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BARR & SUGDEN’S COMPENDIUM 
SNOWDROP. 
The effect of the Snowdrop is very greatly enhanced by planting thickly either in lines three to six 
bulbs deep, or in large masses, in situations where they can remain undisturbed for years ; the best 
positions being close to the edges of beds, flower and shrubbery borders, and on grass lawns. In the 
latter place they can be planted by simply making holes in the turf five inches deep with a dibber, 
dropping in two inches of fresh soil, then three bulbs, and filling up with soil, keeping the holes about 
three inches apart. They may also be planted in lines, figures, or any other way which fancy may 
dictate ; but to be at all effective for the first few years after planting, the bulbs must be put in thickly, 
and to this the price can be no impediment. 
603 Double-flowering .... 
604 Single- flowering .... 
605 Double-flowering, extra large roots 
606 Single-flowering 
per 1000 
per 100 
per doz. 
8. d. 
607 Crimean Snowdrop, each, Is. 
WINTER ACONITE. 
A charming little plant with golden blossoms, which expand simultaneously with the Snowdrop. 
608 Winter Aconite, golden yellow, 6 d. per dozen, 3s. 6d. per 100, 30s. per 1000. 
IRIS. 
The flowers of these are exceedingly beautiful, and their colours rich and varied. When planted in 
masses in the flower and shrubbery borders, or amongst beds of American plants, <fec., they are extremely 
effective. When planting, surround the bulbs with sand, and avoid wet situations. 
Time of Planting and Purchasing, the same as that recommended for the Hyacinth. 
PAXTONIAN CHEAP ENGLISH IRIS, FOR BEDDING, MASSING, OR CLUMPING. 
These have been selected for producing en masse a striking combination of rich and effective colours. 
609 6 each of 10 magnificent varieties . 10 
610 3 each of 10 magnificent varieties . . 6 
Per doz.— *. 
613 Alice Maud, rich mauve 2 
614 Arms of Rotterdam, pearl, spotted 
crimson 2 
615 Garibaldi, violet and purple 2 
616 J ulia, clear porcelain , spotted dark blue 2 
617 Lord Palmerston, fine dark blue .... 2 
d. Per doz.—*. d. 
6 611 Fine mixed . . per 100, 6/6 . .10 
6 612 Choice mixed . . „ 10/6 . .16 
Per doz.—*. 
618 Miss Bateman, lilac, variegated crimson 2 
619 „ Patti, blue , mottled white 2 
620 Negro Boy, dark purple 2 
621 Perfection of Covent Garden, white, 
spotted red 2 
622 Russell’s Beauty, white, spotted lilac 2 
NEW ENGLISH IRIS. 
Those embraced in the collections offered under this head include the newest and most beautiful 
varieties of this splendid section. The names and descriptions will be found in former editions of this 
catalogue. 
623 100 in 50 splendid varieties . 
624 50 in 50 ditto 
625 25 in 25 splendid varieties 
626 12 in 12 ditto 
d. 
0 
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SPANISH IRIS. 
The flowers of this section, though smaller than the English varieties, are not the less interesting and 
pretty, and as they are in bloom about a fortnight earlier, and possess a perfectly distinct character, they 
constitute a valuable link in the succession between spring and summer flowers. 
B3T The varieties which constitute the following collections are the newest and best in cultivation. 
The names and descriptions, will be found in former editions of this catalogue. 
627 100 in 50 choice varieties 
628 50 in 50 „ 
629 25 in 25 
630 12 in 12 choice varieties . . .2 
631 Fine mixed, 3*. 6c?. per 100 ; 6c7. per doz. 
632 Choice „ 7s. 6 d. „ Is. „ 
IRIS GERMANICA (Herbaceous Evergreen Perennials). 
These have large handsome flowers, beautifully striped with, dark violet-purple, or bronze upon a 
lighter ground. They are valuable plants for shrubbery borders, where they may remain undisturbed 
for years ; and they succeed well in town gardens. The roots ready to send out in November. 
s. d. 
633 
634 
50 in 50 most superb varieties 
25 in 25 „ „ 
14 
12 in 12 most superb varieties 
per doz. 
s. d. 
4 G 
2 G 
635 
636 Mixed varieties 
VARIOUS IRIS. 
The following species are so remarkably beautiful, that we specially recommend them. Pavonia 
and Persica are valuable for pot culture : plant three roots in a five-inch pot, and place them in a cold 
frame. Pumila, Susiana, and Reticulata will be ready to send out in November. 
Per doz.—*. d. 
637 Pavonia Major, nure white , each petal blotched with bright blue, beautiful 2 6 
638 Persica, white , blue , purple , and yellow , a fine pot plant for early forcing, fragrant as a 
violet; in bloom out of doors in April 2 6 
