20 SINGLE EUROPEAN PjEONIAS, PLANTAIN LILIES, CHRISTMAS & LENTEN ROSES. 
BEAUTIFUL IIAUDY SINGLE EUROPEAN P.EONIAS. 
A Special and more detailed list of Single Paeonias on application. 
The species and varieties of Single Paeonias offered in the following list are new to gardens, although 
not new introductions, and we recommend them as fine border plants, possessing considerable character an 0 
diversity in foliage and habit of growth ; some are tall with a fine bold outline, others dwarf and bushy : 
some have very large poppy. like flowers, others, flowers not unlike water-lilies. A more interesting class 
of plants for flower border decoration it would be difficult to find. Their value is still further enhanced by their 
thriving under trees, and thus capable of supplying the necessary floral display often wanting in shady walks, 
etc. Cultural treatment same as for Chinese Double Eicon ias. 
_ ^ BARR AND S0N s SELECTIONS OF HARDY SINGLE EUROPEAN P/EONIAS. 
1 each 20 varieties 25 /, 35 /, & 42 / I i each 12 varieties 10 / 6 , 15 /, & 21 / 
3 ” 12 n 30 /, 42 /, & 55 / I 1 „ 6 „ 5 / 6 , 7 / 6 , 10 / 6 , & 16 / 
Anomala laciniata numerous large saucer-shaped rich crimson flowers, rising from amidst a massif 
bright green foliage , very choice e 6 
Arietina, crimson, passing off bright rose j 0 
»» Andersonli, crimson, shading to bright rose, abundant foliage I 6 
,, Baxteri (officinalis Baxteri ), fine crimson flowers , and fresh green foliage i 6 
, , Northern Glory , / lowers of great size , soft rose-pink , elegantly shaded, foliage large and handsome 3 6 
_ ’ ’ . ^°sy Gem, bright rose, shading to pink, large handsome flowers 2 6 
roterl (new), rich crimson flowers, with golden anthers, stem and leaf-stalks coral-red, leaves a luscious 
g> ceii, one of the most distinct in character and noble in growth of Pceotiias when in partial shade, 
tn ™ Powering m England (at our nursery) in 1886, and figured in " Gardeners Chronicle" 3 6 
ecora eiatlor, flowers of great size, rich crimson passing to deep rose ; this is one of the most handsome 
and J reeflowering of the single species, having besides handsome flowers, a stately and elegant 
jnw/h /ughly recommended per doz. ioj. 6 d. i o 
,, rauasu , Jtowers larft, nch crimson, going off a fine full rose a fine companion plant to Decora 
elatior, being equally fine, but of a different hahit . per doz. ior. 6 d. x o 
-brnoui, satiny white flowers, very rare IO 5 
Mlcrocarpa, crimson, going off rose , very distinct elegant foliage 1 o 
nfn ”n var. Jonathan Gibson, crimson, passing to rose, foliage very downy 2 6 
emails anemoni- flora, in. the centre of an elegant rich crimson globular- shaped flower there is a mass 
oj spirally twisted stamens, crimson edged yellow 1 6 
„ blanda, rose, passing off pale pink I...!..'.'.'.'.”. 2 6 
i» rosea, rich deep rose, with yellow anthers 1 6 
■d ** ,■ ric/l d - e P crims °n, with yellow stamens, resembling large red water lilies 1 o 
reregrina Brilliant, rich, glowing purple-crimson , with showy golden anthers, fine compact habit 3 6 
,, hyzantina, crimson, anthers yellow, dense bushy growth 2 6# 
,, compacta, crimson, yellow stamens, dwarf bushy plant 1 o 
Russi (Bot. Mag.), crimson, going off rose 1 6 
,, (Sweet), rich purple- crimson, bright yellow anthers 2 6 
Tenuifolia, rich crimson flowers, nestling amongst the graceful feathery foliage ..I!"!""]”"!!!!!"!”!”!”!”! 1 o 
»* var. hybrida, rich crimson, yellow stamens, elegantly cut foliage e 6 
Tnternata (Daurica), rose, shading to soft pink, veryjrcc-flowering, distinct and pretty 3 6 
Wlttman ni ana, delicate primrose-yellow, seeds rich coral-red, very rare 21 o 
FUNKIA, OR THE HARDY PLANTAIN LILY. 
These handsome hardy herbaceous plants develop their ornamental foliage early in Spring and in 
bummer 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 HARDY PLANTAIN LILIES. 
3 each 12 varieties, 21 s. l each 12 varieties, 7 s. 6d. 1 each 6 varieties, 2 s. 6d., 3 s. 6d. , & 5 s. 6d. 
^kcordata grandiflora, bold spikes of large white flowers, large light green foliage per doz. 10/6 1 o 
Sieboldlana major, large very handsome blue-green foliage and large pale lilac flower spikes ,, 10 16 1 o 
Ovata undulata argentea, white and green -variegated foliage ,, 15/ 1 £ 
• • •• aurea, bright golden- coloured foliage ’’ 10/6 1 o 
HELLEBORES, OR CHRISTMAS AND LENTEN ROSES. 
Christmas and Lenten Roses are hardy Winter-flowering plants, covered with blossoms at a period 
J l e r^ ear w ^ ien ^°) vers 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, a sheltered due north or east aspect, they prefer. 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 suitable. 
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. 
Niger maxim us (the Great Christmas Rose), a grand species , remarkable for its large dark green leaved, 
rm? O rtZS rose ' tinted flowers, which arc pure while if opened under glass 1/6, 2/6 & 3 
,, The Bath Christmas Rose, one oj the most useful, and an exceedingly fine variety 1/6 & 2 
,, Caucasicus , flowers snow-white, outside of petals tinged tose, fragrant 1/6 & 2 
,, Iuvernts ( ‘ St. Brigid s Christmas Rose), a grand plant with large massive pale green leaves, 
and large snow-white imbricated flowers produced in great profusion 1/6 & 2 
,, rubra, flowers rosy white, outside of petals purple-red, a fine late- flowering variety 1/6 & 2 
[Barr and Son 
