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GENERAL INDEX, pages 36 to 47 . GENERAL INDEX, pages 36 to 47 . 
A FEW SPECIALITIES. 
Barr 8 beautiful Dutch Mixture of Hyacinths. This splendid mixture of Hyacinths was specially s. c 
arranged for by Mr. Barr on the occasion of his visit to one of the large Dutch Bulb Farms. The 
colours are evenly blended, to produce a fine effect in flower beds, &c., and include scarlet, purple, 
lavender, porcelain, azure-blue, mauve, white, rose, blush, yellow, &c per iod, 25 s. ; per doz. 4 1 
The Aldborough. Daffodils for out or indoor decoration, see pages 9 to 13. 
Hyaclnthus candicans {the Great Snow-white Summer-flow ering 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 equallv decorative for the flower border 
and conservatory. Figured in The Garden , 1881. Flowering bulbs, per doz., 3/6 & 5/6 ; each, 4 d. & 
Colchlcum speciOBUm 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 each 
Colchlcum autumnale, double, pure white, very rare, and exceedingly handsome each 
Spiraea japonlca fol. aureo-reticulatls {the variegated-leaved Spiteea). The beautiful pure white, 
feathery flowers of this unique plant are surmounted on red-tinted glossy stems, surrounded by an 
ample foliage of dark green leaflets, which are conspicuously traced throughout with golden-yellow 
veins ; these very remarkable combinations have conspired to render it the most strikingly decora- 
tive amongst forced flowers, and one of the handsomest plants for the conservatory and sitting-room; 
cultural treatment same as recommended for forcing Lily of the Valley, page 18. This plant is 
perfectly hardy, and in autumn the variegation of the leaves is most beautiful per doz* 
Chionodoxa Luclliaa [the Glory of the Snow). Mr. Maw, in describing the circumstances under which 
he found the Chionodoxa Lucilice, 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 Luciliae 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, 1st size, 2 is. ; 2nd size, 15*. ; 
3rd size, ior. 6 d. ; per doz., 3*. 6 d., is. (sd., & is. 6d extra sized roots for pot culture, per doz. 
Chionodoxa sardensis ; this beautiful species we offer for the first time. Our correspondent informs 
us the roots were gathered close to the ruins of the ancient town of Sardis, at an elevation of 4000 
to 5000 feet. The flowers he describes as larger and more numerous than those of C. Luciliae, and, 
with the exception of a very small white eye, is of a rich uniform intense Nemophila- blue. Collected 
roots, per 100, 1st size, 42;. ; 2nd size, 3a s. ; 3rd size, 11s. ; per doz., 7 s. 6 d., 51. 6 d., & 3*. 6 d. 
extra sized roots for pot culture, per doz. 
Fritillaria armena, a new hardy species of great beauty, from the mountains near Smyrna, and as it 
flowers at the same time, will be found a good associate to our native species ; flowers soft yellow 
per 100, 2u. ; per doz. 
Puschkinia libanotlca compacta, white, shaded blue, very rare, £ ft per doz. 
The Puschkinia is a first-class spring-flowering bulb, taking rank with the Chionodoxa. 
P. libanotica flowers first, with very profuse loose spikes, and is closely succeeded by the deeper- 
coloured and more compact spikes of libanotica compacta. 
Leucojum vernum, white, f ft., Collected Roots per 100, 7 s. 6d. ; per doz. 
,, ,, white, ^ ft., English roots ,, izs. 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. 
ScUla slblrica. In early Spring the effect of the intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica is charming in 
beds, masses, or edgings, and under glass with early forced bulbs ; when grown 3 to 6 roots in a 
pot it is a most desirable plant per 100, 5*. 6 d. ; larger bulbs 
Scilla bifolia, fine ultramarine-blue. A most valuable plant out of doors, and charming for pot culture. 
Collected roots, per 100, 7s. 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.,5r. 6 d. & 
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. 
Anemone fulgens. This 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 per 100, 11s. ; per doz. 
Anemone coronaria, 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, ioj. 6 d . ; per doz. 1 
Heileborus niger ( the Christmas Rose), clumps to flower under glass each, is. 6 d., is. 6d. t & 3 
per doz., 15*., 11s., & 30 
Heileborus orientalis punctatus (the Purple-Flowered Spotted Eastern Lenten Rote). A beautiful 
variety of the Caucasian Heileborus, which we confidently recommend for pot culture, flower 
borders, and to naturalize in wild gardens, orchards, or woods per doz. 7s. 6 d. & 10 
Hepatica [Hepatica triloba). These arc beautiful, whether grown in pots, in cool houses, or in flower 
borders ; the colours arc such that no Pelargonium, Azalea, or Carnation can equal, and the pro- 
fusion of bloom surpasses that of all other plants ; clumps, double red, single red, and single blue. 
Lachenalias. Nelson's new varieties, see p. 41. [per doz.. 15J., ns. & 30 
Lapageria alba, a magnificent climber, producing in profusion bunches of snow-white* flowers of 
great substance many months in succession each, 7 s. 6 d., 10 s. 6 d., 15 s., 11s., 421. & 63 
Keuchera Rickardsoni, 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 per doz., ioj. 6d., 15/.; each is. & 1 
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