to SCILLAS, EARLY, MAY-FLOWERING, AND VARIOUS, PUSCHKINIA, MUSCARI. 
SCILLAS, Early-Flowering. 
The effect in early Spring can hardly be over-estimated of the intense rich hyacinth-blue of SclUa sibirica, 
and the beautiful ultramarine-blue of ScUla bifolia, contrasting with the snow-white of the Snowdrop, and the 
varied hues of the Crocus. As permanent edgings these two early-flowering Scillas are most valuable. Grown 
in pots or jardinets, alone, or with other bulbs, they form a pleasing variety amongst indoor plants. In flower 
beds and masses, the blossoms are so abundantly produced as to carpet the ground. Bifolia is the first in 
bloom, and is closely followed by Sibirica. All good bulbs for naturalization and permanent flower borders. 
654 Sibirica, spikes of intense rich blue flowers, dwarf per 1000, 2r/- ; per ioo, 2/6 ; per doz. 6 d. 
655 ,, ,, ,, ,, extra large bulbs, per icoo, 30/ ; per 100, 3/6 ; per doz. 8 d. 
656 ,, variety Taurica, a new species from the Taurus Mountains , flowering two weeks earlier 
than the Siberian species , No. 654 , flowers rich hyacinth-blue, and pleasing green foliage , 
per too, 1 or. 6 d. ; per doz. is. 6 d. 
657 Bifolia, of the Taurus Mountains, deep blue, very dwarf ; a charming early spring flower, invaluable 
for masses and edgings in borders and on rockwork ...per 1000, 30J. ; per 100, 4*. 6 d. ; per doz. 8 d. 
658 Btfolla alba, pure white, rare and beautiful per doz. 6 s. C id.; each 8 d. 
659 Taurica, fine spikes of rich large dark blue flowers per doz. io.f. 6 d. ; each, is, 
660 ,, alba, pure while, fine spike of bloom ,, 10s. Gd. ; ,, is. 
SCILLAS, May-Flowering (Wood Hyacinths). 
The Wood Hyacinth is the most decorative of May-dowering bulbs. Our native species, Scilla nutans, 
abounds in most parts of the country, and many suppose it to be the " Culver keys" referred to by Izaak 
Walton. The fine Spanish varieties (.S', campanulata) of the Wood Hyacinth which we offer, have erect flower 
spikes and are much larger and handsomer than our native plants, which have drooping flower spikes. All the 
Wood Hyacinths are very effective in flower and shrubbery borders, and most valuable for wild gardens, wood- 
land walks, and to naturalize. They also make charming pot-plants, and may be forced into bloom by March. 
The white varieties are greatly in demand to cut for table bouquets and vases. Mr. William Robinson, in 
his paper at the Conference on Hardy Flowers, refers to the Spanish Scillas (S. campanulata vars.) as “ giving new 
aspects of flower life." In addition to these we recommend Nos, 671 and 675 . p. ioo. p. doz. 
p. ico. p. doz. 
661 Campanulata grandiflora, bells very ». d. «. d. 
large, clear blue 10 6.. i 6 
•662 ,, aperta, blue , striped white, 
pretty and distinct io 6...I 6 
663 , , alba, beautiful pure white 
bells, fine 8 6...I 3 
664 ,, ,, compacta, pure white 
bells, compact truss, very fi ne 12 6 ... 2 o 
665 ,, rosea, fine rose 8 6...1 3 
671 Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalization in shrubberies, etc. per 1000, 30J. 
672 Fine „ ; , „ ,, f „ 21s. 
673 English Blue Bells ,, M 215. 
674 ,, Large Red Scillas ,, ,, ,, 6oj. 
675 ,, ,, White Scillas, large spikes of white bells, prized for cutting ,, 60*. 
H. cl. s. d 
666 Campanulata rosea grandiflora, fine 
large rose flowers 15 0...2 6 
667 Patula major, dark porcelain bells, 
very large and handsome 
668 Nutans carnea, bells beautiful flesh 
colour 
669 ,, lilacina, bells soft pale lilac ... 
67 0 ,, rosea ,fine rose-coloured bells... 
8 6. ..i 3 
12 6. ..2 o 
2 6 
8 6. ..i 3 
6...0 10 
6...0 8 
6.. .0 8 
6. . .1 o 
6...1 o 
SCILLAS, VARIOUS SPECIES. 
Peruviana and Ciliarls are the giant-flowering Scillas of Summer, and when established are grand border 
plants. Autumnalis Japonica lias beautiful rose-coloured flowers, and blooms from August. 
each — ». d. 
676 Autumnalis, purple-blue, p. 100, 15/; doz. 2/6 o 3 
677 ,, japonica, rose per doz. 2/6 o 3 
678 Ciliarls, large spreading heads of beautiful 
light blue flowers per doz. ys. 6 d. o 9 
each—*, d, 
679 Peruviana, large handsome heads of dark 
blue flowers ...per doz. 3 j. 6 d. o 4 
680 ,, alba, white ,, 5*. 6d. o 6 
681 Verna, lilac-blue ...p. 100, 10/6; ,, is. 6 d. o 3 
PUSCHKINIA. 
This beautiful variety of Puschkinia offered is a first-class dwarf hardy April-flowering bulb, and should be 
represented in the permanent flower borders of every garden ; it is charming on rockwork, and is also a 
very pretty in-door pot-plant (6 bulbs in a pot). A coloured plate of it appeared in The Carden, 1878 and 1881. 
«32 Puschkinia libanotica compacta, white, deeply shaded and striped blue, height 4 to 6 in. , d. 
per 100, 151. ; per doz. 2 s. 6d. ; each o 4 
MUSCARI. 
M. botryoides, the Grape Hyacinth, has a neat dwarf compact growth, with flower spikes of dark blue, clear 
pearl-blue, blush, or pure white. It is an admirable plant for edgings to permanent beds, and beautiful under 
glass, 6 bulbs in a pot. M. neglectum, the Starch Hyacinth, is in bloom with M. botryoides, but differs in 
having a larger flower spike and the foliage being recumbent. M. moschatum, the Musk- Hyacinth, and its 
varieties have delightfully fragrant flowers, and are recommended for pot-culture. M. plumosum monstrosum, 
the plume-like appearance of its handsome flowers has secured to it the name Feathered Hyacinth ; it is the 
last in this section to flower, and deserves a place in every flower border and rockery. ** The Muscari," says 
Mr. W illiam Robinson, in his paper at the Conference on Hardy Flowers, 11 1 made trial of and was delighted 
with the pretty clouds of blue in the grass." We may add, these bulbs require no special culture or soil, and 
may be naturalized anywhere, and are in flower for a long time. 
per doz. 
each 
d. 
683 Armentacum, ultra-marine blue, *. d. 
very beautiful , ht. 6 in., p. ioo, 15/ 2 6...0 3 
684 Atl&nticum, sky-blue, large and 
beautiful 4 6...0 6 
685 Azureum, beautiful sky-blue, earliest 
of all the Muscaris. Figured in 
The Garden, 1889 7 6...0 9 
686 Botryoides cceruleum (Grape Hya- 
cinth), dark blue, ht. 6 in., 
per iooo, 25 j. ; per 100, 3 s.6d. o 6 
per doz. 
8. d. 
each 
s. d. 
687 Botryoides album, beautiful pure 
white per ioo, 5/. 6d. 1 0...0 3 
688 „ candidum, white, tinged rose 5 6...0 6 
689 ,, leucophcQiis, beautiful pale 
porcelain-blue 7 6...0 9 
690 „ pallidum grandiflorum, beau- 
tiful pale azure-blue, very 
pretty 3 6...0 4 
[Barr and Son, 
