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X WATSONIA (Bugle Lily), very ornamental and showy bulbous plants, which may be grown 
in pots for the cool greenhouse or be planted outdoors in a warm sunny situation. The 
plants must be supplied with abundance of water whilst in growth and flowering. 
Ardernei, a most lovely plant for pots in cool greenhouse, or for sunny warm situations 
out of doors ; in summer it throws up elegant branching spikes 3 to 4 ft. high, with very 
elegant glistening snowy white flowers of great substance. If the top spike is removed when 
the flowers are fading the buds on the lower spikes rapidly develop, and a decoration is thus 
maintained for two months per d oz . 7/6 o 8 
Extra strong bulbs ( expected from South Africa in March ) 
per doz. 12/- & 18/- ; each 1/3 & 1 8 
cocci nea, bearing in Summer handsome spikes of bloom of a gorgeous vermilion colour, on 
a reddish brown stem, ht. I ft per too, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3 
marginata var. lavandulacea, a pretty species, flowers pale rosy carmine with 
central ring of a deeper colour, ht. 26 in per doz. 10/6 1 o 
rosea, producing in Summer spikes of large bright rose-coloured flowers, ht. 4 ft. ,, 10/6 I o 
WINTER ACONITE (Eranthis hyemalis), its golden blossoms early in Spring are very 
beautiful, resting on emerald green cushions of leaves, produce a charming effect in February 
especially when associated with Snowdrops, Early Scillas, Chionodoxas, Anemone fulgens, 
Anemone apennina, etc. Under trees and in moist situations, where few other 
plants will thrive, the Winter Aconite luxuriates, and densely clothes the ground with 
its bright green foliage long after the flowers have disappeared. It is a good useful plant 
to naturalise in grass, etc Good flowering roots , per 1000, 13/6 ; per 100, 1/8 — 
.. .1 ,, Extra strong roots 21/- ; ,, 2/3 — 
WINTER ACONITE, New Species from Asia Minor (Eranthis cilicica), very 
distinct from the old Winter Aconite, having larger flowers with bronzy and more finely cut 
foliage, and blooming later Cultivated roots , per 1000, 30/- ; per 100, 3/6 ; per doz. -/6 
WOOD HYACINTHS. See Scilla, page 68 
x ZEPHYRANTHES (syn. Amaryllis). These Swamp Lilies arc a beautiful family of bulbous 
plants ; all except Candida requiring greenhouse culture, or they may be grown in a sunny 
well-drained situation against a south wall in a deep loamy soil ; as pot-plants (several 
bulbs in a pot) they are charming. 
Andersoni (syn. Habranthus)— the Golden Zephyr Flower— bearing in late Summer 
handsome little brownish red flowers with golden interior, ht. 5 ft., per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. 10 d. — 
atamasco, bearing from August to September large pure white flowers, nearly 3 in. long 
and 2§ in. across, with yellow stamens, ht. J ft per doz. 6/6 o 7 
Candida (The Flower of the West Wind), a fine hardy bulb producing a profusion of 
white Crocus-like flowers in Autumn, ht. 8 in ; valuable for edgings, masses, etc. 
per 1000, 35/- ; per 100, 4/- ; per doz. -/7 — 
carinata, large handsome flowers measuring 3 inches across, of a beautiful delicate rose 
colour, ht. 8 in., late Summer-flow'ering per doz. 7/6 o 8 
rosea, a charming little species, bearing from August to September flowers of a soft bright 
rose with golden anthers, ht. 6 in per doz. 4/6 o 5 
JAPANESE PYGMY FOREST TREES . 
We have at our Nurseries a fine collection of these quaint and interesting little 
Japanese Forest Trees, including— 
Thujas, Pines, Larches, Oaks, and Maples, 
Ranging In age from 10 to ISO years. 
These Pygmy Trees are quite hardy, and can be kept in health with very little trouble. In their 
quaint Japanese vases they form interesting and decorative subjects for terraces, verandahs, etc. 
Illustrated List with full particulars , fiee on application. 
Barr’s Seed Guide. 
Barr’s Seed Guide contains a Select List of the best Seeds for securing a supply of Vegetables 
“the Year round,” and the most beautiful Annuals and Perennials for keeping the flower Garden and 
Greenhouse always gay, including the latest and best Novelties of the season. It contains much 
useful information, valuable alike to Gardeners, Amateurs, and Exhibitors. 
Barr’s Seeds have been used for many years in the London Public Parks and in some of the Largest 
Gardens throughout the country. They are of the highest quality and purity, and of tested growth. 
Barr’s Spring Bulb Catalogue 
contains a Descriptive List of the best Bulbs and Tubers for Winter and Spring planting, with many 
valuable Notes on Culture. 
