(ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL.)
AUTUMNAL
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
OF
BULBS AND PLANTS
FOR
Winter, Spring, and Summer Flowering.
BARR & SUGDEN,
12 & 13, RING STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W.C.
“A useful guide for the amateur in the selection of hulhs for the adornment of the
conservatory and sitting-room in winter, and the flower garden in spring."
Immediate proceedings in Chancery will be taken against all infringements of the Copyri ght of this Work,
Simmons & Botten, Printers, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
I. Quality. —Hyacinth Bulbs are this season fine, and it is the opinion of experienced growers that they
will produce fine flower spikes. Following our usual custom, the Dutch bulb farms have been visited,
and our general supply drawn from the healthiest slocks of the most trustworthy growers.
II. Results.— From the extensive comparative trials annually conducted at our Experimental Grounds, we
are enabled to correct many errors in nomenclature, to avoid synonyms so common amongst hardy
flowers, and eliminate inferior varieties of Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc. In following up this work,
Mr. Barr has exhaustively dealt with many families of hardy plants ; notably we may mention Daffodils,
tracing their history back for nearly 300 years, commencing with Gerrard and Parkinson, and the more
recent labours of Haworth in the rich catalogue of species and varieties he compiled ; Herbert's critical
dissertations, and Baker’s masterly monograph, these have been taken as his guide in getting together
a representative collection of almost every species and variety referred to or described by these eminent
writers. In addition to the species and varieties known to these authorities, Mr. Barr was fortunate in
getting possession of the only two Seedling Collections of which there is any record to be found in
garden literature, viz., the Weardale and Longford Bridge hybrids. Two or three of these hybrids,
with the leading typical forms of Daffodils, have been figured in Burbidge’s admirable work— an
epitomised history of the Daffodil from earliest times. Three Coloured Plates of New Daffodils have
been issued by The Garden , and The Gardeners Chronicle issued a Coloured Plate of our native
Daffodil, The Lent Lily. The collections of Iris quoted are the finest in Europe, and have been
arranged by Mr. Barr in sections, that amateurs may the more easily make up their requirements.
The collection of Lilies is representative, containing what is most desirable and most easily cultivated.
The collection of Funkias (the Plantain Lilies of japan) represents every species and vanety, and is,
we believe, the only complete collection in Europe. The labours in connection with the Christmas
and Lenten Roses progress, as will be seen in the remarks under this heading. Scillas, Cyclamen,
Meadow Saffron, Species of Crocus, etc., have all been dealt with by Mr. Barr.
III. Carriage is allowed on orders of 2u. and upwards, to any Railway Station in the United Kingdom,
and to all ports on the Irish Coast.
IV. Carriage to be deducted at settlement in accordance with Par. III. Formerly we paid carriage in
London, but relinquished this practice, as our “Carriage Paid’ packages were not dehveied as
promptly as those not prepaid, and our customers had frequently to pay carriage also before they
could get delivery of goods.
V Orders paid in advance, if in accordance with Par. III., can either be sent carriage paid, or a
liberal equivalent in goods added. This latter course will be adopted unless we are otherwise instructed.
VI. Packages.— A small charge is made for these, and if returned within a fortnight, allowance will be made
for the same. In returning empties, notify by post the date, and the name of the Railway
Company. The sender’s name should invariably appear on the label for identification.
VII Fruit and Forest Trees, Shrubs, Plants in Pots, Soils, Watson’s Lawn Sand, Wirework, Plant Cases
and Stands Barr's Portable Cut Flower Transmission Cases, Heated Frames, Garden Engines and
Water Barrows, Flower Boxes, Jardinets, and Terra Cotta, Rustic, China, and Glass goods— on
these we do not allow carriage.
VIII. Five per cent, may be deducted from accounts paid within one month from date of invoice.
IX Post Office Orders to be made pavable at King Street Post Office, Covent Garden, W.C. All cheques
to be crossed, adding the words “and Co.” Small amounts may be paid in Postage Stamps, or
coin may be sent in a registered letter.
X, Awards by the Royal Horticultural Society :— _ „ . + n . .
For Daffodils, including the Weardale and Longford Bridge Collections, two Gold Banksian
Medals a large ^old-gilt Silver Floral Medal, &c. ; also First Class Certificates for individual flowers.
For Bearded Iris, two Banksian Medals, and for the Japanese Clematis-like flowered Flag Ins,
/. Kampferi , three First Class Certificates.
For Lilies, a Banksian Medal. _ . . , .
For Double Pyrethrums, the most beautiful of May and June flowers, a Banksian Medal.
For Miscellaneous Groups of Hardy Flowers, many Medals.
For Indoor Conservatories furnished, several Medals.
For Window Decorations and Window Conservatories, several Medals.
Awards given by the Royal Botanic Society at their great Spring Show, 1877
First Prize for the best 12 Hyacinths, for the best 12 pots of Tulips, for the best 12 pots of Polyan-
thus Narcissus, and for the largest and finest Collection of Hyacinths.
NOTICES TO FOREIGN AND COLONIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
XI. To insure attention, orders should be accompanied by a remittance, a draft , or an * order to pay, on a
London agent. The remittance should be sufficient to cover the expense of cases, and also of carriage,
if the freight is required to be paid in advance.
XII. Seeds and bulbs can now be despatched in cases to India, at the rate of is. per lb., through the
Indian Parcels Post, and also in oil silk, by the ordinary mail, in packets of 8 oz. for 6 d.
XIII. In shipping plants to India, great care is exercised by us in selecting, preparing, and properly packing
the same, and our consignments have, on the whole, been very successful. Still, there are so many
contingencies, that we cannot, in any way, hold ourselves responsible for the condition in which the
plants or bulbs reach their destination.
XIV. Our successful shipments of seeds to India have induced several of the Agricultural and Horticultural
Sooieties there to entrust us with the execution of their orders for distribution amongst the members.
[Barr and Sugden,
CONTENTS
PAGE
Abobra 40
Achimenes 40
Adonis 40
African Lily 35
Agapanthus 35
Allium 19
Alpine Plants 45
Alpine Succulents ... 45
Alpines for Window
Gardens 43
Alstrcemeria 3s
Amaryllis 33
American Cowslip ... 41
Amorpbo phallus 40
Anemone, double 28
Anemone, chrysanthe-
mum flowered 28
Anemone, single 28
Anemone stellata ... 28
Anemone, fulgens ... 28
Anemone, species 29
Annuals 42
Anomatheca 40
Antennaria 42
Anthericum 35
Antholyza 34
Aphis Brush 47
AplOS 40
Archangel Mats 47
Arum 40
Asclepias 40
Asphodelus 4J0
Auricula 42
Babiana 27
Bass, for tying 47
Bedding Hyacinths... 6
Begonia 40
Belladonna Lily 33
Bellevalia 41
Bloomeria 41
Bobartia 41
Boussingaultia 41
Bravoa 41
Brodiaea 18
Bulbocodium 16
Bulbs and Plants for
Wild Gardens 4
Butterfly Tulips 41
Caladium 41
Calla 41
Calliprora 41
Calochortus 41
Calystegia 41
Camassla 18
Campanulas 44
Canna 41
Carnations 45
Carpet Moss 47
Chlidanthus 41
Chionodoxa 17
Christmas Roses 36
Chrysanthemums ... 44
Clematis 44
Climbers, Hardy 44
Climbers. Greenhouse 43
Cocoa fibre and Char-
coal 47
Colchicum 16
Collections of Bulbs 5
Commelina 41
ConvallarH 31
Corydalis 41
Crimean Snowdrop ... 17
Crlnum Capense 33
PAGE
Crocosmia 41
Crocus, cheap 15
Crocus, named 15
Crocus, species 16
Crown Imperials 30
Cyclobothra 41
Cyclamen, Green-
house 29
Cyclamen, hardy 29
Cypella 41
Daffodils 9
Dahlia 41
Daisies, Michaelmas . 44
Day Lily 32
Delphiniums 44
Dielytra 31
Dodecatheon 41
Dog's-Tooth Violets... 18
Eremurus 41
Erythronium 18
Eucharis 41
Eucomis 41
Feathered Hyacinth . 30
Flower of the West
Wind 33
Freesia 41
Frigl Domo 47
Fritillaria 30
Fruit Trees 4
Fumitory 41
Fumigator,j« Order Sheet
Funkla (Plantain Lily) 31
Galanthus 17
Garden Engine 47
Garden Netting 47
Garden Requisites ... 46
Gentiana Acaulis 42
Geranium 41
German Iris 22
Gesnera 41
Giant Snowdrops 17
Gishurstine 47
Gladiolus, Early 34
Gladiolus, Late 34
Glory of the Snow ... 17
Gloxinias 41
Grape Hyacinth 30
Grafting Wax 47
Greenhouse Plants ... 45
Guernsey Lily 33
Habranthus 41
Hardy Plants ...42 to 46
Heated Frames 48
Hedychium 41
Helleborus 36
HemerocaUis 32
Hepatlca 32
Herbaceous Plants ... 45
Hyacinth Glasses 48
Hyacinths, bedding. . . 6
Hyacinths, Mixed ... 6
Hyacinths, Pompon... 6
Hyacinths, Roman ... 6
Hyacinths, Parisian.. 6
Hyacinths, named ... 7
Hyacinthus candicans,
and Amethystlnus 18
Hypoxis 41
Imatopbyllum 41
Insecticides 47
Iris, English 19
Iris, Spanish 20
Iris, Bulbous, various 20
Iris, Flag «
PAGE
Iris Kaempferi 21
Iris, Dwarf 22
Iris Barbata 22
Iris, Beardless, various 24
Ismene 41
Ivies 44
Ixia 23
Ixlolirion 41
Jacobea Lily 33
Japan Hyacinth 42
Jonquil 13
Kniphofia 35
Knives, etc 47
Labels 46
Lachenalia 42
Lapageria 46
Lawn Sand and Seed 47
Lenten Roses 36
Leucojum 17
Lilies 37
Lilium 37
Lily of the Field 33
Lily of the Nile 41
Lily of the VaUey ...31
Manures 47
Meadow Saffron 16
Medeola 42
Merendera 16
Michaelmas Daisies... 44
Milla 17
Modiola 42
Montbretia 35
Morphixias 26
Muscari 30
Musk Hyacinth 30
Nail Bags 47
Narcissus, Polyanthus 12
Narcissus, species ... 9
Nerine 33
Ophiopogon 42
Omithogalum 18
Oxalis 42
Paaonia 35
Pancratium 42
Fardanthus 42
Peacock Anemone ... 29
Pentstemon, Hardy... 44
Phlox, herbaceous ... 44
Picotees 43
Pinks 45
Plantain Lily 31
Polyanthus Narcissus 12
Poppy Anemone 28
Portable cut flower-
cases 47
Potentillas 44
Puschkinia 17
Pyrethrum, double... 43
Pyrethrums, single... 44
Ranunculus, Persian. 27
Ranunculus, Turban. 27
Ranunculus, large
flowering 27
Rhodea 42
Roman Hyacinths ... 6
Romulea 17
Rock Plants 45
Roses 43
St. Bruno's Lily 35
St. Bernard's Lily ... 35
Salvia 42
Sanguinaria 42
Saxlfraga granulata
fl. pi 42
PAGE
Schizostylls 42
Scilla, eajrly flowering 17
Scilla, late flowering,
etc 30
Sempervivum 43
Shooting Star 41
Shreds and Nails 46
Shrubs 44
Slsyrlnchium 18
Snowdrop 16
snowflake 17
Soils for Potting 47
Solomon's Seal 31
Sparaxis 26
Sparaxis pulcherrima 35
Special Notices 2
Specialities, Plants,
and Bulbs 45
Spiraea 3t
Spring Flower Garden 42
Spring Meadow Saff-
ron 17
Star of Bethlehem ... 18
Star Anemone 28
Starch Hyacinth 30
Sternbergla( Amaryllis
lutea) 33
Strawberries 4
Summer Gladiolus ... 34
Syringes 47
The Wood Lily 19
Thladiantha 42
Thomson's Styptic ... 47
Tiffany 47
Tiger Spotted Flower 32
Tigridia 32
Tobacco Paper 47
Transmission Cases,
etc 47
Trichonema 17
Tricyrtis 42
Trillium 19
Triteleia 17
Tritoma 35
Tritonia 26
Tritonia Aurea 41
Tropaolum 32
Tuberoses 32
Tulip, early Van Thol 13
Tulip, early single,
for outdoors or for
pots 13
Tulip, doubleVanThol 14
Tulip, double 14
Tulip, Gesneriana ... 14
Tulip. Variegated
Foliaged 14
Tulip, May-flowering 15
Tulip, Parrot 13
Tulip, various species 13
Umbrella Arum 40
Vallota 33
Veronica Incana 43
Violets, Sweet 43
Virginian Creepers... 44
Waltonian Frames ... 48
Watsonia 33
Window Gardens 43
Winter Aconites 18
Wood Hyacinth 30
Zephyranthes 34
Plants, Sundries, etc. 42
Cut Flower and Fruit
Cases 47
12 and 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, 1881 .;
BULBS, ETC., STRAWBERRY PLANTS, AND FRUIT TREES.
BULBS AND PLANTS
FOR SHRUBBERIES, AND NATURALIZATION IN WILD GARDENS, WOODLAND WALKS, ETC.
per iooo. per ioo. perdoz.
s. d. s. d. 8 . d.
O... 3
111 Anemones, double and single,
in mixed colours 30
112 Anemone Fulgens(the Scarlet
Windflower)
113 Aliium aureum (Moly ), bright
yellow
114 Allium descendens, large
purple flower heads
115 Alstrcemeria aurea, rich
golden yelloio, beautifully
spotted flowers . .
116 Asclepias tuberosa & incarnat
117 Brodiaea congesta, purple ...
118 Camassla, mixed
119 Cbionodoxa luciliae, the most
beautiful blue spring flower
120 Christmas Roses, 9/, i2/,& 18/ per doz.
6...
6.. .0 6
0.3 6
6.. . 1 6
...10 6...1 6
...25
... 7
.. 10
0...4
...7
6. . . 1
0...1
0...3
6.. .0
0...5
121 Crocus, in mixture 12
122 Crown Imperials, in mixture 40
123 Daffodils, m m ixture, including
the Trumpet, Mock, and
True Narcissus. 30/, 42/, & 50 o... 7 6...1 6
124 Dog'sToothViolets,/«wi;'a-rare50 o... 7 6...1 6
125 Frltillarias, in mixture 10 6...1 6
126 Fumitory 10 6...1 6
127 Funkia (the Plantain Lily of
Japan), mixed varieties.. gd. each. ..42 0...5 6
128 Gladiolus Byzantinus and
Colvilli, in mixture 5 6...1 o
129 Grape Hyacinths, in mixture 7 6...1 6
130 Hemerocallts, The Day Lily ...
131 Hepaticas
132 Hyacinth , a beautiful mixture ...
133 Iris Barbara, in mixture
134 Flag Iris, blue and white, in
mixture
135 English and Spanish Bulbous
Iris, in mixture
136 Dwarf Flag Iris, in mixture ...
137 Lenten Roses, 12/, i8/,& 24/perdoi
138 Meadow Saffron, Autumn
Flowering, in mixture
139 Meadow Saffron, Spring
Flowering
140 Ornlthogalums, in mixture ...
141 Pffionias. in mixture
142 Polyanthus and Primroses,
in mixture
143 Scllla siblrica 50/ & 63
144 Solomon’s Seal, dwarfs? tall ...
146 Snowdrops, double and single at
146 Snowflakes
147 Starch Hyacinths, blue
148 Spiraea Japonlca
149 Spiraea Palmata, is. (id. each ...
150 Triteleia conspicua 21
151 Tritomas ir. each ...
152 Wood Hyacinths, mAraf 30/&42
153 Winter Aconites 21
154 White Lilies e,d. each ...
0. per 100. perdoz.
. 8.
d. 8.
d.
...30
0...4
6
...42
0...5
6
...21
0...3
0
•• 15
0...2
6
...12
6... 2
0
... 5
6...t
0
...12
6. ..2
0
...12
6. ..2
0
...10
6... 1
6
... 5
6... 1
0
...60
0...7
6
...12
6 ..2
0
0... 7
6... 1
6
...15
0...2
6
0... 2
6.. 0
6
... 7
6... 1
6
... 7
6... 1
6
...30
0...4
6
10
6
0... 3
6...0
6
...60
0...7
6
0... s
6... 1
0
0... 2
6...0
6
...21
0...3
0
A SELECT LIST OF STRAWBERRIES.
We have made a careful selection of the very best and most distinct varieties of Strawberries, and recom-
mend all of them, feeling confident they will give the greatest satisfaction.
Less quantities than 50 of a sort will be charged at a little higher rate.
per 100 #. d.
Alpine, red and white 3 6
Auguste Nicaise, large crim-
son 5 6
Bicton Pine, white , large ... 3 6
Black Prince, early 3 6
British Queen 5 6
Dr. Hogg, very large 5 6
Due de Magenta, crimson ... 5 6
Elton Pine, late 3 6
per 100 «. d,
Frogmore late Pine 7 6
Hautbois (Myatt’s) 3 6
James Veitch, superior flavour 5 6
Keen’s Seedling, early 5 6
Le Constant 56
La GrosseSucr< 5 e,<z» excellent
forcing variety 5 6
Lucas, large 5 6
Marguerite, forces well 3 6
per 100 ir. d.
Oscar, large and firm 5 6
President, great cropper 5 6
Prince Arthur, fine 3 6
Sabreur, dark crimson 3 6
Sir C. Napier 5 6
Sir Joseph Paxton, extra 5 6
Souvenir de KiefF 5 6
The Amateur, fine flavour... 5 6
Vicomtesse HericartdeThury 5 6
Strawberry Plants, in small Pots, 4/6 per dozen ; in Fruiting Pots, 12/- to 18/- per dozen.
FRUIT TREES.
Strong healthy selected plants, ready November to March. Early orders solicited.
Apples
Apricots
Cherries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Fine Trained
Trees.
Standards.
Untrained
Trees.
Standards.
Fine Trained
Trees.
Dwarfs.
Untrained
Trees.
Dwarfs.
Fine Half-
Standard
Trees.
In Pots.
Fine Dwarf
and Pyramid
Trees.
In Pots.
Fine Trained
Trees.
Pyramids.
s. d. s. d.
12 6 to 15 6
10 6
12 6 ,, 15 6
12 6 „ 15 6
10 6
10 6
s. d. s. d.
2 0 to 36
26,, 36
2 0 ,, 3 6
2 6 ,, 3 6
26., 36
20 ,, 36
20., 36
s. d. s. d.
4 6 to 5 6
5 6 .. 7 6
46,, 56
5 6..76
5 6 „ 7 6
4 6 „ 5 6
46 .1 56
S. d.
2 6
2 6
3 6
2 6
2 *
3 i
2 6
s. d. s. d.
7 6 to 15 6
5 6 „ 10 6
76,, 15 6
76., 15 6
56., 10 6
56,, 10 6
s. d. s. d.
5 6 to 10 6
56 ,, 10 6
56,, 76
56,, 10 6
56,, 10 6
56,, 76
5 6 „ 76
s. d. 5. d.
3 6
4 6 to 7 6
3 6 „ 7 6
3 6., 76
s. d. s. d.
Almonds, Sweet each 2 6 to 3 6
Crabs, Siberian „ 2 6 „ 3 6
Figs, in Pots ,, 3 6 „ 7 6
, , Castle Kennedy 3 6,, 7 6
Medlars 3 6 ,, 7 6
Barberries perdoz. 7 6 to 12 0
Blackberries, American and
others ,, 18 o „ 30 0
Cranberries „ 12 0 „ 18 0
Currants ,, 6 0,, 12 0
Gooseberries ,, 6 0 ,, 12 0
s. d. s. d.
Mulberries each 7 6 to 21 0
Quinces 2 6 ,, 7 6
Services 2 6 „ 3 6
Spanish Chesnuts „ 3 6 ,, 5 6
Walnuts 3 6 „ 7 6
Nuts, Cob per doz. 12 0 ,, 18 0
Nuts, Filbert 12 0 to 18 0
Raspberries per doz. 3/6 to 7/6, per 100 2i 0 ,, 50 0
Strawberries in Fruiting Potsperdoz. J2 0,, 18 0
Grape Vines, medium, strong,
and extra strong, each 7/6, 10/6, 12/6, 15 o,,ai 0
\Barr and Sugden,
COLLECTIONS OF BULBS
5
COVENT GARDEN COLLECTIONS FOR THE CONSERVATORY, SITTING-ROOM, Etc.,
Consisting of Winter and Spring Blooming Bulbs.
In tht Collections 6, 7, 8, 9, and IO, tht varieties are mort choice than In I, 2, 3, 4, and 5,
Fine Collections.
Extra fine Collections.
1.
2 .
3 .
1 .
6.
6.
7 .
8.
9.
10 .
£4 4>-
£3 3> ■
£a 25 .
£1 IS.
ios.6d.
£5 Si-
£4 +L
£3 31 -
£1 I OS.
151 . 6 ^.
Hyacinths, in named varieties
So
40
30
IS
S°
40
30
15
Polyanthus Narcissus „ ,, ...
30
20
IS
10
3°
24
18
10
Tulips, named varieties
IOO
70
SO
24
O
IOO
70
50
24
U
Jonquils, sweet scented
3°
24
18
12
30
24
18
12
Ixias, mixed varieties
24
12
9
6
>v **
24
18
12
6
Sparaxls ,, ,,
24
12
9
6
24
18
12
6
Tritonlas ,,
24
12
9
6
24
18
12
6
Babiauas ,, ,,
24
12
9
6
□J
24
18
12
6
3.2
Crocus, choice named varieties
200
150
100
So
)
200
150
IOO
5°
0
(L) V
Snowdrops, large
200
150
IOO
S°
.a
200
150
IOO
50
s
Scilla Slbirlca, the richest blue
5 °
40
25
12
ia
So
40
3°
15
%
Cyclamen Persloum, charming.
6
4
3
2
K
6
4
4
2
X
Tritelela uniflora (Milla ), fragrant
20
18
12
12
20
18
18
12
POPULAR COLLECTIONS FOR THE CONSERVATORY, SITTING-ROOM, Etc..
Arranged for those who prefer simply a few sorts of easily cultivated Winter and Spring flowering bulbs.
In the Collection 16, 1 7, 1 8, 19, and 20, the varieties are more choice than in II, 12, 1 3, 14, and 1 5.
Fine Collections.
Extra fine Collections.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19 .
20 .
£h 4i-
£3 31 -
£2 25 .
£1 15 .
ios.6d.
£5 5 s •
£4 4i-
£3 3 s -
£1 10 5 .
Hyacinths, in named varieties
75
60
40
20
10
75
60
40
20
IO
Polyanthus Narcissus ,,
40
3°
20
is
8
40
30
20
IS
8
Tulips
150
IOO
70
40
20
ISO
IOO
70
40
20
Jonquils, sweet scented
50
30
20
12
6
50
30
20
12
6
Scilla Slbirlca & Chionodoxa lucilisa
5°
30
20
12
6
So
3°
20
12
6
Trlteleia uniflora (Milla), fragrant
5°
3°
20
12
6
5°
3°
20
12
6
PAXTON IAN COLLECTIONS FOR THE FLOWER GARDEN,
Best adapted for out door decoration, all Spring Flowering.
In tht Collections 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, the Hyacinths, Polyanthus Narcissus, Tulips , Crocus, Anemones, Ranunculus, and Crown Imperials —
will each be sent in mixed colours. In the Collections 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, these bulbs will be more select, and sent in separate colours.
Fine Collections.
Extra fine Collections.
21 .
22.
23 .
24 .
25 .
26 .
27 .
28 .
29 .
30 .
£4 V-
£3 3 -L
£2 25.
£1 is.
ios.6d.
£5 Si-
£4 V-
£2 ISJ.
£1 10 s.
l$S.6ct.
Hyacinths, in beautifu . colours
IOO
75
S°
25
12
IOO
75
S°
25
12
Polyanthus Narcissus „ ,, ...
30
20
12
6
3
30
20
12
6
3
Daffodils, various
IOO
75
50
3 °
12
IOO
75
So
3 °
12
Tulips, various colours
300
200
iS°
IOO
SO
300
200
IS°
IOO
50
Crocus ,, ,,
500
400
200
IOO
5 °
500
400
200
IOO
S°
Anemones ,,
200
IOO
75
50
25
200
IOO
7 S
so
25
Ranunculus ,, ,,
200
150
IOO
50
25
200
ISO
IOO
so
25
Snowdrops
300
200
ISO
IOO
So
300
200
ISO
IOO
50
Crown Imperials, various colours...
9
9
6
9
9
6
3
Scilla Slbirlca, the richest blue
3°
20
IS
6
3
30
25
20
12
6
Tritelela uniflora (Milla), fragrant
30
20
20
12
6
30
20
20
12
6
CLIVEDEN COLLECTIONS FOR NATURALIZATION IN WOODLAND WALKS, AND
WILD GARDENS.
In tht Collections 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, the Narcissus , Gladiolus , Crocus , Scillas , Muscari, and Lilies , will each be sent In mlsced colours ;
those in 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40, will be sent in separate coloursi
Fine Collections.
Extra fine Collections.
31.
32.
33 .
34 .
35.
36.
37 .
38.
39 .
40.
£4 4>-
£3 3i-
£2 25.
£1 ii-
£5 Si-,^4 4'-
£3 3i-
£1 10 5.
iSs.6d.
Narcissus, mixed varieties
300
200
ISO
7°
30
300
200
ISO
70
3°
Bulbocodl’om vemum
3°
20
IS
IO
6
3°
20
IS
IO
6
Winter kittoSCoa, yellow
3°o
200
ISO
80
4°
300
200
150
80
40
Gladioli, mixed varieties
IOO
75
S°
30
20
IOO
7S
So
30
20
Crocus ,, ,,
500
400
300
ISO
75
500
400
3°o
150
75
Scillas , . , .
300
200
ISO
IOO
SO
300
200
*50
roo
SO
Day Lilies and Plantain Lillee ...
30
20
IS
IO
6
30
20
13
10
6
Dog's-Tooth Violets, purple
IOO
75
50
20
IO
IOO
75
So
20
10
Lilies, mixed varieties
30
20
iS
IO
6
30
20
IS
10
t 6
Tritelela
200
15°
IOO
So
3°
200
ISO
IOO
SO
30
Zephyranthes Candida
30
20
15
IO
6
3°
20
15
IO
6
Crown Imperials
20
l6
12
6
3
20
l6
12
6
3
Any of our customers having a preference for collections of bulbs offered by other London houses— whether advertised in catalogues , daily
papers, or other periodicals— the same may be had from us at the prices and terms of the advertisers ,
12 and 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, i 88 i.'|
BEDDING, POMPON, AND ROMAN HYACINTHS.
tjgT Customers, in ordering, will find it convenient to use the Order Sheet which accompanies
the. current year’s Catalogue, it being only necessary to fill in the Marginal Numbers and
the quantities . The Order Sheet is an Index to the Catalogue , and, taken m conjunction ,
it simplifies writing out the order.
N.B.—The Marginal Numbers in the Catalogue are annually changed j if, therefore, an order
is made out from a previous year's Catalogue, the year should be specified. Failing this
notification, the order will be executed from the current Catalogue.
HYACINTHS FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE.
IN DISTINCT COLOURS, FOR BEDS, RIBBONS, OR GROUPS.
For specific colours in flower beds or groups, we recommend the following beautiful varieties of Hyacinths
for their decided colours, fine habit, and large flower spikes. When in Holland Mr. Barr specially selected the
varieties. They will also be found exceedingly useful for filling rustic baskets, flower boxes, and vases.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
£ «. d. . £ i. d.
265 too in 12 distinct beautiful varieties i 12 o I 267 24 in 12 distinct beautiful varieties 086
ditto o 16 6 | 268 12 in 12 ditto 046
RED.
per doz,— s. d. P cr 6oz. — d.
266 50 in 12
269 'Carmine Red, good truss 4
270 'Rob fine truss 4
273 'Dark Porcelain Blue,/*// truss 4
274 'Rich Dark Blue, large truss 4
6 I 271 'Scarlet, fine truss 4 6
6 | 272 'Pink, compact truss 4 6
BLUE.
6 I 275 'Azure Blue, large truss 4 6
6 | 276 'Light Porcelain Blue, large truss 4 6
WHITE.
277 *Pure White, large truss 4 6 I 279 'White, shaded Rose, large compact truss 4 6
278 'Pure White, compact truss 4 6 | 280 'White, tinged Rose, large truss 4 6
281 "THE BEAUTIFUL MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS.” These were selected by Mr. Barr on the occasion
of his annual visit to the Dutch Bulb Grounds. The colours are evenly assorted to produce a fine
effect in flower beds, &c., consisting of purple, lavender, porcelain, azure blue, mauve, white,
rose, blush, yellow, &c P er IOO > 3°/ ! P er dozen 4 6
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.
282 +Red, in various shades 24/6 3/3 | 285 *Red, in various shades 24/6 3/3
283 +Blue, ditto 24/6 3/3 286 *Blue, ditto 24/6 3/3
284 fWhite, ditto 24/6 3/3 | 287 *White, ditto 24/6 3/3
288 “THE BEAUTIFUL MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS.’* In all respects the same as No. 281 ; the
bulbs are, however, a little smaller P er I0 °* 2r / I P cr dozen 3 o
POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS.
The Pompon Hyacinth produces neat spikes of bloom, and may be grown in small glasses, fancy pots,
old china bowls, crystal dishes, jardinets, and other elegant contrivances ; alone, or associated with the bright
blue Scilla sibirica, Crocus, Snowdrops, Tulips, Dwarf Narcissus, the violet scented Iris Persica, the beautiful
sweet scented Iris reticulata, and any other early flowering bulbs of dwarf growth ; so cultivated, these bulbs
do best planted in “ B. & S.’s Prepared Cocoa Fibre and Charcoal” (for which see p. 47), covering the surface
with fresh green carpet moss (see p. 47). . . .
In small flower beds, and children' s gardens, the Pompon Hyacinth, Scilla sibirica, Spring Snowflakes,
Dwarf Narcissus, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Anemone fulgens, Dwarf Tulips, Triteleias, Crocus, Iris reticulata,
Grape Hyacinths, Hepaticas, Iris Persica, Jonquils, Sisyrinchium grandiflorum, Snowdrops, Chionodoxa lucilioe
(The Glory of the Snow), and the Double Saxifraga granulata, make an exceedingly decorative display, and
maintain a fine succession of flowers during the Spring months ; sifeh gardens should be edged with small
growing Sempervivums. our own selections.
289 6 each of 12 pretty varieties 21
290 3 ,, ,, 12
291 2 „ 8
each — a,
295 Achilles, soft scarlet o
296 Delos, rich carmine o
299 Artemis, deep blue, white centre o
300 Ida, dark porcelain o
d.
292 12 in 12 pretty varieties 4 6
o I 293 Fine mixed varieties, 3J. per doz. ; per 100 21 o
o I 294 Choice „ ,, 4^- ». » 3° 0
RED.
d' each — a. d.
5 I 297 Juno, brilliant red o
5 I 298 Parnassus, rose, pink striped o
BLUE.
± I 301 Orpheus, purple-lilac o
5 I 302 Queen of Lilacs, beautiful lilac-blue o 4
WHITE.
303 Adonis, white, rose shaded o 4 I 305 Medusa, pure white 0 4
304 Hera, rose-white o 5 | 306 Vesta, snow white o 5
YELLOW.
307 Apollo, pure yellow o 5 | 308 Minos, apricot colour. o 5
DWARF WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH FOR EARLY FORCING {Selected Bulbs).
309 The pure white Sweet Scented Roman Hyacinth is now universally prized in bouquets, It flowers during
October, November, and December, if the bulbs are potted in succession, say 3 to 6 in a pot, in
August, September, and October, and, when well rooted, forced gently, and watered freely. 25/- per 100;
3/6 per doz. ; 4 d. each.
The beautiful Sweet Scented Paper White Narcissus flowers at the same time as the Roman Hyacinth, and
requires the same cultural treatment ; it is also greatly valued in bouquets. The double white Roman
Narcissus is also much prized for its early flowering ; the individual blossoms are mounted on wire
for small bouquets and buttonholes . (Nos. 689 & 692.)
DWARF PARISIAN OR BLUE ROMAN HYACINTH.
310 The Blue Roman Hyacinth flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than tht white variety. 12 s. 6d. per
100 ; is, 9 d. per dozen ; 3 d. each. [Barr and Sugden ,
CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS FOR POTS OR GLASSES.
7
HYACINTHS.
FOR CULTURE IN POTS, GLASSES, JARDINETS, AND FOR EXHIBITION.
83?- The * indicates the varieties best suited for forcing, or for growing in glasses, jardinets, and other
elegant contrivances.
Immediately after potting, which may be done from September to December, place out of doors on a bed of
ashes, and cover the pots with six inches of the same material, but a covering of cocoa fibre is preferable ; there
let the pots remain till full of roots, which will usually be from six to eight weeks. If very early flowers are
required, pot in September, and commence to force gently in December, giving abundance of water ; but if large
finely developed trusses and rich colours are preferred to very early flowers, the Hyacinth must not be forced, but
when removed indoors, should be placed on the shelf 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, or in preference a
covering of cocoa fibre ; as it is well known to cultivators that failures, for the most part with Hyacinths, arise
from allowing the soil to become dry, when the rootlets are in consequence injured. Abundance of air is
necessary, but a dry atmosphere and a draughty situation should be sedulously avoided. To maintain a
succession of flowers, remove from under the covering a portion of the Hyacinths once a fortnight from the
middle of December to middle of February.
If the Hyacinth is cultivated in glasses, the base of the bulb should just touch the water, and a little
charcoal should be placed in the glass to keep the water sweet. We, however, prefer filling the glasses with
prepared Cocoa Fibre and Charcoal (for which see p. 47). The glasses should be kept in a room without a fire,
or better still in a greenhouse, and always in the sunniest and lightest situation at command till the flower spike
is developed. This attained, place the glasses where the flowers are most desired. For new Hyacinth Glasses,
chastely decorated, see p. 48.
When the Hyacinth is cultivated in jardinets, associated with other early-flowering bulbs, such as Scilla
sibirica, Tulips, Snowdrops, Crocus, Narcissus, Iris reticulata, &c., B. & S.’s prepared "Cocoa Fibre and
Charcoal " should invariably be used (see p. 47), taking care that the preparation is kept moist and the surface
covered with green carpet moss.
The f denotes the double varieties. These, with very few exceptions, are unsuitable for growing in glasses,
and jardinets, or for forcing. Those quoted are, however, the finest of the doubles, and are best grown in pots.
The “ ex” indicates the varieties which produce the finest flowers, and cultivators of the Hyacinth for
exhibition would do well to select from those only.
£47- The two Premier Prizes for Hyacinths were awarded to us by the Royal Botanic Society at their
Exhibition of March, 1877.
The superiority of single over double Hyacinths may be best estimated by a visit to the Metropolitan and
Provincial Hyacinth Exhibitions, where the proportion shown of single to double flowers is about fifty to one.
If any of the under-mentioned "Selections" are chosen, and it is stated they are for glasses, jardinets, or
exhibition, single kinds will be sent. If not specified, the selection will include a proportion of double varieties.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING SPLENDID NAMED HYACINTHS,
Which are only such as have proved to be the most worthy of cultivation ; the bulbs have all been
carefully selected from the bulb farms of the best and most experienced Dutch growers,
311 100 extra choice exhibition Hyacinths. . .
312 5® ,, u 11 i»
313 2 s „ „ „ „ 25/ &
314 12 ,, „ „ ,, 15/ &
316 100 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ...
316 50
s. d.
6
3
tS
1
5
317 25 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ... 1 1
318 12 „ „ „ .1 •• 10/6 & o 12
319 100 very fine, in 50 varieties 3 10
320 50 ,, ,, 25 ,, 11 * it
321 25 „ „ 25 „ „ o 17
322 12 „ ,, 12 „ „ 7/6 & o 9
j. d.
1 o
THE SOFTER AND MORE DELICATE SHADES OF RED, SUCH AS ROSE, ROSE-FINK, BLUSH, Etc.
each — i,
323 * Agnes, rick rosy red, fine truss o 9
324 fAlida Catherina , rose, fine truss o 6
325 *Bella Donna, delicate rose , pink striped,
large truss , ex 1 6
326 fBouquet Royal, blush rose, with pink eye,
long handsome truss, ex o 8
327 +City of London, rose, very large, ex 1 6
328 *Cosmo3, rich rosy pink, fine truss, ex o 9
329 fDuhe of Wellington, fine light rose, large
compact kandsome truss, ex o 8
330 *Emmeline, rose, splendid ttuss, ex o 6
331 *FabiOia, fine rose-pink, striped carmine,
large bells and large spike, ex 1 o
332 *G<5ant des Roses, beautiful rose, large
handsome truss, ex 1 o
333 fGrootvorst, blush, large compact truss, ex. o 6
334 *Giganteu8, blush, large compact truss, ex. o 8
335 *Lady Palmerston, rose, striped deep pink,
large truss, ex 1 6
THE RICHER AND DEEPER SHADES OF RED, SUCH AS CARMINE, CRIMSON, SCARLET, LAKE, PINK, Etc.
each — s,
336 *L 'Adorable, rose, carmine striped , fine
compact truss, ex o
337 ‘L'Ornement de la Nature, delicate rose,
striped pink, large truss, ex o
338 *La Dame du Lac, rose-pink, fine ttuss, ex. o
339 *La Joyeuse, rose-pink, large truss, ex. ... i
340 "La Prophete, rose-pink, striped carmine,
handsome truss, ex I
341 fNoble par Merlte, rose, shaded pink, large
bells, compact truss, ex o
342 ‘Norma, satin-rose, handsome, ex o
343 tPrince of Orange, light red, fine truss ... o
344 ‘Princess Charlotte, beautiful rose-pink,
large compact t> uss, ex I
346 ‘Princess Helena, beautiful rose-pink, large
compact truss, ex I
346 ‘Sultan’s Favourite, delicate rose, striped
pink, handsome truss, ex o
347 +The First, salmon-pink, large bells. .
348 ‘Amy, scarlet, fine truss, ex o 6
349 ‘Cavalgnac, salmon, striped, deep rose, very
large truss, ex i ro
350 tDlsraell (Improved Bouquet Tendre),deep
red, large truss (new), ex i o
361 ‘Duchess of Richmond, salmon, striped
pink, very tine truss, ex o 8
352 fFrederick the Great, semi-double, bright
pink, fine full truss, ex i 3
353 ‘Garibaldi, rich crimson, large splendid
truss (new), ex • 7 6
354 ‘Gertrude, rose-carmine, fine compact truss,
ex „ ° 10
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden , 1881.
355 ^Howard, rich scarlet, handsome truss, ex.
356 ^Incomparable, rich glittering crimson ,
fine compact truss, ex. i 3
357 * Josephine, scarlet, changing to orange ... 1 o
358 ^Koh-i-noor, bright salmon-pink , large
truss, model form, semi-double, ex 3 6
359 *L’Etlncellante, very bt ight crimson-scarlet,
large compact truss, ex 1 o
360 *La Fiancee Royale, rose, large truss, ex. o 10
361 *Llna, bright scarlet, full truss, ex. 1 3
362 *Lord Macaulay, carmine, changing to
vivid crimson-scarlet, large truss, ex.... 1 3
363 ^Linnaeus, bright orange-red, fine spike, ex. 2 3
8 CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS FOR POTS OR GLASSES.
each — j.
364 *Miss Nightingale, orange- red, large
truss, ex I
365 "Mr. Robert Steiger, rich rose-carmine,
large compact truss , ex o
366 "Mrs. Beecher Stowe, rich rosy red, large
splendid truss, ex i
367 *Newton, rosy-red, large fine truss , ex i
368 "Princess Clothllde, pink, striped carmine,
large handsome truss, ex i
369 ^Princess Royal, rose-pink, scarlet centre,
large bells, compact truss, ex o
370 "Pelissier, intense deep rich crimson, large
compact truss, ex i
THE MORE DELICATE AND SOFTER SHADES
378 fBloxberg, beautiful clear azure blue, large
bells, good truss, ex o
379 "Blondin, rich azure blue, bottom of tube
bluish purple, large truss (new), ex i
380 "Ccelestina, clear transparent blue, ex i
381 *Clio, sky-blue, white centre, large bells, fine
truss, ex i
382 "Couronne de Celle, beautiful azure-blue,
large bells, large truss, ex o
383 "Czar Peter, beautiful clear blue, large
bells, large handsome truss, ex i
384 "De Candolle, lilac-blue, shading to mauve ,
handsome truss, ex i
385 *Grand Lilas, beautiful silvery lilac, large
compact truss, ex o
386 "Grand Maitre, fine porcelain blue, very
large truss (new) 3
d. each — /. d.
371 "Queen Victoria, bright pink, large hand -
3 some truss, ex i 3
372 "Queen of Hyacinths, rich rosy scarlet,
8 large compact truss, ex i o
373 "Solfaterre, brilliant orange-scarlet, yellow
o centre, large compact truss, ex I o
6 374 "Victor Emmanuel, light carmine-scarlet,
large truss, ex 4 o
o 375 "Victoria Alexandrina, intense crimson,
large handsome tt uss, ex o 8
8 376 "Von Schiller, deep salmon-pink , large com-
pact truss, ex i
6 377 "Vuurbaak, crimson-scarlet, large full
truss, new and beautiful, ex 4
OF BLUE, SUCH AS AZURE, LIGHT PORCELAIN, Etc.
I 387 "Grand Vainqueur, pretty porcelain-lilac,
8 I large truss, ex o
388 *La Perl s,fine clear rich blue, large com -
9
o
6
6
6
o
8
6
pact truss , ex 1
389 *Leonida 8 , beautiful rich blue, large bells ,
fine truss, ex o
390 "Lord Derby, pearl-blue, very large truss, ex. 1
391 *Lothair, bright blue, large truss (new), ex. 2
392 *Orondates, clear porcelain-blue, large bells,
compact large truss, ex o
393 *Pieneman,yf/z£ rich light blue, very large
bells, and large truss, ex 1
394 "Regulus, rich porcelain-blue, fine truss ... o
395 "William Robinson, lilac, white centre,
fine truss 1
396 tVan Speyk, lilac, large truss, ex o
397 "Victor Emmanuel, silvery-grey , large
truss, ex 1
o
6
8
6
8
9
0
8
o
8
o
9
6
THE DARKER AND RICHER SHADES OF BLUE SUCH AS DARK PORCELAIN, PURPLE, BLACK, Etc.
398 "Anna Bolena, rich purple, large truss , ex. 1 o
399 *ArgU 8 , dark violet-blue, clear white eye,
large bells, large truss, ex o 6
400 "Baron Von Humboldt, glittering purple,
outside black, large fine truss, ex o 9
401 "Baron Van Tuyll, rich purple, large com-
pact truss , ex o 8
402 "Bleu Moresque, purple-lilac, large tr uss, ex. o 6
403 "Charles Dickens, dark porcelain, shaded
lilac, large truss, ex o 6
404 * Christie Minstrel, rich glittering black,
fine truss, ex o 9
405 "Duke of Connaught (new), dark blue,
large handsome truss, ex 3 6
406 "Frederick the Great of Sweden, dark
blue, large bells, fine truss o 9
407 t Garrick, dark lavender, shaded puce, com-
pact handsome truss, ex o 8
408 "General Havelock, rich glittering purple,
very large truss, ex 1 o
409 "General Lauriston, fine deep violet-blue,
white centre, fine truss, ex o 9
410 "King of the Blues, rich dark blue, large
bells, magnificent compact spike , ex 2 o
411 "Lamplighter, black, white eye 2 o
412 "La Nuit, purple-black, fine truss, ex o
413 "La Precieuse, lilac, shaditig to lavender,
very fine truss, ex o
414 fLaurens Koster, rich violet-blue, long
compact truss, ex 1
415 "Lord Melville, glittering purple, white
centre, large truss, ex 1
416 "Lord Palmerston, deep clear blue, white
centre, fine truss, very distinct (new), ex. 1
417 "Marie, dark purple-blue, striped indigo,
immense spike, ex o
418 "Mimosa, glowing purple, large truss, ex.... o
419 "Prince Albert, deep glittering purple,
large compact truss , ex o
420 t Prince Albert of Prussia, purple, fine truss o
421 "Prince Frederick, rich purple-blue, large
handsome truss, ex 1
422 "Prince of Wales, dark blue, white eye,
large truss, ex 2
423 tRobert Burns , dark purple, fine truss ... o
424 "Sir John Lawrence, rich dark blue, beau-
tifully striped, very large compact truss, ex. o
425 "Uncle Tom, rich black-purple, fine truss... o
426 "William the First, rich glittering purple ,
large handsome truss, ex o
MAUVE AND MAGENTA.
8
9
o
o
o
9
6
8
8
6
6
8
9
6
8
427 "Arnold Prinsen, mauve-lilac, fitie truss, ex. 2 o
428 "Charles Dickens, glittering lilac, large
fine truss, ex 1 6
429 "Hayden, mauve-lilac, large truss, ex 1 o
430 "Jeschko, beautiful rich lilac, large truss, ex. 1 o
431 fKarel Kroonprince of Sweden, dark
mauve, shaded violet, large truss, ex o 9
PURE
438 "Albus maximus, splendid large truss, ex. o 9
439 "Albus superbissimus, large full truss, ex. o 8
440 "Baroness Van Tuyll, long handsome truss, ex. o 10
441 tBouquet Royal, long compact truss, ex... 1 o
442 "Cheval Blanc, large bells, large handsome
truss, ex 1 6
443 "Crown Princess of the Netherlands,
large compact handsome 1} uss, ex o 9
444 tFlevo, compact, fine truss, ex o 9
445 "Florence Nightingale, lar%e truss, ex. ... 13
446 "Grand Vainqueur, fine compact truss o 9
447 " „ Vedette, large bells and truss, ex. o 8
448 tLa Deesse, moderate bells, fine truss o 9
449 "La Franchise, large handsome truss, ex... 1 o
432 "L’Honneur d'Overveen, mauve, hand-
some truss, ex 2 o
433 "L’Unique, mauve, fine o 6
434 "Mr. Van Vree, dark mauve, fine truss, ex. 1 o
435 "President Lincoln, magenta, fine truss, ex. 1 9
436 "Tollens , magenta, fine truss, ex 1 o
437 "Vandyck, mauve Jin e truss, ex 1 3
WHITE.
I 460 "La Grandesse, the largest and handsomest
truss (new), ex 2 6
451 fLa Tour d’ Auvergne, large bells, large
handsome truss, ex o 8
452 "La Neige, large perfect truss 3 6
453 "L’ Innocence, large bells, large splendid
truss (new), ex 2 3
454 "Madame Van der Hoop, large bells, large
compact truss, ex o jo
455 "Mirandolina, large fine truss, ex o 8
456 *Mont Blanc, large bells, compact large
handsome truss, ex 1 o
457 "Nectar, neat bells, fine truss, ex 1 6
[ Barr and Sugden,
CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS, AND DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS. 9
each — j. d.
458 f Nightingale, large fine truss, ex 2 o
459 ^Pavilion Blanc, large truss, ex o 9
460 +Prince of Waterloo, compact truss, ex. ... o 10
461 *Prlncess Frederick William, large fine
truss, ex 1 o
462 *Queen Victoria, handsome truss, ex o 8
467 + Anna Maria, blush, neat bells with violet
centre, good truss o
468 *Anna Paulowna, white, shaded rose, com-
pact large truss, ex o
469 *Cleopatra, blush white, large bells, thick
fine truss, ex o
470 *Dolly Varden, white, shaded rose , large
bells, thick truss, ex 1
471 *Elfrida, waxy white, large bells, bold hand-
some truss, ex o
472 ^Grandeur A Merveille, white, shaded rose,
immense compact truss, ex o
473 *Lord Grey, white, tinged rose, fine truss, ex. o
WHITE SHADED ROSE, Etc.
each-
463 *Queen of the Netherlands, large bells ,
very fine truss, ex
464 *Snowball, fine truss, bells beautifully sym-
metrical, and of great substance, ex
465 +Vainqueur,yfw<? truss, ex
466 fVan Hooboken, very large, ex
481 *Anna Carolina, beautiful primrose o 8
482 *Bird of Paradise, beautiful rich yellow ,
fine compact truss, ex 3 o
483 *Duc de MalakofF, salmon, striped rose-
lake, novel colour, large truss, ex o 10
484 *Heroine, primrose, large truss, ex o 8
485 ^Herman, apricot-salmon, fine truss, ex. ... o 9
486 *Ida, rich primrose, large truss, ex 1 6
487 fJaune Supreme, rich yellow, good truss... 1 o
YELLOW, CITRON, PRIMROSE, SALMON, Etc.
474 t^a Virginity, blush white, very large bells,
fine truss
475 *Mammoth, white, tinged rose, very large
bells, large truss
476 ^Princess Marie, white , rose shaded, large
compact truss, ex
477 *Seraphin, white, shaded rose, large bells,
very large truss, ex
478 fTriumph Blandina, white, beautifully
tinged rose, pink centre, fine it uss, ex. ...
479 *Tubaeflorus, blush rose, large bells , large
handsome truss, ex
480 * Voltaire, white, shaded rose, large bells...
488 *John Stuart Mill, primrose, fine truss, ex.
489 *King of Holland, apricot colour
490 *La Citronni^re, citron-yellow, fine truss, ex.
491 *L’Or d'AviBtr&Ue, fine yellow, large truss, ex.
492 ^Rowland Hill, fine yellow, fine truss (new),
493 *Sonora, salmon, fine truss, ex
494 fine yellow, fine truss, ex.
495 * Victory, fine yellow, large truss, ex. .
For New Hyacinth Glasses, with Art-Cameo Figures , etc., see p. 48.
1 — 1 . d,
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1 6
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1 6
o 6
0 8
1 6
o 8
o 8
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1 3
2 6
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2 6
2 6
DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
Twice the Royal Horticultural Society awarded to us the Gold Banksian Medal, and once the large Gold
gilt Silver Floral Medals, etc., also other Awards and Certificates, for our Exhibits of Daffodil /louvers
When Her Majesty opened the Royal Horticultural Society's Show on the 2nd May, 1877 . we received a
Commemorative Gold Medal for our exhibit of more than a hundred different sorts of Daffodils.
The Daffodil is the most beautiful of Spring flowers, and is the hardiest and most enduring. Its blossoms
are uninjured by frost, snow, rain, and wind, and continue a long time decorative. A selection made from the
three groups will give a succession of flowers from February till June. The Trumpet Section of Daffodils com-
mence flowering in February, succeeding each other till the end of April. The Peerless Section of Daffodils
commence flowering in March, and follow each other in succession till May. The third group of Daffodils
embraces the Poet’s Narcissus, and the Tazettaor Bunch-flowered Daffodils, which begin flowering early in April,
and follow one after the other till Tune.
As cut flowers for vases, all the Daffodils are most elegant, and can be had in abundance at a season when
flowers are scarce. They form a pleasing contrast, and associate admirably with hot-house flowers. During
three months in Spring cut Daffodil flowers from our collection are exhibited at the various Spring Shows
and Fortnightly Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, also at the Spring Flower Shows held at the Royal
Botanic Gardens. The exhibition of these beautiful hardy flowers attracts more notice from the visitors, and elicits
more admiration than the expensive exotics which have been grown under glass.
(63gr NEW DAFFODILS. — The Weardale and Longford Bridge Collections of New Daffodils have received
considerable publicity through the press and our exhibits for the last few years, but more especially during the
Spring of 1880 and 1881, as we were enabled to stage them, classed and named ; these we now offer for sale.
In doing so, we think it may not be uninteresting to notice that the Daffodil has been a favourite flower
in this country for hundreds of years ; and were its literature collated, bulky volumes would be the result.
Parkinson, in the early part of the seventeenth century, catalogued the Daffodils then in cultivation. Two
hundred years later Salisbury gave them considerable attention, and somewhat later Haworth and Dean Herbert
contributed many papers on the subject of Daffodils, and separately prepared monographs of them from their
respective points of view. A few years since Mr. Baker prepared his celebrated monograph of the Narcissi ;
but at that time he was not aware of the existence of the Weardale and Longford Bridge Collections, so that
there is now a necessity for a revised monograph, owing to the number of forms in these two collections which
Mr. Baker had not before him at the time he was preparing his monograph. ( Those who are desirous of acquaint-
ing themselves more fully with the literature of the Daffodil, should purchase Burbidgc’s admirable work, which
is beautifully illustrated, and written in a most charming style, price 31 s. 6 d.) There exists no absolute data as
to how the new varieties of Daffodils were produced, but doubtless the keynote was furnished in Dean Herbert’s
paper on the Hybridization of Narcissus.
In the Longford Bridge Collection there are hybrids and varieties of exceeding beauty ; but in the Weardale
Collection the work has been done so admirably that there is no difficulty in tracing in the flowers themselves
the gradual steps taken in each cross. Indeed, the Weardale Collection might fairly be termed a Practical
Treatise on Hybridization, by William Backhouse, Esq., of Weardale, where the reader is led by easy stages to
the unfolding of a great work, which must have been produced by the most indefatigable labour combined with
the most consummate skill. The work has been carried to the very pinnacle of excellence in gradation of size,
diversity of form, and originality in shape and colouration. Indeed, the genius of this man is as conspicuous in
his Daffodils as is that of the great masters in their sculpture and painting.
Two Coloured Plates of our New Daffodils can be had on application by intending purchasers, who are desirous
of blowing more of these fine hardy flowers. For a history of the new Daffodils see “The Garden," 23rd August, 1879.
Culture and Adaptation.— The Daffodil may be planted in almost any soil and situation, but thrives
best in a fertile loam ; the top of the bulb should be two to three inches below the surface. In beds the larger
flowering Daffodils are charming, and for edgings the dwarf growing kinds are most beautiful. In flower and
shrubbery borders, when grown in masses of distinct varieties, the effect produced by the Daffodil is unequalled.
For naturalization in woodland walks, semi-wild places, on the margins of plantations, and amongst grass, few
hardy flowers look so natural and pleasing.
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881 . 1 B
10
HOOP PETTICOAT AND TRUMPET DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
Daffodils from Groups I., II., and III.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
d.
496 1000 in io var. 80 /, in 20 var. 120/, in 3ovar. 140
497 500 in 10 var. 42/, in 20 var. 63/, in 30 var. 73
498 100 in 10 var. 10/6, in 20 var. 15/, in 30 var. 21 o
502 Choice mixed, for naturalization per 1000, 63/ ; per ioo, 7/6 ; per doz.
503 Fine ,, ,, ,, ,, 42/; >» 5 / 6 1 „
504 The Great Nonsuch Daffodil, mixed yellow varieties ,, 42/; ,, 5/6; ,,
499 50 in 10 var. 5/6, in 17 var. 7/6, in 25 var. 10
500 30 in 10 var. 3/6, in 15 var. 5/6, in 30 var. 7
501 12 in 12 varieties 2/6, 3/6, 5/6 to 9
New Daffodils from Groups I., II., and III. of the Weardale and Longford Bridge Varieties.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
605 12 in 12 varieties 6 s., gs., 12s. to 18 o I 507 30 in 30 varieties 30T., 42*. to 63 o
606 20 in 20 15^., 21J. to 30 o | 508 40 in 40 ,, 42J., 63*. to 84 o
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.
Group I.— Magni-coronatae, the Trumpet or Ajax, and the Hoop Petticoat or Corbularia Narcissus.
CHARACTER. — Crown or trumpet as long or rather longer than the divisions of the perianth.
Parkinson, nearly three centuries ago, called No. 638 “Mr. Wilmer's Great Double Daffodil.” In The
Garden, vol. i., p. 455, two Daffodil Gardens of this variety, and 560 , are described as “ surpassing apples of gold
in baskets of silver.” Parkinson calls No. 622 the “ Prince of Daffodils.” Of the double Lent Lily, Parkinson
states it is natural to our country ; and, from the information recorded in his Paradisia, we searched out its
habitat, and can this season offer a few bulbs. Of the rare White Bulbocodium of Clusius, No. 610 , we have a
good stock of strong healthy bulbs ; we also offer the scarce species, No. 519 , N. Gallicus Minor of Parkinson,
supposed by Herbert to be the double of N. minor ; also Parkinson's " Daffodil with the dipt tube," No. 612 .
In the succession of flowering, Cambricus, Obvallaris and Obvallaris maximus commence in February, and
are closely followed by Telamonius, Spurius, and the dwarf-growing species, Minor and Nanus. These are
followed by the Lent Lily, 534 , Lobularis, and the early-flowering Bicolors, viz., Horsfieldi and Empress.
These again are followed by Lorifolius and Emperor, Maximus, Major, Rugilobus, etc.
The Grand Trumpeters are Bicolor Horsfieldi, Empress, Emperor, Maximus, Princeps, Rugilobus, Telamonius;
and the New Trumpet Daffodils, Bicolor Maximus, Major, Primulinus, T. B. M. Camm, Mrs. J. B. M. Camm, etc.
The New Daffodils Humei are apparently hybrids of Ajax and Montanus; Milnerii and Cowanii appear to
be hybrids of Minor and Cernuus ; Bicolor maximus is not so stately as Empress, but is a flower of greater
substance, the divisions of the perianth overlapping each other; Bicolor primulinus, Bicolor J. B. M. Camm and
Mrs. J. B. M. Camm are very distinct and beautiful ; Cernuus pulcher is a beautiful white Ajax ; Milnerii is the
only Ajax of a uniform sulphur colour ; Shirley Hibberd is elegant in outline ; Backhousei is a fine hybrid,
apparently a first cross from Bicolor, and quite distinct from any other existing form ; Iludibras is a very
characteristic flower. per 100. per doz. per 100. per doz.
s. d. s. d.
The Hoop Petticoat, or Medusa's Trumpet.
509 Corbularia conspicua , golden yellow,
charming in pots and as an edging 2 6
510 Corbularia alba, the beautiful white
Hoop Petticoat, home grenun bulbs.
611 Corbularia tenuifolia, golden yellow ,
the small Hoop Petticoat, 9 d. each 7 6
Ajax, the Trumpet Narcissus.
512 Abscissus, trumpet yellow or sulphur,
perianth white , gd, each 7 6
513 Albicans, primrose trumpet, and
white perianth, beautiful, 6 d. each 5 6
514 Bicolor, golden yellow trumpet and
white perianth, 9 d. each 7 6
515 Bicolor Horsfieldi, large golden yel -
low trumpet and white perianth,
very early, 9 d. each 7 6
516 Bicolor Empress, very large golden
yellow trumpet and white perianth,
is. 6 d. each 15 o
517 Breviflos, golden yellow trumpet, and
sulph ur perianth 5 6
518 Cambricus, yellow trumpet, sulphury-
white perianth, very early , 6 d. each 4 6
519 Capax (Queen Anne's Double Daffo-
dil), primrose, rare, 2s. 6 d. each ...
620 Cernuus, trumpet and perianth
white, very beautiful, is. each 10 6
521 Lobularis, yellow trumpet, primrose
perianth 15 0...2 6
522 Lobularis grandiplenus, the largest
double yellow trumpet 3 6
523 Lobularis plenus, with the large
double yellow trumpet 15 0...2 6
524 Lorifolius, golden trumpet, and
primrose perianth, is. each 10 6
525 Lorifolius Emperor, very large golden
yellow trumpet and primrose peri-
anth, is. 6 d. & 2 s. each 151. & ... 21 o
526 Major, trumpet and perianth fine
golden yellow 10 6...1 6
527 maximus, trumpet and perianth deep
golden yellow, very large 15 0...2 6
528
529
530
631
532
533
634
535
536
537
538
639
540
The
541
542
543
544
545
546
j. 4. s. d.
Minor, fine golden yellow, a rare
dwarf species 5 6
Moschatus ( see Albicans and Tor-
tuosus) 5 6
Nanus, rich yellow trumpet, prim-
rose perianth, a fine dwarf species 15 0...2 6
Obvallaris, trumpet and perianth
yclloT.0, very early 10 6...1 6
Obvallaris maximus, rich golden
yellow, large, and early, is. each ... 10 6
Princeps, yellow trumpet , perianth
sulphur, a very large species 10 6...1 6
Pseudo-Narcissus (Lent Lily), yel-
low trumpet, sulphur perianth 7 6... 1 o
Pseudo-Narcissus, fl. pi 1 o
Rugilobus, fine yellow trumpet,
perianth pale sulphur, beautiful ... 10 6...1 6
Spurius, trumpet and perianth rich
uniform golden yellow 15 0...2 6
Telamonius, yellow trumpet, perianth
primrose , very large and early 5 6
Telamonius plenus, the large double
golden yellow trumpet daffodil ... 5 6...1 o
Tortuosus, primrose trumpet, and
white perianth, beautiful, 6 d. each 5 6
New Daffodils.
Weardale and Longford Bridge varieties. A
coloured plate, representing several of these,
appeared in The Garden, 23rd August, 1879. cac h
Humei albidus, yellow trumpet, sulphur *. </.
perianth, 5.1. 6d. per dozen o 6
Humei concolor, trumpet and perianth
yellow 2 6
Bicolor albidus, trumpet yellow, sulphury-
white perianth, very early 2 6
Bicolor J. B. M. Camm, primrose trumpet,
white perianth , the most beautiful Daffodil 5 6
Bicolor Mrs. J. B. M. Camm, sulphur
trumpet, white perianth, a most beautiful
Daffodil 5 6
Bicolor maximus, large yellow trumpet,
white beautifully imbricated perianth,
155; per doz 1 6
[Bair and Sugden,
THE PEERLESS OR MOCK-DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS,
ii
each — ». d.
517 Bicolor primulinus, large yellow trumpet ,
primrose perianth, beautiful 2 6
548 Bicolor sulphurcscens, large yellow trum-
pet, sulphur perianth 2 6
549 Cernuus pulcher, large primrose trumpet,
white perianth, 15*. per doz 1 6
550 Cowanii, sulphur trumpet, white perianth,
distinct small flower 5 6
each — 8 . d.
551 Hudibras, trumpet and perianth yellow,
large and very distinct 2 6
552 Milnerli, trumpet and perianth sulphur,
small neat flower q 6
553 Shirley Hibberd, trumpet and perianth
yellow, very distinct 2 6
554 Backhousei, sulphury white perianth with
yellow trumpet 5 6
Group II.— Medii-coronatse, the Peerless, Nonsuch, Mock-Narcissus, &c.
CHARACTER . — Crown half as long as the divisions of the perianth, but in one or two cases three quarters as long .
In this galaxy of beauty Parkinson calls the yellow Incomparabilis the Great Nonsuch Daffodil, and the white
Incomparabilis the Peerless Daffodil ; the white variety has two double forms — one with the nectary or centre
rich orange, and the other with a sulphur nectary. The flowers of both are as large as a rose, and planted in
December or January, we have seen these two double varieties of Incomparabilis, in May, with blossoms as
perfect in form as a Rosarian could desire for his favourite flower, the Rose. Odorus (Parkinson's Lesser
Nonpareil Daffodil), which represents the larger forms of the graceful Jonquil, and are exceedingly valuable to
cut for vases and table bouquets. The handsome Odorus plenus is Queen Anne’s double Jonquil. Macleai
resembles a miniature Bicolor. Triandrus is unsurpassed for its elegant Cyclamen-like flowers; Juncifolius and
Montanus are distinct and beautiful. Schizanthes orientalis and gracilis are beautiful late-flowering Daffodils.
The New Daffodils of this group may thus be described : Incomparabilis differing from Parkinson’s Nonsuch
and Peerless in the great diversity of size of flower and colouration of the crown. Leedsii is a beautiful hybrid,
apparently of Montanus and Parkinson’s Peerless Daffodil. Nelsoni, is apparently a hybrid form of Bicolor.
Barri is evidently a second cross, and apparently a hybrid of Incomparabilis and Poeticus, and is the connecting
link between Incomparabilis and Burbidgei, which latter, viz., Burbidgei, is but one remove from Poeticus.
per 100. per doz.
8 . d. 8. d.
555 Incomparabilis, mixed yellow vars. 7 6...1 6
666 ,, aurantius, primrose, yellow
crown, mat gined orange ... 10 6...1 6
657 ,, „ plenus, primrose, orange
nectary, very double 7 6...1 o
558 ,, semi-partltus , pale primrose,
cup sulphur and deeply lobed,
2 s. 6 d. each
559 „ albUS (The Peerless Daffodil),
white, yellow crown 7 6
560 ,, ,, plenus aurantius,
white, orange nectary,
large and beautiful ... 12 6. ..2 o
661 „ ,, plenus sulphureus,
white, sulphur nectary ,
large and beautiful 15 0...2 6
562 „ , , Stella, white, yellow
crown, the earliest of this
group by 14 days 5 6
563 Jun CifoliUS, yellow, a charming small
species, 6 d. each ...5 6
564 Macleai, a fine dwarf species, with
golden crown and white perianth 3 6
565 Montanus, white, distinct, 2 s. 6d. each
666 Odorus, rich yellow, cup deeply lobed
and spreading 10 6...1 6
567 „ campemelle, rich yellow... 5 6...1 o
568 „ heminalis , rich yellow, and
fragrant 10 6...1 6
569 ,, minor, rich yellow, fine
dwarf species 10 6...1 6
570 „ minor plenus, rich golden
yellow 5 6
571 ,, rugulOSUS, rich yelloiv, cup
wrinkled and nearly straight 10 6...1 6
572 Schizanthes orientalis, primrose ,
yellow crown, very beautiful 3 6
573 Triandrus albus, beautiful creamy
white reflexed flowers 9 d. each .... 76
New Daffodils.
The Weardale and Longford Bridge varieties, A
coloured plate, appeared in The Garden , 8th
March, 1879
674 Incomparabilis concolor, perianth and each
crown uniform yellow 35. 6d. per doz. o 6
575 ,, expansus, large spreading crow?i
S s. 6 d. per doz. o 6
576 ,, Frank Miles, yellow perianth, scar-
let stained, yellow crown, very large 1 6
677 ,, stellatus, starry flowered o 6
678 , , grandiflorus, large flower and crown
$s. 6d. per doz. o 6
579 ,, minor, s?nall flowered 4s. 6d. per doz. o 6
580 ,, nanus, dwarf 3*. 6d. per doz. o 6
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden , 1881.]
each
8. d.
581 Incomparabilis Leedsii, yellow perianth,
scarlet stained, yellow crown
4^. 6d. per doz. o 6
682 ,, ,, expansus, large spread ing crown 1 o
683 ,, „ grandiflorus, large flower 1 o
684 ,, ,, minor, small flower^/6 per doz. o 6
685 ,, ,, marglnatus, orange-margined
crown qs. 6d. per doz. o 9
686 ,, sulphurous, sulphur perianth, yel-
low crown ...4*. 6d. per doz. o 6
587 ,, ,, aureo-tinctus, orange-tinged
crown 3L 6d. per doz. o 6
588 ,, „ grandiflorus, large flower
4 s. 6d. per doz. o 6
689 ,, ,, expansus, large spreading
crown qs. 6d. per doz. o 9
590 ,, ,, Beauty, large flower , with
orange-stained large crown... 2 6
591 ,, ,, minor, small flower 5/6 per doz. o 6
592 ,, ,, Leedsii, conspicuous orange-
scarlet stained r;vw;«7/6 perdoz. o 9
593 ,, albidus, sulphur-white perianth
with yellow crown 1 o
594 ,, ,, elongatus , long crown 2 6
595 ,, ,, Leedsii, conspicuous orange-
scarlet stained crown qjG perdoz. o 9
596 ,. ,, major, yellow crown 1 o
697 ,, ,, Maurice Vilmorin, lemon
crown, tinged orange, very
distinct 3 6
598 ,, albus, white perianth, with yellow
crown ioj. 6d. perdoz. 1 o
599 ,, ,, aureo-tinctus, pale yellow
crown, tinged orange 1 o
600 ,, ,, Crawfordi, large flower and
crown 2 6
601 ,, ,, Harpur View Q, very large flower 1 6
602 ,, ,, Milne rii, crown tinged orange 2 6
603 ,, ,, nanus, yellow crown o 9
604 ,, ,, magnificus, large yellow crown,
large flower 2 6
605 Leeds! Gem, white periatiih, with long
lemon crown 1 6
606 ,, amabilis, with lemon crown 2 6
607 ,, argent eus, white perianth, with
silvery white cup 2 6
608 , , elegans, cup stained orange 3 6
609 „ expansus, with large citron crown 2 6
610 ,, gloriosus, with canary crown 3 6
611 ,, ,, major, with canary crown ... 2 6
612 ,, ,, minor, white perianth, with
small yellow crown 1 6
613 ,, galanthiflorus, lemon crown. 3 6
614 ,, „ aurantius, citron
crown, tinged orange 2 6
615 ,, superbus, with short lemon crown... 2 6
THE TRUE, TAZETTA, AND POLYANTHUS DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
each — s.
616 Nelsoni, large white perianth and yellow
crown 3
617 ,, major, large flower 3
618 ,, pulchellus, small neat flower 3
619 Yt^xA^perianth and crown yellow, 5/6 per doz. o
620 ,, albldus, sulphur-white perianth, yel-
low crown 1
621 ,, ,, aurantlus, yellow crown,
stained orange o
622 , , albus Beauty gutkiU reflexed perianth ,
yellow crown, edged scarlet 2
each — s.
623 Barri conspicuus, yellow crown , deeply
edged scarlet 1
, , minor, yellow crown ,
deeply edged scarlet 1
steUatus, sulphur perianth, yellow
crown o
sulphurous, perianth sulphury-white,
yellow crown , 7/6 per doz. o
,, major, small flower , large
yellow crown ... 1
621
625
626
627
Group III. — Parvi-coronat®, the true Narcissus and the Tazetta forms.
Character. — Crown less than half as long as the divisions of the perianth.
The Poet’s Narcissus Parkinson called the Purple and Saffron-ringed Daffodils. The varieties which flower
. j Anril '\re Anmstifolius Ornatus, Tripodalis, Poetarum and Grandiflorus. Those which flower
in May are Recurvus and the^iouble white variety. For vases and table bouquets the Poet's Daffodil both early
and Ute flo'“nng are highly prized ; also the white flowers of Bifloms and the slender graceful blossoms of
Gracilis ■ Intcrmedius is a beautiful dwarf variety; and Tenuior is the Silver Jonquil.
The’ New Daffodils, Burbidgei, appear to be a third cross, and are probably hybrids of Barn and Poetic s
as the varieties run very close upon the one and the other. The varieties of Burbidgei may not inaptly be called
eLly-flowering forms of Poeticus. A coloured plate of the varieties of Poeticus and Burbidgei appeared in The
CZnrdtn March 27th 1880. Intending purchasers can have this plate on application. .... ,
The Tazetta, 7 or Bunch-flowered, offered in this Group, are remarkably beautiful, and in planting them the
top of the bulb should be six inches under the surface of the soil.
per doz.
j. d.
per loo.
d.
per 100. per doz.
i. d. s. d.
628 Biflorus , white, yellow crown 6 0...1 o
629 Gracilis, yellow, very graceful 3 6
630 Intermedius, primrose, yellow crown,
fine dwarf 7 6...1 6
631 ,, bifrons, yellow, orange cup,
fine dwarf 15 6. ..2 6
Jonquila. See Jonquil, No. 699
632 Tenuior (Silver Jonquil), silvery
white, very graceful ...3 o
Poet’s Narcissus, May-flowering.
633 Poeticus of Haworth, pure white,
small neat flower 5 6
recurvus, pure white, red
crown, very fragrant 3 6...0 6
,, larger roots 5 6...1 o
flore-pleno, pure white
double Gardenia-like sweet-
scented flowers 4 6... 1 o
,, larger roots 7 6...1 6
Poet's Narcissus, March and April Flowering
638 Poeticus angustlfolius, white, rose
crown IS 0...2 6
grandiflorus, white crim-
son crown, very large,
7 s. 6 d. each
ornatus, larger in flower
than Angustifolius 12 6. ..2 6
Poetarum, white, crimson
crown, is. each 10 6
tripodalis, the crown is
more deeply marked than
in Ornatus gd. each
634
635
636
637
639
640
641
642
644
645
646
647
649
650
651
652
653
654
655
656
657
658
643 Tazetta IdiCticoloT, delicate primrose,
yellow crown
papyraceus, pure white
praeco *, white, primrose crown ...
nobillssimus, double white
Eomanus, double white
New Daffodils.
The Weardale and Longford Bridge Varieties. each
648 Burbidgei, white perianth, with cinnabar ». d.
crown, 7 s. 6 d. per dozen o 9
,, albldus, sulphury white perianth,
with orange-scarlet margined
crown, 7 s. 6 d. per dozen o 9
, , conspicuus, sulphury white perianth,
la rge crown , edged ora nge-sca rlet 3 6
,, ,, min or, crown suffused orange
scarlet 1 o
, , expansus, sulphury white, perianth,
with citron crown, tinged orange 1 6
„ grandiflorus, white perianth, citron
crown, tinged orange, 7 s. 6 d.XHzr doz. o 9
,, luteus, sulphur perianth, with yel-
low crown, 7 s. 6 d. per dozen o 9
,, marginatus, white perianth, with
lemon crown, edged orange 1 o
,, minor, sulphury white perianth,
crown slightly tinged orange o 9
,, stellatus, white perianth , with
yellow crown, 7 s. 6 d. per dozen... o 9
,, sulphureus stellatus, primrose pe-
rianth, citron crown, edged
scarlet, 7 s. 6d. per dozen ... o 9
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS FOR BEDS, BORDERS, RIBBONS, Etc.
The Polyanthus Narcissus, or bunch-flowered Daffodil, is very decorative planted in beds, lines, or masses,
and it contrasts effectively with the Tulip and the Hyacinth. The vaneties offered under this heading for out-
door culture are distinct, and may either be grouped together, or grown separately. In planting, the top of the
bulb should be six inches under the surface of the soil.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
8 . d.
659 100 in 6 splendid varieties
660 50 in 6 ditto ditto
661 25 in 6 splendid varieties 5
662 12 in 6 ditto ditto 3
per doz. — s.
666 Orange Cup, yellow, with orange cup 3
667 Yellow Cup, white, with yellow cup 3
668 Choice mixed, ran 6 d. per 100 2
NARCISSUS FOR POT CULTURE.
21 o
10 6
per doz.— 8 . d.
663 Citron Cup, white, with citron cup ......... 3 6
664 Early Sliver Cup, pure white, very beautiful 2 6
665 Gold Cup, pure white, with gold cup 3 6
POLYANTHUS, OR BUNCH-FLOWERED . „ ,
The Polyanthus Narcissus has rich golden-yellow or snow-white flowers, and is specially adapted for winter
and spring decoration in pots and jardinets. The effect is greatly enhanced when three bulbs are grown together
in a 6 or 7 -inch pot. The culture is the same as that of the Hyacinth.
Where flowers are in demand in November, December, and early in January, the Paper White and Double
Roman Narcissi are invaluable. Pot them early in autumn, and when well rooted commence forcing as
reauired Thus treated, these and the Roman Hyacinth ( see page 6 ) can be had in bloom from October.
tt-F The First Prize for Polyanthus Narcissus was awarded to us by the Royal Botanic Society at their
March Show of 1877. [Barr and Sugden,
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS, JONQUILS, AND EARLY SINGLE TULIPS.
*3
Polyanthus Narcissus — continued. our own selections.
s. d.
669 36 in 18 splendid varieties 12 6
670 24 in 12 ditto ditto 7 6
If ordered by the dozen, those quoted at 3 d. each will
each— s. d.
673 Bathurst, primrose, orange cup o 6
674 Bazelman Major, white, yellow cup 1 o
676 Czar Alexander , primrose, orange cup o 4
676 Florence Nightingale, white, orange cup o 9
677 General Wyndham, canary, yellow cup ... o 9
678 Glorlosa, white, orange cup, fine o 4
679 Grand Monarque, white, citron cup o 4
680 „ Primo white, citron cup o 4
681 „ Primo yellow (new), fine o 8
682 „ Solell d'Or, yellow, orange cup o 3
683 Grootvorst, white, citron cup, fine o 4
684 Her Majesty, white, orange cup o 10
685 Jaune Supreme, yellow o 8
s. d.
671 18 in 18 splendid varieties 7 o
672 12 in 12 ditto ditto 4J. & 6 o
charged as. 6d. per dozen-, 4 d., 31. 6 d. ; 6 d., 5s. 6 d.
each — a. d.
686 Lord Canning, primrose, yellow cup o 6
687 Louis le Grand, white, primrose cup o 6
688 Perle d'Amour, primrose, yellow cup o 6
689 Paper White, pure white, the earliest, very
pretty, ioj. 6 d. per 100, is. 91 i. per doz. o 3
690 Queen of Netherlands, white and yellow o 6
691 Queen Victoria, white, yellow cup o 6
692 Roman, double white, orange nectary , very
early, 14s. 6 d. per 100, 2J. per doz o 3
693 Sir Isaac Newton, yellow, orange cup o 8
694 Sir Walter Scott, white, yellow cup o 6
696 Staten General, white, yellow cup o 3
696 Sulphurlne, sulphur, light yellow cup, fine o 4
SWEET SCENTED JONQUIL.
The double and single Jonquils are prized for their graceful sweet scented flowers. For indoor decora-
tion, three or more should be grown in a 5-inch pot, and treated as recommended for the cultivation of the
Hyacinth. per doz,— *. d. per doz. — 8. d.
697 Double, rich deep yellow, largest roots 3 o I 699 Single, richycllow, largest roots, 7/6 per 100 1 6
698 „ „ „ second size roots ... 2 o | 700 ,, ,, second size roots, 5/6 „ 10
THE TULIP.
The Tulip is the most effective of Spring flowers ; its colours are rich, diversified and beautiful. It
is extremely hardy, and of the easiest possible culture, succeeding in any ordinary soil, and flowering with the
same freedom in the shade as in the sunshine, and as much at home in a confined town garden as in more
favoured situations. Rows of mixed Tulips, double and single, in front of shrubs, maintain a display for a long
period, and in this respect, for such positions, they are unexcelled. Arranged in beds of distinct colours, or the
colours intermingled, the Early Single Tulip is always an object of admiration. In gardens of limited extent,
where the flower beds must be gay from the first opening of Spring, Scilla sibirica, Chionodoxa luciliae
(The Glory of the Snow), Snowdrops, or Crocus should be planted between the lines of Tulips, to maintain a
floral display till the Summer bedding plants are ready to put out.
IggJ” From our Collection of Tulips we have omitted several which are superseded, and have replaced
them by others of greater merit, this being the result of the extensive trials continually going on at our
Experimental Grounds.
EARLY SINGLE TULIPS.
No other section of the Tulip displays so great a variety of delicate, striking, and attractive colours as
these. Of seifs there are beautiful scarlets, crimsons, whites, and yellows. Of parti-colours, there are snow-
white grounds, striped and feathered with purple, violet, crimson, rose, puce, and cerise ; and yellow grounds,
with crimson, scarlet, and red flakes and feathers ; so that only those who have cultivated the varieties of Early
Single Tulips systematically can form any just idea of their beauty and diversity, when massed in beds or groups
in the flower borders, or grown three in a pot for indoor decoration.
The First Prize for Tulips was awarded to us by the Royal Botanic Society, at their Exhibition of March, 1877.
701 Due Van Thol, scarlet, edged yelL.no ; this very early dwarf Tulip can be had in bloom from November*
The growers for Covent Garden Market plant in shallow boxes as thickly as the bulbs can be placed
together, force gently, giving plenty of water, and as the bulbs come into bloom arrange them in pots
or jardinets as required. 12X. 6 d. per 100, 2 s. per dozen.
EARLY SINGLE TULIPS FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE OR FOR POTS.
THESE ARE SPLENDID IN BEDS, GROUPS, RIBBONS, RUSTIC BASKETS, VASES, FLOWER BOXES, ETC.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
8. d.
702
703
704
705
150 in 50 splendid varieties 21 0
90 in 30 ,, ,, 15 o
60 in 20 ,, 7/6 to 10 6
30 in 10 ,, 4/6 to 76
710 Fine mixed, 381. per 1,000, 41. 6 d. per 100, 9 d. per dozen
711 Choice mixed, 50J. „ 5s. 6d. ,, is. „
712 Splendid mixed, from named varieties, yos. per 1,000, ys. 6 d. per 100, is. 3 d. per dozen.
706 10 each of 20 beautiful varieties ... 21
707 5 each of 20 „ „ «... n
708 3 each of 20 ,, ,, 6
709 1 each of 20 „ „ 3
per 100. per doz.
713 Alba Regalis, creamy white
714 Artus, dark scarlet , showy 6
715 Arms of Leyden, white , conspicu-
ously sta bicd rose 7
716 Bride of Haarlem, scarlet , feathered
white
717 Brutus Improved, golden yellow,
feathered crimson
718 California, richycllow 10
719 Cardinal Gold, rich crimson, gold
striped , very beautiful
720 Cbrysolora, pure yellow, large and
handsome 10
721 Claremont, rose, flushed white, large
flower 12
722 „ white, very handsome
723 „ gold striped 12
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.]
d.
...2
6... 1
6. ..1
per 100. per doz.
8. d. a. d.
6...1 6
6. ..2
-3
6. ..2
724 Comte de Vergennes, white, feathered
cerise-crimson 2 6
725 Cottage Maid, rose pink, shaded white 12 6. ..2 o
726 Couleur Cardinal, crimson-scarlet... 10 6...1 6
727 Couleur Ponceau, rich cerise 5 6...1 o
728 Couronne Pourpre, velvety ctimson 7 6...1 o
729 Due Van Tbol, blush rose 17 6. ..2 6
730 „ brilliant scarlet 10 6...1 6
731 „ bright yellow 18 6. ..2 6
732 „ pure white 5 6
733 Duchesse de Parma, otange-crimson,
edged yellow , showy 6 6...1 o
734 Duke of York, rose-lilac, edged white 12 6... 2 o
735 Epaminondas, rich crimson, feathered
white 2 6
736 Fabiola, rose-violet, striped and fea-
thered white, splendid large flower. 3 o
H
TULIPS— EARLY SINGLE, DOUBLE, GESNERIANA, AND VARIEGATED.
Tulips, Eakly Single — continued. pcr ' OT '^ pcr < d °^'
* a. u. a. u.
737 Golden Prince, pure yellow 7 6...1 o
738 Grand Blanche, pure white 3 6
739 Imperator Grisdeline, white,
feathered lake 10 6...1 6
740 Jan Luyken, crimson, with cerise
glow, and flushed white 12 6... 2 o
741 Keizerskroon, crimson-scarlet, deeply
edged bright yellow, very handsome 10 6...1 6
742 La Belle Alliance, brilliant
crimson-scarlet 10 6...1 6
743 La Remarkable, purple, bordered
white 2 6
744 Lac Van Rheim, rose-violet, deeply
margined with pure white 6 6...1 o
745 Le Matelas, deep rose, edged white 6 o
746 Moliere, purple-violet, showy 10 6...1 6
747 Monument, dark cerise 2 6
748 Paul TtLoreelze,decp carmine 10 6...1 6
749 Pottebakker Yellow 15 0...2 o
750 ,, White, pure white, bold
handsome flower 14 0...2 o
751 Potter, dark violet 12 6... 2 o
per 100. per doz,
8 . d. s. d.
752 Proserpine, rose-car mine magnificent
large flower 21 0...3 o
753 Queen Victoria , white, tinged rose... 5 6...1 o
764 Roi Pepin, white , striped red, large 7 6
755 Rose Grisdeline, rose, tinged white... 6 6...1 o
756 Rose Luisante, beautiful rose, larqe 14 0...2 o
757 Silver Standard, scarlet, striped and
feathered pure white 12 6... 2 o
758 Standard Gold, golden, striped crim-
son, very beautiful 2 6
759 Superintendent, white, striped and
feathered violet, very fine 5 6
760 Thomas Moore, glossy apt icot, very
pretty, and quite distinct 6 6...1 o
761 Van derNeer, rich violet, very hand-
some, large flower 15 0...2 o
762 Van Vondel, crimson-scarlet, flushed
white, handsome large flower 15 0...2 o
763 Vermilion Brilliant, dazzling ver-
milion scarlet, splendid colour 21 0...3 o
764 Wouverman, dark purple, splendid 12 6... 2 o
765 Yellow Prince, pure yellow, a fine
bedding variety 6 0...1 o
EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS.
The flowers of these double Tulips are massive, brilliant in colour, diversified, and beautiful ; they are
admirably adapted for beds on the lawn, terrace, or flower garden, and as edgings to Rhododendron, Azalea,
and Rose beds ; also to plant in the flower and shrubbery borders in groups of three or more.
The * indicates the varieties which may be grown in pots ; the Toumesol, No. 794 , is invaluable for
sectional lines when the Early Single Tulip is planted in designs ; it is also the most useful for forcing, and
is extensively grown for Covent Garden Market. Imperator Rubrorum is one of the best scarlets, and Toumesol
Yellow is one of the best yellows. For indoor decoration, the Tulip requires the same cultural treatment as the
Hyacinth. For beds or masses, Rex Rubrorum is the best scarlet, to associate with the white La Candeur.
are usually bedded together, and stand unrivalled amongst Spring flowering plants.
83 ^- We think it only right to state that our choice mixed double Tulips do not contain any of those non-
descript colours which too frequently form part of the double Tulips sold in mixture.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
766 100 in 20 splendid varieties 12
767 60 in 20 ,, „ 8
768 20 in 20 ,, ,, 4
769 12 in 12 ,, ,, 2
773 Double Due Van Thol, red, margined yellow.
and broad marginal lines. 36*. per 1000 ; 4 s. 6 d. per 100 ; 9 d. per dozen.
d.
6 770
6 771
o 772
6
This dwarf showy early-flowering Tulip is useful for edging
Fine mixed 4 s. 6 d. per 100, 9 d. per doz.
Choice mixed 5*. 6 d. ,, is.
Splendid mixed, from named varieties, qs. 6 d.
per roo, is. 6 d. per doz.
per 100. per doz.
774 Blanc Bordc Pourpre, violet-purple, s. i. «. d.
bordered white 6 6...1 o
775 ‘Couromie de Cerise, deep cense,
very beautiful 14 6. ..2 o
776 ’Duke of York, crimson, edged
white, very pretty 6 o...r o
777 ‘Extremltc d'Or, bright crimson-
scarlet, edged yellow, fine 16 0...2 6
778 Gloria Solis, scarlet, deeply edged
with bright yellow, fine 5 6 . ..I o
779 ‘Heliantkus, crimson, edged gold 2 6
780 ‘Hercules, white and scarlet 3 6
781 ‘Imperator Rubrorum, rich crim-
son-scarlet, beautiful 10 6...1 6
782 *La Candeur, pure white 6 6...1 o
783 ‘Lady Grandlson ,fine scarlet 2 6
784 'Le Blason .rose and white, fine 10 6...1 6
785 ‘Murillo, rose ajid white, beautiful . 12 6. ..2 o
per loo. per doz.
786 *Marlage de ma Fille, pure white , s. d. *. d.
striped cerise 2 6
787 *Overwinnaar, white, striped rose-
violet , handsome 7 6...1 o
788 *Paeony Gold, crimson, striped gold... 6 0...1 o
789 *P39ony Rose, rose-crimson 7 0...1 o
790 Purple Crown, rich velvety-crim-
son, very fine 5 6...1 o
791 *Rex Rubrorum, brilliant crimson-
scarlet, splendid 5 6...1 o
792 Rose Crown, rich pure rose 2 6
793 f Rosine, rose-pink, very pretty 5 6...1 o
794 *Toumesol, scarlet , edged yellow,
very beautiful 12 6 . ..2 o
795 *Tournesol Yellow, yellow, flushed
orange, very fine 12 6. ..2 o
795 A *Yellow Rose, very beautiful pure
yellow, fragrant flowers 6 6...1 o
GESNERIANA TULIP OR TULIPA SINENSIS HORTENSIS.
796 Gesneriana. This is the largest flowered, the tallest grower, and the most showy of all Tulips, combining
with an intense dazzling scarlet colour a glittering black centre which makes it valuable for distant effect
in beds, lines, ribbons, or groups in front of shrubs, per 100, qs. 6 d. ; per doz., is.
VARIEGATED F 0 LIAGED TULIPS.
These are very attractive, and the leaves being beautifully variegated, are decorative from the time they appear
above ground. They are equally ornamental in and out of doors.
per doz. — each. per doz.— each.
s. d. 8 . d. 8 . d. 8 . d.
797 Due Van Thol, leaves margined sil-
very white 1 6...0 3
798 Feu de l’Empire, leaves golden
variegated 4 6...0 6
799 Greigii, leaves spotted like Orchis
maculata . . 21 0...2 6
800 Lac Van Rheim, leaves broadly mar-
gined silvery yellow 1 6...0 3
801 Purple Crown, leaves finely banded
golden yellow 2 6...0 3
802 Rex Rubrorum, leaves variegated
white, limed with a reddish hue ... 4 6...0 6
803 Silver Standard, leaves variegated
white 4 6...0 6
804 Yellow Rose, leaves gold striped 3 6...0 4
[Barr andSugden,
TULIPS, MAY-FLOWERING, DRAGON, SPECIES; AND CROCUS.
is
MAY-FLOWERING SINGLE TULIPS.
The May-flowering Tulips are valuable, as they produce a grand display of rich and varied coloured
flowers in close succession to the Early Single Tulips, and should, therefore, be freely planted. a. d
805 Choice Mixed Blzarres, Byblcemens and Roses, all colours per ioo, ioi. 6 J.; per doz., i 6
806 Fine Mixed ,, ,, ,, ys. 6 d.; „ i o
PARROT OR DRAGON TULIPS, WITH LACINIATED PETALS.
These have large curiously laciniated picturesque flowers ; the varied and rich shades of colour in the same
flower form brilliant and beautiful combinations. In mixed flower and shrubbery borders these Tulips are strikingly
effective. Cultivated in hanging baskets the large flowers droop over and have quite an orchidaceous appearance.
per doz. — 8. d.
807 Admiral de Constantinople, red, slightly
tipped orange i 6
808 Coffee Colour, crimson-brown, striped
yellow and green I 6
809 Large Yellow, pure yellow, slightly striped
crimson a nd green i 6
VARIOUS SPECIES OF TULIPS.
These are beautiful and very interesting. Clusiana, with its Ixia-like flowers, is a gem ; Comuta,
has long twisted petals resembling spiral horns ; Oculus Solis, has a conspicuous crimson-black centre ;
Viridijlora is green margined yellow ; Sylvestris is the sweet-scented Wood-Tulip ; Retrojlexa and Elegant
have gracefully recurved petals ; Persica, is dwarf, fragrant, very floriferous, and is useful for edgings.
per doz.-
810 Monster Rouge, large crimson i
811 Markgraaf Van Baden, bright yellow,
striped bright scarlet and green i
812 Perfecta , yellow, striped green, tipped scarlet i
813 Fine Mixed per ioo, 5/6 1
814 Splendid Mixed ,, 7/6 1
each— 8. d.
815 Clusiana, white, striped red, with violet
centre, beautiful per doz. 3/6 o 4
816 Cornuta, yellow and red ,, 1/6 o 3
817 Elegans, rich carmine ,, 1/6 o 3
818 Fulgens, red ,, 1/603
819 Oculus Solis, crimson, black centre ,, 2/- o 3
each — 8. d.
820 Persica, yellow, fraqant, dwarf, and valu-
able for edging, per 100, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 o 3
821 Retroflexa, yellow ,, 1/6 o 3
822 Sylvestris, yellow, sweet-scented ,, 2/6 o 3
823 V iridiflor a, green , edged yellow, ,, 1/6 o 3
824 Fine Mixed Species... ,, 1/6 ...
CROCUS.
The Crocus is charmingly beautiful, and among the first to unbosom its flowers in Spring. It possesses consider-
able diversity of colour, and deservedly occupies a prominent place wherever Spring flowers are prized. Asa per-
manentedging to beds, planted in triple lines, in distinct or diverse colours, the display is remarkably striking.
The effect is also grand planted in broad marginal lines in the flower border. We have seen long, wavy bands of
golden yellow, of striped, of purple, and of pure white Crocus, also fancy devices, and groups of 10 to 1,000 bulbs
expand, in February and March, with such brilliant effect as to elicit the most unbounded admiration. Planted
in lawns and pleasure parks, where the grass is not mown very early, the Crocus and Snowdrop are extremely
effective. The frequenters of Rotten Row have been charmed with the profusion of Crocus dotted all over the
grass. In wildernesses, woodland walks, rockeries, etc., they are universal favourites as associates of the sweet-
scented violet, the primrose, and the oxlip.
The Autumn and Winter flowering Species of Crocus, ( page 16,) are especially deserving of attention.
Early in September, Speciosus, the only really blue Crocus, commences flowering, and continues a long time effective,
while one or other of the species follow in succession till the Spring varieties are in bloom.
CHEAP DUTCH CROCUS.
These are offered by the thousand to induce extensive planting as edgings to flower-beds, or in shrubbery
borders, woodland walks, wild gardens, lawns, pleasure parks, etc. One season we supplied a customer with
about 50,000 Golden Yellow Crocus to edge off beds cut in the grass, and such was the effect produced that he
has gone on edging beds and borders with Crocus throughout his garden, and with such surpassing results that
in February and March the skill of the artist fails to portray the gorgeous effect. On another occasion the
same customer had 20,000 purple, white, and striped Crocus to plant in alternate lines with Early Tulips.
825 1000 in 8 varieties 16 o I 827 250 in 8 varieties 4 6
826 500 in 8 ,, 8 6 | 828 100 in 8 ,, 2 o
829 Mixed, all colours per 100, is. 6d., per 1000, 12s. 6d.
per 1000. per 100. per doz. per 1000. per 100. per doz.
8. d. s. d. 8. d. 8. d. 8. d. 8. d.
830 Blue and Purple, mixed 15 6...1 9...0 4
831 Striped, mixed 15 6...1 9...0 4
832 White, mixed 15 6...1 9...0 4
833 Golden Yellow, very fine 15 6...1 9...0 4
834 Large Golden Yellow 21 0...2 6...0 4
835 Extra large Golden Yellow.. 30 0...3 6...0 6
CHOICE NAMED
836 Cloth of Silver, white, striped
purple or lilac 18 0...2 0...0 4
837 Cloth of Gold, golden yellow,
striped brown 18 0...2 0...0 4
838 Scotch, white, striped purple.. 25 0...3 0...0 6
839 Versicolor , white, striped purp. 18 0...2 0...0 4
DUTCH CROCUS.
The following are the largest flowered varieties, and embrace the widest range of colours to be found
amongst Crocus. They are the best for select beds, edgings, or specific designs. Amongst them are purples of various
shades, whites pure as a snowflake, and yellows bright as burnished gold ; while amongst variegates, Sir Walter
Scott stands out prominently with flowers almost as large as the Tulip. For pot culture, these are the best
varieties, and when thus cultivated they should be planted thickly, and treated as recommended for the cultivation
of the Hyacinth grown in pots. When removed from under the ashes, place in an airy situation, and give water
freel y- OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
840 1000 in 10 splendid varieties 26 o I
841 500 in 10 ,, 13 6 I
844 Extra fine mixed, from named varieties, all colours.
per ioo. per doz.
s. d. 8 . d.
845 Barr’s New Golden Yellow, roots
very large, and generally pro-
ducing from 12 to 18 flowers each... 5 6...0 9
846 David Rizzio, deep purple 3 6...0 6
847 General Garibaldi, white, striped
purple 3 6...0 6
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden , 188 r.]
842 250 in 10 splendid varieties 7 6
843 100 in 20 ,, 4 o
per 100, 2 s. 6 d., per 1,000, 24 s.
per ico. per doz.
8. d. s. d.
848 La Majestueuse, violet striped, on a
delicately tinted ground 3 0...0 6
849 La Neige, snow white 4 0...0 8
850 Lamplighter, bright purple 4 0...0 8
851 Lilacinus superbus, sky blue , tipped
white 3 6...0 6
i6 CROCUS, CHOICE NAMED, CHOICE SPECIES; MEADOW SAFFRON & SNOWDROP.
Crocus, Choice Named— continued. pcr , I0 °,i. P " dD J'
862 Madame Mina, deep violet striped... 3 6...0 6
863 Mrs. Beecher Stowe, pure white ... 3 0...0 6
864 Mont Blanc, large pure white 3 6...0 6
866 Ne Plus Ultra, fine lilac-purple 3 6...0 6
866 Pride of Albion, white, striped violet,
large and fine 3 6...0 6
857 Prince Albert, large purple-lilac ... 3
858 Queen Victoria, pure white 3
859 Sir J. Franklin, large dark purple... 4
860 Sir Walter Scott, beautifully pen-
cilled lilac, very large 3
861 Vulcan, rich purple-lilac 3
per 100. perdoz.
e. d. 8. d.
6...0 6
0...0 6
0...0 3
0...0
0...0
CHOICE SPECIES OF CROCUS, AUTUMN, WINTER, AND SPRING-FLOWERING.
The Crocus enumerated under this heading are beautiful, and more or less rare, and to the cultivators of
hardy flowers most valuable, as they form a connecting link between the bulbous plants of Summer and those of
Spring. In our Experimental Grounds we have one or other of these Crocus in bloom from September to
April. The first to flower in September is Nudiflorus, with its large violet-purple blossoms, followed by Speciosus,
the handsome blue Crocus, the beautiful soft lilac Odorous longiflorus, the charming Byzantinus, the lovely
Pulchellus, the exquisite Zonatus, the beautiful Mcdius, and the characteristic Imperati, etc. (a) indicates the
Autumn flowering Crocus, (w) the Winter, and (s) those which blossom in Spring.
per doz. each
d.
3
6
862 Alatavicus, white , with black lines ( s) i
863 Aureus, rich golden yellow , rare (s) 5 6...0
864 Biflorus pusillus, a miniature form
of the Scotch crocus (s) ... 2 6...0 3
865 „ estriatus, small lilac
species (s) o 9
866 Boryanus, white (s) o 9
867 Byzantinus, rich lilac, shaded
„„„ purple (a) 1 6
868 ,, Transylvanicus, rose-
lilac (a)...: 1 o
869 Cancellatus, purple (a) 1 o
870 Carpatlcus, pale purple (a) 1 o
871 Cartwrightianus, lilac (w) o 9
872 Chrysanthus, rich golden yellow (w) 1 o
873 „ fusco-tlnctus, golden
yellow, stained brown(\v) r o
874 ,, fusco-strlatus,^<iAfr«
yellow, striped brown (w) 1 o
875 Elwesil, red-putple (w) 2 6
876 Etruscans, blue, grey, and white (a) 1 o
877 Imperati, violet, /awn, and black (w) 4 6...0 6
878 Lacteus, creamy-white (s) o 9
879 Medlus, purple (a)
880 Nudiflorus, violet-purple (a) 3
881 Odorus longiflorus, soft lilac (a) ... 3
882 Salzmannlanus
883 Sativus, purple (a) o
884 Serotinus, blue (a) 3
886 Speciosus, blue, very effective in lines
and masses (a) per 100, 7/6 1
886 ,, pallldus , light blue 2
887 Stellarls, yellow, black striped (s)
per roo, 7/6 1
888 Suavolens, violet, faum, andblack\m) 7
889 Sulphureus concolor, sulphur (s)
per 100, 7/6 1
890 ,, striatlls, yellow, striped
black (s) per roo, 7/6 1
891 ,, pallldus, primrose (si... 3
892 Vltalllnus
893 Weldenl, white (s) 5’
894 „ vlolaceo-tlnctus, white,
stained blue (s)
896 Zonatus, pale lavender, with scarlet
zone, most beautiful (a)
per doz.
s. d.
each
s. d.
...I
6...0
6.. .0
...1
6 .. . .
6...0
6...0
6...0
6...0
6...0
6...0 3
6...0
6...0
...1
6...0
...o 9
THE AUTUMN-FLOWERING MEADOW-SAFFRON (COLCHICUM).
The great Crocus-like flowers of the Colchicum in September and October carpet the ground with colours
ranging from pure white, through all the shades of rose, to the intense crimson-magenta of Speciosum rubrum,
No. 911 , was figured in “The Garden" of 30th June, 1877. All the flowers are more or less chequered, but
Parkinsonii and Variegata are conspicuously and elegantly chequered. The foliage appears in spring, and is
almost as varied as the flowers ; some have large massive leaves, others small and frill-like. per doz.—*. d.
896 Autumnale, rich rose-purple per 100, 10s. 6 d. 1 6
897 „ plenum, lilac, large and very double 3 6
898 „ „ striatum, lilac , striped white, large and very double 4 6
»» album, pure white per 100, 15*. 2 6
990 „ „ plenum, pure white, large, and vay double each, 3^. 6d. ...
901 „ pallidum, pale delicate rose 5 6
,t roseum, rose-lilac per 100, ior. 6 d. 2 6
>1 striatum, rose-lilac, striped white per 100, 12 s. 6 d. 2 6
904 Atro-purpureum, deep purple, striped pale pink, very dwaif 5 6
905 Byzantinum, rose , flowers beautiful, perfect in form , and produced in great profusion ..per 100, 2u. 3 o
906 „ longipetalum, rose, very distinct and beautiful 5 6
907 ,, f oL variegatis, foliage variegated each, is. ...
908 Montanum (Merendera Bulbocodium), rich rose-lilac 5 6
??? J 31,51 ! 118 © 11 !!* petals gracefully reflexed, and beautifully chequered rose-lilac and white each, is. ...
910 Soboliferum (Merendera Sobollferum) 3 6
911 Speciosum rubrum, intense crimson-magenta , petals of great substance, and flowers the largest and
do T7 4 . most magnificent of the family each is. 6d. & 2J. 6d. 18 o
variegatum, syn. tesselatum and Agrippinum, chequered rose-purple and white per 100, js. 6d. 1 6
™ ^ *» pallidum, rose, chequered white each, is. ...
914 Fine mixed varieties per 100, ioj. 6d. 1 6
THE SPRING-FLOWERING MEADOW-SAFFRON (BULBOCODIUM).
The mass of rich rose-purple flowers which in early spring precedes the foliage of this plant, imparts a dis-
Hr 6 c “ aracter great value in permanent edgings, rockwork, and flower borders.
915 veraum, rose-purple, per 100, 10s. 6 d. ; per doz., ij. 6d.
91 ® i> JoL variegatis, rose-purple, foliage margined white, per doz., $s. 6d., each 6d.
SNOWDROP (GALANTHUS NIVALIS).
It is seldom that an entire bed is given up to the Snowdrop, although there is nothing more beautiful in
early Spring than a sheet of its graceful snowy blossoms. The bulbs should be planted thickly, almost touching
each other ; and from the same bed a succession of bloom can be secured by planting Tulips, Hyacinths, or
Narcissus at a depth of six inches, and the Snowdrops on the top of these at a depth of two inches. When the
Snowdrops have passed out of bloom, there remains an elegant green carpet of foliage to set off the more massive
[Barr and Sugden ,
SNOWFLAKE, SCILLA , CHIONOD OXA , PUSCHKINIA, TRICHONEMA, ETC. 17
Snowdrop— continued.
blossoms of the Tulip or the Hyacinth. A fine effect is also produced by intermingling Crocus and Snowdrops,
and a bed of surpassing beauty is formed with a centre of Snowdrops and a deep edging of the bright blue Scilla
sibirica or vice versa. The rich Nemophila blue of Chionodoxa luciliae contrasts charmingly with the pure
white of the Snowdrop in beds and borders. Thick masses of Snowdrops, alternated with masses of Scilla
sibirica and Chionodoxa lucilise, give a lovely effect in flower borders early in Spring.
In permanent situations the Snowdrop is most generally used, such as edgings, lines, and masses, where the
roots can remain undisturbed. In lawns and pleasure parks the Snowdrop, dotted about in tufts or masses, is
charming nestling in the grass. In planting, the turf need not be disturbed, but boles five inches deep should
simply be made with a dibber, dropping in two inches of fresh soil, then three or more bulbs, keeping the holes
about three inches apart. A fine effect is produced by planting the Snowdrop on banks and grass slopes.
»• d. 1. i. #. t,
917 Double-flowering per 1000 zi o ... per ioo z 6 ... per doz. o 5
918 Single-flowering ,, zi o ... ,, z 6 ... ,, 05
919 Double-flowering, extra large roots ,, 30 o ... ,, 36 ... ” o 6
920 Single-flowering ,, 30 o ... ,, 36 06
THE GIANT SNOWDROP.
The large flowered species of Snowdrops are from the remote parts of Western Europe, and distinguished
from the ordinary Snowdrop by their broader foliage, larger flowers, and taller growth ; wherever hardy bulbs are
cultivated, these Giant Snowdrops should occupy a prominent position. each—#, d.
921 Galanthus plicatus (The Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white per doz., 4 r. 61 i. o 6
922 „ Imperatl (Imperati's Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest 7 s. 6d. o 9
923 ,, Elwesll, a distinct species collected by Mr. Elwes in Asia Minor ,, gi. od. x o
924 „ Redoutei, white, a very distinct species gs. od. 1 o
THE SPRING AND SUMMER SNOWFLAKE (LEUCOJUM).
Leucojum Vernum is one of the earliest and loveliest of Spring flowers ; its snow-white, tipped green, large
Snowdrop-like blossoms are much prized for bouquets. Aistivum and Pulchellum are remarkable in April and
May for their elegant blossoms, which, when used in bouquets, cannot be distinguished from the Snowdrop. While
we are writing this, Leucojum (Ac is Autumnalis) is beautifully in flower in our Experimental Grounds, each—#, rf.
925 Autumnale, white and pink, i ft per doz., 5 s. 6 d. o 6
926 Aistivum, white, 1 j ft per 100, izr. 6 d. ; per doz., z s. 6 d., large roots, per doz., 3s. 6 d. o 4
927 Pulchellum, white, 1 j ft per 100, izr. 6d. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d., large roots, per doz., 3 s. 6d. o 4
928 Vernum, white, $ ft., Imported roots per xoo, iox. 64. ; per doz., is. 6 d. o 3
929 ,, white, } ft., English roots per 100, 15#. ; per doz., as. 6 d. o 4
EARLY-FLOWERING SCILLA.
Early in Spring, the intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica, and the beautiful ultramarine blue of Scilla bifolia can
hardly be overestimated, flowering as they do with the Snowdrop and the Crocus, and forming a pleasing
contrast. For permanent edgings these early-flowering Scillas are matchless. Cultivated in pots or jardinets,
alone, or associated with other bulbs, they are useful for indoor decoration. When planted in flower beds, the rich
coloured blossoms are produced so abundantly as to carpet the ground. Bifolia comes first into bloom, and is
closely followed by Sibirica, which is succeeded by Amoena and Italica, thus forming a connecting link with the
Wood Hyacinth on page 30. Italica is a charming dwarf plant, with clear porcelain blue flowers.
930 Sibirica, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per 100, 7s. 6 d. ; larger bulbs, ioj. 6d. ; per doz., is. 6 d. & 2s.
931 Bifolla, ultramarine blue, very dwarf. per 100, 12 s. 6 d. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d.
932 Taurica, a due large flowering form ofS. bifolia , each ij. 6 d.
s. d. s. d.
933 Bifolia alba, white 5/6 per doz., each o 6 | 936 amcena, bright blue per doz. 3 6
934 „ rubra, rose , 2 6 | 936 Italica, clear rich blue ,, 5 6
CHIONODOXA LUCILLE (The Glorfof the Snow).
English gardens arc indebted to George Maw, Esq., for the introduction of this, the most beautiful of hardy
Spring flowers. The blossoms are of intense Nemophila blue, with snow-white centre ; when the bulbs are
established, they flower so abundantly as to literally carpet the ground. Like Scilla sibirica, it is a charming pot
plant, and for Spring bedding and edgings words fail to depict its beauty ; we recommend it for permanent
situations, associated with the Snowdrop and Spring Snow-flake. Mr. Maw, in describing the circumstances
under which he found the Chionodoxa luciliae, 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 us a First Class Certificate for this plant, s. d.
937 Chionodoxa luciliae... per 100, 21 s., 30*., 40*., and 50J. ; per dozen, 3*. 6d. } 4*. 6d., 5 s. 6d. & 7 6
PUSCHKINIA.
These are beautiful early flowering plants, the blossoms rising in profusion from the midst of small concave
leaves. They should have a place in every collection of hardy bulbous plants. s. d.
938 Llbanotica, white, shaded blue, £ ft per doz., 10 s. 6 d.\ each 1 o
939 ,, compacta, white, shaded blue, very rare , ^ ft ,, 2 6
TRICHONEMA (ROMULEA).
These fine hardy plants are remarkable for a slender grassy foliage and large beautiful satiny flowers ; they
are also admirable plants for pot culture. each— 8. d. each— -s. d.
940 Bulbocodium, purple-lilac, h ft o 6 I 942 Speciosum, cay mine, very fine, h ft o 6
941 Bamiflorum, purple, very handsome, ^ ft. o 6 | 943 Clusei, in mixed colours per doz. 5 /6 o 6
MILLA (TRITELEIA).
The varieties of Uniflora for dwarf edgings are unique, and in beds or masses they are beautiful. Their
blossoms expand early in Spring, and continue to the end of May. The beautiful blue Anemone Apennina
when associated with the varieties of Milla uniflora, produce a beautiful effect in beds and masses or in pots
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.] C
18 MILLA, DOG’S-TOO TH VIOLET, WINTER ACONITE, BROD1/EA, CAMASSIA, ETC.
undCT^Etes^with from six to twelve roots. T. laxa and Murrayana flower throughout June and July, producing
Urge S of the most lovely coloured blossoms ; Longipes is an exceedingly characteristic plant each-., d.
944 uXra conspicua, white, shaded porcelain, J ft P« 100, V 6d. ; per dor. 6 d
941 unxnoracona^ua,^^.^ j ft per 100, y. 6* ; perdoz., is. od.
946 " Candida, white, new, $ ft | r ’
947 Laxa, rich Tyrian purple, I ft. ^ '■ 'J fia /
948 Murrayana, fine lavender-blue, luted purple, i it. ............. ” '
949 Longipes, w/«7c, suffused porcelain, flowering ui large umbels, new.ijft 7 ’ '
950 Hyaclntha lactea, pure white, an exceeding useful plant for cut /lowers >> 7 •
DOG’S-TOOTH VIOLET (ERYTHRONIUM DENS-CANIS).
No nrettier sight could meet the eye in Spring than a mass or edging of the beautifully variegated foliage of
the Dog’s-tooth Violets. Few of the much prized Anoectochilus of India are equal to these m their variegations,
the Dog s tootn vio . f , r vc i ame n-like flowers, which range in colour from the deepest purple to the
puresl white/oie^effect hs^niafchless! ^Amencanum is remarkable fo/its rich yellow blossoms, and Gigantcum
for its large handsome flowers.
951 Erythronlum Dens ■'
952
963
954
965
966
967
958
959
960
961
962
.cants, purple, J ft P er IO °- 7 s - 6d - ’ P er doz - 1
album, white , \ ft P er IOO » I S- J * •
,, major, white , large flowered, £ ft
purpureum major, purple, large flowered, £ ft
roseum, rose, large flowered, £ ft. •••••••
passiflorum, rose, shading to white , large flowered, £ tt
candidum, distinct, £ ft
mixed, fine P er 10 °- Ioi - 6li - •
,, large flowered
Americanum, bright yellow, £ ft •■•••••• i.
glganteum, creamy white flowers, 6 to 12 on a spike, 1 ft. each is. od., <x 2s. od.
,, rosea, rose flowers, i ft each 51. od.
"winter aconite.
The golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite rest on an emerald-green cushion of leaves, and form a striking
contrast to the pure white of the Snowdrop and the lovely blue of Scilla sibinca and Clnonodoxa lucilim. rhe
rich creen carpet of foliage continues a long time after the flowers, so that the plant is valuable for situations where
it is difficult to clothe the ground, such as under trees, and in moist situations where few flowering plants thrive.
^ 963 Winter Aconite, golden yell ow, per doz., 6 d . ; per roo, as. 6 d. to 3 r. 6d . ; per 1000, air. to 3 or.
BRODIrCA,
These fine hardy bulbous plants should have a place in every flower border. Congesta is very effective
and valuable to cut for vases and table bouquets ; Coccutea one of the most characteristic plants cultivated ,
Grandijlora is a gem. Gracilis is au elegant new species. tach-s. d.
each — s. cl.
964 Congesta, finelilac, 2ft., perioo7/6perdoz.i/6 o
965 „ alba, white, 2 ft 1
966 Goccinea., magenta, tippedgrcen,2lt.perdo/.. 15/ 1
967 Gracilis (new), yellow, J ft. ...per doz. 5/6 o 6
968 Grandiflora, bright blue, 1 ft., per doz. 2/6 o 3
969 Volubilis, light rose-purple, 3 ft ir. & 1 6
CAMASSIA.
Few hardy bulbous plants are more beautiful than these North American gems, with their long graceful
loose racemes of beautiful star-shaped flowers. ^ ^ ^ cac h s ^
970 Atro-ccerulea, rich purple, ft. Z "o 9 I 971 Esculenta, purple, ij ft. ...per doz 6d o 3
972 Fraseri, beautiful light blue, ij ft P cl ao£ -
HYACINTHUS.
The hardiness of the magnificent H. Candicans is now beyond question. It remained in the open border
uninjured during the last severe winter. It is also a handsome conservatory plant. Amethystmus is a^charnung
^Am^hy^ amethyst-blue, a most charming little plant .per doz. 31. 6rf. o 4
975 Candicans, white, 3 to 4 ft 5 / 6 . 7 70. & xo/6 per doz. ; each /6, fe. & 10
0RNITH0GALUM OSttar of Bethlehem ).
These are fine hardy border plants. Umbel latum, the well known Star of Bethlehem ; Nutans, remarkable
for its preen and white nodding flowers ; Pyramidale has a massive spike of white blossom ; Arabicum has a large
black centre to its white star-shaped flower; and Montanum is charming as an edging.
each
s. d
976 Arabicum, white, black centre, handsome,
^ P er doz., 2 s. 6 d.
977 Montanum, white, £ ft. ...per doz., 3?. 6 d.
978 Nutans , green and white ... ,, 2s. 6d.
979 Pyramidale, white, showy, 2 ft. , ,> 4**
each
980 Umbellatum, white, makes a beautiful s. d.
edging, ift.,per 100, 55., per doz., is. o 2
981 ,, flmbrlatum „ 2s. o 3
982 ,, splendens, per 100 ys.6d. ,, is.6d. o 3
983 In mixture, 7s. 6 d. per 100, is. 6d. per doz.
SISYRINCHIUM,
During winter and spring it would be difficult to conceive anything more beautiful in the flower garden
than the graceful bell-shaped flowers of 5. grandijlorum. S. striatum .emits a hawthorn fragrance, morning and
eve nine during summer, and is a good plant to naturalize in woodland walks.
cach-s. d. . cacn— 6. a.
984 Grandlflorum.nVA purple, J ft., perdoz., s /6 o 6 | 985 Grandiflorum album, pure white, \ ft. o 6
986 Striatum, sulphur, ii ft each ° 6
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ALLIUM, TRILLIUM OR WOOD LILY, AND ENGLISH IRIS.
ALLIUM.
These fine hardy border plants are very decorative. MacNabianum remarkable for its richness of colour ;
Aureum for fine yellow flowers; Azureum for intense blue; A 'capolitanum for snow-white blossoms;
Triquetrum for a remarkable contrast of bright green and white in the flower.
per doz. each.
s. d. 8. d.
987 Aureum, bright yellow, very showy,
ij ft qs. 6 d. per too 1602
988 Azureum, bright blue, beautiful, i^ft, 7 6 o 9
989 Descendens, dark purple, showy, 2 ft. 3 6 o 4
990 MacNabianum, rose-magenta , 1 ft. 7609
per doz. each.
a. d. 8. d.
991 Neapolitanum, pure white , 1 ft 3604
992 Pulchellum, crimson - scarlet, very
elegant 0 ^
993 Triquetrum, white, green striped, 1 ft. ... 06
994 Mixed Varieties, per 100, 12s. 6 d.... 2 6
TRILLIUM (the Wood Lily).
A fine hardy plant for moist shady places, and most valuable to force for early flowers which are charming
in bouquets. - each— s. d. each—*, i.
995 Grandlflorum, pure white, i J ft 2 o i 996 Atro-purpureum, purp'e, ^ ft 2 6
IRIS.
© 2 T The large Banksian Silver Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society was awarded to our collection of
Iris, exhibited in June, 1877/ June, 1878/ and July, 1879; a h° Certificates for new varieties of the Japanese
Clematis-like Flag Iris.
Like the Orchid in the hot-house, the Iris in the flower garden is the richest and' most varied in colour, and
diverse in form. The varieties are all perfectly hardy, and should be freely planted in the borders of the dress
garden and the shrubbery ; also for naturalization in woodland walks and wild gardens, for which they are pre-
eminently suited, as once properly planted, they require no further care. Where cut-flowers are in demand, the
Iris will be found invaluable, surpassing the choicest and the most curious Orchids in richness, variety, and
remarkable combination of colours, while embracing every feature which characterises the wonderful diversity
found in Orchid flowers. The cultural requirements of Orchids necessarily confine their enjoyment to a very few ;
but the Iris may be enjoyed by all, even those who have only a few square yards for their flower garden. A
judicious selection of Iris, including the most magnificent in colour and form, with the most quaint in combinations
of colour, would furnish to the cultivator of hardy plants all the beauty and variety that the most valuable
collection of orchidaceous plants could impart, and form a succession from Christmas to August, at
an outlay not exceeding the price of a single specimen Orchid. Iris Alata , Reticulata, and Stylosa, are
winter-flowering. Reticulata we have seen expanding its rich violet gold-blotched fragrant blossoms when
the ground was covered with snow, and remaining uninjured with the thermometer several degrees below freezing
point. Following these comes the violet-scented Persica , with its delicate pearly flowers, inlaid with purple
and gold. Next in the succession is the beautiful Iberica. Then follows the P until a, and other varieties in this
section of dwarf Iris. Close upon these comes the Barbata group, with its kindred species and varieties, and
their endless variations of colour, ranging from white and the richest golden yellow, to rose, intense purple,
and the most beautiful bronzes. The beardless section continues the chain of succession in Sibirica, with its
pretty small orchid-like blossoms ; Orientalis, with its velvety blue flowers ; Gramiuea, with its graceful foliage
and characteristic blossoms ; Setosa, with its charming blue flowers ; Versicolor, Virginica, etc. ; and following
these, the splendid clematis-like Japanese Iris, Kcempferi , with grand flowers, ranging from snow-white to rose,
lilac, magenta, purple, crimson, and violet ; and with the flowers varying in size from 5 to 10 inches in diameter,
with a breadth of petal 2^ to 3^ inches. A coloured Plate of two magnificent varieties, Imperatrix and Scheme
Wienerin, appeared in The Garden, 30th August, 1879. This season, from the end of June to the first few
days in August, we have been exhibiting cut flowers of Iris Kcempferi from the plants we shall this Autumn send
out, and which will be found described on page 22, all new varieties. The Spanish Iris somewhat precede
/. Kcempferi, their flowers are snow-white, porcelain-blue, clear yellow, and rich chestnut, having combinations of
mottlings which are only to be compared with those of the rare and curious Orchids. Following these come
the English Iris, with their large sumptuous flowers, representing almost every shade of colour, distinct and in
combination, thus carrying the succession, in conjunction with /. Kcempferi, to the end of July, which may be
considered the close of the Iris season. The only plants by which you can compare the magnificence of the
English Iris are the Lselias and Cattleyas, the Queens of Orchids. We have not spoken, however, of the pretty
Peacock Iris, nor of the wonderful Iris Susiana, nor of the Variegated foliaged Iris, which is so valuable in vases
and so effective in the flower garden, nor of the charming little Iris Cristata for dry banks. These, and th;
handsome beardless sub-aquatic species quoted on page 25, are links in the unbroken chain.
To cut for filling vases and for table bouquets, the whole of the Iris are admirably adapted, and when it is
necessary to forward the flowers to a distance, they should be cut just before expanding, for , like the Gladioli, the
blossoms will open in water. The effect is greatly enhanced when individual flowers are arranged in wet sand or moss.
ENGLISH IRIS (THE LARGE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN).
These magnificent Iris flower in July, and thrive best in well-drained soil; when the soil is heavy, surround
the bulbs with sand. The planting may be done from September to December ; but the earlier 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 make annual exhibits of flowers of this grand Iris at the Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society.
g^tF" la the descriptions, S. is used to signify the Standards or erect petals, F. the Falls or drooping petals.
». d. 8. d.
997 3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 12 6
998 1 each of 24 ditto 5 o
999 3 each of 12 ditto 7 6
1000 Fine mixed per 100, 6/0 ; per doz. 1 o
1001 Choice mixed ,, 8/6 ,, 16
1002 Named var., mixed ,, 12/6 ,, 20
per doz. each.
s. d. 8. d.
1003 Abigail, S. purple, edged lavender, F. white , and lavender, mottled purple 3 6...0 4
1004 Adrian, S. satin-rose and magenta, F. delicate satin-rose, spotted violet 3 6...0 4
1005 Amphimachus, S. crimson-black, F. rick velvety-purple 3 6...0 4
1006 Amusant, S. purple, F. rich violet, with white and yellow 3 6...0 4
1007 Armida, S. crimson-black , F. purple faked crimson-black, with white and yellow 3 6...0 4
1008 Belle Sophie, S. magenta, flaked while, F. white, spotted crimson 3 6...0 4
1009 Blanche, .S. and F. white, tinged rose 3 6...0 4
1010 Blanche fleure, S. and F. ivory-white, tinged soft rose 3 6...0 4
1011 Bleu Aiznable, S. violet, f. violet-blue, spotted crimson 3 6...0 4
12 and 13, King Street, Coveni Garden , 1881.]
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IRIS— ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND SUNDRY BULBOUS,
. per doz. each.
Iris — continued . s. d. #. d.
1012 Cavalgnac, S. red-lavender , F. lavender, stained violet 3 6...0 4
1013 Chapeau de Cardinal, 5. lavender-blue , F. white , edged lazendet 3 6...0 4
1014 Cleo, S. velvety black, F. rich violet with white and yellow 3 6...0 4
1015 Diana, S. white, flaked magenta, F. white, spotted magenta 3 6...0 4
1016 Duchesse de Fleures, S. lavender, F. lavender 3 6...0 4
1017 Gertrude, S. red-lilac, F. lilac, spotted purple 3 6...0 4
1018 Graaf Bentink, S. magenta, flaked zvhite, F. white , spotted crimson 3 6...0 4
1019 Grand Valnqueur, S. deep blue, stained violet, F. blue, stained white 3 6...0 4
1020 Grande Celeste, S. celestial blue, F. cezlestial blue with white and yellow, very large 5 6...0 6
1021 Grande Blanche, S. white, slightly feathered purple, F. white, slightly blotched purple 3 6...0 4
1022 Hannibal , S. violet, F. velvety black 3 6...° 4
1023 Harlequin, S. satin-rose and magenta, F. satin-rose, spotted magenta 3 6...0 4
1024 Henri IV., -S. red-lavetider , F. pale lavender 3 6...° 4
1025 Hypocrates, .S', rose-lilac, F. rose-lilac, tinged blue . 3 6...0 4
1026 Joost Van Vondel, 5 lavender, tinged purple, F. lavender, stained purple 3 6...0 4
1027 Julius Caesar, S. violet-purple, F. violet, stained and margined purple 3 6...0 4
1028 La Blen Aime, S. magenta, flaked white, F. while, spotted magenta 3 6...0 4
1029 La Charmante, S. deep lavender-blue, F. white, margined light lavender 3 6...0 4
1030 Le Liban, 5. magenta, flaked white, F. white , spotted and margined magenta 3 6...0 4
1031 La Superbe, S. lavender, flaked purple, F. delicate lavender, blotched purple 3 6...0 4‘
1032 La Vierge, S. violet-purple, F. violet-blue, spotted purple 3 6...0 4
1033 Lllaclnus, 6'. lavender, spotted lilac , F. lavender , spotted lilac 3 6...0 4
1034 L’Unique, S. rich claret, F. purple, shading to blue with white and yellow 3 6...0 4
1035 Madame Rachel, S. purple , F. deep lilac, with white centre 3 6 ° 4
1036 Miss Barclay, 5. white, spotted rose-violet, F. white, tinged and spotted rose 3 6...0 4
1037 Mountain of Snow, S. and F. white, very large 5 6...0 ^
1038 Mont Blanc, S. and F. pure white, very handsome 3 6...0 4
1039 Palatinus, S. lavender, flaked purple, F. delicate lavender, spotted purple 3 0...0 4
1040 Peleus. S. rich claret, F. rich crimson with white and yellow 3 6...0 4
1041 Perfecta, S. rose-lilac, flaked purple, F, rose-lilac, spotted purple 3 6...0 4
1042 Pharon, .S’, velvety crimson, F. rich crimson 3 6...0 4
1043 Romulus, .S', claret, F violet, spotted crimson 3 °...o 4
1044 Rose Pertuse, S. magenta and zvhite, F. white, spotted magenta 3 6...0 4
1045 Sans Souci, 5. lilac, flaked purple, F. satiny lilac, spotted purple 3 6...0 4
1046 Saturnus, S. red-lavender , F. light lavender-violet 3 °...o 4
1047 Simon, S. lavender, spotted purple, F. delicate lavender, spotted blue 3 6...0 4
1048 Superbe, S. purple, F\ violet, white centre 3 6. 0 4
1049 Trlstls, S. claret-purple, flaked white, F. claret-purple, flaked white .... 3 6 0 4
1050 Valnqueur, S. lavender, feathered violet, F. delicate lavender, spotted violet 3 6...0 4
1051 Victoria, S. purple, edged white, F. white, spotted lilac 3 ° - ° 4
1052 Wapen van Rotterdam, S. red-lilac, heavily flaked purple , F. lilac, spotted purple 3 6...0 4
SPANISH IRIS (THE SMALL BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN).
The Spanish Iris comes into flower a fortnight earlier than the English, from which it differs considerably; the
flowers are smaller, the combination of colours altogether different, and the blending of the colours more,
curious, and resemble the more rare of the curiously coloured orchids. They require the same cultural treatment,
as the English Iris. , .
VST We annually exhibit flowers of the Spanish Iris at the meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society.
8. d. *• d -
1053 3 each of 12 magnificent varieties 5 6 I 1055 Fine mixed per 100, 3 s. ; per doz. o 6
1054 1 each of 12 „ 2 6 | 1056 Choice mixed „ 4s. 6d. \ ,, o 8
per doz. each
1057 Alexander, S. chestnut, F. olive and yellow 2 & •° 3-
1068 Armida, 5. sky-blue , F. olive and orange 2 z. 0
1069 Aurora , S. pearl-blue, F. yellow and orange 2 6- -° 3
1060 Bathurst, S. primrose, F. rich yellow and orange 2 3
1061 Beauty, S. violet-blue, F. olive and orange 2 - 0 3-
1062 California, S. rich yellow, F. yellow, spotted orange 2 0...0 3
1063 Cleon, S. violet, flaked purple, F. olive and yellow 2 6...0 3
1064 Cleopus, S. lilac, F. white and yellow 2 °-° 3
1065 Clymen S. red-purple, F. olive and yellow 2 3
1066 Darius, S. porcelain, F. white a?id orange 2 ^•••° 3
1067 Diomedes, S. dark porcelain, F. sulphur and yellow 2 3
1068 Florence Nightingale, S. sulphur, F. yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
1069 Gem, S. blue, F. olive and orange 2 °---° 3
1070 Gen. Havelock, S. white, tinged blue, F. white and orange 2 0...0 3
1071 Gen. Wyndham, S. sulphur, F. yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
1072 Jupiter, S. violet, F. violet, spotted orange 2 0...0 3
1073 La Seduisante, S. chestnut-purple, F. olive and orange 2 6 ...° 3
1074 La Vestale, 5. white, F. white and yellow 2 3
1075 Louis le Grande, S. lavender-blue, F. pearl and yellow 2 6...0 3
1076 Louis Phillipe, S. light purple, F. chestnut and yellow 2 6...0 3
1077 Ne Plus Ultra, S. light olive-primrose, F. golden yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
1078 Philomele, 5. chestnut, F. chestnut and yellow 2 6...0 3
1079 Romulus, S. blue, flaked brown, F. yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
1080 Satisfaisante, S. violet, F. blue atid yellow 2 ° •••° 3
1081 Venus, 5. bronze yellow , F. rich orange 2 °...° 3
1082 Victoria, S. white, flaked blue, F. primrose and orange 2 6...0 3
SUNDRY BULBOUS IRIS.
The Iris offered under this heading are all hardy and beautiful. A lata flowers variously from September to
Christmas. Histrio, weather permitting, flowers at Christmas; Reticulata follows soon after, and grown under glass
may be had in flower with the early forced bulbs ; it is delicately fragrant, and the colours intensely rich, a most
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IRIS-SUNDRY BULBOUS, AND K£MPFERI OR CLEMATIS-LIKE IRIS.
Iris —continued.
charming pot plant. In the flower garden, Reticulata is valuable, continuing decorative from February till April,
expanding its sweet-scented flowers at a temperature too low even for the Narcissus to bloom. Persica flowers
about the same time as Reticulata , emitting a delicate violet perfume, and is prized equally in the conservatory
and flower garden. Pavonia (the Peacock Iris), more correctly Morea Pavonia or Vieusscuxia Pavonina,
expands its delicately coloured flowers in May and June, and should have the same cultural treatment as the Ixia.’
Caucasica is a very characteristic plant, the flowers are primrose-coloured, and the foliage silver-margined.
Lusitanica is remarkable for its rich yellow flowers : and Lusitanica sordida is a noble plant. s. d.
1083 Alata, Hue, shading to lilac, J ft each i o
1081 Caucasica, primrose, with foliage silvery margined, .j ft jt x g
1085 Histrio, bright blue, blotched golden yellow, in the way of Reticulata, but much earlier „ 7 6
1086 Juncea, brilliant golden yellow per doz. 51. 6 d. ,, 06
1087 K 0 1 p a k 0 w ski an a , white and lilac, a fine species in the way of reticulata \ ' 2 5
1088 Lusitanica, 5 . and F. rich yellow <jo Z . 3 g
1089 Lusitanica sordida, A', rich chestnut brown, F. olive with rich orange, very handsome ,, 3 6
1090 Pavonia major, pure white, petals blotched clear celestial blue, for pots or the open ground, x ft. „ 16
1091 Persica, white, the petals marled blue, purple and yellow, very fragrant, j ft ,, 56
1092 Reticulata, brilliant deep violet, blotched goldeti yellow, very fragrant, ft. ...per doz., 7 s.6d. ; each o 9
1093 ,, Krelagei, red-purple, blotched golden yellow, very fragrant, 1 ft. ,, 10s. 6d. ,, 10
1094 Tingitana, purple, spotted orange ,, 3 g
Xiphion latifolium. The English Iris are varieties of this species.
Xiphion vulgare. The Spanish Iris are varieties of this species.
THE FLAG OR EVERGREEN IRIS.
The Sections of Iris now following have rhizomatous roots and flag leaves. They are found more or less
abundantly in all countries, and at almost every altitude, from the dell to the mountain top, and in almost every soil
and situation ; they are endless in their variations of colour, and diversity of growth, their height ranging from
the miniature I. Cristala of the North American uplands to the tall Pseudo-Acorus of our British marshes. They
commence blooming with our Spring flowers, and maintain a floral display till the end of July. The dwarf
species make admirable edgings, and are very effective on rockwork ; the taller growing kinds are magnificent
objects in the flower border, amongst shrubs, in woodland walks, and round the margins of lakes ; even in town
gardens they succeed where few other plants can exist. Their flowers range in size from the miniature to
the most sumptuous. For effect and for decorative purposes they compete with the most beautiful Orchids.
T 0 cut for filling vases and for indoor decoration few flowers will compare with them, especially if the flowers are
placed individually in wet sand or moss. When it is necessa/y to send the Iris flowers to a distance, they should be
cut just before they expand.
IRIS KffiMPFERI (the Clematis-like Flowered Japanese Flag Iris).
The magnificence of these splendid Japanese Iris surpasses any written description that could be given of
them. Thousands of the flowers in our Experimental Grounds have measured from 6 to 8 inches in diameter, with
a breadth of petal 3 to 3$ inches ; the prevailing colours being white, magenta, crimson, purple, violet, and blue,
each flower generally representing several shades, and close under the petaloid stigma is a yellow or orange blotch
or feather more or less conspicuous, and always surrounded, except in the whites, by a halo of blue or violet.
When the flower unfolds, it frequently exhibits a different hue to that represented after the lapse of a few hours ;
so that in the young flower there is an intensity in the colour, and a rich bloom spread over the surface of the
blossom, which is very charming.
Although the preponderance amongst the varieties of Iris Koempferi range towards the colours mentioned,
there are, also rose, lilac, lavender, French grey, &c., so that the diversity in colour cannot fail to give satisfaction.
The descriptions have been made by Mr. Barr from the flowers, so that purchasers are ensured against dis-
appointment as regards the colours recorded in the Catalogue. The varieties which have six petals we designate
“duplex ; " and those with more than six petals we call “ double ” to distinguish them from the normal flower
which consists of three petals.
The new varieties quoted have this season been imported from Japan, and we recommend them. Those
which did not flower we offer for sale, and are sure that purchasers will be pleased, as all that have flowered
with us are extremely fine varieties, and more than half are distinct. In quoting these unbloomed Iris Koempferi
we ask purchasers kindly to bear in mind that whether they or we select there is no guarantee as to variety in
colour, but judging from our experience as above stated we think the investment will be a good one.
# 35 " l" t% 77 , three First-Class Certificates were awarded to us for Iris Kxmpferi by the Royal Horticultural
Society, and in July, 1879, our new Iris Kcempferi Imperatrix, exhibited by II. J. Elwes, Esq., received a
First-Class Certificate.
Culturr. — A naturally good adhesive, moist, loamy garden soil, laying well to the sun suits this plant. For
example, on the moist Bagshot soil the plant makes very strong growth, and flowers with remarkable freedom.
For Rhododendron and Azalea beds and borders Iris Kaempferi will be found invaluable, as it flowers in July,
and early in August. 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. We are of opinion that the Iris Kcempferi
is semi-aquatic, and would recommend those who have the opportunity so to try it as such. Our most successful
bed this season was occasionally flooded.
NEW IRIS KffiMPFERI.
s. d. s. d.
1095 6 in 6 named varieties 12J. 6 d. & 18 o I 1097 18 in 18 named varieties 42J. & 63 o
1096 12 in 12 ,, ,, 25J. 301., it 42 o 1098 25 in 25 ,, 631. & 84 o
1099 Unbloomed new Iris Ksempferl, which we confidently recommend; they are part of the consignment from
Japan, which did not flower during the summer, and it may fairly be assumed they will produce flowers
equal to those we enumerate under name. They are classed under the letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d,
e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z, so that purchasers may select ; we cannot, however,
say that each letter contains a distinct variety. According to strength of plant, 151. and 21 s. per doz.,
is. 6<f. and as. 6 d. each.
In describing the varieties of IrisKaempferi we have given the prominent colours only — a detailed description
of each flower would occupy too much space ; for example, a flower may be rich claret on the margin of the
petals, and shade up to violet, terminated by an intense blue halo surrounding the invariable yellow or orange
blotch, or feather, which is partially overlapped by the petaloid stigma, while the short standards may probably
be of a different colour to the petals.
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.]
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IRIS KiEMPFERI, DWARF IRIS, AND BEARDED FLAG IRIS.
Iris, New Iris Kjempferi— continued. each-#. d.
1100 Alba superbissima, ivory white, large flower 2 6
1101 ,, Prima Donna, pure white, medium
sized flower 2 6
1102 ,, Tbe Bride, pure white , yellow feather
prominent , large flower 3 6
1103 ,, Zonale, white, each petal having a
well defined blue zone 3 6
1104 ,, Tbe Prince, duplex, pure white ,
medium size flower 3 6
1105 ,, The Princess, duplex, pure white ,
medium size flower 3 6
1106 ,, Tbe Queen, duplex, pure white, large
flower 4 6
1107 ,, Tbe Parrot, duplex, pure white ,
medium size flower 2 6
1108 Beauty, duplex, rich deep magenta , ra-
diated with white lines 3 6
1109 Bella Donna, duplex, magenta-rose, ra-
diated, with white lines 3 6
1110 Charles Dickens, duplex, purple, shaded
violet-blue, large flower 3 6
1111 B. Harvey, double, rich claret-red, slightly
pencilled white, large flower 7 6
1112 Grand Maitre, duplex, claret-purple, very
large flower 5 6
1113 Jupiter, duplex, red-purple, shaded violet-
blue and conspicuously speckled white ,
large flower 5 6
EST* In addition to the foregoing, our
each—#, d.
1114 J. B. M. Camm, duplex, rose-lilac, white
lines radiating over the surface 3 6
1115 Imperatrix, duplex, white feathered and
flaked magenta , early flowering, 1st Class
Certificate 10 6
1116 L’ Unique, duplex, speckledwhite 2 6
1117 La Vierge, rich purple shaded violet-blue 2 6
1118 Lord Byron, duplex, claret-red shaded
violet-blue, large flower 3 6
1119 Luciliae, duplex, blue shaded lilac , veined
white 3 6
1120 Lotbair, claret-purple speckled white 2 6
1121 Marmorata Ruberissima, duplex, magenta-
?’ose, speckled white 3 6
1122 Mrs. Harvey, double, magenta speckled
white, model flower 7 6
1123 Master John, duplex, deep magenta , pen-
cilled white 3 6
1124 Model, duplex, light magenta-rose, fine form 3 6
1125 Picotee, white, elegantly margined rose-
purple 2 6
1126 Regulus, duplex, red-violet, pcncilledwhite 3 6
1127 Sans Souci, duplex, purple-lilac , speckled
white, large flower 3 6
1128 Sir Charles Dilke, duplex, rich purple,
shaded violet, fine form 3 6
1129 Tbe Lady Dorothy, duplex, French grey,
veined purple 3 6
flection embraces many other varieties.
IRIS KEMPFERI SPECIES.
We suppose the following three plants to be the natural or wild species, and on this account they are full
of interest as representing the starting point from which the Japanese gardeners have evidently worked for many
generations to attain such a degree of excellence as is exhibited in Imperatrix and Schoene Wienerin, and also in
the other beautiful sorts we quote. a. d.
1130 Ksempferi Species, rose purple, speckled white per doz., $s. 6d. ; each o 6
1131 ,, ,, alba, pure white „ 5*. 6d. ; each o 6
DWARF IRIS.
Charming varieties, growing from 6 to 12 inches high, and flowering during March, April, and May. They
succeed in almost any soil and situation, and are valuable for groups in mixed borders, and as edgings to Rhodo-
dendron beds, herbaceous borders, etc. The Purnila varieties are the most dwarf and make the neatest edgings.
In the descriptions .S’, is used to signify Standards , or the erect petals; F., Falls, or the drooping petals.
1132 One each of this Section, ys. 6d.
per doz.—#.
1134 Pumila coerulea, S. and F. rich clear blue 4
1135 ,, lutea maculata, S. primrose, F.
brown, edged yellow 4
1136 ,, tristis lutea, S. primrose, F. yel-
low stained brown, fragrant ... 7
1137 Biflorus, S. violet-purple ,F. crimson-purple
per 100, 15*.
1138 „ gracilis, S. creamy white, F.sul-
phur, fragrant, per 100, ro.r. 6d.
1139 Cbamseiris lutescens, S. creamy white,F.
yellow
2 6
7 6
| 1133 Mixed varieties, per 100, 10 s. 6 d.\ per doz., 2 s.
each—#.
1140 Nudicaulis, S. purple , F. crimson-purple
per 100, ior. 6 d. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d. o
1141 Olbiensis atro-purpurea, S. claret-purple,
F. velvety black, fragrant 1
lutea, 5. and F. fine deep yellow. . . o
lutea marmorata, S. and F. yel-
low marbled and staified bronze 1
purpurea, S. and F. purple 1
violacea, violet-blue , F. crim-
son edged violet o
1142
1143
1144
1145
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 we have flowered. Those we enume-
rate in this list are a selection from upwards of 200 varieties.
The better to understand our descriptions, we furnish a woodcut,
and it will be observed from it that three of the petals are
erect — these are called standards ; the other three droop — these
are called falls. The small tongued parts of the flower are
th zpetaloid stigmas, under which run the "beards.” The flowers
in this Section are all large and very handsome, more or less
beautifully mottled in the standards, and reticulated in the falls ;
the beards ranging from delicate primrose to orange, and the petaloid
stigmas frequently enhancing the general effect by their contrast of
colour. We furnish these important particulars that our descrip-
tions may be the better understood, as we have not attempted
to take in these individual points, but to deal with the colours
which strike the eye on first looking at the flower. There
is no flower, however, that so improves by examination. At first
sight its beauty is equal to the Orchid, but, on closer examination,
we have no hesitation in saying it possesses points of interest
surpassing the finest Orchid. In colours there are 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 ; and,
[Barr and Svgden,
THE BEARDED FLAG IRIS.
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Iris, Bearded— continued. . . , , „
consequently our descriptions fall far short of the reality ; and this will be readily understood when we state
that there may be found in almost any one of the flowers from 10 to 20 different shades harmonizing and
blending in such a manner as to make one perfectly enthusiastic. Those who have not used this Ins for
surrounding artificial lakes and ponds, or cultivated it in the flower borders, shrubberies, woodland walks
and wild gardens, should do so. It is also most valuable wherever a large quantity of cut flowers is required
from May to July, as plants when established, will, with good cultivation, increase in size annually till they
attain large proportions, each plant yielding 50 to 100 spikes of bloom. ... . _ , ,
(jj- in the descriptions 5. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; Falls, or the drooping petals.
t. d. ‘ A
1147 50 in 50 most superb varieties 4 2
1148 25 in 25 ,, » 21
1149 12 in 12 it >> - 12
1150 50 in 50 very fine varieties 3°
1161 25 in 23 ,1 ,» J S
1162 12 in 12 ,, rr 6 r. and 9
1153 Choice mixed varieties per roo, 301 . ; p. doz. 4
1154 Fine mixed varieties per 100 , 2 ir. >> 3
1155 Common mixed per 100 , xor. 6 d. ,, 2
1166 Mixed blue and white varieties ... ,, 4
1167 Mixed bronze varieties >> 4
1158 Mixed yellow varieties „ 7
d.
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We have arranged the Iris Barbate. in naturar groups to facilitate amateurs in making selections. Each
group has a distinctive characteristic. Germanica flowers first, and is represented by the blue, puyfe, and white
Flag Iris of our gardens; they flower at the same time, and are extremely decorative in May. Aphyiia,
of the Botanical Magazine, is the Plicata of Baker, under which we include Swertn ; the Standards have
a frill-like appearance arising from the marginal coloured transverse lines on a white ground. Amoena
has the standards white. Neglecta has the standards purple, or approaching to purple. PaUida has tne
standards ranging from pale lavender to rose-lilac. Squalens embraces those with the standards bronzed , and
Variegata has the standards invariably yellow. ,. _ " ''
1159 Germanica, the Blue Flag Iris (Bot. Mag.), S. Hue, F. purple per 100 , ior. 6 d. ; per doz.
1160
1161
1162
1163
1164
violacea, S. purple, F. dark purple , , , , 2 ir. od. ,, 3
alba, 5. and F. white (\. Florentina) axs. od. „ 3
atro-purpurea, S. and F. very beautiful rich claret purple ... ,, ,, 30 . 1 . od. ,, _ 5
major, 5. blue, F. purple P er d°z. xos. 6d
violacea major, S. purple, F. dark purple
10 s. Od. ;
each
The following commence flowering as’ the Germanica group are going out of bloom, and continue the
succession till July. , . , .
1165 Aphylla Beauty, S. white, margined lilac, F. white, upper part red-lilac eacn
1166 „ Bridesmaid, S. very pale lavender, F. white, margined lavender
1167 „ Gazelle, 5. red-lavender, mottled white, F. while, edged purple
1168 ,, Madame Chereau, -S', while, margined blue, F. white, margined blue
1169 ,, Swertil (striata), S. white, margined lavender, F. white and lavender
1170 Amoena (Sweet), S. white , tinged lavender, F. white, slightly margined lilac
1172
1173
1174
1175
1176
1177
1178
1179
1180
Alice Barr, S. white, F. white, tinged lilac
Alvarez, S. white, mottled put pie, F. crimson, reticulated white ■ ...
Aspasia, S. white, striped purple, F. purple-crimson, mottled white
Comte de St. Clair, S. white, F. crimson-purple, reticulated white
Duchess of Nemours, S. white, F. purple, mottled white
Duchess of Orleans, 5. white, F. crimson-purple , mottled white
Glorietta, S. white, tinged lilac, F. white, stained crimson
Penelope, 5. white, tinged lavender, F . white, reticulated lilac
reticulata alba, 5. white, F. purple-crimson, reticulated white
Unique, S. white, F. purple, reticulated white .
1181 Neglecta (Bot. Mag.), S. decided lavender, F. purple mottled, with dark li/us
1182 , Alice, S. pale lavender, F. rich purple, mottled white
1183 „ amabills, S. pale lavender, F. rich velvety-purple, reticulated white
1184 „ Atropos, 5. lavender-blue, F. rich velvety crimson, upper part mottled white
1185 ,, Bocaze, 5. lavender, F. claret, mottled white
1186 „ Chameleon, -S', rich blue, F. light crimson ..............
1187 „ clarissima, S. purple , shading to blue, F. rich crimson , mottled white
1188 „ Cordelia, .S. violet, F. velvety crimson-black, very large
1189 „ Du Bols de Milan, S. light lavender, F. rich crimson
1190 „ Edina, S. blue, F. purple, reticulated white
1191 „ Fairy Queen, S. lavender, flaked purple-blue, P. purple-blue , heavily reticulated white
1192 ,, Fantaisie, S. lavender-blue, F. claret, mottled white
1193 ,, Florence Barr, S. pale lavender-blue, F. red-lavender
1194 „ Hanibal, 5. lavender-blue, F. red-purple
1195 „ Harlequin Mllanals, S. white, tingea lavender, F . rich crimson-purple
1196 „ Irma, 5. lavender, F. crimson-purple, heavily mottled white
1197 ,, Juliette, 5. white, tinged lavender, F. very rich velvety crimson
1198 „ National a, S. purple-blue, F. rich velvety crimson
1199 ,, reticulata purpurea, 5. pale lavender, F. rich velvety crimson, reticulated white...
1200 „ Sir Garnet Wolseley, S. pure white, flaked purple, F. velvety crimson, reticulatedwhite
1201 ,, Sultana, S. lavender, F. rich crimson-purple, reticulated white
1202 ,, Victorine, 5. white, mottled blue, F. rich violet-blue, upper part mottled white
1203 ,, Vlrginle, 5. lavender, F. rich velvety-crimson, lined with white
1204 ,, Willie Barr, S. lavender, F. white, reticulated purple
1205 Pallida (Reich), S. dark lavender, passing to light lavender, F. purple, passing to light purple..
1206
1207
1208
1209
1210
1211
1212
1213
1214
1215
Asaurez, S. red-purple, F. claret
Astarte, S. purple-lilac, F. rich crimson-purple
Augustus, S. azure-blue , F. violet, reticulated white
azurea, S. azure-blue, F. violet-purple
Celeste, 5. celestial blue, F. light blue .....
Garibaldi, 5. rose-lilac, F. rose-purple
Ignace, S. delicate lavender, F. white, reticulated purple .
Jordaens, S. red-lilac , F. reticulated with white
Khedive. S. lavender, F. light purple
Lilaclna, S. and F. lavender, tinged lilac
12 and 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, 1881 . ]
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THE BEARDED AND BEARDLESS FLAG IRIS.
Iris, Bearded — continued,
1216 Pallida Madame Pacquitte, 5. rich clarct-rcd, F. a deeper shade of claret-red each
Maerlsart, mauve , F. purple-crimson
Queen of May, S. and F. rose-lilac
rubella, S. red-purple, F. deep red-purple
Walner, S. deep lavender-blue, F. purple, mottled white ...... V.V////.V.V.V.V.1V."
1221 Squalens [Reich), S. primrose-bronze, F. crimson-purple, reticulated white ...
1217
1218
1219
1220
1222
1223
1224
1225
1226
1227
1228
1229
1230
1231
1232
1233
1234
1235
1236
1237
1238
1239
1240
1241
Bossuet, S. sulphur-bronze, F. crimson, reticulated with white
Doctor Bernice, coppery-bronze, F. very rich velvety crimson
Exquisite, S. sulphur, F. light purple
Hericart de Thury, S. bronze-primrose, F. red-brown , reticulated white
Jacquiniana, S. red-bronze, F. velvety crimson
Judith, S. bronze-primrose, F. crimson-purple, reticulated white !
La Prestieuse, S. glittering bronze, F. rich velvety crimson, reticulated white
latlfolla, 5. primrose-bronze, F. purple, mottled white
Marmora, S. bronze-purple, F. purple-crimson , reticulated white
Monsieur Cherlon, S. sulphur-bronze, F. crimson-velvet, mottled white
Mozart, brown-bronze, F. purple-bronze, mottled white
Mrs. Meston, S. rich bronze-purple, F. rich purple
Phidias, brown-bronze, F. rich deep crimson
Rebecca, 5. primrose-bronze, F. intense crimson .'""""I"!..""’.""""
Salar Jung 1 , £. bronze, flaked crimson, F. velvety purple-crimson, reticulated yellow
and white
Sir Walter Scott, .S. bronze-yellow, F. inch crimson-brown
Van Geertii, S. purple-bronze F. rich crimson, reticulated white
venusta, S. bronze-primrose, F. rich crimson, reticulated white
Vincent, S. primrose-bronze, F. light purple, reticulated white and brown
Walneriana, S. bronze-purple, F. purple, reticulated white and brown
1242 Varlegata Adonis, 6". chrome-yellow, F. crimson-brown, reticulated white
Abon Hassan, S. clear rich yellow, F. yellow, mottled crimson
Apollon, S. sulphur, F. crimson, reticulated white
Chenedolle, 5. chrome-yellow, P. crimson, white, and purple....'..'..'.'......^'.'.'.
Darius, S. chrome-yellow, F. purplish lilac with primrose, and reticulated white
Czarowitz, S. chrome-yellow. F. purple, mottled white
Enchantress, 5. bright yellow, F. crimson, reticulated yellow
Humboldtl, 5. yellow, F. velvety crimson-brawn
Lord Lawrence, S. rich yellow, F. reticulated white
major, S. rich yellow, F. brown, reticulated white
Malvina, 5. yellow, tinged with bronze, F. mottled brown and white
Mexicana, .V. fine chrome-yellow, F. crimson, reticulated white
Peter Hanson, S. golden yellow, F. crimson, reticulated yellow
Rigolette, S. chrome-yellow, F. velvety crimson, reticulated white
Samson, S. golden yellow , F. crimson, reticulated white
spectabilis, 5. rich yellow, F. velvety crimson, reticulated white
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1244
1245
1246
1247
1248
1249
1250
1251
1262
1253
1264
1255
1256
1257
The following Species of Bearded Iris are similar in habit of growth but distinct in colouration from the
loregoing. They are remarkably beautiful, and should form part of every collection of Iris. Albicans is the pure
white I ortuguese Ins ; Ganymedes is very remarkable from the standards being mottled purple, and yellow •
Innocenza has a beautiful rosy reticulation on the white ; Lurida is richly scented ; Sub-biflora is the richest of
all the Purple Ins. The varieties of Sambucina are remarkable for their striking combinations of colour.
Aurca is the self.coloured Bearded Iris ; and Flavescens the primrose-coloured Iris.
1258 Albicans, S. and F. pure white each
1^59 ,, The Bride, 5'. and F. pure white, handsome
1260 Aurea, S» and F. rich yellow
1261 Flavescens (Sweet), S. primrose . F. light primrose
1262 ,, Munite, S. primrose , F. primrose , reticulated lavender
1263 Florentina (Reich) , S. white, F. white (I. Germanica alba)
1264 Ganymedes, S. yellow, mottled purple, F, velvety -crimson, oeautiful
1265 Innocenza, S. pure white, F. pure white, slightly reticulated, beautiful
1266 Lurida (Reich), S. bronze-purple , F. rick purple-crimson, scented elder
1267 Sub-blflora ( Bot . Mag.), S. and F. very rich deep purple
1268 Sambucina, S. bronze-primrose F. purple-crimson, scented elder
1269 ,, Beethoven, S. mauve, F. rich purple , reticulated white
1270 ,, La Vesuve, S. blue mottled bronze, F. rich purple-crimson
1271 Virescens major, S. sulphury white, F. primrose , stained purple, sweet scented
BEARDLESS SPECIES OF FLAG IRIS.
The Iris offered in this section are altogether distinct from the Barbata group ; and they are equally
v i^ 0St j!? ar ® £ ran d aquatics, especially Aurea, Monneri, Ochroleuca , Goldenstadtii, the varieties of
rseudo-A corns, and Spuria ; not only are these majestic in growth, but the flowers are surpassingly beautiful,
ine 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 Tuberosa may be grown as Aquatics
or Sub- Aquatics. Cristata is charming on dry banks and rock-work ; Iberica and Susiana require a dry hot
situation ; Fcetidissima is valuable for damp shady situations ; Tectorum is found on the thatched roofs of
Chinese houses.
Cristata forms a tuft where it is happy, and when covered with its amethystine flowers is a gem. Iberica
ana Susiana possess a beauty peculiarly their own. Stylosa unfolds its charming blue blossoms in winter, and is
recommended for indoor decoration. Tuberosa, the snake's-head Iris, is perhaps the most fantastic flower which
March produces. Ruthenica is remarkable for its fan-like dwarf growth and elegant blue flowers in July :
Versicolor and Virgimca are very beautiful; while Orientalis is a form of Sibirica, with flowers larger, more
decided m colour, and in refinement unsurpassed by any other flower. Setosa is also a gem ; Spuria major
is as remarkable as it is beautiful ; Longipetala and Brevijlora are charming; Graminea latifolia has remarkably
graceful foliage, and flowers as distinctive as they are beautiful.
{Barr and Sugden,
BEARDLESS FLAG IRIS AND IXIAS.
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Beardless Iris— continued.
1272 Acorus graminifolia, h ft each
1273 ,, ,, fol. variegatis, £ ft
1274 Aurea, golden yellow, a noble species, 4 ft
1275 Cristata, rich amethyst-blue, spotted deep blue , and striped orange, a charming species, Jft
1276 Cuprea, S. and F. orange, 2 ft
1277 Douglass!
1278 Foetldissima, the scarlet-berried seed vessels are prized for Christmas decoration, 1 ^ ft
1279 ,, fol. variegatis, an effective variegated winter foliage plant, 1 $ ft. per doz. 51 . 6d.
1280 Fulva, bronze-yellow
1281 Goldenstadtli, white and golden yellow, 3 ft
1282 Graminea, blue and purple, 1 ft
1283 ,, latifolia, blue and purple, 1 ^ ft
1284 Humilis, S. purple, F. purple, reticulated white ; this is a very distinct species, it has leaves
about 2 feet, while the flowers are produced close to the ground
1285 Iberlca, a dwarf species of great beauty, with large pure satiny-white flowers , lower petals
rich brown-put pie, spotted black, 1 ft 2 s. 6d. and
1286 Longipetala, S. lavender, F. white, reticulated blue, 2 ft
1287 ,, brevlflora ; this species appears, from the foliage and the similarity in colour of
flower , to be a variety of Lotigipetala ; it is very handsome, 2 ft
1288 Monnerii
1289 Notha (Spuria major), S . rich purple , F. blue, spotted yellow, very handsome, 2 ft
1290 Ochroleuca, .S. pure white, F. white and yellow, 3 ft
1291 Orientalis (sanguinea), S. and F. velvety blue, very beautiful, 3 ft per doz. 7 s. 6d.
1292 Prismatica, S. and B. rich light blue, spotted orange, 2 ft.
1293 Pseudo-Acorus, yellow, 3 ft
1294 ,, japonicus foL variegatis, a beautifully variegated foliage plant, 3 ft
1295 , , pallida, delicate primrose, 3 ft
1296 Reichenbachiana, S. and F. rich purple-blue, 2 ft
1297 Ruthenlca, blue, a pretty miniature species, with a distinctive fan-like foliage, $ ft
1298 Setosa, ,S. and F. rich violet-blue, 3 ft
1299 Siblrlca, S. bright blue, F. blue, reticulated white , 3 ft per doz. 4 s. 6d.
1300 ,, acuta, S. and F. blue, reticulated white, 1 ^ ft
1301 ,, alba, S. white, F. mottled purple, 3 ft
1302 „ grandiflora praecox, S. purple, F. blue-purple, reticulated white, 3 ft
1303 ,, lactea, S. milky white, F. white, reticulated brown, 3 ft
1304 ,, minor, S. blue, F. blue, reticulated white, 2 ft
1305 ,, mlnutlflora, S. violet-purple, F. blue, reticulated white, 3 ft
1306 ,, plena, S. and F. blue 3 ft
1307 Spuria, S. and F. blue, 3 ft
1308 ,, desertorum, .S’, and F. lavender-blue, 2 ft
1309 „ halophylla, S. and F. yellowish, 3 ft
1310 „ stenogyne, £. and F. whitish, 3 ft
13 LI Stylosa (unguicularis), 5. and F. beautiful light blue, winter-flowering, 1 ft
1312 Suslana, blush, tinted brown , and netted with dark lines, a grand species, 1 ^ ft., per doz. 7 s. 6 d.
1313 Tectorum syn. tomlolopha, lovely blue crested flowers, beautifully spotted, ft
1314 Tenax, S. and F. rich lilac, very handsome, 2 ft
■*.316 Tuberosa ( Snakeshead ), violet and green, $ ft
1316 Versicolor, S. red-lilac, F. rose-pin pie, 1 ft
1317 Vlrginica, .S. lilac, F. rich purple with white spot, 3 ft
1318 „ Columnae, S. and F. lilac, 3 ft
1319 „ Hansonl, S. blue, F. lilac , with conspicuous yellow spot, 3 ft
1320 ,, pulchella, S. and F. red-lilac , 3 ft
1321 ,, major, S. pale lilac, F. red-lilac, with white spot, 3 ft
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IXIAS, MORPHIXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRIT0NIAS, AND BABIANAS.
These, when grown under glass, can be had in bloom in March and April. Cultivated out-of-doors they yield
a succession of flowers from May to July. They are closely allied, and require the same cultural treatment, but
differ considerably in their habit of growth. The Ixia is distinguished by its more graceful and taller growth, and
great diversity in colours and markings, the Morphixia by its later flowering ; the Sparaxis has dazzling brilliant
flowers ; the Tritonia is marked by its soft vivid transparent colours ; and the Babiana has flowers which range in
colour from blue to the richest crimson-magenta. These last three are dwarf and compact in growth.
For In-Doors. — Plant from September to December five or six bulbs in a five-inch pot, using a compost
of turfy loam, leaf soil, and silver sand. Make the soil firm about the bulbs, then place the pots in a cold
pit or frame, plunge them in ashes, and withhold water till the plants appear, giving sparingly at first.
The lights should be left off except during wet or frosty weather. Early in February if the plants are
sufficiently advanced remove to the greenhouse, and carefully attend to them with water.
For Out-Doors. — Prepare a light loamy soil, thoroughly drained, and with a due south aspect. Plant the
bulbs in raised beds from September to January, at a depth of from three to four inches, and one to three inches
apart. The early plantings make foliage in autumn, therefore give protection during severe frost, and this is
best accomplished by hooping the beds over and covering when necessary with mats ; or Tiffany may be used and
allowed to remain till the danger of severe frost has ceased. The plantings made in December and January need
no protection except a little fern, and this removed in spring, gradually, as the plants spear through it ; these
will flower! ater in summer than the early plantings, therefore, select for them an aspect where the sun's rays will
be somewhat broken, and the blooming period will thereby be prolonged.
On stiff or wet soils the bulbs should be surrounded with sand, and the beds raised, so that the bulbs when
planted will be an inch or two above the level of the path . In January, 1880, we prepared a raised bed of sandy
loam and covered it at once with fern, which we removed gradually as the plants in spring speared through , and
we had as grand a display of Ixias as could be desired , some of the plants two feet high.
IXIAS.
The colours of these are rich, diversified, and strikingly beautiful, not only in the varieties but in the individual
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IXIAS, MORPHIXIAS, SPARAXIS, AND TRITONIAS.
I x ias — con tin ued.
flowers. The growth of the Ixia is slender and graceful, having long loose spikes of bloom ; the flowers expand
in the sun’s rays, and give a picture of gorgeous beauty, such as may have been dreamt of in the fabled gardens
of the Hesperides.
The descriptions refer to the flowers when open : when closed , most of the yellows and the whites have the outside
of the petals red or purple. I hus, when the sun's rays are absent there is one effect , but the brilliant display is in
the expanded flowers. s. d.
1322 3 each of 30 splendid varieties 21 o
1323 3 each of 20 ditto 10/6 & 15 o
1324 3 each of 10 ditto 5/6 & 7 6
per doz.
1328 Achievement, rose-purple, black centre ... 4 6
1329 Amanda, white J tinged purple 3 6
1330 Aspasla, white, tinged purple 2 6
1331 Aurantiaca major, yellow, black centre ... 2 6
1332 Bucephalus, magenta-purple, beautiful ... 2 o
1333 ,, major, magenta-purple , large 3 6
1334 Cleopatra, white, rose-purple centre 3 6
1336 Comet, yellow, black centre 5 6
1336 Conqueror, yellow, shaded red 2 6
1337 Crateroides, beautiful rich cerise-scarlet . . . 1 6
1338 ,, major, rich cerise-scarlet 3 6
1339 Cyrus, delicate pt irnrose, crimson centre ... 3 6
1340 Duchess of Edinburgh, pure white, striped
rose 5 6
1341 Duke of Norfolk, canary-yellow, black centre 4 6
1342 Glory, bronze-crimson, black centre 2 6
1343 Golden Drop, golden yellow, and purple-
maroon centre 2 6
1344 Grachus, canary-yellow, crimson centre... 2 6
1345 Hector, rose-purple, black centre 4 6
1346 Hemisphere, primrose, tinged red 3 6
1347 Hercules, white, tinged rose, 7 ose centre ... 3 6
1348 Hypatia, white, tinged lilac, black centre 5 6
1349 Isabelle, white, tinged rose, black centre... 4 6
1360 Imperatrice Eugenie, white, tinged rose-
purple, dark crimson centre 5 6
1351 Lady Carey, bronze-orange, black centre ... 3 6
1325 r each of 12 splendid varieties 2/6 & 3
1326 Choice mixed per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1
1327 Fine mixed per 100, 5/6; ,, 1
per doz.
1352 Lady of the Lake, intense magenta 2
1353 Lady Slade, rich pink, carmine centre ... 2
1354 La Fiancee, white, blue centre 3
1356 Lesbia, pink-lilac, black centre 2
1356 Loela, white, outside purple 2
1357 Magnifica, rich deep yellow, black centre... 3
1358 Magnum bonum, white, blue centre, large 5
1359 Miralba, white, tinged purple, mauve centre 4
1360 Nitens, intense deep magenta 5
1361 Nosegay, white, tinged purple 4
1362 Pallas, pale primrose, crimson centre 2
1363 Pearl, white, black centre 7
1364 Prestlos, the largest of the Ixias, pure
white, crimson-velvet centre 7
1365 Princess Alexandra, pa le lemon passing to
white, tinged rose-purple, crimson centre . 2
1366 Rosea plena ( Wonder), rose-pink 5
1367 Sarah, primrose to white, tinged purple ... 5
1368 Sarnia’s Glory, deep yellow, black centre 3
1369 Smiling Mary, magenta, white centre 4
1370 Sunbeam, orange, striped crimson 4
1371 Surprise, white, crimson centre 4
1372 Theseus, white, magenta centre. 2
1373 Titian, white, changing to rose ... 4
1374 Virgilius, bright yellow, black centre 4
1375 Viridiflora, sea green, black centre 2
1376 Vulcan, crimson, shaded orange 4
MORPHIXIAS.
These are distinguished by flowering somewhat later than the Ixia, but with the same graceful habit. The
buff coloured species is unique in growth and colour.
per doz. — a. d. per doz. — a. d .
1377 Paniculata, buff 2 6 I 1379 Paniculata rosea, rosy apricot 2 6
1378 „ alba, white, black centre 2 6 | 1380 „ mixed 2 6
SPARAXIS.
Mr. Saunders, of Guernsey, writing in the Gardeners' Chronicle with reference to Sparaxis, remarks that he
has seen enthusiastic amateurs so full of ecstatic delight at the diversity of colours and the gorgeousness of the
hues, that he had seen the knee bent and gymnastics performed without feeling at liberty to condemn the per-
formers. The compact dwarf growth of the Sparaxis, combined with its rich beautiful colours, indicate its
adaptation for pot culture.
s. d.
1381 5 each of 12 splendid varieties 10 6
1382 3 ,, 12 ,, ,, 6 o
1383 2 ,, 12 ,, ,, 4 6
per doz.
1387 Amelina , pale lemon, yellow centre 3 6
1388 Angelique, white, yellow centre 2 o
1389 Bulbifera, yellow, tinged orange 1 6 ,
1390 Delicata, light yellow, centre spotted brown 4 6
1391 Garibaldi, rick crimson, yellow centre ... 4 6
1392 Josephine, white, with yellow centre 2 o
1393 Lady Carey, French white, blotched purple 2 6 i
1394 Leopard, primrose, yellow centre 2 o |
s. d.
1384 1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2 6
1385 Choice mixed, per 100, ior. 6 d. . . . per doz. 1 6
1386 Fine mixed, per 100, 7 s. 6 d., ,, 1 o
per doz.
1395 Maculata, white, purple arid primrose ... 1 6
1396 Nain, white and crimson, primrose centre . 2 6
1397 Pavonia, white, centre yellow, mottled black 2 o
1398 Queen Victoria [new) 3 6
1399 Tricolor, scarlet, marbled crimson 1 6
1400 „ grandiflora, rich crimson 2 o
1401 ,, striata, purple-crimson, striped 2 o
1402 Victor Emmanuel, red and yellow 1 6
TRITONIAS.
In growth these resemble the Sparaxis, but differ in the prevailing colours, which range from buff to rose
and the richest glowing orange, always having a beautiful transparency. They succeed the Sparaxis in time of
flowering, and cannot therefore be too strongly recommended. At Cliveden, we have known Mr. Fleming grow
hundreds 'of pots of Crocata for furnishing jardinets.
8 . d. s. d.
1403 5 each of 12 splendid varieties 12 /6 8 c 15 o ! 1406 1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2/6 Sc. 3 6
1*04 3 »» 12 »» 1 1 7/6 & 10 6 I 1407 Choice mixed, per 100, ior. 6 d. ...per doz. 1 6
1405 2 ,, 12 „ „ 4/6 & s 6 1 1408 Fine mixed, per 10O, 7 s. 6 d. „ 10
per doz.
1409 Amoena, orange, centre spotted yellow 4
1410 Bella, blush, shading down to rose 3
1411 Brilliant, rich luminous orange-scarlet ... 2
1412 Crocata , bright orange per 100, 10/6 1
1413 Eclair, bright scarlet (new) 3
1414 Elegans, orange-cerise 2
1415 Eleonore, buff, very fine (new) 5
1416 Fulgens, bright orange-scarlet 3
per doz.
6 1417 Fenestrata, soft rose-salmon 2 o
6 1418 Gladstone (new), very distinct 3 6
6 1 1419 Julia, white , suffused pink 4 6
6 i 1420 Laura, deep salmon, vety beautiful 4 6
o 1421 Prince Alfred, white , very large 4 6
6 1422 Speciosa, brilliant oratige-scarlet 5 6
6 i 1423 Squalida, while, suffused rose 2 6
6 1 1424 Vivid, bright scarlet , crimson centre 4 6
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BABIANAS.
In growth these resemble the Tritonias. The flowers range from blue to the richest crimson-magenta, set
off by a dark green hirsute foliage, forming a striking contrast both in flower and foliage to the Sparaxis
and fritonia.
1425 5 each of 10 splendid varieties 10 6
1426 3 „ 10 ,, ,, S 6
1427 2 ,, 10 ,, ,, 4 6
per doz.
1431 Atrocyanea, purple-blue, marked white ... 2 6
1432 Attraction, dark blue , vigorous habit 4 6
1433 Celia, rose, marked •white 2 6
1434 General Froome, violet, spotted white 3 6
1435 General Scott, lavender, suffused white ... 3 6
1436 General Slade, magenta 3 6
1437 Hellas, pale yellow, outside suffused purple 5 6
1428 1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2
1429 Choice mixed, per 100, 10 s. 6d.\ per dozen 1
1430 Fine ,, ,, ys. 6d.; ,, 1
per doz.
1438 Julia, petals alternately white and blue ... 3
1439 Kermesina, rich crimson-magenta 2
1440 Lady Carey, rose, marked white 2
1441 Rosea grandis, rose-purple, marked white 3
1442 Rubro-Cyana, blue, crimson centre 4
1443 Speciosa, mauve , suffused blue 2
1441 Villosa, blue 1
THE RANUNCULUS.
The Ranunculus is truly beautiful, combining in the flowers diversified shades and colours with an exquisite
symmetry and compactness. It is valuable in spring, for beds, ribbons, masses, and edgings, in mixed or
separate colours, and as a cut flower it is as useful as the Rose.
Culture. — For successional blooming, plant the Turban Ranunculus from October to February, and the
Persian varieties from January to April. The Ranunculus does best in a somewhat moist soil which has been
trenched, but any good ground, properly prepared, will grow it successfully. Plant on a dry day, when the soil
works kindly ; draw drills two inches deep and five or six inches apart, sprinkling a little sand at the bottom of
the drill, then press the tubers firmly into the soil, with the claws downwards, cover with sand, and then with soil,
always keeping the crown two inches under the surface. During severe weather, cover the early plantings with
dry litter, leaves, or old tan ; and remove this before the foliage gets injured by the covering. In April and
May, if the weather is dry, freely water the beds two or three times a week, and when the flower-buds appear,
water daily if necessary, and continue doing so while the plants are blooming, taking care to wet the foliage as
little as possible.
DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS FOR BEDS, RIBBONS, AND MASSES.
The following named varieties have been selected for their large flowers and varied colours.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
£ s. d.
1445 500 in 15 splendid varieties 1 1 o
1446 250 ditto ditto 10 6
per 100. per doz.
s. d. s. d.
1449 Brilliant Orange, rich orange 3 6...0 6
1450 Commodore Napier, primrose, tipped
with purple 4 6...0 9
1451 Count Orl off, yellow, spotted rose ... 3 6...0 6
1452 Couronne des Roses, fine rose 3 6...0 6
1453 Fireball, bright red 2 6...0 4
1454 Grand Vainqueur, white, spotted ... 3 6...0 6
1455 Hector, white 7 6...1 6
1456 Lion d’Orange, orange 3 6...0 6
s. d.
1447 100 in 15 splendid varieties 4 6
1448 Mixed Scotch spotted varieties per 100 5 6
per 100. per doz.
1457 Mont Blanc, snow white 12
1458 Mount Vesuvius, red spotted 3
1459 CEil Noir, jet black, beautiful
1460 Princess Victoria, carmine 3
1461 Queen Caroline, white, striped rose 3
1462 Queen Victoria, white, spotted 5
1463 Reine de Hollande, black
1464 Mixed ,from these 15 splendid vars. 5
d. g.
6.. . 2
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1465 Superfine mixed varieties, per 1000, 38L ; per too, 41. ; per dozen, 8 d.
1466 Fine ditto ditto its. ; ditto, 2 s. 6d . ; ditto, 6 d.
SPLENDID NEW DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS, DUTCH AND SCOTCH VARIETIES.
To those who take an interest in cultivating Ranunculus in named varieties, we recommend the following : —
s. d. s. d.
1467 A collection of 100 in 50 splendid varieties 10 6 I 1469 A collection of 50 in 25 splendid varieties 5 6
1468 ,, 50 in 50 ,, 6 6 | 1470 ,, 25 in 25 ,, 3 6
DOUBLE TURBAN OR TURKISH RANUNCULUS.
These differ from the Persian in the flowers being larger, more rose-like, and self-coloured. They are very
effective in Spring, and adapted for beds, ribbons, and masses ; their rich yellow, bright orange, brilliant scarlet,
and pure white flowers, are unsurpassed.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
£ s. d. ... £ s - d ‘
1471 1000 in 8 splendid varieties 1 10 o 1 1473 250 in 8 splendid varieties o 8 6
1472 500 in 8 ,, o 15 6 | 1474 100 in 8 ,, o 4 6
1475 Splendid mixed, per rooo, 25 s. ; per 100, 3*. ; per dozen, 6d.
per 100. oerdoz.
1476 Bright Yellow 2
1477 Crimson Grandiflora 3
1478 Crimson-brown or black 2
1479 Golden Yellow 3
d. 8.
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0...0 4
6.. .0 6
6.. . 1 o
1480 Orange 3
1481 Scarlet, splendid 2
1482 Variegated, mottled red and yellow 3
1483 White 7
TURCO-PERSIAN NEW LARGE-FLOWERING RANUNCULUS.
A new race of Ranunculus, remarkable for a vigorous growth and extraordinary floriferous character ; the
plant attains a height of about 18 inches, and carries from 10 to 15 blooms. Where cut flowers are in demand
this new class of Ranunculus is most valuable, as flowers may be gathered from a bed of these several times
a week without imparing the display. £ s. d. *• <*•
1484 3 each of 25 varieties 1 1 o I 1486 Choice mixed... per 100, ys. 6d. ; per doz. 1 o
1485 1 ,, of 25 „ o 7 6 I 1487 Fine mixed ,, $s. 6d. ; „ 16
THE ANEMONE.
The Anemone should occupy a conspicuous place in every garden. Its blossoms are of the most dazzling
hues of scarlet, purple, and blue, in self-colours and stripes. The foliage is elegantly laciniated, the growth
is neat and compact, and in beds, groups, ribbons, or edgings to beds, either in distinct or mixed colours, tew
plants are so decorative as the Single and Double Poppy Anemone. A bed of Scarlet Anemones for brilliancy
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ANEMONE, DOUBLE, SINGLE, STELLATA, AND FULGENS.
An EMON e — continued.
is unsurpassed amongst Spring flowers. In our Experimental Grounds we usually have Anemones in flower
from six to eight months. Stray flowers generally appear in November or December. In sheltered localities,
during mild winters, the graceful and brilliant Anemone fulgens, when left undisturbed, blossoms from January
till April or May, furnishing a supply of the most charming scarlet flowers for vases and table bouquets ; and if
successional plantings are made till May, an abundant supply of most beautiful scarlet cut flowers can be
maintained till July or August in situations not exposed to the mid-day or afternoon sun. Besides these, the
Starry Windflower (Anemone Stellata), and the beautiful blue Anemone Apennina, with its more early flowering
congener, Blanda, make up a family of Spring flowers combining diversity and brilliancy of colour almost
matchless for effect. With the exception of Apennina and Blanda, all the other varieties are valuable as cut
flowers, and last a long time in water. By successional planting from September to April, a supply of these
flowers for vases can be ensured to July. When the Anemone is used for pot culture, the pots should remain out
of doors plunged in ashes to the rim till the flower buds appear.
Culture. — The Anemone succeeds in any good soil which is moderately well drained. In their native
habitats they are found in such places as vineyards and oliveyards, where they are partially protected from the
scorching rays of the sun, the enemy of most spring flowers.
NEW DOUBLE POPPY ANEMONES, FOR BEDS AND MASSES.
The flowers of the Double Anemone are extremely handsome, resembling a semi-double Hollyhock, and
when planted from October to December, they bloom in succession in the early Spring months, while those
planted in February, March, or April, flower from April to July.
d- | per 100 . per doz.
1488 ioo in io new splendid varieties ... 12 6 1491 New varieties, in mixture * 7 6l..i
1489 30 in 10 ,, ,, 5 o 1492 New blue varieties 15 0
1490 i2 in 12 ,, 2 6 1493 New scarlet varieties 15 o
1494 Fine mixed double, all colours 3 s. 6d. per 100 ; 9 d. per doz.
1495 Splendid mixed double, all colours 5 s. 6 d. per 100 ; is. per doz.
1496 Splendid double scarlets in shades ys. 6d. per 100 ; is. 3 d. per doz.
1497 Splendid mixed double blues and purples ys. 6d. per 100 ; is. 3d. per doz.
The following new varieties are remarkable for their large flowers and fine variety of colours : —
per doz. s. d.
1498 Cedo NulU, purple, carmine , arid scarlet..
1499 Feu de Parade, tosy scarlet 1
1500 Garibaldi, rose and scarlet 2
1501 King of Scarlets, brilliant scarlet , very
large per 100, 14*. 6d. 2
1502 Leverrier, beautiful red 1
1503 L’Omement de la Nature, rich blue 1
NEW FRENCH DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED ANEMONES.
A large-flowered beautiful new section of the double Poppy Anemone.
per doz. each.
8. d. 8. d.
per doz. 8. d.
1604 Prince Alfred, rose spotted, and scarlet ... 2 6
1505 Prince de Condtf, red and rose 1 6
1506 Princess Alice, red and white 2 6
1507 Sir Walter Scott, carmine and green 2 6
1508 Thalia, light rose and green 2 o
1509 Gilbert’s 3 new vars., in mixture, per ioo, 7/6 1 6
1510 Mixed from above per 100, 10 s. 6d. 1 6
1611 Gloire de Nantes, rich violet 2 6...0
1512 La Brilliante, rich cerise 4 6...0
1513 Lilas, red-lilac 1
per doz. each.
8. d. 8. d.
1614 Mauve Clair, pale mauve 5 6...0 6
1615 Ponceau, deep scarlet 10 6...1 o
1516 Rossini, peach colour 10 6...1 o
1517 New French Double Chrysanthemum-flowered, mixed varieties per dozen 5 6
NEW DUTCH LARGE-FLOWERED VARIETIES OF DOUBLE ANEMONES.
We recommend with the greatest confidence the following collections of new Double Poppy Anemones
s. d. s. d.
1618 A collection of 100 in 50 splendid varieties 18 o 1 1520 A collection of 25 in 25 splendid varieties 5 6
1619 ,, 50 in 50 ,, 10 o [ 1521 ,, 12 in 12 ,, 30
SINGLE POPPY ANEMONES.
The Single Anemone has large beautiful poppy-like blossoms, and in sheltered situations during mild
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seasons it flowers continuously throughout the Winter, Spring, and early Summer months.
1522 Fine mixed, 3/6 per 100 ; 0/9 per doz.
1523 New Seedling Varieties, 5/6 per 100 ; 1/0 per doz.
1524 Scarlet, 3/6 per 100 ; 0/9 per doz.
1525 Brilliant Scarlet, 5/6 per 100 ; 1/0 per doz.
1526 Blue per doz.
1527 Purple ,,
1528 Red „
1529 White ,,
1630 New White Single Anemone “The Bride, '* flowers snow-white , and remarkably beautiful, per doz., 5/6
1531 New Large-flowered Intense Brilliant Scarlet, per 100, 7/6 j 1/3 per doz.
1532 New large-flowered Splendid mixed French Varieties, per 100, 7/6 ; per doz., 1/3.
Anemone Stellata or Hortensis (the Starry Wind Flower).
These Anemones are remarkable for brilliant colours, elegant flowers, and graceful foliage. The varieties
enumerated are a selection made by Mr. Barr from a very large collection. They flower early and are
characterized by distinctness and excellence of colour, and are good pot-plants.
8. d.
1533 3 each of 12 varieties 7
1534 1 each of 12 ,, 2 6
per doz. 8. d.
1537 Admiral, rich scarlet , white centre 2 6
1638 Allegaricus, deep scarlet 2 6
1539 Archimedes, deep lilac , white centre 2 6
1540 Caesar, crimson-purple, white centre 2 6
1541 Favourite, deep scarlet, white centre 2 6
1542 Gladstone, rose, tinged lake, white centre 2 6
1543 Josephus, rich orange-scarlet 2 6
1535 Fine mixed, per 100, 12/6 ; per doz., 2/0
1536 Mixed from the collection, per 100, 15/; perdoz.2/6
per doz. 8. d.
1644 Julius, ruby, white centre 2 6
1545 Orion, orange-scarlet , white centre 2 6
1546 Napopolasser, crimson , white centre 2 6
1547 Reine de Prusse, rose-scarlet, white centte 2 6
1548 Sieraad, salmon-rose, white centre 2 6
1549 Triton, rich ruby-purple , white centre 2 6
1550 Speciosus, tich crimson, white centre 2 6
ANEMONE FULGENS (SCARLET WIND FLOWER).
The Scarlet Wind Flower is the most brilliant and graceful of all Winter and Spring flowering Anemones.
Its rich dazzling scarlet flowers and light elegant growth make it the most attractive scarlet flower of Spring. It
is valuable to cut for table bouquets or vases, and lasts a long time in water. If the roots are left undis-
turbed flowers may be gathered from Christmas to May. Hitherto the stock has been limited, and the price
almost prohibitive, but having now a good supply, the price has been very considerably reduced to ensure a large
sale. In addition to the types we offer several varieties, but the stock of these is very limited. For all decorative
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29
Anemone — con tin tied.
purposes the types Nos. 1651 to 1653 are the most recommended, and those to which our remarks more especially
apply. Make successional plantings till May, in situations not exposed to the mid-day or afternoon sun, and a
supply of rich scarlet flowers can be maintained till July. Chionodoxa lucilice contrasts charmingly with this
A nemonc.
d. each — s. d.
1564 Fulgens annulata, scarlet, white ring
each— s.
1561 Fulgens, dazzling scarlet ...per 100, 21/0
per doz., 3/6 c
1652 ,, multipetala, scarlet, per doz. , 3/6 c
1553 ,, Grseca, dazzling scarlet, 100, 30*.
per doz. , 4/6 o
1155 ,, grandlflora, large brilliant scarlet
1556 „ oculata, scarlet, white centre
1557 ,, ccerulea, blue per doz., 5/6
1568 Fulgens flore-pleno, the double scarlet Peacock Anemone per 100, 7/6 ; per doz., 1/-
SUNDRY ANEMONES.
A. Apennina has rich blue flowers with elegant foliage, and is one of the most lovely of dwarf early
Spring flowers which, when intermingled with Triteleia conspic-ua , the delicate porcelain flowers of the one
blend with the rich bright blue of the other in a most charming manner. A . Blatida resembles Apennina ,
but is deeper in colour and earlier. A. japonica , white, rose and red, are the most decorative of Autumn-
flowering herbaceous plants. each— s.
1559 Apennina, rich blue, J ft., per 100, 145. ;
per doz. , is. o
1660 Blanda, brilliant blue, resembling Apennina,
but a month earlier, £ ft. ...15 s. per doz. 1
1561 Japonica alba, pure white ...per doz., 5/6 o
1662 ,, elegans, rose ,, 5/6 o
1563 ,, rubra, rosepurple , per doz. 75. 6d. o
each — 8.
1564 Nemorosa bracteata fl. pi., white, $ ft. o
1665 „ rubra fl. pi. . red, % ft o
1566 „ Robinsoulana, blue, Jft 2
1567 Palmata, yellow, J ft o
1568 Ranunculoldes, yellow, J ft 0
1569 Sylvestris, white, resembles Japonica alba,
but flowers earlier o
CYCLAMEN.
During the Winter months, the charming varieties of Cyclamen Persicum are brought to Covent Garden
Market in large quantities, some of the specimens with upwards of two hundred flowers, and realizing as much
as three guineas each. For winter decoration the Cyclamen Persicum is indispensable, and no flower is so highly
prized for button-hole bouquets and finger-glasses. In Cornwall, and a few such favoured places in England and
Ireland it is hardy, and used for out-door decoration.
The European varieties of Cyclamen are quite hardy, but require perfect drainage and shelter from the
cutting winds of Spring and the sun's rays of Summer. On rockwork, and at the bottom of old walls, they are
charming ; and in semi-wild places, nestling in the grass, near the roots and under the shelter of old trees, the
effect is most beautiful. In our Experimental Grounds, close to an old elm tree, these hardy Cyclamen can be
seen in bloom from July to April. Europaeum commences flowering in July ; the varieties of Hederaefolium
succeed these; Atkinsi and Coum flower in Winter; Repandum and Vemum in April. These hardy Cyclamen,
skilfully cultivated in pots, though not so gay as the varieties of Persicum, are no less beautiful. The genus,
according to the latest researches, may be divided into five specific heads or types, thus : — Europaeum, Summer
flowering ; Hederaefolium, which embraces Graecum, Africanum, Macrophyllum, etc., Autumn flowering ;
Persicum, Winter flowering ; Ibericum, which takes in Atkinsi and Coum, Winter flowering ; Vernum, and
its ally, Repandum, Spring flowering. Thus, out-of-doors, Europaeum is in flower in July and August ;
Hederaefolium from August to November; Ibericum and its allies in December, January, February, and March ;
Vernum and Repandum in April.
Cyclamen Europaeum we import from the Alps. The flowers are delightfully fragrant, and the species
is a valuable plant for rockwork, and to plant at the bottom of old walls and old trees in wild gardens. 25*. per 100.
Cyclamen Hederaefolium and its varieties Graecum, etc., have beautiful Ancectochilus-like variegated foliage,
which is decorative throughout the Autumn and Spring months, and is uninjured by the weather. Often in the
dead of Winter have we gazed upon masses of these, and felt surprised that they have not been used as
Winter bedding plants, associated with Scilla bifolia, Scilla sibirica, Chionodoxa luciliae, and Snowdrops. In
Autumn, from amidst the foliage, rises a profusion of magenta-coloured flowers, which, if followed in Spring by
the intermingling of either Scillas, Chionodoxa, Snow-flake, or Snowdrops, a succession and variety would be
had, so charming that we must leave the effect to the imagination of our readers.
Cyclamen Persicum and its varieties succeed at a very low temperature, such as a cool greenhouse or a
cold frame with a little protection. They also thrive and make vigorous plants in a stove or orchid house,
and should be one of the principal indoor decorative plants in Winter and Spring.
All Cyclamen are sent out established in pots, except the roots of Europceum, at 15s. per 100.
1570 Seed saved from the Large Flowered Prize Varieties of C. Persicum, is. 6 d. and y. 6d. per packet.
Seedlings, when properly cultivated, make fine specimens within 12 months.
1571 Cyclamen Persicum, large flowered Prize varieties, 12 s., i8j., 24J., and 30J. per doz. ; is. 6d., is., is. 6 d.,
and 3J. 6 d. each, according to size. Larger specimens, 5*. 6d., js. 6d., 10s. 6 d., 11s. 6 d., 15 s., and 21*.
each. Plants in /lower can be supplied from December at market prices.
1672 Hardy Cyclamen, Autumn, Winter, and Spring flowering, assorted varieties, per doz., 15*. and 1 8s.
each— s. d.
1573 Atkinsi, white, crimson centre 1 6
1574 „ roseum 1 6
1675 ,, rubrum 1 6
1576 Coum, bright red 1 6
1577 Coum and Atkinsi varieties, in mixture,
per doz., 10/6, 1 o
1578 Europaeum, red, sweet-scented , autumn-
flowering 25/ per 100, 4/6 per doz. o 6
1679 Europaeum, established in pots 1 o
1580 Hederaefolium, rosy-phik 1 6
1581 „ Africanum, blush white 1 6
1682 ,, album, pure white 2 6
1583 „ from Corfu 1 6
1584 „ from the Isle of Zante 1 6
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden , 1881.]
each— 8. d .
1585 Hederaefolium Graecum, reds of shades,
flowers large and beautiful, 1 /6& 2 6
1586 „ macrophyllum, blush white ... 1 6
3 587 Ibericum, purple 2 6
1588 Persicum 1/, 1/0, to 2 6
1589 ,, album, pure white 2/6 to 3 6
1690 ,, roseum, rosy red 2/6 to 3 6
1591 „ rubrum 2/6 to 3 6
1592 „ giganteum, foliage distinct and
beautifully variegated, 1/6, 3/6 & 5 6
1693 Repandum, bright red 1/6 to 2 6
1594 Vernum, bright red 1 6
1695 „ album, pure white 2 6
3°
CROWN IMPERIALS, FRITILLARIAS, SCILLAS, AND MUSCARI.
CROWN IMPERIALS ( Fritillaria Imperialis).
These are stately border plants, producing in Spring effective clusters of pendent bell-shaped flowers, sur-
mounted by tufts of fresh green leaves. The plants are especially adapted for shrubbery borders and outlying
situations, where early-flowering plants of stately growth are required. They succeed in almost any soil and
situation, but thrive best in loam. per doz. each. per doz. each.
a. d. 8. d. a, d. s. d.
1596 Crown upon Crown
1597 Gold-striped foliage
1598 Orange Crown, orange red
1699 Single Red
1600 Double Red
1601 Single Yellow, pure yellow
7 6...0 9 1602 Double Yellow, pure yellow 3 6
1 6 1603 Maxima red, large bronze red 10 6...1 o
S 6...0 6 1604 Maxima yello vr , large pure yellow 1 6
5 6...0 6 1605 Slagzward 5 6...0 6
3 6 1606 Sulphuriue, sulphur colour 7 6. ..o 9
7 6...0 9 1607 Mixed, various shades 5 6. . .0 6
FRITILLARIAS.
The varieties of F. Meleagris have singularly marbled pendent bell-shaped flowers, and are effective in flower
borders, shrubberies, and for naturalization in ornamental parks and wild gardens. Persica is a characteristic
and stately plant, with bluish-green foliage, and small, dusky, pendent, bell-shaped flowers. Pyrenaica, like
Meleagris, is dwarf, but with smaller and less chequered flowers. Kamschatkensis is the Sarana Kamschatkense,
the Lilium Kamschatkense and the Black Lily ; the dusky-black flowers are very remarkable. Pudica is a
charming dwarf yellow species, recently figured in The Garden ; and Recurva is the new red Fritillaria. All
Fritillarias grow freely in ordinary moderately moist garden soil.
per doz. — s. d. per doz.— «. d.
1608 Kamschatkensis, the Black Lily , each 2/6 ...
1609 Persica, brown and purple 5
1610 Pudica, bright yellow each 1/6 15
1611 Pyrenaica, purple 3
1612 Recurva, bright scarlet each 1/6 17
1613 Meleagris, rose-chequered 4 6
1614 ,, dark chequered 2 6
1615 „ pure white 4 6
1616 ,, mixed per 100, 10/6 2 o
1617 Tristis, small black flowers 1 6
SCILLA (THE WOOD HYACINTH).
The varieties of Wood Hyacinths which we quote are a selection of the finest and most distinct, and cannot
be other than acceptable border plants. For many years we collected these Wood Hyacinths, and few indeed
are aware how many beautiful things are in this family, notably those from Spain, which are ranged under the
head of Campanulata, Patula, and Cernua. The two varieties of Campanulata, Emperor and Empress , have
flowers almost as large as a Dutch Hyacinth, and are exceedingly handsome in permanent beds, as are also all the
varieties of Campanulata, especially when established. In groups in flower and shrubbery borders they are the
most decorative of May-flowering bulbs. For table bouquets and filling vases, the white varieties of Scilla are
much sought after. We recommend the finer varieties of Campanulata and all the white Scillas for pot culture.
For naturalization in woods and wild gardens these Scillas should be planted extensively, being not only
extremely hardy, but very accommodating, succeeding in almost any situation or soil, and in shady or sunny
aspects. The varieties of Scilla nutans are English and Belgian plants.
LATE SPRING-FLOWERING SCILLAS OR WOOD HYACINTHS.
8. d. 8. d.
1618 ioco in 25 varieties 63 o I 1620 250 in 25 varieties 21 o
1619 500 in 25 40 o I 1621 100 in 25 ,, 10 6
1622 Choice Mixed, for naturalization per 1000, 42^. ; per 100, $s. 6 d. ; per doz., is.
1623 Fine Mixed, ,, ,, ,, 30J. ; ,, 4 s. 6d. ,, 9 d.
per doz. — g.
1624 Campanulata, hyacinth-blue, per 100, 10/6 1
1625 „ atroccerulea, dark blue ... 2
1626 „ aperta major flight blue... 2
1627 „ ,, minor flight blue... 2
1628 ,, Emperor, porcelain , lined
blue, very large, per 10021/- 3
1629 „ Empress, white, lined blue,
very large 4
1630 ,, major, porcelain-blue 2
1631 „ ,, alba, pure white ... 3
1632 „ ,, rosea, rose 2
1633 „ minor,. porcelain, lined blue 2
1634 „ „ purpurea striata,
porcelain, lined purple 3
1635 „ rosea, rose 3
1636 Cernua, red-lilac 2
d.
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
per doz. — s. d.
1637 Patula alba, pure white 2 6
1638 ,, atroccerulea, dark blue 2 6
1639 ,, ccerulea, light porcelain 2 6
1640 ,, grandiflora, porcelain, lined blue 4 6
1641 ,, praecox, porcelain, early ... 2 6
1642 ,, rosea, rose 2 6
1643 Nutans, dark blue per 100, 5/6 1 o
1644 „ atroccerulea, deep blue 2 6
1645 „ grandiflora, deep blue 2 6
1646 ,, alba, pure white 2 6
1647 ,, grandiflora alba, pure white ... 3 6
1648 lt carnea, flesh colour 2 6
1619 „ rosea, rose 2 6
1660 „ grandiflora carnea, flesh colour 3 6
1651 „ ,, rosea, rose 3 6
SUNDRY SCILLAS.
Peruviana and Ciliaris flower in Summer, and when established produce immense heads of bloom. Autum-
nalis and the charming rose coloured variety, Japonica, flower in August ; and make one feel as if they were at
the Alpha, instead of approaching the Omega of the flower period.
each — 8. d,
1652 Autumnalis, purple-blue ...per doz. 3*. 6d. o 6
1663 ., Japonica, beautiful rose ,, 5 s. 6 d. o 6
1654 Ciliaris, light blue o 9
each—#, d.
1655 Peruviana, dark blue per doz. 5*. o 6
1656 ,, alba, white qs.6d. o 9
1667 Verna, lilac-blue per doz. 2j. 6d. o 4
MUSCARI.
M. botryoides, the Grape Hyacinth, is remarkable for its dwarf growth and neat compact flower spikes of dark
blue, clear pearl blue, and pure white. M. racemosum, the Starch Hyacinth, flowers at the same time as M.
botryoides, but differs from it in the foliage, being recumbent, more ample, and the flower spike larger. The
varieties Botryoides and Racemosum, grown several in a pot, are charming. M. moschatum, the Musk Hyacinth,
has ineffective, but delightfully fragrant, flowers, and is therefore valued for pot culture. M. plumosum monstrosum,
the Feathered Hyacinth, flowers last in this section ; the plume-like appearance of its handsome flowers entitles it
to a prominent place in every flower border. The Muscari, like the Wood Hyacinth, is a fine plant for naturali-
zation, continuing long in bloom, and very accommodating as to soil and situation. The varieties of Botryoides
make charming permanent edgings.
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Muscari — continued.
1658 Atlanticum, rich blue (new)
1669 Botryoides cceruleum, dark blue... 5
1660 „ allium, white 12
1661 „ pallidum, pearl blue ... 12
1662 Commutatum, blue, a fine dwarf
species
1663 Moscliaturn, fragrant
1664 ,, major, fragrant
per 100 . per doz.
if. d. s. d.
7 6
6 .. .1 o
6 . . .2 o
6. ..2 o
per xoo. per doz.
d.
6...1
6... 1
1665 Plumosum, purple 5
1666 ,, monstrosum, put pie ... 10
1667 Racemosum, very dark blue , dwarf
and effective in beds 5 6...1
1668 ,, p aliens, rich blue 3
1669 Szovitzianum, sky blue (rare) 15
1670 Fine mixed , for woodlandwalks and
wild gardens per iooo, 40/ ; per 100, 5/6... 1
LILY OF THE VALLEY.
The prepared clumps of Lily of the Valley to force for Winter and Spring decoration, which we quote, cannot
be too strongly recommended. In potting, make sure in watering that the moisture penetrates to the centre of
the dump ; this will be best attained by tight potting and leaving the top of the clump an inch lower than the
rim of the pot. The prepared Berlin single crowns are now largely forced, putting 20 to 30 strong crowns in a
5-inch pot. The clumps we recommend as preferable for private growers, they being more certain to succeed.
As a novelty, we offer clumps for forcing of the rose coloured and double flowered Lily of the Valley.
Culture. — To successfully force the Lily of the Valley, a moist atmosphere is indispensable. In a dry
atmosphere the crowns, technically speaking, " go blind; ” therefore, to encourage the development of flower and
foliage simultaneously, most growers place the pots in a partially shaded damp part of the house, or invert a
flower-pot over the crowns till the flower and the foliage have made some progress ; then the plants are removed
to a less shady situation. During the whole period of growth abundance of water must be given.
each — #. J
1671 Fine clumps per doz. 12 r.
1672 Extra strong selected clumps ,, 16 s.
1673 Strong Crowns, for potting, per 100, 8r. ;
per bundle of 25, 2 s. 6 d.
1674 Second Size Crowns, for planting out, per
too, 51. 6 d.\ per 1000, 401.
1675 Crowns, rose coloured per doz., 31. 6 d.
o 4
each — 8.
1676 Clumps, rose coloured, for forcing 2
1677 Crowns, double flowered, per doz., 3 s.6d. o
1678 Clumps, double flowered 2
1679 Variegated foliage, crowns, per doz., 51 . 6 d. o
1680 Variegated foliage, in pots, each is. 6 d. & 2
1681 Argentea Marginata, crowns,
per doz., 10 s. 6d. 1
CONVALLARIA (SOLOMON’S SEAL).
Those who have not forced this graceful plant, can form no idea how decorative it is in the conservatory
and attractive on the dinner-table, or how useful in winter it is to cut for table bouquets. Strong clumps are
quoted for forcing. each— s. d. each— s. d.
1682 Multiflora per dozen, 31. 6 d. o 4 I 1684 Multiflora, ......strong clumps for forcing 1 6
1683 ,, major ,, 41 . 6 d. o 6 [ 1685 ,, major ,, ,, „ „ 26
DIELYTRA
This is the most graceful of plants for early forcing, it is beautiful in the conservatory and especially elegant
for table decoration. It is a fine border plant when grown in sheltered situations.
each— 8. d. _ each— s. d.
1686 Spectabilis, per doz., 6s., qt.,&i 2 s.;gd.,is.& 1 6 | 1687 Spectabilis alba, while, 2 ft. ...2 s. 6d. Sc 3 6
16S8 Spectabilis fol. aureo-varlegatis, 2 ft each gd,, is., & is. 6d.
SPIRAEA.
The Spircea Japonica, when forced, is remarkable for its large graceful feathery pure white fragrant flowers, and
Palmata for its bright red feathery flower spikes. These plants are exceedingly decorative in the conservatory,
and their flowers are much prized for bouquets. They are also valuable border plants.
Culture under glass is the same as recommended for Lily of the Valley.
each— 8. d. each— s. d.
1689 Japonica, strong clumps, specially pre- I 1690 Japonica, smaller clumps per doz., 6s. o 9
pared for forcing, per doz., ios.6d. , 1 o | 1691 Palmata, red, per doz., 12-/ & ib/- ; 1/6 & 2 o
FUNKIA, OR THE PLANTAIN LILY.
These handsome ornamental-foliaged hardy Japanese plants develope their leaves early in Spring, and in
Summer and Autumn throw up a profusion of fine Lily-like flower spikes. Amongst herbaceous plants they
take a prominent position, owing to the diversity of their foliage, which ranges from the miniature to the gigantic.
The massive glaucous-green foliage and purple flowers of Sieboldiana; the massive light fresh green leaves and
snow-white Stcphanotis-like flowers of Subcordata grandiflora ; the large massive green foliage of Ovata, with
its distinct deep purple flowers and its beautiful golden variegated variety; than these four great leaved Plantain
lilies it would be difficult to find anything more handsome for flower and shrubbery borders or to plant in sub-tropical
gardens, or to naturalize in wild gardens, and as distinctive objects in grass. Of the less massive leaved varieties,
Claucescens and Viridis rank next in order— the one remarkable for its golden variegated variety, and the other
for its silver variegated forms ; these make grand edgings to large beds. The varieties of Undulata are a size smaller
thanGlaucescens and Viridis, and are suitable for beds of smaller dimensions. The varieties of Spathulata have the
smallest leaves and make neat compact edgings. Speciosa has beautiful snow white flowers ; the leaves of
Plantaginifolia are characteristically distinct. All Plantain lilies are most valuable for naturalization m pleasure
parks. For pot-culture under glass we especially recommend those with white flowers, also the large leaved varieties,
and those with variegated foliage. It is in shady and somewhat moist situations that the foliage attains its
largest size The editor of The Garden, who selected the name " Plantain Lily, ''assures us there will now be a great
sale for these handsome plants, anti as he is the "Vaticinateur" of horticulture, we have propagated a very large
stock, and offer them at extremely moderate prices; early orders are recommended. In closing, we may just add
our collection is the most complete outside of Japan.
each — *.
1692 Ovata, foliage green, flowers purple o
1693 , , aureo varlegata, golden variegated
foliage 1
1694 ,, glaucescens , blue green foliage ... o
1695 ,, „ varlegata, gold and green
variegated foliage, per doz. ,7/60
12 and 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, 1881 ,]
each — 8.
1690 Ovata undulata aurea, foliage golden
yellow o
„ maculata, golden varie-
gated foliage o
„ argentea, a ihite and green
variegated foliage ... I
1697
1698
32 HEPATICA, THE DAY LILY, TROPAEOLUM, TUBEROSES, AND TIGRIDIA.
FUNKIA — continued. cath— s. d.
1699 Ovata undulata, elegans, foliage beau-
tifully variegated ... o 9
lanceolata, green foliage, and
purple flowers perdoz., 4/6 o 6
plantaglnifolla, green foliage, and
purple flowers per doz., 7/6 o 9
sinensis, foliage green, perdoz., 7/6 o 9
„ marmorata, marbled
foliage 1 o
,, cordifolia, foliage green . . . o 6
■ spathulata , small green foliage ... o 9
1 , marglnata, while margin-
ed foliage, perdoz., 5/6 o 6
,, speciosa, small foliage,
pure white flowers, perdoz., 7/6 o 9
1700
1701
1702
1703
1704
1705
1706
1707
each — s. d.
1708 Ovata viridis, foliage green , flowers purple o 9
1709 ,, ,, m&xgGiataL, foliage conspicu-
ously margin edwhite, perdoz. , 7/6 o 9
1710 ,, „ univittata, broad, white cen-
tral line to each leaf o 9
1711 Fortune!, blue green foliage , very distinct 2 6
1712 Sieboldiana, large glaucous green foliage ,
per doz., 10s. 6 d. 1 o
1713 ,, major, very large blue-green foliage 1 o
1714 ,, minor , medium-sized blue-green foliage 1 o
1715 ,, mannorata, yellow margined foliage 1 6
1716 Sub cor data gTandiflora, large light green
foliage, and large pure white
t, lowers ...perdoz., ioj. 6 d. 1 o
1717 6 in 6 vars., 3/6 & 5/6 ; 12 in 12 vars., 7/6 & 10/6
HEPATICA.
These charming Spring flowers have been favourites in English gardens from time immemorial, but like
many of our old-fashioned plants, the present generation are comparatively unacquainted with this most chaste
and lovely spring flower in its best aspect. In our garden of hardy plants we have a series of beds of Hepaticas
flowering during the spring months, a sheet of blossom — red, pink, blue, purple, and white. Established masses
or clumps are decorative at once, and are best for flowering in pots. Of these clumps we have single blue,
single red, and double red, and we recommend them to purchasers in preference to plants.
each— r 3
1718 Single blue, plants, per doz., 3/6, 5/6 to 7/6
1719 ,, ,, clumps ...ir. 6 d., as. 6 d., to
1720 Double blue, plants rr. 6 d. to
1721 ,, red, plants, per doz. 3/6, 5/6, to 7/6
1722 ,, ,, clumps is. 6 d., 2 s. 6 d. to
1723 Single red, plants, per doz. 3/6, 5/6, to 7/6
each— 8.
1724 Single red, clumps is. 6 d., 2 s. 6 d. to 3
1726 ,, pink, plants o
1726 ,, mauve, plants o
1727 ,, pale lilac, plants o
1728 ,, white, plants perdoz ., ys. 6 d. o
1729 ,, purple, plants 1
1730 Angulosa, rich blue, plants is. 6 d. to 2
HEMEROCALLIS (THE DAY-LILY).
Showy hardy herbaceous plants. The varieties, Fulva and Kwanso, fl. pi., make noble specimens in
shrubberies, and are exceedingly decorative in semi-wild places. The varieties with silvery foliage are beautiful in
flower borders, and grown under glass they are as handsome in Spring as the variegated Pandanus. Sieboldiana ,
Flava , Lutea, and Graminea are neat dwarf effective border plants.
each — 8 . d.
1731 orange, shaded crimsoti,^ ft.
1732 Flava, bright yellow, early, 1 ^ ft o
1733 Fulva, bronze orange, 3 ft., per doz., <\s. 6 d. o
1734 ,, variegata , leaves white and green,
beautiful, 3 ft 1
1735 Graminea, rich orange, 1 ft 1
each— s.
1736 Kwanso, fl. pi., orange, marked crimson,
3 ft. ...per doz., ys. 6 d. o
1737 ,, ,, varieg-ata, foliage white
and green, very beautiful, 3 ft 1
1738 Luteaj rich yellow, very early, 2 ft o
1739 Sieboldiana, orange, outside brown, ft. o
1740 Thunbergi, rich clear yellow, ij ft.......... o
TROPjEOLUM.
Azureum, Jarrattii, Tricolor, Speciosum, and Pentaphyllum, are of slender and rapid growth : and for neat
trellis work or for globes, they are most charming. Pentaphyllum and Speciosum are hardy, the former succeeding
in a sunny situation, and the latter requiring a moist atmosphere, soil, and a sunless aspect ; Polyphyllum is also
hardy, and in a sunny situation is a highly decorative plant covered for months in succession with a profusion of
large rich golden yellow flowers. each— s. d.
1741 Azureum, blue 3J. 6 d. & 5 o
1742 Brachyceras .yellow 3 6
1743 Jarrattii, scarlet, yellow, and black. ,.i/6 & 2 6
1744 Pentaphyllum, scarlet and green ...is. & 1 6
1745 Polyphyllum , golden yellow IS. 6 d. & 2 6
each —8.
1746 Speciosum, scarlet (established pots,
ready to plant out) 2 s. 6 d. ...in 48 pots 3
1747 Tricolorum, scarlet, yellow, a?id black ,
is. 6 d. 8 c 2
1748 Tuberosum, yellow and red 1
TUBEROSES.
The flowers resemble the much-prized Stephanotis, but are more fragrant, and being perfectly double are
more generally useful. If planted in succession, from the 1st of January till July, a supply of cut blooms may be
had from May to December, and the conservatory filled with the most delicious fragrance. The American roots
mature late in autumn, and are, therefore, unfit to force till after Christmas. The African roots ready in September.
Cultural Treatment. — The successful growers for Covent Garden pot singly in 5 or 6-inch pots, and
plunge in bottom heat, withholding water till the foliage appears, then giving it freely, and growing on in a
house with a high temperature and a moist atmosphere till the flower buds are developed ; at this stage the plants
can then be removed to the conservatory or sitting-room. Success in developing the flower spike depends upon a
uniform moist temperature. The bulbs for early flowering should be potted and plunged in bottom heat as soon
as they are procured, taking care that the temperature never falls below 60 deg. The bulbs for successional
plantings may be potted at once, and allowed to make root growth, or they may be kept dry where the tempera-
ture does not fall below 50 degrees. each— s. d. each— s. d
1749 Tuberose, Double American, per doz. 5/6
1750 ,, „ „ extra strong roots,
per doz. ys. 6 d.
1761 Tuberose, “ The Pearl ” ; this variety is
more dwarf than the preceding, per doz. ,9/1 o
1752 African, roots ready in September per doz. , 5/6 & 7/6
The American grown Tuberoses are now almost exclusively used by the growers for Covent Garden Market.
TIGRIDIA (THE TIGER SPOTTED FLOWER).
There is no flower more gorgeously coloured than the TigTidia. The petals are self-coloured and the
oetaloid stigmas and the cup of the flower superbly tiger-spotted, producing a remarkable contrast betuem
v [ Barr and Sugdcn,
GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILY, AMARYLLIS AND NERINE
33
Tigridia — continued ,
the lower and the upper part of the flower. From August to November, of 1879, in our Experimental Grounds,
we had beds of T. grandiflora flowering from roots which had been received from South America and planted
in June. The individual flower of the Tigridia lasts one day, but from the same scape comes a series of blossoms
continually replacing each other, and maintaining a floral display for a long time. The roots may be planted
in March, April, and May, and for pot culture even earlier. each— ». d.
17B3 Canariensis, yellow , spotted scarlet , 1 ft per doz., 3 *. 6d. o 4
1764 Conchiflora, yellow, spotted scarlet, 1 ft per doz., 3 *. 6d. o 4
1706 Grandiflora, rich scarlet, spotted crimson on a yellow ground, flowers very large ,
American roots, 1 ft per doz., 35. 6d. o 4
1766 Pavonia, scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., 3 *. o 4
1767 Speciosa, dark scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., 3 s. 6 d. o 4
AMARYLLIS.
Under this heading are ranged plants of the most diverse character, and requiring to he dealt with separately or
in groups, as follows : —
THE FAR-FAMED GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES.
The beautiful flowers of the Guernsey Lily are brilliant scarlet, and in the sun's rays appear as if spangled
with gold-dust. The large handsome flowers of the Belladonna Lily are white, flushed rose-purple, and pro-
duced in clusters.
JB* The Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies arrive generally early in September, and always showing the flower-
bud . Orders therefore, should be given for them immediately after the ist and not later than the 15th September,
that being their usual blooming period. When executing orders for these bulbs, we examine the flower-bud op
each, and send out only such as give promise of good flowers. Notwithstanding this precaution on our part,
delay in transit, neglecting to plant immediately they are received, or, it may be, an undeveloped defect in
the flower-scape, may lead to partial failure, but for these contingencies we cannot hold ourselves responsible.
Therefore, as they are moderate in price, those who would ensure the enjoyment of these charming flowers,
are recommended to purchase an extra quantity.
Culture. — Immediately the Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies are received, plant them in light soil, prepared
cocoa-fibre or moss, and give water liberally. Bulbs purchased after they have done flowering should be potted
and treated the same as recommended for Vallota purpurea.
1758 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) per doz. 6 o
1769 Guernsey Lily (Nerine Sarniensis) „ 76
HARDY AMARYLLIS.
The Amaryllis, under this heading, are all valuable plants. The varieties of Belladonna yield in Autumn
large umbels of beautiful rich, fresh coloured flowers, and are very effective in the conservatory. When grown
out of doors, they succeed best close under a south wall, or immediately in front of a greenhouse; and if left
undisturbed, will annually produce gorgeous umbels of lovely flowers. The varieties of Longifolia, are grand
border plants, with large umbels of beautiful funnel-shaped sweet-scented blossoms. Candida ( Zcphyranthes
Candida ) "The Flower of the West Wind," is valuable as an edging, and decorative ingroups, throwing up in
autumn a profusion of white Crocus-like flowers. Lutea ( Stembergia lutca), "The Lily of the Field," is charming
as an edging, and beautiful in groups when in Autumn it expands its large, rich yellow Crocus-like flowers ; these,
combined with the bright fresh green foliage, give a pleasing effect. Both Amaryllis Candida and lutea are valuable
rock plants, and perfectly hardy. P e ' ® a0 |j-
1760 Belladonna, white, flushed rosy purple 7 6...0 9
1761 „ minor, ,, 1 o
1762 „ major, ,, ,, 1 6
1763 Longifolia alba (Crlnum Capense album), white is. & 1 6
1764 ,, rosea ( „ „ roseum), rtuz is. & 1 6
1765 Candida (7.ephyranthes Candida), white J " The Flower of the 1 2 6...0 3
1766 „ major (Zephyranthes Candida major), white | West Wind " J 5 6 ■ • ■ 0 6
1767 Lutea (Sternbergia luted), yellow, "The Lily of the Field " per 100 , 15 .;. 2 6...0 3
VALLOTA PURPUREA AND THE JACOBEA LILY.
Amaryllis purpurea, better known as Vallota purpurea or Scarborough Lily, is one of our most beautiful
Autumn-flowering plants. Its rich scarlet blossoms are highly appreciated in the conservatory or sitting-room
window, and as a cut flower for filling vases. Amaryllis formosissima, thejacobea Lily, is a quaintly-shaped
beautiful flower, and forces well. When kept dry during the winter, it may be bedded out or planted in the
flower borders in May. eaoh— «. d.
1768 Vallota purpurea, bright scarlet 15*. and 21s. per doz. ; is. 6d. & 2 6
1769 Amaryllis formosissima (Sprekelia formosissima), rich crimson per doz., s-f. 6 d. o 6
CHOICE GREENHOUSE AMARYLLIS.
The Amaryllis is a decorative plant in the conservatory, valuable for table decoration, and beautiful for
furnishing vases and jardinets, or to cut for table bouquets. With management the varieties of this section of
Amaryllis may be had in bloom throughout the year. Cleopatra, with its crimson scarlet flowers and central
white line in each petal, combined with its robust constitution and finely formed flowers, we recommend as one of
the very best. The unnamed seedlings we recommend ; they are from a fine stock, and are sure to please.
1770 Very fine Un-named seedling Amaryllis 251. per dozen, 2 s. 6 d. & 3*. 6d. each.
each— *. d. each — a. d.
1771 Cleopatra S
1772 Crocea grandiflora 3
1773 Johnson! 5
1774 Prince of Orange 3
6 1775 Regina 5 6
6 1776 Reticulata, variegated foliage species 5 6
6 1777 Vittata 3 6
6 1778 Fine mixed ...per doz., P5I & 21 / ; 1/6 & 2 6
NERINE.
These, like the Vallota purpurea, require the protection of a frame or greenhouse in winter to encourage the
development of the foliage. The beautiful Guernsey Lily ( Nerine Sarniensis), so well-known and so highly
prized, is the typical plant of this group. Fothergilli and Corusca have larger flowers, and the same beautiful
appearance as if spangled with gold dust. each—*, d. each—*, d.
1779 Corusca. glittering scarlet 2 6 I 1781 Flexuosa, pink 2 6
1780 Fothergilli deep vermilion-scarlet, 2/6 & 3 6 | 1782 Undulata.yfowerr dark rose ... per doz. s /6 ° 6
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.]
34
ZEPHYRANTHES, GLADIOLUS, ANTHOLYZA.
ZEPHYRANTHES.
These are pretty bulbous plants. Candida, the "Flower of the West Wind," throws up its beautitul silvery
Crocus-like blossoms in August and September, and is charming as an edging, beautiful on rockwork and in groups
in the flower borders. They all make nice pot plants.
each— s.
1783 Candida, silvery white, for edgings,
per ioo, ioj. 6 d., perdoz., 2 s.
1784 ,, major, -white, tinged rose, perdoz., s/d
1785 Carlnata, rose
1786 Ochroleuca, yellow, crimson centre i
1787 Rosea, light rose I
1788 Sulphurea, pale yellow i
1789 Tubispatha, white tinged rose i
THE GLADIOLUS.
RAMOSUS, AND OTHER EARLY-FLOWERING GLADIOLI.
These are beautiful though not so stately as the varieties of Gandavensis ; they however bloom earlier, and their
value is on this account enhanced in the general succession of flowers. A correspondent in the North of England
informs us that he has beds of these early flowering Gladioli, which have not been disturbed for io or 15 years,
and that bulbs, which have been newly planted convey but a meagre idea of the magnificent effect which is
produced from established masses. Where cut flowers are in demand, these should be extensively cultivated
for filling vases. The snow-white flowers of Colvilli albus, sometimes called “The Bride," are exceptionally
valuable as a cut flower, and are extensively cultivated for sale in Co vent Garden. These plant in October.
Culture. — Trench the ground, and work abundance of rotten manure in the underspit ; plant the bulbs
from the beginning of December till the end of 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 will greatly benefit the plants.
Culture for Conservatory Decoration. — Plant three in a five or six- inch pot, and place in a cold
frame or pit, plunging the pots in ashes, and withholding 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 in-doors. It is customary with many to plant several bulbs close together in
the open border, and, when the flower-spike shows the first tint, to lift them without breaking the ball, pot them,
and place them in-doors. Thus treated, the flowers expand as perfectly as if they had not been disturbed, and
the bulbs are in no way injured.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING GLADIOLUS, &C., READY END OF OCTOBER.
1793 Splendid varieties, per 100 , 21 / ; perdoz.
1794 Fine mixed per 100 , 12/6 ; per doz.
1795 Guernsey Seedlings, per 100 , 21 /; per doz.
£ 8 .
3
2
3
per doz.-
1806 Lord Clarendon, red, feathered white 3
1807 Magniflcus, deep red 2
1808 Ne Plus Ultra, deep rose, blotched white ... 2
1809 Prince Albert, bright rose, flaked white ... 3
18 10 Queen Victoria, bright scarlet, flaked white 2
1811 Ramosus, salmon-rose, flaked crimson ... 2
1812 Rosa Mundi, rose 2
1813 Sandersil, rosy scarlet, flaked while, very
free flowering each, is. 6 d. ..
1814 Trlmaculatus, rose, spotted while 3
£ >. d.
1790 6 each, of 15 varieties 1 1 o
1791 3 ,, 15 ,, o 10 6
1792 1 ,, 15 „ 040
per doz. — *. d.
1796 Blandus, white and pale rose , very dwarf 2 o
1797 Cardinalis, bright scarlet, flaked white ... 2 6
1798 Colvilli, purplish lilac 10/6 per 100 1 6
1799 „ The Bride, purewhite, 18 / per 100 2 6
1800 Elegantissimus, fine rose, spotted ... 2 6
1801 Emicans, orange-scarlet, feathered 2 6
1802 Formosissimus, scarlet, flaked white 2 6
1803 Floribundus, white andblush, 12/6 per 100 2 o
1804 Insignis, rich scarlet, tinged purple 4 6
1805 La Ville de Versailles, white , with large
rosy crimson spots, most beautiful 7 6
GLADIOLI FOR SHRUBBERIES AND SEMI-WILD PLACES.
These very early flowering Gladioli should be planted in situations where they may be left undisturbed.
They flower during the months of May and J une, and are extremely decorative at that period in the borders.
Where cut flowers are in demand for vases, the rosy purple Byzantinus and the pure white Colvilli are matchless.
per loo. per doz. per ioo. per doz.
1815 Byzantinus, rosy purple, showy and I 1816 Colvilli, purple lilac 10/6 ... 1/6
very beautiful 5/6 ... 1/0 | 1817 ,, albus, pure while 15 /- ... 2/6
GANDAVENSIS, THE AUTUMN FLOWERING GLADIOLUS.
Notice. — In August it cannot be determined how the Gladiolus crop will turn out. Consequently, till October,
growers prices are not known. We have therefore deferred quoting specific varieties till we issue our Seed
Catalogue, which will contain a complete collection. Orders 7nay, however, be given from the Spring Catalogue
of the present year, as these quotations hold good till the 1 st January, 1882 . The varieties of Gandavensis should
not be planted till after the middle of March. In our Experimental Groimds we have fofoid early in May the
best time for plant nip. but this depends however on soil and locality.
VARIETIES OF GANDAVENSIS.— Our own Selections. Ready In December.
1824 100 in 100 splendid varieties ... 63 /
1825 50 in 50 ,, ,, 25 /
1826 25 in 25 ,, ,, 10/6 to 2 10 o
1827 Breach eleyensis, rich scarlet, qs. 6 d. to 10/6 per
100 , per doz., 1 / 6 .
1828 Fine Mixed, 15 / per 100 , 2 / per dozen.
1829 Splendid Mixed, 21 / per 100 , 3 / per dozen.
Varieties of Gandavensis In Special Mixtures.
1821
1822
1823
8 .
d.
500 in 25
fine varieties
5
O
250 in 25
1 *
*5
O
100 in 25
• 1
S
0
50 in 25
,,
14
0
25 in 25
7
6
12 in 12
» 1
if
3 / 6 . 5 / 6 . 7 / 6 , 10/6 0
15
0
£ s. d.
to 10 10 o
to 5 S o
per 100.
1830 Fine mixed scarlets, crimsons, etc., 21 /
1831 Splendid mixed ,, ,, ,, 25 /
1832 Fine mixed roses, etc 21 /
1833 Splendid mixed ,, ,, ,, 25 /
perdoz.
•••• 3 /-
.... 3/6
.... 3 /-
3 1 6
per 100. per doz.
1834 Splendid mixed whites, purples,
and mottles 23 /
1835 Fine mixed, from all colours 21 /
1836 Splendid mixed, from all colours ... 25 /
1837 Un-named Seedlings of the highest type, which will produce varieties of great excellence ... 30 /
TtTtholyza.
These are closely allied to the Gladiolus and form a nice variation, their long flower-spikes being very
effective. The cultural treatment is the same as for the early flowering Gladiolus.
3/6
3 /-
3/6
4/6
1838 TEthtopica, pale orange, 2 ft each o 6
1839 Aurantia, orange, 2 ft o 6
1810 Bieolor, scarlet and yellow, 2 ft ,, 06
1841 Cardinalis, scarlet, 2 ft each o 6
1842 Carolina, orange , 2 ft ,, o 6
1843 Coecinea, orange-scarlet, 2 ft ,, o 6
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WATSONIA, AGAPANTHUS, ALSTRGEMERIA, ANTHERICUM, PABONIAS, ETC. 35
WATSONIA.
These fine ornamental bulbs require the same cultural treatment as the early flowering Gladiolus. They
are very decorative, and should be associated with the Gladiolus for flower border decoration.
each— 8. d.
1847 Fulgens, orange o 6
each— s. d.
1844 Blucher, white o 6
1845 Coccinea, o range-cri mon , dwarf o 6
1846 Due de Berry, orange o 6
1848 Rosea, rose o 6
1849 Speciosa, bronze-orange o 6
AGAPANTHUS, THE AFRICAN LILY.
A well known and very ornamental plant for the conservatory and the terrace, and very picturesque on the
margins of lakes and ponds. each— ». d. each—,, d.
1850 Umbellatus, bright blue , 3 ft., is. , is. 6d. & 2 6
1851 ,, alhus, pure white, 3 ft. ...is. 8c 1 6
1852 „ fol. varlegatls, 2 ft., ir. (d. & 2 6
1863 Umbellatus maxtmus, blue, 3 ft 2
1854 ,, minor, blue 1
1865 ,, „ Mooreanus (rare) ... 2
ALSTRCEMERIA.
It would hardly be possible to find a more ornamental plant than A. aurea, or a flower more useful to cut
for vases. Plant on a well drained soil at a depth of 6 to 9 inches.
cach-
1856 Aurea, yellow, shading to orange , most
beautifully spotted, 3 ft 45. per doz.
1857 Peregrina rosea
1858 ,, alba
each — 8. d.
1859 Psittacina, crimson, spotted, 3ft. 45. per doz. o 6
1860 Cliilen8is varieties, 2 ft.... 3s. 6d. per doz. o 4
1861 Mixed varieties per doz. 3 6
ANTHERICUM.
These are extremely decorative hardy border plants, with elegant white flowers, useful to cut for furnishing
vases. each — 8. d. each — 8. d.
1862 Gramiuifolium, white, ft o 6 I 1864 Liliastrum (St. Bruno's Lily), white, i£ ft. o 6
1863 Liliago (St. Bernard’s Lily), white, i^ft. o 9 | 1865 ,, major, white 1 6
^MONTBRETIA.
These fine hardy Autumn flowering bulbs have beautiful small Gladiolus-like flowers
each — 8. d.
1866 Pottsii, rich crimson, 3 ft 1 6 | 1867 Pottsii rosea, rose
SPARAXIS.
Sparaxis pulcherrima is a remarkable plant. From the midst of a graceful foliage rise slender flower
stems 4 to 5 feet in height, surmounted by large pendent bell-shaped flowers. each— s. d.
1868 Pulcherrima, the colours ranging froyn pink to crimson is. 6d. and 2 6
TRITOMA (KNIPHOFIA),
Fine hardy plants of noble aspect. Glaucescens and Grandis are majestic in growth ; Maeauianii is a fine
dwarf border plant, throwing up a profusion of orange-scarlet flower spikes throughout the Summer and Autumn.
each— s. d. each — s. d.
1869 Glaucescens, rich scarlet, flowering in I 1870 Grandis, bright scarlet, flowers in Oct.,
August, September, and October, per Nov., and Dec.. ..per doz. ror. 6d . ; is. t i i 6
doz., ios. 6d. is. & i 6 1 1871 Macowanii, orange ir. 6d. & 2 6
each— 8. d.
I O
HARDY CHINESE P^ONIAS.
It would be impossible to conceive of a more decorative herbaceous border plant than the Chinese Pceony.
It is of stately growth, with a profusion of large handsome flowers, the colours ranging from the purest white to
the most intense crimson-magenta, and, like the Rose, all are more or less sweet-scented. A bed of these
Pceonias, associated with Lilies and Gladiolus, and an edging of the Plantain Lilies (Funkia glaucescens
variegata) would be matchless.
1872 Twenty varieties 25*., 30 s., & 42 o | 1873 Six varieties 6s., 10s. 6d., & 15 o
1874 Twelve varieties ! 12s., 155., 21s., & 301.
each— 8. d.
1875 Alba plenissima, pure white 2 6
1876 Atrosanguinea, brilliant crimson, suffused
purple 3 6
1877 Auguste van Geert, rose-pink 1 o
1878 Blanche, pure white 2 6
1879 Bossuet, intense crimson-purple, golden
centre 1 o
1880 Buyckii, intense crimson-purple, rose scented 1 6
1881 Carnea elegans, delicate pink changing
to white 2 6
1882 ,, grandiflora, delicate rose, chang-
ing to white 2 6
1883 Caroline Allain, guard petals blush, centre
1884 primrose, fragrant 1 6
1885 Charles Binder, rich magenta-) ose, tipped
white 1 6
1886 Comte de Paris 1 6
1887 Conchiflora, light salmon rose, golden
centre, single 2 6
1888 Cythere, guard petals blush, centre sul-
phur-white 1 6
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.]
each— s. d.
1889 DecaiBne, deep rose, scented 1 6
1890 Doctor Bretonneau, guard petals satin-
rose, white centre 2 6
I 1891 Doctor Callot, rose-salmon 1 6
1892 Doyenne d'Enghein, rose-magenta 1 o
1893 Due de Cazes, rose, shading to purple,
rose scented 1 o
1894 Duchesse de Modena, guard petals rose ,
centre blush ... 1 6
1895 Eclatante.yf/^ rose 1 o
1896 Etendard de Grand Homme, brilliant
magenta-rose, very large, rose-scented ... 2 6
1897 Eugenie Verdier, guard petals rose, centre
white 2 6
1898 Faust, blush white, very large 1 6
1899 Flavescens, yellowish rose 3 6
1900 Formosa, guard petals blush, centreprimrose 1 o
1901 Francois Ortigat, rose, tinged purple, rose
scented 1 6
1902 Fulgida, deep rose 2 6
1903 Festiva maxima, pure white 2 6
36 HARDY CHINESE PyEONlAS & HELLEBORUS OR CHRISTMAS & LENTEN ROSES.
PvEONIAS — continued. each— s. d.
1904 Glolre de Patrle, pink, very large i 6
1905 Humel, rose-purple i o
1906 „ carnea, blush i 6
1907 Inslguis, rose-carmine 2 6
1908 Josephine Parmentler, rose, tinged pur-
ple , rose scented 2 6
1909 Isabelle Karlitzky, guard petals rose,
centre creamy white 2 6
1910 La Sublime, rose, shading to lilac 1 o
1911 L'Esperance, rose 2 6
1912 Louis van Houtte, purple- crimson 2 6
1913 Louise d’Estrees, blush 2 6
1914 Lucrece, guard petals peach, centre white,
fragrant 1 6
1915 Madame Benard, bright rose 2 6
1916 ,, Calot, rose-purple, goldeti centre 1 6
1917 ,, Guerin, rose-carmine 2 6
1918 ,, Lemoine, deep crimson 2 6
1919 ,, Vilmorin, guard petals blush,
centre while 2 6
1920 ,, Lebon, rich purple-rose, rose
scented 2 6
1921 Magniflca, pink , changing to blush , very
large 2 6
1922 Marcchal Villant, red-violet-purple 2 6
1923 Marginata, guard petals rose-pink , centre
salmon, fragrant 2 6
1924 Marquise de Lory, pure white 2 6
1925 Monsieur Boquil, salmon-rose 2 6
1926 ,, Rousselon, white, tinged rose... 2 6
1927 ,, de Villeneuve, rich purple-rose,
very large 2 6
1928 Ne plus ultra 1 6
1929 Officinale albo pleno, white, early bloomer 1 6
1930 ,, anemoneflora pleno, rich
purple-crimson 1 o
each — s. d.
1931 Officinale roseo pleno, rich glittering rose 1 6
1932 ,, rubro pleno, rich crimson, very
large 1 o
1933 Paul Rubourg, deep salmon-rose 2 6
1934 Plenis8ima superba,yfo<r rose 2 6
1935 Pottsii, rich magenta-crimson, golden centre 1 o
1936 Prince Antoine d’Arenberg, rose-lilac ... t o
1937 ,, Charles, guard petals rose-purple,
centre chamois, tinged purple ... 1 6
1938 ,, Prosper, rich purple-magenta,
golden centre 1 o
1939 Pulcherrima, guard petals blush , centre
white , rose scented 1 6
1940 Purpurea, purple-crimson 1 6
1941 Reine des Roses, guard petals deep rose,
centre chamois-rose 1 6
1942 Reine Victoria, delicate blush 2 6
1943 Rosamond, bright rose, very large 2 6
1944 Rosea maxima, rose-carmine 2 6
1945 ,, quintal, fine rose 1 o
1946 ,, superba, fine blush rose 1 6
1947 Rubra Triumphant, vivid crimson 2 6
1948 Souvenir d’ Auguste MieUez, rich glitter-
ing purple 2 6
1949 ,, de Gasper Calot, bright rose ,
shaded purple, and margined pin k 2 6
1950 ,, del’ Exposition Universelle,/«c
rose-purple 2 6
1951 Sulphurea, salmon colour 2 6
1962 Tenuifolia, crimson, verydwarf and elegant 1 o
1953 ,, fl. pi., double crimson, dwarf,
and elegant 1 6
1954 Versicolor, rose-lilac 1 6
1955 Whitleji, major, pure white, golden centre,
single, fragrant 1 6
HELLEBORUS OR CHRISTMAS AND LENTEN ROSES.
In our English gardens hardy plants are now fostered in permanent flower borders, and amongst them an
honourable place has been given to the decorative varieties of the Christmas and Lenten Roses, as representing
Winter and Spring flowers. There is much variety in the family, and, from the dividing lines between the species
being somewhat obscure, much confusion has arisen in the nomenclature. Mr. Baker, ever ready to assist the
horticulturist, prepared an admirable monograph of the genus, which appeared in The Gardeners Chronicle,
1877. The monograph we thus epitomise, as it may interest those who have not seen the original : —
The genus Helleborus is represented by six species or heads of families, viz. : — H. vesicarius, of Mount
Cassius, near Antioch, a plant not yet introduced into cultivation ; H.fcetidus and H. lividus, both of these
handsome ornamental foliage plants ; H. niger, the much prized Christmas Rose, with its geographical varieties,
minor , major , intermedins, giganteus, and maximus; H. viridis and H. orientalis, these are the Lenten Roses,
and have many geographical varieties. The Viridis section is distinguished by its deciduous foliage which
reappears early in Spring, associated with flowers which range from green to dove-purple. Three of these are
illustrated in the coloured plate which accompanied The Garden of 19th July, 1879. The geographical varieties
of the type Viridis are Dumetorum, Laxus, Bocconi, Cyclophyllus, Graveolens, Intermedius, Cupreus, Pm pur a-
scens, and a charming dove-purple coloured species, Torquatus. The Orientalis group has the leaves coriaceous
and persistent, with a polished green surface, and the segments generally conspicuously toothed ; the flowers
are usually large, the sepals frequently imbricated and assuming a bell-shaped form, surmounted on stems two
or three times forked, thus forming a showy branched panicle of flowers, which range in colour from the richest
crimson to white ; six of these are illustrated in the coloured plate which accompanied The Garden of 19th July,
1879. The geographical varieties of the type Orientalis are Antiquorum, Guttatus, Olympicus, Pallidus ,
Caucasians, Odor us, Atrorubens, Colchicus, and Abchasicus.
From these Orientalis varieties have originated many beautiful sorts in England and on the Continent. Our
friends on the Continent made their crosses systematically, and have, consequently, secured excellent results ;
while the new kinds which have been raised in England are apparently the result of accidental seeding. The
late Mr. Sauer, of the Berlin Botanic Gardens, has made the most successful crosses of which there is any record,
and this work has been fully described by Professor Koch. Mr. Frank Miles and other English amateurs who
are engaged in hybridizing the Helleborus would act wisely by acquainting themselves with what Mr. Sauer did,
and how he did it.
The garden varieties of the Orietitalis section of Lenten Roses which we have catalogued are important
additions, and will be found attractive and highly decorative in the flower garden, or cultivated in pots for green-
house decoration. The varieties figured in the coloured plate issued by The Garden, 19th July, 1879, maybe
taken as a sample of those described in our catalogue. We have secured a supply of these coloured plates,
representing nine species and varieties of the Spring flowering Lenten Roses, and those of our customers who
have not seen the plate, and intend purchasing these plants, can have it forwarded free of cost on application.
Mr. Moore, Curator of the Chelsea Botanic Gardens, has been studying the Helleborus family in conjunction
with Mr. Barr during the past three seasons, and has issued with The Florist and Pomologist, a coloured
plate of new varieties, which we trust will be followed shortly by a popular monograph, from living specimens,
which will more accurately define and describe the species than has hitherto been attempted. In The Gardeners'
Chronicle of 1879, Mr. Moore gave descriptions of thirty-five species and varieties of Helleborus then in flower
at our grounds ; and in April of the present year he contributed to The Gardener s’ Chronicle a paper on New
Helleborus. In The Garden, 1878, there is a monograph, accompanied by a plate of Helleborus maximus. It
will, therefore, be seen that this family has received considerable attention from the Horticultural press. In
Germany the Botanists have been working upon this family for many years, but not with the same happy results
we are attaining in England towards dissipating the chaos which surrounds the nomenclature of the Christmas
and Lenten Roses. [ Barr and Sugden ,
HELLEBORUS OR CHRISTMAS AND LENTEN ROSES, AND THE LILIUM. 37
HELLEBORUS— continued.
The beautiful Coloured Plate of Lenten Roses, which appeared in The Garden, may be had free by
intending Purchasers. In 'The Florist and Pomologist of April, 1881, appeared a Coloured Plate of five new
Lenten Roses. 8.
1956 6 Lenten Roses in 6 vars io/6, 15/ Sc 21
1957 12 ,, in 12 vars 21/, 30/ 8c 42
1958 18 ,, ,, in 18 vars 21 /, 30/ & 42
d.
1959 25 Lenten Roses in 25 vars 42/, 50/ & 63
1960 6 Christmas Roses in 6 vars., 7/6, 10/6 & 15
1961 12 ,, ,, in 6 vars., 15/, 21/ & 30
THE CHRISTMAS ROSE (HELLEBORUS NIGER). cach-s.
1962 Niger, white, per dozen, 9 s., i$s., 21s., and 25 s is., is. 6d. 8c 2
1963
1964
extra sized clumps 3*. 6d.
giganteus. The specimen 0 / this plant seen by Mr. Barr in the spring looked like '"a green-
stemmed variety of Maximus 2
1965 ,, Intermedius, pure white ; this variety is the most erect-flowering of the Niger Section, 2 s. 6 d. & 3
1966 ,, maxlmus (the giant-flowered Christmas Rose), white is. 6 d., 2 s. 6d., & 3
1967 ,, major (the large-flowered Christmas Rose), white is. & 1
1968 ,, minor (the small early-flowered Christmas Rose), white is. 6d. 8c 2
1969 ,, fol. variegatis , a plant full of character 3
THE LENTEN ROSE (HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS).
1970 Antiquorum, white, sepals closely imbricated, flowers large and bell shaped 2
1971 ,, speciosus, while , sepals closely imbricated and spotted 3
1972 ,, Olban Otto, white, sepals closely imbricated 3
1973 Apotheker Bogren, rich purple-rose, flowers large and imbricated 4
1974 Arthur Collins, red-purple outside , inside light purple, freely spotted 5
1975 Atropurpureus, purple, inside tinged green, fine form 3
1976 Atroruhens, rose-purple, fine robust growth is. 8c 1
1977 Atroroseus, pale rose-purple , a variety of A trorube ns is. 8c 1
1978 Colchlcus, deep plum colour, the young leaves purplish, growth robust 2
1979 Commerzienrath Benary, white, freely spotted crimson , sepals imbricated, and blossoms neatly cupped 3
1980 F. C. Heinemann, red-purple, freely covered with venose dots over the interior surface 3
1981 Frau Irene Heinemann, rich purple-rose, spotted carmine red, flowers very large 4
1982 Gretchen Heinemann, dark purple and rose, spotted red carmine, fine form 4
1983 Guttatus, white, spotted purple-crimson from the base one-third up the sepal 2
1984 „ Leichtlinl, white, heavily spotted purple-crimson about two-thirds up the sepal 3
1985 ,, sub-punctatus, large pure white flowers 2
1986 Livldescens, pale dull purple, tinged green inside, a very robust growing species is. 8c 1
1987 01ympicU8, white, a somewhat slender growing plant is. 8c 1
1988 ,, major, white , dower larger and habit of plant taller than Olympicus is. 6d. 8c 2
1989 ,, Professor Schleicher, white , a fine variety 1
1990 ,, Willie Schmidt, white , a very fine variety 1
1991 Orlentalis, pale purple, flowers large , sepals beautifully imbricated, a plant of robust growth, with
large foliage. This is the typical plant H. Orientalis 1 is. 8c 1
1992 Punctatus, purple, freely spotted all over the surface ij. & 1
1993 Ruberlssimus, red-purple, fine form, red flower stem 4
THE LENTEN ROSE (HELLEBORUS VIRIDIS).
1994 Bocconl, large bright green flower 2
1995 Cupreus, dove-tinted or greyish-purple, inside rich green 3
1996 Dumitorum, small preen dowers 2
1997 Graveolens, tinged brown-purple, inside green .. 1
1998 Intermedius, deep dove-purple, inside bright green 3
1999 Laxus , large green flower 2
2000 Luridus, tinged brown-purple, inside green, foliage elegantly divided 2
2001 Purpurascens 1
2002 Torquatus, a very fine dwarf species, with beautiful dove-coloured flowers 2
2003 Viridis (of the Thuringerwood), large whitish green flowers 1
ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGED HELLEBORES.
2004 Foetidus , flowers green, foliage dark green and very ornamental 1
2005 Lividus (syns. argutifolius, trifolius, triphyllus, corsicus, and ilicifolius), flowers bright green ,
foliage light rich green, very ornamental 2
THE LILIUM.
( 9 * Our group of cut Lilies, at the Royal Horticultural Society's Flower Show, was awarded the Banksian
Silver Medal.
Amongst hardy plants, the Lily is matchless in beauty, in variety of colour, and in chasteness of form. Its
blooming period commences ere the spring flowers have shed their last blossoms, and a continuous unbroken
succession is maintained till the autumnal frosts destroy the last flower buds of Speciosum and Auratuin. In
these respects the Lily is unequalled for a successional display, and of the first importance lor planting in beds of
Rhododendrons, Paeonias, Double Pyrethrums, and Herbaceous borders, to maintain a continuous floral display
throughout the Summer and Autumn.
The yellow and red Turk’s Cap rolled-up blossoms of Pyrenaicum are first in the succession ; and with
these the elegant Pomponium, its flowers intense crimson-scarlet, and with the graceful growth of Tenuifolium,
but more robust, finer flower spike, and better constitution ; the soft scarlet flowers of Carniolicum, and the noble
blossoms of Monadelphum Szovitzianum impart variety and beauty; in the succession come the richly coloured
flowers of Bulbiferum and the varieties of Davuricum, which in June unfold their fine umbels of erect bell-shaped
blossoms, also the more dwarf Thunbcrgianum (elegans), with flowers ranging in colour from the softest apricot
to the richest crimson. These bring up the succession to July. Then we have the bright yellow, crimson- spotted
blossoms ot Croceum, softened by the snow-white flowers of Candidum, and the apricot blossoms of
Testaceum, followed now by the magnificent and stately Giganteum. The Martagon, with its elegant Turk's
Cap blossoms, and Canadense, with its drooping bell-shaped flowers, associated with the grand Californian
Lilies, and the pure white trumpet flowers of Longiflorum, the matchless blossoms of Japonicurn Brownii,
the refined flowers of Krameri, and the splendid Hansoni, bring us into August. The brilliantly coloured
Chalcedonicum, the beautiful Washingtonianum, and the magnificent Humboldti, become then conspicuous ; the
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881 . 1
3S
ISOLIRION GROUP OF LILIES.
LiI.lUM — continued.
early flowering gorgeous gold-banded Auratums have been filling the atmosphere with their perfume since
Tuly surpassing in majesty, beauty, and variety the stateliest and most effective plants of the flower
garden Superbum, the Martagon Imperiale of Parkinson, with its beautifully leopard-spotted flowers, associated
with the old favourite Tigrinum sinense, with its large spikes of rich scarlet blossoms, followed by Tigrinum
Fortunei and its double form, which are closely followed by Tigrinum splendens. These again are followed
by the late flowering Auratums, which continue the succession to the end of the season accompanied by Speciosum,
with its flowers ranging from the purest white to the darkest crimson. Of Speciosum (erroneously though
more commonly called Lancifolium), the introducer has enthusiastically described the flowers as “all rugged with
rubies and garnets, and sparkling with crystal points.” , ,
Culture Out of Doors.— The Lily in its native habitat, is found growing amongst brushwood, long grass,
on the margins of plantations, or in ravines, &c., and always in soil which is sweet and well drained ; so that in
choosing a situation for planting these, perfect drainage should be attended to. The borders of Rhododendron
and Azalea beds are found admirably suited for lily culture ; they also do well amongst dwarf shrubs, or
intermingled with herbaceous plants, and in the proximity of trees which give shelter from the sun's rays after
mid-day. We have seen Lilium auratum alternated with Roses, in the borders of Rhododendron beds, the stems
of the lilies in some cases measuring 3 to 4 inches in circumference, and attaining a height of ri feet, sur-
mounted with from 50 to 100 blossoms. In preparing ground for Lilies, loosen the soil to a depth of several
feet to secure the requisite drainage, intermixing fresh loam, peat, and coarse sand, or leaf soil instead of peat,
care being taken that the soil is as free as possible from insect life, and the compost of such a character as not to
cling to the bulb. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 6 inches, and if all things are equal they need not be disturbed
for years. The bog or swamp-loving Lilies, Superbum, Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum succeed
best in a moist peaty soil. Rockwork and artificial mounds are admirable for lilies, there being a choice of aspects
and drainage thus the majestic bog-loving lilies would occupy the bottom of the rockwork or mound, and the
other species the positions best adapted for them.
Culture In-doors.— The Lily when grown in pots does best in a compost of fibry loam and peat, with plenty
of sand or leaf soil and loam with sand, the top of the bulb covered at least two inches ; the pots plunged in ashes
out of doors as recommended in the culture of the Hyacinth, and there allowed to remain till the plants spear
through the ashes, or, better still, till the flower buds are formed, before removing to the conservatory,
corridor or sitting-room . While the Lily is growing, a situation should be selected where the sun’s rays do not
fall upon the plants after mid-day. Lilies grown in pots should have char liquid manure twice a week, but
both the drainage of the pots and the plunging ground must be attended to, and the soil kept sweet, stagnant
moisture beinginjurious. Superbum, Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum, succeed best in moist sandy peat.
jw The Lily is a matchless plant for indoor decoration. All the varieties do well under glass.
We have arranged the Lilies in accordance with Mr. Baker's classification, which is a natural grouping based
on the shape of the flower ; these groupings with a few exceptions, represent also the order of flowering.
If purchasers will therefore select from each group, they will secure both diversity of form and succession of bloom.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS OF LILIES FROM THE FOLLOWING FOUR GROUPS.
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
For Rhododendron beds
. 7 s. 6 d., 10s. 61
2is. to 425.
For conservatory decoration, 50 in 50 beautiful varieties £3
„ „ 25 >“ 2 S >• £*
,, ,, 12 in 12 ,, ...
For Flower border decoration 50 in 50 beautiful varieties £3
„ 2S 25 ., £1
12 in 12 ,,
25 in 25 beautiful varieties 305., 425. to 635.
X2 in 12 „ ,, 15 5., 215. to 425.
ISOLIRION GROUP.
The Lilies in this group have the flowers erect, bell-shaped. They are geographical forms of the typical
Bulbiferum, the Red Lily of Europe and Japan ; Bulbiferum proper, and its sub-species, Croceum and
Davuricum,’ European ; Thunbergianum, Japanese. They are perfectly hardy, and do well in any ordinary garden
soil well drained and of a light loamy character. The erroneous specific names, Atrosanguineum and Umbellatum
we have omitted. Atrosanguineum is a variety of Thunbergianum, and Umbellatum is the name of a variety
of Bulbiferum. The varieties in this group flower out of doors from the latter end of May to well nigh the end.
of Tulv. When grown indoors they flower earlier. each— s. d.
L J- J l, .JIT .t. iV. J.~f~ 7. M ft _ J.. ** /A A 5
2014 JtSulblTenun, crimson shading to orange, and spotted, bulblets in the leaf-axils, 2 ft per doz., 5/6
2015 „ umbellatum, crimson-scarlet, shading to yellow, freely spotted, 2^ ft.
2016 Concolor, fiery scarlet, 1 ft. .
2017
7/6
Coridion, bright yellow, 1 ft 2
2018 Croceum, light orange, freely spotted with black, 3 ft per doz., 3/6
2019 ,, splendens, rich clear beautiful yellow, freely spotted, 2.$ ft ,, 5/6
2020 Davuricum (Spectabile of Sweet), red, shading to yellow, freely spotted, 2 ft 1
2021 ,, Don Juan, salmon-rose, shading to orange-scarlet, and spotted, 2% ft 1
2022 „ Duk© of Sutherland, orange-red, shading to bright yellow, 2 ft 1
2023 ,, erectum, rich cerise-scarlet, shading to yellow, 2^ ft per doz., 5/6 o
2024 ,, incomparabile, intense rich crimson, freely spotted, 2 ft (l 5/6 o
2025 ,, multiflorum, scarlet, shading to orange, 2 ft ,, 5/6 o
2026 „ Rubens, crimson, shading to yellow, freely spotted, 2 ft ,, 5/6 o
2027 ,, Sappbo, scarlet, shading to orange, moderately spotted, 2 ft ,, 5/6 o
2028 „ fine mixed varieties .! per 100, 30/, „ 4/6 o
2029 „ choice mixed varieties 40/, ,, s/6 °
2030 Philadelphicum Wanshairicum, bright scarlet, shading to orange, and spotted crimson black, 1 ft. 2
2031 Pulchellum, brilliant scarlet 3
2032 Thunbergianum alutaceum, glmving apricot, freely spotted black , 1 ft per doz., 7/6 o
2033 ,, »> Prince of Orange, clear apricot-orange, spotted black, 1 ft 1
2034 ,, alternans, rosy scarlet , tinged apricot, 1^ ft 1
2035 ,, armeniacum, soft rich glowing orange-red, ft. per doz., 7/6 o
2036 ,, atrosanguineum, rich blood-crimson, spotted black, 1^ ft per doz., 10/6 1
2037 ,, Batemanae, soft rich gl 07 uint> orange-red, very handsome, 3 ft per doz., 21/- 2
2038 ,, bicolor, apricot-orange, flamed scarlet a?id lilac, very beautiful, ft., per doz., 15/6 1
2039 ,, flore pleno (siamlnosum), blood crimson, perfectly double, 1^ ft 1
2040 ,, fulgens, rich crimson, stained tawny yellow, i£ ft per doz., 7/6 o
2041 ,, ,, atrosanguineum, crimson stained , tawny yellow, ij ft per doz., 7/6 o
2042 „ fulgens punctatissimum, blood crimson, freely spotted black, ft 1
[Barr and Sugden,
EULIRION, MARTAGON, AND ARCHELIRION GROUPS OF LILIES.
39
, 14 ft.
4 f- •
•per doz., 7/6
each — s. d.
9
6
6
2048
2049
2050
2051
2062
2053
2054
Li li u m — continued.
2043 Thunbergiannm sanguine um, crimson, shaded tawny yellow, (lowers large
2044 „ Van Houttei, blood crimson, blotched gold , very handsome, ... ...
2045 ,, Wallace!, rich glowing orange-red, with black spots, 2A ft. per doz 21/-
2 ° 46 , .. m ‘xed varieties per 100, 42 /-, per doz.', 7/6
2046 1 „ choice mixed varieties 63/-, „ g/-
EULIRION GROUP.
In this Group the flowers are funnel or trumpet-shaped, horizontal or slightly drooping. Candidum the
Snow-white Lily, is European ; Washingtonianum, American ; Longiflorum, and the varieties of Japonicum
Japanese ; Cordifolium giganteum, and Wallichianum, Indian. The Indian and Japanese Lilies of this Group
are hardy, but it is advisable in winter to protect them with litter or leaves. Wallichianum, we think, should be
grown under glass. Washingtonianum comes from a very high elevation, where the summer is' short and
hot, and the winter severe: its treatment should, therefore, be exceptional, the soil should be well drained
of a naturally dry character, and when the plants have done blooming, they should have the protection of a
hand light for a few months. All the species in this group are fragrant. Cordifolium giganteum is the most
noble Lily in cultivation ; Japonicum Krameri is the most refined of all Lilies ; and Wallichianum is the grandest
of the Longiflorum group. These Lilies commence flowering out-of-doors in July and continue into September
When cultivated for the conservatory they can be had in bloom earlier if required. Lilium candidum is now
very largely forced to cut early for Covent Garden. each—*
2047 Candidum, snow-white, 4 ft per 100, 21/, per doz , 3/6 o
nnAO flore pleno, while, 4 ft . ......... |/ 6 °
flore purpureo-striato, white, tinged purple, 4 ft ” i/g 0
foliis aureo-maculatis, leaves gold-blotched .’ ,
,, aureo-maculatis, selected, beautifully gold-blotched leaves o
,, aureo-marginatis, leaves elegantly gold-margined -
, , argenteo-marginatis, leaves elegantly margined silvery white -
speciosum, small snow-white flowers, 4 ft per doz e 6 o
2055 Cordifolium giganteum, white, the most majestic of Lilies, 6 to 10 ft sj6, 7/6, 10/6 & 15
2056 Japonicum Browni, white, exterior tinged brown, a magnificent species , 2 ft q/6 & e
2057 , , Krameri, white to rose-pink, 2 ft 2/6 3/6 & e
2058 Longiflorum,. white, xj ft per 100 21'/, per doz . 3/6 o
2059 ,, eximium (Wilson!), pure white, very long flowers, 2 ft 2
2060 ,, Liu Kiu, pure white, 1^ ft ,
2061 ,, Takeslrnse (true), pure white, very large flowers, 2 ft J
2062 Wallichianum. The flowers of this magnificent Lily are 9 to 12 inches long, of great substance
and deliciously fragrant each 5/6, 7/6, & 10 6
2063 Washingtonianum, white, shading to lilac, handsome, 3 ft 5/6, 7/6, & 10 6
2064 ,, purpureum, white, shading to purple, and freely spotted, 3 ft c/6,7/6 & 10 6
MARTAGON GROUP. ' '
The varieties comprising this Group are the Turk's-Cap Lilies; the divisions of the perianth are rolled back,
so that the flower resembles a turban, except in the case of Canadense, which is somewhat bell-shaped!
Martagon, Monadelphum, Pomponium, and Pyrenaicum are European ; Chalcedonicum from Asia ; Testaceum,
supposed to be a hybrid. The bog, or swamp loving Lilies of America, Superbum, Canadense, and Pardalinum!
attain a gigantic height planted in beds of moist peat. They are admirably adapted for growing among Rhodo-
dendrons and Azaleas in moist situations, and by the side of brooks, ponds, rivulets, &c. Mr. Roezl informs
us he has frequently collected roots of Pardalinum from a water-course. Humboldti, the grandest of the
Californian Lilies, is found at a high elevation, and therefore should be planted in the drier part of the Rhodo-
dendron bed. Pomponium and Pyrenaicum commence flowering out of doors in May. The varieties in this
Group yield a succession of flowers till well nigh September. Cultivated in the conservatory, they all bloom
earlier. each—*
2065 Canadense, mixed, fine varieties for Rhododendron beds, 3 ft per doz. 13/- 1
2066 ,, flavum, yellow, spotted crimson, 3 ft 2
2067 ,, rubrum, red, spotted, 3 ft !!!.!!..!!!""!!"!""!"
2068 Carniolicum, orange, passing to scarlet, 3 ft
2069 Chalcedonicum, intense deep scarlet, 3 ft p cr doz' xVL
2070 Columbianum (true) (Parvlflorum), yellow, a miniature form of Humboldti, i ^ ft 3 /6, 5/6, &
2071 Hansoni, bright golden yellow, freely spotted crimson, rare and beautiful, 3 ft ’ ’
2072 Humboldti, rich golden yellow, freely spotted crimson, flowers of great substance, 5 ft 5/6 &
2073 Leichtlinl, golden yellow, spotted crimson, 3 ft 7
2074 Martagon, purple, 4 ft ......7^ o
2075 ,, album, pure white, a very handsome scarce lily, 4 ft 3/6 & 5
2076 ,, Dalmatlcum, rich glossy crimsoti-purple, a magnificent species, 4 ft 3/6 & c
2077 ,, flore pleno, purple, very double , 4 ft j
2078 Monadelphum (Loddigesianum) {true) , rich yellow, spotted black, 3 ft e
2079 ,, Szovitzianum (ColcMcum),//^ citron-yellow, spotted, black, 3 ft .V..2/6 & q
2080 Pardalinum scarlet, shading to rich yellow, freely spotted purple-brown, $ to 6 ft 3/6 & \
2081 ,, californicum, intense crimson, shading to orange, and spotted, 3 ft 3/6 & r
2082 ,, var. Bourgaei, crimson-scarlet, shading to yellow, spotted crimson foliage, with narrow
regular whorls, and flowers the largest of the section, 5 ft 3/6 & 5
2083 „ var.Micliauxi, crimson-scarlet, shading to yellow, spotted purple-brown, 4 to 5 ft. ...3/6 & c
2084 „ Pallidifolium, rose-scarlet, shading to orange, and spotted 3/6 & 5
2085 Pomponium, bright crimson-scarlet, an elegant species resembling Ten ui folium, but more robust ,
2 'ft ....per doz. ic/ 1
2086 Pyrenaicum flavum, yellow , spotted black, 3 ft 7 /6 0
2087 ,, rubrum, orange-red, 3 ft ” JO /6 x
2088 Superbum, varying in shade from orange to crimson, spotted rich brown, 4 to 7 ft ’’ xo/6 1
2089 Testaceum, syn. excelsum, delicate apricot, delightfully fragrant, 4 ft. ; per doz. 10 16 & 15/6; each i/& 1
2090 Tenuifolium, rich scarlet , 2 ft 2/6 to q
ARCHELIRION GROUP.
The flowers are open and reflexed, horizontal or slightly drooping. The introducer of Speciosum, in his
description remarks, “If there is anything not human which is magnificent in beauty, it is Lilium Speciosum.”
Auratum has been called the Queen of Lilies ; and we think that Tigrinum may fairly be termed the Prince of
Lilies. The varieties in this group flower from July to the end of September.
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden , 1881.]
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7
10
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ARCHELIR10N GROUP OF LILIES AND MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, ETC.
LiliuM — continued. . . . . , ,
The Auratum. All the varieties of this Lily are white , with a central gold band in each petal more or less
conspicuous; also more or less spotted. In some the spots on the white ground are very profuse, in others they
are comparatively few. The spots in some varieties arc large, in others small. It is noteworthy of this Lily
that some bloom in August, some in September, and others in October; therefore, to secure a succession, the
Lilies being cheap, a quantity should be purchased and potted for the conseivalory, or for planting out-doors.
each — s. d.
2091 Auratum, English Boots per doz., iar., i8r., 2ii., & 30.!. ; each, ir. 6d., as., as. 6d., & 3 6
2092 ,, Boots Imported from Japau during the Autumn, 1881 , per doz., pr., 12J. , i8r., & 24 s. ;
each ij. , is. 6d. , as., & a 6
SPECIOSCM (or more usually though erroneously called Lancifolium ) naturally divides itself into two distinct
sections, which are mainly distinguishable by the coloration of the stem.
1. Rubrum is characterised by the stem being brownish, ranging to purplish black, the green of the foliage
deepening pro ratio with the colour of the stem. Rubrum verum has a purplish black stem.
a. Roseum is characterised by the stem being brownish, ranging to light green, and the shade of the foliage
pro ratio with the green of the stem. Roseum verum has a pale green stem.
SECTION I. — SPECIOSUM RUBRUM AND ITS VAEIETIES. cach-s.
2093 Speclosum album, pure white, 3 ft per doz., 10/6 & 15/ ; 1/ & x
2094 „ „ fasclatum, pure white, 3 ft. .. 1
2095 ,, rubrum, white, suffused and spotted crimson, 3 ft per doz., 5/6 o
2096 ,, verum ( typical Speciosum), white, suffused and spotted crimson , having a
clearly defined white edge to the segments of the perianth, 3 ft x
2097 „ „ cruentum, crimson, edged white, and freely spotted, 3 ft. 2
2098 ’ „ fasclatum, white, suffused and spotted crimson, very floriferous, 3 ft 2
2093 " „ macranthum, white, spotted crimson, very large, 3 ft. 2
2100 11 purpuratum (Boom), rich blood crimson, edged pure white, the finest, 3 ft. 3/6 & 5
SECTION II SPECIOSUM BOSEUM AND ITS VAEIETIES.
2101 Speciosum album Kraetzeri, pure clear white, very beautiful, 3 tt 2
2102 , punctatum. white, shotted delicate pink, anthers yellow, a distinct species, 3 ft. per doz. 15/ x
2103 ” roseum, white, suffused and spotted rose, 3 ft per doz. 5/6 o
2104 „ „ verum, white, suffused and spotted rose, green stem, 3 ft I
2106 ,, extra ( typical Speciosum), white, suffused and spotted rose, having a clearly
defined white edge to the segments of the perianth, 3 ft 2
2106 „ „ fasclatum, white, suffused and spotted rose, very floriferous, 3 ft 2
2107 „ „ multlflorum, white, suffused and spotted rose, very beautiful, 3 ft., per doz. 10/6 1 o
2108 flue mixed, from Boseum and Rubrum, for beds and borders, per 100, 40/ ; „ 5/6
2109 „ choice mixed for beds and borders ,, 60/; „ 7/6
Tigrinum varieties, when cultivated for the conservatory, are princely plants. Sinense is the oldest and best
known; Fortunei is characterised by its extremely woolly stems, and flowers later than Sinensis; Fortunei flore
pleno lias magnificent double flowers ; and Splendens is distinguished by its dark polished stem, and flowers later
than Fortunei, and is more floriferous.
2110 Tigrinum sinense, rich orange-scarlet, freely spotted crimson-brown, 3 ft. ; per 100, 21/ ; per doz. , 3/6
2111
2L12
2113
2114
2115
Fortunei, rich orange-scarlet, spotted crimson, 4 ft ,, 7/6 o 9
„ flore pleno, rich orange-scarlet, very double, 4 ft 10/6 1 o
„ major, rich orange-scarlet, freely spotted 10/6 1 o
„ ,, flore pleno, rich orange-scarlet, very double, 4 ft „ 15/- 1 6
splendens, bright orange-scarlet, covered with large crimson spots, 6 ft ,, 10/6 1 o
A DOUBTFUL LILY.
Botanists have not yet decided whether the following is a Lily or a Fritillaria. Whatever the ultimate
verdict may be, it will not detract from the decided beauty of the plant, which throws up a long spike of rich rose-
purple flowers. . , „ ,
2116 LUlum Thomsonlanum, or Fritillaria Thomsonlana 1/6 « 2 o
PART 11. — MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, TUBERS, AND PLANTS.
The height of the plant is given in feet, and its treatment indicated by the following signs : —
a Indicates those which are perfectly hardy, and should remain in the ground undisturbed.
,, nearly hardy, but requiring a little winter protection, such as leaves or litter,
require the protection of a cold frame in winter,
arc suitable for the greenhouse.
„ „ „ ,, stove.
should be kept at rest during winter and started under glass in spring or planted out in April.
f
II
t
t
each— 8. d.
JABOBBA, an elegant hardy Summer climber.
2117 viridiflora , miniature scarlet fruit 1
•jfACHIMENES. These are charming in pots,
pans, and in hanging baskets.
2118 3 each of 12 splendid varieties, xor. 61 i.,
1ST., and 21 s.
2119 1 each of 12 ,, ,, 4
2120 mixed varieties, 3s. 61 i. per doz.
§ ADONIS, a beautiful spring-flowering plant, with
graceful foliage, and large showy flowers.
2121 vema.\\s, bright yellow, jft. sr. 6d. per doz. o
+AMORPHOPHALLUS ( Umbrella Arum). This
is a most picturesque plant.
2122 Rivieri, ornamental foliage plant 1
JANOMATHECA, charming as an edging, and
for pot culture, flowers from June to Sept.
2123 cruenta, scarlet, blotched crimson, A ft.,
per doz. is. 6c l. o
§APIOS, a rapid growing elegant summer climber.
2124 tuberosa, pink, per doz. 31. 6 d.
o 6
each-
§AEUM. These are picturesque fine hardy
border plants.
2125 comutum (the Dragon-Arum), 2 ft o
+2126 crinitum, stems curiously marbled, 2 ft... o
2127 Dracunculus, large palm-like leaves, 2 ft. o
2128 Itaiicum, green leaves, veined yellow, xft. o
2129 maculatum, foliage spotted black, jft.... o
2130 tenuifolium, small elegant foliage, 1 ft. ... o
§ASCLEPIAS, highly ornamental hardy border
plants, the flowers much sought after by bees.
2131 tuberosa, rich orange flowers, 1 ft o
2132 incamata, purple, 1 ft I
§ASPHODELUS, fine ornamental hardy border
plants of elegant aspect.
2133 luteus, yellow, 2 ft o
2134 ramosus, white, 2 ft 1
HBEQONIA, the new tuberous -rooted Begonias
are handsome greenhouse plants, and deco-
rative in the flower garden. The dry tubers
ready from November to March.
[Barr and Sugden,
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, TUBERS, AND PLANTS.
41
o 3
o 6
Begonia — continued. each—*, d.
2135 6 in 6 beautiful varieties, 7/6. 10 16, i</.
18/-, & 21/-.
2136 12 in 12 beautiful varieties, 15/-, 21/-,
30/-, 42/-, & 63/-.
2137 choice mixed varieties perdoz. 10/6 to 15/- 1 6
§BELLEVALIA, curious and interesting.
2138 spicata, white and chocolate, 1 ft o 6
§ BLOOMERI A, a fine hardy bulb, producing its
flowers in large umbels.
2139 aurea, golden yellow 1 o
§BOBARTIA, a charming hardy bulb for light
soils and rockwork.
2140 aurantiaca, salmon-rose, 1 ft., p.doz. 2/6
JBOUSSINGAULTIA, an elegant climbing plant
for hanging baskets, vases, and rockwork.
2141 baselloides, fragrant white flowers o
§BRAVOA. The beautiful twin flowers of this
plant are produced on long elegant racemes.
2142 geminiflora, rich cerise-scarlet, i£ ft. ...
CALADIUM. This genus is the most picturesque
and beautiful of foliage plants.
H2143 12 in 12 beautiful named varieties, 21J.,
30J. , and 42 s.
H2144 6 in 6 beautiful named varieties, 12 s.,
15 s., and 21 s.
||CALLA C. ^Ethiopica is the Lily of the Nile.
Albo-maculata has beautifully spotted foliage.
2145 i!£thiopica, large white flowers, 9 d., is. & 1
2146 albo-maculata, foliage spotted white 1
2147 Hastata, yellow, black centre 1
2148 melanoleuca, primrose, blach centre 1
§CALLIPRORA, a fine hardy plant flowering in
large umbels and for a long time decorative.
2149 flava, yellow, striped brown, 1 ft o
§CALOCHORTUS. These Californian gems, com-
bining extreme beauty with some of the
most extraordinary characteristics to be
found in flowers ; are perfectly hardy, and
should be planted in light sandy soil and
a dry sunny situation.
2150 alba, white 1
2151 elegans, blue, deepening into rich purple 1
2152 luteus, golden yellow, with put pie blotches 1
2153 magenta, rich magenta 1
2164 splendens, purple-rose, blotched crimson 1
2165 venustus, pure white and crimson 1
§CALYSTEGIA, the perennial climbing Convol-
vulus is very effective for trellises, pillars,
and flower cones.
2156 gigantea, white, very large 1
2157 inflata, pink, very large 1
2158 pubescens flore-pleno, double-blush o
JOANNA, exceedingly effective foliage plants,
easily produced from seed. Seed, is. and
2 s. 6 d. per packet.
2159 fine varieties, in roots, 9 s., 12 s., 15 s., and
i 8 j. per doz.
IICHLIDANTHUS, an elegant plant, with very
fragrant flowers.
2160 fragrans, fine yellow, 1 ft. ...per doz., 5/6
JCOMMELINA, the intense blue and pure white
flowers of these continue from early summer
till cut off by frost.
2161 ccelestis, bright blue, 1.$ ft., per doz. 2/6 o
2162 ,, alba, white, ft. ,, 2/6 o
§CORYDALIS (Fumitory). Elegant plants for
flower borders and rock-work. Eximia and
Nobilis are fine pot plants.
2163 bulbosa, red per dozen, 3J. 6 d. o
2164 cava albiflora, white o
2165 eximia, bright red, graceful, per doz., 5/6 o
2166 nobilis, yellow 1
*CR0C0SMIA (Tritonia). Few September flowers
are more graceful and attractive in bouquets.
2167 aurea, golden yellow, per dozen, 2 s. 6d.
§CYCLOBOTHRA. These beautiful Californian
plants are as remarkable for their singularly
shaped flowers as they are valuable for their
highly decorative character. Culture same
as Calochortus.
2168 alba, pure white, 1 ft 1
2169 coerulea, pale blue and white, 1 ft 1
2170 pulchella, golden yellow, 1 ft 2
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.]
o 6
o 3
CYCLOBOTHRA — continued. each— t. d.
2171 lutea, golden yellow, 1 ft o 9
2172 rubra, red 1 6
§CYPELLA, an elegant hardy bulb with beautiful
orange tiger-spotted flowers.
2173 Herberti, orange, beautifully spotted, 1 ft. o 3
JDAHLIA, dry roots ready from November.
2174 show varieties, per doz. 9*., 12 s., and i8r.
2175 fancy ditto, ...per doz. 9*., 12 s., and i8r.
2176 dwarf ditto, ...per doz. 9^., 12 s., and i 8 j.
2177 pompon ditto, per doz. 9 s., 12 s., and i 8 j.
2178 cervantesi, single, yellow 1 o
2179 gracilis, ditto, orange scarlet 1 o
2180 Imperalis, white , a fine conservatory
plant, single 1 6
2181 Juarezi, single, scarlet 1 o
2182 Maxi mi liana, single, orange 1 o
2183 Mexicana, single, yellow and orange ... 1 o
2184 Viridiflora, single, green 1 o
§D0DECATHE0N (American Cowslip, or Shoot-
ing Star). These remarkably neat border
plants produce their beautiful Cyclamen-like
flowers in May and June ; the plants do
best in a moist peaty soil and shady situation
2185 integrifolium, deep crimson, 1 ft 1 6
2186 Jefl'reyanum, rose-purple , 1 \ ft 2 6
2187 Meadia, lilac, 1 ft o 6
2188 ,, album, white, 1 ft o 9
2189 ,, elegans, rose and lilac, 1 ft 1 o
§EREMURUS, a magnificent hardy plant, from
Central Asia.
2190 robustus each 3/6, 5/6 & 7 6
TfEUCHARIS. The beautiful snow-white flowers
are deliciously fragrant, and prized for
bouquets and for ladies’ hair and dresses.
2191 Amazonica, pots of established roots,
3 s. 6d., 5 s. 6 d., 7 s. 6 d., and 10 6
§EUC0MIS, ornamental border plants, with long
spikes of fragrant wax-like starry flowers.
2192 punctata, white, 2 ft 1 o
2193 regia, white, ij ft 1 o
*FREESIA, It is hardly possible to over-esti-
mate the value of this new family; the flowers
resemble miniature Gladiolus, and with a
fragrance so sweet and agreeable as to be
matchless ; a cut spike of Refracta alba re-
mained in water in our warehouse from 2 to
3 weeks, emitting during the time a delicious
perfume.
2194 Leichtlini, creamy white per doz. 5*. 6d. o 6
2195 Refracta alba, pure white ,, ioj. 6d. 1 o
§GERANIUM. The species quoted is an admirable
plant for rockwork.
2196 tuberosum, purple per doz. 3*. 6d. o 4
UGESNERA. These cannot be too highly re-
commended for beauty of flower and foliage.
2197 12 in 12 var., 21 s. and 30J., each 2/6 and 3 6
2198 6 in 6 var., 12 s. and 15J.
^GLOXINIA, flowers of unrivalled beauty.
2199 12 in 12 var., i 8 j., 24 s., and 30J.
2200 6 in 6 var., ioj. 6d., 12 s., and 15J.
2201 In varieties is. 6d. and 2 6
# HABRANTHUS, closely allied to the Amaryllis,
flowers in clusters, and very handsome.
2202 Andersoni, gold and brown, 1 ft o 9
2203 pratensis, scarlet, 2 ft 1 6
2204 Rosea, rose , 1 ft x 6
HHEDYCHIUM. The garland-flower.
2205 coronarium, yellow, 5 ft r 6
2206 Gardnerianum, yellow, fragrant, 5 ft 1 6
2207 Pallidum 1 6
fHYPOXIS. A charming plant, with neat
golden star-shaped blossoms.
2208 villosa, fine yellow, $ ft 1 o
IIIMATOPHYLLUM. A magnificent plant, with
large bunches of scarlet blossoms.
2209 miniatum, orange-scarlet, 2 ft., each
7 s. 6 d. and 10 s. 6d.
JISMENE. Picturesque, beautiful, and fragrant.
2210 calathina, pure white, 2 ft 1 O
2211 undulata, white, 1 ft o 6
flXIOLIRION. A beautiful new bulbous plant
from Asia Minor. A coloured plate
appeared in The Garden, of July, 1880, from
42 MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, TUBERS, PLANTS, AND THE GARDEN IN SPRING.
Ixiolirion — continued. each— s. d.
a specimen flowered in our Experimental
Grounds.
2212 Pallassi, rich purple, i$ ft. per doz. 151. 1 6
ULACHENALIA. The flowers of these are
picturesque and beautiful. The foliage in
most varieties elegantly spotted. Culti-
vated in pots, or hanging baskets, they are
very effective.
2213 Nelsoni, beautiful rich yellow, fine con-
stitution and free flowering , (new) S 6
2214 luteola, yellow arid green, foliage beauti-
fully variegated per doz. 2 s. 6d. o 4
2215 pendula, bright red per doz., 7s. 6 d. o 9
2216 quadricolor, true crimson and yellow ... 1 6
2217 superba, yellow , tipped scarlet o 9
2218 tricolor, yellow and crimson per doz., 5/6 o 6
||MEDEOLA,an elegant plant in hanging baskets
and for epergnes. The bright green grace-
ful foliage is useful for table decoration.
2219 asparagoides, white 1 o
*MODIOLA, an elegant hardy plant, profusely
covered with rich magenta-purple flowers.
2220 geranioides, rich magenta-put pie, ^ ft. ... 1 o
+OPHIOPOGON, or Japan Hyacinth. This is a
model plant with slender grassy tufts of
foliage and picturesque spikes of flowers.
2221 Jaburan, 1 ft 1 o
2222 ,, fol. argenteis, 1 ft 1 6
2223 Japonicus, grassy foliage, 1 ft 1 o
2224 spicatus, lavender -blue, 1 ft 1 o
2225 ,, aureo-variegatus, 1 ft 1 6
2226 ,, laxiflorus, 1 ft 1 o
2227 ,, ,, argenteo-variegatus, 1 ft. 1 6
£0XALIS. Remarkable for rich colours and
pretty foliage ; fine hardy plants.
2228 Bowiei, bright nimson, flowers in large
bunches, £ ft., per doz., 2 s o 3
c 2229 Dieppei, rose-purple, \ ft., per doz., 2 s. 03
2230 floribunda, rose, J ft., per doz., 2 s o 3
2231 ,, alba, white, .J ft. per doz., is. o 3
Ox A LI S — continued. each — ». d.
2232 lasiandra, 1 ft., per doz., 2 s o 3
2233 rubella, crimson, £ ft., per doz., 2 s o 3
2234 mixed, per 100, 7 s. 6 d. ; per doz., is, 6d. o 3
JPANCRATIUM. Few plants in the conservatory
are more decorative and fragrant.
2235 Illyricum, white, r.^ ft 1 6
2236 maritimum, white, 1} ft 1 o
§PARDANTHUS. The leopard-spotted flower.
2237 Chinensis, orange, spotted crimson, 2 ft. 1 o
§RHODEA, fine ornamental plants in rockwork.
2238 Japonica 1 6
2239 ,, variegata 2 6
tSALVIA, charming summer and autumn flower-
ing border plants.
2240 patens, rich deep blue , 3 ft 1 6
2241 , , alba, pure white, 3 ft 2 6
§SANGUINARIA, a pretty spring flowering plant,
for moist peaty soil, and shady places.
2242 Canadensis, snow-white h ft., per doz., $s.6d. o 6
§SAXIFRAGA. The variety quoted is valuable
for spring decoration.
2243 granulata flore-pleno, double white, 1 ft.,
per 100, 7s. 6d., or per pot of roots o 9
+SCHIZOSTYLIS. For conservatory decoration,
and as a cut flower during the autumn and
winter months the value of this plant cannot
be over estimated.
2244 coccinea, 1 ft., per doz., 2 s. 6d. o 3
2245 ,, established several in a pot,
is., is, 6d., and 2 s. 6d.
§THLADIANTHA, a fine hardy climber.
2246 dubia, golden yellow o 9
§TRICYRTIS. This is a really fine plant for in or
out door culture ; when grown under glass
it flowers throughout the winter months,
and, as a cut flower, is much prized.
2247 grandiflora, white and black, 2 ft o 6
2248 hirta, white and black, 2 ft o 6
2249 „ nigra, black, spotted white, 2 ft. 06
THE GARDEN IN SPRING, OR THE SPRING FLOWER GARDEN.
LIST OF BULBS, PLANTS, AND SEEDS TO BE PLANTED OR SOWN IN AUTUMN, TO FLOWER IN SPRING.
The Boles are ready to send out from the 1st September to Christmas.
The Plants are ready to send out from the 1st October till Maroh.
The Seeds should be sown in August or September, according to locality.
Immediately the Summer flowering plants have been removed, the beds and borders should be forked up
and manured, then planted as taste or fancy may suggest, with Bulbs, sucli as Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips,
Crocus, Snowdrops, Winter aconites, Triteleias, Ranunculus, Anemones, Crown Imperials, Chionodoxa, and Scilias,
and in addition to these there is a perfect galaxy of beauty to be realized from combinations of the following plants
_ Alyssum, Arabis, Aubrietia, Daisy, Forget-Me-Not, Pansy, Polyanthus, Phlox, Pink, Viola, and Wallflower.
A few annuals which are exceedingly decorative in spring, and should be sown in August or September,
Agrostemma, Alyssum, Calandrinia, Campanula, Candytuft, Clarkia, Collinsia, Eschscholtzia, Eucharidium,
Eutoca, Gilia, Godetia, I^isthenia, Hymenoxis, Leptosiphon, Linaria, Lupinus, Nemophila, Oxyura, Platystemon,
Sapona'ria, Silene, Viscaria, Whitlavia, etc., each 3d. and 6d. per packet. Full particulars of these Seeds will
be found in our Spring Catalogue. Amongst ornamental foliage plants for the Spring Garden we may mention
Golden Feathered Pyrethrum, Arabis albida fol. variegatis, Veronica incana, Aubrietia variegata, Cerastium
tomentosum, and the golden blotched Daisy.
Fifty plants charged at the rate per too, a less quantity at the rate per dozen; any quantity under half-a-dozen
• it 1 . . 1 . j _ »-■*■*»- ... ji. -- 1 .. ii. j per doz.
4 6
per loo.
will be charged a little higher than by the dozen.
2250 Adonis vernalls, bright yellow, large anemone-like flowers
2251 Anemone apennlna, fulgens, stellata, and nemorosa. See pp. 28, 29.
2252 „ Double and Single Poppy. Seep. 28.
2253 Antennaria Candida, forms a dense white carpet 25
2264 Auricula, fine border varieties in mixed colours
2255 , , choice border varieties in mixed colours
2256 ,, named Alpines, very fine per doz. 21 s. & 42/.
2257 , , named stage varieties per doz. 42s. & 63s.
2258 Bulbocodium Vernuin, or Spring Meadow Saffron. See p. 16.
2259 Chionodoxa lucilise ( The Glory of the Snow), the most beautiful of spring flowers. See p. 17,
2260 Corydalis, or Fumitory. See p. 41.
2261 Crocus, Dutch varieties and species. Seepp. 15 and 16.
2262 Crown Imperial, the Iritillaria imperialis. Seep. 30.
2263 Cyclamen, Autumn, Winter, and Spring blooming. See p. 29.
2264 Daffodils, the Trumpet, Peerless, True, and Bunch-flowered Narcissus. See pp. 9 to 13.
2265 Dodecatheon, the American Cowslip or Shooting Star. Sde p. 41.
2266 Dog’s Tooth Violets, the Esythronium Dens Canis. See p. 18.
2267 Fritillarias. See p. 30.
2268 Funkia, the Plantain Lily. A fine ornamental plant. See pp. 31
2269 Gentiana acaulis, intense blue, per doz. , according to size, os. , gs.
2270 Hepaticas, the most charming plants for early spring. See p. 32.
2271 Hyacinths. Seep. 6. [Barr and Sugden,
3 2 ’
, & 12 s.
SPRING FLOWERING PLANTS, SWEET VIOLETS, AND PYRETHRUMS.
43
per loo. per do*,
i, d a. d.
2272 Iris pumila, decorative in April. See p. 22.
2273 Iris barbata, decorative in May. See pp. 22, 23, and 24.
2274 ,, reticulata, a charming plant. See p. 21.
2275 Leucojum, the Spring and Summer Snowflakes. See p. 17 .
227G Lily of the Valley. See p. 31.
2277 Muscari, the Grape , Starch , and Musk Hyacinth. See pp. 30 and 31.
2278 Narcissus. See pp. 9 to 13.
2279 Oraithogalum. the Star oj Bethlehem. Seep. 18.
2280 Puschkinia. See p. 17.
228 L Ranunculus, Persian, Turkish, and new Turco-Persian. See p. 27.
2282 Saxifraga gxanulata fl. pi., pure white double flowers, early in Spring (per pot, $d.) 7 6 ... 1 6
2283 S cilia sibirica, bifolia, aincena, and italica. See p. 17.
2284 Scillas, the English and Spanish Wood Hyacinths. See p. 30.
2285 Sisyrinchium grandiflorum. Winter flowering. See p. 18.
2286 Snowdrops, Crimean and Imperati. See p. 17 . Figured in “The Garden,” 10th March, 1877 .
2287 Triteleia conspicua, and lilacina. See p. 18.
2288 Tulips. See pp. 13 to 15.
2289 Veronica incana, a fine dwarf silver-grey foliage plant, for beds and edgings 30 o ... 4 6
2290 Winter aconites, the Eranthis hy emails . See p. 18.
VIOLETS, SWEET SCENTED.
1 hese are universal favourites ; the flowers are deliciously fragrant, and may be gathered almost daily through-
out the winter and spring months. each— s. d. each- s. d
2291 Arborea double blue o 6
2292 ,, double white o 6
2293 Belle de Chatenay (new), very double o 9
2294 Blandyana, dark purple, striked white ... o 6
2295 Devomensis, dark purple, large flowers ... o 6
2296 King of Violets, dark indigo-blue , very large
double flowers o 6
2297 Marie Louise, lavender-blue , white centre o 6
2298 Neapolitan, lavender-blue , lge. dble. flowers o 6
2299 Parmaensis plena, white , striped rose o 6
2300 Queen of Violets, white , shaded blush , very
large and double o 6
2301 Rubra plena, pale red, double o 6
2302 Rubra simplex, red, single o 6
2303 Russian, double blue o 6
2304 ,, single blue o 6
2305 ,, Superb, red-violet o 6
2306 Striata obliqua, purple and white o 6
2307 Suavis, pale lavender o 6
2308 The Czar, dark piirple, very large o 6
2309 The White Czar, white , very large flowers o 9
2310 Victoria Regina (new), beautiful o 9
2311 White, single o 9
2312 One each of the foregoing collection 10 6
NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERED PYRETHRUMS.
The value of these New Double-flowered Hardy Pyreth-
rums can scarcely be over-estimated for flower-border
decoration. In May and June they occupy the same position
as that held by the Chrysanthemum in September and
October, therefore the name “ Spring-flowering Chrysan-
themum, ” may not inappropriately be given to this plant.
The flowers are large, elegantly formed, and vary in colour
from snow-white to the most intense magenta-crimson. The
habit of the plant is graceful, the foliage elegant, and the
flowers are produced in the greatest profusion. The hardi-
ness of the Double- Py rethrum is beyond all doubt, having
stood uninjured during the last three unusually severe winters.
In herbaceous borders, in front of shrubs, and in situations
where variety of colour is important, this plant is matchless.
As a cut flower for vases and table decoration the blossoms
are of the greatest value, and last in water longer than any
other flower. At exhibitions in May and J une the flowers
are most attractive.
If encouraged to make vigorous growth during the
summer months, these beautiful Double- flowered Hardy
Pyrethrums will again flower in Autumn almost as freely as
they did in May and June.
Our annual exhibitions of these flowers, at the Royal
Horticultural Gardens, South Kensington, and at King
Street, always attract considerable attention.
OUR OWN SELECTION.
2313 12 in 12 fine varieties 9 /-» very fine, 12/-, extra fine, 15/-, & 18 o
2314 25 in 25 21/-, ,, ,, 25/-, ,, ,, 30 o
2315 40 in 40 ,, ,, 3°/-, »» .. 42/-, ,, 5° .°
Purchasers can make their own selections at the rate of is. each, except where a special price is given.
2316 Selections for extensive planting per 100, 60/-, 70/-, 80/-, 90/-, & too/-.
2317 Achille, purple , tinged with rose
2318 Amethyst, amethyst , petals tipped with white, 1/6
2319 Bonamy, white, centre petals yellow
2320 Boule de Neige, snow white
2321 Bouquet Rose, rose
2322 Brilliant, rich rosy purple, 1/6
2323 Candidum plenum, pure white
2324 Captain Nares, rose-crimson
2325 Carminiatum plenum, crimson-carmine
2326 Charles Baltet, rose-carmine, yellow centre
2327 Cleopatra, yellow, tipped white
12 and 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, 1881 . J
2328 Coquetrie, rose-lilac, 1/6 .
2329 Delicatum, white
2330 Diana, purple-rose, tipped yellow
2331 Dr. Livingstone, blush
2332 Duchess of Edinburgh, mauve
2333 Emile Lemoine, crimson-purple, tipped with
golden-yellow, 1/6
2334 Eximium, rose-lilac
2335 Fulgens plenissimum, purple-carmine
2336 Galathee, deep rose, shading to carmine
2337 Gloire de Stall glowing purple-carmine, 1/6
44 PYRETHRUMS, DELPHINIUMS, PHLOXES, POTENTILLAS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, &c.
Pyrethkums— continued.
2338 Gustave Heitz, rosy red
2339 Haage et Sclimldt, rose-fink, centre blush
2340 Hermann Stenger, deep rose-lilac
2341 Imbricatum plenum, rich purple-carmine
2342 Iturbide. purple-carmine, i/6
2343 Iveryanum, rosy carmine
2344 X. N. Twrdy, amaranth, tipped with golden-yellow
2345 La Belle Blonde, pure white
2346 La Vestale, white, slightly tinged with rose
2347 Lady Blanche, delicate blush
2348 Le Dante, carmine-rose, golden centre
2349 Lischen, lilac-rose, orange centre
2360 Luteum plenum, salmon-rose
2351 Madame Billiard, white, tinged with rose
2352 Madame Galll Marie, blush, buff centre
2363 Madame Munler, blush-pink
2354 Madlle. Patti, carmine-rose, x/6
2365 Marchioness of Lome, purple, golden centre
2350 Michael Buckner , rich glowing crimson, i/6
2357 Minerva, rose-pink
2358 Miss Pllnk, purple-crimson
2359 Modcle, purple-crimson, anemone-flowered
2360 Mons. Barral, magenta-crimson
2361 Mont Blano, white
2362 Multlflorum, carmine-magenta
2363 Nemesis, lilac-carmine
2364 Ne Plus Ultra, delicate blush white
2391 In Assorted Colours
2365 Neptune, rose-lilac, yellow centre
2366 Nlveum plenum, pure white
2367 Paul Joumu, rose, shading to lilac
2368 Peau Rouge, rich rose-crimson
2369 Penelope, French white, yellow centre, i/6
2370 Perfectum, rose-lilac, i/6
2371 Placida. blush, i/6
2372 Prince Teck, brilliant purple-crimson
2373 Prince of Wales, magenta-crimson, r/6
2374 Princess Charlotte, rose, shading to carmine
2375 Princess de Mettemlch, pure white, i/6
2376 Progress, rich purple-magenta
2377 Rembrandt, purple, shading to lilac
2378 Rev. J. Dlx, carmine, shading to rose
2379 Roseum, carmine and white
2380 Roseum magnlflcum, rose, shading to purple
2381 Roseum plenum, rose, shading to carmine
2382 Rubrum, rick crimson, semi-double
2383 Rubrum plenum, rosy red
2384 Solfaterre, sulphur and white, i/6
2386 Spectablle, magenta-rose
2386 Sulphureum plenum, sulphury-white
2387 Uzzlel, pink
2388 Vlrginale, white, orange centre
2389 Vole Lactee, white, tinged with rose
2390 Wilhelm Kramper, rose-carmine, 1 16
9/- and 12/- per dozen,
NEW SINGLE PYRETHRUMS.
DELPHINIUMS OR PERENNIAL LARKSPURS.
A valuable class of hardy plants, varying in height from 2 to 6 feet. The colours range from pure white,
pale lavender, azure, to deep indigo blue, and some almost black, frequently with white, brown, or black
centres! the flowers differ considerably in form and size; there are singles, semi-doubles, and doubles, with
spikes of bloom varying from 1 to 3 feet ir. length. *. 4.
2392 50 in 50 varieties 63/- to 84 o
2393 25 in 25 „ 30/- to 42 o
2394 12 in 12 , 12/-, 18/-, and 25 o
HERBACEOUS OR PERENNIAL PHLOXES.
These grand border plants are exceedingly decorative ; the flowers are finely formed, and borne in large
clusters, varying in colour from the purest white to the richest purple, brilliant salmon and crimson. s. d.
2396 50 in 50 beautiful varieties 30/-, 40/-, 50/-, and 60 o
2396 25 in 25 ,, „ 15/-, 21/-, 25/-, and 30 o
2397 12 in 12 ,, ,, 9/-, 12/-, 15/-, and 18 o
DOUBLE AND SINGLE POTENTILLAS.
A very distinct, and beautitul class of hardy perennials, with finely formed flowers ; the petals are of a
stout, rich velvety texture, varying in colour from brilliant crimson and maroon to rich orange and bright yellow.
The flowers in some varieties are striped, spotted, margined, or marbled. s. <1.
2398 20 in 20 varieties 30/- 42/- and 50 o
2399 12 in 12 12/- 15/- 21/- and 30 o
EARLY FLOWERING BEDDING VARIETIES OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
2400 12 in 12 varieties 9 o I 2402 25 in 25 varieties 21 o
2401 18 in 18 is O | 2403 30 in 30 ,, 30 o
AUTUMN FLOWERING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
2404 Assorted Plants in pots for this present Autumn flowering, per dozen, 181. , 241., and 301.
2405 ,, Plants in pots, ready April, May, and June 6s , 9 s., and 121. per dozen.
2406 ,, Cuttings in pots, ready in January, February, and March per dozen, 31. 6d., 4 s. 6d.,$s.6d. to 7 s. 6a',
MICHAELMAS DAISIES.
2407 12 in 12 varieties 9 s. and 12 o I 2409 25 in 25 varieties 21J. and 25 o
2408 18 in 18 ,, 15 s. and 18 o | 2410 30 in 30 ,, 251. and 30 o
CAMPANULAS.
2411 12 in 12 varieties gs. and 12 o I 2413 25 in 25 varieties 2ir. and 25 o
2412 18 in 18 ,, 151. and r8 o | 2414 301030 „ 251. and 30 o
PENTSTEMONS HARDY VARIETIES.
2416 12 in 12 varieties 91. and 12 o | 2416 18 in 18 varieties 151. and 18 o
IVIES FOR COVERING WALLS OR FORMING EDGINGS.
2417 Assorted Green Varieties according to size, per dozen, i 8 j., 241. and 30 o
2418 Assorted Variegated Varieties according to size, per dozen, i 8 j., 30 s. anil 42 o
VIRGINIAN CREEPERS FOR COVERING WALLS AND TRELLISES.
2419 Fine Plants according to size, each is., is. 6d., 2 s. 6 d., and 3 6
2420 Veitch's small leaved variety ( Ampelopsis Veitchi ) each is. 6d., as. 6 d., and 3 6
CLEMATIS.
2421 Assorted beautiful varieties for beds, trellises, or walls per dozen, 2tj., 30.1. and 42 0
HARDY EVERGREEN SHRUBS.
2422 Assorted per dozen, r8j„ 241., 301., and 42 o
HARDY CLIMBERS.
2423 Assorted per dozen, i8t„ 241., and 30 o
[Barr and Sugden,
ROSES, CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, PINKS, ALPINE PLANTS, AND SPECIALITIES. 45
GREENHOUSE CLIMBERS.
2424 Assorted per dozen, i8r., 241., and 30 o
ROSES.
2425 Dwarf varieties, Perpetuals, Teas, Mosses, etc per dozen, izr., ijr., and 18 o
2426 Standard ,, ,, „ ,, per dozen, air., 25*., and 30 o
2427 Climbing varieties, assorted per dozdn, r as., ijt., and 18 o
GREENHOUSE PLANTS.
2428 Assorted Varieties per dozen, 24s., 30 s., and 42 o
PLANTS FOR SUB-ALPINE MOUNDS, ROCKWORK, AND FOR WINDOW GARDENS.
One of the most interesting features in modern gardening is the development of a Sub-Alpine effect, which
is produced by throwing up mounds, and planting them with an Alpine vegetation, giving to the mounds various
heights and depressions, such as are to be found in natural landscapes, choosing, when possible, a situation which
admits of a perspective, and planting so as to give a semi-wild appearance, in which should be represented every
tint of Alpine fo liage and every variety of Alpine flower. These Alpine effects are enhanced by a liberal planting
of spring flowering bulbs, such as Chionodoxa luciliae, Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Snowdrops, Crocus, dwarf
Daffodils, Snowflakes, Fritillarias, Iris reticulata, Iris Persica, Sisyrinchium grandiflorum, etc., and thus made
as attractive in spring as in summer.
SELECTIONS OP HARDY PLANTS FOR SUB-ALPINE MOUNDS, ROCKWORK, AND WINDOW GARDEN,
AS UNDER: —
Consisting of Saxifrages, Sempervivums, Sedums, and other dwarf growing plants.
s. d.
2429 100 in 100 species 50/- and 63 o
2430 100 in 50 ,, 40/- and 50 o
2431 50 in 50 „ 25/- and 30 o
2432 s° in 25 species 21/- and 30
2433 25 in 25 „ 12/6 and 15
2434 12 in 12 ,, 6/- and 9
HARDY ALPINE SUCCULENTS FOR GEOMETRICAL DESIGNS IN THE FLOWER GARDEN.
The Selections quoted, as under , are for plants in pots which are capable of being divided up.
2435 Saxlfraga, in 30 to 40 varieties per 100, 50.1. ; per dozen, 6s. and 9 o
2436 Sedum (Stonecrop), in 30 varieties per 100, 501. ; per dozen, 6s. and 9 o
2437 SempervlvtiinB, in 25 varieties per 100, 50J. ; per dozen, 6r. and 9 o
FINB SORTS OF HARDY HERBACEOUS BORDER PLANTS.
2438 100 in 100 varieties 701. and 84 o I 2441 50 in 50 varieties 301. and 42 o
2439 100 in 5° 60s. and 70 0 | 2142 25 in 25 151. and 21 o
2440 100 in 25 „ 501. and 60 o j 2443 12 in 12 „ 6s., 9 j., and 12 o
CARNATIONS.
Few flowers are more prized than Carnations, Picotees, and Pinks, whether as border plants, to cut for
bouquets, or for buttonholes. The plants offered will be ready to send out in October in pots, but, if not other-
wise instructed, they will be taken out of their pots and balled up for convenience in packing.
2444 Choice Named Robust Varieties, for out-door culture, sold in pairs per dozen plants, ioj. 6 d. to 15 0
2445 ,, „ Clove Scented Varieties % „ „ ior. 6a!. to 15 o
2446 ,, „ Tree Varieties, for greenhouse culture per dozen plants, 18s., 241., 301. to 42 o
PICOTEES.
2447 Choice Named Varieties, sold in pairs per dozen plants, ioj. 6d. to 15 o
PINKS.
2448 Choice Named Varieties, sold in pairs per dozen plants, 91. to 12 o
A FEW SPECIALITIES
TO WHICH MESSRS. BARR AND SUGDEN DESIRE TO INVITE SPECIAL ATTENTION.
Anemone fulgens and var. Grsesa. Beautiful species, producing large dazzling vermilion scarlet 8 ‘
flowers with dark centres, on strong stalks, 9 to 12 inches in height. Planted at intervals, flowers
may be had out of doors from early in Spring to July. Fulgens, 21 s. per 100 ; Fulgens Graeca, p. 100 30 o
Anemone japonica alba, rosea, and rubra. Beautilul species, with trifoliate leaves, flowers i\ inches
in diameter, white, rose, and bright purplish rose, with golden yellow centres, borne in great pro-
fusion throughout the autumn, height 2^ feet, habit neat and compact, in lines or masses in beds or
mixed borders per doz. 7 s. 6d. to 10 6
Brodlsea congests.. A fine, handsome, hardy bulbous plant which should have a place in every flower
border. It is valuable as a cut flower for vases and table bouquets per 100 7 6
Chionodoxa Luciliae ( The Glory of the Snow). The blossoms intense Nemophila blue, with snow-white
centre ; established bulbs flower so abundant as literally to carpet the ground. It is a charming pot
plant, and for Spring bedding and permanent edgings unsurpassed ; we recommend it as a good
associate to the Snowdrop and Spring Snowflake. Mr. Maw, in describing the circumstances under
which he found the Chionodoxa luciliae, 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 tihe most sumptuous
displays of floral beauty I ever beheld ; a mass of blue and white resembling Ne.mophila 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 Horticulture l Society awarded
to us a First Class Certificate for this plant
per 100 21 s., 30 s., 40 s., and 50J. ; per dozen, 3*. 6 d. r as. 6 d., 5 s. 6d. & 7 6
Colchicum speciosum Rubrum. The largest, richest coloured and most beautiful of this family, flowering
in profusion during the latter part of September and early in October; valuable for clurups and masses
in borders or rockwork per dozen, i8j., each is. 6d. & 2 6
HyacinthU8 candicans, a distinct magnificent summer flowering hardy bulb, totally distinct iu appearance
from the spring flowering Hyacinth, leaves 2 to 3 feet long, the upper portions recurved,* the flower
stems from strong bulbs attain the height of 3 to 4 feet, and bear from 20 to 25 large pendulous funnel-
shaped, pure white flowers; a desirable pot plant, and very effective in masses in beds or mixed
borders ....... per dozen, 7s. 6d., 6 d. and 15 0
12 and 13, King Street , CoUent Garden , 1881.]
46
A FEW SPECIALITIES AND GARDEN REQUISITES, ETC.
Iris nudicaulis, a distinct, beautiful species, with large, rich, purple flowers, feathered with white on falls, $. d.
and borne in great profusion during April and May ; average height of flower stems, nine inches,
desirable for lines and groups in ornamental beds per ioo, ios. 6 d., per doz. 2 6
Iris reticulata, a distinct, charming species, the flowers brilliant purple, blotched golden yellow, very
fragrant, flowers in great profusion during March and April, height six inches, very desirable pot
plant, and for beds and edgings per doz. 7s. 6 d., each o 9
Lapagerla alba, a beautiful variety of the well known L. rosea, producing fine white flowers in profusion,
many months in succession, a distinct and elegant plant, deserving of a place in every collection,
each ioj-. 6d., 15*., 21 s. 42 s., and 63 0
Lapageria rosea superba, a very distinct, vigorous growing variety of this fine evergreen climber,
producing in great profusion extra large bell-shaped rosy crimson flowers, with light spots in the tube,
and blooming many months in succession each 7 s. 6 d. to 21 o
Muscari racemosum and Botryoides. Very elegant plants, well-known as the grape and starch hyacinths.
The flowers beautiful purplish blue, produced in dense racemes, averaging 6 to 12 from a single
bulb, during a period of about two months ; most effective spring bulbs for masses and edgings,
per 100, 51. 6d. t per doz. 1 0
Narcissus triandrus albus, a distinct, neat growing, elegant species ; flowers white, and borne in clusters,
petals large and reflexed, as in Cyclamen persicum; very desirable for pot culture, in the conservatory,
or for masses in the open ground per doz. 7 6
Ornithogalum umbellatum ( Star of Bethlehem ). A fine hardy border plant, well known for its profusion
of white star-shaped flowers ; a fine plant for edgings per 100 5 o
Puschkinla libanotica, a charming spring-flowering bulb, producing in profusion in March and April,
neat spikes of white star-shaped flowers, with pale blue stripes per doz. 10 6
Scilla campanulata Emperor. The largest and most beautiful of the Wood-Hyacinths, with broad
ample foliage, flowers freely produced during April and May, on tall strong flower stems, lavender blue
striped porcelain ; desirable for lines, masses, and for beds or mixed borders ...per 100, 21 s., per doz 3 6
Sisyrinchium. During winter and spring it would be difficult to conceive anything more beautiful in
the flower garden than the graceful bell shaped flowers of S. grandiflorum, purple and white, per doz. 5 6
Triteleia { Mil la ) uniflora conspicua, a dwarf, neat-growing hardy bulb, producing for several months
large star-shaped white flowers, suffused with porcelain, very useful for spring and early summer
decoration in the open ground and conservatory per 100 3 6
Triteleia {Mil la) uniflora lilacina, a dwarf, neat growing hardy bulb, producing for months in early
spring and summer, large star-shaped lavender flowers, with violet blue stripe, very useful for spring
and early summer decoration in the open ground and conservatory per doz. is., per ioo 5 6
Winter Aconite. The golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite rest on an emerald green cushion of leaves,
and form a striking contrast to the pure white of the Snowdrop and the lovely blue of Scilla sibirica
and Chionodoxa lucilias. The rich green carpet of foliage continues a long time after the flowers, so that
the plant is valuable for situations where it is difficult to clothe the ground, such as under trees and
in moist situations where few flowering plants thrive per doz. 6d . ; per 100, 2 s. 6 d. to 35. 6 d.\
per 1000, 2U. to 30 o
GARDEN REQUISITES, ETC.
Bouquet Stalk Wire, in bundles of i lb., finest, as. 6 d. ; second, a s. ; third is. 6d. ; thickest, is.
Bouquet Steel Wire, for wiring Camellias, in bundles of 1 lb., sts. 6 d.
Bouquet Binding Wire, per reel, is. 3 d. ; silvered, per reel, is. 9 d.
Prepared Flower Gum, for fixing the petals of Geraniums, Primulas, &c. Per bottle, as. 6 d. and 3,. 6 d.
Wooden Flower Sticks. In bundles of 100, 12 inch, is. 3d.; 18 inch, is. 8 d.\ 24 inch, 2 s. 6 d.\ 30 inch,
31.; 36 inch, 3L 6 d.\ 42 inch, 4s. 6 d.\ 48 inch, 6s. In bundles of 5°. 8 d. t sod., is. 3d., is. 9 d., 2 s., 2s. 6 d.,
31. 6 d., Painted green, In bundles of 100, is. 9 d., 2 r. 3d., 3 s. 6 d., 4 s. 6 d., 3s., 6s., and 8s. In bundles
of 50, is., is. 3d., 2 s., as. 6 d., 3 s., 3 s. 6d., and 4 s. 6 d.
Horticultural Copper Wire, for suspending labels, per bundle, ir., 1 s.6d„ and 2r. 6d.
Horticultural Metallic Wire, to suspend labels, per bundle, fine, is . 6d. ; second, is. t,d. ; thickest, is. 2d.
Improved Galvanized Verbena Pegs. 1000, 3s. 6 d . ; 500, 3*. ; 250, is. 9 d.
Cast Iron Wall Nails, 4 d. per lb. ; Woollen Shreds, 9 d. per lb.
Medicated Garden Shreds, a substitute for woollen shreds for nailing up fruit trees and climbers; these
medicated shreds are cut in convenient lengths, are durable, and possess the advantage of not harbouring
insects ; bundles of 100, 2 inch, 6d. ; 3 inch, 8 d. ; 4 inch, is . ; 5 inch, is. 6d.
Strong Pruning Gloves, best make, per pair, as.
Gentlemen's Pruning Gloves, per pair, 21. 6 d.
Ladies’ ,, „ ,, is. 9 d.
Ladies’ Gauntlet Gloves, extra quality, per pair, 31.5
Thermometers, in polished boxwood, best quality, each 2s. 6d. In iron, best quality, each 31. 6 d.
Garden Wooden Labels, for pots and borders, painted. In bundles of 100, 3J inches, 8d. ; 4^ inches, 10 d. ;
Sj inches, n. ; 6J inches, is. 3d. ; 7J inches, is. 6 d . ; 9 inches, 2;. For suspending, 3J inches, rr.
Yeats' Metallic Garden Labels, for pots and borders. Per ioo, No. 1, 4 s . ; No. 2, 3 r. 6 d . ; No. 3, 41. ;
No. 4, 3*. 6 i. ; No. 15, 2 s. 6 d. For suspending : No. 5, for nailing to walls, 31. 6 d. ; No. 13, 2 s. 6 d. ;
No. 6, for suspending to roses, 2r. 6d. ; No. 14, 2j. ; No. 7, for hanging to standard fruit trees, 2J. 6 d.
Indelible Ink and 6 suitable nibs for writing on Yeats' Metallic labels, 8 d. Larger bottle with 12 nibs, is. 3d.
Without nibs the Ink is 6d. and is.
The Willesden Insoluble Metallic Card Labels. These new labels are a great boon to those who
take an interest in the nomenclature of their plants. They may be written upon with any good ordinary
ink, and the writing will remain clear and distinct to whatever exposure temperature, or moisture
they may be subjected. Sold in boxes of 100. Oval, for suspending ; No. 1, 2$ inches, 3s. 6d. ;
No. 2, 2% inches, 3s. ; No. 3, 2 inches, 2 s. 6 d. ; No. 4, r£ inches, as. Oblong, No. 5, 3I inch, 2j. td. ;
No. 6, 2i inches, as. ; No. 7, wider, i| inches, as. 6 d. ; No. 8, ij inches, as. In bundles of 50 : No. 1, as. ;
No. 2, is. gd ; No. 3, is. 6d. ; No. 4, IS. 3d. ; No. 5, IS. 6 d. ; No. 6, is. 3d. ; No. 7, is. 6 i. ; No. 8, is. 3d.
Waterproof Twine to use with above, 100 ties, ir. ; thicker, is. 3d. 30 ties, 8 d. ; thicker, gd.
Barr and Sugden.
To have Dry and Warm Feet use
GISHURSTINE
As a Dubbing on tbe Soles and Uppers of Boots & Shoes.
From the Florist and Pomolooist, January, 1881.
The gardening world is indebted to the originator of Gishurst Compound for
a new substance, called Gishurstine, which is to be as beneficial to the health of
gardeners as the former is destructive to their enemies. It is intended for the
preservation of gardeners’ boots, and when used will keep the feet dry, as it is
repellent of water. It is to be rubbed in like dubbing, once or twioe a month, or
oftener for boots in constant use, will soften the leather, and has no unpleasant
smell. We have tried it, and find that it does what it professes to do, that is,
keeps the feet dry, and makes the boots comfortable.
From Mr. A. F. Barron, Royal Horticultural Society, Chiswick Gardens,
22nd January, 1881.
At the present timo I write to thank you for bringing the Gishurstine under
my notice. I have tried it myself and my foreman in the garden have tried it, and
found it excellent, far superior to anything we have ever used.
From Mr. T. C. Wright, Lincoln’s Inn, 1st January, 1881.
I am equally surprised and pleased to find that the boots I anointed liberally
with Gishurstine are not only rendered by it perfectly waterproof and snowproof,
but take as good a polish after as they did before anointment.
From Miss Frances Power Cobbb, 4 th February, 1881.
To-day I travelled over swamps and morasses on Wisley Co mm on for hours,
and now I testify, that, though my boots were already rather worn, and last week
decidedly let in damp, I have returned this evening with my feet warm and dry
as if I had never stepped but upon a wooden floor. “ Gishurstine ” is admirable.
From a Hunting Man, 22nd January, 1881.
I must send a line to say that I have found the Gishurst Dubbing [Gishurstine]
first rate, having given it a good trial in this thick snow on a pair of fishing boots,
which were as hard as a brick, about twenty years old, and also on some new
hunting boots, but when first made fifteen years ago for fishing boots, which used
to punish me with their hardness ; both are as soft and oomfortable as possible.
These boots were a first-rate test for the dubbing ; of course on all ordinary boots
it is perfect also.
Directions for Use. — Warm the Boots, then rub in Gishurstine thoroughly all
over upper Leathers, Welts, and Soles, This may be repeated once or twice
a month, or oftener. One application makes leather soft and boots oom-
fortable. Gishurstined boots take a good polish with blacking. Gishurstine
has no unpleasant smell, and is otherwise an improvement on old-fashioned
dubbing.
Gishurstine is sold in Tin Boxes, 6d. and Is.; by post 9d. and Is. 4d.
Gishurstine specially prepared for hot climates, 9d, and Is. 6d.
BARR & SUGDEN,
12 & 13, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W.C ,
BARR’S
HEATED
FRAMES.
p. 48,
BULB ORDER
TAKES THOM
BARR’S
SUCTION
Garden Engines
AND
SYRINGES.
t • 47.
BARR AND SUGDEN,
Sect, Bull), and $Iant iRercfjaittg,
12 & 13, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W.C.
It will facilitate the despatch of business, if on each order the Name and Address are written distinctly and in full.
N.]>. — E.ecspt in cases of urgency, orders are executed in rotation as received. B. Sf S. therefore respectfully invite their patrons to anticipate the
“planting time ” by sending their orders early.
Name of Person to whom the )
goods are to be charged. / .
Conveyance I
and Route J
Residence and 7
_Postal Address j
Railway )
Station )
Name of Gardener or Steward, should )
either be the sender of the order. (
ty
Garden, W.C.
Marg.
No. of
Catalogue
Iris Barbata, the
Bearded Flag Iris,
pp. 22 to 24
Barr & Sugden,
Quantity
of
Plants,
CHEAP BULBS and
PLANTS, to naturalize
in Wild Gardens, p. 4.
Anemones, double and
single
Anemone Fulgens (the
Scarlet Windflower)
Allium aureum (Holy)
Allium descendeus
Alstrcemeria aurea
Asclepias tuberosa and
incarnata
Brodiaea congesta
Caraassia, mixed
Cbionodoxa lucilise
Christmas lloses
Crocus, in mixture
Crown Imperials, in
mixture
Daffodils, in mixture
Dog’s Tooth Violets,
in mixture
Fritillarias. mixed
Fumitory [ Lily)
Funkia (the Plantain
Gladiolus Byzantinus
andColvilli, mixed
Grape Hyacinths, in
mixture [Lily)
Hemerocallis (the Day
Hepaticas, mixed
Hyacinths, a beautiful
mixture
Iris Barbata, mixed
Flag Iris, blue & white
English & Spanish Iris
Dwarf Flag Iris, in
mixture
Leuteu Hoses
Meadow Saffron,
Autumn Flowering,
in mixture
Meadow Saffron,
Spring Flowering.
Omifhogalums, in
mixture
Paeonias, in mixture
Polyanthus and Prim-
roses. in mixture
Scilla Sibirica
Solomon’s Seal, dwarf
and tall [single
Snowdrops, double &
Snowflakes, Summer
Starch Hy acinths, blue
Spiraea Japonica, white
Spiraea Palmata, red
Triteleia conspicua,
mixed
Tritomas, mixed
Wood Hyacinths, mxd.
Winter Aconites
White Lilies
"White Narcissus,
double and single
STRAWBERRY
PLANTS,^. 4.
Alpine, red and white
Auguste Nicaise
Bictou Pine, white,
large
Black Prince, early
British Queen
Dr. Hogg, very large
Due de Magenta,
crimson
Elton Pine, late
Frogmore, late Pine
Hautbois (Myatt's)
James Yeitch
Keen's Seedling, early
Le Constant
La Grosse Sucr4e
Lucas, large
Marguerite, forces well
Oscar, large and firm
President, great crop
per
Prince Arthur, fine
Sabreur, dark crimson
Sir C. Napier
Sir Joseph Paxton,
extra
Souvenir do Kieff
The Amateur, tint
flavour [de Thurv
Vicomtesse Hericart
SWEET VIOLETS.
p. 43.
Arborea, blue
„ white
Belle de Chatenay
Blaudyana
Devoniensis
King of Violets
Marie Louise
Neapolitan
Parmaeneio plena
Queen of Violets
Rubra plena
» _ simplex
Russian double blue
i> single
it superb
Striata obliqua
Suavis
The Czar
The White Czar
Victoria Regina
Single white
Collection of 1 each
Seed Merchants,
Pyrethrums, p. 43
Marg.
No. of
Catalogue
Delphiniums, p- 44
Phloxes, p. 44
Potentillos, p. 44
Early Chrysanthe-
mums, p. 4 4
Autumn Chrysanthe-
mums, p. 4 4
Michaelmas Daisies,,
p. 44
Campanulas, p. 4 1
Hardy Pentstemons,
p. 44
Ivies, p. 44
Virginian Creepers,
p. 44
Clematis, p. 44
Evergreen Shruhs,
p. 44
Hardy Climbers, p. 4 1
Greenhouse Climbers,
p. 45
Roses, p. 45
Greenhouse Plants,
p. 45
Plants for Window
Gardens, p. 45
Plants for Sub-Alpine
Mounds, p. 45
Plants for Roekwork,
&c., p. 45
Alpine Succulents,
&e., p. 45
Herbaceous Plants,
p. 45
Carnations, p. 45
Picotees, p. 45
rinks, p. 45
Fruit Trees, p. 4
Specialities in Bulbs
and Plants, p. 45
Covent Garden Col-
lections of Bulbs,
p. 5
Popular Collections,
specially arranged,
p. 5
Paxtonian Collections
of Bulbs, p. 5
Cliveden Collections of
Bulbs, p. 5
Hyacinths, in colours
for beds, p. 6
Hyacinths, beautiful,
mixed, all colours,
p. 6 (201)
Hyacinths, in mixed
shades, for beds
and borders, p. 6
Hyacinths, beautiful,
mixed, all colours,
p. 6 (288)
Pompon Hyacinths,
for small glasses,
etc., p. 6
Roman Hyacinth, p. 6
Parisian Hyacinth, p.G
Hyacinths, selections,
P-1
Quantity
of
Plants.
12 & 13, King
Marg. Quantity
No. of | of
Catalogue Roots.
Hyacinths, in named
varieties, enumerated
& described, pp.l to 9
Daffodil (Narcissus)
selections, y. 10.
Choice mixed Daff dils
Fine mixed Daffodils
Nonsuch Daffodils
Trumpet Daffodil,
p. 10
Qcantily
of Roots
New Trumpet Daffo-
dil, p.y o
Mock Daffodil, p. 1 1
New Mock Daffodil,
p. 11
True Daffodil, etc.,
p. 12
Burbidgei Daffodil,
p. 12
Polyar th is Narcissus,
for outdo jrs, p. 12
Polyanthus Narcissus,
for indoors, p. 13
Jonquils, double, p. 13
Jonquils, single,^. 13
Street,
Marg. Quantity
No. of of
Catalogue Roots.
Early Single Tulips,
for out-door culture,
or for pots, etc.,
p. 13
Covent
Early Double Tulips,
p. 14
Gesneriana Tulips,
p. 14
Variegated Foliage
Tulips, p. 14
May-flowering Tulips,
p. 15
Parrot Tulips, p. 15
Various species of
Tulips, p. 15
Crocus, Dutch, p. 15
Crocus, named Dutch,
p. 15
Croc is, choice species,
p. 16
Autumn Meadow Saff-
ron, Colohicu®, p. 1 6
Spring Meadow Saff-
ron, p. 16
Snowdrops, p. 16
„ double
„ single
„ giant
„ „ Imperati
„ Elwesii
„ fiedoutei
Leucojum, p 17
,, Autumnale
„ iEstivum
„ Pulchellum
„ Vemum
Scillas, Early Flower-
ing, p. 17
„ Sibinea
„ Bifolia
„ „ alba
„ „ rubra
„ „ taunca
„ amcena
„ Italica
Chionodoxa lucilias
(Glory of the Snow),
p. 17
Pusohkinia, p. 17
Tricbonema (Romu-
lea), p. 17
Milla (Tii eleia),y, 17
Dog’s Tooth Violets,
p. 18
Wintei Aconites, p.18
Brodisea, p. 18
Camassia, p. 18
Hyacinthus, p. IS
Ornithogalum, p. 18
Sisyrinchium, p. IS
Allium,^). 19
Triilium, p. 19
English Iris, p. 19
Marg.
No. of
Catalogue
of
Spanish Iris, p. 20
Sundry Bulbous Iris,
p. 20
Iris Keempferi, or
Japanese Iris, p.21
Dwarf Iris, p. 22
Beardless Iris, p. 24
Ixias,p 25
Morphixias, p. 26
Sparaxia, p. 26
Trito ias p. 26
Bab anas p 27
Persian Ranunculus,
for beds, etc., p. 27
Persian Ranunculus,
new varitties, p.27
Turban Ranunculus,
p. 27
Turco-Persian, large
flowering Ranun-
culus, p. 27
Double Anemones,
for beds, etc., p. 2S
Quantity
of
Roots.
POSTAL NOTICE.
in m-S!! 0rde r Sheet can be transmitted to us through the Post by affixing a Halfpenny Stamp. IF SIMPLY FOLDED AS AN UNSEALED COMMUNICATION, provided no communication of the nature of a letter
filling in the Name, Address, Conveyance, etc., as specified above, with the enumeration of the Bulbs, Plants, etc., required.
The Order Sheet, if sealed down, a Penny Stamp ©list te affixed. ’ [turn over.
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Barr & Sugden,
Marg. Quantity
No. of | of
Catalogue Root*
Chrysanthemum-
flowered Double
Anemones, p. 28
Newer Varieties of
Double Anemones,
p. 28
Single Poppy-Ane-
mones, p. 28
Anemone Stellata ot
Hortensis, p. 28
Anemone Fulgens,
p. 28
Anemone species, p.29
Cyclamen, p. 29
Crown Impetials,p.30
Fritillarias, p. 30
Scillaa, late flowering,
p. 30
Sundry Scxlias, p. SO
Muscari, p. 30
Lily of the Valley, y>.31
Seed Merchants,
Marg.
No. of
Convallaria (Solo-
mon's Seal), p. 31
Dielytra, p. 31
Spiraea, p. 31
Plantain Lilies
(Funkia), p. 31
Hepatica, p. 32
Hemerocallis (i hs Day
Lily), p. 32
Tropaeolum,yj. 32
Tuberoses, p. 32
Tigridias, p. 32
Guernsey Lilies, p. 33
Belladonna Lilies,
p. 33
Amaryllis, hardy,
p. 33
Vallota purpurea
Amaryllis Formosis-
sima, p. 33
Amaryllis, Greenhouse^
p. 33
Nerine, p. 33
Zephyranthes, p. 34
Gladioli, early flower-
ing, p. 34
Read v in October.
Early Gladioli for
Shrubberies, p. 34
Ready in September
Quantity
of
Boots.
12 & 13, King
Marg.
No. of
Catalogue
Gladioli, Varieties of,
Gandavensis, p. 34
Ready in December
Antholyza, p. 34
Watsonia, p. 35
Agapanthus, p. 35
Alstroemerias, p. 35
Antbericum, p. 35
Montbrelia, p. 35
Sparaxis Pulcherrima,
p. 35
Tritoma, p, 35
HardyChinesePaeonia
p. 35
Quantity
of
Boots.
Christmas Rose, p. 37
Lenten Roses, p. 37
Street,
Lilies, pp. 37 to 40
Ready in Octobei
Isolirion Group, p. 38
Mar^.
No. of
Cataloguo
Quantity
of
Boots
Eulirion Group, p. 39
Martago: Group, p.39
Arcbelirion Group,
pp. 39, 40
Sundry Bulbs and
Tubers, pp. 41,42
Covent
Quantity
Vegetable Seeds fer
Autumn Sowing
Annuals and Peren-
nials for Autumn
Sowing
Choice Greenhouse
Seeds for Autumn
Sowing
Seakale Roots, 10/6,
13/6, 17/0, and 20/-
per 100. Ready Nov.
Asparagus Roots, 3/6,
5/6, 7/6, 10/6, to
15/- per 100
Rhubarb Roots, in
variety, 10/6 per
doz.
Ditto ditto, Mo-
narch, new, l/6each
Globe Artichokes, es-
tablished plants, 6/-
and 9/- per dozen
Mushroom Spawn, in
cakes, 6d. each, or
per bushel, 6/-
Freneh Mushroom
Spawn, in boxes, 3/6
and 5/6
Garden Requisites,
p. 46
Bouquet Stalk Wire
BouquetCamelliaWire.
Bouquet BindingWirel
Prepared Gum for
Bouquets
Flower Sticks
Copper Wire
Metallic Wire
Verbena Pegs
Wall Nails
Woollen Shreds
Medicated Shreds
Garden Gloves
Gentlemen’s „ „
Ladies' ,, ,,
Thermometers
Wooden Labels
Metallic Labels
„ Ink
Imperishable Garden
Waterproof Twine
for Labels
Pencils
Nail Bags
Paxton Fumigator
Saynor’s Pruning;
Knives
Saynor's Budding
Knives
Vine Scissors
Brehaut’s Scissors
Selby Gatherers
Garden Syringes
„ Engines
Mowing Machines
Watering cans
Transmission Cut
Flower Cases
„ Fruit Cases
Garden, W.C.
Quantity
Heated Frames for
raising seeds and
striking cuttings
Aphis Brush
Bass for Tying
Raphia for Tying
Mats, Archangel
Frigi Domo
Brittain’s Netting
Hampson’s Shading
Tiffany
Tanned Netting
Manures, etc.,p. 47
Standen’s Manure
Peruvian Guano
Clay’s Fertiliz r
Florvita
Watson’s Lawn Sand
Fine Lawn Grass Seed
forAutumn Sowing,
Is., Is. 3d., & Is. 6d.
per lb.
Thomson’s Styptio
Cold Grafting Wax
Summer Cloud
Prepared Cocoa Fibre
and Charcoal
Charcoal for Jardinets,
etc.
Cocoa Fibre
Sifted Cocoa Fibre
Green Carpet Moss,
1 /-& 2/6
Peat
Leaf Mould
Silver Sand
Virgin Loam
Mixed Soil for Potting
Fowler’s Insecticides
„ Mealy Bug
Destroyer
Gishurst Compound
Gishurstine
Insect Destroyer
Tobacco Powder
„ Distributors
Tobacco Paper
Tobacco Soap
Tobacco Juice
Abyssinian Mixture
New Hyacinth
Glasses, p. 48
The Queen, with art-
cameo figures
„ With flowers, &c.
The Prince, with
floral decorations
Tye’s No. 1, with art-
cameo figures
„ With flowers, &c.
., Plain
Tye’s Triple
Tye’s Miniature
BARRA IMPROVED GARDEN SYRINGES. For Prices, seep. 47.
N?l
CARDEN SYRINGE.
The Improved Paxton Fumigator. See p. 47 .
Ladies' Watering-Can, with Brass Rose. See p. 47 .
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Brehaut’s Improved Pruning Scissors.
See p. 47 .
The Selby Fruit Gatherer. See p. 47 .
Barr's Portable Transmission Cut Flower
AND FRUIT jAPANNJtD TlN BOXES. No. 1. 14 in. hy 1U in , has
2 compartments, ISs ; extra strong, 2 * 9 . No. 2, 18 in. by 13 in., has
3 compartments, 25s.; extra strong, 31s. No. 3, 23 in. by 10 in. ,
has 4 compartments, 3ls.; extra strong, 42s.
GARDEN REQUISITES, JIANURES, INSECT JDESTROYERS, ETC.
47
Tebb's Registered Combination Labels.' In boxes of 50. For pots : No. o, 3 i by a\ inches as 6d ■ No.
II, 2i by it inches, 21. 6 d. For suspending : No. 10, 3 by i| inches, 31. 25 of No. 9, 21. ; No 10 is ad •
No. 11, if. 6c(. ‘ y
Wolff's Solid Black Ink Pencils, for writing on wood, 3 «f. ; extra thick, 6A
The Paxton Nail Bag, with Pockets and Knife Sheath.— (See Illustration on Order Sheet ) ior 6d
The Chiswick Nail Bag, with Pocket and Knife Sheath, 71. 6 d .
The Improved Paxton Fumigator, in stained wooden case.-(S« Illustration, on Order Sheet I 20 s
Saynor s Pruning Knives, 21. 6 d. % 31., 31. 6 d., 4 j., and 41. 6 d.
Saynor's Budding Knives, 31. and 31. 6 d.
Saynor's Vine Scissors, $s. 6i.
Brf.hauts' Pruning Scissors— (See Illustration on Order Sheet), 41. 6d., 5; , and 61
The Selby Flower Gatherer.— (See Illustration on Order Sheet), 5 s. 6 it.
The Selby Fruit Gatherer.— (See Illustration on Order Sheet), 10s. 6 d.
Bark's Garden Syringes.— {See Illustration on Order Sheet), first quality, 101. 6 d. 121. 6d ki & 2r ,
Barr’s Garden Syringes, second quality, 51. 6 d., 9 s., in., and 151. ’ a •
Barr s Suction Garden Engines. — (See Illustration in previous Catalogues), 421. and 301
Lawn Mowing Machines, £3 ias, and upwards, according to size.
Ladies' Watering Cans, with brass rose. — No. 1, 41. 6 d. ; No. 2, 51. 6 d. ; No. 3, 6i 6d
Portable Transmission Cases, in compartments for cut flowers, 18s., 2ij„ 2 as.. 33s -us and ao, ic„
Illustration on Order Sheet.) 0 33 4 -—
New Heated Frame. — ( See Illustration, p. 48), 841., gos., gas., 98J. and iosr.
Aphis Brush. — (See Illustration on Order Sheet), as. 6 d.
Cuba Bass, a strong, durable, tying material, recommended, 3 s. 6 d. per lb. ; specimen bundles. 6 d & is
Kaphia, a new light tying material, recommended, per lb. 2 s. 6d. ; specimen bundles 6d. & is
Archangel Mats, best quality, per doz., 2u. ; each 2s. 6 d.
FrigiDomo,— Manufactured trom hair and wool ; a perfect non-conductor; maintaining a fixed temperature
where it is applied. 2 yards wide, 3 yards wide, and 4 yards wide, is. ad. per square yard P
Brittain’s Garden Netting.— The most valuable material tor protecting fruit-trees from frost the open
meshes allowing a free circulation of air, and on this account also an excellent article for shading No 1
brown, 10 yards long. 54 inches wide, 7 s. 6 d. No. 2. white, ro yards long, 54 inches wide, finer quality 7 s 6d
Hampsons Imperial Shading, resembling Brittain's netting, but lighter, an excellent shading and good
Tiffany-' A V I ?" ^ fr .°™ fr0St ' , : P ® r .P iece - 10 7 ards lon S- 56 inches wide, 7 s. 6 d. Sample on application.
I iff any.— A light, cheap, shading material for conservatories, greenhouses, etc. No. 1, 20 yards long 38 inches
wide; per piece, 5 r. 6 d. No. 2, manufactured with mineral solution, 6r. 6 d. per piece No" 3 double
strength, 18 yards long by 36 inches wide, per piece, 7 s. 6d. No. 4, treble strength, per piece, 10s 6d
Tanned Netting, i inch mesh, about 2 yards wide, per yard run, 30!. About 4 yards wide, per yard run 6 d
and as a
of doors.
Manures for Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables.
STA f N . D i EN ’| S GAFFES; and AMATEURS' MANURE. This is the best of all the concentrated fertilizers,
for hard wooded plants of all kinds, such as Camellias, Azaleas, Eoses, Vines and other fruit trees in pots
dressing tor Vine and Peach borders ; also valuable for all kinds of fruits, flowers, and vegetable^ out i
Sample canisters, 1/- and 2/6; large canisters, 5/6, 10/6, and 21/-. oat 0
rin»»m ? D ? B ’ 0F BoN».-5d. per lb. ; or in canisters, 1/- and 2/6; per cwt., 25/-.
FL01{\ ITA. For plants in pots, recommended as a safe and effective stimulating compound. Per bottle, 1/..
Lawn Sand, Styptic, Grafting Wax, Summer Cloud, and Soils.
WATSON'S WEED-DESTROYING LAWN-SAND. For destroying Daisies, Dandelions, Plantains, and nil other tan
rooted weeds on lawns, croquet grounds, and grass verges, being at the same time an excellent fertilizer hnprovW
the lawn and producing a rich emerald green-sward. Price, in London, 2/6, 5/6, and 10/6 per canister- iTouartef
1/6 irrTbf rS ’ ‘ ’ m ' gS ’ /-i 0ne ° Wt ' keg3 ’ 86/ " LaWN GkAS3 Sbbu . *'>«’“ Autumn,’ l/“ Ifr a,?*
THOMSON’S STYPTIC, for preventing the bleeding of Vines after pruning. &c Per bottle <1/
SUMMER ^ CLOUBa^re^fr IN ? W £?’ i r tla £? xes ’ V'*^ 6 and 2 /’’ valuable for graftmg and budding,
bUMMER CLOUl),a preparation for Stippling Glass a light green or grey tinge, thus protectin’’' nlants from the
COCoT VS f ‘andTha^^ S T terS ' and 1°/- Se 6 of 2 Brushes, f/6and 2/S. ° P tS ,r0m th °
00 CHARCOAL, specially prepared for growing Perns in Plant-Cases, and Bulbs in Jardihets.
Glasses, &c. When the Prepared Cocoa Nut Fibre and Charcoal is used for glasses, before putting in the Bulbs
the BuX e nml h ?n U ien b ft- i the P re P aration » and water given till it can absorb no more. On this place
the ! it down with brown paper as you would a jam pot, leaving an opening for tbo shoot. When
always
of'l/-.°l ( /6“ A d F 2/ I 6 BKI5 - flnely Blftedl2/6 Per bU8h '' 4 b "“W
F0, bimbS. S0ILS ’ ° f Sultable Com P°sts, also Peat, Leaf -soil. Virgin Loam, and Silver Sand. Price, in London, S/S per
Plant Insect Destroyers.
FOWLEE’S INSECTICIDE. In jars at 1/6, 3/-, 5/6, and 10/-.
rnr , „ ..MEALY bug DESTROYER, per bottle, 1/-, 2/6, 5/-, and 10/-.
oSSLSlfS'JBS?. COMPOUND, an effectual Insect-killer, boxes, 1/-, 3/-, and 10/6
J >APE P" V® P er lb - ; Scfebioe Tobacco Rao, 1/9 per lb.
TOBACCO SOAP DE Iu DistTibat ™' *'«’ 3 ' 6 > ond B <-
™ Y^IiNji N IC Mix?- e ffi ®S?E3taSri feTT* 81 1Hup0Be8 - bottles - ttUd 2/6 eMb -
INSECT DESTROYER It is guaranteed by K. & H. to kill, at first trial. Mealy Bug
or floWera P 'Sold i® fees ““2^/6 B ° " 6 In8eCtS ' With ° Ut tb ° least iujurj ' to the
ThB Gardener’s Comfort in winter is Dry and Warm Feet. This is secured by using GISHURSTINE as a
Dubbing on the Soles and Uppers of Boots and Shoes. It makes the leather soft and waterproof, without
interfering with the polish. Sold in tin boxes, 6d. and is. v
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.]
48
HYACINTH GLASSES, AND BARR'S NEW HEATED FRAMES.
ELEGANT HYACINTH GLASSES,
In new Designs, Colours, and Decorations.
The Woodcuts faithfully represent the shape of these elegant Hyacinth Glasses.
THE QUEEN.
WITH ART-CAMEO FIGURE
Each, 3s. fid. and 4s. Gd.
TYE’S TRIPLE.
WITHOUT DECORATION (including Support).
Os. (id , 7s. Od., and 10s. Od. each.
TYE'S MINIATURE.
FOR POMPON HYACINTH OR CROCUS.
Od., 9d., and Is. eaoh (including Support).
Plain, in various Colours,
9s. per doz., Is. each.
WITH ART-CAMEO FIGURES
AND OTHER DESIGNS,
Us. 0d., 3a. Cd., and 4s. Gd. each.
THE PRINCE.
WITH FLORAL DECORA-
TION8.
3s. Od. each.
In addition to the Hyacinth Glasses above Illustrated, we have several other Patterns chastely decorated,
is. 6 d., 3-y. 6 d., and 4 s. 6 d. each. Hyacinth supports for Triple Glass, 9 d. each ; for Ordinary Glass, 51. 6 d.,
per doz.; for Miniature Glass, 31. 6d., per doz.
BARR'S NEW HEATED FRAMES.— THE IMPROVED WALTON I AN CASE.
FOR RAISING SEEDS, STRIKING CUTTINGS OR PRESERVING DELICATE PLANTS DURING THE WINTER.
HEATED FRAME A. IMPROVED WALTONIAN CASES. HEATED FRAME B.
A. For Raising Seeds and Striking Cuttings. B. For Preserving Delicate Plants during Winter.
No. 1. 23 by 17 in., on Stand, 90/; on Dwarf Ft., 84/. No. 4. 23 by 17 in., on Stand, 90/ ; on Dwarf Ft., 84/.
No. 2. 29 by 20 in., on Stand, 98/; on Dwarf Ft. 92/. No. 5. 29 by 20 in., on Stand, 98/ ; on Dwarf Ft., 92/.
No. 3. 35 by 23 in., on Stand, 105/; on Dwarf Ft., 98/. No. 6. 35 by 23 in., on Stand, 105/ ; onDwarf Ft., 98/.
The Iron Thermometer, price 3 s. 6d., should be purchased as an accompaniment.
Frame A will be found the most suitable for raising seeds and striking cuttings.
Frame B is deeper, and on this account better for keeping delicate plants in winter, and starting into growth
Achimenes, Gloxinias, Begonias, Double Tuberoses, and plants of this description, also forgetting Hyacinths and
other bulbs early into flower. For forcing Lily of the Valley these frames are exceptionally valuable, as the tem-
perature and moisture for insuring success is easily commanded.
It is impossible to over-estimate the value of these frames ; they take the place of a stove or forcing-house,
and where a Waltonian Case is at work a dung frame is unnecessary, as seeds of all kinds may be raised and a
sufficient supply of cuttings struck to furnish a moderate-sized garden. The frame has a water chamber and a
hot air chamber, and a receptacle for a lamp. The price includes a Paraffin lamp. Gas maybe used instead of alamp.
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