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BEDDING, POMPON, ROMAN HYACINTHS, ETC. 
[$35- The Order Sheet which accompanies the Catalogue will facilitate the making out of a 
general order, as the marginal numbers on the Order Sheet correspond to the marginal 
numbers of the Catalogue, therefore it is simply necessary to fill in the quantities. 
N. B. — ' The Marginal Numbers in the Catalogue are changed annually. 
BARR’S HYACINTHS, IN TEN DISTINCT COLOURS, SPECIALLY SELECTED 
FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS.iRIBBONS, OR GROUPS. 
When in Holland, Mr. Barr selected the 10 varieties of Hyacinths offered, as being distinct in colour, 
of fine habit, and having large flower spikes. They will also be found valuable for filling rustic baskets, flower 
boxes, and vases. £ *. d. £ *. d. 
117 100 in 10 distinct beautiful varieties 1 1 o I 119 30 in 10 distinct beautiful varieties o 7 6 
118 50 in 10 ditto on o| 120 20 in 10 ditto 049 
RED. per 100. per do*. 
121 Rose-Carmine, fine truss 18 o ... 3 o 
122 8carlet , fine truss 18 o ... 3 o 
123 Rich Rose-Pink, large truss ... 21 o ... 3 6 
124 Vivid Crimson, large truss 21 o ... 3 b 
BLUE. per 100. 
125 Dark Purple-Blue, large truss 18 o 
126 Rich Clear Blue, lar%e truss ... 18 o 
127 Rich Clear Light Azure-Blue, 
large truss 21 o 
WHITE. 
128 *Pure White, large truss 21 o ... 3 6 | 129 *White, tinged Rose, large truss 21 o 
130 Salmon Colour, fine truss per 100, 21.?.; per doz., 31. 6 d. 
per doz. 
... 3 0 
... 3 0 
... 3 6 
... 3 6 
HYACINTHS IN MIXTURE FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, BORDERS, ETC. 
For groups in flower borders and for filling beds, these mixed hyacinths are very effective. 
131 “BARR'S BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS.” This beautiful mixture of Hyacinths 
was specially arranged for by 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, mauve, white, rose, blush, yellow, &c., producing a line effect in flower beds and 
borders ist size bulbs, per too, 21/ ; per dozen 3 o 
132 “BARR'S BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS,” for mixed borders, shrubberies, 
and naturalization 2nd size bulbs, per 100, 12/6 ; per dozen 2 o 
POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 
These Miniature Hyacinths can be grown in small glasses, fancy pots, old china bowls, crystal dishes, 
jardinets, etc., alone or associated with Scilla sibirica, Crocus, Snowdrops, Early Tulips, Narcissus nanus, Iris 
reticulata, etc., planted in “ Barr & Son’s Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre" (25. per peck, 6s. 
per bushel), the surface covered with fresh green carpet-moss. 
In children s gardens and small flower beds, these Miniature Hyacinths, Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Spring 
Snowflakes, Narcissus nanus and Hoop Petticoat, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Anemone fulgens, Due Van Thol 
Tulips, Triteleias, Crocus, Iris reticulata, Snowdrops, and Chionodoxa Luciliae intermingled, make a fine 
display, throughout the Spring months. s. d. s. d. 
133 18 in 6 vars., pretty Pompon Hyacinths .. 5 6 I 135 Fine mixed varieties, 3s. per doz. ; per 100 21 o 
134 ia in 6 vars. ,, ,, ... 3 6 j 136 Choice „ „ 4s. „ ,, 30 o 
RED. BLUE. 
137 Achilles, soft rose-scarlet each o 4 I 139 Orpheus, glowing purple each o 4 
138 Juno, brilliant scarlet 04] 140 Queen of Lilacs, beautiful soft lilac-blue , , o 4 
WHITE AND YELLOW. 
141 Medusa, pure white each o 4 | 142 Apollo, pure yellow each o 4 
BULBS FOR EARLY FORCING. 
143 Dwarf White Sweet-Scented Early Roman Hyacinth now universally prized in bouquets, and may 
be had in flower during October, November, and December. Pot the bulbs 3 to 6 in a pot at intervals 
during August, September, and October, then place out of doors on a bed of ashes and cover with 6 
inches of cocoa fibre, there to remain till the bulbs are well rooted and have started at the top ; the pots 
should then be placed in a moderately warm and moist temperature, and forced gently, water being 
given freely, ist size, 155. per 100, as. 6d. per doz. ; 2nd size, 12 s. td. per ioo, 2 s. per doz. 
144 Paper White Early Narcissus, Sweet-Scented. A beautiful snow-white Narcissus, in flower with the 
Roman Hyacinth, and should be cultivated in the same way. tor. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 6 d. per doz. 
145 Double Roman Early Narcissus may be had in flower with the Paper White Narcissus. The individual 
blossoms are large, very double, and when used in small bouquets and for buttonholes, they are 
separately mounted. Cultivation same as the Roman Hyacinth nr. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 9 d. per doz. 
146 Blue Roman Early Hyacinth, /Itrwtrs from a fortnight to three week t later than the White Roman Hyacinth, 
and should be cultivated in the same way. iot. 6 d. per 100 ; if. 6 d. per dozen. 
147 Rosy White Early Roman Hyacinth, ) lowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman 
Hyacinth , and should be cultivated in the same way. ior. 6d. per roo, is. C d. per doz. 
148 Chionodoxa Lucilise (a High- Class Spring flowering Bulb), intense Nemophila-blue, with large clear white 
centre. Culture same as Roman Hyacinth. Home-grown roots, per 100, ist size, 121. 6 d. ; per doz., 2 s. 
149 Single Due Van Thol Tulips, scarlet-edged yellow, 301. per 1000 ; 3 s. 6 d. per ico ; 8d. per doz. 
150 ,, ,, ,, scarlet 4 s. 6 d. per 100 ; 9 d. per doz. 
151 ,, ,, ,, rose, ior. 6 d. per 100; is. 6 d. per doz. 
152 ,, ,, ,, yellow, ioj. 6d. per 100 ; is. 6 d. per doz. 
153 ,, ,, ,, white, 16s. per 100 ; 2 s. 6d. per doz. 
164 Scilla sihirica, (very large roots), intense rich hyacinth-blue, 5J. 6 d. per 100 ; is. per doz. 
165 Elwes’ Giant Single Snowdrop, home-grown, ioj. 6 d. per 100; is. 6d. per doz. 
156 Iris reticulata (violet. scented), intense vtolet-blue, blotched golden-yellow, 55/- p. 100; 7/6 p. doz. 
157 Iris Persica (violet- scented), pearl-blue, inlaid purple and gold, 4 s. 6d. per doz. 
& 3 T Barr’s Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre is recommended when Bulbs are grown in sitting 
rooms, 2J. per peck ; 6s. per bushel. [Barr and Son, 
Cultiva- 
tion same 
as White 
Roman 
Hya- 
cinth. 
