A FEW RARE AND BEAUTIFUL CAPE SPECIES OF GLADIOLI. 
See also page 23, for Early and Late-flowering Gladioli. Continued from page 33. 
The species of Gladiolus offere i below we feel sure will be acceptable to the lovers of bulbous plants. 
They (witlf the exception of Eurpureo-auratus. Sulphurous, Tristii, and Xanthospilus. which are hardy) should 
be crown under a south wail, or during winter protected with a frame or handlight, or grown as pot-plant 
v* 1 each a 
under glass. . 
1 C 60 Alatus a pretty winged-flowered dwarf species, bright salmon-scarlet, lower petals bright yellow, very 
beautiful, June-flowering , J ft doz * 10s ' \ * 
1561 Coucolor .flowers carmine, with grey ** * 6 ,* 
1562 Galeatus, /lowers orange and yellow, very dwarf , Z _ 
1563 Gracilis, a very pretty April-flowering species, flowers blue and white, i it. to 3 It. 10s. 01. 1 o 
1564 Grand is, curious reddish brown colour, 2 It '?{ J 
1565 Hlrsutus , flowers rosy white >• 
1565 Mlllerl, large creamy-whi'e fragrant flowers, early icw. 07. 1 u 
1567 Praeco ~x., fate rose, October -flowering ‘"‘V V *"* 
1568 Purpureo auratus, a striking species, with long spikes of flowers , pale yellow , with conspiciui 
purple blotch. August-Jl'/wering, 3 ft per doz. 6s 6d. o 8 
1569 Elngens, bright orange and yellow flowers I0J * ‘r,* 
1570 Roseus , pretty bright' rose flowers ioj. o . i o 
157 L Sulphureus, flowers canary-yellow, spring-flowering, ft 
1572 Tenellus, a dwarf species, with curious reddish bro wn and yellow flowers, very fragrant, June- 
flowering, j ft. rJF.2?* W 1 0 
1673 Tristis Graceful drooping spikes of large greenish-white flowers, which hive a delightful perfume, 
at evening. per do*. i«. « o 
1574 WatSOllianua, flowers bright scarlet, produced in March iay * 1 ° 
1676 Xanthospilus, rose, very fine a los • 1 ° 
BARR’S “PURE” GRASS SEEDS. 
For producing Beautiful Lawns, on Tennis and Cricket Grounds, in 
Public Parks, Pleasure Grounds, etc. 
*■ SOW IN SEPTEMBER. 
The following Grass Seeds are all thoroughly cleaned, and cannot fail to give the greatest satisfaction. 
There is no Clover nor coarse grasses in the mixtures, and they are sold by weight only. 
To ensure a fine lawn, free from weeds and coarse grasses, it is most important that the soil to be sown 
Should be quite clean, that is free from the seeds of objectionable plants, the grass seeds used should consist 
solely of the fine-leaved dwarf-growing grasses. 
In sowing grass seeds always take advantage of rainy or damp weather, and after sowing, give a slight 
covering of clean finely-riddled soil ; this, followed by rolling, will ensure a successful vegetation. 
Sow from beginning of April to the end of September, when the weather is suitable. 
No. 1, Thames Embankment Lawn Grasses. This special mixture has been very successful on the 
Thames Embankment, and the various public and private parks and squares around London. It is 
well adapted for renovating or forming new pleasure grounds, Ornamental Parks. People’s Parks, 
etc., in large towns, and for enclosures, such as Squares, in and about London, and other populous 
cities. Sow 60 pounds per acre if the ground is required to be covered quickly ; and for renovating, 
20 to 30 pounds per acre. Per lb., 1/3 ; per 10 lbs., 12/0 ; per 20 lbs., 22/6 ; per 56 lbs. and upwards, 
at the rate of 1/1 per lb. 
No. 2. Fine Lawn Grass Mixture for Improving Old Lawns or Laying Down New Ones, 
Croquet Grounds, and Bowling Greens. In this mixture there is a larger quantity of 
small grasses than in No. 1, 70 lbs. is, therefore, required per acre if the ground is to be covered 
quickly ; and for renovating, 20 to 35 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 1/4 ; per 10 lbs., 12/9 ; per 20 lbs., 24/6; 
per 56 lbs. and upwards, 1/2 per lb. 
No. 3. Extra Fine Lawu Grass Mixture for Improving Old Lawns, or Laying Down 
New Ones, Croquet Grounds, and Bowling Greens. This is a specially fine mixture of 
dwarf growing grasses only, which make a finer, closer, and smoother turf, and does not require to 
be so often mowed as Nos. 1 and 2 ; it is specially adapted for select lawns. 1/8 per lb.; per 10 lbs., 
15/3 ; per 20 lbs., 30/ ; per 56 lbs. and upwards, 1/5 per lb. Sow 70 lbs. per acre if the ground is 
required to be covered quickly. 
No. 4. Hunter’s New Mixture of Dwarf Growing Grasses. Specially recommended, when an 
extra fine, smooth lawn is required ; the grasses are of the finest leaved kinds, and dwarfest growers, 
so that in using this seed a great saving is effected in mowing, besides having a perfect lawn. Per 
lb., 2/ ; per 10 lbs., 19/ ; per 20 lbs., 37/ ; per 56 lbs. and upwards, 1/9 per lb. Sow 80 lbs. per acre 
if the ground is required to be covered quickly. 
Dutch Clover Fiuest White. A ’0 Clover is included in above mixtures of Grasses, as we consider a lawn 
should consist of grass alone. If Clover is desired, however, it may be added to the Grass Seeds, at 
the rate of 3 to 5 lbs. per acre ; but it is preferable to sow the Clover separately from the Grass Seed. 
Per lb. 1/6. 
HOW TO DESTROY WEEDS OX LAWXS. 
WATSON’S WEED-DESTROYING LAWN-SAND will kill daisies, dandelions, plantains, etc., on Lawns, 
Croquet Grounds, etc. The Weed-destroying Lawn-Sand is also a good fertilizer, quickly imparting to 
the Grass a rich emerald-green colour. It is highly spoken of by those who have used it, and the best 
testimony We can offer of its appreciation, is the increasing annual demand. Fuller particulars regarding 
the value of the Weed-destroying Lawn-Sand, are given in Circular, with testimonials. Price in London 
for sample canisters, 2/6 and 5/6 ; per \ cwt. 9/6 ; j cwt. 18/ ; 1 cwt. 3 4/. 
