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BEDDING, POMPON, ROMAN HYACINTHS, ETC. 
The Order Sheet which accompanies the Catalogue will facilitate the making out of an 
order , it being simply requisite to fill in the quantities. The marginal numbers on 
Order Sheet correspond to the marginal numbers of the Catalogue , therefore making out 
the order gives very little trouble. 
N.B. — The Marginal Numbers in the Catalogue are changed annually. 
HYACINTHS, IN SIX DISTINCT COLOURS, SPECIALLY SELECTED 
FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, RIBBONS, OR GROUPS. 
When in Holland, Mr. Barr selected the 6 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. £ t. d. £ $. d. 
94 ioo in 6 distinct beautiful varieties i 5 o I 96 24 in 6 distinct beautiful varieties o 7 o 
95 50 in 6 ditto o 12 6 | 97 12 in 6 ditto o 3 9 
RED. 
per IOO. per doz. per 100. per doit. 
98 ^Rose-Carmine, fine truss 25 o... 3 6 | 99 *S carle t, fine truss 25 o ... 3 6 
BLUE. 
100 *Dark Purple-Blue, large truss 22 o ... 3 o | 101 *Rich Clear Blue, large truss ... 22 o ... 3 o 
WHITE. 
102 *Pure White, large truss 30 o ... 4 o | 103 *White, tinged Rose, large truss 28 o ... 4 o 
104 “BARR’S BEAUTIFUL DUTCH 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 1st size, per 100, 22/6 ; per dozen 3 6 
HYACINTHS IN MIXED SHADES FOR 0UT-D00R CULTURE. 
For groups in flower borders and for filling beds, these mixed hyacinths are very effective. 
per 100. 
per doz. 
per 100. 
per doz. 
105 
Red, Double, various shades .. 
. 20 O . 
.. 3 0 
J 108 Red, Single, 
various shades ... 20 0 ... 
3 
0 
106 
Blue, „ 
ditto 
. 20 O . 
.. 3 0 
109 Blue, „ 
| 110 White, „ 
ditto ... 20 0 ... 
3 
0 
107 
White. ,, 
" BARR’S 
ditto 
. 1 < O . 
.. 3 6 
ditto ... 25 0 ... 
3 
6 
111 
BEAUTIFUL DUTCH MIXTURE OF 
HYACINTHS,” for 
mixed borders, shrubberies, 
and naturalization 2nd size, per 100, 15/ ; per dozen 2 6 
POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 
These Miniature Hyacinths produce neat spikes of bloom, and can be grown in small glasses, fancy 
pots, old china bowls, costal dishes, jardinets, and other elegant contrivances, and may be associated with 
the bright blue Scilla sibirica, Crocus, Snowdrop, Early Tulips, Narcissus nanus, the beautiful sweet scented 
Iris reticulata, and the violet-scented Persian Iris. When cultivated in china bowls, etc., “ Barr & Son's Pre- 
pared Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre Mixture " should be used (2 s. per peck, 6 s. per bushel), the surface may then 
be covered with fresh green carpet moss. 
In children's gardens and small flower beds, the Miniature Hyacinth, Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Spring 
Snowflakes, Dwarf Narcissus nanus and Hoop Petticoat, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Anemone fulgens, Due 
Van Thol Tulips, Triteleias, Crocus, Iris reticulata, Grape Hyacinths, Hepaticas, Iris persica, Jonquils, 
Sisyrinchium grandiflorum, Snowdrops, Chionodoxa Lucilioe ( The Glory of the Snow), and the Double Saxifraga 
granulata, all intermingled, make an exceedingly fine display, and give a succession of flowers throughout the 
Spring months. d. ». d. 
112 6 each of 6 
113 3 
114 2 
pretty Pompon Hyacinths 
10 6 115 r each of 6 pretty Pompon Hyacinths 2 o 
S 6 116 Fine mixed varieties, 3*. per doz. ; per 100 21 o 
3 6 117 Choice ,, „ 4s. ,, „ 30 .0 
RED. 
each — a. d. each — 8 . d. 
118 Achilles, soft rose-scarlet o 4 I 119 Juno, brilliant scarlet o 4 
BLUE. 
120 Orpheus, glowing purple o 4 | 121 Queen of Lilacs, beautiful soft lilac-blue... o 4 
WHITE AND YELLOW. 
122 Medusa .pure white o 4 | 123 Apollo, pure yellow o 4 
DWARF WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH FOR EARLY FORCING {Selected Bulbs). 
124 The Dwarf pure white Sweet-Scented Roman Hyacinth is now universally prized in bouquets. It flowers 
during October, November, and December. The bulbs are potted in succession, say 3 to 6 in a pot, 
during August, September, and October ; when well rooted, they should be placed in a moderately 
moist warm temperature, and forced gently, water being given freely. 
1st size, i8j. 6 d. per 100, 2 s. 6d. per doz., 3 d. each ; 2nd size, 15*. per 100, 2 s. per doz., 3 d. each. 
PAPER WHITE AND DOUBLE ROMAN NARCISSUS, BLUE AND ROSY WHITE 
ROMAN HYACINTH. 
125 Paper White Narcissus, Sweet-Scented, for Early Forcing. This beautiful pure white Narcissus is in 
flower with the Roman Hyacinth when cultivated in the same way. 12 s. 6d. per 100 ; is. per doz. 
126 Double Roman Narcissus, for Early Forcing. This Narcissus comes into flower with the Paper White, 
and as the individual blossoms are large, they are separately mounted, and used in small bouquets and 
button holes. 12*. 6 d. per 100 ; is. per doz. 
127 The Blue Roman Hyacinth J, lowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the white Roman Hyacinth. 
11s. 6d. per 100; is. per dozen ; 3 d. each. 
128 The Rosy White Roman Hyacinth flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman 
Hyacinth, 11s. 6 d. per 100, is. per doz. 
129 Chionodoxa Lucillae (a High-Class Spring-flowering Bulb), intense Nemophila-blue, with large clear white 
centre. Collected roots, per 100, 1st size, 11s. 6 d. ; 2nd size, 10 s. 6d. ; 3rd size, js. 6 d. ; 
per doz., is. 6d ., is. 6d., 8c is. 
130 Chionodoxa Lucillse, home-grown cultivated roots, per 100, 1st size, 21/; 2nd size, 15/ ; per doz., 3/6 & 2/6 
[ Barr arid Son , 
