BARR AND SON, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN. 
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MISCELLANEOUS HARDY PLANTS, ETC. 
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Acer Negundo varlegatum, a distinct and handsome hardy deciduous tree, with large pinnate green and 
white leaves, which are very effective. Very desirable for shrubberies and ornamental plantations, 
Dwarfs, is. 6 d. & 2 s. 6 d. ; Standards, 2 s. 6 d. & 3 
Acer polymorphum palmatum atropurpureum, an elegant hardy shrub, with palmate bronzy red leaves, 
having broad lance-shaped serrated segments ; very desirable for shrubberies, and for training against 
walls or fences 3 s. 6d. Sc 5 
Aconitum Lycoctonum, a very distinct and effective hardy species, with bold deeply laciniated palmate 
leaves, and freely branched spikes, of bright sulphur-yellow flowers, which are borne in great profusion, 
during July and August ; very desirable for lines, masses, or clumps, in mixed borders 
per doz., ior. 6d. 1 
Agrostemma coronarla atrosanguinea, a distinct beautiful variety of Rose Campion , with large rich 
velvety purple-crimson flowers, which commence opening in June, and continue in great profusion for 
many weeks in succession, height ft per doz., 7 s. 6 d. x 
Ampelopsis Veltchii (tricuspidata) , a beautiful slender growing small leaved Virginian creeper, of rapid 
growth, producing in great profusion dark shining green leaves tinged purple, which change to bright 
red n autumn ; desirable for covering walls or old buildings, as it attaches itself to them without 
nailing or other assistance is. 6d Sc 2 
New large-flowered Anemone coronarla, “The Bride." This is the only snow-white single Poppy 
Anemone, and it would be difficult to over-estimate its value as a cut flower, or its decorative effective 
in beds and borders per 100, 151.; per doz., 2 s. 6 d. o 
Anemone fulgens Qrsecum, a very effective, beautiful hardy species, with large regularly formed, dazzling 
vermilion-scarlet flowers, with very dark centres on strong stalks, averaging 9 in. in height, which 
spring from masses of neat foliage ; if planted at intervals, abundance of flowers may be had in the 
open air from the commencementof March to the end of June per 100, 30J, ; per doz., 4s. 6d. o 
Anemone japonlca alba (Honorlne Jobert), distinct and beautiful, pure white flowers, golden yellow centre, 
2.\ in. in diameter, borne in great profusion from August to December, height 2^ ft ...per doz. js. 6d. 1 
Anemone Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower), one of the most effective spring-flowering hardy herbaceous 
plants, producing in great profusion during the months of April and May, large purple flowers with 
conspicuous golden-yellow centres, foliage very neat and elegantly divided per doz. ioj. 6 d. 1 
Antherlcum Llliastrum major, a noble variety, with long elegant grass-like leaves, and strong stately 
flower stems, which attain the height of 2 to 3 ft., on which are borne, in great profusion, large pure 
white Lily-like flowers, which are very fragrant : quite hardy ij. 6 d. & 2 
Aponogeton dlstacbyon, a very distinct and beautiful hardy aquatic, with lanceolate leaves, and curiously 
twin-forked racemes of flowers, which are pure white, with conspicuous brown anthers ; the flowers are 
very fragrant, and may be had in profusion every month of the year is. 6 d. Sc 2 
Atragene austrlaca alba ( Clematis alpina alba), a very distinct pretty foliaged climber of rapid 
growth, producing in profusion during May and June, large pure white flowers with greenish white 
Ane none-like centres ; effective on walls, fences, and as a low trailing plant on bushes and rockwork. 2 
Aubrletia purpurea grandiflora, a very beautiful variety, with large reddish purple flowers, which are 
produced in great profusion during March and April, growth vigorous and compact ; very desirable 
for lines and masses, and for clumps on rockwork per doz. 7 s. 6 d. o 
Azalea mol’.is, a very distinct beautiful tribe of hardy Azaleas, raised from seeds imported direct from 
Japan, growth vigorous, good habit, producing in great profusion large finely formed flowers in clusters 
of various shades of pink, primrose, red, yellow, white, &c. A most valuable modern addition to 
hardy shrub >, also a valuable plant for early forcing. 12 fine named varieties, from 30X. to 60s . ; 2 s. 6 d. to 5 
Caltha palustris flore-pleno nana, a very effective variety with ample foliage, producing on strong 
stems during March and April, large and very double, bright golden-yellow flowers in clusters ; a very 
decorative plant, which thrives on the margins of ponds and in moist situations per doz. ioj. 6 d. 1 
Campanula carpatica, a dwarf neat-growing species, producing in great profusion, for many months 
in succession, large cup-shaped blue flowers, which^are very effective in lines and beds, per doz. 5 s. 6d. o 
Campanula carpatica alba, a pure white variety of the preceding ; a very desirable plant for lines and 
beds per doz. 5 s. 6 d. o 
Campanula glomerata ccerulea, a very distinct variety, during June and July producing in profusion on 
stems averaging 18 in. high, large tufts of dark glossy reddish violet-purple flowers, and clusters of 
similar flowers, from the axils of the upper leaves ; very desirable for lines, clumps, or masses, in 
beds and borders per doz. 7 s. 6 d . o 
Campanula turbinata pallida, a very distinct, neat-growing dwarf, and elegant variety, producing for 
weeks in succession, large cup-shaped delicate lavender-blue flowers ; very desirable for lines or beds, 
and for masses in borders and on rockwork per doz. ioj. 6d. 1 
Catalpa syringaefolia aurea, a very effective plant, with large cordate-shaped golden-yellow leaves ; very 
desirable for shrubberies, groups, or lines ; a valuable addition to ornamental trees 2 s. 6d. Sc 3 
Chelone barbata antwerpensis, a beautiful hardy perennial with long spikes densely clothed with con- 
spicuous coral-red flowers ; commences flowering in June, and continues for many weeks, a valuable 
plant for summer and autumn decoration per doz. 7 s. 6 d. o 
Chrysanthemum uliginosum [Pyrethrum serotinum). Large, pure white, flowers 3 inches in diameter, 
with conspicuous yellow centie, produced in large clusters profusely, during the months of September 
and October, height 4 to s feet ; a very effective border plant per doz. 75. 6 d. o 
Coreopsis lanceolata, brilliant golden yellow, flowers 2$ to 3 in. in diameter, with orange and brown 
centre, produced in great profusion from early in July to October, height 3J ft. , a fine hardy perennial. 
per doz, 7 s. 6d. o 
Cratsegus oxyacantha coccinea plena, the most beautiful variety of cultivated thorns ; colour rich red, 
flowers very double, borne in great profusion even on very small plants ; a suitable plant for early 
forcing, and also for the decoration of shrubberies and pleasure grounds. 
Drawfs, is. 6d to 2 s. 6d . ; Standards, 3*. 6d. Sc 5 
Cydonia japonica cardinalis, a vigorous growing beautiful variety, producing in clusters and in great 
profusion very large, rich brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers during April and May ; very effective grown 
as a bush or trained to a wall, fence, or pillar ; quite hardy 3s. 6d. Sc 5 
Doronlcum austriacum, a fine species, habit neat and compact, flowers large, golden-yellow, averaging 
3 in. in diameter, produced in great profusion during the months of March and April ; very desirable 
border plant and effective in the conservatory per doz., 7s. 6d. o 
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