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, each— s. cl. 
*AIstromeria, in fine mixture per doz. 2 s. 6d. 
These beautiful Peruvian Lilies are perfectly hardy i except Pelegrina), very easy to cultivate , and 
mod valuable to cut for vases. Plant at y depth of 6 inches, and by preference close to a wall, 
and protect, the first winter, with leaves or litter. 
Amorpho phallus Rlvieri (Umbrella Arum ), a very handsome phut, with large palmate leaves , 2 to 
3 tt. in diameter, on a white spotted stem ; plant out of doors in April or pot up earlier, strong bulbs 2 6 
*Anornatheca omenta, a charming dwarf pot-plant, with small bright scarlet, crimson-blotched 
flowers; elegant for edgings out of doors, % ft.; plant in Spring per ioo, 10s. 6d . ; per doz. ix. 6 d. o 3 
*Aplos tuberosa, a rapid growing elegant hardy deciduous c imber, f>r arbours, trellises, &c. p.doz. 5/6 o 6 
Arum cornutum, red flowers, spotted black, stem curiously marbled, handsome foliage. . . per doz. 2/6 o 3 
,, crinitum, / leavers reddish brown, and of immense size , stem marbled 1 o 
,, dracunculus, large purple- red and black-blue flower, marbled stem, very handsome, per doz. 5/6 o 6 
,, italicum, flowers greenish white, followed by spikes of scarlet berries , leaves spotted, 
per doz. 3 s. 6d. o 4 
,, palsestinum (syn. sanctum). The Black Calla , flowers velvety black inside, olive-coloured. 
outside , sweet-scented , handsome ornamental foliage, spring-flowering 3 6 
,, syriacum (Biarum), inside black, outside olive striped 2 6 
Distinct, and more or less handsome plants. Dracuuculus and Italicum are quite hardy ; 
the other species require winter protection with ashes, leaves , litter, or cocoa fibre, and should be 
grown by preference on a sunny border, in light loamy soil. 
"Begonias, large-flowered varieties in colours for Bedding, crimson, scarlet , rose, white, orange, 
and yellow ; each colour separate per doz. 9X. ; per 100. 63X. 
,, choice mixed large-flowered varieties for bedding, p. 100, 35 x. & 50 s . ; p.doz. 5 s. 6 d. & ys. 6d. 
,, beautiful named varieties, for pol-cuiture per. doz. 15.x., 2ix., 30X., & 425. 
* • » double, handsome named varieties per doz. 2ix., 365., 425., 63X., & 84s. 
* .. .. mixed varieties per doz. 12X. 
♦Bessera elegans, a beautiful Mexican bulbous plant with graceful umbels of drooping bell-shaped, 
bright scarlet flowers ; charming for pots, or on rockwork, planted out in Spring, 1 ft., pot early, 
. per doz. 7/6 o 9 
Bloorneria aurea, beautiful umbels of golden-yellow flowers striped brown, hardy, 1 ft. per doz. 4/6 o 6 
Bobartia aurantiaca A beautiful suvimer-flovjtring bulb. See Homeria. 
*Bomarea Caldasiana, orange-scar let, spotted crimson, figured in “ The Garden,” Aug. 6th, 1881 18 o 
* 11 Carderi, a magnificent species, with large cluster s of lilac and rosy white flowers 18 o 
,, OCUlata, a climbing species, purple-spotted, red flowers in clusters, half-hardy p. doz. 4J. 6d. o 6 
The Bomareas are magnificent greenhouse plants , and do best in a compost of equal parts rough 
sand, turfy loam, and peat. While in growth, manure-water should occasionally be given. 
Boussingaultia baselloides, an elegant climber and a valuable plant for hanging baskets, window 
boxes , rustic tubs , etc . , leaves pale green and fleshy, hardy on dry rockwork per doz. 2X. 6d. o 3 
*Bravoa ge mlnlfl ora, long racemes of orange-scarlet pendant flowers ; a good pot-plant and hardy, 
ft per doz. 4.x. 6 d. o 6 
Brodiaea cocciuea (Fire- Cracker), handsome crimson flowers, tipped pea-green, 1^ ft per doz. 10/6 1 o 
congesta, lilac, flowers in rosettes, valuable as a cut flower, hardy, 2 ft., p.ioo, 7/6; p.doz. 1/6 o 3 
I* alba, flowers white, quite hardy, 2 ft per doz. 55. 6 d. o 6 
grandiflora, charming bright blue flowers, quite hardy, $ ft per xoo, 6/6 ; per doz. 1/03 
Henderson! (new), umbels of chrome-yellow flowers, striped violet , handsome 1 6 
Howellli, beautiful large white flowers, changing to lilac-purplc in umbels , early , ii ft. ... 1 6 
volubilis, a twining species with a terminal umbel of rose-coloured flowers, half-hardy 2 6 
Brunsvigia coranica, flowers delicate rose, powerfully orange-scented , 3 ft 7 6 
., multiflora, large umbel of red flowers , 3 ft 7 6 
The Brunsvigia, or Giant Amaryllis, produce , on stout stems, immense umbels, crowded with 
large flowtrs. Requires warm-house treatment. 
Bulbocodium vernum, early in Spring this fine bulb produces a mass of bright rose-purple flowers 
close to the ground ; valuable for edgings and rockwork hardy, h ft. per 100, 5 s. 6 d.; per doz. ix. 
Buphane toxlcaria major, orange-red, 1 ft 1 Closely allied "to the Brunsvigia, and require the ( 18 o 
,, minor, pink, j ft j" same cultural treatment, flowers in large umbels, i 12 6 
*Caladium, 12 in 12 beautiful named varieties ) These arc 'perhaps the most beautiful ( 21 s., 30X. , & 42 s. 
,, 6 in 6 ,, | and picturesque, ofjoliage stove plants. J 12S .’ 1 es ’& 21s 
Calla. See Ricbardia. 
Calliprora flava, flowers golden-yellow, with brown stripe, in umbels, similar to Bloorneria aurea, 
but flowers a fortnight later, hardy, 1 ft doz. 4X. 6d o 6 
Calochortus albua, white ^ 
elegans, blue, deepening into rich purple 
luteus, golden-yellow, with purple blotches 
Maweanus, small white flowers, full of 
blue hairs inside 
Nuttalli, large creamy white flowers, tall 
pulchellus (Cyclobothra), golden-yellow 
splendens, purple-lilac , blotched crimson 
vonustus, white with crimson blotches, 
ve ry beautiful 
,, citrinus, lemon colour, with 
dark crimson blotch 
These arc the Butterfly Tulips or 
Mariposa Lilies of California , and 
possess suck delicacy and brilliancy of 
colour that the most unobservant arc 
struck with their characteristic beauty. 
They bloom, from June to July ; height 
1 ft. The bulbs should be lifted when 
done flowering , kept dry, and be planted 
late in autumn. They like a sunny dry 
situation, such as the fool of a south 
wall, or a sunny part of the rockery, or 
they may be grown in pots, 
1, Weedii, large orange-yellow with brown 
blotch ^ 
SGT All the Calochorti offered are strong home-grown bulbs, which are preferable to collected roots. 
Camassia %Xto-G(rt\i\q&, star-shaped rich deep purple flowers, in long graceful racemes, lift, .p.doz. 2/6 
,, esculenta , star-shaped bluish purple floiuers, in long graceful racemes, lift. .p.ioo, 10/6; ,, 1/6 
, , Fraseri.tf fine d is tine t species f rovi California , with pretty delicate pale blue flowers, i^ft. , , 5/6 
The Camassias are very handsome in the flower border, and perfectly hardy. 
*Chlidanthus fragrans, sweet-scented, yellow flowers 4/05 inches long; blooms under glass in May. 
Keep the roots dry during Winter per doz. 5X. 6 d. 
*Clivla nobilis, a beautiful bulbous plant for stove or warm greenhouse, bearing umbels of orange- 
red and green flowers, 2 ft o 
Coburgia. See Stenomesson. 
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[Barr and Son , 
