BARR AND SON, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN. 
tggjr An Order Sheet accompanies the Catalogue to facilitate ordering, it beini ? simply requisite 
to Jill in the quantities. The Order Sheet is an Index to the Catalogue, and, when taken 
in conjunction, making out the order gives very little trouble. 
JV.B. — The Marginal Numbers in the Catalogue are changed annually. 
HYACINTHS, IN SIX DISTINCT COLOURS, SPECIALLY SELECTED 
FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, RIBBONS, OR GROUPS. 
When in Holland, Mr. Barr selected the 
of fine habit, and having large flower spikes, 
boxes, and vases. 
46 roo in 6 distinct beautiful varieties . 
47 50 in 6 ditto 
6 varieties of Hyacinths enumerated as being distinct in colour, 
They will also be found valuable for filling rustic baskets, flower 
£ t. d. £ 
1 10 o I 48 24 in 6 distinct beautiful varieties o 
per too. 
60 ‘Rose-Carmine, fine truss 30 o 
62 ‘Dark Purple-Blue, large truss.. 30 o 
° IS 
RED. 
per cioz. 
... 4 
49 12 in 6 
ditto 
per roo. 
Scarlet, fine truss 30 o 
o | 61 
BLUE. 
o | 63 *Rich Clear Blue, large truss ... 30 
WHITE. 
| 66 ‘ White, tinged Rose, large truss 30 
*. d. 
8 o 
040 
per doz. 
4 o 
54 *Pure White, large truss 30 _ 
66 “BAKR’S BEAUTIFUL DUTCH MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS.’ 1 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 arc scarlet, purple, lavender, porcelain, azure-blue, mauve, white, rose, 
blush, yellow, &c per 100, 25/ ; per dozen 
HYACINTHS IN SHADES FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE, 
For groups in flower borders and for filling beds, these mixed hyacinths are very effective. 
67 
fRed, various shades 
per 100. 
22 6 . 
per doz. 
..30 
( 60 ‘Red, various shades 
per 100. 
22 6 ... 
per doz. 
3 0 
58 
•(-Blue, ditto 
22 6 . 
..30 
61 ‘Blue, ditto 
22 6 ... 
3 
O 
69 
+Whlte, ditto 
22 6 . 
..30 
| 62 ‘White, ditto 
22 6 ... 
3 
O 
63 
“BARR’S BEAUTIFUL DUTCH 
No. 56 , but smaller sized bulbs 
MIXTURE OF 
HYACINTHS.” In all respects the 
same as 
per dozen 
3 
0 
POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 
These Miniature Hyacinths produce neat spikes of bloom, and are grown in small glasses, fancy pots, 
old china bowls, crystal dishes, jardinets, and other elegant contrivances ; and are sometimes associated with the 
bright blue Scilla sibirica, Crocus, Snowdrop, Early Tulips, Narcissus nanus, the beautiful sweet scented Iris 
reticulata, and the violet-scented Persian Iris. When cultivated in china bowls, etc., these bulbs succeed best 
planted in " Barr & Son's Prepared Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre Mixture " (for which see p. 47), the surface should 
be covered with fresh green carpet moss (see p. 47). 
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 lucilitE (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. 
64 6 each of 6 pretty varieties 10 
65 3 „ 5 
66 2 „ 1, 4 
each—*. 
70 Achilles, soft rose-scarlet o 
67 6 in 6 pretty varieties 2 6 
68 Fine mixed varieties, 3 s. per doz. ; per 100 21 o 
69 Choice „ „ 4S. „ „ 30 o 
RED. 
d. each — *. d. 
4 | 71 Juno, brilliant scarlet o 4 
BLUE. 
72 Orpheus, glowing purple o 4 | 73 Queen of Lilacs, beautiful soft lilac-blue ... o 4 
WHITE AND YELLOW. 
74 Medusa, pure white o 4 | 76 Apollo, pure yellcrw o 4 
DWARF WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH FOR EARLY FORCING (Selected Bulbs). 
76 The Dwarf pure white Sweet-Scented Roman Hyacinth is now universally prized in bouquets. It flowers 
during October, November, and December. The bulbs are potted in succession, say 3 to 6 in a pot, 
during August, September, and October ; when well rooted, they should be placed in a moderately 
moist.warm temperature, and forced gently, water being given freely. 25/- per 100; 3/6 per doz.; qrf. each. 
DWARF PARISIAN OR BLUE ROMAN HYACINTH. 
77 The Blue Roman Hyacinth flowers from a fortnight to three weeks later than the white variety. 12s. 6d. per 
100: 2t. per dozen : yi. each. 
78 Sweet-Scented Paper White Narcissus, for Early Forcing. This beautiful pure white Narcissus is in 
flower with the Roman Hyacinth when cultivated in the same way. i2t. 6 d. per 100 ; 2 s. per doz. 
79 Double Roman Narcissus, for Early Forcing. This Narcissus comes into flower with the Paper Wiiite, 
and as the individual blossoms are large they are separately mounted and used in small bouquets and 
button holes. 17 s. 6 d. per 100 ; 2 s. 6 d. per doz. 
HYACINTHS. 
FOR CULTURE IN GLASSES, JARDINETS, POTS, AND FOR EXHIBITION. 
(tgy The * indicates the best varieties for early forcing in pots, and for growing in glasses, jardinets, &c. 
Culture. — Immediately after potting the Hyacinth, which may be done in succession, from September to 
December, place the pots out of doors on a bed of ashes, and cover with six inches of the same material, but if it 
can be commanded, a covering of cocoa fibre is preferable ; in six to eight weeks the pots will be full of roots. 
If very early flowers are required, those potted in September may be forced gently in December, giving abundance 
Bedding, Pompon, and Roman Hyacinths, etc . ] \_Barr and Son, 
