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\Barr and Sudden, 1872. 



per 100. per doz 



Crocus— continued. s . </. «. d 



640 Princa Albert, large purple lilac ... 3 6...0 6 



641 Princess Alexandra, white, striped 



lilac , large Jlower 3 6...0 6 



642 Princess of Wales, large pure white 5 6...0 9 



643 Purity, pure white 4 0...0 8 



644 Rubens, the richest purple 4 6...0 8 



per 100. per doz. 



645 Queen Victoria, pure white 3 



648 Sir J. Franklin, large dark purple... 4 



647 Sir Walter Scott, ^beautifully pen- 



cilled lilac, very large 3 



648 Sulphureus (Louis d'Or), yellow ... 4 



649 Vulcan, rich purple lilac 3 



d. 



6...0 

 0...0 



6...0 

 6...0 

 6...0 



BULBOCODIUM, OR SPRING MEADOW SAFFRON. 



This is one of the first heralds of spring ; like its autumn flowering relative, the Colchicum, the flowers 

 appear suddenly as if by magic, leaving the more material part of the plant, the leaves, to follow. This distinctive 

 character greatly enhances its value, as may be readily imagined when unexpectedly you come upon a mass of 

 rich rose-purple flowers without a vestige of foliage. For permanent edgings, rockwork, and mixed borders, 

 it is exceedingly attractive. 



650 Vernum, rose-purple, per 100, ioj. 6d. ; per doz., is. 6d. 



651 „ fol. variegatis, rose-purple, foliage margined white, very attractive, per doz., 4.?. 6d. 



SNOWDROP. 



It is indeed seldom a whole bed is given up to the Snowdrop, and yet, if there is one pleasure greater 

 than another to the lover of Spring flowers, it is the sheet of snowy blossom which is seen in a mass of these. 

 They must be planted for this purpose without stint, the bulbs almost touching each other ; and to secure a 

 succession of bloom from the same bed, Tulips, Hyacinths, or Narcissus may be planted at a depth of six inches, 

 and the Snowdrops on the top of these at a depth of three inches. As the Snowdrops pass out of bloom, the second 

 crop will just be making their way through the soil, and the foliage of the Snowdrop will act as a green carpet to 

 the second display. A similar effect may be produced with Crocus, and with that loveliest of all early Spring 

 flowering plants, Scilla Sibirica. A bed of surpassing beauty can be formed with a deep edging of Scilla Sibirica, 

 and the centre of Snowdrops. 



It is in permanent situations, however, that the Snowdrop is most usually planted, and for which it is best 

 adapted, planted thickly in lines three to six bulbs deep, or in masses where they can remain undisturbed, such as 

 close to the edges of flower beds and shrubbery borders. In grass lawns and pleasure parks they should be 

 planted in scrolls or fancy devices, without disturbing the turf, simply by making holes five inches deep with a 

 dibber, dropping in two inches of fresh soil, then three bulbs, and filling up with soil, keeping the holes about 

 three inches apart. 



s. d. 8. d. s. d. 



652 Double-flowering per 1000 21 o ... per 100 2 6 ... per doz. o 4 



653 Single-flowering 21 o ... ,, 26... ,, 04 



654 Double-flowering, extra large roots 30 o... ,, 3 6 ... ,, o - 6 



655 Single-flowering „ ,, 30 o 3 6 ... ,, o 6 



656 Crimean Snowdrop (Galanthus plicatus), per doz., js. 6d. ; each, gd. 



WINTER ACONITE. 



The golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite contrast richly with the pure white of the Snowdrop and the 

 lovely blue of the Scilla Sibirica. These, combined with the rich green carpet of leaves which continues for 

 months, indicate it as a valuable plant to cultivate in situations where it is desirable to clothe the ground, such as 

 under trees, where few things else will grow, and in moist situations where few plants will stand the winter. 

 657 Winter Aconite, golden yellow, per doz., 6d. ; per 100, zs. 6d. to 3s. 6d. ; per. 1000, 21s. to 30s. 



IRIS. 



The Iris is a flower of extreme beauty. Its form is quaint ; its colours rich, beautiful, diverse, and forming 

 combinations only to be met with in the rare Orchids of the Hothouse, the beauties of which can only be enjoyed 

 by the very few, while the Iris, being perfectly hardy and of easy culture, may be enjoyed by all. A judicious 

 selection will impart to the flower borders during the spring and early summer months quite an orchidaceous 

 effect. We have seen in March the exquisite Reticulata, its fragrant intense purple-blue flowers fully expanded 

 and remaining uninjured with two inches of snow on the ground and the thermometer several degrees below 

 freezing-point. Next in succession is Persica, with its violet-scented flowers and rich combinations of colours. 

 Then comes the rare and beautiful Iberica, with a combination of pure satiny-white, rich purple-brown and black. 

 Then the dwarf Crimean (Pumila), so admirable for permanent edgings. Close upon these, Nudicaulis, 

 with its violet flowers ; and then Germanica, with its endless variations of colour, from the richest golden 

 yellow, ranging to rose and to the intensest purple. Continuing the chain of success is Sibirica, with its 

 beautiful small orchid-like flowers ; and K&mpferi, with its splendid shades. Then towards July come the 

 Spanish, with their flowers of snow-white, porcelain-blue, and clear yellow ; and with combinations again, 

 which are only to be compared with those of the rare and curious Orchids. The last in the list are the English 

 varieties in July, with flowers so sumptuous representing almost every shade of colour, distinct and in com- 

 binations, that these can only be compared with the Laelias and the Cattleyas, the Queens of the Orchids. 

 We have not spoken of the beautiful Peacock Iris, nor of the wonderful Iris Susia?ia, nor of the Variegated 

 Iris which is so beautiful in vases and so effective in the flower garden, nor of the charming little Iris Cristata. 

 For pot culture, Reticulata, Persica, and Pavonia are gems. To cut for filling vases and for bouquets, all the 

 Iris are charming. J A 



ENGLISH IRIS, IN COLOURS FOR BEDDING OR MASSING. wf^V 



These are bulbous Iris. They are sent out dry, and should be planted in light well-drained scils. Where 

 • the soil is heavy,- the roots should be surrounded with sand. The varieties enumerated are distinct and 

 strikingly effective, and are recommended to be planted in groups or in beds. 



We have repeatedly exhibited flowers of these at the Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, and they 

 have elicited the greatest admiration, contrasting favourably with the Laelias and the Cattleyas then exhibited. 



s. d. 8. d. 



65S 6 each of 10 magnificent vaiieties 10 6 I 660 Fine mixed per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. 1 c 



€59 3 each of 10 ditto 3 6 [ 661 Choice mixed ,, 10/6 „ 16 



