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PICTORIAL FRAG TIG AL BULB GROWING. 



The Barrii Section. — The relationship between this section 

 and Incomparabilis is intimate, as both are of the same origin, 

 but the distinguishing characters show a marked difference. To 

 be a Barrii the segments of tbe perianth must be twice or more 

 the length of the short, expanded corona or crown. 



If this division were limited to one variety only, and this ^vas 

 the now comparatively aged conspicuus, it might stiJl be said to be 

 one of the most important. For massing in the border, the bed, 

 or in grass, this variety has no superior, while for cutting it is 

 superb. Happily, too, it is so low in price that it is within the 

 means of everyone. 



conspicuus. 

 Crown Prince. 

 Cupid (very late). 

 Flora Wilson. 

 Maurice Yilinorin. 



Selection of Barrii vctrieties. 



Miriam Barton. 

 Mrs. C. Bowley. 

 Orphee. 

 Sensation. 



It may be noted in respect of the Incomparabilis, Leedsii, and 

 Barrii sections that the colour, especially of the margin of the 

 corona, varies with the period of flowering and with the age of 

 the flower. For example, richly edged varieties under pot 

 culture are apt to come slightly paler under the unnatural 

 conditions of growth. Again, many of these lose colour rapidly 

 under the fierce rays of the sun, and for cutting should be secured 

 at about the three-quarter expanded state of the bud, when all the 

 intensity is retained without loss to either the size or the substance 

 of the bloom. 



The Humei Section, — To all intents and purposes this section 

 is limited to two varieties, whose flowers are of a pronouncedly 

 nodding character. They make up in interest and charm, both 

 for border culture and naturalisation, what the section lacks in 

 numbers. 



Hume's concolor. Hume's Giant. 



Selection of Backhousei 



lively small section, but one 

 dwarfed, stout, trumpet shaped 

 distinct but also very desirable. 



Varieties, — This is a compara- 

 whose marked characteristic — a 

 corona— makes it not only very 



Backhousei. William Wilks. 



Border Maid. Wolley Dod. 



Joseph Lakin. 



Selection of Nelsoni Varieties.— The segments of the 

 perianth in this section are of much substance and pure white, 

 while the corona is somewhat goblet shaped, and usually of great 

 beauty. Every variety is suitable for any form of outdoor culture, 



