0 c t a g 0 n,”
glazed ware, in
dark green or
very pale blue.

6i in. diam., 1/3 each. 7 in. diam., l/g each.
7j in. diam., 2/6 each.

Japanese
Bowls, in de-
corated Imari
pattern of red
and blue, etc.,
and in decor-
ated blue and
white patterns.

5 in. diam., -/lo each. 8i in. diam., 3/- each,

bin. „ 1/3 >. 9i in. „ 4/'

7 in. ,, l/g ,, to, I in. ,, 6/- ,,

12 in. diam., 8/6 each.

HYACINTH GLASSES.

Plain colours or Fancy Designs, 6 d., 81/., lo.f., i/-, to 1,6 each;
perdoz. 5/6, 7/6, g/6, 11/6, to 16/6.

Wire Supports (brass), 4/6 per doz.

BARR’S NEW PEAT-FIBRE, SHELL, AND CHARCOAL MIXTURE.

Ready mixed for use.

A specially prepared Mixture suitable for growing bulbs in vases, bowls, jardinets, etc. A charming
effect can be obtained by growing spring-flowering bulbs in fancy vases and bowls, with or without
drainage, by the use of our Peat-Fibre, Shell, and Charcoal Mixture; the mixture is light,
clean, and nice to handle, and remains sweet (an important matter where the vases used have no drainage
holes) ; indeed, it is in every way preferable to soil where bulbs are grown in bowls or vases.

Per Bushel, 3s. 6d. ; per Peck, Is. (Hags free.)

HaxeU, IVatson & k'ittey, Ld., London and AyUibtiry.

Telegrams— BARR, LONDON.

Telephone— 410 GERRARD.

Special Notices and Terms of Business.

FREE CARRIAGE OF BULBS.

ALL ORDERS FOR BULBS to value 20s. and upwards sent Carriage Paid to any
Railway Station in the United Kingdom.

PREPAID ORDERS FOR BULBS to value 10s. and upwards sent Carriage Paid

to any part of the United Kingdom.

5% Cash Discount on Bulb Orders of 20s. and upwards.— 1s. in the £ discount
is allowed for Cash with Order {with the exception of the special Collections offered on pa^c'es 4, 5 and 16,
which are strictly nett)^ and this may be deducted by the Customer when remitting, or if this is not
done, a liberal equivalent in goods will be added to the Order. The same discount may also be
deducted from all Bulb Acec^unts of 20J. and upwards when paid within 14 days from date of invoice
{excepting Collections offered on pages 4, 5 and 16, which are nett).

Terms of* Credit. — Our books are made up half-yearly, when all accounts are due nett.

Remittances. — Money Orders and Postal Orders should be made payable at Bedford Street Post
Office; these and all Cheques should be crossed “London County and VVestminsier Bank.’^ Small
amounts may be remitted in Postage Stamps or Coin, in a Registered Letter.

Packag^es.— Boxes, Bags, etc., are charged at cost price, but may be deducted from our account
il returned Carriage Paid within a fortnight. Returned empties should have the sender's name on the
address label for identification^ and an advice sent by post ^ stating date of despatch and name of Railway Co.

CatalO£^ues.— Our Seed Guide is published in January, Descriptive Catalogue of Bulbs and
Tubers for Winter and Spring Planting in January, Hardy Plant Catalogue 1st of March,
Daffodil and General Bulb Catalogues in August. We are always pleased to forward any of these
Catalogues, free of charge, to friends of our Customers on receipt of a line requesting us to do so.

Nurseries at Taplow, Bucks. — Visitors are invited during March, April, and May to see
our magnificent Collections of Daffodils and Tulips in flower ; and during Summer and Autumn
Herbaceous Plants, Alpines, and many rare and beautiful Bulbous Plants. The Nurseries are
atljoining the main line of the Great Western Railway, and are entered from the Bath Road within
(juite a short distance of Taplow Station. Cab rank at Taplow Station.

Gardeners. — We keep a special Register of Gardeners in want of situations, and shall be pleased to
put such in communication with any of our Customers requiring Head Gardeners.

Notices to our Foreign and Colonial Customers.

Prepayment necessary. — Owing to the expense incurred in collecting accounts abroad, we beg that
C ustomers w ill kindly enclose with their Orders a remittance, a draft, or an "order to p ay “ on a London
Bank or Agent ; the remittance should be sutficieni to cover cost of carriage when the ireiglit is required to
1 h“ paid in advance.

Cash Discount 5%. — in the case of Prepaid Orders to value of 20s. and upwards we allow a discount of
IS. in the f from the amount of Bulbs ordered, whielr may either be deducted by the Customer when
remitting, or if this is not done, a liberal equivalent in goods will be added to the order.

Carriage. — No allowance for Carriage can be made in the case of Foreign Orders ; the extra attention
necessary precludes any kind of allowance in this respect.

Packing^. — A moderate charge will be made where special materials have to be used, such as Sphagnum
Moss, (Jil-Silk, or hermetically sealed tin cases, and where any special packing necessitates a great deal of
labour (as in the case of some Plant Orders), when out-of-pocket expenses only will be charged.

Parcel Post Rates.— Australian commonwealth, including Tasmania and Norfolk
Island {P. O. and Orient Lines direct ) : td. per lb. {is. for the first lb.).

NEW ZE.\LAND: under 3 lb. , u. ; 7lb.,2j.; 11 lb., 35. Nearest port of entry should be stated.
UNION OK SOUTH AFRICA (Cape. Natal, Orange Free State, I'kansvaal), ^d. per lb.
INDIA {P. if 0 . Line direct) : Under 3 lb., is. ; under 7 lb., 2S. ; under ii lb., y.

CANADA : under 3 lb., is. ; under 7 lb., 2s. ; under 11 lb., $s.

JAPAN {via Canada, 26 days to Yokohama) : Under 3 lb., 2s. ; under 7 lb., 3.?. ; under ii lb.. 4J.

CHINA {via P. if O. Line direct): Under 3 lb., ; under 7 lb., 2s. \ under ii lb., $s.

UNH'ED STATES of America. Under 3 lb., is. ^d. ; under 7 lb., 2s. 3</. ; under 11 lb., 3^. ^d.
Shippinfif, etc. — In Shipping Bulbs and Plants to Australia. New Zealand. Amcrici, India, and
the Cape, we exercise great care in selecting, preparing, and properly packing the same. Still there are so
many contingencies that we cannot, in any way, hold ourselves ^responsible for the condition in which
Plants or Bulbs reach their destination. Our Customers will confer a favour if they report, on arrival, the
condition of the goods. Our experience in successfully preparing and shipping Seeds, Bulbs and Plants to
India and the Colonies extends over a long period.

Darwin and Cottage Carden Tulips flowering at Barr's Nurseries, Taplow,