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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1897. 
ROSES for Autumn-planting, see page 59. 
SA.\T,UI\VItIA each- 
canadensis major, the white flowers in Spring borne above the Coltsfoot-like leaves are very 
charming ; plant in moist peaty soil and shady situation ; perfectly hardy, ^ ft... per doz. 2/6 
SCHIZOSTYLIS 
coccinea, a valuable hardy Cape bulbous plant, producing in Autumn an abundance of Gladiolus- 
like spikes, covered with showy rich scarlet flowers, prized for cutting; it delights in a sheltered 
situation amongst trees and shrubs. Established masses if lifted in Autumn and potted, flower 
freely under glass during the Winter months, i^ft per 100, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3 
SCILLAS.— Early-Flowering. The effect in early Spring can hardly be over-estimated of the 
intense rich hyacinth-blue of ScUIa sibirica, and the beautiful ultrainarine-blue of Scllla 
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 
suitable for naturalization and permanent flower borders. 
Sibirica, spikes of intense rich blue flowers, dwarf per 1000, 21/- ; per 100, 2/6 
,, ,, ,, „ extra strong selected bulbs, p. icoo, 25/- ; p. 100, 3/- ; p. doz. 6d. 
,, ,, ,, ,, a few very large bulbs per ioo, 4/6 ; per doz. 8d. 
,, var. taurica, from the Taurus Mountains, flowering two weeks earlier than Sibirica, 
flowers rich light hyacinth blue per ico, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 
,, alba, a beautiful pure white variety, very scarce .....per doz. 6/6 ; each 8 d. 
Bifolia, of the Taurus Mountains, deep blue, very dwarf ; a charming early Spring flower, valuable 
for masses and edgings in borders and on rockwork ...per ioco, 30/- ; per 100. 3/6 ; per doz. 6d. 
,, „ ,, ,, Extra large bulbs, per 100, 4/6 ; „ 8 d. 
,, alba, pure white, rare and beautiful per doz. 5/6 ; each 6 d. 
,, rosea, pretty pale rose ,, 5/6; ,, 6 d. 
Taurica alba, line spikes of pure white flowers, extra fine ,, 7/6 ; ,, 8 d. 
SCILLAS (WOOD HYACINTHS). — May-Flowerillg, the Wood Hyacinth is one of the 
most decorative of May-flowering bulbs. Our native species (Sc ilia 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) have erect flower 
spikes and larger and handsomer flowers than our native plants, which have arching 
flower spikes. All the Wood Hyacinths are very effective in flower and shrubbery borders, 
and most valuable for wild gardens and woodlands. 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 var s.) as " giving new 
aspects of flower life.'* Wood Hyacinths will thrive under Fir and Pine trees where few 
other plants will grow. 
■8. d. 
o 3 
p.100 p.doz. 
8 . d. s. d. 
Campanulata rosea grandiflora, a fine 
Campanulata grandiflora, bells very 
large, clear blue 6 6...1 o 
,, aperta, blue striped white, 
very pretty and distinct 10 6... 1 6 
,, alba, pure white, beautiful ... 4 6...0 8 
„ compacta, pure white 
bells, compact truss, 
very fine 7 6...1 3 
,, Emperor, very large and beau- 
tiful, porcelain striped blue... 10 6... 1 6 
, , Empress, differs from Emperor 
in being of a paler colour ... 10 6... 1 6 
,, rosea, fine rose 5 6. . .0 10 
Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalization in shrubberies, etc per 1000, 30/ 
English Blue Bells ,, n tt 25/ 
,, Large Red Scillas „ „ 42/ 
,, ,, White Scillas, large spikes of white bells, prized for cutting ,, 42/ 
SCILLAS. 1 3 / 1 ’ 1 OU S SpCClCS# Peruviana and Ciliaris are giant summer-flowering Scillas, 
border plants. A utumnalis japonica has beautiful rose-coloured flowers, and blooms 
from August. Italica is beautiful on rockeries and in flower borders. 
p.100 p.doz. 
8. d. s, d. 
10 6. ..I 
6 
6 6...1 
0 
15 0...2 
3 
10 6... 1 
6 
7 6. ..1 
3 
12 6... 1 
9 
grandiflora, large fine rose- 
major, large and handsome dark 
Pyramidalls, a handsome section, bearing 
large bold heads of flower. 
,, alba, pure white 12 6...1 
,, rosea, delicate rose 3 
3 6...0 
3 o 
4 6 
4 6. 
and 
..o 
6 
6 
8 
..o 8 
grand 
Autumnalis, purple-blue per 100, 12/6 
per doz. 2/- 
,, japonica, beautiful rose-coloured 
flowers per doz. 3/6 
Ciliaris, large heads of flowers, dark and 
light blue to pearly white. ..per doz. 7/6 
each—*, d. 
0 3 
o 8 
each—*, d. 
Hyacinthoides, true, large broad foliage, 1 ft. 
to i£ ft. in height, large raceme of 
deep blue flowers, 2 ft per doz. 3/6 o 4 
Italica, racemes of pretty pale blue flowers in 
May, May-scented per doz. 3/6 o 4 
Peruviana, large handsome heads of dark blue 
flowers per doz. 4/6 o 5 
Verna, pretty lilac-blue, p. 100, 21/; ,, 3/6 o 4 
Barr s New Daffodils for 1897, see page 8 of Daffodil Catalogue. 
