(ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL.)
AUTUMNAL
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
OF
BULBS AISTD PLANTS
FOR
Winter, Spring, and Sommer Flowering.
BARR & SUGDEN,
12 & 13, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W.C.
“A useful guide for the amateur in the selection of bulbs for the adornment of the
conservatory and sitting-room in winter, and the flower garden In spring."
Immediate proceedings in Chancor^^ will be taken against all Infringements of the Copyright of this Work.
Simmons & Botten, Printers, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street.
Presented to the L. H. Bailey Hortorium
by the Missouri Botanical Garden, 1972.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
I, Awards by tlic Royal Horticultural Society : —
For Daffodils, including the Wearsdale and Longford Bridge Collections, two Gold Banksian
Medals, a large gold-gilt Silver Floral Medal ; also First Class Certificates for individual flowers.
See page 9.
For Bearded Iris, two Banksian Medals, and for the Japanese Flag Iris, /. Keempfen, three First
Class Certificates. See pa^es 18 and 20.
For Lilies, a Banksian Medal. See page 36.
For Double Pyiethrums, the most beautiful of May and June flowers, a Banksian Medal. See
P<^g^ 43 *
For Miscellaneous Groups of Hardy Flowers, several Medals.
For Indoor Conservatories furnished, several Medals. Seepage 3.
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 l)cst t 2 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.
II. The bulbs quoted by us have been procured * from the most experienced and best bulb growers in
Holland, and arc what they term " selected,” being the finest of this season's production.
III. By means of extensive comparative trials annually conducted at our Experimental Grounds, we have
been able to correct the nomenclature of hardy bulbs generally, and to avoid synonymes so misleading
to amateurs. Amongst subjects exhaustively dealt with, are the Lily, the Daffodil, the Scilla, the
Iris, the Meadow Safi'ron, the Crocus, the Cyclamen, the Anemone, the Christmas Rose, the Lenten
Rose, and the Funkia ; and we have also grouped the Gladioli into colours, and rejected many inferior
varieties of Hyacinths, Tulips, Polyanthus Narcissus, Crocus, &c. The fruit of this labour will be
found distributed throughout the body of the Catalogue. The present issue contains much valuable
information touching Lilies, Narcissus, the Christmas Rose, 'and the Iris, of which we have given
classified descriptive lists to assist amateurs in making selections.
IV. Our Floral Albums (four volumes super royal) contain about 5000 coloured plates of Bulbous and
Tuberous-rooted Plants, Annuals, Perennials, Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns and Foliage
Plants. These albums are kept at our warehouse as books of reference for the convenience of
customers wishing to consult them wlien in London.
V. We feel it unnecessary to make tlie customary announcement that we execute our orders promptly and
well, as it is only by such means we can hope to secure the confidence and support of horticulturists
at home and abroad.
VI. Carriage is allowed on orders amounting to 21J. and upwards, to any principal Railway Station in Eng-
land and Wales, to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and to any principal Station on the North British,
Caledonian and Scottish Central Lines, and to Dublin and Belfast. Also to Cork and Waterford, if
by steamboat from London, but only as far as Bristol if by railway, cn route for Ireland. We prefer
sending by rail, as it is more expeditious, and, therefore, unless otherwise instructed, we shall forward
via Bristol.
VII. Carriage to be deducted at settlemeyit in accordance with conditions, Par. VI. Formerly our custom
was to pay carriage in London ; but we were compelled to relinquish this practice, in consequence of
our "Carriage Paid packages not being delivered with the same promptitude as those not prepaid,
and, also, on account of continual complaints from our customers that they also had to pay carriage
before they could get the goods. We mentio?i this as the reason why we abandoned a practice followed
by us for so many years.
VIII. Orders which are paid in advance, if the amount is in accordance with Par. VI., can either be sent
carriage paid, or a liberal equivalent in goods added. This latter course will be adopted unless we are
otherwise instructed.
IX. A small charge is made for packages, and, if returned within a fortnight, allowance will be made for the
same. U is, however, necessary that the dispatch of the returned empty is notified and the name of
the sender written on the label for identification.
X. Fruit and Forest Trees, Shrubs, Plants in Pots, Soils, Watson’s Lawn Sand, Wirework, Plant Cases
and Stands, Gilbert’s Hand Lights, Barr's New Heated Frames, Barr’s Portable Cut Flower and
'Iransmission Cases, Garden ICngines and Water Barrows, Flower Boxes, Jardinets, and I'erra
Cotta, Rustic, China, and Glass goods — on these we do not allow carriage.
XI. Five per cent, allowed on payments made witliin one month from date of invoice, and this deduction is
to be made from the amount by the remitter ; or it may be claimed afterwards.
XII, Post Oflice Orders to be made payable 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 ; when convenient, however, it is safer to take out a Post Office
Order. The Postmaster cmpliatically advises the registration of letters containing valuables or
important communications.
NOTICES TO FOREIGN AND COLONIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
XIII. To insure attention, orders should be accompanied by a remittance, a draft, or an " order to pay,” on a
lyondon 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.
XIV. Cases of seeds and bulbs can now be despatched to all parts of India, at the rate of is. per lb.,
through the Indian Parcels Post, and also in waterproof bags by the ordinary mail at is. ^d. per lb.
Our Indian Customers will kindly notify by which service they wish their postal parcels sent.
XV, In shipping plants to India, groat 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 wc cannot, in any way, hold ourselves responsible for the condition in wliich tiio
plants or bulbs reach their destination.
XVI, Our successful shipments of seeds to India have induced several of the Agricultural and Horticultural
Societies there to entrust us with the execution of their orders for distribution amongst the members.
[Barr and Sugden,
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CONTENTS
PAGE
Abrobra 39
Achlmenes 39
Adonis 39 & 41
African LUy 34
Agapanthus 34
AUlum 39
Alpine Plants 44
Alpine Succulents ... 44
Alpine for Window
Gardens 44
Alstroemerla 34
Alyssum 41
Amaryllis 32
American Cowslip ... 40
Amorphopballus 39
Anemone, double 27
Anemone, chrysanthe-
mum flowered 28
Anemone, single 27
Anemone, fulgens ... 27
Anemone, species 27
Annuals 41
Anomatheca 39
Antennarla 41
Antherlcum 34
Antholyza 34
Aphis Brush 46
Aplos 39
Arboretes 47
Arum 39
Ascleplas 39
Asphodelus 39
Autumn Gladiolus ... 34
Bablana 26
Bedding Hyacinths... 6
Begonia 40
Belladonna Lily 32
Bellevalia 40
Bloomerla 40
Bobartla 40
Bousslngaultla 40
Bravoa 40
Brodlaea 34
Bulbocodium 16
Caladlum 40
Calla 40
Calllprora 40
Calochortus 40
Calystegla 40
Camassia 34
Canna 40
Carnations 44
Carpet Moss 47
Chlldanthus 40
Chlonodoxa 17
Christmas Rose 35
Chrysanthemums ... 44
Clematis 44
Climbers 45
Cocoa fibre and Char-
coal 47
Colchlcum 16
Collections of Bulbs 5
Commellna 40
Convallarla 30
Corydalls 40
Crimean Snowdrop ... 17
Crocosmla 40
Crocus, cheap 15
PAGE
PAGE
Crocus, named
16
Iris, English
18
Crocus, species
16
Iris, Spanish
19
Crown Imperials
29
Iris, Bulbous, various
19
Cyclobothra
40
Iris, Flag
20
Cyclamen, Green-
Iris pumUa
20
house
29
Iris Ksempferl
20
Cyclamen, hardy
29
Iris Barbata
22
Cypella
40
Irls,Beardless,varlous 24
Dactylls
42
Ismene
40
DaffodU
9
Ivies
44
Dahlia
40
Ixla
25
Daisies
42
Jonquil
'3
Day Lily
31
Knlphofla
35
Delphiniums
43
Knives, etc
46
Dentarla
40
Labels
46
Dielytra
30
Lachenalla
40
Dodecatheon
40
Lawn Sand and Seed
47
Dog's-Tooth Violets...
18
Lenten Rose
35
Eremurus
40
Leucojum
17
Erythronlum
18
Llatrls
41
Eucharls
40
Lilies
36
Eucomls
40
Lllium
36
Feathered Hyacinth .
30
LUy of the Field
32
Ferns
44
LUy of the VaUey ...
30
Flower of the West
Llthospermum
42
Wind
32
Manures
47
Foliage Plants
4S
Meadow Saffron
16
Freesla
40
Medeola
41
Fiitlllarla
29
Merendera
16
Fruit Trees
45
Modlola
41
Fumlgator
46
Morphlxlas
26
Muscari
Galanthus
17
Musk Hyacinth
30
Garden Engine
46
NaU Bags
46
Garden Netting
46
Narclssus,Polyanthus
12
Garden Requisites ...
46
Narcissus, species ...
9
Geranium
40
Nerlne
33
German Iris
22
Ophlopogon
41
Gesnera
40
Omlthogalum
35
Gladiolus, Early
33
OxaUs
41
Gladiolus, Late
34
Pseonla 35s
44
Golden Grass
42
Pansies
42
Glorlosa
Pancratium
41
Gloxinias
40
Pardanthus
41
Grape Hyacinth
30
Peacock Anemone ...
28
Grafting Wax
47
Phlox, herbaceous ...
44
Greenhouse Plants ...
45
Plcotees
44
Guernsey LUy
32
Pinks
44
Habranthus
40
Plant Case 3 &
46
Handlights
45
Polyanthus
42
Hardy Plants ...41 to 45
Polyanthus Narcissus
12
Heated Frames
48
Poppy Anemone
28
Hedychlum
40
Portable cut flower-
He]let)orus
cases
Hemerocallls
31
Potentlllas double ...
44
Hepatlca
31
Primrose
42
Herbaceous Plants ...
44
Puschklnla
^7
Hyacinth Glasses
3
Pyrethrum, double ...
43
Hyacinths, bedding, . .
6
Ranunculus, Persian.
26
Hyacinths, Mixed . . .
6
Ranunculus, Turban.
27
Hyacinths, Pompon...
6
Ranunculus, large
Hyacinths, Roman ...
6
flowering
27
Hyacinths, Parisian..
6
Rhodea
41
Hyacinths, named . . .
7
Roman Hyacinth
6
Hyaclnthus candlcans.
Rock Plants
44
etc
35
Roses
45
Hypoxia
40
St. Bruno's LUy
34
Imatophyllum
40
St. Bernard's LUy ...
34
Insecticides
47
Sangulnarla
41
PAGE
Saxlfraga granulata
fl. pi 4t
Schizostylls 41
SclUa, early flowering 17
Scilla, late flowering,
etc 29
Sempervlvum ...42 & 44
Shreds 46
Shrubs 4S
Silver Grass 42
Sisyrlnchlum 33
Snowdrop 17
Snowflake 17
Soils for Potting 47
Sparaxis 26
Sparaxls pulcherrlma,
etc 35
Special Notices 2
Spiraea 31
Spring Flowering
Plants 41
Spring Meadow Saff-
ron 16
Star of Bethlehem ... 35
Star Anemone 28
Starch Hyacinth 30
Stembergla( Amaryllis
lutea) 32
Strawberries 45
Summer Gladiolus ... 33
Syringes 46
Thiadiantha ... 41
Thomson's Styptic ... 47
Tlfl'any 47
Tigrldla 32
Tobacco Paper 47
TransmissionCases,etc. 3
Trlchonema 16
TrUHum 41
Trltelela 17
Trltoma 35
Trltonla 26
Tropseolum 31
Tuberoses 32
Tulip, early Tfan Thol 13
Tulip, early single,
for outdoors or for
pots 13
TuUp,doubleVanThol 14
Tulip, double 14
Tulip, May-flowering 15
Tulip, Parrot 15
Tulip, Gesnerlana ... 14
Tulip, Variegated
FoUaged 14
Tulip, various 15
Vallota 33
Viola 43
Violets, Sweet 43
Virginian Creepers... 44
Watsonla 34
Window Gardens 44
Window Boxes 46
Window Conservatory 3
Winter Aconites 18
Wood Hyacinth 29
Zephyranthes 33
Plants, Sundries, etc. 41
[Barr and Sugden,
COLLECTIONS OF BULBS
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COVENT GARDEN COLLECTIONS FOR THE CONSERVATORY. SITTING-ROOM, Etc.,
Consisting ol Winter and Spring Blooming Bulbs.
In tht ColUcthns 6 ^ 7 , 9 t and lO, iht vartttUt an mon thoUt than in I, ly j, 4 , and
Fine Collections.
Extra fine Collections.
1 .
2 .
3 .
4.
6 .
6 .
7.
8 .
9.
10.
4 ^-
£% 3 L
£2 21 .
;^I II.
iol 64 .
£5 SL
£‘^
£3 31 -
£i xas.
ly.Od.
Eyaclntlis, in named varieties
50
40
30
IS
so
40
30
IS
Polyanthus Narcissus ,, „ ...
30
20
IS
10
*o
30
24
18
10
"o
named varieties
100
70
so
24
U
100
70
SO
24
0
Jonquils, sweet scented
30
24
18
12
.
30
24
18
12
Ixlas, mixed varieties
24
12
9
6
24
18
12
6
Sparails „
24
12
9
6
24
18
12
6
•J 3 :
Trltonlas „ „
24
12
9
6
§ g
24
18
Z 2
6
g s
Bablanas ,,
24
12
9
6
24
18
12
6
3.9
Seedling* Crocus, named varieties ...
200
ISO
100
SO
200
ISO
100
SO
d)
Snowdrops, large
200
ISO
too
SO
■3
200
ISO
100
SO
Scilla Slbirlca, tke richest blue
so
40
2S
12
so
40
30
IS
i
Cyclamen Perslcum, charming.
6
4
3
2
X
6
4
4
2
s
Trltelela unlflora (MlUa),/ra^a»/
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 CiUecthns i6, 17, x8, 19, and lo, the varittitt are more thoiee than in ll, 12, ij, 14, and 15.
Fine Collections.
Extra fine Collections.
11 .
12 .
13 .
, 14 .
16 .
16 .
17 .
18 .
19 .
20.
£a, 4 f-
£3 31-
£a 2 J.
£i II.
los.^d.
£s SI-
;^4 41 -
£3 31 -
£x loi.
151.61/.
Hyacinths, in named varieties ......
7 S
60
40
20
10
7 S
60
40
20
10
Polyanthus Narcissus ,,
40
30
20
IS
8
40
30
20
IS
8
Tulips
ISO
100
70
40
20
ISO
ZOO
70
40
20
Jonquils, sweet scented
SO
30
20
12
6
SO
30
20
12
6
Scilla Slbirlca
SO
30
20
12
6
so
30
20
Z 2
6
Trltelela unlflora (MUla)
so
30
20
12
6
SO
30
20
12
6
PAXTONIAN COLLECTIONS FOR THE FLOWER GARDEN,
Best adapted for out door decoration in Spring.
Jn the Collettlons 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, the HvadnthSf Polj/anthtu Narthtut, Tulips^ Crocuj, jinerrunetf RanuneuJus, and Cronm Imperially
eath wilt be lent in mixed toloun. In the Cefleeiiont 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, these bulbs will be more select^ and tent in separate colours.
Fine Collections.
Extra fine Collections.
21 .
22.
23 .
24 .
26 ^
26 .
27 .
28 .
29 .
30 .
^4 41 -
£3 31-
£a 21.
£x IS.
ios,6d.
£s SI-
£4 41- £2 iSi.
£i lOi.
i^s.bd.
Hyacinths, in various colours
100
75
SO
25
12
100
7S
SO
2S
12
Polyanthus Narcissus „ ,, ...
30
20
12
6
3
30
20
Z2
6
3
Narcissus Species ,, ,,
zoo
7S
so
30
12
zoo
7S
so
30
12
Tulips, various colours
300
200
150
ZOO
so
300
200
ISO
ZOO
so
Crocus ,,
500
400
200
ZOO
SO
500
400
200
zoo
SO
Anemones „ „
200
ZOO
7S
so
2S
200
zoo
7S
so
2S
Ranunculus „ ,,
200
ISO
ZOO
so
2S
200
ISO
ZOO
so
2S
Snowdrops
300
200
ISO
ZOO
so
300
200
ISO
zoo
so
Crown Imperials, various colours,,.
9
9
6
9
9
6
3
Scilla Slbirlca, the richest blue
30
20
IS.
6
3
30
®s
20
12
6
Trltelela unlflora fragrant
30
20
12
12
6
30
20
20
12
6
CLIVEDEN COLLECTIONS FOR NATURALIZATION IN WOODLAND WALKS, AND
SEMI-WILD SITUATIONS.
In the Colleetioni 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, the Idarcissus, Gladiolus, Croats, Scillas, Muttari, and Lilies, will eath be sent in mixed telours/
36, 37, 38, 39, and 40, will be tent in separate toloursi
Fine Collections,
Extra fine Collections.
31.
32.
33.
34.
36.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
£4 41-
£3 31-
£a 21.
£x II.
;£'S SI-
£4 4f-
£3 31-
£x loi.
isi.erf.
Narcissus, mixed varieties
300
200
ISO
70
30
300
200
ISO
70
30
Bulbocodium vernum
30
20
IS
zo
6
30
20
IS
10
6
Winter Aconites, yellow
300
200
ISO
80
40
300
200
ISO
80
40
Gladioli, mixed varieties
ZOO
7S
so
30
20
ZOO
7S
SO
30
20
Crocus ,,
500
400
300
ISO
7S
500
400
300
150
7S
Scillas ,,
Hemerooallls and Funkias
300
200
ISO
zoo
SO
300
200
ISO
zoo
SO
30
20
IS
10
6
30
20
IS
10
6
Dog’s-Tooth Violets, purple
zoo
75
SO
20
ZO
zoo
7 S
50
20
zo
Lilies, mixed varieties
30
20
IS
10
6
30
20
IS
10
6
Trltelela
200
150
ZOO
so
30
200
150
zoo
so
30
Zephyranthes Candida
30
20
IS
ZO
6
30
20
IS
10
6
Crown Imperials
20
16
12
6
3
20
16
12
6
3
Any of our customers having a preference to selections of bulbs as offered by other London houseiywhether advertised in catalogues., daily
papers, or other periodicaltythe same may be had from us at the prices and terms of the advertisers, ^
12 and 13, Kin^ Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
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BEDDING, POMPON, AND ROMAN HYACINTHS.
Customers, in ordering, will find it convenient to use the Order Sheet which accompanies
the current year’s Catalogue, as it is only necessary to fill in the Marginal Numbers and
the quantities. The Order Sheet is an Index to the Catalogue, and, taken in conjunction,
it simplifies making out the order.
N.B. — The Marginal Numbers in the Catalogue are annually changed; therefore, if the order
is taken from a previous year's Catalogue, the date should be specified. Failing this
notification, the order will be executed from the current Catalogue.
HYACINTHS.
HYACINTHS IN SEPARATE COLOURS FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE.
For ribbons, beds, or groups, where specific colours are required, the following are recommended as being
highly decorative and inexpensive. They are very useful for filling rustic baskets, flower boxes, and vases for
out-door decoration.
(IS* The varieties with a * are single. Those with a + are double, or semi-double.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
& 9 . d. IS 9 . d.
225 100 in 12 distinct beautifui varieties i 12 o [ 227 24 in 12 distinct beautiful varieties 086
226 50 in 12 ditto o 16 6 | 228 12 in 12 ditto 046
RED.
per doz. — 9, d. per doz. — 9. d.
229 •k’RsA, good truss 4 6 I 231 *Scsxlat, /Site truss 4 6
230 *Roae, fne truss 4 6 | 232 *Plnk, compact truss 4 6
BLUE.
233 *Poroelaln, Hue, full truss 4 6 I 236 fBlue, good truss 4 6
234 ‘Purple, large truss 4 6 \ 236 *LUac, targe truss 4 6
WHITE.
237 fPure White, large truss 4 6 I 239 ‘White, tinged Rose, large compact truss 4 6
238 ‘Pure White, compact truss 4 6 | 240 +White, tinged Rose, large truss 4 6
HYACINTHS IN.»MIXED SHADES FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE.
For groups in the flower borders and in beds, these mixed hyacinths are very effective.
per 100. per doz. per too. per doz.
241 +Red, in various shades 24/6 3/3 j 244 ‘Red, in various shades 24/6 3/3
242 tBlue, ditto 24/6 3/3 I 245 ‘Blue, ditto 24/6 3/3
243 tWhlte, ditto 24/6 3/3 I 246 ‘White, ditto 24/6 3/3
POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS.
These Pompon Hyacinths produce neat spikes of bloom, and may be grown in small glasses, fancy pots,
or in masses of six to twelve in old china bowls, crystal dishes, jardinets, and other elegant contrivances
suitable for the drawing-room, or associated with Scilla sibitica. Crocus, Snowdrops, Tulips, Dwarf Narcissus
nanus. Iris persica, and the beautiful Iris reticulata, and other early flowering bulbs of dwarf growth, planted
in " B. & S.'s Prepared Cocoa Fibre and Charcoal" (for which seep. 47), covering the surface with fresh green
carpet moss.
In small flower beds, and children' s gardens, the Pompon Hyacinths, with Scilla sibirica. Spring Snowflake,
Dwarf Narcissus, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Anemone fulgens. Dwarf Tulips. Triteleias, Crocus, Iris reticulata.
Grape Hyacinths, Hepaticas, Iris Persica, Jonquils, Sisyrinchium grandiflorum. Snowdrops, and the Double
Saxifraga granulam, make an exceedingly decorative display, and maintain a succession of flowers during the
months of Spring.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
247 6 each of 12 pretty varieties 21 o I 260 12 in 12 pretty varieties 4 6
2483 ,, ,, 12 o I 261 Fine mixed varieties, 3X. per doz. ; per 100 21 o
249 2 „ „ 8 o I 262 Choice „ , „ 4s. „ „ 30 o
RED.
c«h— z. d, each—., d.
253 AchlUes, soft scarlet o 5 I 265 Juno, brilliant red o 4
264 Delos, rich carmine o 5 | 266 Famassus, rose, pink striped o 5
BLUE.
267 Artemis, deep blue, white centre o 4 I 269 Orpheus, purple-lilac o 4
268 Ida, dark porcelain o 5 | 260 Queen of Lilacs, Jztriifz/k/ /z/ar-J/wr o 4
WHITE.
261 Adonis, white, rose shaded o 4 I 263 Medusa, pure white o 4
262 Hera, rose-white o 5 | 264 Vesta, snow white o 5
YELLOW.
H 65 AtPOUo, pure yellow o 5 ] 266 Wlnoa, apricot colour. o S
DWARF WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH FOR EARLY FORCING.
267 The white Sweet Scented Roman Hyacinth is now greatly prized in bouquets. It flowers in succession
during October, November, and December. The bulbs should be potted 3 to 6 in a pot in August,
September, and October. When the bulbs ate well rooted they should be forced gently, and watered
freely. 18/- per 100; 2/6 per doz.; 3^. each.
SSr The beautiful Sweet Scented Paper White Narcissus flowers at the same time as the Roman Hyacinth, and
is also greatly valued m bouquets, and succeeds with the same cultural treatment. The double Roman
Narcissus is also much prized for its early flowering ; the individual flowers, which are very handsome,
are mounted on wire, and are much prized in small bouquets and buttonholes. (Nos. 647 & 660).
DWARF PARISIAN OR BLUE ROMAN HYACINTH.
268 The Blue Roman Hyacinth flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the white variety. I2j. (sd. per
100 ; ir. 9* per dozen ; 3<f. each. and Sugden,
CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS FOR POTS OR GLASSES.
7
HYACINTHS.
FOR CULTURE IN POTS, GLASSES AND JARDINETS.
ear The * indicates the varieties best suited for forcing and 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 or cocoa fibre ; let them remain till the pots are
full of roots, which is usually six to eight weeks from the time of potting. To secure a succession of flowers,
remove a portion of the Hyacinths from under the covering say once a fortnight. If very early flowers are required,
force gently, and give abundance of water at the roots j but, to secure large finely developed trusses and rich
colours, in preference to very early flowers, the Hyacinth must not be forced, but the pots, 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 there to develope their
flowers gradually and naturally, giving water regularly and freely ; as failures, for the most part, arise from
allowing the soil to become dry, and the rootlets in consequence injured. Abundance of air should be given,
but a dry atmosphere and a draughty situation should be sedulously avoided.
If the Hyacinth is cultivated in glasses of water the base of the bulb should just touch the water, and a little
charcoal should be placed in the glass to keep tlie water sweet. We, however, prefer filling the glasses with
prepared Cocoa Fibre and Charcoal (for which see p. 47). The glasses, if possible, 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, 3 .
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 + denotes the double varieties. These, with very few exceptions, are unsuit,able for growing in glasses,
and jardinets, or for forcing. Those we offer are, however, the very best of the doubles, and should be grown
only 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.
omr The hoo Premier Frizes 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,
WEleh are only such as have proved to bo the most worthy of cultivation ; and the bulbs have all been
carefully selected for us by the best and most experienced Dutch g;rowers.
£ s.d. -
269 100 extra choice exhibition Hyacinths... 660
2T0 50 „ „ ,. 330
271 25 ,. 25/ & I IS o
272 12 ,, ., ,, •< tsl & I I o
273 100 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ... S S °
274 50 220
276 25 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ...
276 12 ,, ., ,, ,, ,. 10/6 &
277 100 very fine, in 50 varieties „
278 so ,, „ 2S ,, „
279 2S ,. ,, 2S „
280 12 ,, ,, 12 ,, ,, 7/6 &
s.
I
THE SOFTER AND MORE DELICATE SHADES OF RED, SUCH AS ROSE, ROSE-PINK, BLUSH, Etc.
each — j. d.
281 fAlida Catlierlna, rose, fine truss o 6
282 fBouquet Royal, blush rose, with pink eye,
long handsome truss, ex o 8
283 +Clty of London, rose, very large, ex i 6
rosy pink, fine truss, o 9
285 +Duke of Wellington, light rose, large
compact handsome truss, ex o 9
2^^ rose, splendid ttuss, o 8
287 pale pink, striped carmine, large
bells and large spike, ex i o
288 'i'Grootvorst, blush, large compact truss, ex. o 6
289 *Giganteu 8 , blush, large compact truss, ex. o 8
290 *Lady Palmerston, rose, large truss, ex.... i 6
291 fLady Wellington, rose, with purple eye... o 9
292 *L’Ornement de la Nature, delicate rose,
striped pink, large truss, ex o 10
293 *La Prophfete, rose-pink, striped carmine,
handsome truss, ex i o
294 *Lord Wellington, blush, striped light car-
mine, large bells, fine Uuse, tx o 8
THE RICHER AND DEEPER SHADES OF RED, SUCH AS CARMINE, CRIMSON, SCARLET, LAKE, PINK, Etc.
each—/*
296 '^Madame salmon-rose, striped
pink, large compact truss, ex i
296 *Mons. de Foescll, delicate pink, fine truss,
o
297 fNotole par Merlte,y?tf^A, shaded pink, large
bells, compact truss, ex o
298 *Norma, satin-rose, handsome, ex o
299 fPrince of Orange, light red, fine truss ... o
300 +Princess Alexandra, rose, ex i
301 ^Princess Cnarlotte, beautiful rose-pink,
large compact U uss, ex i
302 *Princ 088 Helena, beautiful rose-pink, large
compact truss, ex i
303 tSusanna Marla, bright rose-pink, fine
bells, large compact truss, ex i
304 ^Sultan’s Favourite, delicate rose, striped
pink, handsome truss, ex o
305 *Tub 20 florU 8 , blush, sir iped pink, immense
bells, handsome truss, ex o
d.
306 *Amy, scarlet, handsome truss, ex o
307 *Appeliu8, light crimson, fine, ex o
308 *Beauty of Waltham, carmine, white
centre {new), ex 4
309 *Belle Quirlne, blush, striped pink, fine ... o
310 fBouquetTendre (Waterloo), chang-
ing to deep red, very fioriferous o
311 tDlsraell, deep red, large trtiss {new), ex... i
312 *Duches 8 of Richmond, salmon, striped
pink, very fine truss, ex o
313 ^Frederick the Great, semi-double, bright
pink, fine full truss, ex i
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314 *Qarlbaldi, bright scarlet, large splendid
truss {new), ex 7 6
315 *G^ant des Roses, beautiful rose, large
handsomet russ, ex r o
316 ^Howard, rick scarlet, handsome, ex 2 6
317 scarlet, changing to orange ... i 3
318 tKoh-l-noor, bright salmon-pink, large
truss, model form, semi-double, ex 3 6
319 *L’Aml du Coeur, bright pink o 6
320 *La Dame du Lac, rose-pink, fine truss, ex. o 9
321 *L’Etlncellant, very bright crimson-scarlet,
large compact truss, ex i o
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CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS FOR POTS OR GLASSES.
each— I. d.
322 *La Fiancee Royale, rose, large truss, ex. o lo !
32S *TAssSl, dright crimson, full truss, ex i 3
324 *Lord Macaulay, carmine, changing to
vivid crimson-scarlet, large truss, ex..., i 6
325 ♦Llnneeus, bright orange-red, fine spike, ex, 3 6
326 *M1s 8 Nightingale, orange -red, large
truss, ex i 6
327 *Mr. Robert Steiger, rich carmine, large
compact truss, ex o 8
328 *Mrs. Beecher Stowe, rosy red, large splen-
did truss, ex i o
ZVb *yix^.l3iedAeTS., pink-carmine, fine truss, ex. o 8
330 *Pell 88 ler, crimson-scarlet, lar^e truss, ex. i 9
331 *Prlma Donna, carmine, fine bells, and
large fine truss, ex 2 o
332 *Prliices 8 ClothUde, pink, striped carmine,
large handsome truss, ex i o
333 fPrlncess Royal, rose-pink, scarlet centre,
large bells, compact truss, ex o 8
THE MORE DELICATE AND SOFTER SHADES OF
334 *Prosper Alphias, brilliant scarlet, compact
large truss, ex o 9
336 *Queen Victoria, bright pink, large hand-
some truss, ex i 3
335 *Queen of Hyacinths, rich crimson, large
truss, e.x i o
337 *Sir Henry Havelock, salmon-pink, striped
carmine, large fine truss, ex o 8
338 ^Solfaterre, brilliant scarlet, yellow centre,
large compact truss, ex i o
339 *Unlco Spectabllis, beautiful rose, fine
compact truss, ex o 9
340 ^Victor Emmanuel, light carmine-scarlet,
large truss, ex 4 o
341 ^Victoria AJlexandrlna, intense crimson,
large handsome tt uss, ex o 8
342 *Von Schiller, deep salmon-pink, large com-
pact truss, ex i o
343 *Vuurbaak, crimson-scarlet, large full
truss, new and beautiful, ex 4 6
BLUB, SUCH AS AZURE, LIGHT PORCELAIN, Etc.
344 fBloxberg, beautiful clear porcelain, large
bells, good truss, ex 0 8
345 *BIondJ^ silvery grey, outside of tube bluish
purple, large truss {new), ex 2 o
346 ^Canning, dark porcelain shaded, large
bells and large truss, ex o 9
347 ^Coelestina, clear transparent blue, ex i o
348 *CUo, sky-blue, white centre, large bells, fine
truss, ex 2 o
349 fComte de St. Priest, celestial blue, large
bells, fine truss, ex 1 o
350 ^Couronne de Celle, azure-blue, large bells,
large truss, ex o 8
351 *Czar Peter, pale lavender-blue, outside of
i>etals grey, large bells, handsome truss,ex. 2 6
352 *De Candolle, lilac-blue, shading to mauve,
handsome truss, ex 1 3
THE DARKER AND RICHER SHADES OF BLUE, £
362 *Anna Bolena, rich purple, large truss i 0
363 *Argus, dark violet-blue, clear white eye,
large bells, large truss, ex 0 8
364 *Baron Von Humboldt, dark purple, out-
side of petals black, fine truss, ex o 10
365 *Baron Van Tuyll, rich purple, large com-
pact truss, ex o 8
366 purple-lilac, large truss, ^x. o 6
367 ^Charles Dickens, dark porcelain, shaded
lilac, large truss, ex o 6
368 *Feruch ^an, glittering purple, large
truss, ex i o
369 tC» 3 ,nlck, dark lavender, shaded puce, com-
pact handsome truss, ex o 9
370 ^General Havelock, rich glittering purple,
very large truss, ex i o
371 *General Laurlston, fine deep blue, white
centre, fine truss, ^x o 9
372 *King of the Blues, rich dark blue, large
bells, magnificent spike, ex 2 3
LILAC
386 * red-lilac, close fine truss, t.x. i 9
387 i-Karel Kroonprince of Sweden, dark
lavender mauve, large truss, e.x o 9
388 *3^soih)LO, beautiful Hch lilac, large truss, QX, i 3
389 *L'Unlque, mauve, fine o 6
303 *Grand Lilas, beautiful silvery lilac, large
compact truss, ex o 8
364 *Grand Valnqueur, pretty porcelain-lilac,
large truss, ex o 10
366 *^Grand Vedette, azure-blue, shaded lilac,
large bells, fine truss, ^x o 9
366 ^Leonidas, beautiful clear blue, large bells,
fine truss, ex o 9
367 *ltOTdDeT\iy,pearl-blue,very large truss, ex. 2 3
368 *^Lothalr, bright blue, large truss {new),
ex 2 3
369 *Orondates, fisie porcelain-blue, large bells,
compact large truss, ex o 8
360 ‘f'Rembrandt, dark porcelain-lilac, lajge
bells, fine truss, ex o 8
361 •f'Van Speyk, lilac, large truss, ex i o
CH AS DARK PORCELAIN, PURPLE, BLACK, Etc.
373 *Klng of Siam, black, neat truss o 8
374 *L'Aml du Coeur, violet-blue o 6
376 *lij9.^\x\Xi,purple-black, fine truss, ex o 8
376 fLaurens Koster, rich violet-blue, long
compact truss, ex i 3
377 *Lord Melville, indigo, prominent white
centre, fi?ie truss {new), ex i 3
378 '^^Lord Palmerston, clear blue, white centre,
fine truss, very distinct {new), ex i 3
379 ^Madame Koster, rich violet-blue, ex. ... o 9
380 *Marle, dark purple-blue, striped indigo,
immense spike {new), ex o 10
381 *^^OSdi,gtowing purple, large truss, ex.... o 8
382 tPrinceof Saxe-Welmar, rich purple-lilac,
very fine truss, semi-double, ex o 8
383 *Sir John Lawrence, rich dark blue, very
large truss, ex o 9
384 rich purple-black, /itte ......... o 6
385 *WlHlam the First, fine glowing purple,
long handsome truss, ex o 8
[) MAUVE.
390 '^^Madlle. Theresa, ex 3 o
391 *^xe&i^exiX,'lA'[iQO\si,mauve-lilac, fine truss, ex. i 9
392 *Slr Edwin Landseer, dark red^lilac, ex... 2 o
393 *Slr purple-mauve, splen-
did truss {new), ex 3 o
PURE WHITE.
394 *AlbUS maximus, splendid large truss, ex. i o
396 *Albus superblsslmus, large full truss, ex. o 8
396 ^Bareness Van Tuyll, i o
397 +Bouquet Royal, long compact truss, ex... i o
398 *Crown Princess of the Netherlands,
large compact handsome truss, ex o 9
399 *Florence Nightingale, large truss, ex. ... i 3
401 * ,, Vedette, large bells and truss, ex. o 8
402 +La Deesse, moderate bells, fine truss o 9
403 *Lady Havelock, fine truss, ex o 9
404 *La Franchise, large handsome truss, ex... 1 3
405 *La Grandesse, the largest and handsomest
truss {new), ex 3 6
406 +La Tour d’ Auvergne, large bells, ' iaige
handsome truss, ex o 9
407 ^’Innocence, large bells, large splendid
truss {new), ex 2 6
408 *Luyken, large compact truss, ex i o
409 *Madame Van der Hoop, large bells, large
compact truss, ex i q
410 *Mirandolina, large fine truss, ex o 8
411 *Mont Blanc, large bells, compact large
handsome truss, ex 1 o
\Barrand Sugden,
CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS, AND DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
each — /. d.
412 *Nectar, neat bells^ fine truss, ex i 6
413 *Palx de I’Europe, targe truss, ex i o
414 ^Pavilion Blanc, large truss, ex o 9
416 ot WdiXerloo, compact truss, ex. ... 1 o
416 *Prlnce8s Frederick William, targe fine
truss, ex i o
421 *t*Anna Maria, blush, neat bells with violet
centre, good truss o 8
422 *Anna Paulowna, white, shaded rose, com-
pact large truss, ex o 8
423 *Cleopatra, waxy white, large bells, thick
fine truss, ex o 8
424 *Dolly Varden, white, shaded rose, large
bells, thick truss, ex i o
426 ^Elfrida, waxy white, large bells, bold hand-
some truss, ex 0 8
426 ^Grandeur k MerveiUe, white, shaded rose,
immense compact truss, ex o 8
WHITE SHADED ROSE, Etc.
417 ‘Queen Victoria, handsome truss, ex
418 ‘Queen of the Netherlands, large bells,
very fine truss, ex
419 ‘Snowball, truss, bells beautifully sym-
metrical, and of great substance, ex
420 fVan Hooboken, very large, cx
434 ‘Allda Jacobssa, rich canary-yellow o
436 ‘Anna Carolina, beautiful primrose o
436 ‘Bird of Paradise, beautiful rich prim-
rose, fine truss, tx 3
437 ‘Due de Molakoff, straw colour, striped
rose-lake, novel colour, large truss, ex. ... i
438 ‘Grand Due de Luxembourg, rich yellow,
large fine truss i
439 ‘Heroine, primrose, large truss, ex o
YELLOW, ORANGE, CITRON, PRIMROSE, Etc.
427 +La Virglnltd, white, shaded, very large
bells, good truss
428 *Lox6.Gx&y, white, tinged rose, fine truss, qx.
429 ‘Mammoth, white, tinged rose, very large
bells, large truss
430 ‘Orondates, white, tinged rose, large hand-
some truss, ex
431 ‘Seraphlne, white, shaded rose, large bells,
very large truss, ex
432 +Trlumph Blandlna, white, beautifully
tinged rose, pink centre, fine truss, ex. ...
433 ‘Voltaire, white, shaded rose, large bells...
— I. d,
O 8
2 3
I 6
440 ‘Ida, rich primrose, large truss, ex
441 tJaune Supreme, rich yellow, good truss...
442 primrose, fine truss, ex.
443 ‘King of Holland, apricot colour, very dis-
tinct, compact neat truss, ex
444 ‘La Cltronnl^re, citron-yellow, very fine ...
445 *L’Or ^ ^^^\tX^\A,fineyellow, large truss, ex,
446 ‘Sonora, straw colour, ex
447 *WiQ%oxy, fine yellow, large truss
For New Hyacinth Glasses, with Art-Cameo Figures, etc,, see p. 3.
o 8
0 9
1 3
1 o
2 6
DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
Twice the Royal Horticultural Society awarded to us,forourE.xhibit of Daffodil flowers, the Gold Banksian
Medal, and once the large Gold-gilt Silver Floral Medal, with other Awards and Certificates. When
Her Majesty opened the Royal Horticultural Society's Show on the 2 nd May, 1877, we received a
Commemorative Gold Medal for our exhibit of ?nore than a hundred different sorts of Daffodils.
The Daffodil is the most beautiful of Spring flowers, and the hardiest and most enduring. Its blossoms are
uninjured by frost, snow, rain, and wind, and continue decorative for weeks. A selection made from the three
groups will ensure a succession of flowers from February till fune. The Trumpet Section of Daffodils commence
flowering in February, and succeed 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, which embraces
the Poet’s Narcissus, and the Tazetta or Bunch-flowered Daffodils, begin flowering early in April, and follow on
one after the other till June.
As cut flowers for vases, all the Daffodils are most elegant, and are abundant at a season when flowers are
scarce, forming a pleasing contrast, and associating admirably with hot-house flowers. This is illustrated
annually ; during the three months in Spring we exhibit cut flowers of the various kinds of Daffodils at the
Spring Shows, Fortnightly Meetings, &c., of the Royal Horticultural Society, when our e.xhibition of these hardy
flowers attracts more notice from the visitors, and elicits more admiration than the expensive rarities which have
been grown under glass.
NEW DAFFODILS.— The Wearsdale and Longford Bridge Collections of New Daffodils have received
considerable publicity through our exhibits of the cut flowers at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gardens
during the last few years ; but more especially during last Spring, as we were then enabled to stage them with
their names, and we are now in a position to offer for sale these charming hardy flowers. In doing so, we
think it may not be uninteresting to give a short history of them, more especially as the family of Daffodils 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 culti-
vation. 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 or Daffodils ; but at that time he was not aware of the existence of the Wearsdale 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. There are no
absolute data extant as to how these new varieties 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 exceedingbeauty ; and in the Wearsdale
Collection, though no record exists as to the crossings, 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 Wearsdale
Collection might fairly be termed a Practical Treatise on Hybridization, by William Backhouse, Esq., of Wears-
dale, 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 e.xcellence in gradation of size, diversity of form, originality in shape and colouration. Indeed, the
genius of this man has produced in the Daffodil as much as can besaid of the great masters in sculpture and painting.
A Coloured Plate, a Group of Nine of our New Daffodils, can be had free on application by intending pur-
chasers, desirous of knowing more (f these fine hardy flowers. For a history of these new Daffodils see *‘The Garden,"
2 ^rd 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 grown in masses of diversified forms and colours, Daffodils impart variety and interest
unequalled. For naturalization in woodland walks, semi-wild places, the margins of plantations, and planted
in the grass, the effect of these is natural and pleasing.
12 and 13, JCing Street, Cevent Garden, 1879.]
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HOOP PETTICOAT AND TRUMPET DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS OF DAFFODILS FROM GROUPS I., II., AND III.
d.
461 50 in xo var. 6/6, in 17 var. 8/6, in 25 var.
462 30 in 10 var. 3/6, in 15 var. 5/6, in 30 var.
463 X2 in 12 varieties 2/6,3/610
464 Choice mixed, for naturalization per 1000, 80/ ; per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 2 o
465 Fine ,, „ 60/; 7/6: „ i 6
New Daffodils fTom the Wearsdale and Longford Bridge Collections.
448 1000 in 10 var. 100/, in 20 var. 140/, in 30 var. 160
449 500 in 10 var. 50/, in 20 var. 70^, in 30 var. 80
450 100 in 10 var. 12/6, in 20 var. 17/, in 30 var. 21
466
467
12 in 12 varieties 9x. to
20 in 20 21X. to
12
30
468
459
30 in 30 varieties 3Sx. to
40 in 40 42X. to
42
63
N.B. — The Daffodils are divided into Groups, to assist purchasers in making their own selections, each
section of Daffodils represents in our Catalogue a distinct feature in the shape of the flower, and the notes
which precede each group fully explain this.
Group I.— Magnl-coronatse, the Trumpet or Ajax, and the Hoop Petticoat or Corbularla Narcissus.
Character. — Crown or trumpet long or rather longer than the divisions of the perianth.
Parkinson, nearly three centuries ago, called No. 490 “ Mr. Wilmer's Great Double Daffodil.*’ In The
Garden, vol. i.. p. 455, two Daffodil Gardens of this variety are described as “ surpassing apples of gold in baskets
of silver. ” Parkinson calls No. 473 the ' ‘ Prince of Daffodils. ’’ Parkinson also describes other double varieties. Of
the double Lent Lily, he says it is natural to our countr)'. To the present generation it was almost unknown till we
searched out its habitat through the information recorded in Parkinson’s Paraclisia. See No. 487. The beautiful
Double White Tmmpct Daffodil, No. 470. illustrated by Sweet, we can supply ; also a curious form of this, with
a double row of guard petals, No. 471 Of the rare White Bulbocodium of Clusius, No. 4611 , we have fine English
grown bulbs ; we can also offer the scarce species. No. 468, N. Gallicus Minor of Parkinson, supposed by Herbert
to be the double of N. minor ; also Parkinson's “Daffodil with the dipt tui)e,” No. 463.
In the succession of flowering, Obvallaris and Obvallaris maximiis commence in February, and are closely
followed by Telamonius, and the dwarf-growing species, Minor and Nanus. These are followed by the Lent
Lily (Pseudo-Narcissus), Lobuiaris, and the early-flowering Bicolors, viz., Horsfieldiand Empress. These again are
followed by Lorifolius and Emperor, Maximus and Major.
The Grand Trumpeters are Bicoior Ilorsfieldi, Empress, Emperor, Maximus, Princeps, Rugilobus, and
Telamonius.
The New|Daffodils Humei are apparently hybrids of Montanus : and the variety Bicolor maximus, though not
so stately as Empress, is a flower of greater substance, with the divisions oJ the perianth overlapping each other ;
Bicolor sulphurescens and Bicolor major are very distinct ; Cernuus pulcher is a beautiful w-hite Ajax ; Milnerii is
the only Ajax of a uniform sulphur colour : Shirley Hibberd is unique and elegant in outline; Backhouse! is a
fine hybrid, apparently a first cross from Bicolor, and quite distinct from any other existing form.
per too. perdoz. per 100. per doz,
i. d. t. d, X. d.
The Hoop Petticoat, or Medusa’s Trumpet.
460 Corbularla conzpicVLd,, golden yellow,
charming in pots and as an edging 2
461 Corbularla alba, the beautiful white
Hoop Petticoat, home grown bulbs,
gd. each 7
462 Corbularla tenuifolia,, golden yellow,
the small Hoop Petticoat, gd. each 7
Ajax, the Trumpet Narcissus.
463 Absclssus, trumpet yellow or sulphur,
perianth white, gd. each 7
454 Bicolor, golden yellow trumpet and
white perianth, gd. each 7
465 Bicolor Horsfieldl, large golden yel-
low trumpet and white perianth,
very early, gd. each 7
466 BlCOlor Empress, very large golden
yellow trumpet and white perianth,
2.f. td. and 3J. (sd. each
467 Breviflos. yellow trumpet, and
sulphur perianth 5
468 Capax (Queen Anne's DoubleiDaJfo-
diV), primrose, rare, is. bd. each ,
469 Cernuus, trumpet and perianth
white, very beautiful, is. each 10
470 Cernuus plenus, double white trum-
pet, beautiful, 2s. 6 d. each 21
471 Cernuus plenus blcinctus, double
white trumpet, with hvo rows of
guard petals, beautiful, 2 S. 6 d. each ... 2X
472 Lobuiaris, yellow trumpet, primrose
perianth 3
473 Lobuiaris grandlplenus, with the
largest double yellow tnnnpet 4
474 Lobuiaris plenus, with the large
double yellow trumpet 3
475 Lorifolius, golden trumpet, and
primrose perianth, is. each 10
476 Lorifolius Emperor, very large golden
yellow trumpet and primrose peri-
anth 2s. 6 d. and 31. 6 d. each
477 Major, trumpet and perianth fine
golden yellow lO 6...1
478 'Hla.JA'OiMa, trumpet and perianth deep
golden yellow, very large 15 6. ..2
479 Minimus, yellow trmnpet, primrose
perianth, very rare 5 ^
480 Minor, fine golden yellow, a rare
species 5 6
481 Mosebatus, primrose trumpet and
white perianth, beautiful, hd. each 5 6
482 Nanus, rich yellow trumpet, prim-
rose perianth, a fine dwarf species 3 6
483 Obvallaris, trumpet and perianth
yellow, very early 3 6
484 Obvallaris maximus, rich golden
yellow, very large, and the earliest.
of the section, is. 6 d. each 15 o
485 Princeps, yellow irumpU, petianth
sulphur, a remarkably handsome
very large species 21 0...3 6
486 Pseudo-Narcissus (Lent Lily), yel-
low trumpet, sulphur perianth 7 6... I o
487 Pseudo-Narcissus plenus, golden
trumpet,sulphurperia?ith, IS. QaQh ... 10 6
488 Kugllobus, fine yellow trumpet,
perianth pale sulphur, beautiful ... 21 0...3 6
489 "Teildtmouiyxs, yellow trumpet, perianth
primrose, very large and early 21 0...3 6
490 Telamonius plenus, the large double
golden yellow trumpet daffodil ... 7 6...1 o
New Daffodils. each.
491 Humei albidus, yellow U'umpet, sulphur
perianth O 9
492 Humei paradoxus, long yellow trumpet,
yellow perianth 2 6
493 Bicolor maximus, lar^e yellow iru 7 npct,
white perianth 2 6
494 Blcolor major, large yellow trumpet, and
sulphur perianth i 6
495 Blcolor sulphurescens, large yellow trum-
pet, sulphur perianth i 6
496 Cernuus pulcher, htr^e primrose trumpet,
white perianth i 6
497 Milnerii, trumpet and perianth sulphur,
small neat fiorver 3 6
498 Shirley Hibherd, trumpet and perianth
yellow, very distinct 2 6
499 Backhouse!, white perianth, with yellow
trumpet 3 6
\^Batrand Sugden,
THE PEERLESS OR MOCK-DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
II
Group II.— Medli-coronatsa, the Peerless Mock-NardsBus, or Queltla,
Character.— C/' iWw half as long as the divisions of the perianth^ but in one or two cases three quarters as long.
In this ^laxy of beauty Parkinson calls the yellow Incomparabilis the Great Nonsuch Daffodil, and the white
Incomppabilis the Peerless Daffodil j this latter white variety has two double forms — one has the nectary or
centre rich orange, and the other sulphur, with flowers as large as a full sized rose. If required for May flowering,
these two double varieties of Incomparabilis planted in January, will in May produce blossoms as perfect as Roses.
Odorus is Parkinson’s Lesser Nonpareil Daffodil, the varieties of which are larger forms of the graceful Jonquil,
exceedingly valuable for vases and table bouquets. The handsome Odorus plenus is Queen Anne’s double Jonquil.
Macleai is a miniature Bicolor. Triandrus is unsurpassed for elegance ; juncifolius and Montanus are distinct
and beautiful.
The New Daffodils may thus be described : Incomparabilis differ from Parkinson’s Nonsuch and Peerless in
the great diversity of size of flower and colouration of the crown. Leedsii is a hybrief apparently of Montanus
and Parkinson’s Peerless, very distinct and exceedingly beautiful. Nelsoni is apparently a hybrid form of Bicolor,
and the handsomest of all the New Daffodils. Barri is evidently a second cross, and apparently a hybrid of
Incomparabilis and Poclicus ; the flowers are all beautiful.
each
per 100. per doz.
600 Incomparabilis, primrose^ yellow ». d.
croaun, very beautiful i 8 0...2 6
601 „ aurantlus, primrose, yellow
crown, margined orange 3 6
602 „ „ planus, primrose, orange
nectary, very double 7 6 ...I o
603 ,, seml-partlta, pale primrose,
cup sulphur and deeply lobed,
2 s 6d each
604 „ (The Peerless Dafodil),
white, yellow crown 7 6
S06 ,, ,, plenus aurantlus,
white, orange nectary,
large and beautiful ... 12 6... 2 o
606 „ ,, plenus sulpbureus,
white, sulphur nectary,
large and beautiful 14 6 . ..2 o
607 „ ,, Stella, white, yellow
crown, the earliest of this
groupbyi 4 days,^d.QZi.c\i 7 6
608 Juncifolius , a charming small
species, 6d. each 5 6
609 Macleai, a fine dwarf species, with
golden crown and white perianth 3 6
610 Montanus, white, distinct, 2 s. 6d. each
611 Odorus, rick yellow, cup deeply lobed
and spreading 12 6 . ..2 o
612 „ cdimpemelle, rich yellow... 5 6...1 o
613 „ herntnaMs, rich yellow, and
fragrant 3 6
614 ,, minor, rich yellow, fine
dwarf species 2 6
616 „ minor plenus, rich golden
yellow 5 6
616 ,, rugulosus, rich yellow, cup
wrinkledandnearly straight 12 6 . ..2 o
617 Schlzanthes orlentalis, primrose,
yellow crown, very beautiful 4 6
618 Triandrus albus, beautiful creamy
white refiexed flowers is. each ... 10 6
619 Triandrus pulcbellus, primrose,
perianth refiexed, creamy white
crown^ IS. 6d. each
New Daffodils.
620 Incomparabilis, yellow perianth, with each
yellow crown 5 J. 6 cf. per doz. o 6
621 ,, expansus, targe spreading crown ... t o
622 ,, stellatus, starry flowered o 9
623 ,, large flower and crown i o
624 ,, JD.io.OT, small flowered o 6
626 ,, nanus, small flowered, with yellow
crown o 6
626 ,, "Loo^aii^yellowperianih, with orange-
scarlet stained crown o 6
627 ,, ,, 0'Xpa.D'SO.a,lar^espreadingcrown t o
628 ,, „ graDdi^OTVLS, large flower i o
629 , , , , minor, small flower o 9
630 ,, ,, marginatus, orange-margined
crown o 9
631 ,, ,, ,, JDiDOT, small flower 0 9
632 ,, sulpbureus, sulphur perianth with
yellow crown o 6
633 ,, ,, aureo tinctus, with orange-
tinged yellow crown o 6
634 ,, ,, large flower o 9
12 dnd 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, 1879 .]
636 Incomparabilis sulpbureus expansus, e.
large spreading crown i
,, Beauty, large flower, with
large orange-stained crown... 2
, , minor, small flower o
,, orange-scarlet stained
crown X
,, aXoiiaXyxa, starry flower o
albidus, sulphur-white periatith
with yellow crown o
,, aureo-tinctus, stained-orange
crown X
„ expansus, large spreading
crown I
,, graiD^^orxL8, large crown ... i
,, orange-scarlet stained
crown 2
„ aurantlus, orange - stained
crown 2
, , elongatus, long crown 2
,, QXpa.Dayxa,largespreadingcrown i
,, %Xdi.D^QX\xa, large flower. i
,, Leedsii, orange-scarlet stained
crown I
,, minor, small flower o
albus, white perianth, with yellow
crown I
,, aurantlus, with orange-stained
crown X
,, Crawfordl, large flower and
crown
654 Leeds!, Gem, white perianth, with long
lemon crown 2
Gem major, with long lemon crown 3
amabilis, with lemon crown 3
,, ai^entlus, with silver crown.. 3
dellcatus, with deep lemon crown ... 3
expansus, with large citron crown.. 3
gloriosus, with canary crown 3
,, JD2i.]0X, with canary crown ... 3
minor, short lemon crown 2
primullnus, with citron crown 3
stellatus, with lemon crown 3
superbus, with short lemon crown... 3
666 Nelsoni, large white perianth and yellow
crown
567 ,, aurantlus, orange-scarlet stained
crown 5
668 ,, ma.]0X, large flowered 3
669 ,, JDiDOT, small flowered 3
670 Barri, perianth and crown yellow o
636
637
638
639
640
641
542
613
644
646
546
617
648
649
550
661
552
653
565
556
667
668
559
660
661
662
563
664
666
671 ,, sulphur-white perianth, yel-
low crown I
572 ,, ,, spreading crown o
673 ,, zyxxa.D\iiDO, orange-Uairted crown ... i
674 „ ,, ^axit\.fiOXO.a, yellow perianth,
with orange-stained crown i
675 ,, expansus, yellow perianth, large ycl-
lo7u crown 1
676 ,, JDd.]OT,sulphurperianth,yellowcrown 1
677 ,, primullnus, primrose perianth,
orange-tinged crown i
678 ,, stellatus, sulphur perianth, yellow
crown I
679 ,, ,, albus, white, citron crown ... i
2 6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3 6
6
6
6
9
o
9
■K THE TRUE, TAZETTA, AND POLYANTHUS DAFFODIL OR NARCISSUS.
Group III. — Parrt-coronatas, the true Narclesua and 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
in March and April are Angustifolius, Ornatus, Tripedalis, Poetarum and Grandiflorus. Those which flower
in May are Recurvus and the double white variety. For vases and table bouquets the Poet's Daffodil, both early
and late flowering, are highly prized ; also the white flowers of Biflorus and the slender graceful blossoms of
Gracilis ; Intermedius is a beautiful dwarf variety ; and Tenuior is the Silver Jonquil. The New Daffodils,
Burbidgei, appear to be a third cross, and probably are hybrids of Barri and Poeticus, as the varieties run very
.close upon the one and the other. Burbidgei varieties may not inaptly be called early-flowering forms of Poeticus.
The Tazetta, 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 100. per doz.
C80 Biflorus, white, yellow crown 6
•6S1 OraclllB, yellow, very graceful
082 'lSiXtmi\.t^ViA,primrose, yellow crerwn,
fine dwarf i 2
0183 ,, blfi’OliS, yellow, orangecup,
fine dwarf 15
JonquUa. Jonquil, No. 667
084 Tenuior (Silver Jonquil), silvery
white, very graceful
Poet’s Narcissus, May-flowering.
686 Poeticus recurvus, pure white, red
crown, very fragrant 3
,, largest roots 7
flore-pleno, pure white
Gardenia-like sweet-scented
flowers S
, , largest roots 10
686
687
688
6. ..2 o
6. ..2 6
6 .. .0
6. . .1
6...1
6...1
per 100. per doz.
i. d, s, d.
Poet’s Narcissus, March and April Flowering
689 Poeticus angustifolius, white, rose
crown 15 0...2 6
grandiflorus, white, crim-
son crown, very large,
10 s. 6d. each
omatus, larger in flower
than Angustifolius 21 0...3 6
Poetarum, white, crimson
crown, •2S. 6d. each
tripedalis, the crown is
more deeply marked than
in Omatus <^d. each 7 6
694 Tazetta compressa, white, yellow
crown 10 6
696 ,, \9.cXico\OT,delicateprimrose,
yellow crown 3 6
690
691
692
693
696 Tazetta orlentalls, white, orange
crown, large flower 1 $ 6. ..2
'^^^S7!i^ys}X%,white, citron cup 5
papyraceus, 3
plena quantUla, white,
orange crown 9
prtQCOK, white,primrose crown 4
nobUiSBimxLB, douhle white 7
Romanus, double white 3
New Daffodils.
603 Burbidgei, white perianth, with cs
cinnabar crown i
albldus, sulphury white perianth,
with orange-scarlet margined
crown I
,, aurantlus, suffused orange-
scarlet crown I
COnsplCUUS, white perianth, large
crown, edged orange-scarlet 3
expansus, white perianth, with
citron crown, tinged orange 1
grandiflorus, white perianth, citron
crown, tinged orange i
„ aurantlus, suffused orange-
scarlet crown I
luteus, sulphur perianth, with yel-
low crown I
marginatus, white perianth, with
lemon crown, edged orange 2
m\TlOT,sulphur}'white perianth, crown
slightly tinged orange i
stellatus, white perianth, with
yellow crown i
primrose perianth , with
citron crown, edged cinnabar red i
697
698
699
600
601
602
601
606
606
607
608
609
610
611
612
613
614
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS FOR BEDS, RIBBONS, Etc.
The Polyanthus Narcissus, or bunch-flowered Daftbdil, has always been prized as a cut flower. When planted
-in beds or masses they contrast well and are equally effective with the Tulip and the Hyacinth. The varieties
.offered are distinct, and may either be grouped, or grown in separate colours. In planting, the top of the bulb
should be six inches under the surface of the soil.
OUR OWN selections.
d.
616 100 in 6 splendid varieties 24 o
616 50 in 6 ditto ditto 12 6
per doz.— 8. d.
619 Early Pur© White, very beautiful 2 6
620 Gold Cup, pure white, with gold cup 3 6
621 norlbundus, white, with citron cup 3 6
622 IHgzbxVb, white, orange cup , 2 6
617 25 in 6 splendid varieties 6
618 12 in 6 ditto ditto 3
per doz. — 8.
623 Primrose Cxip, pure white, primrose cup ... 4
624 Yellow Prince, yellow, with orangecup ... 3
626 Choice mixed, 2 z.f. per zoo 3
626 Fine ,, 15 ^. ,, 2
POLYANTHUS OR BUNCH-FLOWERED NARCISSUS FOR POT CULTURE.
The Polyanthus Narcissus, 'with its rich golden-yellow and snow-white flowers, is specially adapted for winter
and spring decoration in pots, glasses, and jardinets. The culture is the same as that of the Hyacinth. When
Xhree bulbs are grown together in a 6 or j-inch pot, the effect is greatly enhanced.
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 the autumn, and when well rooted commence forcing as
j'equired. Thus treated, they and the Roman Hyacinth {see page 6 ), can be had in bloom from October.
The First Prize for Polyanthus Narcissus was awarded to us by the Royal Botanical Society at their
March Show of 1877. qur own selections.
8. d.
627 36 in 18 splendid varieties 12 6 I 629 18 in x 8 splendid varieties 7 o
628 24 in 12 ditto ditto 7 6 | 630 12 in 12 ditto ditto 4 o
If ordered by the dozen, those quoted at 3 ^. each will be charged 2S. 6d. per dozen ; ^d., y. 6d. ; 6d., 5 r. 6d.
each — 8. d.
636 Gloriosa, white, orange cup, fine 0 4
637 Grand Monarque, o 4
638 „ Prlmo white, citron cup o 4
639 „ Prlmo yellow o 8
640 „ Solell d Or, yellow, orange cup o 3
\Barr and Sugden,
631
632
633
634
•636
each-
Bathurst, primrose, orange cup o
Bazelman Major, white, yellow cup 1
Czar Alexander, orange cup o
Florence Nightingale, white, orange cup o
General Wyndham, canary, yellow cup ... o
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS, JONQUILS, AND EARLY SINGLE TULIPS.
13-
Polyanthus N\RCASS\JS— continued. each-*, d.
641 Qrootvorst, w/iite, citron cup, Jine o 4
642 Her Majesty, white, orange cup o 10
643 Jaime Supr6me, yellow o 8
644 Lord Canning, primrose, yellow cup o 6
645 Louis le Grand, white, primrose cup o 6
646 Perle d'Amour, primrose, yellow cup o 6
617 pure white, the earliest, very
pretty, 13J. (id. per 100, qs. per doz o 3
SWEET
each— a. J.
648 Queen of Netherlands, white and yellow o 6
649 Queen Victoria, ca/ o 6’
660 Roman, double white, orange nectary, very
early, 145. (d. per 100, •is. per doz o 3-
651 Sir Isaac Newton, rw/ o 8
662 Staten General, white, yellow cup o 3
653 ^y}X'ph.'^Tin%, sulphur, light yellow cup, fine o 4
664 pure white, primrose cup ... o 6
ED 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.—*. d.
'DaysyilQ, rick deep yellow, largest roots 3 6 1 fich yellow, largest roots i 6
666 ., ,, „ second size roots ... 2 6 [ 668 ,, second size roots z a
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, in 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, and
where the flower beds must be kept gay from the first opening of Spring, the surface of the bed may be planted'
with Scilla sibirica, Snowdrops, or Crocus ; thus arranged, the floral display is maintained till the Summer
bedding plants are ready to put out.
From our Collection we have omitted several which we consider superseded, and have replaced
them by others of greater merits this being the result of the extensive trials continually going on at our
F.xperimental 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 pounds, 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 poi for indoor decoration.
The First Prize for Tulips was awarded to us by the Royal Botanic Society, at their Exhibition of March, 1877.
669 Due Van Thol, scarlet, edged yellow ; 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, and force gently, giving plenty of water, as the bulbs come into bloom they arrange them in
pots or jardinets as required, i+f. (sd. per 100, “is. 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.
n. d. ». d,
660 100 in 25 splendid newer varieties 21 o I 664 10 each of 20 beautiful varieties 21 o
661 60 in 20 ,, ,, 15 o I 665 5 each of 20 „ ,, ii o
662 25 in 25 splendid varieties s/6 to 7 6 666 3 each of 20 ,, ,, 6 o
663 12 in 12 ,, ,, 2/6 to 5 6 | 667 i each of 20 ,, ,, 3 6
668 Fine mixed, 38^. per 1,000, 4r. per 100, 9^/. per dozen.
669 Choice mixed, 50^. ., ks. (d. ,, u. „
670 Splendid mixed, from named varieties,
per 100. per doz.
d. a. d.
671 Alba Regalls, creamy white 2 6
672 AxXaxs, dark scarlet, showy 7 0...1 o
673 Arms of Leyden, white, conspicu-
ously stained with rose 7 6...1 o
674 Bride of Haarlem, scarlet, feathered
white 3 6
675 Brutus Improved, golden yellow,
feathered crimson 3 6
676 Canary Bird, 15 0...2 o
677 Cardinal Gold, rich crimson, gold
striped, very beautiful 2 6
678 Cardinal's Hat, cat mine-red, very
effective 8 6...I 6
679 Ch^solora, pure yellow, large and
handsome 12 6. ..2 o
680 Claremont, rose, fiushed white, large
Jlcnver 2 o
681 „ gold striped 2 6
682 Comte de V^VQ&smQQ,whiie, feathered
cerise-crimson 3 6
683 Co\Aidt.Q^'mdAdi,rosepink,shadedwkile 12 6. ..2 o
684 Couleur Cardinal, crimson-scarlet... 12 6...2 o
686 Couleur Ponceau, rich cerise 5 6...1 o
686 Couronne Pourpre, velvety crimson 7 6...1 0
687 Cramolsl Superbe, rose-crimson,
very rich 2 6
688 Dorothea Blanche, white, striped
scarlet 2 6
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
70s. per 1,000, 7s. 6d. per 100, is. 3<f. per dozen.
per zoo. perdox.
a. d. a. d,
689 Due Van Thol, blush rose 17 6. ..2 6
690 „ brilliant scarlet 12 6...1 9
691 „ bright yellow 18 6. ..2 6-
692 ,, carmine 10 6...1 6
693 ,, vermilion 15 0...2 6
694 „ pure white 5 6
696 Duchess of Austria, orange-crimson,
feathered and blotched yellow 2 o
696 Duchesse de Parma, orange-crimson,
edged yellow, showy 5 6...1 o
697 rose-lilac, edged white 10 6...1 6
698 Eleonore, 10 6...1 6
699 Epamlnondas, rich crimson, feathered
white 2 6*
700 Fablola, rose-violet, striped and fea-
thered white, splendid large flower. 3 6
701 Globe de Rlgaut, violet, striped and
feathered white, handsome 2 6
702 Golden Prince, 7 6...1 o
703 Grand Blanche, /r/r; 3 6
704 IraperatorGrlsdeline,://A/Vf,/<?<z///^rc^
lake 10 6...1 6
706 Jan Luyken, crimson, with cerise
glow, and fiushed white 12 6...2 o
708 Eeizerskroon, crimson-scarlet, deeply
edged bright yellow, very handsome 14 0...2 6
707 La Belle Alliance, brilliant
crimson-scarlet 14 0...2 o
14 TULIPS-EARLY SINGLE, DOUBLE, GESNERIANA, AND VARIEGA TED.
per loo. per doz.
Tulips, Early Sihclk— continued, per joo. per doz.
708 La RemarkaWe, purple^ bordered ». d-
white 3 6
709 Lac Van Rheim, roseoiolet, deeply
margined with pure white 5 6...1 o
710 Le Matelas, deep rose, edged white 6 o
711 liioVi'&t^,pttrple-violet, showy 10 6...1 6
712 Monument, dark cerise 2 6
713 Paul Moreelze.r^Vd/ carmine 10 6,..i 6
714 PottetoaJtker Yellow 18 0...2 6
715 M pure white, bold
handsome Jlowcr 13 6. ..2 o
716 Proserpine, rose‘Carmin€,magniJicent
flower 21 0...3 6
717 Queen Victoria, rojd... 5 6...i o
718 Roi Pepin, white, striped red, large 9 o
719 Rose Grisdeline, 5 6...1 o
720 Rose Lulsante, 17 6. ..2 6
721 Samson Crimson, 10 6...1 6
722 Silver Standard, scarlet, striped and •• d. 9. d.
feathered pure white 10 6...1 6
723 Standard Gold, golden, striped crim-
son, very beautiful 2 6
724 Superintendent, white, striped and
feathered violet, very fine 7 6
725 Thomas Moore, glossy apticot, very
pretty, arid quite distinct 5 6...1 o
726 Van der Neer, rich violet, very hand-
some 21 0...3 6
727 Van Vondel, crimson-scarlet, flushed
white, large and very handsome ... 21 0...3 6
728 Vermilion Brilliant, dazzling ver-
milion scarlet, splendid colour 3 6
*12^ 'TlouvQTmdin, dark purple, splendid 17 6. ..2 6
730 Yellow Prince, pure yellow, a fine
bedding var. 5 6...1 o
EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS.
The flowers of these double Tulips are massive, brilliant in colour, diversified, and beautiful, and are
admirably adapted for beds on the lawn, terrace, or flower garden, also as edgings to Rhododendron, Azalea,
and Rose beds ; and 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. 768, 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 pot culture. Most of the others are very effective in pots, but must be forced
very gently. For indoor decoration, the Tulip requires the same cultural treatment as the Hyacinth. For beds or
masses, Rex Rubrorum is the most effective scarlet, and La Candeur the most beautiful white. They are usually
associated in bedding, and stand unrivalled amongst Spring flowering plants.
gy We think it only right to state that our mixed double Tulips do not contain any of those nondescript
colours which too frequently form part of the double Tulips sold in mixture.
731
732
733
734
738
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
100 in 20 splendid varieties 12
60 in 20 ,, ,, 8
20 in 20 ,, ,, 4
12 in 12 ,, ,, 2
Double Due Van Tbol, red, margined yellow.
and broad marginal lines. 36J. per 1000 ; 4;. ^d. per 100 ; <^d. per dozen.
d.
6 736
6 736
o 737
6
This dwarf showy early-flowering Tulip is useful for edging
Fine mixed 4s. per 100, gd. per doz.
Choice mixed ss.6d. ,, is. ,,
Splendid mixed, from named varieties, qs, 6d.
per 100, IS. 3d. per doz.
per 100. per doz.
739 Blsjxc'Bord 6 'PoViTpYe,violet-putple, «. d. 9. d.
bordered white 7 0...1 o
740 *Couronne de Roses, deep cerise,
very beautiful 14 6. ..2 o
741 *Duke of York, crimson, edged
white, very pretty 6 0...1 o
742 *Extremite d'Or, btight crimson-
scarlet, edged yellow, fine 3 o
743 Gloria Soils, scarlet, deeply edged
with bright yellow, fine $ 0...1 o
744 *Helianthus, crimson, edged gold 2 6
*1^ white and scarlet 3 6
746 *Imperator Rubrorum, rick crim-
son-scarlet, beautiful 10 6...1 6
747 *La Candeur, 7 6...1 o
748 *Lady Grandison,yf«tf scarlet 2 6
749 rose and white, fine 2 o
per loo. per doz.
760 *Maiiage de ma FlUe, pure white, a. d. 9. d.
striped cerise 3 6
751 *Vivcc\l\o, rose and white, beautiful . 12 6. ..2 o
762 *Overwinnaar, white, striped rose-
violet, handsome 7 0...1 o
753 *'9^<yss:yta(s\.^,crimson, striped gold... 7 0...1 o
764 *Ps0ony Rose, 7 0...1 o
765 *Purple Crown, rich velvety-crim-
son, very fine 5 0...1 o
766 *Rex Rubrorum, brilliafit crimson-
scarlet, splendid 5 0...1 o
767 ^Roslne, rose-pink, very pretty 7 0...1 o
768 *Toumesol, scarlet, edged yellow,
very beautiful 14 0...2 o
769 *Toumesol YeUoW, yellow, flushed
orange, very fine 16 0...2 6
760 *YellOW Rose, very beautiful pure
yellow, fragrant flowers 5 o...i o
GESNERIANA TULIP OR TULIPA SINENSIS HORTENSIS.
761 Gesneriana. This is the largest flowered and most showy of all Tulips, and grows taller than any other
variety ; this, combined with the intense dazzling scarlet colour and glittering black centre of the
flower, indicates its value for distant effect in isolated beds, in lines, ribbons, or groups in front of shrubs,
per 100, qs. ; per doz., is,
VARIEGATED FOLIAGED TULIPS.
These are very attractive, the leaves are beautifully variegated, and are decorative from the time they appear
above ground. They are equally ornamental in and out of doors.
per doz.— each.
9. d, 9 , d.
762 Due Van Thol, leaves margined sil-
very white 3 6...0 6
763 Feu de I’Empire, leaves golden
variegated 3 6...0 6
764 Greigil, leaves spotted like Orchis
mticulata 26
765 Lac Van Rheim, leaves broadly mar-
gined silvery yellow 2 0...0 3
per doz.— each.
9. d. 9, d.
766 Maria de Medlcls, leaves variegated 2 0...0 3
767 Purple Crown, leaves finely banded
golden yellow 3 6...0 6
768 Rex Rubrorum, leaves variegated
white, lined with a reddish hue ... 4 6...0 6
769 Silver Standard, leaves variegated
white 7 6...0 9
leaves gold striped 2 0...0 3
[Barr and Sugden,
TULIPS-MAY-FLOWERING, DRAGON, SPECIES; AND CROCUS.
MAY-FLOWERINa SINGLE TULIPS.
The May-flowering Tulips are most valuable ; they produce a grand display of rich and varied coloured
flowers in close succession to the Early Single Tulips, and on this account should be freely planted. The mixed
English varieties quoted are specially recommended, the mixture consisting of the beautiful named varieties of
one of the finest English collections. per loo. per doz,
771 Mixed Bizarres, yellow ground, ». d. e. d.
striped crimson, purple, or white... to 6...1 6
772 Mixed Byblcemeas, white ground,
striped black, lilac, or purple 12 0...2 6
773 Mixed White Grotmds 12 0...2 6
/ er 100. per doz.
_ d. 9 . d.
crimson, pink, or scarlet 12 6. ..2 o
776 Fine Mixed Varieties 7 6...1 o
776 Choice Mixed Varieties 10 6...1 6
777 Splendid Mixed English Varieties. 15 6. ..2 6
PARROT OR DRAGON TULIPS.
The large and curiously laciniated flowers of these picturesque Tulips resemble a parrot’s beak ; the varied
and rich colours 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.—*. d. per doz.—*, d.
778 Admiral de Constantinople, red, slightly 781 Monster Rouge, large crimson i 6
tipped orange i 6 782 Marhgraaf Van Baden, bright yellow,
779 Coflfee Colour, crimson-brown, striped striped bright scarlet a?id green i
yellow and green 1 o yellow, stripedgreen, tipped scarlet 1
LViXge YeUow, pure yellow, slightly striped 784 Fine Mixed per 100, S/6 i o
crimson and green 1 o 785 Splendid Mixed ,, 8/6 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 ; Reirofiexa and Elegans
have gracefully recurved petals ; Persica, is dwarf, fragrant, and very floriferous, and is effective for edgings.
each—*.
786 Clusiana, white, striped red, with violet
centre, beautiful per doz. 3/6 o 4
787 Cornuta, yellow and red ,, 1/6 o 3
788 Elegans, rich ca?'mine ,, 1/6 o 3
789 Fulgens, 1/603
790 Oculus Solis {Sun’s Eye), crimson, with
black centre, remarkable per doz. 2/- o 3
each — *.
791 yellow, fra^ant, dwarf, and valu-
able for edging, per 100, 10/6; per doz. 1/6
792 Retroflexa,y^//tw..
793 yellow, sweet-scented
794 green, edged yellow,
796 Fine Mixed Species
1/6
1/6
1/6
2/6
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. As a per-
manent edging 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 were this season 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 Crocus cannot be too highly praised. Early in September they com-
mence flowering, and continue in succession till the Spring varieties come into bloom. Crocus speciosus is the only
really blue Crocus in cultivation, and is the most beautiful of Autumn flowers. 845.)
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. To one customer we supplied about 50,000
Golden Yellow Crocus to edge off beds cut in the grass, and such was the effect that he has gone on edging
beds and borders, as opportunity occurred, 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 we
sent to him 20,000 purple, white, and striped to plant in alternate lines with the Early Tulips, so that in
February and March the Tulip beds were gay with Crocus.
796 1000 in 8 varieties 17 o I 798 250 in 8 varieties 4 ^
797 500 in 8 ,, 8 6 [ 799 100 in 8 ,, 2 o
800 Mixed, all colours per 100, \s, 6d., per 1000, 12s. 6d.
per 1000. per 100. per doz.
9 . d, *. d. *. d.
801 Blue and Purple, 15 0...1 9...0 4
802 Striped, mixed 15 0...1 9...0 4
BOZ "White, mixed 15 o...i 9...0 4
804 Golden Yellow, 13 6...1 6...0 4
805 Large Golden Yellow 18 0...2 0...0 4
806 Extra large Golden Yellow.. 25 0...3 0...0 6
per 1000. per 100. per doz,
807 Cloth of Silver, white, striped
purple or lilac 18
808 Cloth of Qo\6., golden yellow,
striped brown 18
809 Scotch, white, striped purple.. 25
810 WeTBicoloT, white, strlpedpurp. 18
d. *. d. *, d.
.2 0...0 4
0...2
0...3
0...0
0...0
0...0
CHOICE NAMED DUTCH CROCUS.
The following varieties embrace the largest flowered and most diversified colours to be found amongst
Crocus, and are recommended for their rich, beautiful, and distinct colours. They are admirably adapted for
select beds, or carrying out specific designs. Amongst them are purples of various shades, whites pure as a snow-
flake, 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, the following varieties are the best; they should be
planted thickly, and in the first stage treated as recommended for the cultivation of the FIyacinth,in pots. When
removed from under the ashes, place them in an airy situation, and give water freely.
OUR OWN SELECTIONS.
811 1000 in 10 splendid varieties 30 o I 813 250 in 10 splendid varieties 8 6
812 500 in 10 ,, 16 6 I 814 xoo in 20 ,, 4 ®
816 Extra fine mixed, from named varieties, all colours per 100, ss. 6d., per 1,000, 24J.
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
i6
CROCUS-CHOICE NAMED, CHOICE SPECIES, AND MEADOW SAFFRON.
CROCUS~^:on/ztJued.
816 Barr’S New Golden Yellow, roots ex-
tremely large, and generally pro-
ducing from to \% flowers each... 4 6...0 9
^\1 deep purple 3 6...0 6
818 General Garibaldi, white, striped
purple 3 6...0 6
819 Koh-i-nooT, large dark purple (new) 7 6...1 o
820 La Majestueuse, violet striped, on a
delicately tinted ground 3 6...0 6
821 La Nelge, 4 0...0 8
822 Lamplighter, 4 0...0 8
823 LUaclnus superbus, 3 6...0 6
824 Mrs. Beecher Stowe, ... 3 0...0 6
825 Mont Blanc, large pure white 3
826 Ne Plus Ultra, lilac-purple 3
827 Ot\iQllO,flne darh purple 3
828 Pride of Albion, white, striped violet,
large and fine 3
829 Prince Albert, ... 3
830 Princess Alexandra, white, striped
lilac, large flower 3
831 Queen Victoria, 3
832 Sir J. Franklin, large dark purple... 4
833 Sir Walter Scott, beautifully pen-
cilled lilac, very large 3
per 100. per doz.
i. ». d.
6...0 S
0...0 6
6...0 6
6...0
0...0
0...0
0...0
6
d
6
6
8
6
6
834 Vulcan, rich putple-lilac 3
CHOICE SPECIES OF CROCUS.
Those enumerated under this heading are more or less rare. They are all beautiful, and we recommend
them to cultivators of hardy flowers, as they form the connecting link between the bulbous plants of Summer
and of Spring. In our Experimental Grounds we have one or other of these species of Crocus in bloom from
September to April. The first to flower is Nudiflorus, with its large violet-purple blossoms, followed by Speciosus,
the only really blue Crocus ; it is a great beauty, and continues in flower a long time. These are followed
by Serotinus, Sativus, and the beautiful soft lilac Odorus longiflorus, and Imperati, with its remarkable combina-
tion of colours ; these, and a few other species which we hope to offer at some future time, continue the succession
fill the Dutch varieties of C. Vernus commence blooming ; (a) indicates the Autumn flowering Crocus, (w) the
Winter, and (j) those which flower very early in Spring.
per doz. each
d. ».
6...0
835 Aureus, rich golden yellow, rare (s) 7
836 Blflorus pusiHus, a miniature form
of the Scotch crocus (%) • 2 6...0
837 Vas'^&t9X\yViolet, fawn, and black (^n) 4 6...0
838 Lacteus, creamy-white (s) 7 6...0
839 Nudlflorul, violet-purple (d) 3 6...0
840 Odorus longiflorus, (a) ... 4 6...0
841 orange yellcnt^ ('u) i
842 Sativus, (a) o 6
per doz,
d.
each
d.
3
6
843 Serotinus, blue (a) 3 6...0
844 Sieberi (nivalis), violet (w) 5 6...0
846 Speciosus, blue, ve?y effective i?i
lines and masses (s) per 100, io/6 i 6...0 3
yellow, black striped (s) ... i 6...0 3
847 S’ilpbureus concolor, (s) ... i 6...0 3
848 ,, yellow, striped
black (i) I 6...0 3
849 ,, primrose (s).. 4 6...0 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— s. d. each— s. d.
860 Bulbocodium, purple-lilac, ft., per
doz. 4/6 o
861 Bamiflorum, purple, very handsome, Jft.,
per doz. 4/6 o
852 Speciosum, ca?7nine, very fine, ^ ft., per
doz. 4)6 o 6
863 Clusel, in mi.xed colours per doz. 5/606
THE AUTUMN-FLOWERING MEADOW-SAFFRON (COLCHICUM).
The great Crocus-like flowers of the Autumn Meadow-Saffron carpet the ground in September and October
with coiours ranging from pure white, through ail the shades of rose, to the intense crimson-magenta of
Speciosum rubrum, No. 877, figured in " Tiic Garden” of 30th June, 1877. flowers are more or less
chequered, but Parkinsonii and Variegata are conspicuously and elegantly chequered. The foliage appears in
spiing. and is almost as varied as the flowers ; some have large massive leaves, others small and frill-like.
per doe. —
860 „ plenum, lilac, large and very double 3
861 „ „ striatum, lilac, striped white, large and very double 4
862 „ album, pure white * 2
863 „ „ plenum, pure white, large, and ve>y double each 2J. 21
864 „ pallidum, pale delicate rose 4
865 „ roseum, rose-lilac J. 4
866 ,, striatum, rose-lilac, striped white per too, 15^. 2
867 Atro-purpureum, deep purple, striped pale pink, very dwarf 7
868 Bertolonl, pale rose each i
869 Byzantlnum, rose, ficajuers beautiful, perfect in fortn, and produced in great profusion ..per 100. 2ir. 3
870 „ longlpetalum, rose, very distinct and beautiful 7
871 ,, tQ\. foliage variegated each ir. 10
872 pale rose, very small fowers each i
873 Montaaum (Merendera Bulbocodium), rich rose-lilac s
874 Parkinsonii, petals gracefully rejlexcd, atid beautifully chequered rose-lilac and white each i
876 Soboliferum (Merendera Sobollferum) 3
876 Speciosum, yfriroerr larger and of the same beautiful rose-colour as Bysantinum each 2
877 ,, rubrum, intense crimson-magenta, petals of great substance, and flowers the largest and
most magnificent of the family each 3
878 Varlegatum, syn . tesseiatum and Agripplnum, chequered rose-purple and white per 100 , isj. 2
879 „ pallidum, rose, chequered white each 1
i.
6
6
6
6
o
6
6
6
6
6
o
6
6
o
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
THE SPRING-FLOWERING MEADOW-SAFFRON (BULBOCODIUM).
The masses of rich rose-purple flowers which early in spring precede the foliage, impart to this highly decora-
tive plant a very distinctive character for permanent edgings, rockwork, and flower borders.
880 Vermun, rose-purpu, per loo, loj. 6rf. ; per doz., ir. fid.
881 „ foL variegatis, rose-purple, foliage margined white, per doz., $s, 6d., each 6d.
[Barr and Sugden,
SNOWDROP, SNOWFLAKE, SCILLA, PUSCHKINIA, CHIONODOXA, TRITELEIA. 17
«.
d.
t. d.
d.
21
0 ..
. per 100 26 .,
.. per doz, o
S
21
0 ..
,,26 ..
M 0
S
30
0 ..
36
„ 0
6
30
0 ..
36 .,
M 0
6
SNOWDROP (GALANTHUS NIVALIS).
It is seldom that an entire bed is given up to the Snowdrop, although there is nothing more beautiful than
the sheet of graceful snowy blossoms produced by the Snowdrop when grown in large masses and planted thickly,
the bulbs almost touching each other. A succession of bloom from the same bed 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 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 deep edging of Scilla sibirica and a centre of Snow-
drops, or vice versa..
It is in permanent situations, however, that the Snowdrop is most generally used, such as edgings, lines, and
masses, the roots remaining undisturbed for years. In lawns and pleasure parks the Snowdrop, dotted about
in tufts or masses, looks charming in the grass. In planting, the turf need not be disturbed, but holes 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. The same thing done on banks and grass slopes produces a
fine effect.
882 Double-flowering per looo
883 Single-flowering ,,
884 Double-flowering, extra large roots ,,
885 Single-flowering „ ,,
THE GIANT SNOWDKOP."
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.
886 Galanthus pUcatus (The Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white per doz., ^s. 6d. o 6
887 ,, Imperatl (Imperati's Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest ! 2 (,
888 ,, Elwesil, a distinct species collected by Mr. Elwes in Asia Minor 5 6
THE SPRING AND SUMMER SNOW-FLAKE (LEUCOJUM).
Leucojum Vernum is one of the earliest and loveliest of Spring flowers ; and as we are able to quote them
at a cheap rate, we hope to have large sales, ^siivum and Pulchdlum 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 [Acts Autumnalis) is beautifully in flower iu our Experimental Grounds. each—#, u.
889 Autunmale, white a7td pink, i ft per doz., cj. 6d. o 6
890 iBstlvum, white, ij ft per doz., 2 j. 6d., large loots, gj. 6d. ; each ‘id. 8 l o 4
891 Pulchellum, white, ft per doz., y. 6d. o 4
892 Venuun, white, ^ ft per 100 , loj, td . ; per doz., is. 6d. o 3
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 with these
a pleasing and beautiful effect. For permanent edgings and groups these Scillas are matchless, flowering so
freely as almost to hide the foliage. 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 Amrena and Italica, thus forming a connecting link with the Wood Hyacinth on page 29 . Italica
is a charming plant, with clear porcelain blue flowers, and a dwarf compact growth.
893 Sibirica, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per loo, ^s. 6d. ; larger bulbs, los. 6d . ; per doz., li. td. &, as.
894 ,, a few very large bulbs for pot culture per too, 21 J. ; per doz., 3 ^.
896 BlfoUa, ultramarine blue, very dwarf. per too, 15 J. ; per doz., as. 6d.
896 Taurlca, afnc large flowering form of S. bifolia, each as. 6d.
s. d. s j
897 Blfolla alba, wArfz 7/6 per doz., each o 9 I 899 snatBJia,, bright blue per doz. 3 6
898 „ rubra, rose ,, 26 ! 900 Italica, clear rich blue ,, 5 fi
puscFkiniI
These are delicately beautiful plants, the flowers rising from the midst of small concave leaves. The
varieties of Ubanotica are the most decorative, and should be in every collection of hardy bulbous plants, s. d
901 Scilloldes (true), small lilac and white fowers, ^ ft each 2 6
902 Woasioiica., white, shaded blue, !..per doz!! iw. 6 rf. ,, to
853 ,, compacta, white, shaded blue, very rare, J ft !! 56
CHIONODOXA.
To George Maw, Esq., English gardens are indebted for the introduction of this most beautiful hardy
Spnng flower. The blossoms are intense rich blue, and when produced from established plants are so abundant
as literally to carpet the ground.
904 Lucm», Wc/i toe each 7 6
TRITELEIA (MILLA).
The varieties of Uniflora as permanent edgings are unique, also beautiful in beds or masses. Their handsome
flowers expand early in Spring and continue to the end of .May, the effect being enhanced when Anemone
Apennina is associated. Pots of from six to twelve roots, are very effective under glass. T. laxa and Murrayana
flower throughout June and July, producing large umbels of the most lovely coloured blossoms.
906 Uulflora consplcua, white, shaded porcelain, ^ ft per too, as. 6d . ; per doz
906 ,, ma-clna., porcelain, striped violet, J ft per too, lor! (sd. : per doz., as. od.
907 ,, Candida, white, new, J ft loj. (,d.
908 laxa, rich Tyrian ptirp>le, i It as td.
909 ,, atro-purpurea, I ft !!!!!!!.!!!!.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! yiod.
910 ,, maxima., rich Tyrian purple, new, i ft ”, i^s. cd.
911 Longipes, white, suffused porcelain, flowering in large umbels, new, ft !! tor, 6d.
912 Murrayana, line lavender-blue, lined purple, i ft „ as. (sd.
12 and 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
C
h— «.
(sd. ...
DOG’S-TOOTH VIOLET, WINTER ACONITE, AND ENGLISH IRIS.
■iS
DOG’S-TOOTH VIOLET (ERYTHRONIUM DENS-CANIS).
No prettier sight could meet the eye than a mass of the beautifully variegated foliage of Dog’s-tooth Violet.
Few of the much prized Anoectochilus of India are equal to them in their variegations and when covered with
their graceful Cyclamen-like flowers, which range in colour from the deepest purple to the purest white, the effect
is matchless. Americanum is remarkable for its rich yellow blossoms, and Giganleum for producing its large
handsome flowers in bunches.
913 Erythronlum Dens.canls, purple,
914
916
916
917
918
919
920
921
922
923
J ft per too, js. 6d. ; per doz.
■ ■ ■ 15 ^- :
album, vihite, J ft per loo,
,, m^QX, white, large flowered,
purpureum major, purple, large flowered, 4 ; ft
roseum, rose, large flowered, J ft
passlflorum, rose, shading to white, large flowered, J ft
candldum, distinct, J ft
mixed, fine per too, lor. (>d. ;
„ large flowered
Americanum, bright yellow, ft
glganteum (new), i ft. each ir. 6(/. , & as, 6rf.
WINTER ACONITE.
The golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite, resting on their emerald-green cushion, strikingly contrast with
the pure white of the Snowdrop and the lovely blue of Scilla sibirica. The rich green carpet of leaves, continuing
long after the flowers, makes it a valuable plant in situations where it is difficult to clothe the ground with
anything else, such as under trees, and in moist situations where few flowering plants will thrive.
924 Winter golden yellow, per doz., 6d. ; per loo, as. 6d. to 3r. 6d, \ per looo, air. to 30s.
IRIS.
6^ T/te large Bankstan Silver Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society was awarded to our collection of
Iris, exhibited in June. 1877/ June. 1878; and July. 1879; also Certificates for new varieties of the Japa?iese
Flag Iris. , . , • 1 1
Like the Orchid in the hot-house, the Iris in the flower garden is the richest and most varied m colour, ana
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 tliey arc 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. \x\s Alata, Histrio, Reticulata. 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 Pumila. 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. Sibirica then continues the chain of succession \vith its pretty small orchid-like
blossoms; and following these, the splendid Japanese Kesmpferi. with grand clematis-like flowers, ranging from
snow-white to rose, lilac, magenta, purple, crimson, and violet; and with the flowers ranging in size from 5 to
7 inches in diameter, with a breadth of petal 2J to 3.^ inches. A coloured Plate of two magnificent vaneties
^will appear in “The Garden.” The Spanish Iris somewhat precede /. Rtempferi, 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 Orcliids. Following these come the English Iris, with their
sumptuous flowers, representing almost every shade of colour, distinct and in combination, thus carrying
the succession to the end of July, and can only be compared witli the L»lias and Cattley^, the Queens of the
Orchids. We have not spoken however, of the pretty Peacock Iris, nor of the wonderful Iris Susiana. nor of the
IT....: .a Ttetr ic C/% Q 1 1 1'sKi »» in voc<3e anH cr» iT\ the flowct garden, noT of tlic charming
These, and the handsome beardless species quoted on page 24, form the
Variegated foliaged Iris, which is so valuable in vases and so effective i
little Iris Cristata for dry banks. These, and the handsome beardle
unbroken chain. , . . j ,
To cut for filling vases ajid for table bouquets, the whole of the Iris are admirably adapted, and when n 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 7vhen the individual flowers are arranged in sand or moss,
ENGLISH IRIS (THE LARGE BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN).
These magnificent Iris succeed best in well-drained soil, but when the soil is heavy, surround the bulbs
•with sand. The planting may be done from September to December for a July display. The varieties described
are distinct, and as strikingly beautiful and varied as the most splendid hot-house orchids.
We annually exhibit at the Meetings of theRoyal Horticultural Society flowers of this grand Iris.
>tions, S. is used to signify the Standards or erect petals, F. the Falls or drooping petals.
f^ ln the descriptions,
a.
925 3 each of 24 magnificent varieties 12
926 I each of 24 ditto 5
927 I each of 12 ditto 3
928 Fine mixed per 100, 6/0 ; per doz.
929 Choice mixed ,, 8/6 ,,
930 Named var., mi.xed ,, 12/6 ,,
per doz.
931 Adrian. S. satin-rose, F. delicate satin-rose *
932 Araphimachus, S. crimson-black, F. rich velvety-purple 2
933 Amusant, S. purple F. rich violet, with white and yellow 2
934 Armida, S. crimson-black, F. purple flaked crimson-black, with white and yellow 2
935 Blanche fleur, .S. and F. ivory-white, tinged soft rose 3
936 Caviagnac, S. red lavender, F. lavender, stained violet 2
\^Barr and Sugden
6 .
6...0
6...0
6...0
6...0
6...0
d.
t c
1 6
2 o
each.
O 3
ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND THE SUNDRY BULBOUS IRIS. 19
. , per doz, eacb«
Iris, English — contuiued. d. g. d.
S. velvety blacky F. rich violet with white and yellow 2 6...0 3
938 Gertrude, S. red lilac, F, lilac spotted purple 2 6...0 3
939 Graaf Bentluk, S, magenta, Jlaked white, F. white, spotted crimson 2 6...0 3
940 Grande Celeste, S. ccelestial blue, F. calestial blue with white and yetlow, very large 5 6...0 6
941 Grande Blanche, S. white, slightly feathered purple, F. white, slightly blotched purple 2 6...0 3
942 Henri IV., S. red lavender, F. pale lavenda 2 6...0 3
943 La Charmante, S. deep lavender blue, F. white, margined light lavender 2 6...0 3
944 La Superbe, S. lavender, ilaked purple, F, delicate lavender, blotched purple 2 6...0 3
945 La Vierge, S. violet-purple, F. violet-blue 2 6...0 3
946 L’Unlque, rich claret, F. purple, shading to blue with white and yellow 2 6...0 3
947 Mountain of Snow, S. and F. white, very large 5 6...0 6
948 Mount Blanc, S. and P. pure white, very handsome 3 6...0 4
Orion, S. purple-violet, F. blue-violet, and white 2 6...0 3
960 Falatinus, S. lavender, flaked purple, P . delicate lavender, spotted purple 2 6...0 3
951 Peleus, S, rich claret, F. rich crimson with white and yellow 2 6...0 3
962 Pharon, S. velvety crimson, F. rich crimson 2 6...0 3
963 Plato, .S. violet. F. vehety crimson, shading to purple 2 6...0 3
964 Sans Soucl, S. lilac, flaked purple, F. satiny lilac, spotted purple 2 6...0 3
965 Simon, S. lavender, spotted purple, P. delicate lavender, spotted blue 2 6...0 3
956 Vainqueur, S. lavender, feathered violet, F. delicate lavender, spotted violet 2 6...0 3
957 Wapen van Rotterdam, S. red lilac, heavily flaked purple, F. lilac, spotted purple 2 6...0 3
SPANISH IRIS (THE SMALL BULBOUS IRIS OF SPAIN).
The Spanish Iris flowers a fortnight earlier than the English Iris, from which it differs considerably; the flowers
are smaller, the combination of colours altogether different, and the blendings more curious, in this respect resem-
bling the more rare and curious of the orchids. They require the same cultural treatment as the English Iris.
We annually exhibit flowers of the Spanish Iris at the meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society.
«. d. s. /f,
968 3 each of 12 magnificent varieties 5 6 I 960 Fine mixed per 100, 31. ; per doz. o 6
969 1 each of 12 ,, 2 6 | 961 Choice mixed ,, 4J. 6cf. ; ,, 08
per doz. each.
962 Alexander, S. chestnut, F. olive and yellow 2 6...0 3
963 Armlda, .S. sky-blue, F. olive and orange 2 6...0 3
koxoxz., S. pearl-blue, P'. yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
966 Bathurst, S. primrose, F. rich yellow and orattge 2 6...0 3
'BodMty, S. violet-blue, F. olive and orange 2 6...0 3
967 California, S. rich yellow, F. yellow, spotted orange 2 6...0 3
968 Cleon, S. violet, flaked purple, P'. olive and yellow 2 6...0 3
969 Cleopus, S. lilac, F. white and yellow 2 6...0 3
970 Clymene, S. red purple, F. olive and yellow 2 6...0 3
S. porcelam, F. white and orange 2 6...0 3
972 Dlomedes, .S. dark porcelain, F. sulphur and yellow 2 6...0 3
973 Florence Nightingale, S. sulphur, F. yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
974 Gem, S. blue, F. olive and orange 2 6...0 3
975 Gen. Havelock, S. white, tinged blue, F. white and orange 2 6...0 3
976 Gen, Wyndham, S. sulphur, F, yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
977 SM.'piXQT, S, violet, F. violet, spotted orange .• 2 6...0 3
S. chestnjft purple, F. olive and orange 2 6...0 3
979 La Vestale, S. white, F. white and yellow 2 6...0 3
980 Louis le Grande, S. lavender blue, F. pearl and yellow 2 6...0 3
981 Louis Phlllipe, is. light purple, F. chestnut and yellow 2 6...0 3
982 Ne Plus Ultra, S. light olive-primrose, F. golden yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
983 Philomele, 5 . chestnut, F. chestnut and yellow 2 6...0 3
'B.om.MlXiS, S. blue, Jlaked brown, P. yellow and orange 2 6...0 3
ZZZ S. violet, F. blue and yellow 2 6...0 3
986 Venus, S. bronze yellow, F. rich orange 2 6...0 3
987 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. Alata flowers variously from September to
Christmas. Histrio, weather permitting, flowers at Christmas; Reticulata follows soon after, and grown under glass
it can be had in flower with the early forced bulbs ; it is delicately fragrant, and the colours intensely rich, a most
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 l^ieusseuxia 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.
Lusitancia is remarkable for its rich yellow flowers : and Lusitancia sordida is a noble plant. s. d.
988 Alata, blue, shading to lilac, J ft each i o
989 Caucasica, -primrose, with foliage silvery margined, ^ ft , , 1 6
990 Histrio, bright blue, blotched golden yellow, in the way of Reticulata, but much earlier ,, 10 6
991 brilliant golden yellow ,, i 6
992 Lusltanlca, S. and F. rich yellow per doz. 5 6
993 Lusltanlca sordida, rich chestnut brown, F. olive with rich orange, very handsome 3 ^
994 pure white, petals blotched clear celestial blue, for pots or the open ground, i ft. ,, x 6
ZZZ white, the petals marked blue, purple a?td yellow, very fragrant, .. 5 ^
996 Reticulata, brilliant deep violet, blotched golden ydloiv, very fragrant, ^ ft. ...per doz., ; each o 9
997 ,, red-purple, blotched golden yellow, very fragrant, ^ft ,. 16
998 Sisinrluclllum, spotted yellow, a fine dwarf species 10
999 Tlngltana. purple, spotted orange 3 ^
Xlphion latlfollum. The English Iris are varieties of this species.
Xlphlon viQgare. The Spanish Iris are varieties of this species.
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
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FLAG OR EVERGREEN IRIS, DVIARF IRIS, AND IRIS K^EMPFERI.
THE FLAG OR EVERORBEN IRIS.
The Sections of Iris now following have rhizomatous roots and flag leaves. They are found more or leM
abundantly in all countries, and at almos every altitude, from the dell to the mountain top, and in almost every soil
and situation ; and are endless in their variations of colour, and diversity of growth ; their height ranging from
the miniature /. Crhtata of the North American uplands to the tall Pseudo-Aconis of our British marshes. I hey
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 roekwork ; 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 e.xist. 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.
To 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 necessaiy to send the Ins flowers to a distance, they should bt
cut just before they expand.
■' DWARF IRIS.
Charming varieties, growing from 6 to ra 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 Pumila varieties are the most dwarf and make the neatest edgings.
(3P In the descriptions 5. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals; P., Palls, or the drooping petals.
1000 One each of this Section, I2f. fsd.
per doz,— 8.
1002 PuxnUa« 5. and F. rich claret purple 4
1003
100 ^
1000
1006
1007
bicolor, 6'. white, F. purple each
S. and F. rich clear blue 3 6
lutea maculaba, S. primroscy F.
brown, edged yellow 5 6
trifltis lutea, 5. primrose, F. yel-
low stained brown, fragrant 5 6
violacea, S. purple, F. crimson
reticulated white, large fl. , each 1 o
1008 Blilorus, S. violet-purple, F.crimson-purple 3 6
1009 „ gracilis, S. creamy white, F.sut-
phur, fragrant 2 6
1010 Chamseirls lutescens, S. creamy white, F,
yellow 7 ^
1011 Hungaricus, 5. and F. claret purple each o 9
1012 NudicauUs, S. purple, F. crimson-purple 3 6
1001 Mixed varieties, per 100, loj. td. ; per doz., 2J.
per doz.— s. d,
1013 Olbiensis atrO'Purpurea, S.claret-purple,
F. velvety black, fragrant, each i o
1014 ,, lutea, S, and F. fine deep yellow,
each o 9
1015 „ lutea grandlflora, 5. and F. rich
yellow, sweet-scented each i o
1016 ,, lutea mannorata. 5. and F. yel-
low marbled and stained bronze
each I o
1017 ,, BUlphurea, S, sulphur, F. yellow
a7id bronze each i o
1018 ,, violacea, S. violet-bl-'C, F» crim-
S071 edged violet each o 9
1019 Sub-blflora minor, S. rich purple, F. rich
velvety crimso7i each i o
IRIS KJEMPFERI (LiEVIGATA).
The magnificence of these splendid new Japanese Flag Iris surpasses any written description tliat could
given of them. Thousands of the flowers in our Experimental Grounds this year measured from 6 to 7 inches in
diameter, with a breadth of petal 3 to 3I inches. The prevailing colours were crimsons, purples, violets and
blues, each flower representing several shades, and all with a yellow or orange blotch rnore or less conspicuous,
and surrounded by a halo of blue or violet, close to the petaloid stigma. When unfolding, the flower frequently
exhibits a different hue to that represented w hen it is fully expanded ; and in such young flowers there is an
intensity in the colour, with a richness of bloom spread over the surface which is very charming.
Although the preponderance amongst the varieties of Iris Kaempferi ranged towards the richer and deeper
colours, tliere were, however, pure whites, roses, lilacs, lavenders, French greys, &c., as will be seen from the
descriptions of the varieties, many of which are offered for the first time, and cannot fail to give great satisfaction.
Having been very successful in our propagation of these charming Iris, we have catalogued them at rates much
cheaper than are generally charged for this new race of Flag Iris. . , , , ,
The descriptions have been made by us from the flowers, and no plant w'as propagated unless jt had bloomed
with us, so that purchasers are ensured against disappointment as regards the colours recorded in the Catalogue.
The varieties which are usually designated double we have preferred using the term “duplex;” for, in reality,
the Iris is not “double" in the ordinary acceptation of the term. The normal flower consists of three petals>
and the duplex is lepresenled by six, and sometimes the petaloid stigma is in duplicate also ; so that, taking Dr.
Van Kaathoven as an example, we have a perfect wheel, each petal independent, with its petaloid stigma guarding
the rich gold-blotched base. Others of the duplex, however, are characterised by petals of great breadth, over-
lapping each other, and imparting a massiveness to the flower which enhances the effect.
The Collection which is offered this season we have no hesitation in saying is the finest the public have
ever been invited to purchase. ... > e t • tp t -
In addition to the foregoing, we have acquired from Herr Max Leichtlin his entire stock of Ins Kajmpfen,
which is partly composed of the magnificent collection brought by the Japanese delegates for their garden at the
Vienna International Exhibition. Two of these varieties will appear on a coloured plate in “ The Garden," viz.,
Jmperatrix, white feathered a7id margined 77iagenta, and Sch(E7ie Wie7icriH. These will give an idea of the
varieties of Iris Kaempferi generally, and the plate may be taken, so to speak, as a sample. The varieties, which
were purchased by our Iriend Mr. Leichtlin from the Japanese, consisted of a very carefully selected group made
by the Japanese Government to represent this family at the Vienna Exhibition, and consist of both single and
duplex lorms. Besides these, Mr. Leichtlin’s collection comprises the fine varieties selected in Japan by Mr.
Thomas Hogg; also the best varieties sent by Von Siebold from Yokohama; and these have all been made
subservient by Mr. Leichtlin in his crossing, so that we may fairly claim to be the possessors of the finest
varieties of Iris Krempferi in Europe, and the largest and richest collection existing, and, considering the prices
at which these Iris are offered, we hope that the family will be represented in every collection of hardy plants.
In 1877, three First-Class Certificates were awarded to us for Iris Kcempferi by the Royal Horticultural
Society, 07 td Ui July of the present year our new Iris Kcempferi hnperatrix, exhibited by H. J. Elwcs, Esq.,
received a First-Class Certificate. Twice during the month of July we staged flowers of this beautiful family of
Iris at the Hoi’ticultural Society's Meetmgs, atid their large Cle77iaiis-like blossoms were greatly admired.
CULTURK.— A naturally good garden soil, w'ell worked, suits this plant ; but past experience shows that, in
a soil which is naturally moist, but well drained, and laying well to the sun, the largest amount of success is
attained. For example, on the moist Bagshot soil the plant makes very strong growth, and flowers with remark-
able freedom. On drier soils the plant is comparatively dwarf. For Rhododendron and Azalea borders it will be
found most valuable, coming into bloom as it does in July, thus maintaining the succession of flowers. Leaf soil,
loam, and peat the p’ant likes ; but manure should never be given unless thoroughly decomposed, as fresh manure
is poison to this section of Iris. _ ^ , o ,
\_Darr and Sugdett,
IRIS MMPFERI.
21
IRIS KiEMPFERI.
1020 Our own selection, 50 in 50 varieties
1021 ,, ,, 25 in 25 ,,
1022 ,, ,, 12 in 12 ,,
1023 „ ,, 6 in 6
5^-, £6 6s„ and 7S.
A4 4J-. and £5 51.
lOJ. 6t/, 15^., 21s., and 30J.
4f. 6d., js. 6d.y 10s. 6d., 155., and 21s.
In describing; the varieties of Iris Kaempferi 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, which is partially overlapped by the petaloid stigma, while the short standards may probably be of a
different colour to the petals.
each— 8. tt.
1024 Alba grandisslma, ivory white 5 6
1026 Alexander Von Humboldt, ... 3 6
1026 Alexander Von Siebold, rich purple^ shaded
violet I o
YiTl claret, shading to violet ... 3 6
1028 Amos Perry, purple-violet, mottled white 2 6
1029 Blue Boy, viotet-blue i 6
1030 Blue King, rich violet-blue 3 6
pitrplc, shading to violet ... 3 6
1032 C. W. Shaw, rich velvcty-crirnson 3 6
1033 Clarlsslma, claret, shading to purple 2 6
1034 Carplnl, claret-purple i o
1035 Carreri, i o
1036 Cheron, velvety crimsort i o
1037 David Syme, purph, shaded violet 2 6
1038 Daniel Gunn, claret, shading to purple ... 1 6
1039 Doctor Hogg, rich velvety-crimson i 6
1040 Doctor Van Kaatboven, rich velvety crim-
soUyJlowers duplex 10 6
1041 Duchess de Belcourt, rich crimson i 6
1042 Duchess of Edinburgh, claret, shading to
crimson 2 6
1043 E. G. Henderson, rich purple 2 6
1014 Eleanore Linati, velvety crimson 2 6
1045 Fairy, flowers duplex, velvety purple 7 6
1046 Frank purple, deepening to crimson-
lake, edged white 7 6
1047 CtQnQVdXOxdiMX, red-purple, shading to violet 3 6
1048 Glymei, rose-lilac, speckled white 3 6
1049 ZotsxiY\'&Xis\s\.%, rich purple, shading to blue 2 6
violet, shading to blue ... i 6
1051 Kermeslna, crimson o 9
1052 ,, marmorata, crimson, marbled
white I o
1053 ,, marmorata aujieT\i&, crimson-
purple, marbled white i 6
1064 !^elagel, rich purple, shading to violet... 3 6
3056 Lord Beaconsfield, ... 2 6
1056 Madame Linati, French grey, reticulated
violet 7 6
each— 8. d.
1057 Madame Schindler, claret, shading to vel-
vety-crimson 2 6
1058 Mathilde Von Siehold, rich purple, shading
to violet 5 6
1069 Miguelli. white, thiged and reticulated rose 3 6
1060 Mrs. Barr, lavender, netted lilac 5 6
1061 Mrs. Langtry, rose-lilac 5 6
1062 Mrs. Miles, lilac, shading to blue 7 6
1063 Mrs. Oswald Crawford, white, petals im-
bricated 7 6
1064 Mrs. Parker, shading to violet ... 3 6
1065 Oswald Crawford, duplex, rich claret-
purple 7 6
1066 Peter Rudolph Barr, crimson-lake, shad-
ing to sky blue, white centre, very distinct 7 6
1067 PhUlp Frost, rich claret-purple, shadiiig
to velvety-crimson i 6
1068 Prince of Wales, rich purple-crimson i 6
1069 Professor Dyer, velvety-crimson i 6
1070 Purpurea, purple o 9
1071 ,, grandiflora, red-purple i o
1072 ,, striata, purple-crimson striped
white 2 6
1073 ,, marmorata, rich purple, mot-
tled white 2 6
1074 Reinwardtii, rose-pink, speckled white ... 5 6
1076 Richard Gilbert, rich crimson-purple i 6
1076 Rosea striata, rose, striped lilac 3 6
1077 Rosy Morn, lilac, mottled-white 3 6
1078 Royal Blue, rich violet-blue 5 6
1079 Rutherford Alcock, violet-crimson 2 6
1080 Sultana, velvety-crimson i 6
1081 Thomas Carlyle, shading to rich
violet -blue 3 6
1082 Thomas Spanswick, rich claret-purple,
shading to violet 3 6
1083 Tobias, rich claret, marbled-white i o
1084 Umvolosi, red-purple i o
1085 Velvet King, rich velvety purple 2 6
1036 William Robinson, deep velvety critnson 2 6
The two new varieties of Herr Max Lelchtlin’s Iris Kaempferi, figured in “ The Garden.”
1087 white, feathered a7id flaked tnagoita, flowers duplex, and of immense size each 21 o
lilac, shading to mauve, flowers duplex, arid large ,, 21 o
IRIS K^MPFERI, UNBLOOMED SEEDLINGS FROM VON SIEBOLD.
1089 Unbloomed Seedlings, two years old ; these we acquired from Mr. P. F. Von Siebold, as raised
from his finest Japanese varieties, and with the assurance that fine sorts might be expected. Three
have flowered with us this year, and were fine, so that we expect that purchasers will have no
reason to be dissatisfied with the results.
Plants according to strength per dozen, 12^. & 18 o
IRIS k;emfferi 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 which we offer. Althougli most of the fine varieties quoted by us were first flowered
in our Experimental Grounds, they were raised from advanced Japanese varieties by our friend Mr. Leichtlin.
A careful study of the varieties of Iris Kaempferi shows a gradual development in the size of flower,
variation and combination of colours, which the three species offered below would naturally give in the hands of
careful hybridizers, which the Japanese gardeners undoubtedly are. Anyone, however, desirous of raising new
varieties of this splendid Iris would do well to take advantage of the work already done, both by the Japanese
and our friend Mr. Leichtlin, and use the high class kinds above quoted, and their labours will, no doubt, be
amply rewarded.
5 . d.
1090 Kssmpferl Species, rose purple, speckled white per doz., $s. 6d. ; each o 6
1091 ,, ,, 3ZY>a., pure white ,, 5f. 6d. ; each o 6
1092 ,, ,, puipnxea., c/aret-purple each i o
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
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THE BEARDED IRIS.
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 Aug. 29 th, 1874, a lengthened, classified, and descrip-
tive list is given of the varieties vre 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
petaloid 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 delicateprimrose 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, tliat 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 intensest 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,
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 Iris for surrounding artificial lakes and ponds, or cultivated it in the flower borders, shmbberies,
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.
IV* In the descriptions S. is used to signify Standards, or the erect petals ; F., Falls, or the drooping petals.
s. d.
1099 Choice mixed varieties per 100 , 30 i. ; p. doz, 4 6
1093 $0 in 50 most superb varieties
1094 25 in 25 ,, ,,
1096 12 in 12 ,, ,,
1096 50 in 50 very fine varieties
1097 25 in 25 ,, ,,
1098 12 in 12
30
IS
6^. and 9
1100 Fine mixed varieties per 100 , 21 s.
1101 Common mixed per 100 , lor. 6d.
1102 Mixed blue and white varieties ...
1103 Mixed bronze vaiieties
1104 Mixed yellow varieties
We have arranged the Iris Barbata in natural groups to facilitate amateurs in making selections. Each
group has a distinctive characteristic. Germanica flowers first, and is represented by the blue, purple, and white
Flag Iris of our gardens ; they flower at the same time, and are extremely decorative in May. Aphylla,
of the Botanical Magazine, is the Plicata of Baker, under which we include Swertii ; the Standards have
a frill-like appearance arising from the marginal coloured transverse lines on a white ground. Amcena
has the standards white. Neglecta has the standards purple, or approaching to purple. Pallida has the
standards ranging from pale lavender to rose-lilac. Squalens embraces those with the standards bronzed ; and
Variegata has the standards invariably yellow.
1105 Germanica, the Blue Flag Iris {Bot. Mag.), S. blue, P. purple per 100 , 10 s. 6d. ; per doz,
vlolacea, S. purple. F. darkpuiple ,, „ 2 ir. od. ,,
alba, .S. and F. wkite(\. Florentina) ,, ,, 2 ir. od. „
S. astd F. very beatiiiful rich claret purple ... ,, ,, 30 J. oi. ,,
major, S, blue, F, purple per doz. 10 s. 6d.
Yioldi.ce2Lm3i)OT, S. purple, F. darh purple ,, 10 s. 6d.
The following commence flowering as the Germanica group goes out of bloom, and continue the succes-
sion till July. . , i.
Xlll Aphylla (Bot. Mag.), S. creamy white, margined dull lilac, F. white, margined lilac each i c
1112 ,, Agathe, S. whitCy matgined and mottled lavender, F.wkite margined lavender.. * '
1113 ,, Beauty, S. white, margined lilac, F. white, upper part red-lilac
1114 „ Bridesmaid, S. very pale lavender, F. white, margined lavender
1115 ,, Gazelle, S. red-lavender, mottled white, F. white, ed^ed purple
1116 ,, Madame Chereau, S. white, margined blue, F. white, margined blue
1117 ,, [striata), S. white, margined lavender, F. white and lavender
1118 Amoena [Sweet), S. white, tinged lavender, F. white, slightly margined lilac
1106
1107
1108
1109
1110
each
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
1128
1129
1130
1131
1132
1133
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 ..
Calypso, S. white, F. mottled purple and white
Cerbere, S. white, F. crimson-purple, reticulated white
Clio, S. white, F. purple
Comte de St. Clair, S. white, F. crimson-purple, reticulated white ..
Donna Marla, S. white, F. white, tinged lilac
Duchess of Nemours, S. white, F. purple, mottled white
Duchess of Orleans, S. white, F. crimson-purple, mottled white
Glorletta, S. white, tinged lilac, F. white, stained crimson
Morpheus, S. white, hnged lavender, F. violet, heavily mottled white..
Penelope, S. white, tinged lavender, F. white, reticulated lilac
reticulata alba, S. white, F. purple-crimson, reticulated white
unique, S. white, F. purple, reticulated white .
1134 Neglecta [Bot, Afa^.) S. decided lavender, F. purple mottled, with dark lines .
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THE BEARDED IRIS.
23
Iris, Bearded—
113B Neglecta Alice, 5. pale lavender, F. rich purple, mottled white each
1136 „ S, pale lavender, F. rich velvety-purple, reticulated white
1137 „ PAxtypQi, S. lavender-blue, F. rich velvety crimson, upper part mottled white
1138 „ Bocaze, 5. lavender, F. claret, mottled white
1139 ,, Chameleon, 5, rich blue, F. light crimson
1140 „ Clara, 5. lavender, F. rich purple-crimson, reticulated white
1141 „ clarlssima, 5. purple, shading to blue, F. rich ensnson, mottled white
1142 „ Cleopatra, 5. light lavender, F, velvety crimson, reticulated white
1143 „ Cordelia, S. violet, F. velvety crimson-black, very large
1144 „ De Bola de MUan, S, light lavender, F. rich crimson
1145 „ Fairy Queen, S. lavender, flaked purple-blue, F. purple-blue, heavily reticulated whits
1146 ,, Tlox&nc&'Ba.Ti, S. pale lavender blue, F. red lavender
1147 ,, Hanlbal, S. lavender blue, F, red purple
1148 „ Harlequin MUanals, 5. white, tinged lavender, F. rich crimson-purple
1149 „ Irma, S. lavender, F. crimson-purple, heavily mottled white
1160 „ Juliette, S. white, tinged lavender, F. very rich velvety crimson
1151 ,, ^vMorsaXs, S, purple-blue, F. rich velvety crimson
1152 „ reticulata purpurea, S, pale lavender, F, rich velvety crimson, reticulated white...
1163 „ Sir Garnet Wolseley, S. pure white, flaked purple, F. velvety crimson, reticulated
white
1154 ,, Sultan, 5. lavender, F. rich velvety purple , reticulated white
1155 ,, Sultana, 5. lavender, F. rich crimson purple, reticulated white !
1156 ,, Vlctorlne, 5. white, mottled blue, F. rich violet-blue, upper part mottled white
1157 , , Vlrglnle, 5. lavender, F. rich velvety-crimson, lined with white
1168 ,, WlUle Barr, 5. lavender, F. white, reticulated purple
1159 Pallida (Feich), S. dark lavender, passing to light lavender, F. purple, passing to light purple..
8 . d.
o 9
Asaurez, 5. red purple, F. claret
Astarte, S. purple-lilac, P. rich crimson-purple
azurea, 5. azure blue, F. violet-purple
Celeste, 5. ccslestial blue, F. light blue
Cytherie, S. blue, F, violet
Dalmatlca, 5. lavender-blue, F. lavender, tinged purple
Garibaldi, S, rose-lilac, F. rose-purple
Hercules, S. mauve, F. deep mauve
Khedive, S. lavender, F. light purple
LUaclna, S. and F. lavender, tinged lilac
Madame Paoqultte, S. rich claret-red, F, a deeper shade of claret-red ..
Maerlsart, S. mauve, F, purple-crimson
Queen of May, S. and F. rose-lilac
rubella, 5. red-purple, F. deep red-purple
Walner, S, deep lavender-blue, F. purple, mottled white
Bossuet, 5. sulphur bronze, F. crimson, reticulated with white
Doctor l^mlce, 5. coppery bronze, F. very rich velvety crimson
Exquisite, S. sulphur, F. light purple
'ivssoilciss; S . yellow-bronze, F, crimson, reticulated white
Herlcaut de Thury, 5. bronze-primrose, F, red-brown, reticulated white
Jacqulnlana, S, red-bronze, F. velvety crimson
Judith, S. bronze-primrose, F, crimson-purple, reticulated white
Lady Jane, S, brown-bronze, F. crimson-bronze
Lady Stanhope, .S. sulphur-bronze, F, richvelvety purple, narrowly margined yellow
La Prestlose, 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, 5. sulphur-bronze, F. crimson-velvet, mottled white
Mozart, 5. brown-bronze, F, purple-bronze, mottled white
Mrs. Meston, 5. rich bronze purple, F. rich purple
Phidias, 5. brown-bronze, F. rich deep crimson
Racine, S, light bronze purple, F. rich purple
Rebecca, S. primrose-bronze, F. intense crimson
Salar Jung, 5. bronze-flaked crintson, F. velvety purple-crimson, reticulated yetlarw
and white
Sir Walter Scott, S. bronze-yellow, F. rich crimson-brown
Solomon. ,S. brown-bronze, F. purple-crimson, reticulated white
Van Geertll, 5. purple-bronze, F. rich crimson, reticulated white
venusta, 5. bronze-primrose, F. rich crimson, reticulated white
Vincent, 5. primrose-bronze, F. light purple, reticulated white and brown
Walnerlana, .S. bronze-purple, F, purple, reticulated white and brown
1176
1177
1178
1179
1180
1181
1182
1183
1184
1186
1186
1187
1188
1189
1190
1191
1192
1193
1194
1195
1196
1197
1198
1199
1200
1201 Vaiiegata [Bot. Mag,), S. rich yellow, F. rich crimson-brown..
1202 ,, Adonis, 5. chrome-yellow, F. crimson-brown, reticulated white
1203 „ Darius, 5. chrome-yellow, F. purplish-lilac, with primrose and reticulated white
1204 „ De Berghl, S. yellow, F. crimson, reticulated yellow
1205 ,, TAa,n3., S. yellow, F. crimson -brown, reticulated white
1206 ,, Doctor Berslne, S. chrome-yellow, F. white, and crimson mottled
1207 ,, Chellis, 6’. rich yellow, F. brown, heavily reticulated white
1208 ,, Cz3.xovr\tz, S. chrome-yellow, F, purple, mottled white
1209 ,, Enchantress, 6'. bri.ght yellow, F. crimson, reticulated yellow
1210 ,, ‘B.QZiXtT, S. yellow, F. richvclvety-crimson
1211 „ Honorable, 5. deep yellow, F, brown, reticulated yellow
1212 ,, Ti.-axssksa\iMi, S. yellow, F. velvety crimson-brown
1213 „ J. B. M. Camm, S, yellow, F. ruby-velvet
1214 „ iJix&.'Lz.wiexiCe, S. rich yellow, F. reticulated white
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9
o
6
o
o
o
6
6
o
o
o
9
9
0
6
9
9
o
6
0
o
o
9
o
o
6
6
6
6
9
9
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12 and 13, K.ng Street, Covent Garden, 1879. J
24
THE BEARDED AND BEARDLESS IRIS.
Iris, Bearded — contUived.
1215 Varlegata Louis de Cerise, S. light yellcrw, F. crimson-purpU, reticulated yellow and white... each
1216 ,, major, S. rich yellow, F. brown., reticulated white
1217 „ Malvina, S. yellow, imged with bronze, F. mottled brown and white
1218 „ S._fine chrome^yellow, F. crimson, reticulated white
1219 „ Minnie, S. orange yellow, F. crimson-brown, reticulated white
1220 ,, S. rich yellow, F. white, reticulated crimson
1221 ,, Peter Hanson, S. golden yellow, F. crimson, reticulated yellow
122Z ,, Blgolette, S. chrome-yellow, F. velvety crimson, reticulated white
1223 ,, Sans Soucl, S. orange, F. crimson, reticulated yellow and white
1221 ,, spectabllls, S. rich yellow. F. velvety crimson, reticulated white
1225 ,, Versailles, S. yellow, variegated purple, F. rich velvety crimson
The following Species of Bearded Iris are similar in habit of growth but distinct in colouration from the
foregoing. They are remarkably beautiful, and should form part of every collection of Iris. Albicans is the pure
white Portuguese Iris; 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 Iris. The varieties of Sambucina are remarkable for their striking combinations of colour.
Kashmir tana \s the recently introduced white Iris from India; Ajirea is the self-coloured Bearded Iris; and
Flavescens the primrose-coloured Iris.
1226 Albicans, S. and F. pure white each
1227 ,, The Biide, S. and F. snow-white
1228 Aurea, {Rob Reyel), S. and F. rich yellow
1229 Flavescens {Sweet), S. primrose, F. light primrose
1230 ,, Munlte, S. primrose, F. primrose, reticulated lavender
1231 Florentlna {Reich), S. white, F. white (I. Germanica alba)
1232 Ganymedes, S. yellow, mottled purple, F. velvety crimson, beautiful.
1233 Innocenza, S.pure white, F. ^re white, slightly reticulated, beautiful
1234 Kashmirtana {new), S. and F. white, very targe, and late flowering
1235 Lurida {Reich), S. bronze-purple, F. rich purple-crimson, scented elder
1236 Sub-bifiora {Bot. Mag.), S. and F. very rich deep purple
1237 Sambucina, S. bronze-primrose, F. purple-crimson, scented elder
1238 ,, Beethoven, S. mauve, F. rich purple, reticulated white
1239 ,, La Vesuve, 5. blue, mottled bronze, F. rich purple-cri 7 n son
1240 Vlrescens 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 any of the preceding groups ; they are equally
hardy, and most of them are grand aquatics, especially Aurea, Mofitieri, Ochroleuca, and the varieties of Pseudo-
Acorus ; not only are these majestic in growth, but the flowers are surpassingly beautiful. The varieties of
Sibirica are graceful in water. All the other Iris in this group, with the exception of Criitata, Iberica, Ruthenica,
Stylosa, Susiana, Tectorum, and Tuberosum 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 ; Festidissima is valuable for damp
shady situations ; Teciorusn is found on the thatched roofs of Cliinese houses.
Cristata forms a tuft where it is happy, and when covered with its amethystine flowers is a gem. Iberica
and 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 Virginica are very beautiful ; while Orientalis is a form of Sibirica, with flowers larger, more
decided in colour, and in refinement unsurpassed by any other flower. Tridentata is also a gem ; Spuria major
is as remarkable as it is beautiful ; Longipetala and Brevijlos are charming; Graminea has remarkably graceful
foliage, and flowers as distinctive as they are beautiful.
1241 Acorus gramlnlfolia, ^ ft each
1242 .. ,, fol. varlegatls, J ft ,,
1243 Aurea, golden yellow, a noble species, 4ft
1244 Cretensis, a rare grassy-leaved species, i ft ,,
1245 Cristata, rich amethyst-blue, spotted deep blue, striped orange, charming species, |ft ,,
1246 Cuprea, S. and P. orange, 2 ft ,,
1247 Foetldisslma, the scarlet-berried seed vessels are prized for Christmas decoration, ij ft ,,
1248 ,, foL vaziegatls, an effective variegated winter foliage plant, ij ft. per doz. 55. td. ,,
1249 Tiilvs., bronze-yellow ,,
1250 Goldenstadtli, white and golden yellow, 3 ft ,,
1251 Graminea, blue and purple, i ft ,,
1252 ,, lOLtifoUA, blue and purple, ft ,,
1253 Humllls, S. purple, F. purple, reticulated whiter this is a very distinct species, it has leaves
about ifeet, while the flowers are produced close to the ground 2
1264 Iberica, a dwarf species of great beauty, with large pure satiny-white flowers, lower petals
rich brown^urple, spotted black, i ft 2J. 6<f. and ,, 3
1255 Longipetala, S. lavender, F. white, reticulated blue, 2 ft i
1256 ,, breviflora ; this species appears, from the foliage and the similarity ijt colour of
fewer, to he a variety of Longipetala ; it is very handsome, 2 ft ,, i
1257 Monnerll ,, i
1268 Notha (Spurea major), S. rich purple, F. blue, spotted yellow, 2 ft., very handsome i
1269 Ochroleuca, S. pure white, F. white and yellow, 3 ft ,, i
1260 Orientalis (sanguinea), S. and F. velvety blue, very beautiful, 3 ft per doz. yr. 6 d. ,, o
1261 Prismatlca, S. and F. rich light blue, spotted orange, 2 ft ,, 2
1262 PseudO.Acorus, 3 ft ,, o
1263 ,, japonlcus foL Vfiiiiegatis, a beautifully variegated foliage plant, 3 ft i
1264 ,, delicate primrose, it ,, i
1266 Reichenbachlana, S. and F. rich purple-blue, 2 ft 2
1266 Ruthenica, blue, a pretty miniature species, with a distinctive fan-like foliage, ^ ft ,, o
1267 Sibirica, S. bright blue, F. blue, reticulated white, 3 ft per doz. 4 s. 6 d. ,, o
1268 ,, acuta, S. and F. blue, reticulated white, ft ,, o
1269 ,, alba, S. white, F. mottled purple, 3 ft ,, o
\Barr and Sugden,
BEARDLESS IRIS AND IXIAS.
25
Iris, Beardless — continued. d.
1270 Slbtrlca grandlflora prsecox, S. purple, F. blue-purple, reticulated white, 3 ft each o 9
1271 ,, l&cteai, S. milhjf-white, F. white, reticulated brown, ^ (t ,, 09
1272 ,, TCdaOT, S. blue, F. blue, reticulated white, 2 U ,, 09
1273 ,, mlnutlflora, S. violet-purple, F. blue, reticulated white, 3 ft „ 09
1274 ,, plena, S. and F, blue 3 ft i o
1275 Spurea, S. and F. blue, 3 ft ,, o 9
1276 ,, desertorum, S, and F. lavender-blue, 2 ft ,, 16
1277 „ halophylla, S. and F. yellowish, 3 ft o 9
1278 ,, stenogyne, 5. 3 ft ,, 09
1279 Stylosa (unguicularis), S. andF. beautiful light blue, winter-flowering, ifl. (in pots «/6 & 3 / 6 ) ,, 09
1280 Suslana, blush, tinted brown, and netted with dark lines, a grand species, ft „ 10
1281 Toctorum syn. tomlolopha, lovely blue crested flowers, beautifully spotted, ij ft ,, i 6
1282 Tenax, S. and F. rich lilac, very handsome, 2 ft ,, 26
1283 Trldentata, S. and P. richviolet-blue, 2 (i ,, 26
1284 ,, 'violz.QQQ., S. and F. rich purple-violet, very hastdsome, 2 lx ,, 3 6
1285 Trlgonocarpa, S. and F. rich blue, very handsome, 3 ft ,, 10
1286 Tuberosa {Snakeshead), violet and green, ^ ft ,, 06
1287 Versicolor, S. red-lilac, F. rose-purple, 1 ft ,, 09
1288 Vlrglnlca, S. lilac, F. rich-purple with white spot, 3 ft ,, 06
1289 ,, atropurpurea, 5. flwrf r/V>4 3 ft 10
1290 „ Columnse, S. and F, lilac, 3 ft i o
1291 ,, Hansont, S. blue, F. lilac, with conspicuous yellow spot, 3 ft 16
1292 ,, pulCheUa, S. and F. red-lilac, 3 ft ,, 10
1293 ,, S, pale lilac, F. red-lilac, with white spot, '^ix ,, 09
IXIAS, MORPHIXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, AND BABIANAS.
These, 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 habit, 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. — P lant 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. — P repare 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. As the early plantings make foliage during the autumn, it is necessary to 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 not be protected except by a little fern, and this should be removed gradually, as the plants
spear through it ; and as they flower later in summer than the early plantings, select for them an aspect where
the sun's rays will be somewhat broken, and the blooming period will be prolonged.
On stiff or wet soils the bulbs should be surrounded with sand, a?id the beds raised, so that the bulbs when
plasited will be an inch or two above the level of the path. In fanuary of the present year we specially prepared a
raised bed of sandy loam and covered it with fern, which we removed gradually as the plants speared through, and
we have had the fnest display of Ixias we could desire, some of the plants two feet high.
IXIAS.
The colours of these are rich, diversified, and strikingly beautiful, not onlyin the varieties but in the individual
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 gaidens
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. Ihus, when the suns rays are absent thci’C is one effect, but the brilliant display is in
s. d.
1298 I each of 12 splendid varieties 2/6 & 3 6
1299 Choice mi.xed per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1 6
1300 Fine mi.xed per zoo, 5/6; ,, 10
per doz.
1318 Imperatrice Eugenie, while, tinged rose-
purple, dark crimson centre 5 6
white, tinged rose, black centre... 4 6
1320 Lady Slade, rich pink, carmine centre ... 2 6
rich deep yellow, black cesttre... 3 6
1332 Magnum bonum, 5 6
1323 Model, straw colour, purple centre 3 6
1324 Morning Star, white, magenta centre 3 6
1325 'Not&, pure white, rose centre, lovely 2 6
1326 'PdMdi.s, pale primrose, crimson centre 2 6
1327 Pearl, xvhite, black centre 7 6
1328 Prestlos, the largest of the Ixias, pure
white, crimson-velvet centre 7 6
1329 Princess Alexandra, passing to
white, tinged rose-purple, crimson centre. 2 6
1330 Rosea plena ( H'^onde/), rose-pink S o
1331 Smiling Mary, magenta, white centre 4 6
1332 Virgilius, bright yellow, black centre 4 6
sea green, black centre 2 6
1334 Vulcan, crimson, shaded orange 4 6
the expanded flowers. «. d.
1295 3 each of 30 splendid varieties 21 o
1296 3 each of 20 ditto 10/6 & 15 o
1297 3 each of 10 ditto 5/6 & 7 6
per doz.
1301 Aurantlaca major, ... 2 6
1302 Bucephalus, magenta-purple, beautiful ... 2 o
1303 ,, major, magenta-purple, large
flower 3 6
1304 Cleopatra, white, rose-purple centre 3 6
1305 Comet, sulphur-yellow, black centre 5 6
1306 yellow, shaded red 2 6
1307 Gx^X>QTOidQS,beautiful rich cerise-scarlet ... 1 6
1308 ,, isxd^^ov, rich cerise-scarlet 3 6
Cjms, delicate pf imrose, crimson centre ... 3 6
1310 Diana, white, rose-porple centre 2 6
1311 Duchess of Edinburgh, white, striped
rose 5 6
1312 Gem, creamy white, purple centre 3 6
1313 0\d>.nt, light fawn, changing to purple 4 6
1314 Golden Drop, golden yellow, and purple-
maroon centre 2 6
1315 Hector, rose-purple, black centre 4 6
1316 Hemisphere, primrose, tinged red 3 6
1817 Hypatia, white, tinged lilac, black centre 5 6
12 and 13 , King Street, Covent Garden, 1879 .]
26 MORPHIXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, BABIANAS, AND PERSIAN RANUNCULUS.
MORPHIXIAS.
These arevery distinct, flowering somewhat later than the Ixia, but possessing the same graceful habit. The
buff coloured species is unique in habit and colour.
per doz. — s. d. per doz. — s. d,
1336 Panloulata, buf 2 6 I 1337 Panlculata rosea, rosy apricot 2 6
1336 „ alba, white, black centre 2 6 [ 1338 „ 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. «. d.
1339 5 each of 12 splendid varieties 10 6
1340 3 ,, 12 ,. „ 60
1341 2 ,, 12 ,, ,, 4 6
per doz.
AmeWnaLf pale lemofi,y€//ow ccfiin 3 6
1346 Angellque, white, yellow centre 2 o
1347 Bulbifera, tinged orange i 6
1348 Delicata, light yellow, centre spotted brown 4 6
1349 GiZX*Cq^6i, rich crimson, yellow centre ... 4 6
white, with yellow centre 2 o
French white, blotched purple 2 6
primrose, yellow centre 2 o
1342 I each of 12 splendid varieties 2
1343 Choice mixed, per 100, 10s. 6^/. ... per doz. r
1344 Fine mi.xed, per 100, 75. 6d., ,, 1
per doz,
IZb'i VLs.avXaXa., white, purple and primrose ... i
1364 Nain, white and crimson, primrose centre . 2
1366 Pavonla, white, centre yellow, mottled black 2
1366 Purpurea striata, purple-crimson , striped 2
1367 Queen Victoria {««!<;) 3
1368 Tricolor, scarlet, tnarbled crimson i
1369 „ grandlflora, rich crimson 2
1360 Victor Emmanuel, red and yellow i
TRITONIAS.
In growth these resemble the Sparaxis, but differ in the prevailing colours, which range from buff to rose
and the richest glowing orange, and always with a beautiful transparency. T hey 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.
d.
1361 5 each of 12 splendid varieties 12/6 & 13 o
1362 3 ,, 12 „ ,, ...... 7/6 & 10 6
1363 2 „ 12 „ „ 4/6 & S 6
per doz.
1367 Amcena, orange, centre spotted yellow 4 6
1368 Bella, blush, shading down to rose 4 6
1369 Brilliant, rich luminous orange-scarlet ... 2 6
bright orange per 100, 10/6 i 6
bright scarlet {7iew) 3 o
1372 Elegans, orange-cerise 2 6
1373 Eleonore, very fine {new) 5 6
1374 Fulgens, bright orange-scarlet 3 6
1364 I each of 12 splendid varieties 2/6 & 3
1366 Choice mixed, per 100, lOi-. 6tf. ...per doz. i
1366 Fine mixed, per 100, 7s. 6d. ,, i
per doz.
1376 Fenestrata, soft rose-salmon 2
1376 Gladstone (new), very distinct 3
1377 Julia, white suffused pink 4
1378 Laura, deep salmon, veiy beautiful 4
1379 Prince Alfted, white, very large 4
1380 Speciosa, brilliant orange scarlet s
1381 Squallda, white, suffused rose 2
1382 Vivid, bright scarlet, crimson centre 4
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 Tritonia.
t, d,
1383 5 each of 10 splendid varieties 10 6
1384 3 „ 10 „ „ S 6
1386 2 ,, 10 ,, ,, 4 6
per doz.
ktTQC,y2.u^3., purple blue, marked white ... 2 6
1390 Attraction, dark blue, vigorous habit 4 6
1391 Bicolor, alternate petah white arid blue ... 3 6
1392 Celia, rose, marked white 2 6
1393 General Froome, violet, spotted white 3 6
lavender, suffused white ... 3 6
1396 General Slade, magenta 3 6
1386 I each of 12 splendid varieties 2
1387 Choice mixed, per 100, ioj. ^d. \ per dozen 1
1388 Fine ,, ,, ys. 6d.] ,, i
per doz.
1Z9B JxdiQ,, petals altcn/atcly white and blue ... 3
1397 Kermesina, rich crimson-magenta 2
1398 Lady Carey, rose, tnarked white 2
1399 Rosea grandls, rose-purple, marked white 3
1400 Speciosa, mauve, sujfiused blue 2
1401 Villosa, blue I
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. (1. »•
1402 $00 in 15 splendid varieties i i o I 1404 100 in 15 splendid vaneties 4 6
1403 250 ditto ditto 10 6 | 1406 Mixed from named varieties per 100 5 6
\Barr and Sugden,
PERSIAN AND TURKISH RANUNCULUS, AND THE ANEMONE.
27
Ranunculus, Persian—
per 100. per do2.
d. s, d,
6...0 6
6...0 6
6...0 6
1408 Belladonna, white, spotted 3
1409 Californian Gold, golden yellow ... 3
1410 Capucln. glowing orange 3
1411 Commodore primrose, tipped
with purple 4 6...0 9
1412 Count Esterhazy, orange yellow ... 3 6...0 6
1413 yellow, spotted rose ... 3 6...0 6
1414 Couronne des Roses, 3 6...0 6
1416 bright ted 3 6...0 6
1416 Grand Vainqueur, white, spotted... 3 6...0 6
1427 Superdne mixed varieties, per 1000, 381.
1428 Fine ditto ditto 21s.
1417 Hector, white 7
1418 Leon d’Orange, orange 3
1419 Mont Blanc, snow white 12
1420 Mount Vesuvius, red spotted 3
1421 (Eil Nolr, jet black, beautiful
1422 Princess Victoria, carmine 3
1423 Queen Caroline, white, striped rose 3
1424 Queen Victoria, white, spotted 5
1425 Reine de Holland, black
1426 Utopia, rose, margined crimson ... 3
per 100, 4T. ; per dozen, 8rf.
ditto, 2J. 6«f. ; ditto, 6<f.
per 100. per doz.
d. ». d.
6. . .1 6
6.. .0 6
6. . .2 o
6.. .0
...3
6 ..o
6.. .0
6.. . 1
...2
6.. .0
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 :•
1429 A collection of loo in 50 splendid varieties 10 6
1430 ,, 50 in 50 ,, 6 6
1431 A collection of 50 in 25 splendid varieties 5 6
1432 ,, 25 in 25 ,, 36
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.
1436 230 in 8 splendid varieties o
1436 100 in 8
1433 1000 in 8 splendid varieties i lo o
1434 500 in8 ,, 015 6.
1437 Splendid mixed, per looo, 3or. ; per loo, 3J. 6i7. ; per dozen, 6d.
per 100. per doz.
1438 Bright Yellow 2 6 ..o 6
1439 Crimson Grandlflora 3 6...0 6
1440 Crimson-brown or black 2 6...0 6
1441 Golden YeUow 3 6...0 6
per TOO. per doz.
1442 Orange 3 6...0 6
1443 Scarlet, 2 6...0 6
im Vaxiega,tei, moliled red and ye/lmu 3 6...0 6
1445 White 7 6... I o
NEW LARGE FLOWERING TURCO-PERSIAN RANUNCULUS.
This new race of Ranunculus is remarkable for a vigorous growth, e.vtraordinary floriferous character, and
attains a height of about 18 inches, with 10 to 15 flowers on a plant. Where cut flowers are in demand this
class of Ranunculus is most valuable, as flowers may be gathered from a bed of these several times a week
without imparing tire display. £ $. d. e, d.
1446 3 each of 25 varieties i
1447 I „ of 25 „ o
1448 Choice mixed. ..per 100, yr. (id . ; per doz.
1449 Fine mixed ,, 51. (id. -, „
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, few
plants are so decorative. A bed of Scarlet Anemones for brilliancy 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, and in sheltered localities, during mild winters, the graceful and brilliant
Anemone fulgens, when left undisturbed, flowers from January till April or May, furnishing a supply of the most
charming flowers for vases and table bouquets. In the more massive forms of the single and double Poppy Anemone
there is a charming variety in colour and combination. Besides these, the Starry Windflower (Anemone St ellata),
and the beautiful blue Anemone Apennina and Blanda make up a family of Spring flowers combining diversity
and brilliancy almost matchless for effect. With the exception of Apennina and Blanda, all are valuable as
cut flowers, and very lasting in water. By continuous planting from September to April, a succession can be
ensured to June or July. This season the cut flowers of Anemone fulgens which we exhibited at the Horticultural
Gardens, and at King Street, attracted an unusual amount of attention. The brilliant scarlet Field-Poppy,
were it to flower in March and April, would convey the effect of Anemone fulgens. When the Anemone is
used for pot culture, the pots are best out of doors plunged in ashes to the rim till the flower buds appear.
Culture. — 'I he Anemone docs best in a light loamy soil, but succeeds in any good soil which is well drained.
In their native habitat Anemones 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 or March flower from April to June.
«. d.
1460 100 in 10 new splendid varieties ... 12 6
1451 30 in 10 ,, ,, 5 o
1452 12 in 12 ,, ,, 2 6
per 100. per doz.
1453 New varieties, in mixture 7 6...1 6
1454 New blue varieties 15 6
1455 New scarlet varieties 15 0...2 6
1456 Fine mixed double, all colours 3^. ^d. per 100; gd. per doz.
1457 Splendid mixed double, all colours $s. 6d. per 100 ; per doz.
1458 Splendid double scarlets in shades 7s. 6d. per 100; is. 31/. per doz.
1469 Splendid mixed double blues and purples 7s. 6d. per 100 ; is. ^d. per doz.
The following new varieties are remarkable for their large flowers and fine variety of colours :
per doz. 8. d.
CQdoN\i}li, purple, carmine, and scarlet.. 2 o
1461 Feu de Parade, ; osy scarlet i 6
1482 Garibaldi, rose and scarlet 2 o
1463 King of Scarlets, brilliant scarlet, very
large per 100, 12s. 6d. 2 o
hQ’verrieT, beautiful red i 6
1466 L’Ornement de la Nature, rich blue 2 o
12 and 13. King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
per doz. 8 .
1466 Prince Alfred, rose spotted, and scarlet ... 2
1467 Prince de Gonde, red and rose i
1468 Princess Alice, red and white 2
1469 Rembrandt, carmine 2
1470 Sir Walter Scott, 2
1471 light rose and green 2
1472 Mixed from above per 100, lo^. (>d. i
2S
ANEMONE, DOUBLE, SINGLE, STELLATA, FULGENS, ETC.
NEW DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED ANEMONES.
This new section of Anemones, like the preceding, are double varieties of Coronaria, the Poppy Anemone.
They are of French origin, and have large and very beautiful flowers.
per doz. each.
9. d. $. d.
1473 Oloire de Nantes, rich violet 3 6...0 4
1474 La Brilliante, rich cerise 5 6...0 6
1475 Lilas, red-lilac i o
per doz. each.
8. d. 9 . d.
1476 Mauve Clair, /rz/tf 5 6...0 6
1477 Ponceau, deep scarlet i o
1478 Rossini, peach colour i o
1479 New splendid mixed French Double Anemones per dozen $ 6
NEW VARIETIES OF SPLENDID DOUBLE ANEMONES.
To those who are interested in cultivating Anemones in named varieties, we recommend the following
collections «. d. s. d.
1480 A collection of too in 50 splendid varieties 15 o I 1482 A collection of 25 in 25 splendid varieties 4 6
1481 ,, 50 in 50 ,, 8 o I 1483 ,, X2 in Z2 ,, 26
SINGLE POPPY ANEMONES.
The Single Anemone has large beautiful poppy-like blossoms, and in sheltered situations during mild
. . ~
o
6
6
seasons it flowers continuously throughout the Winter, Spring, and early Summer months.
1484 Fine mixed, 3/6 per 100 ; 0/8 per doz.
1485 New Seedling Varieties, 5/6 per 100; i/o per doz.
1486 Scarlet, 3/6 per 100 ; 0/8 per doz.
1487 Brilliant Scarlet, 5/6 per 100 : i/o per doz.
1488 Blue per doz.
1489 Purple ,,
1490 Red
1491 White ,, I o
1492 New Large-flowered Intense Brilliant Scarlet, per 100, 7/6; 1/3 per doz.
Anemone Stellata or Hortensis (the Starry Wind Flower).
These Anemones are remarkable for brilliant colours, elegant flowers, and graceful foliage. The varieties
were selected by Mr. Barr from a very large collection, and are characterized by distinctness and excellence of
colour ; they flower early, and are good pot-plants.
1493 3 each of 12 varieties 7
1494 I each of 12 ,, 2
per doz. 8.
1497 Admiral, rich scarlet, white centre 2
1498 AUegariCUS, deep scarlet 2
1499 Archimedes, deep lilac, white centre 2
1500 Caesar, crimson-purple, white centre 2
1601 Favourite, deep scarlet, white centre 2
1602 Gladstone, rose, tin/;ed lake, white centre 2
1603 Josephus, rich orange scarlet 2
ANEMONE FULGENS (SCARLET WIND FLOWER).
The Scarlet Wind Flower is the most brilliant and graceful of all the Winter and Spring flowering Anemones.
Its rich dazzling scarlet flowers and light elegant habit make it one of the most attractive flowers of Spring. It
is valuable to cut for table bouquets or vases, as it lasts a long lime 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. Having now a good supply, we have reduced the price very considerably to ensure a large
sale. Besides the type we offer several varieties, but the stock is very limited of each, and they have been inserted
in our Catalogue more particularly for amateur collectors of hardy plants. For all decorative purposes the type,
No. 1511, is the one we recommend, and to which our remarks more especially apply.
1495 Fine mixed, per loo, 12/6 ; per doz., 2/0
1496 Mixed from the collection, per 100, 15/; perdoz.2/6
per doz. 8. d.
1604 Julius, ruby, white centre 2
1605 Orion, orange-scarlet, white centre 2
1606 Napopolasser, crimson, white centre 2
1607 Reine de Prusse, rose-scarlet, white centre 2
1608 Sieraad, salmon-rose, white centre 2
1609 Triton, rich ruby-purple, white centre 2
1610 Speciosus, rich crimson, white centre 2
each — 8, d.
1611 Fulgens, dazzling scarlet ...per 100, 30/0
...per doz., 4/6 o 6
1612 ,, 9JXXi\dX2i,, scarlet, white ring i 6
1613 ,, ^9^sAXfiOtZ2.,large brilliant scarlet ‘i 6
each— 8.
1614 Fulgens multlpetala, scar let, Aoz., 7/6 o
1616 „ oculata, scarlet, white centre 1
1616 ,, coerulea, per doz., 5/6 o
1617 Fulgens flore-pleno, the double scarlet Peacock Anemone per 100, 7/6 ; per doz., i/-
SUNDRY ANEMONES.
A, Apennina has rich blue flowers and elegant foliage,
Spring flowers. When intermingled with Triteleia conspicua,
with the ricli blue of the other in a most charming manner,
are the most decorative of herbaceous plants in Autumn.
and is one of the most lovely of dwarf early
the delicate porcelain flowers of the one blend
A. japonica, in its varieties, white, rose and red,
1518 Apennina, rich blue, J ft., per 100, 15^.
per doz., 2j.
1619 Japonica alba, ...per doz., 5/6
1620 ,, elegans, rose „ 5/6
each— 8. d.
each— 8.
1621 Japonica rubra, rosepurple, per doz. js.6d. o
1522 Nemorosa bracteata fl. pi., white, ^ ft. o
1623 Palmata, ^ ft o
1624 Ranunculoides, yellow, J ft i
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, have realized as much
as four guineas each. For winter decoration the Cyclamen Persicum is indispensable; no flower being 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 they are charming; and in semi-wild
places, nestling in the grass, 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. Europjeum commences flowering in July ; the
varieties of Hedermfolium succeed these; Alkinsi and Coum flower in Winter; Repandiim and Vernum in April.
These hardy Cyclamen, skilfully cultivated in pots, are no less beautiful than the varieties of Persicum. 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, indoors ; Ibericum, wliich takes in Atkinsi and Coum, Winter flowering, out-of-
doors ; Vernum, and its ally, Repandum, Spring flowering. Thus, Europreum is in flower, out-of-doors, in July
and August; Hederaefolium from August to November; Ibericum and its allies in December, January, February,
and March ; Vernum and Repandum in April,
[Barr and Sugden,
CYCLAMEN, CROWN IMPERIALS, FRITILLARIAS, AND WOOD HYACINTHS. 29
Cyclamen— continued.
Cyclamen Europaeum we import from the Alps. It is a delightfully fragrant species, and we strongly
recommend its culture on rockwork, at the bottom of old walls and in wild gardens. 2$s. per too.
Cyclamen Hedenefolium and its varieties Grsecum, etc., have beautiful Anoectochilus-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, and Snowdrops. In Autumn, from amidst
the foliage, rises a profusion of magenta-coloured flowers, which, followed by the Scillas and Snowdrops,
will yield a succession and variety so charming that we must leave the effect to the imagination of our readers.
Cyclamen Persicum and its varieties, as indoor plants, succeed at a very low temperature, sueh as a cool
greenhouse or even a cold frame with a little proteetion. They also thrive and make vigorous plants in a
stove or orchid house, and should be one of the principal decorative plants, indoors, in Winter and Spring.
All Cyclamen are sent out established in pots, except the roots of Europceum. at 25;. per 100.
1525 Seed saved from the Large Flowered Prize Varieties of C. Persicum, os. bd, and 3s. bd. per packet.
Seedlings, when properly cultivated, make fine specimens within 12 months.
1526 Cyclamen Persicum, large flowered Prize varieties, los., i8s., 24J., and 30L per doz. ; is. bd., as., as. bd.,
and 3z. bd. each, according to .size. Larger specimen plants for Exhibition, sr. bd., js. bd., sos. bd.,
las. bd,, isr., and ais. each. Plants in flower can be supplied from December at market prices.
1527 Hardy Cyclamen, Autumn, Winter, and Spring flowering, assorted varieties, per doz., 151. and 2ir.
each— 8.
1528 Atklnsi, white, crimson centre 1/6 to 2
1529 „ cameum 1/6 to 2
1530 „ roseum 1/6 to 2
1531 ,. rubrum 1/6 to a
1532 Coum, bright red r/6 to 2
1533 Europseum, red, saoeet-scented, autumn-
flmucring 25/ per too, 4/6 per doz. o
1534 Europseum, established in pots 1/ to i
1535 Hederssfollum, rosy-pink 1/6 to 2
1536 ,, Afrlcanum, blush white, i/b to 2
1637
1538
1539
album, pure white 2
from Corfu i
from the Isle of Zante, not
yet flowered i
each — 8.
1540 Hedersefollum Graecum, reds of shades,
flowers large and beautiful, r/6 & 2
1541 „ maorophyllum, blush white ... a
1642 Iberloum, purple a
1643 Persicum i/, ijb, to 2
1644 ,, oXfysxva., pure white 2/610 3
1546 ,, roseum, rosy ted a/6 to 3
1646 „ rubrum 2/6 to 3
1647 ,, g^ggiTLte^XIa, foliage distinct and
beautifully variegated, 2/6, 3/6, & 5
1648 Repandum,tl/v;gAr rf<f 1/6 to 2
1649 Venmm, bright red 1/6 &
1660
album, pure white a
i.
6
6
6
&
6
6 .
6 .
fr
6
6
6
CROWN IMPERIALS.
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 stalely growth are required. They succeed in almost any soil and
situation, but thrive best in loam. per doz. each. per doz. each,
t. d. i. d. jr, d, ». d.
1551 Crown upon Crown
1652 Gold-striped foliage
1663 Orange Crown, orange red
1664 Single Red
1665 Double Red
1668 Single Yellow, pure yellow
1667 Double Yellow,
7 6...0 9 1668 Marquene 7 6...0 9.
i 6 1669 Maxima red, large bronze red 10 6...1 ©■
5 6...0 6 1660 Maxima yellow, large pure yellow i 6*
5 6...0 6 1661 Minor, red 5 6...0 6
3 6 1662 Slagzward 5 6...0 (r
I 3 1663 Wm. Rez, bronze red 7 6...0 9
3 6 1664 various shades 4 6...0 *5
FRITILLARIAS.
The varieties of F. Meleagris have singularly marbled pendent bell-shaped flowers. They are effective in flower
borders and shrubberies, and are valuable for naturalization in ornamental parks and woodland walks. Persica is
almost as stately as the Crown Imperial ; its bluish-green foliage, and small, dusky, pendent, bell-shaped
flowers impart to it a very distinctive character. Pyrenaica, like Meleagris, is dwarf, with smaller flowers
and less chequered. Kamschatkensis is the Sarana Kamschatkense, the Lilium Kamscliatkense and the Black
Lily ; the flowers are very remarkable. Pudica is a charming dwarf yellow variety, recently tigured in The Garden,
All the Fritillarias grow freely in any ordinary garden soil.
per doz.— .9. d. per doz.— f, d,
1565 Kamschatkensis, Z.e^, each 2/6 ... 1570 dark chequered 2
1666 Persica, brown and purple 4
bright yellow each 2/6 ...
1668 Pyrenaica, 3
1669 Meleagris, rose-chequered 4
1571 „ pure white 4
1672 ,, chequered 7
1673 „ mixed per xoo, 10/6 2
161^ lHiiTed, broad leaved varieties ,, 12/6 2
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 a.nd Empress,
flowers almost as large as a Dutch Hyacinth, and are exceedingly handsome in beds, as are also all the varieties of
Campanulata ; but when permanently established in groups in the flower and shrubbery borders, they are the most
decorative of May-flowering bulbs. For table bouquets and filling vases, the white varieties are much sought
after. We can also recommend the finer varieties of Campanula'a and all the while sorts as pot plants. For
naturalization in woods and wild gardens these bulbs should be planted extensively, being not only extremety
hardy, but very accommodating, succeeding in almost any situation or soil, and in shady or sunny aspects. Scilla
nutans embraces the English and Belgian native plants.
LATE SPRING-FLOWERING SCILLAS OR WOOD HYACINTHS.
». d. $. d„
1675 icoo in 30 varieties no o I 1577 250 in 30 varieties 32 o
1676 SCO in 30 60 o | 1678 100 in 30 15
1679 Choice Mixed, for naturalization per 1000, $os. ; per 100, 6 s. 6d. ; per doz., n.
1680 Fine Mixed, ,, ,, ,, 301. ; ,, 4J-. 6d. ; ,, ^d.
12 and 13, King Street, Coveat Garden, 1879.)
30 SCILLAS, MUSCARI, LILY OF THE VALLEY, SOLOMON’S SEAL, AND DIELYTRA.
SCILLA — continued. per doz.— «.
1881 Campanulata, hyacinth-blue, per loo, io/6 i
1682 „ zhxoctsralia., dark blue ... 2
1683 „ aperta major, War... 2
1684 „ ,, minor, /i^/rr War. . . 2
1686 „ Emperor, porcelain, lined
blue, very large S
1686 „ Empress, jaAr7r,/r«rrfA/ar,
very large S
1687 „ maiOT, porcelain-blue 2
1688 „ I, al\)3., pure white ... 3
1689 „ .1 roeea, rose 3
1690 „ TBSiaOT, porcelain, lined blue 3
1691 „ „ purpurea striata,
porcelain, lined purple 3
1692 „ rosea, rose 3
1693 Cemua, red-lilac 3
1694 Patula, porcelain 2
per doz.-
•8,
d.
1696
Fatula
alba, pure white
2
6
1596
atroemrulea, dark blue
2
6
1597
M
coarulea, light porcelain
2
6
1698
t*
grandlflora, porcelain, lined blue.
very fine
s
6
1599
M
praecox, porcelain, early
3
6
1600
■ r
rosea, rose
3
6
1601
Nutans, dark blue per 100, s/6
I
0
1602
atrocosrulea, deep blue
2
6
1603
»l
grandlflora, deep blue
2
6
1604
alba, pure white
2
6
1605
grandlflora alba, /zzrc zeAzVe ...
3
6
1606
nana alba, pure white
3
6
1607
»»
camea, flesh colour
2
6
1608
rosea, rose
2
6
1609
t*
grandlflora camea, flesh colour
3
6
1610
If
,, rosea, rose
3
6
SCILLAS.
Peruviana and Ciliaris flower in Summer, and when established produce immense heads of bloom. Japonica
and Autumnalis flower in August, and masses of these at that season make one feel as if they were at the Alpha,
instead of approaching the Omega of the flower period.
each — 9. d.
1611 Autumn.olls,^«)^/r-War ...per doz. 4 i. 6<f. o 6
1612 Japonica, autumn flowering o 9
1613 ,, rosea, autumn flowering i o
each— r, d.
1614 Peruviana, dark blue per doz. 51. o 6
1616 ,, alba, white ,, yr. 6<f. o 9
1616 Verna, lilac-blue per doz. 3s. td. o 4
MDSCAKI.
M. botryoides is the Grape Hyacinth, and is remarkable for its dwarf growth and neat compact flower spikes of
dark blue, clear pearl blue, and pure white. M. racemosum is the Starch Hyacinth ; it resembles and flowers at
the same time as M. botryoides, but the foliage is recumbent, more ample, and the flower spike larger. The
varieties Botryoides and Racemosum, several in a pot, are charming, M, moschatum is the Musk Hyacinth ; the
flowers are ineffective, but delightfully fragrant, and on this account are recommended for pot culture. M. plumo-
sum monstrosum is the Feathered Hyacinth, and flowers last in this section ; its handsome, plume-like appearance
entitles it to a prominent place in every flower border. The Muscari, like the Wood Hyacinth, is a fine plant for
naturalization, continuing long in bloom, and very accommodating as to soil and situation. The varieties of
Botryoides make charming permanent edgings.
per 100 per doz.
1617 Botryoides coeruleum, (foz-A W«z... 7 6...1 o
1618 „ album, white 2 6
1619 „ vaMHam, pearl blue ... 12 6. ..2 0
1620 Moschatum, fragrant S °
1621 ,, mayre, fragrant 9 o
1622 Plumosum, 7 6 i o
per 100. per doz.
1623 Plumosum monstrosum, ... lo 6...1 6
1624 Racemosum, very dark blue, dwarf
and elective in beds 7 6...1 o
1625 ,, pallens, rich blue 3 6
162$ Fine mixed, yijr woodlandwalks and
wild gar^ns^Qv 1000, 50/ ; per 100, 6/....1 o
LILY OF THE VALLEY.
To force for Winter and Spring decoration, the specially prepared clumps which we quote cannot be too
strongly recommended. In potting these, some growers shake away the soil, and pot in a good compost ; others
prefer potting the clumps as received, taking care, however, to pot tightly, and making sure in watering that the
moisture penetrates to the centre of the clump. The prepared Berlin single crowns are now largely forced, 20 to
30 strong crowns in a s-inch pot ; but we recommend the clumps in preference, as with these success is more
certain than with these crowns.
Culture. In forcing the Lily of the Valley moisture is indispensable, as a dry atmosphere causes the
crowns, technically speaking, to “ go blind; " therefore, to encourage the development of flower and foliage simul-
taneously, many growers place the pots in a partially shaded damp part of the house, and some invert a flower-
pot over the crowns till the flower and the foliage have made some progress ; the plants are then removed to a
less shady situation. During the whole period of growth abundance of water must be given.
each—*, d. each—*.
1627 Flue clumps per doz. 121.
1628 Extra strong selected clumps ,, 16s.
1629 Strong Crowns, for potting, per 100, 8r. ;
per bundle of 25, 2*. 6d.
1630 Second Size Crowns, for planting out, per
100, 5*. 6d. \ per icoo, 40*.
1631 Crowns, rose coloured,
per 100, 2or. ; per doz., 3*. (id,
1632 Crowns, double flowered,
per 100, 20i. ; per doz. , 3*. (sd.
1633 Variegated foliage, crowns ,, y. (>d.
1634 Variegated foliage, in pots, each is. 6d. &
CONVALLARIA (SOLOMON’S SEAL).
Those who have not forced this graceful plant, can form no idea how decorative it is in the conservatory
and how attractive on the dinner-table, or how useful to cut for table bouquets. The strong clumps offered are for
forcing. each— r. d. each— s. d.
1636 Multifiora per dozen, 3x. 6d. o 4 I 1637 lHultlflora strong clumps i 6
2g30 major ,, 4^. 6d. o 6 | 1638 ,, major extra ,, „ 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 — s. d. each— 8, d.
1639 SpectahlllB...perdoz.,6L. 9I.,& I2*.;9(f. to i 6 j 1640 SpectablUs alba, zeAzVf, 2 ft. ...as.6d.& 3 6
1641 SpectabUls fol. aureo-varlegatls, 2 ft each gd., is., & ir. 6d.
[Barr and Sugden,
SPIR^A, FUNKIA, HEPATICA, THE DAY LILY, AND TROPvCOLUM,
31
SPIRAEA.
The Spirxa 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 both valuable border plants.
Mch— 8. d. each— 8. J.
1642 Japonica, strong clumps, specially pre- I 1643 Japonica, smaller clumps perdoz., 6i. o 9
paredforforcing.perdoz., loj.drf., i o | 1644 Palmata, reef in 6rf. and 2 6
FUNKIA.
These are handsome ornamental-foliagcd hardy plants from Japan. They 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 will always command a prominent position, owing to the great 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 flowers of Subcordata grandiflora, and the large massive
green foliage of Ovata, with its deep purple flowers; than these anything more handsome in flower and shrubbery
borders or in sub-tropical gardens can hardly be desired. Of the smaller leaved varieties, those with golden
variegation and those with silver variegation make grand edgings; others again with the foliage intermediate in
size have representatives with leaves beautifully variegated and of various shades of green. Besides these, the
three small leaved varieties of Spathulata make neat compact edgings, while the leaves of the PlantanifoHa are
characteristically distinct. For naturalization all the Funkias are most valuable, and the large-leaved varieties
are beautiful when grown in pleasure parks in the grass. In shady and somewhat moist situations the foliage
attains its largest size.
each—?, d.
1646 Ovata, foliage green, flowers purple o 9
1646
1647
1648
1649
1660
1661
1652
1663
1654
1666
aurea varlegata, golden variegated
foliage I
undulata aurea, foliage golden
yellow o
,, maculata, golden varie^
gated foliage o
, , argentea, white and green
variegated foliage ... i
,, elegans, foliage beau~
tifully variegated ... o
lanceolata, green foliage, and
purple flowers perdoz., 4/6
plantanlfolla, green foliage^ and
purple flowers per doz., 7/6
sinensis, green, par doz. , 7/6
,, md,rmovsitQ,,golden marbled
foliage
,, <soxdAio\\gin foliage greeti...
o 6
each — ?.
1666 Ovata small green foliage ... o
1667 ,, ,, marg;inata, margin-
ed foliage, perdoz., 5/6 o
,, speciosa, small foliage,
pure white flowers i
foliage green, flowers purple o
,, mz.Tgin.dX9,, foliage conspicu-
ously margined white o
,, univlttata, broad white cen-
tral line to each leaf o
1662 Fortune!, blue green foliage, very distinct 2
1663 Sieboldiana, large glaucous green foliage,
perdoz., \ 0 s.\ 3 d. i
1664 ,, marmorata, yellow margined
foliage .* I
1666 Subcordata grandiflora, large light green
foliage, and large pure white
flowers ...per doz., 10 s. 6d. i
1668
1669
1660
1661
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 the flower in its
best aspect. It succeeds best in a shady or northern situation. In our garden of hardy plants we have beds of
these, during the spring months, one sheet of flower — red, blue, purple, and white. As established masses are
most decorative, we maintain a fine stock of large clumps, and these we recommend to purchasers in preference
to single plants. each— a. d.
1666 Single blue, plants, perdoz., 5/6 to 7/6 o 9
1667 ,, ,, clumps. ..IJ. 6c/., 2J. 6</., to 3 6
1668 Double blue, plants r^. 6rf. to 2 6
1669 Double red, plants ...per doz. 5/6 to 7/6 o 9
1670 ,, ,, clumps ...IS. 6 d., 2 s. 6 d. to 3 6
each —8.
1671 Single red, plants per doz. 51. 6 d. toyi.brf. o
1672 ,, clumps II. 6(f. , 21. to 3
1673 Single white, plants per doz., 71. 6 d. o
1674 Single purple, plants i
1676 Angulosa, n'ci blue, plants ii. td. to 2
d.
9
6
9
o
6
HEMEROCALLIS (THE DAY-LILY).
Showy hardy herbaceous plants. The varieties, Fulva and Kwanso, fl. pi., make noble specimens in
shrubberies, and arc 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.
1676 Disticba.fl. pi. , orange, shaded crimson, 2 \ ft.
1677 Y\ 9 XJ 9 ., bright yellow, early, i.J ft o
1678 Fulva, bron.c:e orange, 3 ft. per doz., 4/6 o
1679 „ variegata, leaves white and green;
beautiful, 3ft 1
1680 Graminea, rich orange, i ft i
1681 Kwanso, fl. pi., orange, marked crimson,
3 ft per doz. js. 6 d.
1682 ,, ,, varlegSitd., /oliage 7 ohi/e
and green ; very beautiful, 3 ft
1683 Lutea, rich yellow, very early, 2 ft
1681 Sieboldiana, orange, outside brown, ft.
1685 Tbunbergi, rich cUar yellow, ft
TROPzEOLUM.
Azureum, Jarrattii, Tricolor, Spcciosum, and Pentaphyllum, are of slender and rapid growth : and for neat
trellis work or for globes, they are most charming. Pentaphyllum and Speciosum are liardy, the former succeeding
in a sunny situation, and the latter requiring a moist 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.
1686 Azureum, blue y. 6 d. & 5 o
1687 BT 9 .chYCeTa. 9 , yellow 3 6
IQQS jBTisXtii, scarlet, yellow, andblack... 1/6 8 c 2 6
1689 Pentaphyllum, scarlet and green ...is. & i 6
1690 Polyphyllum, golden yellow is. 6 d. 8 c 2 6
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879. 1
I 1691 Speciosum, scarlet
ready to plant out)
1692 Trlcolorum, scarlet, yellow,
each— 8,
(established pots,
and black,
IS. 6d. 8 c 2
1693 Tuberosum, yellow and red i
32
TUBEROSES, TIGRIDIA, AND AMARYLLIS,
TUBEROSES,
The flowers resemble the much-prized Stephanotis, but are more fra^ant, and being perfectly double are
more generally useful. If planted in succession, from the ist of January till July, a supply of cut blooms may be
had from May to December, and the conservatory filled with tlie most delicious fragrance. The roots mature late
in autumn, and are, therefore, unfit to force till after Christmas.
Cultural Treatment. — 1 he successful growers for Covent Garden pot singly in 5 or 6 -inch pots, and
plunge in moist 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, the plants can then be
removed to a cool house. 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 succcssional plantings may be potted at once,
and allowed to make root growth or they may be kept dry where the temperature does not fall below 50 degrees.
each — 5.
1694 Double Italian per doz. 6d, o
1696 „ ,, extra strong roots,
per doz. $s. 6d. o
1696 Double American per doz. sl 6d. o
each>-«.
1697 Double American, extra strong roots,
per doz. js. 6d. o 9
1698 The Pearl ; this variety is more dwarf
than the preceding per doz., 91 ., i o
The American Tuberoses are now much sought after by the growers for Covent Garden Market,
TIGRIDIA (THE TIGER SPOTTED FLOWER).
There is no flower more gorgeously coloured than the Tigridia. The petals are self-coloured and the
pelaloid stigmas and the cup of the flower are superbly tiger-spotted, producing a remarkable contrast between
the lower and the upper part of the flower. Last year, from August to November, we had beds of T. grandiflora
flowering from roots which had been received from South America and were planted in June in our Experimental
Grounds. The individual flower of the Tigridia lasts one day, but from the same scape come a series of blossoms
continually replacing each other, and maintaining the floral display for a long time. The roots may be planted
in March, April, and May, and for pot culture even earlier, each— s. d.
1699 Canariensis, yellow, spotted scarlet, i ft per doz., 3s. 6d, o 4
1700 Conchlflora, yef/ow, spotted scarlet, i ft per doz., 31 . o 4
1701 Coeleatls (Phalocallis plumbea), blue, a distinct species, i ft o 9
1702 Grandiflora, rich scarlet, spotted crimson on a yellow ground, flowers very large,
I ft per doz., 4 J. 6 rf. o 6
1703 Pavonia, scarlet and orange, i ft per doz., 3s. o 4
1704 Speclosa, dark scarlet and orange, i ft per doz., 3 r. td. o 4
AMARYLLIS.
Under this heading are ranged plants of the most diverse character, and requiring to be dealt with separately or
hi 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.
ft#- 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 15 th September,
that being their usual blooming period. When executing orders for these bulbs, we examine the flower-bud of
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.
1706 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) per doz. 6 o
1706 Guernsey Lily (Nerlne Sarnlensls) 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 (Zephyranthes
Candida) "The Flower of the West Wind," is valuable as an edging, and decorative in groups, throwing up in
autumn a profusion ol white Crocus-like flowers. Lutea (Stembergia lutea), “ The Lily of the Field," is charming
as an edging, and beautiful in groups when in Atitumn 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 per doz. each.
«. d. «. d.
n07 B^ll3,iotmdL, white, flushed rosy pu/pie 7 6...0 9
1708 „ minor, ,, ,, i o
1709 „ blanda, ,, ,, i 6
1710 ., revoluta i 6
1711 Longifolia alba (Crlnum Capense album) , white i 6
1712 „ rosea ( „ „ roseum), i o
ni3 CsiSXdiAsi (Zephyranthes Candida), white J " The Flower of the 1 2 6...0 3
1714 ,, ma.ioT {Zephyranthes Candida major), white \ West Wind" / S 6...0 6
1716 Lutea yr//oa>, "The Lily of the Field" 3 6...0 4
[Barr and Sugden,
33
AMARYLLIS, NERINE, ZEPHYRANTHES, AND GLADIOLUS.
VALLOTA PURPUREA AND THE JACOBCEAN LILY.
Amaryllis purpurea, better known as Vallota purpurea or Scarborough Lily, is one of our most beautiful
Aulumn-fiovvering 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, the Jacobocan Lily, is a qu«aintly-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. * each— ». d.
1716 Vallota purpurea, bright scarlet i$s. and 21 s. per doz. ; is. 6d. & 2 6
1717 Amaryllis formosissima (Sprekelia formosissima), rich crimson per doz., 5 ^. td. 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.
1718 Fine Unnamed seedling Amaryllis 30 J. per dozen, 31 . 6 d. each.
each — *. rf.
1719 Cleopatra 5 6
1720 Crocea gprandlflora 3 6
1721 Johnsonl 5 6
1722 Prince of Orange 3 6
each — d,
1723 Regina 5 6
1724 Reticulata, variegated foliage species $ 6
172B Vlttata 3 6
1726 Fine mixed ...per doz., 15 / & 21 / ; 1/6 & 2 6
NERINE.
These, like the Vallota purpurea, require the protection of a frame or ^eenhouse in winter to encourage the
development of the foliage. The beautiful Guernsey Lily [Nerine SarnUnsis), 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.
1727 QoTMSCdi., glittering scarlet 2 6
1728 Fothergilli, deep vermilion^scarlet, 2/6 & 3 6
1729 Japonica i o
1730 Reflexa 2 6
1731 Undulata, flowers dark rose, and prettily
crisped. Pots of 3 to 6 bulbs, ij & 1
ZEPHYRANTHES.
These are pretty bulbous plants. Candida, the "Flower of the West Wind,” throws up its beautiful 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— j
1732 Candida, silvery white, for edgings,
per 100 , lox. (id., per doz., 2 s. o
1733 ,, xazJ^tsXyWhite, tinged rose, dXiZ., ^\(i o
d.
each — d.
1734 Carinata, rose i 6
1736 Ochroleuca, yellow, crimson centre i o
1736 Sulphurea, i o
THE GLADIOLUS.
RAMOSnS, 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 10 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.
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 DECORATroN. — 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 Iiave 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 tlie 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.
L' ». d.
1737 6 each, of 15 varieties i i o
1738 3 ,, 15 ,, o 10 6
1739 I ,, 15 ,, 040
per doz,— 8. d.
1743 QdJCd^lsaHs, bright scarlet, flaked white ... 2 6
1744 „ XQZQyXQ, rose, flaked white 2 6
1746 ColvlJll, purplish lilac i 6
1746 „ pure white ... 10/6 per loo i 6
1747 Elegantlsslmus, fine rose, spotted 2 6
1748 Emicans, orange-scarlet, feathered 2 6
ToTaiCs^\.'s,%\.X£syi%, scarlet, flaked white 2 6
1760 Floiibimdus, 12/6 per 100 2 0
#. d.
1740 Splendid varieties, per 100 , 21 / ; per doz.
1741 Fine mixed per 100 , 12/6 ; per doz. 026
1742 GuernseySecdlings,perioo, 2 i/;perdoz. 03 a
per doz.—#, d.
1761 Inslguls, rich scarlet, tinged purple 4 6
1762 Lord Clarendon, red, feathered white 3 6
1753 Magnifleus, 2 6
1764 Ne Plus Ultra, deep rose, blotched white ... 2 6
1766 bright scarlet, flaked white 2 6
1766 salmon-rose, flaked crimson ... 2 6
1767 Trlmaculatus, rose, spotted white 3 6
1768 Washington, bright rose-lilac 4 6
GLADIOLI FOR SHRUBBERIES AND SEMf-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 June, 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 100 . per doz. per roo. per doz.
1769 Byzantlnus, rosy purple, showy and
very beautiful 5 6 ...
12 and 13 , King Stmt, Covent Garden, 1879 ]
1760 Colvilli, Z/Arr... 10
1761 ,, pure white lo
6.. . 1
6 .. .1
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GLADIOLUS, ANTHOLYZA, WATSONIA, AGAPANTHUS, ETC.
GANDAVENSIS, THE AUTUMN FLOWERING GLADIOLUS.
Notice.— /;z Au^^st 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 may, however, be given from the Spring Catalogue
of the present year, as these quotations hold good till the sst January, 1880. The varieties of Gandavensis should
not be planted till after the middle of March. In our Experimental Grounds we have found early in May the
best time for planting, but this depends however on soil and locality.
VARIETIES OF GANDAVENSIS. — Our own Selections. Ready In December.
& 8. d.
8.
d.
1762 500 in 25 fine varieties
s
0
1763 250 in 2$ ,, ,,
IS
0
1764 100 in 2$ „ ,,
s
0
1766 50 in 25 ,, ,,
14
0
1766 25 in 25 ,, ,,
7
6
1767 12 in X2 ,, ,,
3
6
1774 Fine mixed scarlets, crimsons, etc., 25/
1776 Splendid mixed ,, ,, ,, 30/
1776 Fine mixed roses, etc 25/
1777 Splendid mixed ,, ,, ,, 30/
Varieties of Gandavensis In Special Mixtures.
per 100. perdoz.
1768 100 in 100 Splendid varieties 63/ to 10 10
1769 so in 50 ,, ,, 25/ to $ 5
1770 25 in 25 ,, ,, xo/6 to 2 10
1771 12 in 12 ,, ,, 5/6 to I 10
1772 Fine Mixed, 15/ per 100, 2/ per dozen.
1773 Splendid Mixed, 21/ per 100, 3/ per dozen.
3/6
4/6
3/6
4/6
per 100. perdoz.
1778 Splendid mixed whites, purples,
and mottles 30/
1779 Fine mixed, from all colours 25/
1780 Splendid mixed, from all colours ... 30/
4/6
3/6
4/6
ANTHOLYZA.
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.
each— s. < 1 .
1781 ^thloplca, scarlet and green, 2 ft o 6
1782 Blcolor, scarlet and yellow, 2 ft o 6
1783 Cardlnalls.^rrrj'/'/^/, 2 ft o 6
1784 Cocclnea, scarlet, 2 ft., per doz. 2 s. 6d. o 3
each—*, d.
1786 CxLUO'nidL, bright scarlet, very beautiful ... o 6
nSQ TvAgens, copperyrose, 2 it., per doz. 2J. 6cf. o 3
1787 Lord Coebrane, red purple, 2 ft o 6
1788 Mixed from above per doz. 2 s. 6d. o 3
WATSONIA.
These fine ornamental bulbs require the same cultural treatment as the early flowering Gladiolus,
are very decorative, and should be associated with the Gladiolus for flower border decoration.
They
each— s, d.
1789 AngustifoUa, lively pink, per doz. 2 s. 6d. o 3
1790 Baljew, pink o 6
^191 'BlXLC'hex, crimson a/id white, beautiful ... o 6
1792 Brevlfolia, pink o 6
1793 Cbllea, yfwtf o 6
1794 Due de Berrl, orange o 6
1796 Duchess, pale orange, beautiful o 6
1796 Fulgida o 4
1797 George IV., rose o 4
each—*, d.
1798 Grootvorst, lemon colour o 6
1799 Humllis, beautiful light crimson o
1800 Louis XVI., red o
1801 Marginata, delicate rose, exquisite o
1802 VLzxizxsA, purple-crimson o
1803 Rosea, rose o
1804 Speclosa, fine o
1806 Wreede o
1806 Mixed varieties, 15^. p. 100, 2 s. 6d. p. doz.
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.
1807 Umbellatus, bright 3 ft. , ir. , ir. 6d. & 2 6
1808 ,, aXbTXi, pure white, IS. &. i 6
1809 „ fol. varlegatls, 2 ft., u. 6d.& a 6
1810 Umbellatus maximus, blue, 3 ft 2 6
1811 ,, minor, bltie i 6
1812 ,, ,, Mooreanus (rare) ... 2 6
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.
each — s. d. each'
1813 Aurea, yellow, shading to orange, most
beautifully spotted, 3 ft 4^. per doz. o 6
1814 Peregrina rosea each i o
1816 crimson, spotted, 2 ,h.^s.pQT doz. o
1816 Chlleusls varieties, 2 ft 4^. per doz. o
1817 Mixed varieties per doz. 3
ANTHERICUM.
These are extremely decorative hardy border plants, with elegant white flowers, useful to cut for furnishing
vases. each — *. d. e.ach— *, d.
1818 Gramlnlfollum, a/Affe, ij ft o 9 I UMa.titi-am(,St.Bruno‘sLily),white, o 9
1819 LUlago [St. Bernard's Lily), white, I^k. o 9 1 1821 Trlchopetalum, wAffc 2 6
BRODI^A,
These hardy bulbous plants should have a place in every flower border. Congesta is very effective; Coccinea
one of the most chaiacteristic plants cultivated; Grandifiora is a gem.
each — s. d. eacl» — s. d.
CQQCinedb, magenta, iippedgreen, 2 ii. is. 8c. i 6 I 1824 Grandlflora, i ft., per doz. 2/6 o 3
1323 Congesta, /f/tzt:, 2 ft., per doz. ij. o 3 | 1925 light rose-purple, u. & i 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.
each—*, d. each—*, d.
1826 Atro-coerulea, rich purple, i.J ft o 9 | 1827 Esculenta, purple, ij ft per doz., 41. o 6
\%29 YrdJS,^x\, beautiful light blue, each i o
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HYACINTHUS.
The hardiness of the magnificent H. Candicans is now beyond question. We have it this year flowering
in the open border, where it has been growing for several years. It is also a handsome conservatory plant. Ante-
thystinus is a charming miniature Scilla-like plant. each—*, d.
1829 Amethystlnus, flowers amethyst-blue, a most charming little plant per doz., 3^. 6d. o 4
1830 Candicans, white, 3 to 4 ft., per doz. 9/-, 15/-, & 21/- i/-, 1/6 & 2 6
ORNITH
These are fine hardy border plants. Umbellatum, t!
for its green and white nodding flowers ; Pyramidale has
black centre to its white star-shaped flower j and Montan
each
1831 Arabicum, white, black centre, handsome, &. d.
ft per doz., 2s. 6d. 0 3
1832 Montanum, white, ^ ft. per doz., qs. 6d.... 0 9
16ZZ lHutdins, green and white... ,, 2s. 6d. 0 3
1834 PyTQ.mldale, white, showy, 2 ft., ,, qs. 6d. 0 9
OGALUM.
le well known Star of Bethlehem ; Nutans, remarkable
a massive spike of white blossom ; Arabicum has a large
um is charming as an edging.
each.
1836 Umbellatum, white, makes a beautiful s. d.
edging, ift.,per 100, $s., per doz., is. 0 2
1836 ,, fimbriatum „ 2s. 0 3
1837 ,, splendeus ,, as. o 3
1838 In mixture, 15^. per 100, 2s. 6d. per doz.
SISYRINCHIUM.
During winter and spring it would be difficult to conceive anything more beautiful in the flower garden
than the graceful bell-shaped flowers of S. grandiflorum. S. striatum, emits a hawthorn fragrance, morning and
evening, during summer, and is a good plant to naturalize in woodland walks.
each— 8. d. each — s. d.
1839 Grandiflorum, } ft o 9 | 1840 Grandiflorum album, /ar-e zoAi*, J ft. ... i 0
1841 Striatum, sulphur, ij ft each o 9
SPARAXIS.
Sparaxis pulcherrima is a remarkable plant. From the midst of a graceful foliage rise flower stems 4 to 5
feet in height, and so slender as scarcely to be noticeable even when surmounted by their large pendent bell-
shaped flowers. each— 8. d.
1842 Pulcherrima, the colours ranging from pink to crimson is. 6d. and 2 6
TRITOMA (I
Fine hardy plants of noble aspect. Glaucescens and
dwarf border plant, throwing up a profusion of orange-s
each— s. d.
1843 Glaucescens, rich scarlet, flowering in
August, September, and October, per
doz., 10s. (id. I 0
CNIPHOFIA).
Grandis are majestic in growth ; Macowanii is a fine
Darlet flower spikes throughout the Summer and Autumn.
each— s. d.
1844 Grandis, bright scarlet, flowers in Oct.,
Nov., and Dec per doz. loj. (d. 1 0
1846 Macowanii, orange is. 6d. & 2 6
P^ONIA.
It would be impossible to conceive of a more decorative border plant than the Paony. The colours range
from the purest white to the most intense crimson-magenta.
1846 Choice varieties ...each is. 6d., 2r. 6d., & 3 6 | 1847 Six varieties lor. 6d., i$s., & 21s.
1848 Twelve varieties i5f., 21s., 8c 30^.
HELLEBORUS OR CHRISTMAS AND LENTEN ROSES.
The re-instalment in English gardens of hardy plants for permanent flower borders, secured at once an
honourable position to the decorative Hellebores for Winter and Spring flowering. The great diversity however
in the family, owing to the confused state of their nomenclature, led to numerous inquiries respecting the identifi-
cation of the several species and varieties. Mr. Baker, ever ready to assist the horticulturist, prepared his
admirable monograph of this genus which appeared in The Gardeners' Chronicle, 1877, and which mhy thus be
epitomised
The genus Helleborus is represented by six species or heads of families, viz. vescicarius, of Mount
Cassius, near Antioch, a plant not yet introduced into cultivation ; H. fmtidus and H. lividus, both handsome
ornamental foliage plants ; H. niger, the Christmas Rose, with its geographical varieties, minor, major, and
maximus; H. viridis and H. orientalis, the Lenten Roses, which 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 Dumiiorum, Laxus,
Boccofii, Cyclopkyltus, Graveolens, Intermedins, Cupreus and Putpurascens. 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 to 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, Caucasicus, Odorus, Atrorubens, Colchicus, and Abchasicus.
From these Orientalis varieties came many beautiful sorts raised in England and on the Continent. Our
friends on the Continent appear to have made their crosses systematically, and have secured excellent results.
The new kinds which have been raised in England arc apparently the result of accidental seeding. The so-called
Berlin varieties have been much over-estimated, and it is to be regretted that the introducer was not better
acquainted with the natural varieties, as we find he has given fanciful names to such sorts as Olympicus, Anti-
quorutn, &c. Now that attention is directed towards this plant misappropriations will be corrected, and the
borrowed plumage restored.
The natural and garden varieties of the Christmas and Lenten Roses, catalogued by us, are a valuable
addition to hardy border plants, and many of them will be found attractive grown under glass. The coloured
plate in The Garden of 19th July, 1879, may be taken as a sample of those enumerated by us, representing nine
natural and garden varieties. We have secured a supply of these coloured plates as they represent the Spring
flowering Helleborus, or Lenten Roses, and those who have not seen the plate in The Garden, and intend pur-
chasing plants from us, can have a plate forwarded on application free of cost.
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
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HELLEBORUS OR CHRISTMAS AND LENTEN ROSES.
HELLEBORUS—
VVe hope to make annual additions to our list of Christmas and I..enten Roses, as it will be seen we are not
yet able to offer all the kinds mentioned by Mr. Baker. Still those we have enumerated are the most decorative,
and the new varieties may be taken as a foretaste of what will follow from the labours of those hybridizers who
arc at work to increase the size of these flowers, and heighten and diversify the colours.
Mr. Moore in The Gardeners' Chronicle oK the present year has an admirable article on Hellebores, with popular
descriptions of thirty-five sorts. In The Garden of 1878 appeared a monograph of the Hclleborus, accompanied
with a coloured plate of the Giant Christmas Rose (Hclleborus masimus syn. altifolius).
THE CHRISTMAS ROSE (HELLEBORUS NIGER). eaoh-». d.
18B3 Niger, white, per dozen, pr., 15J., 2ir., and 251. tr., ir. 6af. & 2 6
1854 ,, ,, e.vtra sized clumps -y.bd.Se 5 6
18BS ,, matdmus (the giant-flowered Christmas Rose), tcArVe ir. 6<f. & 2 6
1886 ,, major (the large-flowered Christmas Rose), toAtVe ir. & i 6
1867 ,, minor (the small early-flowered Christmas Rose), white ir. (>d. &. 2 6
1858 ,, fol. vaxiegatis, a plant full of character is. 6d. & 3 6
THE LENTEN ROSE (HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS).
1859 Antiquorum, white, sepals closely imbricated, flowers large and bell shaped 2
1.Z6Q ktTOTO.'oesL'i, rose-pu>ple,fne robust grojuth is. & i
1861 Atroroseus, pale rose-purple, a variety of Atrorubens is. &. i
1862 Colchicus, deep plum colour, the young leaves purplish, growth somewhat slender 2
1863 „ punctatus, deep plum colour, mottled with deep purple dots, in this respect differing from
Colchicus 3
1864 Commerzienrath Benary, white, freely spotted crimson, sepals imbricated, and blossoms neatly cupped 3
1866 Dr. Moore, lively rose, inside blush-while, flowers large and neatly imbricated 4
1866 F. C. Heluemann, red-purple, freely covered with venose dots over the interior surface S
1867 Guttatus, white, spotted purple-crimson from the base one-third up the sepal 2
1869 Uvi0.eBSiens, pale dull purple, tinged green inside is. & i
1870 OlympiciXB, white, a somewhat slender growing plant is. & i
1871 ,, JS 1 Q.] 0 T, white, flower larger and habit of plant taller than Olympicus is. 6d. & 2
1872 Orlentalis (the type), pale purple, flowers large, beautifully imbricated, a plant of robust growth,
with large foliage ir. & i
1873 PallldUS, white, tinged green , flowers medium-sized, with pointed sepals 2
1874 Purpureus punctatus, light purple, beautifully spotted ail over the surface with dark purple dots ... 3
1875 Ruber, red-purple or plum colour, a very distinct robust-growing var 'iety 3
1876 Rubidus, reddish plum, spotted as in Guttatus 3
1877 Rubro-purpureus, rich deep plum-purple 3
THE LENTEN ROSE (HELLEBORUS VIRIDI8).
1878 Cupreus, dove-tinted or greyish-purple, inside rich green 3
IZIZ Gxs.yBOleJSa, tinged brown-purple, inside green i
IZZQ latermBd.i'a.B, deep dove-purple, inside bright green 3
1881 Purpurascens, deep dove-purple 2
1882 Vlridls, bright sea-green i
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1883 TtstMixa, flowers green, foliage dark green and very ornamental i 6
1884 Llvldus (.syns. argutifoilus, trifoUus, trlphyllus, corsious, and lllclfollus), fioioers bright green,
foliage light rich green, very ornamental 2 6
THE LILIUM.
10“ 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 blossom, and a continuous unbroken
succession is maintained till the 'autumnal frosts destroy the last flower buds of Speciosum and Auratum. In
these respects the Lily is unequalled for a successional display.
The yellow and red Turk's Cap rolled-up blossoms of Pyrenaicum come first in the succession ; and with
these the elegant Pomponium with flowers as intense in colour and as graceful as Tenuifolium, but with a more
robust growth, finer flower spike, and better constitution ; the soft scarlet flowers of Carniolicum, and the noble
blossoms of Monadelphum Szovitzianum give variety and beauty ; in the succession ne.vt comes the richly coloured
flowers of Bulbiferum and the varieties of Davuricum, which in June unfold their fine umbels of erect bell-shaped
blossoms, with the more dwarf Thunbergianum (elegans), having flowers of the softest apricot to the richest
crimson, bringing up the succession to July. Then come the bright yellow, crimson-spotted blossoms of
Croceum, softened bv the snow-white flowers of Candidum, and the apricot blossoms of Testaceum. The
family now becomes ' ennobled 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 Cali-
fornian Lilies, and the pure white trumpet flowers of Longiflorum, the matchless blossoms of Japonicum
Brownii, and the refined flowers of Krameri, bring us to August. The briliiant coloured Chalcedonicum, the
beautiful Washingtonianum, the magnificent Humboldti, and Neilgherrense (the Prince of Indian Lilies) become
then conspicuous ; and the early flowering gorgeous gold-banded Auratums have been filling the atmosphere
with their perfume since July, and 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,
are followed by Tigrinum Portunei and its double form, which are again closely followed up by Tigrinum
splendens and jucundum. These again are followed by the late flowering Auratums, which continue the succes-
sion 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 enthusi-
astically 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
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ISOLIRION AND EULIRION GROUPS OF LILIES.
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continued.
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 ii feet, sur-
mounted with from 50 to a 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, add 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 bog-loving lilies may be planted at the bottom of the rockwork or mound in sandy peat.
CULTUKE 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 clear liauid manure twice a week, but
both the drainage of the pots and the plunging ground must be perfect and the soil kept sweet. Superbum,
Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum, succeed best in moist sandy peat.
The Lily is a matchless plant for indoor decoration. All the varieties do well under glass. The magnificent
Neilgherrense, so admirably figured in the coloured plate of The Gardeners’ Chronicle, and Wallichianum are
purely greenhouse plants.
■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 OP LILIES PROM THE FOLLOWING FOUR GROUPS.
For conservatory decoration, sb'ln 50 beautiful varieties
.. .. 2S in 2S .. ft
,, ,, 12 in 12 .,
For Flower border decoration 30 in 50 beautiful varieties ^3
.. .. 25 in 25 ., £t
12 in 12 ,,
23 in 23 beautiful varieties 30X., 42L to 63J.
12 in 12 ,, ,, icr,, 2ir. to 421.
ISOLIRION OROUF.
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 loamy character. The erroneous specific names, Atrosanguineum and U mbellatum
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 July. When grown indoors they flower earlier. each— s.
1893 Rulblfertmi, crimson shading to orange, and spotted, bulblets in the leaf-axils, 2 ft per doz., 3/6 o
1894 „ 'axtstagitl'aXysxci, crimson-scarlet, shading to yellcnjo, freely spotted, ,, 7/6 o
1896 „ nanum Louis PhUllpe, rich crimson, shading to orange, mottled blood-crimson 3
1896 Croceum, light orange, freely spotted with black, 3 ft per doz., 3/6 o
1897 ,, rich clear beautiful yellow, freely spotted, ,, 3/6 o
1898 Davuricum (Spectablle ofS'weet), red, shading to yettaw, freely spotted, 2 ft i
1886
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Don Juan, salmon-rose, shading to orange-scarlet, and spotted, 2^ ft i
Duke of Sutherland, orange-red. shading to bright yellow, 2 ft i
erectum, rich cerise-scarlet, shading to yellow, 2^ ft per doz., 7/6 o
\yxcoxa'pgtxa.\si\e, intense rich crimson, freely spotted, a it 7/6 o
mxtHA^OXMVH, scarlet, shading to orange, a ft ,, 7/6 o
'R.xiksgin^, crimson, shading to yetlow, freely spotted, a it 7/6 o
Sappho, scarlet, shading to orange, moderately spotted, 2 ft; ,, 7/6 o
fine mixed varieties per 10 a, 40/, ,, 3/6 ...
choice mixed varieties ,, 30/, ,, 7/6 ...
7/6 o
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1908 Thunloerglanum glowing apnc»t freely spotted black, i ft..
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Prince of Orange, clear apricot-orange, spotted black, i ft 3
armenlacum. soft rich glowing orange-red, ih ft per doz., 10/6 1 o
atrosanguineum, rich blord-crimwn, spotted'black, ft „ 10/6 i o
Wcolor, apricof-orange, flamed scarlet and lilac, very beautiful, \\ ft. ,, 15/6 i 6
flore pleno (staminosum), blood crimson, perfectly double, 1 J ft 2 6
fulgens, rich crimson, stained tawny yello 7 V, ft per doz , 10/6 i o
,, puactatlsslmum, blood crimson, freely spotted black i 6
sangulneum, crimson, shaded tawny yellow, flowers large, ft per doz., 10/6 i o
{r\Q\y), rich apricot, spotted crimson, and flamed carmine, ii. ...3/6 & 5 6
HoMXtBi, blood critfison, blotched gold, ft 5 6
fine mixed varieties per 100, 50/-, per doz., 7/6 ...
choice mixed varieties „ 70/-, „ 12/- ...
EULIRION GROUP.
In this Group (pre-eminently the Lily of Sentiment) the flowers are funnel or trumpet-shaped, hori-
zontal or slightly drooping. Candidum, the White Lily, is European ; Washingtonianum, American ;
Longiflorum, and the varieties of Japonicum, Japanese; Cordifolium giganteum, and Neilgherrense, Indian.
These are hardy, but it is advisable in winter to protect with litter or leaves Longiflorum, Cordifolium giganteum,
and Japonicum. Neilgherrense, is better grown under glass, ^^'ashingtonianllm comes from a very high
elevation, where the summer is short ai^d hot, and the winter severe: its treatment should, therefore, be
exceptional, the soil should be well drained, of a naturally dry character, and when tlie plants have done
blooming, they should have the protection of a hand light for a few months. 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, while Neilgherrense 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.
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MARTAGON AND ARCHELIRION GROUPS OF LILIES.
Lilium — continued. . . cach-
1921 GandidutHi sncna-nohite. 4 ft per 100, 25/* P®’" doz., 3/6
1922 , , flore pleao, white, 4 ft > . 7/®
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flore purpureo-striato, white, tinged purple, 4 ft
folils aureo-maculatis, leaves gold-blotched i
,, 'aureo-maculatis, selected, /fczzYr 3
,, leaves elegantly gold-margined 5
,, argenteo-marglnatls, leaves elegantly margined silvery white S
,, y,'^its\.OWiXSS, small snow-white /lowers, i, is perdoz., s/6 o
1929 Cordlfollum giganteum, white, the most majestic of Lilies, 6 to 10 ft. 3/6, s/6, 7/6, 10/6 & iS
1930 Japonlctuu Brownl, white, exterior tinged brown, a magnificent species, 2 ft S/6 & 7
1931 ,, "Sx^xese^, white to rose-pink a h sel6, 3I6 & $
1932 liOngiflorum, pure white, li ft per 100 21/, per doz. , 3/6 o
1933 ,, essixaiajn {Vlhsoxsi), pure white, very longfiowers, 2 It per doz. 15/- i
1934 ,, Liu Klu, /K>"«'zoAiV<r, ij ft 1
1936 labLe&imSb {true), pure sohitc, very large fiowers, 2 (i i
1936 Nepalense, white, outside suffused purple towards the base 10/6, 15/- & 21
1937 Neilgherrense. The flowers of this magnificent Lily are of great size, and substance, deliciously
fragrant, measuring 9 to 12 inches in length, and large in proportion, the prevailing
colour white, tinged primrose. The plant is of a free robust growth, and admirably adapted
for conservatory decoration each 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 15/- & 21 o
1938 Washlngtonlanum, white, shading to lilac, handsome, 3 ft S/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. Superbum, Canadense, and Pardalinum, attain a
gigantic height planted in beds of moist peat. They are admirably adapted'for growing among Rhododendrons
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 Rhododendron bed. Pom-
ponium and Pyrenaicum commence flowering out of doors in May. The varieties of this Group maintain a
succession till well nigh September. Cultivated for the conservatory, they all bloom earlier. each— s. d.
1939 Canadense, mixed, embracingvarious shades, a fine variety for Rhododendron beds per doz. 18/- 2 o
GaxssheiVtx.'OXis, orange, passing to scarlet, i 6
1941 Chalcedonicum, rzaWer. 3 ft per doz. 10/6 i o
1942 Columbianum (true) (Parvlflorum), yellow, a miniature form of Humboldti, li ft 7/6, 10/6, & 15
1943 TLoxszotA, bright golden yellow, freely spotted crimson, rare and beautiful 10/6, 15/- 21
1944 Humboldti, rich golden yellow, freely spotted crimson, flowers of great substance, 5 ft s/6. 7/6 & 10
1946 Martagon, purple, 4 ft per doz. s/6 o
1946 ,, album, pure white, a very handsome scarce lily, 4 ft S
1947 ,, ’Daima.liC'oxsx, rich glossy crimson-purple, a magnificent species, S
1948 ,, &ote XhexiO, purple, very double, ^ it
1949 Monadelphum (Loddlgeslanum) {true), rich yellow, spotted black, 3 ft
1960 , , Szovltzlanum (Colchlcum), fine citron yellow, spotted black, 3 ft 1/6 &
1961 Pardalinum, scarlet, shading to rich yellow, freely spotted purple-brown, s to 6ft. 3/6 &
1962 ,, v^.^tyssx^SEX, crimson-scarlet, shading to yellow, spotted crimson foliage with narrow
regular whorls, and flowers the largest of the section, s ft 3/6 &
1963 ,, S13.V. IllifihSXtlti, crimson-scarlet, shadingtoyellmu, spottedpurple-brown, ^tosit, ...3/6&
1964 Pomponium, bright crimson-scarlet, an elegant species resembling Tenuifolium, but more robust,
eft per doz. 15/
1966 Pyrenaicum flavum, yellow, spotted black, 3 ft 7/6
1956 ,, Tatuum, orange-red, 3 ft to/6
1967 Superbum, varying in shade from orange to crimson, spotted rich brown, 4 to 7 ft ,, 10/6
1968 Testaceum, syn.excelsum, delicate apricot, delightfully fragrant, e,it . ; perdoz. io/6&is/6; each 1/ &
ARCHELIRION GROUP.
The flowers are open and refle.xed, 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
Liles. These flower from July to the end of September. Several varieties of Speciosum are omitted as not
being sufficiently distinct ; those enumerated differ one from the other.
The Auratum. All the varieties of this Lily are white, with a central gold band in each petal more or less
conspicuous. Some have small, others medium, and some again have enormous flowers, all more or less spotted.
In some the spots on the white ground are very profuse, in others they are comparatively fau. Some of the
varieties have large spots, and others have the spots small. It is noteworthy of this Lily that some of the
varieties bloom in August, some in September, and others in October. We have noted the time of blooming,
so that purchasers can ha-ae bulbs which have bloomed with us this year in August or September. The
ex.'s indicate the quality of the flower.
1969 Auratum, Ex 3 it ® 6
1960 „ Ex, Ex 3 ft ■" 2s.6d.Sc 3 6
, Ex, Ex, Ex 3 ft 6d. Sc S °
,, Ex., Ex, Ex, Ex. 3 ft t Sr. 6d. Sc 7 6
,, Beautiful varieties for beds, borders, or pot culture... per doz., i8r,, 2if., & 30A
= „ Imported from Japan during the Autumn, 1879 ...per doz., 91., 12.1,, i8r„ & 24r.
Speciosum {or more usually though erroneously called Lancifolium) naturally divides itself into two distinct
sections, which are 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.
2. 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 VARIETIES. each-s. d.
1966 Speciosum album, pure white, 3 ft per doz., 10/6 & 13/ ; 1/ & i 6
1966 „ „ fasclatum, pure white, very floriferous, 3 ft i 6
{Barr and Sugden,
1961
1962
1963
1964
ARCHELIRION GROUP OF LILIES.
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Lilium — continued. . . ,
1967 SpeclOBum xvitotma, white, sussed and spotted crimson, it perdoz.,7/6 o 9
1968 „ „ verum (typical Speciosum), white, suffused and spotted crimson, having a ^
clearly defined white edge to the segments of the perianths, 3 ft i 6
I „ crimson, edged while, and freely spotted, 2 6
I If fasclatum, white, suffused and spotted crimson, very fioriferous, 3 ft 2 6
, If macranthum, white, spotted crimson, very large, 3 ft 2 6
I >• purpuratum (Boom), rich blood crimson, edged pure white, the finest, 3 ft. 3/6 & 5 6
SECTION II,— SPECIOSOM ROSEUM AND ITS VARIETIES.
1973 Speclosuia album Kraetzerl,;)«r<t/<ara/A/*, wty 3 tt 2 6
1974 „ V'tdscIsaXysm, white, spotted delicate pink, anthers yellow, a distinct species,'^ ft. ■peiiaz. id i 6
I „ album novum, pure white, yellow anthers, very beautiful, 3 ft 5 6
I „ fasclatum, white, spotted pink, very fioriferous, 3 ft 3 6
I Toemm, white, suffused and spotted rose, ft per doz. v/e o o
p „ verum, white, suffused and spotted rose, green stem, 3 ft i 6
, „ extra (typical Speciosum), white, suffused and spotted rose, havinp 'a 'cieariy
defined white edge to the segments of the perianth, 3 ft 2 6
, ,1 fasclatum, white, suffused and spotted rose, very fioriferous, 3 ft 2 6
I „ multrnorum, , ft J0/5 j
, fine mixed, from Roseum and Rubrum, for beds and borders, per too, 40/ • c/e
' ■> oboloe mixed ,, „ „ ,, for beds and borders ,, 60I; , ', 7/6
TtGRlNUM varieties, when cultivated for the conservatory, are princely plants. Sinense is the oldest and best
known ; faponiciim is a little taller, and flowers about a week later : Fortunci is characterised by its extremely
woolly stems, and flowers about a week after J aponiciim : Fortunei flore plena has magnificent double flowers; and
bplendens is distinguished by its dark polished stem and noble aspect ; it is also later than Fortunei and more
fioriferous ; Jucundum, syn. Maximowicrii or Lishmanni, is a distinct beautiful species without ' bulblets in
the axils.
1984 Tlgrlnum sinense, rich orange-scarlet, freely spotted crimson-brown, 3 ft. ; per 100, 21/ ; perdoz., 3/6
1985 „ ^^Vtitshcsxxss, rich orange-scarlet, freely spotted crimson-brown, ^fi , 'c/6
, ^OttsxsiQi, rich orange-scarlet, spotted crimson, ^fs.
I II flore pleno, rich orange-scarlet, very double, 4 ft \ei-
I » rich orange-scarlet, freely spoiled 15/.
I *» I. flore pleno, rich orange-scarlet, very double, 4 ft ’ 21/-
jucundum (Maxiraowlczll or Lishmauul),7f4z cinnabar-red, freely spotted, a beautiful
new species, continuing in flower for many weeks, 3 ft e/6 &
splendens, bright orange-scarlet, coveredwith large crimson spots, 6 ft per doz., 10/6
A DOUBTFUL LILT.
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. a r j
1992 LUlum Thomsonlanum, or FrltlUarla Thomsonlana iy6 & 2 6
1969
1970
1971
1972
1976
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
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PART 11,-lSCElLANEOUS BULBS, TUBERS, AND PLANTS.
The height of the plant is given in feet, and its treatment indicated by the following signs
& Indicates those which are oerfcctlv hardv. and shmiM r».fni;n i.. ® ®
each — «.
JABROBRA. an elegant hardy Summer climber.
1993 viridiflora, miniature scarlet fruit i
^ACHIMENES. These are charming in pots,
pans, and in hanging baskets.
1994 3 each of 12 splendid varieties 12
ch are perfectly hardy, and should remain in the ground undisturbed.
,, nearly hardy, but rcq»airing a little winter protection, such aa leaves or litter,
require the protection of a cold frame in winter,
arc suitable for the greenhouse.
yy yy y, 73 Stove.
should be kept at rest during winter and started under glass in spring or planted out in April.
d.
1995 I each of 12 ,, ,,
1996 mixed varieties, 3J. 6 d. per doz.
1997 newer varieties, in sets of three roots,
iSj-. 24^., and 30J.
§AD0NIS, a beautiful spring-flowering plant, with
graceful foliage, and large showy flowers.
1998 vemalis, bright yellow, ^ ft. $s. 6d. per doz.
§ALLIUM, These fine border plants arc very
decorative. Acuminatum is remarkable for
its rich colour ; Aurcum for its beautiful
^yellow ; Azureum for its intense blue ;
- Neapolitanuni for its umbel of globose
• heads of snow-white flowers ; Triquetrum
for its remarkable contrast of bright green
and white : and Paradoxum for its grotesque
accumulation of bulblets.
1999 acuminatum, rose-purple, beautiful, i ft. i
2000 aureum, brif^ht yellow, very showy, i.| ft.,
\os. 6d. per 100, is. 6d. per doz o
2001 azureum, bright blue, beautiful, i.i ft. ... i
^ 2002 descendens, dark purple, showy, 2 ft. ... o
2003 Neapolitanum, ift, ,p. doz.4/6 o
2004 paradoxum, wA/*, i ft o
2005 spherocephalum, rosy red, sliowy, 2 ft... 0
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Allium — continued. each— d,
white, green striped, I ... 0 6
2007 mixed varieties, per 100, I2J. 6d.,
per doz. td.
JAMORPHOPHALLUS [Umbrella Arum). This
species is one of the most picturesque of
hardy ornamental foliage plants.
2008 Rivieri, ornamental foliage plant ...is. Be i 6
tANOMATHECA, charming as an edging, and a
gem for pot culture, flowering from June to
September.
2009 cruenta, scarlet, J ft., per doz. is. 6d. ... o 3
§APIOS, a rapid growing elegant summer climber.
2010 tuberosa, pink, per doz. 4s. 6d. o 6
§ARUMi These are picturesque fine hardy
border plants.
2011 cornutum (the Dragon-Arum), 2 ft o ^
f2012 crinitum, stems curiously marbled, 2 ft... o
2013 Dracunculus, large palm-like leaves, 2 ft. o
2014 Italicum,greenleaves,spottcdyellow, rft. o
2015 maculatum, foliage spotted black, |ft.... o
2016 tenuifolium, small elegant foliage, i ft. ... o
§ASCLEPIAS, highly ornamental hardy border
plants, the flowers much sought after by bees.
2017 tuberosa, rich orange flowers, i ft o
2018 incamata, purple, i ft i
§ASPHODELUS, fine ornamental hardy border
plants of elegant aspect.
2019 luteus, yellow, 2 ft o
2020 ,, flore pleno, 2 ft 2
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MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, TUBERS, AND PLANTS.
ASPHODELUS — continued.
2021 ramosus, white, 2 ft
IIBEGONIA., new tuberous-rooted varieties ; these
are amongst the most decorative greenhouse
plants, and equally ornamental for bedding
out. The dry tubers are sent out in winter
and spring.
2022 6 in 6 beautiful varieties, g/-, 12/-, 15/-,
18/-, to 21/-. ■ . , ,
2023 12 in 12 beautiful varieties, 21/-, 30/-,
42/-, to 63/-.
2024 fine mixed varieties, per doz. 12/- & 18/-
2025 choice mixed varieties, per doz. 21/, 30/-
IBELLEVALIA, curious and interesting.
2026 spicata, white and chocolate, i ft
§BLOOMERIA, a fine hardy bulb, producing its
flowers in large umbels.
2027 aurea, golden yellow
§B0BARTIA, a charming hardy bulb for light
soils and rockwork.
2028 aurantiaca, salmon-rose, i ft., p. doz. 2/6
JBOnSSINGAULTIA, an elegant climbing plant
for hanging baskets, vases, and rockwork.
2029 baselloides, fragrant zt/ArVe flowers
§BRAVOA. The beautiful twin flowers of this
plant are produced on long elegant racemes.
2030 geminiflora, rich cerise-scarlet, ft. ...
CALADIUM. This genus is the most picturesque
and beautiful of foliage plants.
H2031 12 in 12 beautiful named varieties, 2ij.,
30r., and 42^. ‘
112032 6 in 6 beautiful named varieties, I2J.,
iSr.,and2ir.
IICALLA. C. Aithiopica is the Lily of the Nile.
Albo-maculatahasbeautifully spotted foliage.
2033 .AEthiopica, large wAtVz flowers, grf., is. &
2034 a\ho-ma.cu\nta., foliage spotted while
6CALLIPR0RA, a fine hardy plant flowering in
large umbels and for a long time decorative.
2035 flava, yellow, striped brown, i ft
§CALOCHORTUS. These are Californian gems,
combining extreme beauty with some of the
most extraordinary characteristics to be
found in flowers. They succeed in light
sandy soil and dry sunny situations, where
they are perfectly hardy.
2036 elegans, blue, deepening into rich purple
2037 luteus, yellow, with pu> pie blotches
2038 magenta, rich magenta
2039 splcndens, purple rose, blotched crimson
2040 venustus, bure white and crimson
gCALYSTEGIA, the perennial climbing Convol-
vulus is very effective lor trellises, pillars,
and flower cones.
2041 gigantea, white, very large
2042 inflata, pinh, very large
2043 pubescens flore-pleno, double-blush
JCANNA, exceedingly effective foliage plants,
easily produced from seed. Seed, ir. and
2r. (id. per packet.
2044 fine varieties, in roots, gj., I2r„ 15^., and
i8r. per doz.
(ICHLIDANTHUS, an elegant plant, with very
fragrant flowers.
2045 lrz.por\%, fine yellow, i ft. ...per doz., 4/6
2046 incarnata, flowers scarlet, fiesh, green,
and yellow in combination, 2 ft
tCOMMELINA, intense blue and pure white
flowers, which continue from early summer
till cut off by frost
2047 coelestis, bright blue, li ft., per doz. 3/
2048 ,, alba, KtAife, t J ft. ,, 3/
§CORYDALIS (Fumitory). Elegant plants for
flower borders and rock-work. Eximia and
Nobilis are fine pot plants.
2049 bulbosa, red per dozen, zs. 6d.
2060 cava albiflora, a/A/7«
2061 eximia, bright red, graceful foliage
2062 nobilis, yellow
*CROCOSMIA. Few September flowers are more
graceful in bouquets.
2063 aurea, golden yellow, per dozen, 2J. fid.
2054 „ in pots is., is. 6d., and
each — $. d.
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3 o
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I o
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2 6
2 6
2 6
2 6
2 6
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§CYCL0B0THRA. These are beautiful
fornian flowers singularly shaped.
2055 alba, pure white, i ft 2 o
2066 cccrulea, I ft 2 6
2057 pulchella, golden yelloiv, x ft 2 6
2058 luted, ^o/de/t yellow, i tt i o
§CYPELLA, an elegant hardy bulb with beautiful
orange tiger-spotted flowers.
2059 Hexhevtl, orange, beautifully spotted, X it. o 3
:|:DAHLIA, dry roots of these from November.
2060 show varieties, per doz. 9^., 12 s., and i8j.
2061 fancy ditto, ...per doz. 91., 12 s., and i 8 j.
2062 dwarf ditto, ...per doz. gs., 12 s., and i 8 j.
2063 pompon ditto, per doz. pj., 12 s., and i8j.
§DENTARIA, a fine plant to naturalize in moist
shady situations.
2084 digitata, ij ft o 9
§DODECATHEON (American Cowslip, or
Shooting Star). Remarkably neat border
plants with Cyclamen-like flowers, which are
produced in May and June, the plants
thriving best in moist peaty soil and shady
situations.
2085 integrifolium, deep crimson, i ft i 6
2066 Jeffreyanum, rose-purple, 1} ft 2 6
2067 Meadia, lilac, i ft o 6
2068 ,, album, white, i ft o 9
2069 ,, elegans, rose and lilac, i ft i o
§EREMURITS, a magnificent liardy plant, from
Central Asia.
2070 robustus each 3/6, 5/6 & 7 6
^EUCHARIS. The beautiful snow-white flowers
are deliciously fragrant, arid prized for
bouquets and for ladies' hair and dresses.
2071 Amazonica, pots of established roots,
y. 6d., $s. 6d., js. 6d., and 10 6
§EUCOMIS, ornamental border plants, with long
spikes of fragrant wax-like starry flowers.
2072 punctata, white, 2 ft i o
2073 regia, white, ft i o
*FREE3IA, a sweet-scented creamy-white flower
resembling the Tritonia, a charming pot plant.
2074 Leichllini u. & i 6
§G£RAN1UM. The species quoted is an admirable
plant for rockwork.
2076 tuberosum, purple per doz. 3;. Sd.
110ESNERA. These can hardly be too highly
spoken of for beauty of flower and foliage.
2076 12 in 12 var., 21 s. and 3OJ., each 2/6 and 3 6
2077 6 in 6 var., 12 s. and 15J.
^GLORIOSA (Methonica), a handsome stove
climber, with magnificent lily-like flowers.
2078 Planti, rosy orange, 3 ft 3 6
2079 superba, orange, 3 ft $ 6
^GLOXINIA, flowers of unrivalled beauty.
2080 12 in 12 var., i 8 j., 24.?., and 30J.
2081 6 in 6 var., ioj. td., 12 s., and 15^.
2082 In varieties ij. 6</. and 2 6
fHABRANTHUS, closely allied to the Amaryllis,
flowers in clusters, and very handsome.
2083 Andersoni, gold and brown, i ft o 9
2084 pratensis, scarlet, 2 ft i 6
IjEEDYCHIUM. The garland-flower.
2086 coronarium, 5 ft 2 6
2086 Gardnerianum, fragrant, 5 ft i 6
fHYPOXIS. A charming plant, with neat
golden star-shaped blossoms.
2087 \V\o%d,fineycll(yw, ^ ft 6t/. & 1 o
pMATOPHYLLUM. A magnificent plant, with
large bunches of scarlet blossoms.
2088 miniatum, orange-scarlet, 2 ft., yj. 6</.,
loj. (id., i$s., and 21 s.
JISMENE. Picturesque, beautiful, and fragrant.
2089 calathina, pure white, 2 ft i o
2090 undulata, white, i ft o 6
HLACHENALIA. The flowers of these are
picturesque and beautiful. The foliage in
most varieties elegantly spotted. Culti-
vated in pots, or hanging baskets, it is
very eflective in the conservatory.
2091 luteola, yellow and green, foliage beauti-
fully variegated per doz. 2J. 6rf. o 4
\^Barr and Sugden,
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MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, TUBERS, PLANTS, AlJD THE GARDEN IN SPRING. 4>
hACHKK ALIA ^continued. each—*, d. '
2092 penduia, bright red perdoz., 'js. o 9 I
2093 t\\X2i<Xn^o\ox, true crimson and yellow ... i 6
2094 rubida, dull red o 6 '
2096 stolonifera o 6
20^^ yellow, tipped scarlet o 9
2097 XvicoXoT, yellow and crimson doz., o 6
§LIATRIS, a charming hardy border plant.
2098 spicata, purple, 2 ft. ...perdoz., 5^. ^d. o 6
||MEDEOLA,an elegant plant in hanging baskets
and for epergnes. The bright green grace-
ful foliage is useful for table decoration.
2099 asparagoides, white u. & i 6
♦MODIOLA, an elegant hardy plant, profusely
covered with rich magenta-purple flowers.
2100 geranioides, r/VA ft. ... i o
+OPHIOPOGON, or Japan Hyacinth. This is a
model plant with slender grassy tufts of
foliage and picturesque spikes of flowers.
2101 Jaburan, i ft i o
2102 ,, fol. argenteus, i ft i 6
2103 Japonicus, grassy foliage, i ft i o
2104 spicatus, lavender-blue, i ft i o
2106 ,, aureo-variegatus, i ft i 6
2106 ,, laxiflorus, r ft 1 o
2107 ,, ,, argenteo-variegatus, I ft. i 6
l^OXALIS. Remarkable for rich colours and
pretty foliage ; fine hardy plants.
2108 Bowei, bright aimson, flowers in large
^ bunches, \ ft., per doz., zs o 3
§109 Deppei, rose-pmple,\i\.., perdoz., 2J. ... o 3
2110 floribunda, rose, ^ ft., per doz., 2J o 3
2111 ,, alba, white, A ft. perdoz., 'zs. o 3
2112 lasiandra, i ft., per doz.” 2J o 3
OXALIS — continued. each— .s. d.
2113 rubella, crimson, J ft., per doz., ‘zs o 3
2114 speciosa, rose, ^ ft., per doz., is. 6d. ... o 3
2115 mixed, per 100,7s. 6d.\ perdoz., is.6d. o 3
JPANCRATIUM. Few plants in the conservatory
are more decorative and fragrant.
2116 Illyricum, white, i.J ft 2 6
2117 maritimum, white, ft x o
§PARDANTHUS. The leopard-spotted flower.
2118 Chinensis, orange, spotted crimson, 2 ft. 10
§RHODEA, fine ornamental plants in rockwork.
2119 Japonica i 6
2120 ,, variegata 2 6
§SANGUINARIA, a pretty spring flowering plant,
for moist peaty soil, and shady places.
2121 Canadensis, ^ft., per doz., o 6
§SAXIFRAGA. The variety quoted is valuable
for spring decoration.
2122 granulata florc-pleno, double white, i ft.,
per 100, 5J. 6d., or per pot of roots o g
fSCHIZOSTYLIS. For conservatory decoration,
and as a cut flower during the autumn and
winter months the value of this plant cannot
be over estimated.
2123 coccinea, i ft., perdoz., 2j. 6d. 0 3
2124 In pots, ij., 15. 6d., and zs. 6d. each.
§THLADIANTHA, a fine hardy climber.
2125 duh\z., golden yellow o g
§TRILLnJiyi (the Wood Lily), A plant of great
beauty in moist shady places, and valuable
for forcing ; the flowers are charming in
bouquets.
2126 grandiflorum, ij ft. ...1/6 & 2 6
2127 atro-purpureum, A ft 1/6 & 2 6
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 Bulbs are ready to send out from the ist September to Christmas.
The Plants are ready to send out from the ist October till March.
The Seeds should be sown in August or September, according to locality.
A Spring Garden means flowers, weather permitting, from Christmas to June, and no garden, whether large
or small, need be without flowers from Christmas, if the bulbs, plants, and seeds enumerated, are used. At
Cliveden, Spring gardening still maintains its prestige under the direction of Mr. Fleming, the Father of Spring
Gardens. We are happy to say that Cliveden has its rivals, as there are now few localities where Spring gardening
is not well represented. Of puolic gardens, the Lower Grounds, Aston, in the enterprising hands of Mr. Quilter,
has attained an unprecedentedly high position for the immense masses of colour which are there brought out
from the earliest dawn of Spring, followed in May by elaborate designs in which the Daisy, the Aubrietia,
Pansies, and Violas pl.ay a prominent part. Mr. Quitter's Crocus-garden in March, his Tulip-garden in April,’
and his Daisy-garden in May are sights once seen not soon to be forgotten. The plants, bulbs, and seeds, for
Spring gardening, are perfectly hardy, and they surpass in variety of tint, diversity of form and brilliancy of
colour the subjects used in the Summer Flower Garden.
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, such as Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips,
Crocus, Snowdrops, Winter aconites, Triteleias, Ranunculus, Anemones, Crown Imperials and Scillas, 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, Phlo.x, Pink, Viola, and Wallflower.
The annuals which should be sown in August and September, for the Spring flower garden, are Agrostemma,
Alyssum, Calandrinia, Campanula, Candytuft, Clarkia, Collinsia, Eschscholtzia, Eucharidium, Eutoca, Gilia,
Godetia, Lasthenia, Hymenoxis, Leptosiphon, Linaria, Lupinus, Nemophila, O.xyura, Platystemon, .Saponaria,
Silene, Viscaria, Whitlavia, etc., 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, the
golden blotched Daisy, and the gold-margined Thyme.
Fifty plants charged at the rate per too, a less quantity at the rate per doeen ; any quantity under half-a-dozen
will be charged a little higher than by the dozen.
per 100. per doz.
2129 Adonis vemalls, bright yellow, large anemone-like flosvers 4 6
2130 Alyssum saxatUe, beautiful very profuse flowering 25 o ... 3 6
2131 Anemone apennlna, fulgens, stellata, and nemorosa. See p. 28.
2132 ,, Double and Single Poppy. Seep. 28,
2133 Antennarla Candida, forms a dense white carpet 25 o ... 3 6
2134 Arabis albida, snowy white, an effective companion to the yellow Alyssum 21 o ... 3 o
2136 ,, ,, fol. variegatis, /caz/dj rich .and a/ArVd, beautifully variegated 25 o ... 3 6
2136 Aubrietia Grseca, \ For carrying out designs tluse are indispensable, bemg compact f 4 6
2137 „ grandlflora, ... L in growth, with a profusion of flowers of a subdued hue, so< 3 6
2138 „ „ fol. variegatis ) that they become a valuable ground-work for stronger colours. I 6 o
2139 Auricula, fine border varieties in mixed colours 6 o
2140 , , choice border varieties in mixed colours 9 o
2141 , , green edged 10 6
12 and 13, Kinq Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
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SPRING FLOWERING PLANTS.
per loo.
t. d.
2160
2161
2162
2163
2161
2165
2166
'&vXhoooiS.VLra.'V6xmLm, or Spring Meailow Saffron. Seep. i 6 .
2113 Chelrantlius alplnus, a clear yellow dense-flowering dwarf plant
2111 Corydalls. or Fumitory. See p. 40 .
2115 Crocus, Dutch varieties and species. See pp. 15 and 16 .
2116 Crown Imperial, the Frilillaria imperialis. See p. 29 .
2117 Cyclamen, Autumn, Winter, and Spring blooming. See p. 28 .
2118 Daffodils, the Trumpet, Peerless, True, and Bunch-flowered Narcissus. Seep. 9 .
2119 Daisy, large CUveden pink "j For editing, ribbons, filling up geometrical figures or C 15
,, red Kdevices of any kind, the Daisy is one of the most useful-i 15
„ white ) plants in Spring gardening I. IS
aucubasfolla, leaves blotched gold, very be.autiful in Spring
Gvovm, flowers variegated pink and white IS
Quilled Red 21
,, crimson “i
white 21
2157 Dodecatheon. the American Cowslip or Shooting Star. See p. 40 .
2168 Dog’s Tooth Violets, the Eiythronium Dens Canis. See p. 18 .
2169 Forget-Me-Not, Cliveden blue, Myosotis sylvatica, tlie most valuable of all plants for
producing a mass of colour in the spring flower garden 10
2160 Forget-Me-Not, Cliveden white, a fine contrast to the blue variety 10
2161 Forget-Me-Not, Cliveden rose, Myosotis sylvatica rosea, a charming addition 10
2162 Forget-Me-Not, Myosotis dissitiflora, a charming early flowering species ; more dwarf
and with larger flowers than sylvatica iS
2163 Funkla, the Japan Hyacinth. A fine ornamental plant. See p. 31 .
2164 Gentlana acaulls, intense blue., per doz., according to size of clump ; 41 . 6 rf., 6s., 91 ., &
2166 Golden Thyme. For small beds and edgings 3°
2166 Grass, golden-leaved, Alopecurus pratensis aureus variegatus 2S
2167 „ Dactylis glomerala elega?itissima 2S
2168 „ blue-leaved, Festuca glauca 25
2169 ,, green, Festuca viridis 25
2170 Hepatlcas, charming plants for early spring. See p. 31 .
2171 Iberls Corraefolia, white, the finest of the perennial Candytufts S°
2172 Iris pumlla, decorative in April. See p. 20 .
2173 ,, barbata, decorative in May. Sec p. 22 .
2174 Leucojum, the Spring and Summer Snowflakes. See p. 17 .
2176 Lily Of the Valley. See p. 30 .
2176 Llthospermum prostratum, covered with glowing rich Gentian-blue flowers 42
2177 Muscarl, the Grape, Starch, and Musk Hyacinth, See p. 30 .
2178 Narcissus. See p. 9 .
2179 Omlthogalum, the Star of Bethlehem. See p. 35 .
2180 Pansy, Cliveden Beauty perpetual flowering, rich violet-blue, extremely floriferous and
remarkably beautiful, one\of the finest bedding pansies 3°
Cliveden blue perpetual flowering, beautiful soft clear blue 3°
CUveden purple perpetual flowering, very rich purple 3°
CUveden white perpetual flowering, a fine pure white 3°
CUveden yeUow perpetual flowering, rich golden yellow 3°
CUveden black perpetual flowering, pure black 3 °
CUveden Magpie perpetual flowering, purple, blotclud pure white 30
Cloth of Gold, bright yetlow, fine constitution 3°
Lizzie Buck, rich velvety purple 3°
,, Ttse very fine white 3°
2190 Phlox subulata (frondosa) ( In spring these cover their rich green foliage with a pro- 1 30
2191 „ ,, iflte\^otsX\\fusionofflowcrs; Subulata, richrosepnrple, Alba, pure white )
2192 Pink, Cliveden double pure white... J The white and blush Pinks are very effective in 30
2181
2182
2183
2184
2186
2186
2187
2188
2189
2193
Pearce's Covent Garden blush
2194 Polyanthus, very fine mixed varieties
2195 „ choice gold lace varieties
2196 „ Early Admirable, rich crimson
2197 ,, Golden Plover, golden jj/r/Zruu...
2198 Primrose, single mixed seedling varieties
2199
2200
2201
2202
2203
long marginal lines, beds, or ribbons, .J ft.
5°
5°
5°
Auricula-flowered, each 1/6
double pure white
double lUac
double yeUow
double crimson, true ...each 1/6 & 2/6
2204 Pusohklnla. See p. 17 .
2206 Pyrethrura Golden Feather, as useful in spring as in summer 25
2206 Ranunculus, Persian and Turkish. See pp. 26 & 27 .
2207 Saponarla calabrlca, pink or white — 1 °
2208 Saxifraga gpranulata fl. pi., pure white double flowers, early in Spring per pot, giz. 5
2209 ScUla slbirlca, blfolla, amoana, and Italica. See p. 17 .
2210 SclUas, the English and Spanish Wood Hyacinths. See p. 29 .
2211 Sempervlvum calcaxatum, resembles Californicum, but smaller 25
2212 „ C3.\<s3xeyass, light green, tipped crimson, large and handsome
2213 „ Auverguense, green, conspicuously tipped crimson-brown 25
2214 „ arachnoldeum, the Cobweb or Silver Houscleek 25
2216 „ arachnoldeum Pomelli 3°
2216 ,, montanum 25
2217 ,, green, tipped scarlet, yeryhasmtilvh -$
2218 SUene, CUveden pink (S. pendula), for ribbons and filling flower beds 10
2219 ,, CUveden white (S. pendula alba) ,, ,, ,, 10
2220 ,, pink, with reddish foliage 10
30
For beds, edgings or mi. red flower f 15 o
borders. Polyanthus bf Primrose
are charming; they bloom early
and continue in fitnuer till the hot
.weather sets in. The Golden Plo-\ 40 o
' ver Polyanthus is a fine yellow
bedding plant, and the crimson '
flowers of Early Admirable con-
trust well with the yellow in form-
ing cushion beds or designs.
per doz
a. d.
. 6 o
2 6
S 6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
2
3
7
7
5
7 6
7 6
7 6
I 6
I o
... 1
[^Barr and Sadden,
SWEET VIOLETS, DELPHINIUMS, AND DOUBLE PYRETHRUMS.
43
per loo.
fi. il.
2221 silene pendula compaota, pM lo 6
2222 ,, ,, ,, alba, wA/'te lo 6 .
2223 ,, ,, ,, with reddish foliage 12 6
2224 Sisyrincliluin grandiflorum. Winter flowering. See p. 35.
2225 Snowdrops, Crimean and Imperatl's. See p. 17, and figures in "The Garden," loth March, 1877
2226 Trltelela conspicua, and Ulaclna. See p. 17.
2'2,V! VeroXiS.aa,iJiiCtoa3,, a fine dwar/silver-grey foliage plant, for beds and edgings 30 o
2228 Vinca minor aureo-varlegata, for permanent edgings and rockwork
2229 Viola comuta alba, pure white 30 o
2230 ,, ,, Mauve Queen, o
2231 ,, lutea grandlflora, j/f/futti, free flowering 30 o !
2232 „ ,, major, large flowers, and continuously in bloom 30 o ,
2233 ,, Blue Bell, violet, shaded blue, dwarf compact growth, free and continuous 40 o .
2234 ,, Blue Beauty, lii;ht blue
2236 ,, Tory, rich purple
2236 ,, Waverley, red purple
2237 ,, Sir Walter Scott, ... ‘
2238 Wallflower, Young s Dark Bed : for ribbons, the back row of borders, and for beds 23 ° ■
2239 ,, Golden Queen ; for ribbons, the back row of borders, and beds 25 o
2240 Winter aconites, the Mranthis hyejnalis. See p. 18.
per doz.
8. d.
. 1 6
. I 6
. 2 6
VIOLETS, SWEET SCENTED.
These are universal favourites ; the flowers are deliciously fragrant, and may be gathered almost daily through-
out the winter and spring months. each— 8. d. each -8 d
2241 Arborea. double blue o 6
2242 ,, double white o 6
2243 Belle de Chatney t/tfrp double o 9
2244 Blandyana, dark purfle^ striked white ... o 6
2245 Devoniensis, large flowers ... o 6
2246 King of Violets, dark indi^o-blue, very large
double flowers o 6
2247 Marie Louise, lavender-blue, white centre o 6
2248 Neapolitan, lavender-blue, Ige. dble. flowers o 6
2249 Parmaensis plena, white, striped rose o 6
2260 Queen of Violets, white, shaded blush, very
large and double o 6
2261 Rubra plena, pale red, double o 6
2262 Rubra simplex, red, single 0 6
2263 Russian, double blue o 6
2264 ,, single blue o 6
2266 ,, %yx'^zx\s, red violet o 6
2266 Striata obliqua, white o 6
2267 Suavis, pale lavender o 6
2268 The Czar, dark purple, very large o 6
2269 The White Czar, white, very large flowers o 9
2260 Victoria Regina {new), beautiful o 6
2261 White, single o 6
2262 One each of the foregoing collection 10 6
DELPHINIUMS OR PERENNIAL LARKSPURS.
A valuable class of hardy plants, varying in height from 2 to 6 feet. The colours range through 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 j there are singles, semi-doubles, and doubles, witli
spikes of bloom varying from i to 3 feet in length.
2263 50 in 50 varieties 63/- to 84 o
2264 25 in 25 ,, 30/- to 42 o
2266 12 in 12 ,, 12/-, 18/-, and 25 o
NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERED PYRETHRUMS.
The Royal Horticultural Society in 1878, awarded a Danksian Medal to our collection of Pyrethrums.
The decorative value of these New Double-flowered hardy Pyrethrums it is impossible to over-estimate. They
occupy in the flower border in May and June the same position that the Chrysanthemum holds in September and
October. Indeed, the name “ Spring-flowering Chrysanthemum,” would not be inappropriate. The flowers are
produced in great profusion, large, elegantly formed, and ranging in colour from snow-white to intense magenta-
crimson. The plant is graceful, the foliage elegant, and of a pleasing green, and the plant is uninjured during
the most severe winters. In herbaceous borders, front of shrubs, and in situations where colour is desired,
this plant is matchless. In vases and for table bouquets, the cut blossoms are greatly valued, lasting in water
longer than any other flower. For exhibitions in May and June the flowers are most desirable. If the first
flower stems are removed as soon as the flower begins to wither, and the plants mulched with rotten manure, to
encourage vigorous growth, generally the bloom will be as fine in autumn as it was in May and June.
Culture.— Before planting, trench the ground and work in abundance of rotten manure.
Our annual exhibitions of these flowers at the Royal Horticultural Gardens and at King Street, attract
considerable notice.
Purchasers can select at the rate of is, each, except where a price is specified,
». d, d.
2266 12 in 12 varieties 9/, 12/, 15/, and 18 o I 2268 40 in 40 varieties 30/, 40/, and 50 o
2267 25 in 25 varieties 21/, 25/, and 30 o | 2269 Assorted per 100, 60/, 80/, and 90 o
2270 Acbllle, purple tinged rose
2271 Amethyst, amethyst pctalsy tipped white, ix. (id.
2272 Bonamy, white, centre petals yellow
2273 Boule de Neige, snow white
2274 Brilliant, rich rosy purple, is. (id.
2275 Candidum plentun, pure white
2276 Garmlnatum plenum, crimson-carmine
2277 Cleopatra, white tinged rose, is. 6d,
2278 Coquetrle, rose lilac, is, 6d.
2279 Comte de Montbron, rose lilac
2280 Delicatissimum, blush
2281 Dr. Livingstone, blush
2282 Duchess of Edinburgh, purple
2283 Eximlum, rose-lilac
2284 Florlhundum plenum, deep rose pink, is. 6d.
2286 Fulgens plenlssimum, purple-carmine
2286 Galathee, deep rose, shading to carmine
2287 Glolre de Stalle, glowing crimson'carmine, is.dd,
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
2288 Glolre d'ltalle, glowing purple-carmine, is. 6d.
2289 Gustave Heltz, rosy red
2290 Haagd et Schmidt, rose-pink, centre blush
2291 Hermann Stenger, deep rose-lilac
2292 Imhricatum plenum, rick purpU-carmine
2293 Imperatrice Charlotte, blush white, tinged
yellow
2294 Iturblde, purple-carmine
2295 Iveryanum, rosy carmine
229$ La Belle Blonde, pure while
2297 La Vestale, white, slightly tinged rose, is. (id.
2298 Lady Blanche, delicate blush
2299 Le Dante, carmine-rose, golden centre
2300 Llschen, deep purple-carmine
2301 Luteum plenum, salmon-rose
2302 Madame Billiard, white, tinged rose
2303 Madame Munler, blush-pink
2304 Mademoiselle Patti, rich rose-carmine
44
PHLOXES, P;EONIAS, DOUBLE POTENTILLAS, ETC.
2319 Prince Teok, hrilliant purple-crimson, is. 6/i.
2320 Princess de Mettemlcti, pure white, ij. 6 rf.
2321 Progress, rich purple-ma<;enta, is. 6ri.
2322 Rembrandt, purple, shading to lilac
2323 Rev. J. DlX, carmine, shading to rose
2324 Roseum magnlflcum, rose, shading to purple
2326 Roseum plenum, rose, shading to carmine
2326 Rubrum plenum, rosy red
2327 Solfaterre, improved, sulphur and white
2328 Spectablle, magenta-rose
2329 Striatum, deep rose-pink
2330 Uzzlel, pink
2331 Vole Lactee, white, tinged rose, is. 6d.
2332 WUbelm Kramper, rose-carmine, is. 6d.
Pykkthrvms— continued.
2306 Marchioness of Lome, purple, golden centre
2306 Michael Buckner, rich glowing crimson, is. 6d.
2307 Minerva, rose-pink *
2308 Miss PUnke, rose-pink
2309 Modele, pu/ple-crimson, anemone-cowered
2310 Mons. Barral, magenta-crimson •
2311 Mrs. Dlx. delicate blush
2312 Multlflorum, carmine-magenta
2313 Nancy, nankeen-blush
2314 Ne Plus Ultra, delicate blush-rose
2316 Nemesis, lilac-carmine
2316 Nlveum plenum, pure white
2317 Paul Joumu, rose, shading to lilac
2318 Peau Rouge, rich rose-crimson
HERBACEOUS OR PERENNIAL PHLOXES.
These grand border plants are e.'cceedingly 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.
2333 so in 50 beautiful varieties 3°/"> 4°/-> 5°h ^'>‘1 °
2334 25 in 25 iS/-. nnd 30 o
2336 12 in 12 „ 9/-. 12/-. IS/-. and 18 o
PJEONIAS, SINENSIS VARIETIES, Etc.
These take first rank among hardy herbaceous border plants ; stately in growth , and producing in profusion
large elegantly formed flowers and mostly of delicate and beautiful shades of colour . s. d.
2336 30 in 30 splendid varieties 42/-. and 63 o
2337 20 in 20 „ 3%. 42/-, and 50 o
2338 12 in 12 „ 12/-, 18/-, 25/-, and 30 o
DOUBLE POTENTILLAS.
A very distinct, and beautiful class of hardy perennials, with finely formed double 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. d.
2339 20 in 20 varieties 42/- and 50 o
2340 12 in 12 and 30 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 viirious
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 foliage and every variety of Alpine flower. These Alpine effects are enhanced by planting them
liberally with spring flowering bulbs, such as Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Snowdrops, Crocus, dwarf Daffodils,
Snowflakes, Fritillarias, Iris reticulata, and I. Persica, and thus make them as attractive in spring as in summer.
SELECTIONS OF HARDY PLANTS FOR SUB-ALPINE MOUNDS, ROCKWORK, AND WINDOW GARDEN,
AS UNDER: —
2344 50 in 25 species zr/- and 30
2346 25 in 25 12/6 and 15
2346 12 in r2 ,, 6/- and 9
2341 too in 100 species 50/- and 63 o
2342 100 in 50 40/- and 50 o
2343 so in 50 ,, 25/- and 30 o
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.
2347 Saxlfraga, in 40 to 50 varieties '. per 100, ^os. ; per dozen, 6r. and
2348 Sedum (Stonecrop), in 40 varieties per 100, s°L I pcf dozen, 6s. and
2349 Sempervlvums, in 25 varieties per 100, sor. ; per dozen, 6s. and
nNE SORTS OF HARDY HERBACEOUS BORDER PLANTS.
2360 100 in 100 varieties 70s. and 84
2361 100 in 50 ,, 60s. and 70
2362 100 in 25 „ SOs. and 60
o 2363 so in so varieties 30s. and 42 o
o 2364 2S in 2 $ iSs. and 21 o
o 2366 12 in 12 6s., 9s., 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, ff'he 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.
2356 Choice Named Varieties per dozen, gs. and r2 o
PICOTEES.
2367 Choice Named Varieties per dozen, gs. and 12 o
FINES.
2368 Choice Named Varieties per dozen, 9s. and 12 o
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
2369 Assorted Plants for this present Autumn flowering, per dozen, i8s., 24s., 30s., and upwards.
2360 Assorted Plants supplied in Spring 6s., gs., and 12 s. per dozen.
FERNS.
Hardy Ferns, British and Exotic, established in pots, 15s., i8s., 24s, and 30s. per dozen.
Ferns for Plant Cases and Greenhouse Decoration, i8s., 24s., and 30s. per dozen.
IVIES FOR COVERING WALLS OR FORMING EDGINGS.
2361 Assorted Green Varieties according to size, per dozen, i8s., 24s. and 30 o
2362 Assorted Variegated Varieties according to size, per dozen, i8s., 30s. and 42 o
VIRGINIAN CREEPERS FOR COVERING WALLS AND TRELLISES.
2363 Fine Plants according to size, each ir., ir. 6d., 2 S. 6d., and 3 6
2364 Veitch's small leaved variety [Amphelopsis Veitchi] each if. 6d., 2 S. 6d., and 3 6
CLEMATIS.
2366 Assorted beautiful varieties for beds, trellises, or walls per dozen, 2if., 301. and 42 0
[Sarr and Sugden,
HARDY SHRUBS, ROSES, HARDY PLANTS, FRUIT TREES, STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 4S
2366 Assorted.
2367 Assorted.
2368 Assorted.
2369 Assorted,
2370 Assorted.
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. g,
per dozen, 24J,, goi,, and 42
HARDY VARIEGATED-FOLIAGED SHRUBS.
per dozen, 241., 30J., and 42
HARDY EVERGREEN SHRUBS.
per dozen, i8j., 24s., 30J., and 42
HARDY CLIMBERS. -t- o * ^
per dozen, i8f., 24J., and 30
GREENHOUSE CLIMBERS.
per dozen, i8s,, 24s,, and 30
ROSES.
2371 Dwarf varieties, Perpetuals, Teas, Mosses, etc per dozen, 12s., jsj., and 18
2372 Standard ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, per dozen, 21 j., 25J., and 30
2373 Climbing varieties, assorted per dozen, 12s., 15s,, and 18
GREENHOUSE PLANTS.
d.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
2374 Assorted Varieties per dozen, i 8 j., 24s., 30J., and 42 o
A FEW SPECIALITIES IN HARDY PLANTS.
2375 Hydrangea panlculata grandlflora, a grand hardy plant, producing pyramidal panicles of creamy-white
flowers, I foot in depth and 2 feet in circumference, each 2s. 6d. to 5J. 6<f.,
2376 Polemonlum varlegatum, foliage beautifully variegated green and white ; a valuable decorative hardy
plant for beds and flower borders, per doz, 12s. and i8j.
2377 Primula Japonlca, a decorative plant for rockwork, borders, or conservatory, each gd., is., and is. 6d.
2378 Rudbeckla Newmanii, a grand herbaceous plant, with rich orange-yellow flowers, each gd.
2379 Rhus glabra laclniata, elegantly divided fern-like leaves, each 2s. 6d.
2380 Rubus lacinlatus, an extremely ornamental free-fruiting Bramble, foliage elegantly divided, each is. 6d,
2381 Sempervlvum spinosum (Cotyledon spinosum), it would be difficult to imagine a plant with so much
character as this little gem, each 6d., gd., and ij.; per doz. 5^. 6d., ys. 6d., and lor. 6d.
2382 Tacsonla exonlensls, a magnificent greenhouse climber, rosy-pink flowers, each 2s. 6d. to 51. 6d.
2383 „ Van Volxemi, flowers brilliant scarlet, a splendid greenhouse climber, each 2s. 6d., gj. 6rf., and 5J.6cf.
2384 Thallctnun minus, a beautiful border plant, resembling the Maiden Hair Fern, each gd,
2386 ,, adlantifolium, more graceful than T. minus, each u. 6d.
2386 ,, adlantifolium glaucum, foliage glaucous green, each is. 6d.
2387 Tritoma grants. The finest of the genus, stems 5 to 7 feet in height, densely clothed for about two-
thirds of their length with bright orange and red tubular-shaped flowers, each is . ; per doz, loj. 6d.
2386 Tussllago flragrans ( Winter Heliotrope), each (sd. ; per doz. 5^. (id.
•
Fine Trained
Trees.
Standards.
Apples
s, d. s. d. s
12 6 to 15 6 2
10 6 ... '2
12 6 „ 15 62
12 6 „ IS 6 2
10 6 ... 2
10 6 ... 2
Peaches
Pears
Plums
FRUIT TREES.
Untrained
Trees,
Standard.
Fine Trained
Trees,
Dwarfs.
d. 5. d ,s. d. 5. d.
'2 o to 3 6 4 6 to
3 6|S 6 „
3 6;4 6 „
3 6.S 6 „
3 6|S 6 ..
3 6 4 6
3 6j4 6 ..
2 O
S .
d .
s .
d .
Almonds, Sweet
6 to
3
6
Crabs, Siberian
6 „
3
6
Figs, in Pots
6„
7
6
,, Castle Kennedy
Medlars
6„
7
6
6„
7
6
Barberries
per doz. 7
6 to
12
0
Blackberries, American and
others
„ 18
0 II
30
0
Cranberries
„ 12
0 ,,
18
0
Currants
.. 6
0 ,,
12
0
Gooseberries
.. 6
0 ,,
12
0
Nuts, Cob
,, 12
0 ,,
18
0
Untrained
Trees.
Dwarfs,
Fine Half-
Standard
Trees,
In Pots.
Fine Dwarf
and Pyramid
Trees.
In Pots.
Fine Trained
Trees.
Pyramids.
J. d.
5 . d. 5, d.
5 , d. s. d.
s. d. I. d.
2 6
S 6 to 10 6
36
2 6
7 6 to IS 6
S 6 ,, 10 6
3 6
56,, 10 6
S 6 „ 76
4 6 to 7 6
2 6
7 6 ■■ IS 6
S 6 ,, 10 6
2 6
76.. IS 6
56,, 10 6
3 6
S 6 „ 10 6
S 6 .. 76
36,, 76
2 6
S 6 ,, 10 6
S 6 „ 76
3 6 „ 7 6
s. d. s. d.
Mulberries each 7 6 to 21 o
Quinces 2 6,, 7 6
Services 2 6 „ 3 6
Spanish Chesnuts 3 6 „ 5 6
Walnuts „ 3 6 „ 7 6
Nuts, Filbert per doz. 12
Raspberries per doz. 3/6 to 7/6, per 100 21
Strawberries in Pots, for
Forcing in Fruiting Pots per doz. 9
Grape Vines, medium, strong,
and extra strong, each 7/6, 10/6, 12/6, 15
o to 18
O ,, so
12 o
o ,, 21 0
A SELECT LIST OF STRAWBERRIES.
We have omitted from our list many varieties of Strawberries, either because they arc synonymes of
those enumerated or inferior to them.
Less quantities than $0 0/ a sort will be charged a little higher.
per 100 a, <f.
Alpine, red or white 3 6
Auguste Nicaise, large crim-
son 5 6
Bicton Pine, white, large ... 5 6
Black Prince, early 3 6
British Queen S 6
Dr. Hogg, very large 5 6
Due de Magenta, ... 5 6
Elton Pine, late 3 6
Frogmore late Pine 5 6
per 100 «.
Grove End Scarlet 3
Hautbois (Myatt's) 3
JamesVeitch, superiorjtavour 5
Keen’s Seedling, early 5
Le Constant 5
Le Gros Sucre, an excellent
forcing variety 5
Lucas, large $
Ma.rguentQ, forces well 3
Oscar, large and firm 5
Strawberry Plants, in 60 Pots, 3/6 per dozen ; in Fruiting Pots, 12/ per dozen.
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
per loo a. d.
President, great cropper 5 6
Prince Arthur, 3 6
Sabreur, dark crimson 3 6
Scarlet Pine, prolific 3 6
Sir C. Napier 5 6
Sir Joseph Paxton, 5 6
Souvenir de Kieff* 5 6
The Amateur, fiavour... $ 6
VicomtesseH^ricautdeThury 5 6
46
GARDEN REQUISITES, ETC.
1
GARDEN REQUISITES, ETC.
Bouquet Stalk Wire, in bundles of i lb., finest, as. 6rf. : second, as. ; third is, 6tf. ; thickest, is.
Bouquet Steel Wire, for wiring Camellias, in bundles of i lb., as. 6d.
Bouquet Binding Wire, per reel, iJ. 3^. ; silvered, per reel, ^ ^
Prepared Flower Gum, for fixing the petals of Geraniums, Primulas, &c. Per bottle, as, 6a. ana 3^. o«.
Wooden Flower Sticks. In bundles of 100, 12 inch, is. 3^.; 18 inch, is. 8^/. ; 24 inch, 2j. 6<i. ; soinch, 3 l;
36 inch, as. 6d.\ 42 inch, 4s. 6d.\ 48 inch, 6s. In bundles of 50, Sd., lod., is. 3</., is. gd. as., as. 6d.,
Is. 6d„ Painted green, is. gd., as. ^d., 3.^. 6d., 4s. 6d„ 5s., 6s., and 8.r. In bundles of 50, is., is. 3d., as.,
as. 6d.,3s.,3s. 6rf.,and4J. 6d. , ,, j
Horticultural Copper Wire, for suspending labels, per bundle, is., is. 6d., and^. oa. .... ,
^ ^ Metallic Wire, to suspend labels, per bundle, fine, is. 6d. ; second, is, 4a. ; thickest, is, aa.
Improved Galvanized Verbena Pegs, 1000, 5j. 6d. ; 500, 3J. ; 250, is, gd.
Cast Iron Wall Nails, per lb. ; Woollen Shreds, 9 f/. per lb. ^ u
Medicated Garden Shreds, a substitute for the woollen shreds for nailing fruit trees and climbers; these
medicated shreds are cut in convenient lengths, they are durable, and possess the advantage of not harbouring
insects ; bundles of loo, 2 inch, 6d. ; 3 inch, 8d. ; 4 inch, ij. ; 5 inch, xs. 6d,
Strong Pruning Gloves, best make, per pair, 2s.
Finer „ for Gentlemen 2s. 6d.
Ladies’ ■> 9‘^-
Ladies' Gauntlet Gloves, extra quality .,31.
Thermometers, in polished boxwood, best quality, each as. 6d. In iron, best quality, each 3 -J'* ,
Garden Wooden Labels, for pots and borders, painted. In bundles of loo, 3i inches, Sd. ; 4f inches, lod. ;
si inches, is. ; 6i inches, u. 3<f. : inclies, ir. 6rf. ; 9 inches, 2i. For suspending, 34 inches, u.
Yeats’ Metallic Garden Labels, for pots and borders : No. i, per 100, 4s. ; No. 2, 3^' °d. ; No. 3, 41. ;
No. 4, 3S. 6d. ; No. 15, 2 j. 6d. For suspending : No. 5, for nailing to walls, 3L 6d.\ No. 13, 2S. bd.j
No 6, for suspending to roses, 2s, 6d. ; No. 14, 2s, ; No. 7, for hanging to standard fruit trees, 2s. orf.
Indelible Ink and 6 suitable nibs for writing on Yeats’ Metallic labels, 8d. Larger bottle with 12 mbs,
ir. 2d. Without nibs the Ink is 6d. and u. , .
Maw’s Imperishable Terra Cotta Plant Labels. When using, rub the surface with white lead, and write
with a black lead pencil. For pots and borders : per 100, No. i. 34 inches, is. 6d. ; No. 2, 44 inches, ;
No. 3. si inches, 21. 6d. ; No. 4, 6 inches, 3s. 6d. ; No. $. 7 inches, 4J. 6d. ; No. 6, 8 inches, 54. td. ; No.
13, 41. bd . ; No. 14, bs. For suspending: No. ii, for walls, 6s. 6d.; No. 12, 14L ; No. 9, $s. bd. ; No.
10, ' 44. 6d. For standard fruit trees, No. 7, 34. bd. For roses. No. 8, is. gd.
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 whatever the exposure or the temperature, or moisture to which
they may be subjected. Sold in boxes of 100. Oval, for suspending : No. i, 2j inches, 34. 6d. \ No. 2, 24
inches, 34. ; No. 3, 2 inches, 24. 6d. ; No. 4, i 3 inches, 24. Oblong, No. 5, 3^ yich, 24. 6d. ; No. 6,
2? inches, 24. ; No. 7, wider, ij inches. 24. 6d. ; No. 8, ig inches, 24. In bundles of 50 : No. i, 24, ; No.
No. 2, 14. gd. ; No. 3, 14. 6d . ; No. 4, 14. 3d. ; No. S., is. 6d. \ No. 6, li. 3d. ; No. 7. i*- 6</. ; No. 8, 14. 3d.
Waterproof Twine to use with above, 100 ties, 14. ; thicker, is. 3d. 50 ties, 8d. ; thicker, gd.
Tebb’s Registered Combination Labels. In Boxes of 50. For pots : No. 9, 34 by 2J inches, 34. bd. ; No.
11, 2* by ig inches, 2,r. 6d. For suspending : No. 10, 3 by ij inches, 34. 25 of No. 9, 24. ; No. 10, 14. 911;. ;
No. ii, 14 . bd. . . ,
Wolff’s Solid Black Ink Pencils, for writing on wood, 3rf. ; extra thick,
The Paxton Nail Bag, with Pockets and Knife Sheath {Su Illustration on Order Sheet), loi. bd.
The Chiswick Nail Bag, with Pocket and Knife Sheath, 74. 6<f.
The Improved Paxton Fumigator, in stained wooden case Illustration on Order Sheet), 204.
Saynor’s Pruning Knives, 24. 6d., 34., 34. bd., 44., and 44. bd.
Saynqr’s Budding Knives, 34. and 34. bd.
Saynor’s Vine Scissors, 34. 6rf. ,
Brehauts’ Pruning Scissors (See Illustration on Order Sheet), 34., 34. 6d., 44., 44. 6«., 54., and bs.
The Selby Flower Gatherer (See Illustration on Order Sheet), $s. 6d.
Barr’s Garden Syringes (See Illustration on Order Sheet), first quality, 104. 6d., 124. 6 a., 154. « 214.
Barr’s Garden Syringes, second quality, 54. bd., 94., 114., and 154. ; small for fern case, 54. bd,
Barr's Suction Garden Engines (See Illustration in previous Catalogues), 424. and 504.
Lawn Mowing Machines, £3 104. and upwards, according to size.
Ladies’ Watering Cans, with brass rose No. i, 44. bd.\ No. 2, 54. bd.\ No. 3, 64. bd.
Portable Transmission Cases, in compartments for cut flowers, 184., 214., 254., 334., 34L, 424 . (Seep. 3).
Paxton Drawing-Room Hanging Baskets, with zinc pan drained, 10 inch, 104. bd. \ 12 inch, 154. ;
IS inch, 214 . Filled with suitable plants, or bulbs, 214 ., 304., and 424 . o ■ u
Paxton Conservatory Hanging Baskets, 10 inch, s^- : 12 ifch, 74. bd. ; 13 inch, loi. 6a. ; 18 inch,
124. bd. ; 21 inch, 154. ; 24 inch, 214. Filled with plants, 154. bd., 22s. bd., 304., 424., 504. and 634.
Albert Fern Case, with Iron Frames and Ventilators.— (5<4 Illustration, p. 3).
Bronzed Ornamental Iron Tables for Albert Fern Cases, 424., 454., 484., 504.
New Heated Frame (544 ///K 44 raWo«,/. 48), 844., 904., 924., 984. and 1054.
Gilbert's Handlights (See Illustration on Order Sheet), 54. bd., bs. bd., 74. bd., 84. 6a., 94. bd., 10s, bd.,
1 14. bd., 124. bd., 144., 194., 224 ., 244., and 304. For full particulars see previous Catalogues.
Window Conservatories.— ( 544 ///» 4 <ra 4 i'o«, p. 3).
Window Boxes in Wood, 104. bd., and upwards.
Window Boxes in Zinc, faced with Encaustic Tiles, 214. each, and upwards. •
Aphis Brush ( 544 ///« 4 /rafm» 0 /-</ 4 f 5 A 444 ), 24 . 6rf. . . . n
Japanese Bass, a strong, durable, tying material, recommended, 34. bd. per lb. ; specimen bundles, 6a. & 14.
ROPHIA, a new light tying material, recommended, per Ib. 31. bd. \ specimen bundles, bd. & is.
Archangel Mats, best quality, per doz., 214. ; each 24. bd.
St. Petersburg Mats, good quality, 154. per doz. ...
Frigi Domo. — M anufactured from 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, 14. 2d, per square yard.
Brittain’s Garden Netting. — The most valuable material for 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. i,
brown, 10 yards long, 54 inches wide, 74. bd. No. 2, white, 10 yards long, 54 inches wide, finer quality.74. bd.
FIampson’s Imperial Shading, resembling Brittain’s netting, but lighter, an excellent shading and good
protector of fruit trees from frost. Per piece, 10 yards long, 56 inches wide, 74. bd. Sample on applieation.
[Barr and Sugden,
47
MANURES, LAWN SAND, STYPTIC, GRAFTING WAX, SOILS, ETC.
Tiffany.— A light, cheap shading material for conservatories, greenhouses, etc. No. i, 20 yards long, 38
inches wide ; per piece, $s. 6d. No. 2, manufactured with mineral solution, 6s. 6d. per piece. No. 3,
double strength, 18 yards long 36 inches wide, per piece, ys. 6d. No. 4. treble strength, per piece, ioj. 6d.
Tanned Netting, i inch mesh, about 2 yards wide, per yard run, 3d. About 4 yards wide, per yard run, 6d.
Manures for Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables.
STANDEN’S GARDENERS’ AND AMATEURS* MANURE. This is the best of all the coucentrated fertilizers,
for hard wooded plants of all kinds, such as Camellias, Azaleas, Roses, Vines, and other fruit trees in pots, and as a
dressing for Vino ami Peach borders ; also valuable for all kinds of fruits, flowers, and vegetables out of doox's.
Sample canisters, 1/- and 2/6; largo canisters, 5/6, 10/6, and 21/-.
PERUVIAN GUANO, Puke, Odt of Bond,— 5d. per lb. ; or In canisters, 1/- and 2/6. ; per cwt., 25/-.
PLORVITA. Eor plants in pots, rocommeudod as a safe and effective stimxUating comx>ound. Per bottle, 1/-,
Lawn Sand, Styptic, Grafting Wax, Summer Cloud, and Soils.
WATSON’S WEED-DESTROYING LAWN-SAND. For destroying Daisies, Dandelions, Plaufaius, and other tap-
rooted weeds on lawns, croquet gi'oimcls, and grass verges, being at the somo time an excellent fertilizer, improving
the lawn and producing a rich emerald-green bward Price, in London, 2/6, 5/6, and lU/6 per canister; in \ cwt.
canisters, 10/6; in half cwt. kegs, ID/- ; one cwt, kegs, 36/-. Lawn Grass Seed, to tow Autumn. 1/-, lyS. u7td
XlQper lb.
THOMSON’S STYPTIC, for preventing the bleeding of Vines after pruning, Jrc. Per bottle, 3/-.
NEW FRlilNCIT COLD GRAFTING WAX, in tin boxes, 1/-, 1/6 and 2/-, valuable for grafting and budding
SUMMER CLOUD, a preparation for Stypling Glass a light green or grey tinge, thus protecting plants from the
fierce rays of the aim. In canisters, 1/6, 2/6, 5/-, and 10/-. get of 2 Brushes, 1/6 and 2/6.
COCOA FIBRE AND CHARCOAL, specially prepared for growing Ferna in Plant-Cases, and Bulbs in Ja^dincts,
Glasses, &c. When tho Prepared Cocoa Nut Fibre .and Charcoal is used for glasses, before imtting in tbe Bulbs
the glasses should be filled with tho preparation, and water given till it con absorb no more. On this jilnco
the Bulb, and fasten it down with brown paper as you would a jam pot, leaving an opening for the shoot. When the
Bulb has sulEciontly rooted into the preparation, untie the paper, and after this keep the preparation always
wet. No. I quality, 6/- per bushel ; 2/- per peck. No 2 quality, 4/6 per bushel ; 1/6 per peck.
COCOA FIBRE, 1/6 per bush, 4 bush, for 6/-. COCOA FIBRE, finely silted, 2/6 per bush., 4 bush, for 7/6.
FRESH GREEN CARPET MOSS, in lots of 1/., 1/6 and 2/6.
POTTING SOILS, of Suitable Composts, also Peat, Leaf-soil, Virgin Loam, and Silver Sand. Price, in London, S/6
per bushel.
Plant Insect Destroyers.
FOWLEE’S INSECTICIDE. In jars at 1/6, 3/-, 5/6, and 10/-.
„ MEALY BUG DESTBOYEE, per bottle, 1/-, 2/6, 5/-, and 10/-.
THE GISHDRST COMPOUND, an effectu^ Insect-l^Ier, boxes, 1/-, 3/-, and 10/6,
SUPERIOR TOBACCO PAPER, 1/6 per lb ; Superior Tobacco Rag, 1/9 per lb,
TOBACCO POWDER, In canisters,!/-, 2/6, and 5/- each. Powder Distributorfl, 2/6, 3/6, and 6/-.
TOBACCO SOAP. In Jars 1/*, 2/6, 5/-, and 10/-.
TOBACCO JUICE, specially prepared for Hortioultui'ol purposes. In bottles, I/- and 2/6,
ABYSSINIAN MIXTURE. In bottles, 1/6, 3/-. and 4/6.
Rustic Terra Cotta Jardinets, Flower Pots, Etc.
Ne Plus Ultra Jardinets {See Illustration, p. 48). Empty 3L 6rf., 45. (>d., 5^. 6rf., \os, fsd., and
Filled with Hyacinths. &c., or ferns and foliage Plants yj. 6rf., lor. fid., izs. 6d., zis., and
Prince of Wales Tf.rraced Jardinets {See Illustration, p. 48). Empty ^s. 6d., and
Filled with Hyacinths and other Bulbs, or ferns and foliage Plants I5f. and
Bark Pattern Flower Pots, with Saucers. Empty ^sfsd., loj. td., and
Filled with Bulbs or Plants I2f. fid, 17s. 6d., and
Pine Pattern Flower Pots. Empty 5r. 6d., 7s. fid., lor. f>d., and
Filled with Bulbs or Plants 10s. 6d., 12s. fid., lyr. fid., and
Stick Pattern Flower Pots. Empty 7s. 6d., loj. 6d., and
Filled with Bulbs or Plants I2j. 6d., 17s. fid., and 21
Oak Lawn Vase 21
,, Garden Seat ’ 25
,, ,, OR Vase ic
Wall Pots for Drooping Plants
each
«. ti.
12 6
30 o
IS o
42 o
12 6
21 O
12 6
21 O
12 6
O
O
O
9 in.
Fern Pans, Pine Pattern. Empty 5.?. 6d.
Filled with assorted Bulbs i2J. 6d.
Furnished with Ferns, including Glass Shade 15J.
Fern Pans, Bark Pattern. Empty 4j. 6d.
Filled with assorted Bulbs iij.
Furnished with Ferns, including Glass Shade 151.
Fern Pans, Vandyked. Empty
Filled with assorted Bulbs
Furnished with Ferns, including Glass Shade
Fern Pans, Stick Pattern Sin. 41. 6</.
Filled with Bulbs ,, iii.
Fern Pan, Tooth Pattern, on Pedestal. Empty ! 9 in., 'js. 6d. ; 12 in,
10 in.
12. ill.
6^. 6d.
ys. 6d.
is-y.
21s.
21 S.
Zos.
5J. 6d.
ys. 6d.
14s.
21 S.
21 S.
30.r.
ys. 6d.
lOf. 6d.
i6s. td.
24J.
22s.
33 f-
ys. 6d.
9 J.
i6j.
22J. 6d.
14 111.
lOJ. 6d.
4J. 6d. and
301.
421.
10.J. 6d.
30J.
42J.
16 in.
12s. 6d.
42J.
63L
151-
17^.
9 in., 5L 6d. ; :
» 3^-
,, 10s. 6d.
..ys. 6d., 10s. 6d., and
ios.6d.,i2s.6d., and
10
25
30
Filled with Bulbs
F'illed with Ferns, including Glass Shade
Bulb Pan, Oak Pattern, on Pedestal, Empty
Filled with Bulbs
Bulb Pan, Oak Pattern, with Centre Piece. Empty
Filled with Bulbs
Bulb Fonts on Stands 7 in., 2s. 6d. ; 8 in., $s. 6d. ;
The Fonts without Stands ,, is. 6d. ,, 2s.
The Fonts tilled with Bulbs, including Stand ... ,, 5J. ,, 7s. 6d.
Su.sPENDERs, with Wire Chains
Arborrtes, in great variety in size and design
Rock, Cavern, and Stalactite Ornaments 6s., 7s. 6d., and
Ruins ror Fkkn Cases and Rockeries, Moulded 2s. 6d., ss. 6d., and
,, Hand made ^s. 6d., 6s. 6d., ys. 6d., 8 j. 6d., and
Brackets 3j. 6d., 4L 6d., 5L 6d., ys. 6d., loj. 6d„ 12s. 6d., i$s. and ^
Besides th(i foregoing there are many other designs wliich may be seen at our Warehouse. As also Wedf^e-*
wood Flower Pots, Etruican Flower Pots, and Flower Pots in Glass, China, Palissy Ware, etc.
12 and 13, Kinq Street, Covent Garden, 1879.]
25
7
3
15
12
IS
10
5
10
17
48
JARDINETS, AND BARR’S NEW HEATED FRAMES.
The Nb Plus Ultra Drawing-Room Jardinet.
Various sizes. Empty, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, io/6, and 12/6.
If filled with Hyacinths and other bulbs, or Hyacinths
alone, 7/6, 10/6, 12/6, 21/, and 30/
Prince of Wales Circular Terraced Drawing-Room
Jardinet. Empty, 15/6; filled with assorted bulbs,
42/. This lardinet is equally elegant planted with
ferns. A smaller size, 7/6 ; filled with bulbs, 15/-.
BARR’S NEW HEATED FRAMES.— THE IMPROVED WALTONIAN CASE.
FOR RAISING SEEPS, STRIKING CUTTINGS, OR PRESERVING DELICATE PLANTS DURING THE WINTER.
HEATED FRAME B.
B. For Preserving Delicate Plants durhig Winter.
No. 4. 23 by 17 in., on Stand, 90/ ; on Dwarf Ft., 84/.
No. 5. 29 by 20 in., on Stand, 98/ ; on Dwarf Ft., 92/.
No. 6. 35 by 23 in., on Stand, 105/ ; onDwarf Ft., 98/.
HEATED FRAME A. IMPROVED WALTONIAN CASES.
• A. For Raising Seeds and Striking Cuttings.
No. I. 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. 3. 35 by 23 in., on Stand, 105/; on Dwarf Ft., 98/.
^e^T 'Phe Iron Therm 07 neter, price 3^. 6 d., should bepurckased as an acco 7 npaninient.
Frame A will be found the most suitable for raising seeds and striking cuttings.
Frame B is deeper, and on this account belter for keeping delicate plants in winter, and starting into growth
Achimenes, Gloxinias, Begonias, Double Tuberoses, and plants of this description, also forgetting Hyacintlisand
other bulbs into flower early. For forcing Lily of the Valley these frames arc 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 one of these 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-siiicd garden. The frame has a water chamber and a
hot air chamber, with a receptacle for a lamp. The price includes a Colza oil or Paraffin lamp ; but the latter
generates more heat, gives less trouble than oil, and cost of working is cheaper ; it is therefore always sent unless
otherwise ordered. Gas may be used as the heating medium when convenient.
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