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Tigridia pavonia (Tiger-spotted Flower). 
No flower is more gorgeously coloured or more beauti- 
ful. The bulbs can be planted out-doors March, April, or 
May in a sunny situation ; but for indoor decoration pot 
up as soon as bulbs are received and plunge in a cold 
frame, withholding water till the foliage appears, and then 
giving sparingly at first. Those bulbs intended for out-doors 
should be stored in dry soil or sand, away from frost till 
time for planting. ( Beautiful Coloured Plate of T. alba, 
price bd.) 
Collection— 12 bulbs of each of the following 6 varieties of 
Tigridia, 7 s. ■ 6 bulbs each, 3 s. gd. p 100 p doz 
J7/ conchiflora, petals yellow, cup yellow, spotted scarlet, s. d. s. d. 
large flower io 6...1 6 
grandiflora rubra, petals rich scarlet, cup spotted 
..I. crimson on a yellow ground, flowers very 
large. 1 ft 10 6... 1 6 
,, alba, petals white, cup spotted ruby, large, 
very chaste and beautiful, 1 ft 10 6...1 6 
, , , , immaculata, flowers pure white through- 
out, beautiful, 1 ft 12 6...1 9 
tigridia grandiflora rubra. " Ruby Queen, beautiful soft ruby-rose, large 
handsome flower, 1 ft 12 6...1 .9 
Tigridia Van Houttei, small flowers 2 in. across, chocolate-brown, reticulated yellow, a very s. d 
curious, distinct, and beautiful little species, 1 ft ’ , 0 
Tropaeolum tuberosum, a very showy twiner, growing 3 to 4 ft. high, and producing in 
autumn a profusion of red and yellmu flowers ; a pretty subject for trailing over trellises, 
old tree-stumps, &c. ; plant out in March and April, selecting an open sunny situation and 
a light sandy soil ; until planting time store the tubers in sand away from frost... per doz. 31. 6 d. o 4 
Tuberose. This valuable sweet-scented flower is too well known to need description. For 
early flowering pot the bulbs as soon as received, and plunge the pots in a temperature of 
60 to 70 degrees. The bulbs for succession keep dry. or pot at once to make root growth ; in 
either case the temperature should not be below 50 degrees or the bulbs will suffer. For out- 
door decoration start the bulbs in a cold frame or in gentle heat, and plant out end of Mav. 
Double American Dwarf, “Excelsior Pearl”; comparatively dwarf, with pure white double 
flowers ...strong forcing roots, specially selected, per 100, 153-. ; per dozen 2 s. 6 d. o 3 
,, Extra Early African, flowers pure white very double, and flowering a little earlier than 
the American Pearl Tuberose-, large bulbs, per ioo, 15J. ; per dozen 2 j. 6d. ; 
Monster bulbs, per dozen 3*. 6 d'. o 4 
Yallota purpurea (The Scarborough Lily), a most valuable Autumn-flowering plant, its 
handsome trusses of brilliant scarlet flowers being greatly valued for vases. We recommend 
it to be planted out of doors in May, and when in bud potted up for conservatory decoration. 
Established in pots, per doz. 15.V. & 2r.r. ; each is. 6 d. & 2 o 
Watsonia 
coccinea, a very beautiful bulbous plant, bearing in summer handsome spikes of gorgeous 
vermilion-scarlet flowers on a reddish-brown stem ; treat the same as Autumn-flower in? 
Gladioli, ht. ft per doz. 2s. 6 d. o 3 
Zephyranthes (syn. Amaryllis). These Swamp Lilies are a beautiful family of bulbous plants, 
requiring greenhouse culture, or they may be grown in a sunny well-drained situation against a south 
wall. Charming pot plants, several bulbs in a pot. Early summer flowering, except Candida, which 
produces its charming white flowers in autumn. p, doz. each 
s. d. s. d. 
atamasco, large pure white flowers, nearly 3 in. long, b ft 7 6...0 9 
Candida (The Flower of the West Wind), producing a profusion of white crocus-like flowers 
in autumn, valuable for edgings, masses, &c per 100, 7s. 6d. 1 3 
carinata, beautiful delicate rose colour, large handsome flowers, 1 ft per roo, 42s. 6 0...0 7 
Treatise, beautiful white fragrant Lily-like flowers, 1 ft 12 0...1 3 
“PHYTOBROMA,” 
BARR’S NEW PLANT FOOD. 
The best Manure for Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit, Cereal and Root Crops, and for Lawns. 
PHYTOBROMA we can confidently recommend to our Customers as a valuable food for all kinds of plants, 
being rich in those chemical properties essential to the health and productiveness of vegetable life. It contains 
a large percentage of phosphates and potash salts in a form acting directly on the roots of a plant. It is cleanlv 
to handle and without offensive odour. 
PHYTOBROMA secures to Vegetable, Fruit, Cereal, and Field Root Crops a strong healthy growth, 
and consequently an increased and superior crop. In the culture of Flowering Plants its use produces :i 
greater profusion of bloom, increased size of flower, and richness of colour. 
Exhibitors at Flower Shows will find this a valuable Manure. 
For the improvement of Grass Lawns, Tennis Courts, Cricket Grounds, PHYTOBROMA can be 
strongly recommended, its use soon producing a thicker growth and richer colour. 
Pull particulars, with directions for use, on application. 
2-lb. tin, 1/-; 7-lb., 2,6; 14-lb„ 4 6; 28-lb., 7 6; 56-lb. 12 6 ; 1 owt., 20- 
Prepaid Orders for 28 lbs. and upwards sent Carriage Paid to any station in Great Britain and to ant' 
port on the Irish coast. 
Special quotations for larger quantities on application. 
