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GENERAL INDEX, pages 37 to 47. 
GENERAL INDEX, pages 37 to 47. 
A FEW SPECIALITIES. 
21 Barr's beautiful Dutch Mixture of Hyacinths, First Quality. This splendid mixture of Hyacinths s. 
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, 
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Barr’s beautiful Dutch Mixture of Hyacinths, Second Quality. The assortment of colours is the 
same as in first quality, but the roots are smaller ; we recommend these for mixed borders shrub- 
beries, and to naturalize in wild gardens per ioo, isr. ; per doz. 2 6 
23 New Daffodils, named by the Daffodil Conference Committee, valuable for out-door and indoor 
cultivation, see pages 9 to 14. 
Hyacinthus candicans {the Great Snow-white Summer-flowering Hyacinth.'). This is perhaps the 
most ornamental of summer-flowering hardy bulbs ; it attains a height of 3 to 6 feet, surmounted 
with 20 to 50 graceful pendant bell-shaped flowers, and is equally decorative for the flower border 
and conservatory. Figured in The Garden , i88r. Flowering bulbs, per doz., 3 16 & 4/6 ; each, id. & 
Colchicum speclosum rubrum. The largest, richest coloured, and most beautiful of this family 
flowering in profusion during the latter part of September and early in October; valuable for clumps 
and masses in borders or on rockwork. Figured in The Garden, 1877 per doz 21s ■ each 2 
Colchicum autumnale, double, pure white, very rare, and exceedingly handsome each 2 
Spiraea japonlca fol. aureo-reticulatis {the variegated-leaved Spires a ) . Pure white feathery flowers, 
surmounted on red-tinted glossy stems, surrounded by an ampie foliage of dark green leaflets, which 
are conspicuously traced throughout with golden-yellow veins ; a handsome plant for the conserva- 
tory and sitting-room ; culture same as Lily of the Valley, page 19. This plant is perfectly hardy, 
and in autumn, out of doors, the variegation of the leaves is most beautiful ; strong plants, per doz. ro 
Chlonodoxa Luclllse ( the Glory of the Snow). Mr. Maw, in describing the circumstances under which 
he found the Chionodoxa Lucilite, says, "At the lower level it was out of flower, but near the 
summit of the mountain a mass was met with in full splendour, forming one of the most sumptuous 
displays of floral beauty I ever beheld ; a mass of blue and white resembling Nemophila insignis in 
colour, but more intense and brilliant." The Chionodoxa Luciliac was beautifully figured in The 
Garden , July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society awarded 
to our specimen a First Class Certificate. Collected roots, per 100, istsize, 12s. 6 d ; 2nd size, tor. 6d.- 
3rd size, 7s. 6d. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d., is. 6d., & u. .. extra sized roots for pot culture, per doz. 
Chionodoxa Luclllse {the Glory of the Snow) home-grown cultivated roots, per 100, 1st size, 2ir. ; 
_ . , . . ... 2nd size, 151. ; per doz., 31. 6 d. & 
Fuschhlnla llbanotlca compacta, white, shaded blue, J ft. ; a first-class spring-flowering bulb, taking 
rank with the Chionodoxa doz. 
Leucojum vernum, white, ij ft., Collected roots per 100, js. 6d. ; per doz. 
• • ,, white, jf ft., English roots ,, 12T. 6d. ; 
Leucojum vernum {Spring Snowflake) is one of the earliest of beautiful Spring flowers ; the 
blossoms, which resemble the Snowdrop, are snow-white, tipped green, and exceptionably hand- 
some in outline, it is much prized for bouquets. 
Scilla slblrlca. In early Spring the effect of the intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica is charming in 
beds, masses, or edgings ; when grown 3 to 6 roots in a pot it is a most desirable plant associated 
with early forced bulbs per 100, 5 r. 6 d. ; larger bulbs 
Scilla bifolia, fine ultramarine-blue. A most valuable plant out of doors, and charming for pot culture. 
per 100, 10 s. 6 d. ; per doz. 
Iris reticulata, Sweet-Scented, for Early Forcing, 3 to 6 bulbs in a pot. If potted early, the brilliant 
deep violet, golden-blotched flowers of this beautiful Iris may be had under glass in January, and 
by successional pottings a continuous supply can be maintained till March per doz., 51. 6 d & 
36 Iris persica, Sweet-Scented, for Early Forcing, 3 in a pot. The beautiful pearly blue flowers, inlaid 
with purple and gold, of this charming Iris, may be had under glass in January and February, p. doz. 
37 Anemone fulgens. I his is the most brilliant and graceful of all Winter and Spring-flowering 
anemones. The rich dazzling scarlet flowers, combined with a light elegant growth, render it the 
most attractive scarlet flower of Spring. It is valuable for table bouquets or vases, the cut flowers 
lasting a long time in water. If the roots are planted early, and the weather is favourable, flowers 
may be gathered from Christmas ; and, by successional plantings, say from August to April, a 
continuous display of flowers can be maintained till July. Collected roots per 100, ior. 6d . ; per doz. 1 6 
38 Anemone fulgens, cultivated roots ,. per 100, 151. ; per doz. 2 6 
39 Anemone coronarla, Victoria Giant, a new race of single Poppy Anemones, remarkable for vigorous 
growth, and unusually large saucer-shaped flowers, with great variety in shade and colour, also 
great profusion of bloom per 100, 5 s. 6d . ; per doz. 1 o 
Helleborus niger [the Christmas Rose), clumps to flower under glass each, ir. 6d., 2 s. 6 d., & 3 6 
perdoz., 151., 211., I30 o 
Helleborus orientalis punctatus (the Purple-Flowered Spotted Eastern Lenten Rose). A beautiful 
variety of the Caucasian Helleborus, which we confidently recommend for pot culture, flower 
borders, and to naturalize in wild gardens, orchards, or woods per doz. 7 s. 6d., ror. 6 d. & 15 a 
Lachenalias. Nelson's new varieties, see p. 42. 
Lapageria alba, a magnificent climber, producing in profusion bunches of snow-white flowers of 
great substance many months in succession each, 7 s. 6d., 10 s. 6 d., 151., 211., 42 s. & 63 o 
Heuchera Richardsoni, during the Spring and early ‘Summer months no foliage plant in or out of 
doors will compare with this, either for effect in the flower borders or the gathered leaves for table 
decoration. The leaves resemble a Zonale Geranium, but with a silky texture, and having a rich 
brown satin-like lustre. (Extra sized plants, per doz., 151.; each, is. 6 d.) per doz., 10s. 6 d. ; each 1 o 
Barr's No. 1 New Golden Yellow Crocus, roots of unusual size .....per 100, 51. 6 d.\ per doz. o 9 
BARR & SON’S PREPARED CHARCOAL AND COCOA FIRRE, adapted for growing Ferns in Plant Cases, and 
Bulbs iu Jacdinets, Glasses, &c. When the Prepared Cocoa Nut Fibre and Charcoal is used for glasses, 
before putting in the Bulbs the glasses should be filled with the preparation, and water given till it can 
absorb no more. On this, place the Bulb, and fasten it down with brown paper as you would a jam pot, 
leaving an opening for th« shoot. When the Bulb has sufficiently rooted into the preparation, untie the paper, 
and after this keep the material in the glass always wet. No. 1 quality, 6/- per bushel; 2/- per peck. No. 2 
quality, 4/6 per bushel ; 1/6 per peck. 
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