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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF DAFFODILS

EPITOMIZED DIET OF HARDY BULBS AND PLANTS,

SULPHUR HOOP PETTICOAT DAFFODIL

(Narcissus corbularia citrina).

“It is a bold and shapely flower of a soft sulphur
tint, ' the colour having a luminous quality, the flower
being like a little lamp of pale yellow light.’ "

Extract and Illustration front " The Garden
17/A March, 1883.

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DAFFODIL, OR NARCISSUS.

The most beautiful of all Spring flowers is the Daffodil, and its hardiness is beyond all question. The
older kinds have withstood uninjured our severest winters for centuries ; and the new ones now offered have
remained uninjured in the open ground during the late series of severe and protracted winters. Its blossoms
withstand frost, snow, rain, and wind, longer than any other spring flower, and this was observed by Shakspeare,
when he wrote- "Daffodils,

That come before the swallow dares, and take
The winds of March with beauty . "

(K®* THE ALDBOROUGH COLLECTION OF DAFFODILS, of which we are the fortunate possessors, is the
most complete and unique set of hardy Daffodils ever brought together by an amateur, and exhibit in a most
marked degree the industry and enthusiasm of their cultivator, the late lamented eminent horticulturist the
Rev John Nelson, of Aldborough Rectory. The collection is represented by nearly 150 sorts, embracing almost
all the kinds known to amateur horticulturists of the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries, and to
Salisbury, Sweet, Haworth, Herbert, and Baker of the present century, and, in addition to these, the recent new
hybrid varieties which rank in point of beauty with the magnificent orchids which have been brought into cultiva-
tion within the last few years. These new hybrid Daffodils are the result of crosses between the different
varieties of the Trumpet Daffodil and the varieties of Poeticus on the one hand, and the Trumpet Daffodil and
Montanus on the other. Unfortunately, the gentlemen who produced such wonderful results, and made so many
grand additions to a family already rich and varied, have left on record so little data, that we can but surmise
how the work was accomplished. However, we know for certain that a cross between the Trumpet and
Poeticus Daffodils gives Incomparabilis, Parkinson's Peerless Daffodil. Assuming, therefore, that this result
is followed by crossing Incomparabilis and Poeticus, what is more natural to expect than Barri, which is simply
a reduced Incomparabilis. Then again cross Barri and Poeticus, and we imagine the outcome would he
Burbidgei, which is a Poeticus with the crown somewhat larger and retaining the colours of the first hybrid, viz.
Incomparabilis. The Eucharis-like Daffodil, Leedsi, we think most likely a cross between Trumpet Albican's and
Montanus. The most perfect of all hybrid Daffodils, viz., Nelsoni, would, we think, result from a cross between
Trumpet Bicolor and Poeticus, or Macleai possibly assisted, as the Nelsoni’s are large forms of Macleai, the
most perfect of miniature Daffodils ; besides the foregoing results in the production of hybrids there is amongst
the new Daffodils of the Trumpet section great variety both in size and colour, which we conclude to be the
result of seeding the varieties of the Magni-coronatse Group,

A remarkable feature in many of these hybrid Daffodils is the strongly marked orange-scarlet crown, which
we imagine would come from Poeticus poetarum ; and others, again, have the crown dark yellow, light yellow
canary-yellow, primrose, silver-white, and some apricot-coloured. The late Mr. Nelson raised a’ few seedling
Daffodils of considerable character, and had he lived a few more years, he doubtless would have made
valuable additions to this family. The Rev. Wolley Dod has for some years past been forming a collection of
Daffodils ; we hope he will bring some of his energy to bear on the hybridization of this family, and from his
personal experience tell us how all these beautiful modern varieties were made. Two Coloured Plates of New
Daffodils issued with The Garden represent some of the hybrids alluded to above, and those who are desirous of
acquainting themselves with the interesting literature of the Daffodil, and the monographs which have been
written of this family, should purchase Burbidge’s admirable work, which is beautifully illustrated, and written
in a most charming style.

“ It has been observed," says Mr. Burbidge, "that these beautiful Daffodils are never seen to better advan-
tage than when planted on the moist margins of lakes and streams, or islands, where their golden nodding
flowers contrast with the coerulean reflection in the limpid water below." 5

This seems also to have occurred to Keates, who, in one of his beautiful poems, asks

" What first inspired a bard of old to sing
Narcissus pining o'er the untainted spring?"

Shelley speaks of the Daffodils thus —

“ And Narcissi, the fairest among them all,

Who gaze on their eyes in the stream's recess,

Till they die of their own dear loveliness."

Wordsworth pays a graceful tribute to the Narcissus—

" When all at once I saw a crow'd
A host of golden Daffodils,

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

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Culture and Adaptation. — The Daffodil may be grown in any soil and situation, but it thrives best n
a fertile loam. In planting;, the top of the bulb should be three to four inches below the surface ; but when it is
planted in permanent beds, &c., and summer flowers are cultivated over it, we have known the roots in such
cases planted at a depth of 12 inches. In beds the larger flowering Daffodils are charming, and for edgings
the dwarf growing kinds are most beautiful. In flower borders and shrubberies groups of Daffodils look
splendid. For naturalization in woodland walks, semi-wild places, on the margins of lakes, streams, and planta-
tions, and also amongst grass, few hardy flowers look so natural and pleasing as the Daffodil

A selection, consisting of varieties from the three groups, gives a succession of flowers from February till
June. The Trumpet Section of Daffodils flower in succession, one variety following the other from February
till the end of April. The Nonsuch Section of Daffodils begin flowering in March, and succeed each other till May.
The third group of Daffodils, the Poet’s Narcissus, the Tazetta or Bunch-flowcred Daffodils, &c., commence
flowering early in April, and furnish a succession of flowers till June.

Cut blooms of Daffodils are most elegant in vases, and are in abundance at a season when other flowers
are scarce. They also supplement and mix admirably with hot-house flowers. For three months in Spring
cut flowers from our collection of Daffodils will be exhibited at the v arious Spring Shows and Fortnightly
Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, also at the Spring Flower Show held at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Awards, etc., from the Royal Horticultural Society at sundry times for our Exhibitions of DAFFODILS.

Two Gold Banksian Medals, One Silver Banksian Medal, One large Silver Gilt Floral Medal, and
several other Medals, with numerous Votes of Thanks and many Certificates for individual Daffodils.

Also from Royal Botanic Society, Regent's Park, many Awards and Certificates.

OUR OWN SELECTIONS.

Inexpensive Daffodils from Groups I., II., and III., to plant In Grass, Orchards, and by the side of

Streams and Lakes.

.1000 in 10 var. 84/, in 20var. 100/, in 3ovar. 140 o
. 500 in 10 var. 42/, in 20 var. 60/, in 30 var. 80 o
. 100 in 10 var. 10/6, in 20 var. 15/, in 30 var. 21 o

Choice mixed, for naturalization per 1000, 63/ ; per 100, 7/6 ; per doz.

Fine „ ,, ,, „ 4 */; .. S/6 !

The Great Nonsuch Daffodil, mixed yellow varieties ,, &o/ ; „ 7/6; ,,

50 in 10 var. 6/0, in 17 var. 8/0, in 25 var.
30 in 10 var. 4/0, in 15 var. 6/o, in 30 var.
12 in 12 varieties 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 to

1 6
z o
1 6

3 each of 50 varieties 84/ & 105

1 „ ,, 30/ & 4 2

3 each of 23 varieties 42/ & 63

.16/ & 25

The Aldborough Collection of Daffodils.

5 each of 12 varieties 21/, 30/, or 42

3 .. .. 1 S/» 2r /. or 30

2 ,, ,, 10/6, 15/, or 21

.5/6, 7/6, or 12

1 M ,, 10/ OC 25 O A II It O/'-'* //'-'» 1 * u

N.B.— ' The Grouping of the Daffodils is intended to assist purchasers in making their own selections ; each
group represents a distinct feature in the shape of the flower, which is fully explained in the notes.

DAFFODIL, DAFFADILLY, DAFFADOWNDILLY, LENT LILIES, OR TRUMPET NARCISSUS.

Group I.— MagM-coronatue of Baker, Ajax of Haworth, Pseudo-Narcissus of Parkinson, which includes
Bulbocodlum or Corbularia (Hoop Petticoat or Medusa's Trumpet).

Distinguishing Character. — Crown or trumpet as long or rather longer than the divisions of the perianth.

The first systematic arrangement of this family is found in Parkinson’s “ Paradisi in Sole Paradisus
Tcrrestris ; or, A Garden of All Sorts of Pleasant Flowers,” published 1629, the author describing 94 kinds of
Daffodils. Haworth, in 1831, published his Narcissus Monograph as a Supplement to Sweet’s “ Flower Garden,”
and about the same time Dean Herbert embodied in his “ Amaryllidaceas ” the result of a careful study of the
genus Narcissus from living plants in English gardens. Baker's review of the genus Narcissus appeared in the
Gardeners' Chronicle, 1870. Burbidge's "History and Culture,” with coloured plates and descriptions of all
known species and principal varieties of Narcissus, was published 1875. Mr. Burbidge's book is written in a
most charming style, and traces the literature of the Daffodil as far back as 1570, when Lobel alludes to the
culture of the Narcissus. .

The Aldborough Collection of Daffodils, which we describe in our present issue, embraces many very fine
varieties, few of which were known to Mr. Burbidge in 1875. 1 he new Daffodils are indicated by an •.

The Trumpet Daffodils flower in the following succession : Cambricus and Obvallaris generally commence in
February, and are closely followed by Nanus, Minor, f purius, the native Lent Lily (Pseudo-Narcissus), Lobularis,
and the early-flowering varieties of Bicolors, viz., Horsfieldi, Empress, etc. These again are followed by Lorifolius,
Lorifolius Emperor, Maximus, Major, Rugilobus, Bicolor, Bicolor maximus, Bicolor primulinus, Princeps, etc.

The Grand Trumpeters include all the varieties of Bicolor, Lorifolius Emperor, Maximus, Major, Princeps,
Rugilobus, Spurius, Telamonius, etc., also all the other new large Trumpet Daffodils, except Humei, Exquisite,
and William Goldring, these three remarkable hybrids have the divisions of the perianth overlapping the
trumpet, thus indicating in this cross a touch of Montanus ; Bicolor primulinus, Bicolor }. B. M. Camm and
Mrs. I . B. M. Camm are very distinct and beautiful ; Cernuus pulcher is a beautiful white Ajax ; Shirley Hibberd
is elegant in outline; Hudibras is a very characteristic flower; John Nelson is the noblest flower in the

group.

Hoop Petticoat (Corbularia con-
splcua), golden-yellow , charming
in hots and as edges .. per 100, 18/
Hoop Petticoat (Corbularia Clusll,
syn. alba), pure white, home-grown
roots , per pot of 6 roots, 3/6 ; col-
lected roots, per pot of 6 roots, 2/6
Hoop Petticoat (Corbularia cltrl-

na), beautiful sulphur colour

Absclssus, sulphury white, trumpet

yellow

Albicans, white, trumpet primrose

per doz.

each,
s. d.

‘Blcolor albldus, sulphury white ,

trumpet golden

....•Bicolor Empress, white, trumpet
golden, very large and early

...•Bicolor Horsfleldl, white, trumpet

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..•Bicolor J. B. M. Camm, -

primrose trumpet, the most beau-
tiful of all

..•Bicolor Mrs. J. B. M. Camm, white,
sulphur trumpet , most beautiful...

•Bicolor maximus, white, beautifully
imbricated, trumpet golden, very

large

..•Bicolor primulinus, primrose,

trumpet yellow, very large

..•Blcolor sulpburescens, sulphury,

trumpet yellow, very large

.. Blcolor anceps, sulphur, trumpet

golden

.. Brevlflos, sulphury white, trumpet

yellow

..*Backhousel,jK///iMzy white, trumpet

yellow, very distinct

. . Cambricus, sulphury white, trum-
pet yellow, very early

per doz. each.

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Capax (Eystettensis),^/^ Anne's

primtose- coloured Double Daffodil io 6...1 o

Ceriums, silvery while 10 6...1 o

♦Cernuus pulcher, white, primrose

trumpet, changing to white, very

large 15 0...1 6

*Cowani, white , trumpet sulphur ,

distinct small flower 5 6

♦Edith Barber, primrose, trumpet

yellow, small and dwarf, very

beautiful 2 6

♦Exquisite, sulphury white , trumpet

prhnrose, very early and distinct . 36 0...3 6

*F. W. Burbidge, white, sulphur

trumpet , very handsome 36 o. .3 6

^Gladstone, perianth and trumpet

light yellow 10 6...1 o

*Hudibras, yellow, large and very

distinct 21 0...2 o

*Her Majesty, perianth and trumpet

fine light yellow 10 6...1 o

*Humei albidus, sulphury white,

trumpet yellow, very distinct 7 6...0 9

*Humei albidus paradoxus, sul-
phury white, trumpet yellow, very

large and distinct 2 6

*Humei concolor, uniform yellow 2 6

*Humel concolor monstrosus, uni-

form yellow 3 6

*John Nelson, golden-yellow, large

and very ha?idsome 10 6

Lady Doneraille, perianth and

trumpet fine pale yellozu 10 6...1 o

Lent Lily, or Daffadowndilly
(Daffodil of English Meadows,
Copses, etc.), sulphury white,

trumpet yellow per 1000, 42c ;

per 100, 7*. 6 d.

1

6.. 0

3

Lent Lily, double, a very rare
English bulb

10

6... 1

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Lobularis, sulphury, trumpet yellow,
small and dwarf.

2

6...0

3

Lobularis plenus, dwarf, double
yellow

2

6...0

3

Lobularis plenus odoratissimus,

dwarf, double yellow, sweet-scented

s

6...0

6

. Lobularis grandiplenus, yellow,

very double and dwarf 3

. Lorifolius, sulphur, trumpet golden ...
.♦Lorifollus Emperor, primrose, golden.

trumpet . very large 21

Major, golden-yellow, very large ... 2

..♦Major luteus, yellow, with large

gashed trumpet 5

Maximus, golden-yellow, very large 4
..♦Milneri, perianth and trumpet sul-
phur, small neat fiower

.. Minor , fine golden -yellow, rare species 5
.. Moschatus, white, sulphur trumpet 10
..♦Mooreanus, light yellow, with long
narrow regularly lobed rich yellow

trumpet, very distinct

.. Nanus, yellow , a fine dwarf species
for edging , very early, per 100. 15 s. 2
.. Obvaliaris (The Yellow Tenby
Daffodil) a very early and dis-
tinct species per ico, 15J. 2

.. Princeps, sulphury white, trumpet

yellow, very large per 100, 15s. 2

. . Rugilobus, sulphury white, trumpet

yellow, large per 100, 15*. 2

..♦Shirley Hibberd, yellow , large and

very distinct 25

.. Spurius, yellow, very distinct and

large per 100, 15*. 2

,.*Stellatus, perianth and trumpet

yellow , handsome 7

.. Telamonius plenus, large, double
golden-yellow, largest roots, per

100, ys. 6 d. 1

.. Telamonius plenus, large , double
golden-yellow, second size roots,

per 100, 5*. 6 d. 1

.. Torluosus, white, trumpet prim-
rose 10

..♦Volutus, periajith and trumpet
primrose , very distinct and hand-
some

..♦William Goldring, white , trumpet
primrose, very distinct 36

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THE MOCK-DAFFODIL WITH CHALICE-SHAPED CROWN.

Group II.— Medii-coronatss of Baker, Queltta, Phllogyne, etc., of Haworth, Peerless, Nonsuch, etc.,

of Parkinson.

Distinguishing Character. — Crown half as long as the divisions of the perianth , hut in one or two cases

three-quarters as long.

It is pretty generally supposed that the varieties in this group are hybrids (excepting, perhaps, Juncifolius).
It is true, Incomparabilis is found wild in France and Spain, but Dean Herbert and others have produced it by
crossing Poeticus with a Trumpet Daffodil. Macleai is considered by Baker between a Tazetta and a Trumpet
Daffodil. Although we have no positive data as to the parentage of the new hybrids described in this group, we
think it may fairly be assumed that Poeticus and the Trumpet Daffodils gave all the varieties of Incomparabilis.
which have always the crown yellow j Poeticus or Montanus, with Cernuus or Albicans, gave the varieties of
Vinccnti, which have the perianth white, or sulphur-white, and the crown always canary-yellow. The same
cross would give Leedsi “ the Eucharis-like Daffodil,” which has the perianth white, and the crown white, or
primrose, changing to white. Poeticus and Bicolor would give Nelsoni. Poeticus and Incomparabilis would
give Barri, which may be considered a small Incomparabilis.

The varieties in this group commence flowering in March and furnish a succession till May.

pci doz. each. per doz. each.

s. d. a. d. s. d. s. d.

Incomparabilis, double yellow,

" Butter and Eggs" per ioo,'7*. 6if. 1 6...0 3

Incomparabilis, double white,

orange nectary ,' 1 Eggs and Bacon" 3 6...0 4

Incomparabilis, double white, sul-
phur nectary," Codlings andCream" 6...0 6
. Incomparahllls, yellow, crown

sometimes stained. ..per 100, 7*. 6 d. 1 6...0 3

•Incomparabilis aurantius, yellow,

crown stained per 100, io.t 6 d. 2 0...0 3

Incomparabilis seml-partltus,
pale primrose, cup sulphur, and

deeply lobed, very rare 2 6

♦Incomparabilis concolor, yellow 4 6...0 6
.♦Incomparabilis concolor expansus,

large spreading crown 5 6...0 6

, •Inoomparabllls conoolor, Edward

Hart, yellow, very distinct 7 6...0 9

.♦Incomparabilis concolor, Frank

Miles , crown tinged, large flower 15 0...1
.♦Incomparabilis concolor grandl-

florus, large flower 5 6.. o

.•Incomparabilis concolor minor,

yellow 5 6...0

.♦Incomparabilis concolor nanus,

small flower per 100, ior. 61 i. 2 0...0

.♦Incomparabilis concolor stellatus,

starry-flowered 4 6...0

.♦Incomparabilis Leedsil, yellow,
ctown stained orange-scarlet

per xoo, r5r. 2 6...0

.♦Incomparabilis Leedsil, Charles
James Backhouse, yellow, crown

orange-scarlet, splendid 5

♦Incomparabilis Leedsil expansus,

targe spreading crown 5 6„.o

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*Incomparabilis Leedsli marglna-

tus, yellow , crown edged orange-

scarlet 4 6...0 6

*Incomparabilis Leedsil minor,

yellow, crown stained orange- scar let 3 6...0 4

#Incomparabilis sulphureus sul-
phur, crown yellow 3 6...0 4

*Incomparabilis sulphureus aureo-

tinctus, crown orange-stained ... 3 6...0 4

*Incomparabilis sulphureus ex-

pansus, large spreading crovm ... 5 6...0 6

*Incomparabilis sulphureus

grandiflorus, large flower 5 6...0 6

# Incomparabilis sulphureus Leed-

sii, large flower, with conspi-
cuous orange-scarlet stained crown 10 6... 1 o

*Incomparabill8 sulphureus stel-

latus, starry-flowered 5 6...0 6

*Incomparabilis albidus, sulphury

white, crown yellow 5 6...0 6

*Incomparabili 1 albidus elatus,

tall and handsome 7 6...0 9

*Incomparabilis albidus elongatus,

long elegant crown 2 6

*Incomparabilis albidus expansus,

cup large and spreading 10 6...1 o

*Incomparabilis albidus Leedsii,

large flower with conspicuous

orange-scarlet stained crown 7 6...0 9

*Incomparabilis albidus major,

large-flowered 5 6...0 6

*Incomparabilis pallldus auran-

tius, large white flowers, with

orange-tinged crown 7 6...0 9

*Incomparabllis pallidus, Princess

Mary of Cambridge. ?iew 3 6

#lncomparabilis albus, white,

crown yellow 7 6...0 9

*Incomparabilis albus aureo-tinc-

tus, crown stained orange 10 6...1 o

# Incomparabilis albus Cr&wfordl,

large flower 2 6

*Incomparabills albus elatus, tall ,

large flower 15 0...1 6

#Incomparabills albus Harpur

Crewe, large flower 10 6...1 o

*Incomparabilis albus magnifleus,

large flower ...2 6

*Incomparabilis albus Milneri,

crown tinged orange 2 6

*Incomparabilis albus nanus,

dwarf, small flower 15 0...1 6

*Incomparabilis albus Stella,

very early 3 6...0 4

,#Vincenti gloriosus, white, crown

canary-yellow, medium-sized flower 15 o...i 6
,* Vincent! Katherine Spurrell,
white , crown canary-yellow , large

flower 2 6

♦Vincent! Minnie Hume, white,

large canary -yellow crown 3 6

♦Vincenti Miriam Barton, delicate
primrose , crown canary-yellow ... 15 0...1 6

per doz. each.

a, d. 8. d.

*Vlncenti stellatus, white, crown

canary-yellow, starry flower 15 0...1 6

*Leedsi, white, crown silvery-white 25 0...2 6

*Leedsi amabilis . long lemon crown 15 0...1 6

#Leedsi galanthiflorus major, large

drooping flowers 2 6

*Leedsi galanthiflorus minor, me-
dium sized drooping flowers 2 6

*Leedsl Gem, lemon cup, model form 3 6

*Leedsi gloriosus major, with

canary crown 21 0...2 o

*Leedsi gloriosus minor, with small

canai y crown 15 0...1 6

*Leedsi superbus, silver-white cup 25 0...2 6

*Barri, yellow 7 6...0 9

*Barri albidus, sulphury white ,

crown yellow 7 6...0 9

*Barri albidus expansus, spreading

crown 10 6. ..I o

*Barri albidus aurantius, orange-

stained crown 15 0...1 6

*Barri albidus John Stevenson,

sulphury white, large spreading

crown 7 6...0 9

*Barri albus expansus, white,

crown yellow 21 0...2 o

*Barri albus stellatus, white, crown

citron 10 6...1 o

*Barri albus, aureo-tinctus, white,

lemon crown, tinged orange 10 6...1 o

*Barri albus Beauty, white, crown

yellow , edged scarlet 3 6

*Barri conspicuus, yellow, crown

conspicuously edged scar Itt 25 0...2 6

*Barri conspicuus minor, yellow,

crown edged orange-scarlet 15 0...1 6

*Barri stellatus sulphureus, prim-
rose, crown yellow, flower starry . 10 6...1 o

*Barri sulphureus, primrose, yellow

crown 5 6...0 6

*Barri sulphureus minor, sulphur,

crown yellow 10 6...1 o

*Nelsoni, white, crown yellow 2 6

*Nelsoni major, large flower 3 6

*Nelsoni minor, small flower 2 6

*Nelsoni pulchellus, small flower,

beautifully imbricated 3 6

Juncifolius, a chatming small

yellow species 5 6...0 6

Macleai, white, crown yellow, a

miniature bicolor 3 6...0 4

Montanu3, white, a rare species 3 6

Odor us, rich yellow, crown deeply

lobed per 100, 7,6 1 6...0 3

Odorus minor, rich yellow, very

dwarf 1 6...0 3

Odorus minor plenus, rich golden-

yellow, Queen Anne’s Double

Jonquil 5 6...0 6

Odorus rugulosus, rich yellow ,

straight wrinkled crown per 100, 10/6 1 6...0 3

Schizanthes orientalis, yellow,

crown elegantly lobed, a distinct

species 3 6...0 4

THE SMALL-CROWNED DAFFODIL, OR TRUE NARCISSUS.

Group III. — Parvi-coronatse of Baker; Hermioneand Helena of Haworth; the Primrose-Peerless and

Purple-ringed Daffodils of Parkinson.

Distinguishing Character. — Crown less than half as long as the divisions of the perianth.

In this series Poeticus is considered the true Narcissus ; Biflorus is Parkinson’s Primrose-Peerless, a supposed
hybrid ; Burbidgei is a hybrid belonging to the new Narcissi, and is the connecting link between Groups 2 and 3.
We assume that Poeticus and Barri gave Burbidgei. (See Coloured Plate in “ The Garden f 1880.)

The early Poeticus commence flowering in March, and the late-flowering close the Daffodil season towards
the end of May. Gracilis with the Double White, Gardenia-flowered Daffodil, Poeticus plenus, are the last to bloom.

per doz. each. per dot. each.

d. s. d.

v. d. s. d.

, Biflorus, white, yellow crown, two-

flowered per 100, 7s. 6d. 1 6...0 3

♦Burbidgei, white, crown margined

cinnabar-red 5 6...0 6

.♦Burbidgei albidus, sulphury white,

crown margined orange-scarlet ... 10 6...1 o

.^Burbidgei albidus aurantius,

orange-scarlet crown 15 0...1 6

♦Burbidgei conspicuus, sulphury

white, large crown edged scarlet ... 25 0...2 6

^Burbidgei delicatus, sulphur)?,

crown yellow 2 6

.^Burbidgei expansus, white, crown

citron stained orange 10 6...1 o

.^Burbidgei grandiflorus, white,

crown citron 7 6...0 9

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per doz.

8. d.

each.
s. d.

. . *Burbidgei grandiflorus expansus,

white , expanded citron crown io

,.*Burbidgei luteus, yellow , very fine io
..*Burbldgei marginatus, white ,
crown lemon , edited, orange-scarlet 15
..*Burbidgel minor, sulphury white ,

crown slightly tinged orange 15

..*Burbidgei perfectus, sulphur, crown

yellow , small neat fiower

..*Burbidgei stellatus, white , crown

yellow 7

,.#Burbidgei sulpbureus stellatus,

primrose crown edged scarlet 7 6...0 9

.. Gracilis, yellow , an elegant late-

flowering species 3

.. Intermedius major, primrose ,

crown yellow 2

.. Intermedius minor, primrose ,

crown yellow, very dwarf 1

. . Intermedius bifrons, yellow , crown

orange 3

.. Poeticus verus, pure white, crown
margined red, small-flowered , very
rare 10

6. . .1

6.. . 1

...2 6
6...0 9

6...0 4
6...0 3
6...0 3
6...0 4

6... 1 o

per doz.
s. d.

each,
s. d.

Poeticus angustifolius, pure white,
crown margined rose, very early-

flowering per 100, 10/6 1 6...0 3

Poeticus* grandiflorus, pure white,

crimson crown, flower very large 7 °

Poeticus ornatus, pure white,

crown margined scarlet, very early

flowering ... per 100, iSs. 2 6...0 3

Poeticus poetarum, pure white ,

crown crimson, very early-flowering 7 6...0 9

Poeticus plenus, pure white, sweet-
scented Gardenia- flowered. English
roots, per 100, 5/6 ; Dutch roots,

per ioo, 7/6 1 6...0 3

Poeticus recurvus, pure white,

crown margined red , May flower-
ing, very large .. .per 100, 3/0 & 5/6 1 6...0 3
Tazetta lacticolor, delicate primrose,

yellow crown 5

Tazetta papyraceus, pure while ... 2
Tazetta przeco x, white, primrosecrown 3
Tazetta nobilissimus, double white 7
Tazetta Romanus, double white ... 2

6...0

6...0

6...0

6...0

6...0

JONQUILS, SWEET-SCENTED, Etc.

Jonquils, both double and single; are greatly prized for their elegant sweet-scented flowers. When lor
indoor decoration, grow three or more in a 5-inch pot. Cultivation same as recommended for the Hyacinth,
page 7. per doz.— 8. d. P er doz.— 8. d.

Double, rich deep yellow, largest roots 3 o I Single, richyellcrw, largest roots, 7/6 per 100 1

„ „ „ second size roots ... 2 o | » second size roots, 5/6 ,, 1 o

Parkinson’s Campernelli Giant Jonquil, flowers uniform yellow, very decorative in or out of doors, and as

a cut flower much prized. Per 100, 55. 6 d.; per doz., it.

POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS (BUNCH-FLOWERED DAFFODIL) FOR POT CULTURE AND OUT OF DOORS.

The rich golden-yellow and snow-white flowers of the Polyanthus Narcissi during winter and spring , form
a pleasing variety in the decoration of the conservatory and sitting-room. One to three bulbs may be grown in a.
pot. Culture the same as recommended for the Hyacinth, page 7. For flower garden decoration plant so that the
base of the bulb is at a depth ofy to 12 inches from the surface.

OUR OWN SELECTIONS.

8. d. ... £* *

6 each 12 splendid varieties 22 6 I 2 each 12 splendid varieties ••••••; 6 °

g each 12 ditto ditto 12 o | 1 each 12 ditto ditto 3^- 6 d. & 5 6

Choice mixed varieties for Flower Garden, per 100, ior. 6 d. ; per dozen, 2 s.

EPITOMIZED FROM THE DESCRIPTIVE AUTUMN CATALOGUE.

Should fuller information be wanted than is contained in this Abridged List, we shall be
happy to send a copy of THE DESCRIPTIVE AUTUMN CATALOGUE on application.

HYACINTHS, IN SIX DISTINCT COLOURS, SPECIALLY SELECTED

FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, RIBBONS, OR GROUPS.

When in Holland, Mr. Barr selected the 6 varieties of Hyacinths offered as being distinct in colour,
of fine habit, and having large flower spikes. They will also be found valuable for filling rustic baskets, flower
boxes, and vases. £ e. d. £ ». d.

ioo in 6 distinct beautiful varieties i 9 o I 24 in 6 distinct beautiful varieties 076

50 in 6 ditto o 14 6 | 12 in 6 ditto 040

“BARR'S BEAUTIFUL DUTCH MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS.” This beautiful mixture of Hyacinths

was specially arranged for by Mr. Barr on the occasion of his visit to one of the large Dutch Bulb
Farms. The colours are evenly blended, and produce a fine effect in flower beds, &c. The
colours represented are scarlet, purple, lavender, porcelain, azure-blue, mauve, white, rose,
blush, yellow, &c per ioo, 25/ ; per dozen 4 o

HYACINTHS IN MIXED SHADES FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE.

For groups in flower borders and for filling beds, these mixed hyacinths are very effective.

per 100. per doz. per ioo. per doz.

Red, Double, various shades ... 21 o ... 3 o J Red, Single, various shades... 21 o ... 3 o

Blue, „ ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o I Blue, ,, ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o

White. ,, ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o | White. ,, ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o

“ BARR’S BEAUTIFUL DUTCH MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS,” for mixed borders, shrubberies,

and naturalization per 100, 17/6 ; per dozen 2 6

POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS.

In children's gardens and small flower beds, the Miniature Hyacinth, Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Spring
Snowflakes, Dwarf Narcissus nanus and Hoop Petticoat, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Anemone fulgens, Due
Van Thol Tulips, Triteleias, Crocus, Iris reticulata, Grape Hyacinths, Hepaticas, Iris persica, Jonquils,
Sisyrinchium grandiflorum, Snowdrops, Chionodoxa Lucilise ( The Glory of the Snow), and the Double Saxifraga
granulata, all intermingled, make an exceedingly fine display, and give a succession of flowers throughout the
Spring months. s. d. s. d.

6 each of 6 pretty varieties 10 6 1 1 each of 6 pretty varieties 2 °

3 „ S 6 I Fine mixed varieties, 3 s. per doz. ; per 100 21 o

2 .1 3 6 I Choice „ „ 4J. „ „ 3° 0

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DWARF WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH FOR EARLY FORCING (Selected Bulbs).

The Dwarf pure white Sweet-Scented Roman Hyacinth is now universally prized in bouquets. It flowers

during October, November, and December. The bulbs are potted in succession, say 3 to 6 in a pot,
during August, September, and October ; when well rooted, they should be placed in a moderately
moist warm temperature, and forced genily, water being given freely.21 /- per 100; 3/ per doz. ; 4 d. each.

PAPER WHITE AND DOUBLE ROMAN NARCISSUS, ALSO BLUE ROMAN HYACINTH.

Paper White Narcissus, Sweet-Scented, for Early Forcing. This beautiful pure white Narcissus is in

flower with the Roman Hyacinth when cultivated in the same way. i2r. 6 d. per 100 ; 2 s. per doz.

’■> Double Roman Narcissus, for Ear* • Forcing. This Narcissus comes into flower with the Paper White,

and as the individual blossoms are large, they are separately mounted, and used in 9mall bouquets and
button holes. 17*. 6 d. per 100 ; 2 s. 6 d. per doz.

The Blue Roman Hyacinth flowers from a fortnight io three weeks later than the white Roman Hyacinth,

12 s. 6 d. per 100 ; 2 s. per dozen ; 3 d, each.

HYACINTHS.

FOR CULTURE IN GLASSES, JARDINETS, POTS, AND FOR EXHIBITION.

Culture. — Immediately after potting the Hyacinth, which may be done in succession, from September to
December, place the pots out of doors on a bed of ashes, and cover with six inches of the same material, but' if it
can be commanded, a covering of cocoa fibre is preferable ; in six to eight weeks the pots will be full of roots.
If very early flowers are required, those potted in September may be forced gently in December, giving abundance
of water ; but if finely developed trusses and riclt colours are preferred to very early flowers, the Hyacinth must not
be forced’, but when removed from under the covering out of doors, should be placed on the site!! of a greenhouse,
in a sitting-room window, or in a cold frame, close to the glass, always in the most genial and sunniest situation
at command, and the plants allowed to develope their flowers gradually and naturally, water being given
regularly and freely, as it is well known to professional cultivators that failures, for the most part with Hyacinths,
arise from allowing the soil to become dry. Abundance of air is necessary, but a dry atmosphere and a
draughty situation should be sedulously avoided, as- these, and such like causes, shrivel up the flower buds. To
secure a succession of Hyacinths, remove from under the ashes or fibre a proportion say once a fortnight from
the middle of December to middle of February.

If the Hyacinth is grown in glasses, the base of the bulb should just touch the water, and a little charcoal
be placed in the glass to keep the water sweet. It is, however, preferable to fill the glasses with prepared Charcoal
and Cocoa Fibre (for which see p. 15). Place the glasses in a room without a fire, or, better still, in the shady
part of a greenhouse, and when the glass is full of roots and the plant has made a little top growth, place it in
the sunniest situation at command till the flower spike is well developed ; then remove the glasses where the

flowers are to be enjoyed. £ s,

100 choice exhibition Hyacinths 5 5

50 .. .. .. 2 10

25 .. .. .. 1 S

12 „ „ „ .. ° IS

100 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ... 4 4

50 .. .. .. .. a 2

25 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ... 1 1

12 ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, 10/6 & o 12

3 each in 30 very fine varieties 3 3

3 .. 20 .. .. 2 2

3 ,, 15 i> .. 11 1 10

I ,, 12 ,, 1, ii 7/6 & o 9

EARLY SINGLE TULIPS.

The Early Single Tulip has a greater variety of rich, delicate, and attractive colours than any other section
of spring-flowering bulbs.

*. d.

10 each of 20 beautiful varieties 21

5 each of 20 ,, ,, n

3 each of 20 ,, ,, 6

1 each of 20 „ ,, 2

S each 30 splendid varieties 21 o

3 each 30 ,, ,, IS 0

3 each 20 ,, 10 6

3 each 10 „ 7 6

Fine mixed, 481. per 1,000, 5 s. 6 d. per too, 9 d. per dozen.

Choice mixed, 701. „ 7 s. 61 i. ,, 1 s. „

Splendid mixed, from named varieties, 901. per 1,000, ioj. 6 d. per 100, ii. 6 d. per dozen.

' EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS.

Double Tulips have massive, brilliant, diversified, and beautifully coloured flowers, and are suitable for beds
he lawn, terrace, etc., also as edgings to Rose beds and shrubberies. Planted in groups of three or more in

on the , _

flower and shrubbery borders they are very effective.

5 each, 20 splendid varieties 12

3 ,, 20 ,, 1, 8

1 ,, 20 „ 3

Double Due Van Thol, red, margined yellow.
and broad marginal lines.

. r each, 12 splendid varieties 2 6

Fine mixed 51. 6 d. per 100, 9 d. per doz.

. Choice mixed 7 s. 6 d. ,, is. ,,

This dwarf showy early-flowering Tulip is useful for edging
361. per 1000 ; 4 s. 6 d per too ; c)d. 'per dozen.

VARIEGATED LEAVED TULIPS.

These are decorative from the time they appear above ground, and are as ornamental in as out of doors.

. 3 each of 8 varieties 12 o | 1 each of the 8 varieties 4 6

MAY-FLOWERING SINGLE TULIPS.

Choice Mixed, all colours of Blzarrea, Byblcemens and Roses per 100, ioi. 6 d.\ per doz. 1 6

Fine Mixed ,, »» 7 s ' 6».! >1 10

” PARROT TULIPS, WITH LACINIATED PETALS.

..Fine Mixed per 100, s/6 ; per doz. 1 o | Splendid Mixed ...per 100, 7/6 ; per doz. 1 6

CHEAP DUTCH CROCUS.

». d. ' *• d.

..1000 in 8 varieties 16 o I 250 in 8 varieties 4 *

.. 500 in 8 ,, 8 6 | 100 m 8 ,,

.Mixed, all colours P«r too, «. 6*. permoo,

.Blue and Purple, mixed 15

..Striped, mixed 15

..White, mixed 15

..Golden- Yellow , very fine 14

..Large Golden -Yellow 21

..Extra large Golden-Yellow.. 30

per 1000. per 100. per doz,

e. d. #.

6. . .1

6.. .1
6...1
6... 1
0...2

0...3

d.
9...0
9...0

9.. .0

6.. .0
6...0
6...0

d. s. d.

.Cloth of Silver, white, striped

purple or lilac 18 0...2 0...0 4

.Cloth of Gold, golden-yellow,

striped brown 18 0...2

Scotch, white, striped purple 25 o. . .3
..Versicolor, white, stripedpurp, 18 0...2

0...0

0...0

0...0

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CHOICE NAKED DUTCH CROCUS.

OUR OWN SELECTIONS.

, «. d. d.

.1000 in 10 splendid varieties 28 o I 250 in 10 splendid varieties 7 6

' .100 in 10

5 °° In 11 14 o | 100 in 10 ,, 4

Extra One mixed, from named varieties, all colours per 100, ns. 6 d., per 1,000, 24J.

14 6

per 100. per doz,

1. d. t. d.

..Barr’s New Golden-Yellow, roots
very large, and generally pro -
ducing from 12 to 18 flowers each,., 4 6...0 9
..Baron von Brnnon, large dark

purple 3 6...0 6

.. David Rizzlo, deep purple 3 6...0 6

..La Majestueu.se, violet-striped, on a

delicately tinted ground. 3 6...0 6

..La Nelge, snow-white 4 0...0 8

..Lllacinus superbus, sky-blue , tipped

white 4 0...0 8

. Madame Mina, deep violet-striped ... 3 6...0 6

per 100. per doz.

..Mrs. Beecher Stowe, pure white ... 3

..Mont Blanc, large pure white 3

..Ne Plus Ultra, fine lilac-purple 3

..Pride of Albion, white, striped violet ,

large and fine 3

..Prince Albert, large purple-lilac ... 3

. .Queen Victoria, pure white 3

..Sir J. Franklin, large dark purple.., 4
..Sir Walter Scott, beautifully pen-
cilled lilac, very large 3

..Vulcan, rich purple-lilac 3

d,
6...0
6...0
0...0

6...0

6...0

0...0

0...0

0...0

0...0

WINTER ACONITE.

.Winter Aconite, golden-yellmv, per doz., 6 d . ; per 100, 2 s. 6 d., large roots y. 6 d. ; per 1000, 2 is, to 30/.

CHIONODOXA LUCILLE ( The Glory of the Snow),

.Chionodoxa Luclllse ( The Glory of the Snow). Mr. Maw, Id describing the circumstances under which he
found the Chionodoxa Lucilise, says, “ At the lower level it was out of flower, but near the summit of the
mountain a mass was met with in full splendour, forming one of the most sumptuous displays of floral
beauty I ever beheld ; a mass of blue and white resembling Nemophila insignis in colour, but more intense
and brilliant.” The Chionodoxa Luciliae was beautifully figured in The Garden, July 3rd, 1880, and in
1878 the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society awarded to our specimen a First Class
Certificate. Collected roots, per 1000, 1st size, 120J.; and size, iooj.; 3rd size, 8oj.; per 100, 21J., 15/.,
& ioj. 6 d.) per doz., y. 6 d„ 2 «. 6 d., & u. 6 d. Extra sized roots for pot culture, per doz., 5;. 6 d.

.Chionodoxa sardensls ; this beautiful species we offer for the first time. Our correspondent informs us
the roots were gathered close to the ruins of the ancient town of Sardis, at an elevation of 4000 to 5000
feet. The flowers he describes as larger and more numerous than those of C. Lucilice, and, with the
exception of a very small white eye, are of a rich uniform intense Nemophila-blue. Collected roots,
per mo, 1st size, 421. ; 2nd size 30J.; 3rd size, 21 j.; per doz., 7.1. 6 </., 5«. 6 d, & y. 6 d. \ extra sized roots
for pot culture, per doz , ioj. 6 d.

The annexed illustration
of Chionodoxa Luciliae,
and the following re-
marks, are from The
Garden , June 7, 1879 :

4 4 The Chionodoxa Lu-
ciliae is, without doubt,
the finest addition that
has recently been made
to our list of hardy
spiing-flowering dwarf
bulbous plants. Its habit
at once reminds one of
the two-leaved Squill
(Scilla bifolia), as it
rarely developes more
than a pair of leaves.
The blossoms, from five
to ten in number, are
produced on gracefully
arched stems, from 4 to
8 inches high, and are
each nearly one inch
across, star-like in form,
and of a beautiful blue
tint on the outside, gra-
dually merging into pure
white in the centre. As
to the hardiness of
Chionodoxa Lucilice
there can be no doubt,
as it has withstood the
past trying winter with
impunity, and flowered
freely during March and
April.”

V&T Established bulbs of Chionodoxa Lucilice have from 10 to 20 blossoms on a spike . The new species , C.
sardensis, is even more Jloriferous .

SNOWDROP (GALANTHUS NIVALIS).

The Snowdrop is most generally used as a permanent edging, and in masses. In lawns and pleasure parks,
dotted about in tufts, it looks charming nestling in the grass. When planting the Snowdrop in grass, the turf need
not be disturbed* but holes five inches deep should be made with a dibber, dropping in two inches of fiesh

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soil, then three or more bulbs, keeping the holes about hree inches apart.

grass slopes are beautiful. ». d.

Double-flowering per 1000 21 o ..

Single-flowering >> 21 o ..

Double-flowering, extra large roots „ 30 o ..

Single-flowering ,, » 3° ° •

Snowdrops planted on banks and
8 . d. 8. d.

. per 100 2 6 ... per doz. o 5

26 o S

36 06

,. ,, 36 ... ,, 06

THE GIANT SINGLE SNOWDROPS.

each—,, d.

Galanthus plicatua (The Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white

, „ Imperati (Imperati’s Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest

.GALANTHUS ELWESII (Elwes’ Giant
Snowdrop), a distinct and beautiful
species from the mountains near
Smyrna, per 1000, 1st size, 120/,

2nd size, 100/, and 3rd size, 80/ ;
per 100, 21/, 15/, and 10/ ; per doz.,

3/6, 2/6, and 1/6.

The Illustration of Galanthus Elwesii and
the remarks upon it are from " The
Garden 1st April, 1876 j shortly
x after Mr. Elwes had introduced this
valuable Snowdrop, and before the
plant was sufficiently established to
show its true character. The sepals
are broader, and the unopened flower
larger and more globose in form than
represented by the Woodcut.

ELWES’ NEW SNOWDROP

( Galanthus Elwesii).

"We recently saw this fine form of
Snowdrop in Mr. Barr's bulb grounds at
Tooting, from whence flowers were ob-
tained from which our engraving was
prepared.

" It is, perhaps, the finest of all our
Snowdrops, its nearest ally undoubtedly
being G. Imperati, but in that variety the
conspicuous green blotches at the base of
the three inner segments of the perianth
characteristic of G. Elwesii, are wanting.

“ It may be at once distinguished from
the common Snowdrop by its larger size,
and from G. plicatus by its more glaucous
unplaited leaves.

"Asa garden plant this Snowdrop will
be most welcome when more plentiful, not
only for planting in patches among the
herbage, on outlying portions of the lawn,
or wherever the less conspicuous common
form is usually to be found, but also for
use in bouquets, and for decoration. The
bold and finely moulded outer segments
are of crystalline whiteness, and the flowers
of it which we obtained for sketching kept
perfectly fresh for more than a week in a
glass of water. Nothing could look
prettier than they did, their snowy segments
contrasted with violets and a few sprays of
Maiden Hair Fern."

6SS“ When above was written, bulbs of
Galanthus Elwesii were being sold
at 1 or. 61 i. each ; now they are cheap.
See above for price per 1000, ico, and
desen.

THE SNOWFLAKES (LBUCOJOM), SPRING, SUMMER, AND WINTER.

each — 1. d.

, Autumnale (Acis Autumnalis), white and pink, 1 ft per doz., 41. 6d. o 6

.^stlvum, white, ij ft per ioo, 10s. 6i. ; per doz., is. 6d. o 3

PulcheUum, white, ij ft per doz., 3 s. 6 d. a 4

,Vemum, white, i ft., Imported roots per 100, 7 s. 6 d. ; per doz., is. 6 d. o 3

,, white, f ft., English roots. Figured in The Garden, 1875, per 100, 12s. <ed.\ per doz,, 2J, od. o 3

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EARLY-FLOWERING SCILLA.

.Slblrlca, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per 100, 5/6 ; larger bulbs, 7/6 ; per doz., 1/ & 1/6 ; each, 3 o'.

Bifolla, ultramarine-blue, very dwarf . per 100, ys. 6 d. ; per doz., is. 6d.; each, 3 d.

Wood Hyacinth,

>11 ,,

SCILLA (THE SPANISH WOOD HYACINTH).

choice mixed per iooo, 63*. ; per ico, qs. 6d.

Fine „ „ 42J. ; ,, 51.6 d.

MUSCARI.

per doz.

8 . ( 1 .
1 6
1 o

M. botryoides, the Grape Hyacinth, has a neat dwarf compact growth, with flower spikes of dark blue, clear
pearl-blue, and pure white. It is an admirable plant for edgings to permanent beds, and beautiful for pot culture,
6 bulbs in a pot.

Fine mixed, for woodland walks and wild gardens per 1000, 40/ ; per 100, s/6 ; per doz. 1 o

LILY OF THE VALLEY (Convallaria majalis).

Culture. — A moist atmosphere and abundance ol

each — *. d.

Fine clumps per doz. 12 s. 6d. 1 6

Extra strong; selected dumps „ 1 6 s. 2 o

.Strong Crowns, for potting, per 100, 8s. ;

per bundle of 25, 2 s. 6d.

.Second Size Crowns, for planting out, per
100, 5J. 6d . ; per 1000, 40J.
Crowns, rose-coloured per doz., 3^. 6 d. o

water is indispensable in forcing Lily of the Valley.

each — n.

.Clumps, rose-coloured 2

Crowns, double-flowered, perdoz., y.bd. o

Clumps, double-flowered 2

Variegated foliage, crowns, per doz.. 5?. 6 :/. o
Variegated foliage, in pots, each it. 6 d. & 2
Argentea marglnata, crowns,

per doz., ioj. 6d. 1

DIELYTRA (Lyre Flower).

each— s. d. cach-s.

..Spectabllls, per doz.,s/6, 7/6& io/6;6rf.,9rf.& i o | Spectabllls alba, white, 2 ft 2

Spectabllls fol. aureo-varlegatls, 2 ft per doz., 7 s. 6 d. ; each, 91 i.

SPIRAL! ( The Afeadow Sweet of Japan).
CULTURE under glass is the same as recommended for Lily of the Valley.

each— 8. d.

.Japonica, strong clumps, specially pre-
pared for forcing per doz. , ys. 6d. , o 9

..Japonica fob aureo-reticulatis, leaves

reticulated yellow and green, per doz. 7/6, o 9

each — a.

Japonica fol. aureo-reticulatis, leaves
reticulated yellow and green , prepared

clumps per doz. 15/- 1

Palmata, red , per doz., 12-/ & ib/- ; 1 16 & 2

each — 8. d.

.Single blue, plants, per doz., 3/6, 5/6, to 7/6 o 9

. ,, ,, clumps each, 1/6, 2/6, to 3 6

..Double blue, plants each, 1/6 to 2 6

. ,, red, plants, per doz., 3/6, s/6, to 7/6 o 9

,. „ ,, clumps each, 1/6, 2/6, to 3 6

..Single red, plants, per doz. ,3/6, s/6, to 7/6 o 9

HEPATICA.

..Single red, clumps 1/6, 2/6, to

.. ,, mauve, plants per doz., 7/6 ;

.. „ white, plants „ 7/6 ;

.. ,, purple, plants ,, 10/6;

. .Angulosa, rich blue, large flowers, plants
per doz., 7/6 & 10/6 ; 9 d. &

i.

6

4

6

6

6

o

d.

6

6

o

d.

6

9

9

o

o

FUNKIA, OR THE PLANTAIN LILY.

These handsome ornamental-foliaged Japanese hardy plants develope their leaves early in Spring, and in
Summer and Autumn, throw up a profusion of fine Lily-like flower spikes.

6 in 6 vars., 3/6 & 5/6; 12 in 12 vars., 7/6 & 10/6

IRIS.

The Iris is the " Orchid " of the flower garden ; its blossoms are the richest and most diverse in colour, and
varied in form of hardy plants. It should be extensively planted in flower and shrubbery borders ; also
for naturalization and in wild gardens. The varieties of Flag Iris, when established, require no further care.
The varieties of Bulbous Iris in light well drained soils increase rapidly.

To cut for filling vases and for table bouquets, all the Iris are admirably adapted , and when necessary to
forward the flowers to a distance, gather the buds just before expanding, and , like the Gladioli, they will open in
water. The effect is greatly enhanced when the individual blossoms are arranged in wet sand or moss, or on a
bank of wet moss.

ENGLISH IRIS (THE LARGE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN).

This magnificent Iris thrives best in well-drained soil; when planted in heavy soil surround the bulbs with
sand. When convenient plant as soon after the beginning of September as possible, although we have planted as
late as December, and even in January ; but the earlier the planting is done the better. The varieties described
are distinct, and as strikingly beautiful and varied in colour as the most sumptuous orchids of the hot-house.

We exhibit annually cut flowers of this grand Iris at the Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, &c.

d.

,.3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 15

.1 each of 24 ditto 5

.3 each of 12 ditto 8

..Fine mixed per 100, 6/0 ; per doz. 1 o

6 Choice mixed ,, 8/6 ,, 16

6 Named varieties, mixed ,, 12/6 ,, 20

SPANISH IRIS (THE SMALL BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN).

The Spanish Iris are in flower a fortnight before the English, and differ considerably, the flowers being
smaller, and the combination of colours quite different ; the blendings of the colours are more curious, and in
this respect may be compared with the more rare of the curiously coloured orchids. They require the same
cultural treatment as the English Iris. See coloured plate in The Garden, 1881.

t®* We exhibit annually cut flowers of the Spanish Iris at the Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society.

d. r. d.

..3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 12 6

. i each of 24 , , 50

.3 each of 12 „ 6 6

.Fine mixed per 100, 3J. 6d. ; per doz. o 6

..Choice mixed 4 s. 6d. ; ,, 08

,. Named varieties, mixed ,, iol 6d. ; „ 16

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SUNDRY IRIS, BULBOUS, &c. s. <!•

Alata, blue, shading to lilac , 1- ft. Figured in “ The Garden 1878 each 1 o

Juncea, S. and F. brilliant golden-yellow per doz. 51. 6d. ,, 06

Lusltanica, 5. and F. rich yellow per doz. 5/6 o 6

Lusltanica sordida, i'. rich chestnut-brown, F. olive with rich orange, very handsome ... ,, 3/6 o 4

Pavonia major, pure white, petals blotched clear celestial blue, for pots or the open ground, 1 ft. ,, 1/6 o 3

Perslca, white, the petals marked blue, purple, and yellow, very fragrant, 4 ft ,, 5 /® 0 °

Reticulata, brilliant deep violet, blotched golden-yellow, very fragrant, j ft. Figured in “ The

Garden," 1881 per doz., 5 s. 6 d. and 7 s. 6 d. ; each 0 9

IRIS KJEMPFERI (the Clematis-like-flowered Japanese Flag Iris).

Culture. — A naturally good adhesive, moist, loamy garden soil, laying well to the sun suits this plant. For
example, on the moist Bagshot soil, in Mr. Stevens' garden the plant makes very strong growth, and flowers
with remarkable freedom. When a soil has to be specially prepared, we recommend leaf soil, loam and peat in
equal parts ; but manure should not be given unless thoroughly decomposed or as a liquid. . IV e are of opinion
that the Iris Kccmpfcri is semi-aquatic, and would recommend those who have the opportunity to try it as such.

The six NEW DUPLEX IRIS KIEMPFERI described, we feel sure, will give the greatest satisfaction. For the
six, i8z. , or 3^. 6 d. each.

Prince of Wales, .S', lilac, tinted violet, F. white, reticulated violet with conspicuous yellow spot.

Princess of Wales, 5. white, tinged violet, F. white.

Princess Mary of Cambridge, 6'. and F. crimson tinged violet, and feathered white all over the surface.

Duke Of Teok, .S', and F., purple, speckled white, having a conspicuous yellow spot with halo of sky blue.

Duke of Albany, purple, shaded violet, the surface profusely speckled.

Duchess of Albany, rich purple, spotted white with conspicuous orange spot.

In addition to the above six new varieties of Iris Kccmpferi we have many others, ranging in price,

each 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, & 5/6

DWARF IRIS. INCLUDING PUMiLA, OLBIENSIS, Etc.

per doz. —a. d.

Pumlla coerulea, S. and F. rich char

blue 5 6

„ lutea maculata, S. primrose , F.

brown , edged yellow 7 6

Biflorus, S. violet-purple , F. crimson-

purple 3 6

,, gracilis, S. creamy white, F. sul-
phur, fragrant, per 100, ioj. 6d. 2 6

per doz. — 8. d.

Chamseiris purpurea, S. purple, F. deep

purple, very handsome 7 6

Nudicaulis, S. purple , F. crimson-purple 4 6
Balkana, a beautiful new species, with claret-

purple flowers each 2 6

.Cengialti, a beautiful new species , with the
same fine blue flowers as of Pal-
lida dalmatica each 1 6

IRIS BARBATA, THE BEARDED IRIS, COMMONLY CALLED GERMAN OR FLAG IRIS.

Our collection of this Section of Iris has been pronounced the most complete in England, and in “ The
Garden ” of August 29th, 1874, a lengthened, classified, and descriptive list is given of the varieties \vc have
flowered. In colours there are flowers of the richest yellows, the most intense purples, the most delicate blues, the
softest mauves, and the most beautiful claret-reds. There are whites, and primroses, and bronzes of every
imaginable shade — indeed, language fails us in picturing the beauties of this flower ; in many of the varieties
will be found 10 to 20 different shades harmonizing and blending in such a manner as to make one perfectly
enthusiastic. Those who have not used the varieties of Iris Barbata for surrounding artificial lakes and ponds,
or cultivated them in the flower borders, shrubberies, woodland walks, and wild gardens, should do so.

mmj/m 1 $. a.

12 in 12 very fine varieties 6s. and 9 o

Choice mixed varieties per 100, 30J. ; p. doz. 4 6
Fine mixed varieties per 100, 21 s. ,, 36

Mixed from NeglectaandPallida vars. ,, 46

Mixed bronze-coloured varieties , , 46

s. a.

50 in 50 most superb varieties 42 o

25 jn 25 „ „ 21 o

X2 in X2 ,, „ 12 o

50 in 50 very fine varieties 30 o

BEARDLESS SPECIES OF FLAG IRIS.

The Iris offered in this section are perfectly hardy, and altogether distinct from the Barbata group. Most
of them make grand aquatics, especially Aurea, Monncri, Ockrolcuca, Goldenstadtii, the varieties of Pseudo-
Acorus, and Spuria, which in water are not only majestic in growth, but have flowers surpassingly beautiful.
The varieties of Sibirica, including Orientalis, are graceful in water. All the other Iris in this group, with the
exception of Cristata, Iberica, Ruthenica, Stylosa, Susiana, Tectorum, and Tubcrosa may be grown as marsh
plants. Cristata is charming when grown on banks and rock-work in sunny sheltered places ; Iberica and
Susiana require special treatment. Dr. Foster, who grows these successfully, has them planted in a frame,
and from the middle of June to the middle of October, all moisture is excluded. From October till in flower the
lights are removed and the plants exposed to all weathers. From a very small space Dr. Foster cut this season
a large quantity of the finest flowers of Iberica we ever before saw. Fcctidissima is valuable for damp shady
situations, and is prized for its seed vessels ; Tectorum is found on the thatched roofs of Chinese houses.

s. d. s. <1.

30 in 30 beautiful varieties 30 o I 12 in 12 beautiful varieties 6/, 9/, & 12 o

20 in 20 ,, ,, 20 o | 6 in 6 ,, 3/> 5/6* & 7 6

IXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, AND BABIANAS.

Culture in-Doors. — From September to December plant in a five-inch pot five or six bulbs, using a compost
of turfy loam, leaf soil, and silver sand. Make the soil firm about the bulbs, then plunge the pots in ashes
in a cold pit or frame, and withhold water till the plants appear, then give sparingly at first. Except during
wet or frosty weather, the lights should be left off. Early in February, the plants having made sufficient growth,
remove them to the greenhouse, and carefully attend to the watering.

Culture Out-Doors.— Plant from October to January, at a depth of three to four inches, and two to
three inches apart, in a prepared light loamy soil, thoroughly drained, the bed raised a few inches above the
general level, with a due south aspect. Should the earlier plantings make foliage in autumn, protection must
be given during severe frost, and this is best done by hooping the beds over, and, when necessary, covering
with mats ; or Tiffany may be used, and can remain on till the danger from severe frost has passed. The plantings
made in December and January need no protection beyond a little fern, which gradually remove in spring as
the plants spear through it ; as these late plantings will flower later in summer than the earlier ones, select a situa-
tion for them where the sun's rays will be somewhat broken, and the blooming period will thereby be prolonged.

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IXIAS.

. , e. d.

3 each of 30 splendid varieties 21 o

3 each of 20 ditto

3 each of 10 ditto

.10/6 & 13
S/6& 7

1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2/6 &

Choice mixed per 100, 7/6 ; per doz.

Fine mixed per 100, s/6 i ,»

SPARAXIS.

d.

I

S each of 12 splendid varieties 10 6

3 •• ra „ 6 o

2 - 12 4 6

TRITONUS.
8. d*

S each of 12 splendid varieties 12 6

3 )i *2 ,, ,, 7 6

B ASIAN AS.
8 . d.

S each of 10 splendid varieties 10 6

3 .. 10 „ 5 6

2 ». 10 „ 4 6

1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2

Choice mixed, per 100, 7s. 6d. ...per doz. 1
Fine mixed, per 100, 51. 6d. „ j

1 each of 12 splendid varieties 3

Choice mixed, per 100, 7s. 6d. ...per doz. 1
Fine mixed, per 100, 5*. 6d. 1

1 each of 10 splendid varieties 2

Choice mixed, per ioo, 75. 6d.\ per doz. 1
Fine » >> 5*. 6d. ; ,, 1

THE RANUNCULUS.

Culture,— P lant the Turban Ranunculus from October to March, and the Persian varieties from lanuary to
April, n is in a somewhat moist soil which has been trenched deeply that the Ranunculus does best, but any good
loamy soil, which has been properly prepared, will do. When the soil works kindly, and the day is dry, draw
anils two inches deep, and five or six inches apart ; at the bottom of the drill sprinkle a little sand, press the
luDers (irmly into the soil, claws downwards, and cover with sand, then with soil, keeping the crown of the tuber
two inches under the surface. Cover the early plantings with dry litter, leaves, or old tan during severe weather,
ana this remove before the foliage in Spring gets injured. In April and May, during dry weather, water the beds
e y wo or three times a week, and when the flower-buds appear ; water if necessary daily, and continue doing
so while the plants are blooming, taking every care not to wet the foliage if possible.

DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS FOR BEDS, RIBBONS, AND MASSES.

The named varieties have been selected on account of their large flowers and fine colours.

OUR OWN SELECTIONS.

5 ea ch 25 splendid named varieties 15 o I 1 each 25 splendid named varieties 3 6

3 ■* 2 5 ditto ditto 10 o | Mixed Scotch spotted vars. per 100, 5/6; doz. 1 o

Superfine mixed varieties, per iooo, 3or. ; per too, 3 s. 6d. ■ per dozen, 81 i.

Fine ditto ditto 21s. ; ditto, 2 s. 6 d . ; ditto, 6 d.

DOUBLE TURBAN OR TURKISH RANUNCULUS.

OUR OWN SELECTIONS.

£ 8. d. £ 8. d.

100 e ach 8 splendid varieties 1 7 6 I 25 each 8 splendid varieties 076

5° n 8 ,, o 14 6 | 10 each 8 „ 036

Sp lendid mixed, per 1000, 23.'. ; per 100, 3 s. 6d. ; per dozen, 6d.

TURCO-PERSIAN NEW LARGE-FLOWERING RANUNCULUS.

This new race of Ranunculus is remarkable for a vigorous growth, and is extraordinarily floriferous ;
the plants attain a height of about 18 inches, and produce from io to 15 blossoms. Where cut flowers are in
demand, these new Ranunculus are most valuable, as flowers may be gathered from the same bed several times
a week, during the flowering period, without imparing the display.

* «• d.

10 each of 25 splendid varieties
S .. °f 2 S .1

3 .. of 25 „

x 10
O IS

O IO

i each of 2 5 splendid varieties 3 6

Choice mixed ...per ioo, 51. 61 i. ; per doz. 1 o
Fine mixed „ 31. 6 d . ; „ 09

8. d.

each, 25 new splendid varieties 15 o

11 25 „ 10 o

2 S_. 3 6

THE ANEMONE, OR WINDFLOWER.

Culture, Any good soil, moderately well drained, suits the Anemone. In its native habitat it grows
mostly in vineyards and oliyeyards, where it is partially protected from the sun’s rays and parching winds, the
most potent enemies of Spring flowers. Plant in succession from August to May, the roots four to six inches
apart, and at a depth of two to three inches j this should be done when the ground is in good working
condition and on a dry day. The planting for Summer and Autumn-flowering must be in a situation where
the ground is moist, and in shade from ioorn a.m.

NEW DOUBLE POPPY ANEMONES, FOR BEDS AND MASSES.

per 100. per doz.

... New varieties, in mixture 7 6...1 6

... New blue varieties 12 6. ..2 6

w — ... New scarlet varieties 12 6. ..2 6

Fine mixed double, all colours 35. 6 d. per 100 ; Sd. per doz.

Splendid mixed double, all colours 5 s. 6d. per 100 ; is. per doz.

Splendid double scarlets in shades js. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 3 d, per doz,

NEW DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED FRENCH ANEMONES.

Splendid varieties, in mixture 7/6 per doz., 9 d. each.

SINGLE POPPY ANEMONES, OR WINDFLOWER.

These handsome Single Anemones have large beautiful saucer-shaped poppy-like blossoms, and during mild
seasons, or in sheltered situations, are flowering continuously throughout the Winter, Spring, and early Summer
months.

mixed, 3/6 per ioo ; 0/8 per doz. I Brilliant Scarlet Varieties. 4/6 per 100 ; 0/9

New large-flowered Varieties, 5/6 per 100; per doz.

1/0 per doz.

New^Arge-flowered, “The Bride, ’’ /lowers snow-white, Very lat$e and remarkably beautiful 3 per 100, 10/6;

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New large-flowered Intense Brilliant Scarlet, per ioo, s/6; i/o per doz.

New large-flowered Splendid mixed French Varieties, per ioo, 7/6 ; per doz., 1/3.

Victoria Giant, a new race, with remarkably large flowers and brilliant colours, per ioo, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6.

Anemone Stbllata (the Starry Windflower of the Riviera).

These Starry-flowered Anemones are remarkable for variety of brilliant colours, elegant flowers, and graceful
foliage. Those offered were selected by us from a very large collection ; A. stellata are good pot-plants.

>. a.

3 each of 12 varieties 7 6 I Fine mixed, per 100, 12/6 ; per doz., 2/0

1 each of 12 ,, 3 6 | Mixed from the collection, per 100, 15/; perdoz.2/6

ANEMONE FULGENS (SCARLET WINDFLOWER).

This is the most brilliant and graceful of all Winter and Spring-flowering Anemones. The rich dazzling
scarlet flowers, and light elegant growth, render it the most attractive scarlet flower of Spring. It is valuable for
table bouquets or vases, as it lasts a long time in water. If the roots are planted early, flowers may be gathered
from Christmas, and, by successional plantings, from August to May, a continued display is maintained till late
in autumn. The plantings made for summer and autumn-flowering must be in a situation where in summer the
ground is moist , and in shade, after so or 1 r a.m.

each — 8. d. each — 8. d.

Fulgena, dazzling scarlet ...per 100, 21/0 1 Fulgena greeca, dazzling scarlet , per 100,301.

Figured in Garden, 1877 ...per doz., 3/6 o 6 | per doz., 4/6 o 6

Fulgena double and semi-double, which have been specially collected for us, and which

differ from the Fulgens or Peacock Anemone of Cannes per 100, 25/- ; perdoz., 4/- o 6

Fulgens flore-pleno, the double scarlet Peacock Anemone of Cannes, per 100, 7/6 ; perdoz., 1/- o 3

SUNDRY ANEMONES.

each— s. d,

Apennlna, rich blue, j ft., per 100, 141. ;

per doz. 2j. o 3

,. alba, pure white, I ft. , perdoz. 10/6 1 o

Blanda, brilliant blue, resembles Apennina,

but flowers a month earlier, J ft 2 6

Japonlca alba, pure white ...per doz. 7/6 o 9

„ elegans, rose „ 7/6 o 9

,, rubra, rose-purple „ 7/6 o 9

Nemoroaa bracteata fl. pi., white florets,

resting on green bracts, J ft. per doz. 31.61 i. o 4

each— s. d.

Nemoroaa alba fl. pL, double, pure white,

very beautiful per doz., 2/6 o 3

„ rubra fl. pi., double red, J ft

per doz. , 3/6 o 4
„ Roblnsonlana, War.Jft., perdoz. 7/6 o 9

Palmata, yellow, f ft per doz., 7/6 o 9

Ranunculoldes, yellow, 4 ft. ... per doz. , 5/6 o 6
Sylvestris, ( The Snowdrop Windflower),
flowers pure white, spring and summer
flowering per doz. 5/6 o 6

CYCLAMEN.

All the European Cyclamen are hardy, they require perfect drainage, and should be sheltered from the cutting
winds of March and April, and the hot rays of the Summer sun ; planted at the bottom of old walls and
on rockwork, they are very beautiful ; or nestling in the grass, near the roots and under the shelter of old trees,
the effect is most charming. Europreum commences flowering in July ; the Hederaefolium varieties follow in
Autumn ; Atkinsi, Ibericum, and Coum are Winter-flowering ; Repandum and Vemum close the Cyclamen
season in April. These hardy Cyclamen are beautiful pot plants when skilfully cultivated. See General
Autumn Catalogue.

Cyclamen Europaeum, we have these roots collected on the Alps. The flowers are delightfully fragrant,
and the foliage beautifully variegated ; it is a fine species either for rockwork, to plant at the bottom of old walls,
to naturalize in the grass, or to plant in wild gardens. Ground roots, 25 s. per 100 ; per doz., 4s. 6 d.

Seed saved from the Large Flowered Prize Varieties of C. persicum, is. 6 d. and as. 6 d. per packet.

Seedling plants, when properly cultivated, make fine specimens in about 12 months.

Cyclamen persicum, large-flowered varieties, for Greenhouse decoration, perdoz., 151., ais., 251., and 301.;

according to size, each, is. 6d. , as., as. 6 d., and 31. 6 d. Larger specimens, each, 5s. 61 1 ., 7 s. 6d. , 10 s. 6 d.,
128. 6 d., 15 s., and 21 s. Plants in flower can be supplied from December at market prices.

Hardy Cyclamen, Autumn, Winter, and Spring-flowering, assorted varieties, per doz. , 121. 6 d. and i6j. 6 d.

HYACINTHUS CANDICANS (THE GREAT SNOW-WHITE SUMMER-FLOWERING HYACINTH).

Hyaclnthus Candlcans is perhaps the most ornamental of summer-flowering hardy bulbs ; it

attains a height of 3 to 6 feet, according to soil and situation, and is surmounted with 20 to 50
graceful pendant bell-shaped flowers. It is equally decorative for the flower border and conserva-
tory. Figured in The Garden, 1881. Flowering bulbs, per 100, 21/-, 30/-, and 42/ ;

per doz. , 3/6, 4/6, & 5/6 ; each, 4 d. Sc 06

GLADIOLUS RAMOSUS,

And other Early-flowering Gladioli.

Culture. — Trench the ground, working in plenty of rotten manure in the underspit ; plant the varieties
of Colvilli, Cardinalis, and Byzantinus from the beginning of October, and the others from November till March,
at a depth of six inches. If the summer is dry and the weather hot, a good soaking of water or liquid manure
twice a week greatly benefits the growing plants.

Culture for Conservatory Decoration. — Plant three to five, according to the size of root, in a five
or six-inch pot, and plunge in ashes in a cold frame or pit, and withhold water till the bulbs have started into
growth ; or, the pots may be buried in ashes out of doors, as recommended for the Hyacinth, and there
allowed to remain undisturbed till ready to remove indoors. It is customary with some to plant several bulbs
close together in the open border, and, when the flower begins to colour, lift without breaking the ball, pot, and
place indoors. So treated, the flowers expand as if the bulbs had not been disturbed.

READY IN OCTOBER.

£ 8. d. £ 8 . < 1 .

6 each, of is varieties 1 1 o I Splendid varieties, per 100, 15/ 1 per doz. 026

...... 3 ,, IS ,, o 10 6 1 Fine mixed per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 020

1 „ is „ o 4 o | Guernsey Seedlings, per 100, 21/; per doz. 030

FRENCH VARIETIES OF GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS.

Time of Planting. — From the middle of April to the beginning of June we consider the best time to plant :
when one planting only is made, we should recommend it being done early in May, but if (ucccssional
plantings are made, commence middle of April, and continue fortnightly till the middle of June.

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GLADIOLUS ROOTS, VARIETIES OF GANDAVEN8IS.— Our own Selections.

Ready to send out in January.

5 bulbs each of 20 beautiful varieties ...

8 .

... 42

d.

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30 in 30 splendid varieties

3 ii

20 ,, „

... 30

O

1 ,,

20 ,, ,,

6

12 „

... 25

0

12,, 12 beautiful ,,

3

12 ,, ,,

... 17

6

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30 o
21 o
IS °
9 °
6 o

Gladioli Roots, varieties of Gandavensls In Special Mixtures.

per 100. per doz.

Reds of shades, in mixture 21/ 3/0

Roses of shades, in mixture 24/6 3/3

Whites of shades, in mixture ... 24/6 3/3

Yellows of shades, in mixture ... 30/ 4/6

per ico. per doz.

Lilac and violet shades, in mixture 30/ ...... 4/6

Good mixed 10/6 1/6

Fine mixed, all colours 15/ 2/6

Splendid mixed, all colours 21/ 3/0

Unnamed Seedlings of the highest type from which varieties of great excellence can be selected ;
the flowers are large , and range in colour from pure white to the richest purple , per 100, 30 j., per doz.
Brenchleyensls, rich vermilion-scarlet ... ) „ , . .. ,

„ selected, extra large roots \ Read y ln November

( ...per 100, 7/6, per doz. 1/6, each
l 10/6, „ 2/0, „

HARDY AMARYLLIS.

per

Belladonna, white, flushed rosy purple 7

„ minor, ,, ,,

„ major, ,, ,,

Longifolla alba (Crinum capense album) , white , a grand border plant is. &

„ rosea ( „ „ roseurn), rose ,, ,, ,, is. &

„ pallida ( „ ,, pallidum) rose-white is. &

Candida ( 7 ephyranthes candida) t white , valuable as an edging , and beautiful ingroups 2

Lutea (Sicmbergia lutea), yellow, valuable as an edging, and beautiful in groups per 100, 15J. 2

doz. each.

< 1 . g. d.

6...0 9
...I
...I
...I

...1

6...0

6...0

VALLOTA PURPUREA AND THE JACOBEA LILY. each-*, d.

Vallota purpurea, bright scarlet 21J. & 30J. per doz.; 2 s. 6 d. & 3 6

Amaryllis formosisslma, rich crimson per doz., 5*. 6 d. o 6

CHOICE GREENHOUSE AMARYLLIS.

Culture. — Immediately after potting, place in a moist temperature, and, if convenient, plunge the pot to
the rim in a gentle steady moist bottom heat ; thus treated, a vigorous leaf growth is produced, and a large
umbel of flowers secured.

Choice Un-named Seedling Amaryllis per dozen, 30J. ; each, 2 s. 6d. & 3f. 6 d,

NEW VARIETIES OF AMARYLLIS FROM THE LEIDEN COLLECTION.
£ s. d.

12 in 12 magnificent new varieties 25

12 in 12 ,, „ 15 15 o

12 in 12 beautiful varieties 10 10 o

12 in 12 very fine varieties 5 5 o

12 in 12 fine varieties 220

Older vars. of Amaryllis, each 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, & 5/6

THE LILIUM.

Culture Out of Doors.— The borders of Rhododendron and Azalea beds are generally suitable
for Lily culture, as the necessary compost for the particular species can easily be given, and the shelter
from the surrounding branches is beneficial in protecting the plants in spring, and affording a partial
shelter from the sun's rays in summer ; amongst dwarf shrubs, or herbaceous plants, and in the proximity
of trees, the Lily makes the most satisfactory growth, if care is taken that there is always sufficient
exposure so that the plants do not make a feeble growth. In the preparation of ground for Lilies,
loosen the soil to a depth of several feet, and add fresh loam, coarse sand, good peat, or sweet decomposed
leaf soil, care being taken that the soils are free as possible from insect life, and the compost sufficiently friable
not to cling to the bulb. Plant the bulbs 6 inches deep, and if all things are equal they may remain undisturbed
for many years. The bog or swamp-loving Lilies, Superbum, Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum
require a moist peaty soil. Rockwork and artificial mounds, such as may be seen in the Edinburgh Botanic
Gardens, are admirable for lilies, there being sufficient choice of aspects, soil, and drainage — thus the majestic
bog-loving lilies would occupy the base with marsh plants, and the other species such positions as are
best suited to them.

Culture In-doors.— When grown in pots the Lily should have a compost of fibry loam and good peat,
with plenty of sand, or sweet leaf soil and loam with sand, the bulb potted firmly, and the top covered at least two
inches ; this done, plunge the pots in ashes out of doors under a north wall, and there let the Lilies remain
till they spear through the ashes, or, still better, till the flower buds are formed ; at this stage remove to
the conservatory, corridor, or sitting-room. Lilies in pots, when removed from the ashes, should have clear
liquid manure twice a week. The drainage of the pots must be good, and no stagnant moisture tolerated in
the plunging ground. Superbum, Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum, prefer moist sandy peat.

Lillum Auratum, in pots for late-flowering. These roots arrived from Japan in June, and were at once
potted ; at the present time (August) they give good promise of fine flower spikes,

per dozen, 18/, 24/, & 30/ ; each 2/, 2/6, & 3/6

selections of lilies.

For Conservatory decoration, 50 in 50 beautiful varieties

11 n 25 in 25 „

,1 1, 12 in 12 ,,

For Flower border decoration 50 in 50 beautiful varieties

»» »» 2 5 25 „

n n 12 in i2 ,,

For Rhododendron beds 25 in 25 beautiful varieties

11 11 12 in 12 „ ,,

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£1 ioi. ;

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, 7 s. 6 d., 10 s. 6 d., iy., 2ii. to 42 s.

30*., 42 s . to 63 s .

15s., sis. to 42 s.

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HELLEBORUS, OR CHRISTMAS AND LENTEN ROSES.

In English gardens hardy plants are now fostered in permanent flower borders, and amongst them an
honourable place is given to the decorative varieties of the Christmas and Lenten Roses, as the representatives of
Winter flowers.

6@p The Christmas and Lenten Roses are excellent pot plants, and -well worth the attention of gardeners
to grow on as specimen plants,

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25 Lenten Roses in 25 vars. ...35/, 50/ & 63
5 Christmas Roses in 5 vars., 7/6, 10/6 & 15
10 n „ in s vars., 15/, 21/ & 30

6 Lenten Roses in 6 vars. ...10/6, 15/ & 2t o
12 „ „ in 12 vars. ...15/, 21/ & 30 o

18 „ „ in 18 vars. ...25/, 30/ & 43 o

THE CHRISTMAS ROSE (HELLEBORUS NIGER).

_ each — 9 ,

Niger ( the Christmas Rose), per doz. (according to size of plant), 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 15/, 21/, & 25/

each, 6 d., 9 d., 1/, 1/6, 2/6, &

„ maxtmUB ( the Great Christmas Rose) each 1/6, 3/6 &

,, major ( the large Christmas Rose) each 1 /', 1/6 &

,, minor (the smalt Christmas Rose) each 1/, 1/6 &

,, scoticus (Miss Hope's Christmas Rose) each 1/6, 2/6 &

HERBACEOUS HARDY CHINESE PfEONIAS.

These noble plants compete favourably in general effect with the finest hybrid Rhododendrons, whether it
be in variety of tint, diversity of colour, profusion or duration of bloom.

Culture.— Trench the ground as deeply as possible, adding abundance of rotten manure, and in Summer,
when convenient, give a plentiful supply of liquid manure. The Pteony may be planted in any position, but)
considering that the flower buds are formed early in Spring, it is preferable to grow the plants where the sun's
rays do not fall upon them till after 10 or 12 o’clock.

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40 in 40 splendid varieties 63 s. to 84 o I 20 in 20 splendid varieties 301. to 42 o

30 in 30 ,, „ efis. to 63 o | 12 in is ,, „ ...151., 211. to 30 o

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED HARDY DOUBLE PYRETHRUMS.

OUR OWN SELECTION.

12 in 12 fine varieties 7/6 ; very fine, 10/6 ; extra fine 15/-

25 in 25 ,, 17/6; ,, ,, 22/6; ,, ,, 30/-

5° in .5° >. : 3°/- i .. .. 4 2 /-; ,, „ 5<V-

Selections, 3 plants each var., for extensive planting per 100, 60/-, 70/-, & 80/-

NEW ANEMONE-FLOWERED HARDY DOUBLE PYRETHRUMS.

OUR OWN SELECTION.

12 in 12 fine varieties 7/6 ; very fine, 10/6 ; extra fine, 15/-

25 in 25 ,, ,, 17/6; „ 22/6; ,, 30/.

NEW SINGLE HARDY PYRETHRUMS.

12 in 12 fine varieties 6/- ; very fine varieties, 9/- ; extra fine, 12/-

25 in 23 ,, „ 15/.; „ „ 21/-; „ 25-

Heuchora Richardsoni, a scarce plant of rare beauty; during the Spring and early Summer months,
no foliage plant in or out of doors will compare with this, either for effect in the flower borders or
the gathered leaves for table decoration. The leaves resemble a Zonale Geranium, but with a silky

texture, and having a rich brown, satin-like lustre per doz., ior. 6 d., & 151. ; each is. & 1 6

.Fritlllaria armena, a new hardy species of great beauty, from the mountains near Smyrna, and as it
flowers at the same time, will be found a good associate to our native species ; flowers soft yellow

per 100, 21 s. ; per doz. 3 6

Crown Imperials, mixed, various shades, 3 ft per doz., 51. 6 d. ; each o 6

.Dog’s-tooth Violets, mixed varieties per 100, 7 s. 6d.-, per doz., is. 6 d . ; ,, 02

,, ,, ,, large-flowered varieties 12s. 6d.\ ,, as. od.\ ,, 03

.Milla biflora, pure while, large flowers ; this is a beautiful Mexican bulb, which should be grown

in pots under glass, or kept dry during winter, and planted out in March per doz., ys. 6 d. o 9

BARR & SON’S PREPARED CHARCOAL AND COCOA FIBRE, specially adapted for growing Ferns in Plant
Cases, and Bulbs in Jnrdinets, Glasses, Ac. When the Prepared Cocoa Nut Fibre and Charcoal is used for
glasses, before putting in the Bulbs the glasses should be filled with the preparation, and water given till it
can absorb no more. On this place the Bulb, and fasten it down with brown paper us you would a jam not
leaving an opening for tho shoot. When the Bulb has sufficiently rooted into the preparation, uutie the paper*
and after this keep the material in the' glass always wet. No. 1 quality, 6/- per bushel : 2/- per peck No 2
quality, 4/6 per bushel ; 1/6 per peek.

A FEW SPECIALITIES IN FLOWER SEEDS WHICH MAY BE SOWN IN AUTUMN.
.Verbascum olymplcum, a magnificent plant, with large massive white foliage, and great towerin°,
often branched, flower spikes, which are crowded with latge bright yellow flowers, fresh seed,

per packet. 6d. & 1

.Primula rosea, the most beautiful of the hardy Indian Primulas per packet, u. & 2

.The Munstead Iceland Poppies, colours from pale lemon to orange and orange scarlet per packet 1

.Meconopsis nepalense, the handsome sulphur-coloured Indian Poppy, quite hardy. ..per packet, is. Sc 2

,, Wallichi, the handsome blue Indian Poppy, quite hardy ,, if. & 2

.Barr’s Covent Garden Primula, red, flowers targe, of great substance ,, as. 6d. & 4

.Barr's Covent Garden Primula, white, flowers large, of great substance ,, 2 s. 6 d. & 4

.Barr’s Covent Garden Cineraria, flowers large and of fine quality as.6d.Se 4

.Myosotls dissitiflora (the earliest Forget-me-not). Clear bright-blue , , if. & 2

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