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BEDDING, POMPON, ROMAN HYACINTHS, ETC. 
lUr The Order Sheet which accosnpanies the Catalogue will facilitate the making out of a 
general order , as the marginal numbers on the Order Sheet correspond to the marginal 
numbers of the Catalogue, therefore it is simply necessary to fill in the quantities. 
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. £ $. d. Ji •. d. 
105 ioo m 6 distinct beautiful varieties i i o I 107 30 in 6 distinct beautiful varieties o 7 6 
106 50 in 6 ditto on o | 108 18 in 6 ditto 049 
RED. per 100. per do*. BLUE. per 100. per doz. 
109 *Rose-Carmine,yf«* truss 21 o ... 3 o I 111 *Dark Purple-Blue, large truss 21 o ... 30 
110 ^Scarlet, fine truss 21 o ... 3 o | 112 #Rich Clear Blue, large truss ... 21 o ... 3 o 
WHITE. 
113 *Pure White, large truss 25 o ... 3 6 | 114 *White, tinged Rose, large truss 25 o ... 3 6 
115 “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 1st size, per 100, 21/ ; per dozen 3 o 
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. 
116 Red, Double, various shades ... 15 o ... 2 6 | 119 Red, Single, various shades ... 15 o ... 2 6 
117 Blue, „ ditto ... 25 o ... 2 61 120 Blue, ,, ditto ... 15 o ... 2 6 
118 White. ,, ditto ... 18 o ... 2 9 | 121 White, ,, ditto ... 23 o ... 3 6 
122 “BARR’S BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS,” for mixed borders, shrubberies, 
and naturalization 2nd size, 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 withScilla sibirica, Crocus, Snowdrops, Early Tulips, Narcissus nanus, Iris 
reticulata, etc., planted in "Barr & Son’s Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre " (2s. per peck, 6 j. 
per bushel), the surface covered with fresh green carpet moss. 
In children s gardens and small flower beds, these Miniature Hyacinth, 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. ». d. s. i. 
123 18 in 6 vars., pretty Pompon Hyacinths ,. 5 6 | 12S Fine mixed varieties, 31. per doz. ; per 100 21 o 
124 12 in 6 vars. „ „ ... 36] 126 Choice „ „ is. „ „ 30 o 
RED. blue. 
127 Achilles, soft rose-scarlet each o 4 I 129 Orpheus, glowing purple each o 4 
128 Juno, brilliant scarlet ,, o 4 | 130 Queen of Lilacs,' beautiful soft lilac-blue ,, o 4 
WHITE AND YELLOW. 
131 Medusa, pure while each o 4 | 132 Apollo, pure yellow each o 4 
BULBS FOR EARLY FORCING. 
133 Dwarf Whit© Sweet-Scented Early Roman Hyacinth now universally prized in bouquets, and may 
be had in flower during October, November, and December. The bulbs being potted 3 to 6 in a pot 
at intervals during August, September, and October ; when the bulbs are well rooted, the pots should 
be placed in a moderately warm and moist temperature, and forced gently, water being given freely. 
1st size, 15X. per ioo, 2 s. 6d. per doz. ; 2nd size, 12 s. 6d. per 100, 2 s. per doz. 
134 Paper White Early Narcissus, Sweet-Scented. A beautiful snow-white Narcissus, in flower with the 
Roman Hyacinth if cultivated in the same way. 12X. 6d. per 100 ; 2 s. per doz. 
135 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, they are 
separately mounted, nr. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 9 d. per doz. 
136 Blue Roman Early Hyacinth, flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman Hyacinth. 
nr. 6 d. per ioo; it. 9 d. per dozen. 
137 Rosy White Early Roman Hyacinth, flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the White Roman 
Hyacinth , iix. 6 d. per 100, ix. 9 d. per doz. 
138 Chionodoxa Lucilise [a High-Class Springflowering Bulb), intense Nemophila-blue, with large clear white 
centre. Home grown roots, per 100, 1st size, 12X. 6 d. ; 2nd size, iox. 6 d. ; 3rd size, 7s. 6 d. ; 
per doz., 2X. 6d.. is. 6d., Sc is . 
139 Single Due Van Thol Tulips, scarlet-edged yellow, 5 x. 6d. per 100 ; lod. per doz. 
140 ,, ,, ,, scarlet, 5X. 6d. per 100; 10 d. per doz. 
141 ,, ,, ,, rose, 12X. 6 d. per 100; 2x. per doz. 
142 ,, ,, ,, yellow, 12X. 6d per 100 ; 2s. per doz. 
143 ,, ,, ,, white, 21s. per 100 ; 3X. per doz. 
144 Scilla sibirica. (very large roots), intense rich hyacinth-blue, 6x. 6d. per 100 ; is. per doz. 
145 Elwes’ Giant Single Snowdrops, home-grown, 1st size, iox. 6 d. per 100 ; ix. 6 d. per doz. 
140 ,, jj »* »» 2nd size, 7X. 6d. per 100 ; ix. 3d. per doz. 
147 Iris reticulata ( violet.scented ), intense violet-blue, with golden-yellow blotches, 7s. 6d. per doz. 
148 Iris Persica (violet- seen ted), pearl-blue, inlaid purple and gold, 5X. 6 d. per doz. 
B 23 ‘ Barr's Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre is recommended when Bulbs are grown in sitting 
rooms, 2S. per peck ; 6s. per bushel. [5arr and Son, 
