[Barr and Sudden, 
SPECIAL NOTICES. 
I The germination of seeds we test under glass, the purity of the “ stocks” we prove at our Experimental 
Grounds. 
II. Our Novelty List has, as usual, been carefully compiled, and fairly represents the introductions of merit. 
III. The Gladioli List, p. 67, is given in a classified form, to assist the amateur when selecting. 
IV. Our collection of Lilies, p. 68, represents every variety of merit, and consists of representatives from 
China, Japan, the Himalayas, the Neilgherries, Cashmere, California, Canada, the United States, 
British Columbia, the Caucasus, Siberia, the Pyrenees, the Maritime Alps, European Turkey, 
the Levant, &c. 
V. Our List of Iris, p. 7t, is arranged in natural groups to facilitate purchasers in making selections. The 
varieties of Iris Barbata are grand decorative plants for the margins of lakes, ponds, and such places, 
while for wild gardens, shrubberies, and woodland walks thfy are unrivalled, and as cut flowers for 
vases unsurpassed. 
VI. Miscellaneous Plants and Bulbs are enumerated, p. 74, and a few specialities on pages u, 12, and 49, 
are quoted on account of their general importance. 
VII. Carriage is allowed on orders amounting to 2ir. and upwards, to any principal Railway Station in Eng- 
land and Wales, to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and to any principal Station on the North British, 
Caledonian and Scottish Central Lines, and to Dublin and Belfast. Also to Cork and Waterford, if 
by steamboat from London, but only as far as Bristol if by railway, en route for Ireland. We prefer 
sending by rail, as it is more expeditious, and, therefore, unless otherwise instructed, we shall forward 
via Bristol . 
VIII. Carriage to be deducted at settlement in accordance with conditions, Par. VII. Formerly our custom 
was to pay carriage in London ; but we were compelled to relinquish this practice, in consequence of 
our "Carriage Paid ” packages not being delivered with the same promptitude as those not prepaid, 
and, also, on account of continual complaints from our customers that they also had to pay carriage 
before they could get the goods. We mention this as the reason why we abandoned a practice followed 
by us for so many years. 
IX Orders which are paid in advance, if in accordance with Par. VII., can either be sent carriage paid, ora 
liberal equivalent in goods added. This latter course will be adopted unless we are otherwise instructed. 
X. Seeds quoted by us in the Catalogue as at “per packet,” we forward post-paid ; or if sent by rail. 
however small the amount, the carriage may be deducted from the remittance at settlement. 
XI. A small charge is made for packages, and, if returned within a fortnight, allowance will be made for the 
same. It is, however, necessary that the dispatch of the returned empty is notified and the name of 
the sender written on the label for identification. 
XII Fruit and Forest Trees, Shrubs, Plants in Pots, Soils, Watson's Lawn Sand, Wirework, Plant Cases 
and Stands, Gilbert's Hand Lights, Barr's Portable Cut Flower and Bouquet Transmission Cases, 
Heated Frames, Garden Engines and Water Barrow's, Flower Boxes, Jardinets, and Terra Cotta, 
Rustic, China, and Glass goods— on these we do not allow carriage. 
XIII. Five per cent, may be deducted from accounts paid within one month from date of invoice. 
XIV Post Office Orders to be made payable at King Street Post Office, Covent Garden, W.C. All cheques 
to be crossed, adding the words "and Co.” Small amounts may be paid in Postage Stamps, or 
coin may be sent in a registered letter ; when convenient, however, it is safer to send a Post Office 
Order. The Postmaster-Gerieral emphatically advises the registration of letters containing valuables 
or important communications. 
XV The Royal Horticultural Society awarded to us the following Medals : — 
Large Gilt Silver Floral Medal for a large Collection of Daffodils, specifically named. 
Silver Banksian Medal for Plant Cases furnished with Plants. 
Silver Banksian Medal for Window Decorations. 
Commemorativ^Iedals of Her Majesty's opening the Exhibition at South Kensington— viz. : 
Gold Banllian Medals for a large Collection of Daffodils, including the " Leeds' Seedlings.” 
Silver Banksian Medal for Plant Cases furnished with Plants. 
Bronze Banksian Medal for Window Decorations. 
Silver Banksian Medal for a large Collection of Iris. 
Silver BaMsian Medal for a Collection of Lilies. 
Bronze lSiksiap Medal for a Collection of Double Pyrethrums. 
The Royal Botani^kocifity awarded to us when we exhibited — 
I&Kc for the best 12 Hyacinths. 
for the best 12 pots of Tulips. 
„ for the best 12 pots of Polyanthus Narcissus. 
„ ,, for the largest and finest Collection of Hyacinths. 
NOTICES TO FOREIGN AND COLONIAL CORRESPONDENTS. 
XVI To insure attention, orders must be accompanied by a remittance, a draft, or an *• order to pay/ on a 
’ Ixmdon agent. The remittance must be sufficient to cover the expense of cases, and also of carnage, 
• if the freight is required to be paid in advance. 
XVII Seeds can now be despatched to India, at the rate of is. per lb., in hermetically sealed tin cases, 
" through the Indian Parcels Post, and also in waterproof bags by the ordinary mail at is. syi. per lb. 
Our Indian Customers will kindly notify by which service they wish their postal parcels sent. 
XVIII In shipping plants to India, great care is exercised by us in selecting, preparing, and properly packing 
the same and our consignments have, on the whole, been very successful, bull, there are so many 
contingencies, that we cannot, in any way, hold ouiselves responsible for the condition in which tne 
plants or bulbs reach their destination. 
XIX. Our successful shipments of seeds to India have induced several of the Agricultural and Horticultural 
i Societies there to entrust us with the execution of their orders for distribution amongst the members. 
