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P. R. Barr. G. R. Barr. G. H. Barr. H. R. Barr,

B A RR^S

July —September, 1933.

AUTUMN AND WINTER - FLOWERING BULBS

Crocus Species, Colchicums, Hardy Cyclamen, Sternbergias, Etc.

Also Early Hyacinths, Polyanthus Narcissi, Freesias and Lachenalias for forcing.

CROCUS SPECIES

Autumn, Winter and Early Spring-Flowering.

No Rock or Alpine Garden is complete without these Crocus species, which give a continuous display of bloom from August to March, their bright colours in winter lighting up the garden when few other plants are showing bloom. Many of them are beautiful and rare species, which cannot fail to be acceptable to all lovers of hardy flowers. In the Rock and, Alpine Garden, on grassy banks, and natural- they form a charming picture, while in the Alpine house they are greatly prized. The delightful effect produced by masses of C. speciosus, C. longiflorus, C. Salzmanni, C. Tommasinianus, &c., naturalized in the flower garden or in grass, can only be realized by those who have witnessed it. In nomenclature we have followed Mr. George Maw’s Monograph on the Croci.

Cultural Directions. — Any ordinary garden soil is suitable, but for the rarer species we recommend the addition of a little well-decayed leaf soil, and surrounding the bulbs with sharp sand. The rarer species are most at home in little pockets in the rock garden, facing south-west or west, where they are protected from ground winds and from the early morning sun in winter. Plant the bulbs as early as possible, covering them with not more than one to two inches of soil.

Coloured Plates of Crocus Species. — Complete set of 70 Coloured Plates contained in “ Maw’s .Monograph of the Genus Crocus,” drawn and hand-coloured by the late George Maw, F.L.S., including Coloured Map, showing geographical distribution and dia¬ grams of latitude and longitude of the habitats of all known species. Plates and Map loose in cloth bound case, j£4 4s. Od.

AUTUMN-FLOWERING CROCUS SPECIES AND VARIETIES.

V ery attractive in flower borders, and charming in the rock garden and grass. Grown in pots indoors or planted out in cold frames, or in pockets on rockwork as advised above, they are very beautiful. The earlier-flowering varieties commence to bloom in August, while the later flowering varieties maintain a succession of bloom until the winter species begin to flower in December. Plant in July or August.

We have indicated by a bracket number the relative time of flowering, thus (1) indicates the earliest to bloom, (6) the latest.

BARR & SONS SELECTIONS.

3 each of 18 Autumn-flowering Crocus . 25/-

3 each of 12 Autumn-flowering Crocus

asturicus (3), a species from the .4sturias Mountains, flowers pale mauve to purple-lilac, with darker stripes at base cancellatus albus (3), ranging in habitat from the Ionian Isles to North-west Persia, and from Northern Palestine to Armenia ; large satiny white flowers ,, cilicicus (4), flowers lilac, veined purple at base, pretty

hadriaticus (4), native of the Ionian Isles, Al¬ bania, and the Morea Peninsular, flowers large and showy, pure white with scarlet stigmata

„ chrysobelonicus (4), a very pretty variety, flowers satiny white, with bronze or violet markings at base of petals and orange stigmata ...

,, lilacinus (6), flowers silvery lilac to deeper lilac, with violet and bronze base, throat yellow, stigmata scarlet iridiflorus (syn. byzantinus) (5), a native of Hungary, Western Transylvania, and the Banat ; large rich purple outer segments, inner segments pale lilac, much branched lilac stigmata, very distinct and handsome longiflorus (syn. odorus) (4), native of South Itaiy, Siciiy, and Malta ; charming soft lilac flowers with brilliant scarlet stigmata, delicately scented ... per 100, 42/- ,, ■ melitensis (4), lilac, with variable amount of deeper feathering at base, anthers yellow, stigmata orange-red, violet- scented

marathonisius, see niveus.

medius (3), a fine species from the neighbourhood of Mentone and Spezzia ; flowers lovely rich violet, with handsome purple veining at base, stigmata rich glowing orange-red ; one of the handsomest of the .Autumn-flowering species niveus (syn. marathonisius of Heldreich) (5), producing very large snowy white flowers in November, rare and beautiful ... nudiflorus (4), flowers rich clear purple, a native of the Asturias Mountains, Pyrenees, the Landes, and C^vennes, &c., and at one time naturalized in the Midland counties of England

per 100, 42/-

ochroleucus (6), bearing dainty creamy white flowers with bright orange base and white anthers ; a native of the Lebanon, per 100 35/-

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pulchellus (2), lavender-blue with white anthers and orange-banded throat ; a lovely species found growing in the heathy thickets border¬ ing the Bosphorus

Salzmanni (5), a native of Tangier ; flowers silvery lilac, shaded and feathered on outer petals dark lilac, with bronze towards base ; prefers a moist soil, per 100, 25/- ,, erectophyllus (4), soft clear purple-lilac

flowers with orange stigmata, a hand¬ some free-flowering variety, per 100, 28/-

sativus (The Saffron Crocus) (6), habitat Italy to Kurdistan, large purplish lilac flowers, feathered violet, with long blood-red stigmata and purple base, slightly scented. (Flowering freely when established) ... per 100, 12/6 ,, Elwesii (6), long delicate lilac-coloured

flowers, with pale grey-blue markings at base and showy scarlet stigmata ...

,, Pallasii of Patras (6), globular pale silvery

lilac flowers, faintly veined, with yellow base and scarlet stigmata, a fine variety ... ... per 100, .30/-

,, Seedlings, pale lilac and lilac with dark feathering, etc., all very beautiful

per 100, 28/-

speciosus (2), bright violet-blue flowers, prettily veined, with orange-red anthers, and yellow throat, handsome and showy ; one of the most beautiful .Autumn Crocuses for planting in grass and massing in borders or in the rock garden ; habitat Northern Persia, .Asia Minor, the Caucasus, and Crimea. Award of Garden Merit, R.H.S. per 100, 10/6

speciosus Aitchisonii (3), very large long handsome flowers with sharply tapering petals, china-blue, prettily feathered a darker shade with silvery flush on outer petals

per 100, 17/6 2

,, albus (2), very beautiful white flowers ...

Tournefortii (6), a charming species found grow¬ ing on several of the islands in the Greek .Archipelago, flowers a beautiful clear silvery lilac, with long scarlet stigmata, white anthers and a soft primrose throat ... per 100, 42/-

zonatus (1), rose-lilac, centre yellow with orange zone, very beautiful ; from the mountains of Cilicia ... ... pet" 100. 12/6

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Mixed Autumn-flowering Crocus charming for naturalizing in grass, front of Shrubbery Borders, in Rock

Gardens, &c., per 1,000, 115/-; per 100, 12 '0; per doz., 1/Ih _

BARR’S Summer List of Bulbs for Early planting. 1933.

CROCUS.— WINTER-FLOWERING SPECIES AND VARIETIES.

These Winter-flowering Crocuses succeed the Autumn-flowering species, and weather permitting, are decorative from December to February. They are very beautiful in the ruck garden, grown in cold frames or in pans in the .Alpine House. Plant from August to October.

We have indicated the relative times of flowering by a bracket number after each sort ; thus those marked (1) are the first in this section to flower, and those marked (4) the latest.

3 each of 8 Winter-flowering Crocus {our selection) 15/-.

Per doz. Each

aerius Grey Lady (2), a pretty seedling variety, outer petals heavily shaded deep silvery lilac on a white ground with bronze base, inner petals silvery white, centre deep gold, anthers yellow, stigmata scarlet

ancyrensis (1), the Angora Crocus, flowers bright orange-yellow

aureus var. maesiacus (3), a lovely species bearing beautifully shaped globular flowers of the richest deep golden-yellow and showy scarlet stigmata ; the richest coloured form of C. aureus ... ... ... per 100, 32/6

chrysanthus Bullfinch (3), a beautiful seedling, broad rounded petals feathered outside crimson-purple on creamy yellow, in¬ side pure white with orange throat ...

,, Blue Butterfly (4), a lovely new seedling, outer petals violet-blue with heavy purple blotch and bronze-coloured base, inner petals violet-blue shaded silvery white, centre old-gold, anthers yellow, stigmata scarlet. Award of Merit, R.H.S. ,, Dorothy (3), a strong and vigorous seed¬ ling of chrysanthus fusco-tinctus,

flowers canary-yellow, outer petals shaded and stippled bronzy grey, anthers yellow, stigmata pale yellow ...

Quaintness (3), flowers primrose, outer petals feathered light purple, centre old gold, scarlet stigmata ,, Siskin (3), a charming variety with

pointed petals, outer petals pale canary- yellow, lightly feathered greyish purple,

inner petals snowy white, golden

throat and showy scarlet stigmata ,, Snow Bunting (1), outer petals cream feathered indigo and with bronze base, inner petals creamy white with old-gold centre, anthers yellow, stigmata scarlet

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chrysanthus seedlings mixed, flowers varying from clear yellow to primrose and white, stained and stippled bronze and brown on e.xterior dalmaticus {var. C. of Bowles) (3), flowers of good size, outer petals pale silvery lavender with bronze base, inner petals silvery lilac with old-gold centre, anthers yellow, stigmata orange

Danfordiae (2), a charming species discovered by Mrs. Danford in the Anti-Taurus, having very small yellow flowers, often stippled brown ... Fleischeri (3), a rare species from Eastern Smyrna and the west of the Cilician Taurus ; small white flowers with narrow pointed petals, outside shaded bronze at base, stig¬ mata vivid scarlet

Imperati (4), inner petals violet, outer petals fawn, more or less feathered lavender-violet to black, very beautiful and distinct, delicately fragrant ; found near Naples. Award of

Garden Merit, R.H.S . per 100, 25/-

Korolkowi (1), a handsome species from Western Turkestan, star-shaped flowers when widely expanded, interior rich golden-yellow, exterior densely stippled bronzy grey on a yellow ground ... ... ... ... per 100, 42/-

laevigatus Fontenayi (1), silvery lilac, outer petals heavily feathered violet, centre orange Sieberi (3), soft lavender-blue, with golden-yellow base and orange stigmata ; a charming species, found at high elevadons on mountains of Greece, Crete, &-c., ''ery showy. Award of Garden Merii,

R.H.S . per 100, 21/-

,, H. McD. Edelsten (4), a beautiful seedling variety, interior of flowers soft rose- lilac, outer petals conspicuously

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CROCUS _ EARLY SPRING-FLOWERING SPECIES AND VARIETIES.

These are all very beautiful, lighting up the garden early in the year with bright and varied colours. Very effective early in March massed in grass or in the rock garden. .All the Crocuses offered below are quite distinct from the large spring-flowering Dutch Crocuses (varieties of C. vermis), being dwarfer, with more refined flowers and mostly earlier blooming. Plant from .August to October.

We have indicated the relative times of flowering by a bracket number after each variety, thus those marked (1) are the first in this section to bloom, and those marked (5) the latest.

3 each of 12 Early Spring-flowering Crocus {our selection)

Per doz. Each

14, 6.

biflorus Adami (1), a charming variety from the Cicilian Taurus. Flowers vary from pale silvery lilac to dark violet, all having a yellow base and three feathered lines on outer segments

„ argenteus (^yn. prsecox) (3), a beautiful variety of the Scotch Crocus, outer petals feathered deep purple on a cream ground, inner petals silvery lavender, very pretty ... ... per 100, 25/-

,, Barrii (3), a lovely little well-marked form, flowers white, striped lilac, very free-flowering ; a gem for rock garden ,, Weldeni albus (3), flowers pure white, sometimes slightly stained blue at base, very beautiful

,, Weldeni sulphur variety (3), flowers delicate sulphur-yellow, faintly stippled slaty bronze and shading to slaty bronze at base, anthers yellow, stigmata orange-scarlet

(3), a rare species from Corsica, flowers lavender, outer petals buff, prettily feathered dark purple. Award of Merit, R.H.S. New Species (distributed as C. Heufellianus) (4), producing pretty little flowers of a rich rosy lilac shade with golden centre, anthers yellow, stigmata orange. The outer petals are slightly feathered violet with bronze at base Pestalozzae var. coerulea (3), a charming species from Asia Minor, inner segments pale laven¬ der, outer segments pale purplish lavender with slightly darker feathering, and golden centre, stigmata orange, anthers yellow per 100, 42 -

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Susianus (Cloth of Gold Crocus) (3), rich golden- yellow, striped glossy brown on exterior of petals ; a lovely little species for edgings and the rock garden ... ... per 100, 10/6

Tomasinianus (3), lovely sapphire-lavender ; one of the best to naturalize in grass, remaining long in beauty ; native of Dalmatia and Serbia. Award of Garden Merit, R.H.S.

per 100, 9/6

,, Barr’s Purple (2), a large handsome form, exterior pale silvery-lilac, interior rich glossy purple-lilac with yellow anthers and orange stigmata, very showy and earlier than Tomasinianus, strongly recommended ... ... per 100, 42/-

,, var. pictus (3), a very pretty and strong growing form, lavender with a purple blotch at apex of flower per 100, 21 - vernus L’Unique (5), pretty purplish mauve flowers, with silvery shading ... per 100, 15/- ,, siculus (5), a very small-flowered variety from Montenegro, charming in the Alpine garden, pure white star-shaped flowers

,, Stormcloud (3), a charming hybrid be¬ tween Crocus vernus and Crocus Tomasinianus, having globular broad- petalled flowers of a delicate silvery lavender, the top of the petals having a striking and extensive deep purple- violet blotch

versicolor picturatus (best form of Cloth of Silver Crocus) (3), white, feathered ruby- purple, very pretty and effective, per 100 10/6

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Mixed Winter and Spring-Flowering Crocus Species, charming for naturalizing in grass, Shrubberv Borders, Rock Gardens, &c. ; the flowers are all smaller than the ordinary Crocuses, but they are earlier and more refined. Per 1,000, 95/- ; per 100, 10/6 ; per doz., 1/6.

BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King STREET, CovENT Garden, London.

COLCHICUMS,

Autumn-Flowering Meadow Saffrons.

The great Crocus-like flowers of the Colchicum carpet the ground in September and October with colours ranging from pure white to ruby-crimson, more or less chequered or tesselated. In flower borders or naturalized in grass Colchicums produce a charming effect ; they prefer a good loamy soil, and should be planted with top of bulb 1 inch deep. The foliage does not appear until Spring, and is very

varied. If planted in August and early September, the bulbs bloom almost immediately, but are at their best when established should not be planted in grasslands used lor grazing. The relative times of flowering are indicated (1), (2) and (3).

Barr & Sons’ Selections: — 6 each of 8 varieties, 27/6; 3 each of 8 varieties, 14/-. Per doz.

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Colchicum autumnale roseum (this variety is identical with byzantinus, offered below).

,, ,, album (3), flowers glistening pure white, very effective wlien seen in masses ... ... per 100, 30/- 4 0

,, ,, ,, plenum (3), producing large and very double snowy white flowers, beautiful and rare ... 42 0

,, ,, atro-purpureum, a very charming variety, bearing medium-sized flowers of a rich wine-red colour 16 0

,. ,, plenum (2), flowers rosy lilac, large and very double, showy ... ... ... ... jrer 100, 35/- 5 0

,, Bornmulleri (1), a handsome giant-flowered species of a lovely rose shade, resembling C. giganteum, but hav¬ ing a larger white centre ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... per 100, 48/- 6 6

,, byzantinum (2), soft rose-coloured flowers, perfect in form and produced in great profusion, strong grower,

very beautiful ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... per 100, 48/- 6 6

,, giganteum (1), a grand species from the Zigana Dagh (Gypsy Mountain) in Asia Minor, bearing immense ex¬ panded flowers of a beautiful soft rose shade, with large white centre, remarkably handsome per 100, 75/- 10 6

,, speciosum (1), large handsome flowers, varying in colour from light to bright rosy carmine, petals of great

substance ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... per 100, 42 - 5 6

,, ,, album (2), a grand variety, with very large snowy white flowers of perfect form, remarkably hand¬ some, First-Class Certificate, R.H.S. . 18 6

,, ,, Danton (2), very large well-formed, lightly chequered flowers of a rich glowing ruby-carmine with

large pure white centre, very striking and handsome ... ... ... ... ... 30 0

,, ,, var. illyricum (2), a beautiful variety collected near Salonika, bearing an abundance of large soft

rosy carmine flowers with white centre and golden anthers, very free-flowering.

Award of Merit, R.H.S. . per 100, 48/- 6 6

,, ,, Lilac Wonder (3), a fine new very large-flowered Colchicum with very rich rosy carmine flowers,

a very striking variety of great merit ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 18 6

,, ,, Ruby Queen (3), one of the richest coloured Colchicums, flowers of a glowing deep wine or almost

ruby colour with white centre, very handsome ... ... ... ... ... ... 12 C

,, mixed varieties for naturalizing in wild gardens, woodlands, &c. ... ... . ... per 100, 25/- 3 6

COLCHICUM, Small-flowered Species.

Colchicum alpinum, dainty little flowers of a uniform rosy lilac, flowering early in .August, only growing 3 inches high ... 16 0

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HARDY CYCLAMEN.

These Hardy Cyclamen require perfect drainage and shelter from ground winds and the early morning sun ; at the bottom of old walls facing north, in the rock garden, 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 suitable soil, add a liberal proportion of old mortar rubble with some well-decayed leaf soil and good fibrous loam. The Hardy Cyclamen prefer shallow planting, 1 to I3 in. deep, measuring from top of corm ; they should all be given a good mulching of well-decayed leaf soil after planting, and if the situation is exposed, a light covering of dry leaves or litter in winter is beneficial. These Hardy Cyclamen can be supplied at any period of the year.

Autumn-flowering Hardy Cyclamen. Per doz. Each

Africanum {syn. macrophyllum), flowers blush with purplish centre, heart shaped leaves of enormous size with silvery grey s. d. s. d.

zone, very handsome; plant in a warm sunny situation and give slight protection in cold districts ... ... ... 10 6 10

cilicicum, a pretty species of neat compact habit, flowers light pink with carmine eye, small round deep green silvery-

zoned leaves coloured purple on underside ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 14 0 14

europseum, flowers crimson, sweet-scented, with silver-marbled leaves, .August-flowering (plant 4 inches deep), per 100, 42 - 5 6 0 6

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 leaves. This beautiful species should be largely used as a ground-work to Scillas, Chionodoxas, Leucojurns, dwarf Narcissi, Snowdrops, Mus- caris, &c., its beautiful Winter foliage contrasting charmingly with these little early Spring flowers, per 100, 42/- 5 6 0 6

,, album, producing dainty pure white flowers, followed by beautiful silver-marbled foliage ... ... ... ... 12 6 13

Winter and Spring-flowering Hardy Cyclamen.

coum, flowers pretty deep rose in early Spring, differing from C. ibericum in having green instead of silver-zoned foliage

album, flowers white with purple eye ,, roseum, flowers beautiful soft light n ibericum roseum, pretty rose-coloured flowers ,, rubrum, crimson-coloured flowers ...

,, mixed .

repandum {syn. vernum), bright crimson flowers produced during April the last of the Hardy Cyclamen to bloom .

The varieties of ibericum have round green foliage more or less silver-zoned.

and May, with handsome silver-marbled foliage ;

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AUTUMN-FLOWERING LEUCOJUMS (Snowflakes).

Leucojum autumnale (Acis), white and pink flowers in .Autumn, graceful in pots and in the rock garden, etc., ht. 4 in.;

grow in almost pure sand in shade; quite hardy ... ... ... ... ... ... ••• ••• per 100, 28/-

,, roseum, a lovely little Snowflake from Corsica, producing in Autumn dainty rose-coloured flowers, ht. 4 in.

AUTUMN-FLOWERING SCILLAS.

Scilla autumnalis, producing dainty spikes of purple-blue flowers in .\utumn, ht. 6 in . .

,, chinensis, a little gem for rock gardens and pots, dainty spikes of charming rose-coloured flowers in .Autumn, ht. 6 in.

STERNBERGIA lutea (The Autumn-flowering Lilv of the Fitdd).

An effective Autumn-flowering bulbous plant producing handsome crocus-like flowers of a rich golden-yellow. It likes drained situation on banks or borders facing South, where it should be

a warm, well-

left undisturbed for years. The bulbs should be planted about

4 inches deep, and a covering of dry litter be given in Winter ; after the sun-baking they receive in a hot summer they usually flo^yer pro- f^ggly ; ’ . . . per 100, 17/6; per doz. 2/6

VALLOTA PURP'JREA (The Scarborough Lily).

.A valuable .Autumn-flowering plant for the cool greenhouse or sitting-room, producing on stout stems umbels of large brilliant scarlet flowers which open in succession, thus remaining (Jecorative a l3ng time. The bulbs should be jjotted up in a compost of good leaf-mould and sand, the pots being well crocked. Water sparingly until growth commences. Strong Bulbs, per doz., 18 6 ; each, 1 9

AUTUMN-FLOWERING NERINES iSee Barr’s Daffodil Catalogue).

BULBS FOR EARLY FORCING.

The Hyacinths offered below are generally ready for despatch by the middle of August ; Polyanthus Narcissi and Freesias third to fourth week in August ; Lachenalias and Extra Early Tulips about the middle of August.

EARLY WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS.

Finest French-grown Bulbs.

These charming little Hyacinths are of great value for early forcing, and may be had in bloom during November, December and January by successional plantings. Several bulbs in a pot make a charming Winter decoration for the greenhouse or sitting-room, while they may be successfully grown in bowls of our Peat-Fibre, Shell and Charcoal Mixture (5/6 per bushel; 1/6 per peck), or Pebbles and Water.

White Roman Hyacinth, Strong Bidbi ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... per 100, 32/6 ; per doz. 4/6

,, ,, ,, Extra Selected Bulbs ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ,, 42/-; ,, 5/6

„ ,, ,, Extra Large Bulbs, producing a greater number of spikes ... ... ... ... ,, 55/-; ,, 7/6

EXTRA EARLY CHRISTMAS-FORCING HYACINTHS.

We can confidently recommend these three Hyacinths for maintaining a succession of bloom indoors succeeding in time of flowering the White Roman Hyacinths.

Barr’s Early Pink, spikes of charming soft pink flowers, delightfully scented ... ... ... ... ... per 100, 42/- ; per doz. 5/6

Barr’s Early White, spikes of pure white flowers, a fine companion to Barr’s Early Pink ... ... ... ,, 42/-; ,, 5/6

Barr’s Early Blue, spikes of charming pale porcelain-blue flowers, a good companion to the above varieties ,, 42/-; ,, 5/6

LARGE-FLOWERED PREPARED HYACINTHS FOR EARLY FORCING.

These Hyacinths are harvested specially early, and so prepared as to be capable of being quite easily forced into bloom by January. The bulbs should be potted up as soon as received, plunged in a cold airy frame, and removed indoors to gentle heat about the middle of November (not earlier). They may also be grown in bowls in our Peat-Fibre Mixture.

Strong Selected Bulbs Extra Strong Selected Bulbs

Coral Queen, beautiful coral-rose Dr. Lieber, deep lavender-blue Gertrude, bright rose-pink Lady Derby, lovely soft flesh-pink. La Victoire, brilliant rose-crimson L’Innocence, pure white Marie, dark violet-blue

Schotel, light blue .

Yellow Hammer, delicate yellow

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PREPARED CYNTHELLA OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS FOR EARLY FORCING.

Pure White, Bright Rose, Crimson, Light Blue, Deep Lavender-Blue, Delicate Yellow . each colour, per 100, 25/-; per doz. 3/6

POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS FOR EARLY FORCING.

Paper White Snowflake Improved, producing trusses of beautiful snow-white fragrant flowers, and may be had in bloom with the Roman Hyacinth if treated in the same way ... ... ... ... ... Strong Selected Btdbs per 100, 18/6; per doz. 2/8

Grand Soleil d’Or, Fine Selected Stock, bearing clusters of very bright showy flowers, perianth golden, cup deep brilliant orange ; especially recommended for forcing in pots and boxes, and can easily be brought into bloom by January ... per 100, 18/6; per doz. 2/8

SWEET-SCENTED FREESIAS.

Potted up in August, Freesias may be had in flower at Christmas by gentle forcing, while by giving less warmth a succession of bloom may be obtained from January to April. Plant from August to October, 6 corms in a 5-inch pot, or 12 in a 7-inch pot. The top of the corms should be buried 1 j inches below the surface of the soil, which should be composed of equal parts of loam, leaf mould, sand and well-decayed manure. Good drainage is essential. Stand the pots outside on a sunny border and keep them slightly shaded, only giving water sparingly until growth is showing. In October remove to the sunny part of a greenhouse and give plenty of air. Excelsior, bearing on erect spikes handsome flowers of great substance, cream-coloured with faint touches of orange ; strong vigorous grower, very fragrant ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Extra strong corms per 100, 15/-; per doz. 2/3

Leichtlini major, an old favourite bearing creamy white flowers with orange blotch ... ... ... ... per 100, 12/6; per doz. 1/9

Refracta, flowers white with soft yellow blotch, robust grower and free bloomer. ... Extra large corms per 100, 12/6; per doz. 1/9

,, Purity, bearing elegant sprays of snowy white flowers, highly prized for cutting ... ... ... per 100, 12/6; per doz. 1/9

Barr’s Beautiful New Primrose and Yellow Shades Mixed, fine seedling forms with very large open flowers, pale to full primrose and rich

yellow with orange blotch, borne freely on branching sprays, delightfully scented ... ... ... ... per 100, 30/-; per doz. 4/-

Barr’s Beautiful New Hybrids Mixed, a charming strain, the result of hybridizing many varieties, rose, pink, ruby, salmon, coppery bronze, apricot, yellow, primrose, and lavender shades, &c., all delightfully scented . per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6

LACHENALIAS (Cape Cowslips).

Very beautiful greenhouse plants flowering in early Spring. Pot J to 1 inch deep in August-September in a compost of loam, sweet leaf soil, sand and well-decayed cow manure ; place the pots in an airy greenhouse or cold frame and give plenty of air but very little water until the bulbs have made foliage. In early November, before cold weather sets in, remove the pots to the greenhouse where the temperature does not fall below 40° at night, nor exceed 55° by day.

3 each of 6 Beautiful Varieties (our selection) . 17/6 p>er doz. each

Nelsoni, large rich golden-yellow bells and reddish stem, very free-flowering, early . 9/6 -/lO

Whitewell Hybrids Mixed, a very fine vigorous growing strain, embracing all shades of yellow and orange with coloured

margins and coral-red shading at top. .Award of Merit, R.H.S. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10/6 1/-

BARR’S EXTRA EARLY TULIPS. For Early Forcing.

These tulips are specially prepared for early forcing ; those marked * may be forced into bloom by Christmas or shortly after.

To obtain early flowers the bulbs should be potted or planted in boxes and plunged out-doors or in a cold frame. Those varieties marked * should be brought into warmth about the second week in December ; those marked t about the end of the third week in December, and those marked § early in January, when the temperature should be maintained at 65* to commence with being gradually raised to 75°. These Extra Early Tulips generally flower within a fortnight from the time they are brought into warmth.

Extra Early Single Tulips.

+ De Wet, fiery orange stippled orange-scarlet *Fred Moore, terra-cotta with golden-buff tinge ... fPrince of Austria, brick-red shading to buff-orange *Rose Grisdelin, a most beautiful full rose colour ... *Vermilion Brilliant, rich dazzling scarlet ...

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Extra Early Double Tulips.

*Couronne d’Or, flowers yellow flushed orange ... fMurillo, delicate rose flushed white, beautiful

Extra Early Darwin Tulips.

^Princess Elizabeth, rich soft rose-coloured flowers fWilliam Copland, a lovely soft lavender colour ... § William Pitt, fine deep strawberry-red flowers ...

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BARR 8c SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King St., Covent Garden, London, w.c.2.

Our Complete Catalogue of Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, full list of Lachenalias, etc., will be forwarded early in August.