[Barr and Son, 
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SPECIAL. NOTICES. 
I Quality.— We prove, under glass, the growth of all Seeds, immediately they arrive from the growers, and 
afterwards test their purity at our Experimental Grounds. 
II. Vegetable Seeds, pages 46 to 64 .— We quote only the best varieties, and take every possible care to 
have the finest “ stocks," and to attain this a constant series of comparative tests is maintained 
at our Vegetable Trial Grounds. 
III. Flower Seeds, pages 4 to 46 .— Our list embraces a selection of the finest varieties, and the most 
advanced types in the respective families. 
IV. Gladioli, page 63 . — These are, perhaps, of all bulbous plants, the most valuable for effect in the flower 
garden, and to cut for vases. For beautiful named sorts, see pink List enclosed. 
V. Iris, page 64 . — Our collection is the finest in Europe, and to assist amateurs, it is arranged in natural 
groups, to facilitate their making selections. The varieties of Iris Barbata arc grand decorative plants 
for the margins of lakes, ponds, and such places, while for wild gardens, shrubberies, and woodland 
walks they are unrivalled, and as cut flowers for vases, unsurpassed. Of the Beardless Iris, a group 
from our grounds was figured in The Garden, 20th December, 1879. 
VI. Pseonlas, New Double, page 62 . — We grow at Tooting one of the finest collections of these in Europe. 
And of Pseony species we possess the only complete collection in Europe, see page 62. 
VII. Daffodils.— Our collection is the most complete ever brought together; it consists of all the older 
species and varieties with all the new sorts raised by Mr. William Backhouse, Mr. Edward 
Leeds, Herr Max Leiciitlin, &c. The grounds at Lower Tooting are open to visitors from 
the 1 st of March, on Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays. 
VIII. Miscellaneous Bulbs.— Our collection of these is extensive, and a display of one sort or another is 
maintained throughout the year. The beautiful varieties of Meadow Saffron, and the many rare 
and beautiful sorts of Autumn Crocus, flowering from August, and these latter we especially call 
attention to, as our collection is exceedingly rich in rare sorts, and also for their importance in 
flower borders. On page 11 are a few bulbs and plants we recommend for spring-planting. The 
Plantain Lily, page 63, Christmas Roses and Lenten Roses, page 61, Lilies, page 62, Hyacinthus 
candicans, page 63, Tigridias, page 64, Tritomas, page 64, Tuberose, page 63. 
IX. Carriage by Rail may be deducted at settlement of account, on orders for Seeds to any Railway 
Station in the United Kingdom, and to all ports on the Irish Coast. 
X. Orders, paid in advance, if necessary to be sent by Rail, can either be forwarded carriage paid, or a 
liberal equivalent in goods added. This latter course will be adopted unless we are otherwise 
instructed. 
XI. Packages. — A small charge is made for these, and if returned within a fortnight, allowance will be 
made for the same. ■ In returning empties, the sender's name should invariably appear on the label 
for identification, with the date of dispatch and the name of the Railway Company notified by post. 
XII. Fruit and Forest Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Soils, Watson’s Lawn Sand, Barr's Cut Flower and 
Fruit Conveyance Boxes, Barr's Improved Indoor Frames, Barr's Improved Hydropult Garden 
Engines— on these we do not allow carriage. 
XIII. Five per cent, may be deducted from accounts if paid within one month from date of invoice. 
XIV. Post Office Orders to be made payable at Post Office, Covent Garden, W.C. All cheques to be 
crossed, adding the words “and Co.” Small amounts maybe paid in Postage Stamps, or coin 
may be sent in a registered letter. 
PARCELS POST, 
SEEDS POST PAID TO ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. 
The Parcels Post offers great facilities in forwarding small packages to families residing a considerable distance 
from London, or outside the radius of the Railway delivery. We shall in all cases use the Parcels 
Post when cheapest and the articles ordered weigh under eleven pounds, and admit of being packed 
for safe transmission by "Parcels Post." In the case of plants and heavy packages we shall 
sand by Rail (see Pars. IX. and X.). 
NOTICES TO OUR FOREIGN & COLONIAL CORRESPONDENTS, 
XV. To insure attention, orders should be accompanied by a remittance, a draft, or an “ order to pay," on a 
London agent ; the remittance being sufficient to cover expense of cases, and also of carriage when 
the freight is required to be paid in advance. 
XVI. Seeds and bulbs can now be despatched in cases to India at the rate of Is. per lb., through the 
Indian Parcels POBt, or by “ Eastern Express,” through Messrs. Wheatley and Co., at the rate of 
9 d. per lb. (up to 60 lbs.). Small quantities of seeds may also be sent by the ordinary mail, in 
packets of 8 ozs. for 6d. 
XVII. In shipping plants to India, great care is exercised by us in selecting, preparing, and properly packing 
the same. Still, there are so many contingencies, that we cannot, in any way, hold ourselves 
responsible for the condition in which plants or bulbs reach their destination. 
XVIII. Our experience in successfully preparing and shipping seeds and plants to India and the Colonies, extends 
over a long period. 
DAFFODIL NOTICES. 
XIX. SfB~ Naming Daffodils. — It is not always possible for us to give the necessary attention to the numerous 
cut specimens of daffodils that reach us during our busy seed season. Our friends in future will do us 
n areai kindness, if they will send the specimens they wish named to the Daffodil Committee of the 
Royal Horticultural Society. Information as to dates when the Committee sit, will be furnished by 
the Secretary of the R. H. S. 
XX. Cut Daffodil Flowers. — In Spring we have had numerous applications for these, without being able to 
supply, but now that we have completed the naming and arranging of our splendid collection, we 
are prepared to send cut specimens correctly named. 
12 distinct varieties, 1 flower each, 31.61/. I 25 distinct varieties, 1 flower each, 6r. 
12 ,, 3 ,, ,, 9 s - isd. \ 26 ,, ,, 3 ,, ,, 15s. 
