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BARE & SUGDEN'S COMPENDIUM 



SNOWDROP. 



The effect of the Snowdrop is very greatly enhanced by planting thickly either in lines three to six 

 bulbs deep, or in large masses, in situations where they can remain undisturbed for years ; the best 

 positions being close to the edges of beds, flower and shrubbery borders, and on grass lawns. In the 

 latter place they can be planted by simply making holes in the turf live inches deep with a dibber, 

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

 three inches apart. They may also be planted in lines, figures, or any other way which fancy may 

 dictate : but to be at all effective for the first few years after planting, the bulbs must be put in thickly, 

 and to this the price can be no impediment, 



s. cl. .1, d. s, d. 



603 Double-flowering per 1000 21 0 . . per 100 2 G . . per doz. 0 4 



604 Single-flowering „ 21 0 . . „ 2 C . . „ 0 4 



605 Double-flowei-ing, extra large roots . . „ 30 0 , . „ 3 0.. ,, 06 



606 Single-flowering „ . . „ 27 0 . , „ 3 0..,, 06 



607 Crimean Snowdrop, each, Is. 



WINTER ACONITE. 



A charming little plant with golden blossoms, which expand simultaneously with the Snowdrop. 

 608 Winter Aconite, golden yellow, M. per dozen, ds. M. per 100, 30*'. per 1000. 



IRIS. 



The flowers of these are exceedingly beautiful, and their colours rich and varied. When planted in 

 masses in the flower and shrubbery borders, or amongst beds of American plants, <Sic., they are extremely 

 efi:ective. When planting, surround the bulbs with sand, and avoid wet situations. 



Time of Planting and Purchasing, the same as that recommended for the Hyacinth. 

 PAXTONIAN CHEAP ENGLISH IRIS, FOR BEDDING, MASSING, OR CLUMPING. 



These have been selected for producing ere masse a striking combination of rich and effective colours. 



609 6 each of 10 magnificent varieties . 10 



610 3 each of 10 magnificent varieties . . 5 



Per doz.— ». 



613 Alice Maud, rich mauve 2 



614 Arms of Eotterdam, pearl, spoiled 



crimson 2 



615 Gaxibaldi, violet and purple 2 



616 Jnlia, clear porcelain, spotted dark blue 2 



617 Lord Palmerston, yine dark blue .... 2 



611 Fine mixed 

 613 Choice mixed . 



per 100, 6/6 



„ io;g 



Per doz.—*. 



d. Per doz. — ». 



6 618 'lB.i3sBa,tem.a,n,lilac,varicgatedcrimson 2 



619 „ Patti, blue, mottled white 2 



6 620 Negro Boy, dark purple 2 



6 621 Perfection of Covent Garden, white, 



6 spotted red 2 6 



6 622 Eussell's Beauty, white, spotted lilac 2 6 



NEW ENGLISH IRIS. 



Those embraced in the collections offered under this head include the newest and most beautiful 

 varieties of this splendid section. The names and descriptions will be found in former editions of this 

 catalogue. 



623 100 in 50 splendid varieties 



624 50 in 50 ditto 



685 25 in 25 splendid varieties 

 636 12 in 12 ditto 



SPANISH IRIS, 



The flowers of this section, though smaller than the Enghsh varieties, are not the less interesting and 

 %>retty, and as they are in bloom about a fortnight earher, and possess a perfectly distinct character, they 

 constitute a valuable link in the succession between spring and summer flowers. ^ 



83>" The varieties which constitute the following collections are the newest and best in cultivation. 

 The names and descriptions, will be found in former editions of this catalogue. 



637 100 in 50 choice varieties 

 628 50 in 50 „ 

 639 25 in 25 „ 



d. 



14 0 

 7 6 

 4 0 



s. d. 



630 12 in 12 choice varieties . . .26 



631 Fine mixed, 3s. 6rf. per 100 ; Qd. per doz. 

 633 Choice „ 7s. 6rf. „ Is. „ 



IRIS GERMANICA (Hekbaceoxjs Evergreen Perennials). 



These have large handsome flowers, beautifully striped with dark violet-purple, or bronze iipon a 

 Kghter ground. They are valuable plants for shrubbery borders, where they may remain undisturbed 

 for years ; and they succeed well in town gardens. The roots ready to send out in November. 



s. d. s. d. 



633 50 in 50 most superb varieties . . 14 0 635 12 in 12 most superb varieties . .46 



634 25 in 25 „ „ ..7 6 636 Mixed varieties . . .per doz. 2 6 



VARIOUS IRIS. 



The following species are so remarkably beautiful, that we specially recommend them. _ Pavonia 

 and Persica are valuable for pot culture : plant three roots in a five-inch pot, and place them in a cold 

 frame. Pumila, Susiana, and Reticulata will be ready to send out in November. 



Per doz.— s. d. 



637 Pavonia Major, pure white, each petal blotched with bright blue, beautiful 2 6 



638 Persica, white, blue, purple, and yellow, a fine pot plant for early forcing, fragrant as a 



violet ; in bloom out of doors in April 2 6 



