Bedding, Pompon, Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, &c. 
5 
X5T The Marginal Numbers in the Order Sheet and Catalogue correspond, and are changed annually. 
BAER’S BEAUTIFUL BEDDING HYACINTHS. 
SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, RIBBONS, OR GROUPS. 
When in Holland, we selected these fine varieties of Hyacinths, as being most suitable for bedding, having 
distinct and bright colours, a fine habit, and large flower spikes. They will also be found valuable for filling 
rustic baskets, flower boxes, etc. 
239 20 each of 8 beautiful distinct colours 
240 12 each of 8 „ ,, ,, 
per 100. 
s. d. 
243 Delicate Pale Rose 17 6 ... 
244 Rich Deep Rose 17 6 ... 
245 Brilliant Crimson 17 6 ... 
246 Pale Azure-Blue 20 o ... 
£ s. d. 
1 7 6 I 241 6 each of 8 beautiful distinct colours 
o 16 6 1 242 3 each of 8 „ ,, 
per doz. per 100. 
s. d. s. d. 
..26 247 Full Porcelain-Blue, beautiful... 18 6 
2 6 248 Rich Dark Blue 16 6 
2 6 249 Fine Pure White 20 o 
3 o 250 White, shaded Rose 18 6 
£ 
090 
050 
per doz. 
e. d. 
... 2 9 
... 2 6 
... 3 o 
... 2 9 
BARR'S BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURES OF HYACINTHS. 
FOR OUT DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, BORDERS, ETC. 
251 “BARRS BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS,” this beautiful mixture of 
Hyacinths was specially arranged for by our Mr. Barr on the occasion of his visit to one of the large 
Dutch Bulb Farms. The colours are evenly blended, including red, scarlet, purple , lavender, 
porcelain, azure-blue , white, rose , blush, yellow, &c., producing a magnificent effect in flower beds 
and borders..* 1 st size bulbs, per 100, 18/6 ; per dozen 3 o 
262 “BARRS BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS,” for mixed borders, shrubberies, 
and naturalization 2nd size bulbs, per 100, 14/6 ; per dozen 2 3 
POMPON, OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 
The Miniature Hyacinths can be grown in small glasses, fancy pots, old china bowls, crystal dishes, 
jardinets, etc., alone or associated with Scilla sibirica, Chionodoxas, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Dwarf Tulips, 
Daffodils, Iris reticulata, etc. Plant them in " Barr & Son’s Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre ’’ 
(is. 6d. per peck, 5s. per bushel), while the surface may be covered with fresh green carpet-moss. 
In children's gardens, and small flower beds, these Miniature Hyacinths, intermingled with other dwarf 
spring-flowering bulbs, make a fine display throughout the Spring months. 
s. d. s. d. 
253 18 in 6 vars. pretty Pompon Hyacinths... 4 6 I 255 Fine mixed varieties, p. 100, 18s. ; p. doz. 2 6 
264 12 in 6 vars. ,, 3 6 | 256 Choice „ „ ,, „ 22s.; ,, 30 
HYACINTHS AND NARCISSI FOR EARLY FORCING. 
Culture.— P ot the bulbs 3 to 6, or more according to size, in a 4 or 5 inch pot, during August, September, 
and October ; then place the pots out of doors on a bed of ashes, and cover them over a few inches with cocoa- 
nut fibre. There let them remain till the bulbs are well rooted, and have made a little top growth ; the pots 
should then be removed a few at a time for succession, to a moderately warm and moist temperature, and plenti- 
fully supplied with water. 
257 Roman Hyacinth, Early Dwarf White, Sweet-Scented, universally prized in bouquets, and may be had 
in flower during October, November, and December. 
Extra fine bulbs, 17s, 6d. per 100 ; 2s. 6 d. per doz. | Good selected bulbs 14s. per 100 ; 2s. per doz. 
268 Roman Hyacinth, Early Rosy White, flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman 
Hyacinth, 12s. 6d. per 100 ; 2s. per doz. 
259 Roman Hyacinth, Early Blue, flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman 
Hyacinth, 10s. 6d. per 100 ; is. 6d. per doz. 
260 Narcissus, “ Early Snowflake " Paper White, Sweet Scented, a fine large and free-flowering variety of the 
old Paper While Narcissus. Produces trusses of beautiful snow-white fragrant flowers, and is in bloom 
with the Roman Hyacinth, if treated in the same way, 8s. 6d. per 100 ; is. 3d. per doz. 
261 Narcissus, Early Double Roman, may be had in flower with the Paper White Narcissus, if treated in the 
same way. The blossoms are double white, with orange centre, and are produced in trusses. For 
bouquets and buttonholes they are greatly valued, 6s. 6d. per 100 ; is. per doz. 
SUNDRY BULBS, Etc., FOR EARLY FORCING. 
Kir For further descriptions of the following bulbs, etc., see body of Catalogue. 
p. 100. p. doz. 
s. d. 8 . d. 
262 Single Van Thol Tulip, red & yellow 5 6...0 10 
263 „ ,, „ Scarlet 4 6...0 9 
264 ,, ,, ,, Blush- Rose 12 6...1 9 
265 ,, ,, ,, Yellow 17 6. ..2 6 
266 ,, ,, ,, White 17 6. ..2 6 
267 ,, ,, ,, Purple-Cerise, edged 
white 8 6 ..1 3 
268 Double Van Thol Tulip, red & yellow 4 6...0 8 
269 Single Jonquils, extra large 5 6...0 9 
270 Double ,, strongest iz 6 ..2 o 
271 Chlonodoxa Luciliae, extra strong 
home-grown bulbs... 7 6...1 3 
272 „ Sardensls 7 6...1 3 
273 ,, Glgantea ,, „ ,, 15 0...2 3 
274 Puschkinla libanotica compacta 10 6...1 6 
276 Scilla sibirica 3 o ,.o 8 
276 £lwes' Giant Single Snowdrop, 
extra large bulbs 7 6...1 0 
King Street, Covent Garden, 1893.] 
p. ICO. p. doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
277 Iris reticulata, strongest bulbs 7 6 
278 „ perBica 1 6 
279 Freesia Lelchtlini major 6 6...1 o 
280 ,, refracta alba 6 6...1 o 
281 Narcissus Poeticus omatuB, extra 
large bulbs 7 6...1 3 
282 ,, Telamonlus plenus, the 
Large Double Daffodil .. . 7 6...1 3 
283 ,, ObvaHaris (Tenby Daffodil) 12 6. ..2 e 
284 ,, Pallidus praecox, large bulbs 10 6...1 6 
,, other varieties of Daffodils 
for forcing, see pp. 23 to 32. 
286 Spiraea japonica, clumps 3 6 
287 Lily of the Valley, strong clumps 12 o 
288 ,, „ forcing crowns 6 o ... 
289 Lilium Harrlsii (Bermuda Lily), white 15 o 
290 Giant Christmas Rose, extra strong clumps, 
each 2/6 & 3/6 ; p. doz. 24/ & 36/ 
