BEDDING, POMPON, ROMAN HYACINTHS, ETC. 
OSS' No Order Sheet is enclosed , as many prefer tnarking and returning the Catalogue (see 
outside of Cover ) ; others prefer sending a written Order. Those who desire an 
Order Sheet will be supplied with the same immediately on application. 
N. B — The Order Sheet has the Marginal Numbers as In Catalogue, and these are annually changed. 
BABE’S BEDDING- HYACINTHS, in Distinct Colours, 
SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, RIBBONS, OR GROUPS. 
When in Holland last spring, Mr. 1 \ R. Barr selected these varieties of Hyacinths, as being of distinct and bright 
colours, and having a tine habit, and large flower spikes. They will also be found valuable for filling rustic 
baskets, flower boxes, vases, etc. 
104 ISO In 12 beautiful distinct colours .. 
105 75 In 12 ,, ,, „ 
per too. 
s. d. 
108 Pale Rose r6 o . 
109 Deep Rose 17 6 . 
110 Bright Crimson 15 o . 
111 Crimson-Scarlet 15 o . 
112 Rich Clear Blue 15 o . 
113 Fine Light Azure- Blue 17 6 . 
114 Deep Porcelain 15 o . 
d. 
6 o 
14 o 
per dot. 
s. d. 
2 6 
2 6 
2 3 
2 3 
2 3 
2 6 
2 3 
106 50 In 12 beautiful distinct colours ... 
107 25 In 12 ,, ,, 
per 100. 
». d. 
116 Dark Blue 15 o 
116 Purple-Black 16 o 
117 Claret-Purple 21 o 
118 Pure White, beautiful 24 o 
119 White, tinged Rose 21 o 
120 Bright Yellow 24 o 
121 Salmon Colour 24 o 
£ 8 . d. 
090 
d 5 o 
per doz. 
8. d. 
2 3 
2 6 
3 0 
3 6 
3 ° 
3 6 
3 6 
BARE’S BEDDING HYACINTHS, in Special Mixture, 
FOR 0UT-D00R CULTURE IN BEDS, BORDERS, ETC. 
122 ‘'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 fine effect in flower beds and 
borders ist size bulbs, per ioo, 17/6 ; per dozen 3 o 
123 "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 dr* Son's Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre ” (2s. per peek, 6s. 
per bushel ), the surface being 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. 
124 18 In 6 vars. pretty Pompon Hyacinths 
125 12 in 6 vars. ,, 
RED. 
128 AchllleB, soft rose-scarlet each 
129 Juno, brilliant scarlet ,, 
d. 
6 
6 
4 
4 
126 Fine mixed varieties, 3*. per doz.; per 100 21 
127 Choice „ „ 4s. ,, ,, 30 
BLUE. 
130 Orpheus, glowing purple each o 
131 Queen of Lilacs, beautiful soft lilac-blue , , o 
WHITE AND YELLOW. 
132 Medusa, pure white each o 4 | 133 Apoll 0, pure yelloiu each o 4 
BULBS FOR EARLY-FORCING. 
134 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 bulbs, 21 s. per 100, 3 s. per doz. ; 2nd size bulbs, 15*. per 100, 2 s. 6d. per doz. 
135 Rosy White Early Roman Hyacinth, flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman 
Hyacinth , and should be cultivated in the same way. 12 s. 6d. per 100, 2 s. per doz. 
136 Blue Roman Early Hyacinth, flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman Hyacinth, 
and should be cultivated in the same way. i2f. 6 d. per 100; 2s. per dozen. 
137 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. 105. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 6 d. per doz. 
138 Paper White Early New Large-Flowered Narcissus, per 100, 15*.; per doz., 2s. 6d. 
139 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, are 
separately mounted. Cultivation same as for the Roman Hyacinth, io*. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 6 d. per doz. 
140 Chionodoxa Luciliae, the most beautiful of all blue Spring- flowers, intense Nemophila-blue, with large clear 
white centre. Culture same as for Roman Hyacinth Home-grown bulbs, p. 100, ist size, 7/6 ; p. doz., 1/3. 
141 Single Due Van Thol Tulips, scarlet, edged yellow, 5 s. 6 d. per jco; sod. per doz. 
142 ,, ,, ,, scarlet 51. 6 d. per 100 ; 10 d. per doz. 
143 „ ,, ,, rose, 10 s. 6 d. per 100; is. 6 d. per doz. 
144 ,, ,, ,, yellow, 10^. 6d. per 100 ; is. 6d. per doz. 
145 ,, ,, ,, white, 16 s. per 100 ; 2 s. 6d. per doz. 
146 ,, ,, ,, violet, purple-cerise, margined white, 12s. 6d. per 100 ; 2s. per doz. 
147 Scilla sibirica, intense rich hyacinth-blue, very large bulbs, 3*. 6 d. per 100 ; 8 d. per doz. 
148 Elwes’ Giant Single Snowdrop, home-grown bulbs, 12 s. 6 d. per 100 ; 2 s. per doz. 
149 Iris reticulata {violet. scented), intense violet-blue, blotched golden-yellow, ys. 6 d. per doz. 
150 Iris Persica {violet-scented), white, inlaid with blue, purple, and gold, 4 s. 6 d. per doz. 
t&T Barr* s Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre is recommended when Bulbs are grown in sitting 
rooms, 2 s. per peck ; 6j. per bushel. See directions for use, page 32. j- jg arr an g s on 
Cultiva- 
tion same 
as frthc 
White 
Roman 
Hya- 
cinth. 
