20 SINGLE EUROPEAN PAEONIES, PLANTAIN LILIES, CHRISTMAS & LENTEN ROSES. 
Hardy Single European Peonies — continued. each— s. <1. 
Anomala insignis, Peter Barr, numerous large saucer- shaped rich crimson Jlowers , rising from amidst 
a mass of bright green foliage, very choice 5 6 
Arietina, crimson, passing off bright rose 1 ° 
„ Andersonil, crimson, shading to bright rose, abundant foliage * ° 
,, Baxter! (officinalis Baxterij.yfotf crimson flowers, and fresh green foliage * ° 
,, Northern Glory, flowers of great size, soft rose-pink, elegantly shaded, foliage large and handsome 3 6 
,, Rosy Gem, bright rose, shading to pink, large handsome flowers 2 6 
Broterl (new), rich crimson flowers, with golden anthers , stem and leafstalks co Pa l- red, leaves a luscious 
green, o?ie of the most distinct in character and noble in growth of Pceonies when in partial, shade, 
first flowering iii England {at our nursery) in 1886, and figured in " Gardeners' Chronicle ” 3 6 
Decora elatior, flowers of great size, rich crimson passing to deep rose ; this is one of the most handsome 
and free-flowering of the single species, having besides handsome flowers, a stately and elegant 
growth, highly recommended per doz. 10 s. 6d. 1 o 
,, VdM&zM, Jlowers large , rich crimson, going off a fine full rose , a fine companion plant to Decora 
elatior, being equally fine, but of a different habit per doz. ioj. 6d. 1 o 
Emodi, satiny white flowers, very rare 10 6 
Micro carpa, crimson, going off rose, very distinct elegant foliage 1 o 
,, var. Jonathan Gibson, crimson, passing to rose, foliage very downy 2 6 
Officinalis anemoni-flora (Cactus-flowered Paeony), in the centre of an elegant rich crimson globular 
shaped flower there is a mass of spirally twisted stamens, crimson edged yellow 1 o 
,, blanda, rose, passing off pale pink, resembling large pink water-lilies 1 6 
,, rosea, rich deep rose , with yellow anthers, resembling large rose water-lilies 1 o 
,, Bablni, flowers rich deep crimson , with yellow stamens, resembling large red water lilies 1 o 
Peregrina Brilliant, rich glowing purple-crimson, with showy golden anthers, fine compact habit 1 6 
,, compacta, crimson, yellow stamens, dwarf bushy plant 1 0 
Russi (Rot. Mag.), crimson, going off rose 1 6 
Tenuifolia, rich crimson Jlowers, nestling amongst the graceful feathery foliage 1 0 
,, var. hybrida, rich crimson, yellow stamens, elegantly cut foliage 5 ^ 
Triternata (Daurica), rose , shading to soft pink, very free flowering, distinct and pretty 3 6 
Wittmanniana, delicate primrose-yellow, seeds rich coral-red, very rare 21 o 
FHNKIA, or the hardy plantain lily. 
These handsome hardy herbaceous plants develop their ornamental foliage early in Spring, and in 
Summer and Autumn throw up a profusion of Lily-like flower spikes. All are grand plants for edgings, and the 
large-leaved sorts are especially adapted to naturalize in wild gardens or as distinctive objects in the grass in 
pleasure parks, etc. For pot-culture under glass, Subcordata grandiflora is much prized for its massive leaves 
and spikes of snow-white flowers, and Sieboldlana major for its massive leaves and spikes of pale lilac flowers ; 
the varieties of Undulata are valued for their beautiful variegated foliage. The Plantain Lily is a most 
decorative plant, the foliage developing to its full size in shade and moisture. Valuable for shady walks. 
COLLECTIONS OF IIAUDY PLANTAIN LILIES. 
3 each 12 varieties, 18 s. 1 each 12 varieties, 6s. 6d. l each 6 varieties, 2 s. 6d., 3 s. €d., & 5 s. 6d. 
each— s. d. 
Subcordata grandiflora, bold spikes of large white flowers, large light' green foliage per doz. 7/6 o 9 
Sieboldlana major, large veiy handsome blue-green foliage and large pale lilac flower spikes ,, 7/6 o 9 
Ovata undulata argentea, white and green-variegated foliage ,, ic /5 1 o 
,, ,, aurea, bright golden- coloured foliage >> 7/6 o 9 
«dS ~ A fuller list of our Hardy Plantain Lilies on application. 
HELLEBORES, OR CHRISTMAS AND LENTEN ROSES. 
Christmas and Lenten Roses are hardy Winter-flowering plants, covered with blossoms at a period 
of the year when flowers out-of-doors are a rarity. In this family there is much variety, both in flower 
and foliage, and established plants in flower borders and on rockwork are highly decorative. They delight in 
sheltered and moist places. In warm dry districts, they prefer a sheltered due north or east aspect. They 
make good pot-plants, especially the Lenten Roses, and are well worth the attention of gardeners to grow into 
large specimens, for Conservatory decoration. For naturalization Christmas and Lenten Roses are invaluable. 
THE CHRISTMAS ROSE (HELLEBORUS NIGER). 
The Christmas Rose flowers during December and January. To have pure white flowers for Christmas 
decoration, protect the plants when the flower buds appear, with hand-lights or a temporary frame. eftc j J _ s ^ 
Niger maximus [the Great Christmas Rose), a grand species, flowering from October to January, remark- 
able for its large dark green leaves, and very large rose-tinted flowers, which are pure white if 
opened under glass 1/6, 2/6 & 3 6 
,, The Bath Christmas Rose, one of the most useful varieties, bearing large pure white flowers from 
December to March, and an exceedingly fine variety 1/6 & 2 6 
,, Caucasicus , flowers snow-white, outside of petals tinged rose, fragrant 1/6 & 2 6 
,, Iuvemls (" St. Brigid's ” Christmas Rose), a grand plant with large massive pale green leaves, 
and large snow-white imbricated flowers produced in great prof usion from Dec. to January 1/6 & 2 6 
,, Madame Fourcade, neat dwarf habit, flowers pure white, from December to January 1/6 & 2 6 
„ Apple Blossom (ruber), flowers rosy while, outside of petals rosy purple, very distinct and 
beautiful, flowering from February to April 1/6 & 2 6 
,, Selections, 12 Christmas Roses in 6 varieties, 15/-, 21/-, & 30/-; 6 in 6 varieties, 7/6, 10/6, & 15/- 
HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS, OR EVERGREEN LENTEN ROSE. 
This section of Hellebores is quite distinct from the Christmas Rose, and they may indeed be considered 
simply as cousins ; the plants are taller than the Christmas Rose, and generally with a bushy branched growth, 
so that when well grown specimens are in flower, they resemble great floral bouquets at a season when the 
temperature is too cold for most other plants to expand their blossoms ; they are also distinguished by the old 
leaves remaining on the plants till the new ones supersede them. The flowers being in perfection during the 
Lenten season, the name “ Lenten Roses ” was given to them by Mr. Iiarr when working the family into form 
some twenty years back. As pot-plants they form a distinct and interesting feature among flowering plants. 
In this list we enumerate a few good distinct showy kinds only; the complete collection will be found described 
in our General Plant Catalogue. [Barr and Son, 
