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A FEW SPECIALITIES 
Barr's beautiful Dutch Mixture of Hyacinths. This splendid 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, to produce a fine effect in flower beds, &c., and include scarlet, purple, 
lavender, porcelain, azure-blue, mauve, white, rose, blush, yellow, &c per ioo, 251. ; per doz. 4 6 
The Aldborough Daffodils on page 10. 
Hyacinthus candicans {the Snow-white Summer-flowering Giant Hyacinth), it would be difficult to 
over-estimate the value of this noble hardy plant, the flower stem attains a height of 3 to 4 and even 
5 feet, and during July and August is surmounted by a grand spike of numerous pendant bell-shaped, 
snow-white flowers. It is a splendid conservatory plant, and by potting the bulbs in succession 
to June it will flower under glass till November. When grown in pots, plunge in ashes, as recom- 
mended for the Hyacinths, page 6. If for out door decoration, plant 6 to 9 inches deep, and it will 
remain uninjured by the severest winter. Figured in The Garden , 1881. Roots ready end of October. 
per doz., 3*. 6 d., 5 s. 6 d., & 7 s. 6 d.\ each, 4 d., 6 d. & o 9 
Colchicum speciosum 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 per dozen 18 o 
Colchicum autumnale, double, pure white, very rare, and exceedingly handsome each 3 6 
Spirea Japonica fol. Aureo-reticulatis {the variegated-leaved Spirca). The beautiful pure white, feathery 
flowers of this unique plant, 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 decorative 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 17. This plant is perfectly hardy, and 
whenever seen in herbaceous borders attracts attention and elicits admiration ; prepared clumps for 
forcing per doz. 15 o 
Chionodoxa Luciliae {the Glory of the Snow). For pot culture, 3 to 6 in a pot. 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 luciliye was beauti- 
fully figured in The Garden , July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 tine Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural 
Society awarded a First Class Certificate for this plant ; home-grown roots per doz., 55. 6d. & 7 6 
Puschkinia libanotica, white, shaded blue, very early flowering, J ft per doz. 10 6 
,, ,, compacta, white, shaded blue, very rare, £ ft ,, 21 o 
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, ^ ft., Collected Roots per 100, ioj. 6d. ; per doz. 1 6 
,, ,, white, ^ ft. , English roots ,, 15^. ; ,, 26 
Leucojum vernum ( Spring Snowflake) is one of the earliest of beautiful Spring flowers ; the 
blossoms resembling the Snowdrop, are snow-white, tipped green, exceptionably handsome in 
outline, and much prized for bouquets. 
Scilla slbirica. 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 it is a most desirable plant, 
grown 3 to 6 roots in a pot per 100, 6 t. 6 d. ; larger bulbs 8 6 
Scilla taurica, fine ultramarine blue, a giant form of S. bifolia, with flower spike twice the size. A most 
valuable plant out of doors, and charming for pot culture per doz. 7 6 
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 selected roots, per doz. 7 6 
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, per doz. 4 6 
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, 2u. ; per doz. 3 6 
Anemone coronaria, Victoria Giant, a new race of single Poppy Anemones, remarkable for a vigorous 
growth, and unusually large saucer-shaped flowers, with great variety of shade and colour ; to these 
fine qualities the raiser states, “ The profusion and continuous blooming of the Victoria Giant 
Anemone far surpass that of the ordinary single Anemone coronaria ” per 100, 12s. 6d . ; per doz. 2 o 
Helleborus orientalis punctatus [the Purple-Flowered Spotted Eastern Lenten AW). This is one of 
the many very beautiful varieties of the Caucasian Helleborus, and we confidently recommend it for 
pot culture, flower borders, and to naturalize in wild gardens, orchards, or woods ; we have a large 
stock, and offer fine plants at greatly reduced prices to encourage extensive planting. 
per 100, 63 s. ; per doz. 7s. 6 d. & 10 6 
Hepatica {Hepatica triloba). These arc all beautiful, whether grown in pots, in cool houses, or out of 
doors ; the colours are such that no Pelargonium, Azalea, or Carnation can equal, and the profusion 
of bloom surpasses that of all other plants ; strong clumps, double red or single blue. ..per doz. 21 s. to 30 o 
Ixiolirion tataricum. This splendid new plant will be found figured in The Garden, July, 1880. per doz. 15 o 
Lacbenalias. Nelson’s new varieties, see p. 37. 
Modiola geranioldes [Malviscus geranioides). A splendid hardy rock plant, and also suitable for 
hanging baskets ; the foliage is elegant and profusely covered with intense magenta, large saucer- 
shaped flowers ; see figure in The Garden, January, 1882 per doz. 10 6 
Lapageria alba, a magnificent white variety, producing in profusion bunches of flowers of great sub- 
stance many months in succession ; a very distinct and elegant greenhouse climber, which should have 
a place in every collection of plants each, iot. 6 d., 15*. 2 it., 42 s. & 63 o 
Lapageria rosea superba, a vigorous growing variety, producing in bunches a great profusion of large 
bell-shaped rosy crimson flowers, and blooming many months in succession ...each, ys. 6d., 10 s. 6d. to 21 o 
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