6 
BARR AND SON, 12, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN. 
per doz. 
8. d. 
each. 
s. d. 
. . *Burbidgei grandiflorus expansus, 
white , expanded citron crown io 
,.*Burbidgei luteus, yellow , very fine io 
..*Burbldgei marginatus, white , 
crown lemon , edited, orange-scarlet 15 
..*Burbidgel minor, sulphury white , 
crown slightly tinged orange 15 
..*Burbidgei perfectus, sulphur, crown 
yellow , small neat fiower 
..*Burbidgei stellatus, white , crown 
yellow 7 
,.#Burbidgei sulpbureus stellatus, 
primrose crown edged scarlet 7 6...0 9 
.. Gracilis, yellow , an elegant late- 
flowering species 3 
.. Intermedius major, primrose , 
crown yellow 2 
.. Intermedius minor, primrose , 
crown yellow, very dwarf 1 
. . Intermedius bifrons, yellow , crown 
orange 3 
.. Poeticus verus, pure white, crown 
margined red, small-flowered , very 
rare 10 
6. . .1 
6.. . 1 
...2 6 
6...0 9 
6...0 4 
6...0 3 
6...0 3 
6...0 4 
6... 1 o 
per doz. 
s. d. 
each, 
s. d. 
Poeticus angustifolius, pure white, 
crown margined rose, very early- 
flowering per 100, 10/6 1 6...0 3 
Poeticus* grandiflorus, pure white, 
crimson crown, flower very large 7 ° 
Poeticus ornatus, pure white, 
crown margined scarlet, very early 
flowering ... per 100, iSs. 2 6...0 3 
Poeticus poetarum, pure white , 
crown crimson, very early-flowering 7 6...0 9 
Poeticus plenus, pure white, sweet- 
scented Gardenia- flowered. English 
roots, per 100, 5/6 ; Dutch roots, 
per ioo, 7/6 1 6...0 3 
Poeticus recurvus, pure white, 
crown margined red , May flower- 
ing, very large .. .per 100, 3/0 & 5/6 1 6...0 3 
Tazetta lacticolor, delicate primrose, 
yellow crown 5 
Tazetta papyraceus, pure while ... 2 
Tazetta przeco x, white, primrosecrown 3 
Tazetta nobilissimus, double white 7 
Tazetta Romanus, double white ... 2 
6...0 
6...0 
6...0 
6...0 
6...0 
JONQUILS, SWEET-SCENTED, Etc. 
Jonquils, both double and single; are greatly prized for their elegant sweet-scented flowers. When lor 
indoor decoration, grow three or more in a 5-inch pot. Cultivation same as recommended for the Hyacinth, 
page 7. per doz.— 8. d. P er doz.— 8. d. 
Double, rich deep yellow, largest roots 3 o I Single, richyellcrw, largest roots, 7/6 per 100 1 
„ „ „ second size roots ... 2 o | » second size roots, 5/6 ,, 1 o 
Parkinson’s Campernelli Giant Jonquil, flowers uniform yellow, very decorative in or out of doors, and as 
a cut flower much prized. Per 100, 55. 6 d.; per doz., it. 
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS (BUNCH-FLOWERED DAFFODIL) FOR POT CULTURE AND OUT OF DOORS. 
The rich golden-yellow and snow-white flowers of the Polyanthus Narcissi during winter and spring , form 
a pleasing variety in the decoration of the conservatory and sitting-room. One to three bulbs may be grown in a. 
pot. Culture the same as recommended for the Hyacinth, page 7. For flower garden decoration plant so that the 
base of the bulb is at a depth ofy to 12 inches from the surface. 
OUR OWN SELECTIONS. 
8. d. ... £* * 
6 each 12 splendid varieties 22 6 I 2 each 12 splendid varieties ••••••; 6 ° 
g each 12 ditto ditto 12 o | 1 each 12 ditto ditto 3^- 6 d. & 5 6 
Choice mixed varieties for Flower Garden, per 100, ior. 6 d. ; per dozen, 2 s. 
EPITOMIZED FROM THE DESCRIPTIVE AUTUMN CATALOGUE. 
Should fuller information be wanted than is contained in this Abridged List, we shall be 
happy to send a copy of THE DESCRIPTIVE AUTUMN CATALOGUE on application. 
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. £ e. d. £ ». d. 
ioo in 6 distinct beautiful varieties i 9 o I 24 in 6 distinct beautiful varieties 076 
50 in 6 ditto o 14 6 | 12 in 6 ditto 040 
“BARR'S BEAUTIFUL DUTCH 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, and produce a fine effect in flower beds, &c. The 
colours represented are scarlet, purple, lavender, porcelain, azure-blue, mauve, white, rose, 
blush, yellow, &c per ioo, 25/ ; per dozen 4 o 
HYACINTHS IN MIXED SHADES FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE. 
For groups in flower borders and for filling beds, these mixed hyacinths are very effective. 
per 100. per doz. per ioo. per doz. 
Red, Double, various shades ... 21 o ... 3 o J Red, Single, various shades... 21 o ... 3 o 
Blue, „ ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o I Blue, ,, ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o 
White. ,, ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o | White. ,, ditto ... 21 o ... 3 o 
“ BARR’S BEAUTIFUL DUTCH MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS,” for mixed borders, shrubberies, 
and naturalization per 100, 17/6 ; per dozen 2 6 
POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 
In children's gardens and small flower beds, the Miniature Hyacinth, Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Spring 
Snowflakes, Dwarf Narcissus nanus and Hoop Petticoat, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Anemone fulgens, Due 
Van Thol Tulips, Triteleias, Crocus, Iris reticulata, Grape Hyacinths, Hepaticas, Iris persica, Jonquils, 
Sisyrinchium grandiflorum, Snowdrops, Chionodoxa Lucilise ( The Glory of the Snow), and the Double Saxifraga 
granulata, all intermingled, make an exceedingly fine display, and give a succession of flowers throughout the 
Spring months. s. d. s. d. 
6 each of 6 pretty varieties 10 6 1 1 each of 6 pretty varieties 2 ° 
3 „ S 6 I Fine mixed varieties, 3 s. per doz. ; per 100 21 o 
2 .1 3 6 I Choice „ „ 4J. „ „ 3° 0 
