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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1899. 
Knives, best budding and pruning (Saynor’s), of finest quality, see Cutlery, 
Labels, Wooden, for pots, &c. , painted white, superior quality. 
4 in. S in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 9 in. 
8 d. ... 10 d. ... 1/- ... 1/3 ... 1/6 ... 2/- ... 
M „ for suspending, painted white, superior quality, 4 in., per too, 9 rf.; 0 
METALLIC GARDEN LABELS. 
12 in. 
3/6 per too. 
in., per 100, 1 /- 
Per 100, No. 1. 4:} in. by 3A in., 4/- No. 2, 4 in. by 2$ in., 3 - No. 3. 4 in. by 3 111., 3/6 
, No. 4, 5 in. by 1 in., 3/- No. 5, 34 in. by 2* in., 3 6 No. 6, 2 in. by 2j in., 2,6 
No. 7, 2j in. by 5 in., 2- No. r 3 , ii in. by 23 in., 2 - No. 14 i* in by in., 1/6 
;; No. i 5 , 4J in. by J in., 1/6 No. 10 and No. 16, Layering Pins, 1/- per gross. 
Indelible Ink, Vo write oh metallic labels, per bottle, 6 d. and 1/- 
LABELS, New Ideal Patent Label, 2 in. by 1 in., with 12-incn shank, very useful for bulbs and 
Herbaceous plants, 1 1/6 per gross ; I/- per doz, 
BARR’S 
SPECIAL LABELS FOR BULBS &c. 
No. 1, with solid metal shank, about 9 inches long. We 
specially recommend this for beds and borders. 41/. each. 
No. 2, with stout wire stem, 6 or 9 inches long ; specially 
suitable for pots &c. [in ordering please state whether a short or 
long shank is required). 2,d. each. 
The above prices include the stamping of any name 
required. 
These labels arc not kept in stock , being made only to order. 
The time taken to execute an order is generally about 
2 weeks. 
Mats, best Archangel, per doz. 18/-; each, 1/9. 
Raphia (Rush Grass), a light tying material, per lb. 1/3; per 14 lb. 14/- 
Barr’s Special Bulb Trowel, best steely specially designed for lifting and planting bulbs, occ. 2,o each. 
INSECTICIDES. 
Murray ‘Electric’ Mildew and Insect Destroyer, the most effective and the safest 
Insecticide, in bottles, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, and 2/6. . . , . 
The Pneumatic Diffuser, highly recommended for Insecticides, in copper, 5/6. 
Gishurst Compound, an effectual Insect-killer, boxes, 1 /— , 3/-, and 10/6. 
Tobacco Powder, in canisters, 1/-, 2/6, and 5/- each. The ‘ Duplex Powder Distributor, 2/6 each. 
Anti-Blight and Mildew Powder, the best Fungicide yet discovered. Price and particulars 
on application. 
MANURES and SOILS. 
Barr’s Phytobroma for Bulbs in Pots. After removing the Bulbs from plunging bed mix a 
little Phytobroma once a fortnight into the surface soil after watering (a small teaspoonful will be 
sufficient). 2 lb. tin, 1/- ; 7 lb. 2/6 ; 14 lb. 4/6 ; 28 lb. 7/6 ; 56 lb. 12/6 ; 1 cwt. 20/- [For further 
particulars see page 2 of Cover. ) 
Pure Ichthemic Guano, a highly recommended fertiliser. 
12/6; 1 cwt. 20/- Sample packets 6 d. and 1/- 
Basic Slag, per cwt. 10/6; per 7 lb. 1 /- Genuine Crushed Bones, per cwt. 141- 
Sulphate of Potash, per cwt. 21/-; per 7 lb. 1/9. _ , , ,, 
Soils-Loam, Peat, Leaf Soil, Silver Sand, and Prepared Potting Soil, per bushel, 2/6. 
Cocoa Fibre, superior quality, 1/- per bushel ; 4 bushels for 3/6. . 
Barr’s Prepared Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre, for growing Bulbs in Jardinets, 
Glasses, &c. Fill the Hyacinth glasses with the preparation, and then add water till no more can 
be absorbed. In the glass place the bulb so as to rest the base on the preparation, then tie it down 
with brown paper as you would a jam-pot, leaving an opening in the centre of the paper for the shoot. 
When the bulb has well rooted the paper may be removed ; care must be taken that the materia in 
the glass is kept wet. The same remark applies to bulbs grown in vases ; they must be kept in place 
till they have rooted. 3/6 per bushel ; 1/- per peek. . , 
Jadoo Fibre, the new substitute for earth. It is cleanly to use, is very light, ana for growing piants 
and bulbs (of ail kinds) in hanging baskets, vases, jardinets, &c., it is said to be unsurpassed, bull 
particulars and testimonials on application. Price per peck, i/- ; per bushel, 3/6 ; per 3 bushels, / 
GISHURSTINE Unrivalled as a Dubbing on the Soles and Uppers of Boots and Shoes, for 
keeping the feet dry and warm. Tin Boxes, 6 d. and I /- ; by post 9 d. and 1/3. 
A fuller List of Garden Requisites on application. 
7 lb. 2/6; 14 lb. 4/6 ; 28 lb. 7/6 ; 56 lb. 
per 7 lb. 1/3. 
