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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1909. 
EREMURUS — contintted, each— j. 
“ Shelford,” a grand hybrid of Bungei X Olga with long handsome spikes of coppery 
yellow tinged red, ht. 5 to 7 ft 12 
Wa.rei, a grand species of tall stately growth with a wonderfully long spike of flowers, coppery 
orange-red shaded bronze, very handsome, ht. 5 to 7 ft 25 
Seedlin£ Varieties, being crosses of himalaicus X robustus, producing long handsome 
flower spikes densely clothed with blush-coloured flowers, ht. 6 to. 8 ft per doz. 15;- I 
ERYTHRONIUM (Dos’s-Tooth VioietS). In Spring there is no prettier sight than 
a mass or edging of Dog’s-Tooth Violets, with their prettily variegated foliage and 
graceful Cyclamen-like flowers. Naturalised in grass they present a charming picture. 
A indicates the large handsome American varieties strongly recommended for choice 
positions in the rock-garden or for pot-culture ; they all prefer a partially shaded and 
moist but well-drained situation. Plant the roots about 6 to 12 inches deep (the lighter the 
soil the deeper) and surround with sand . 
These American Erythroniums will be sent out early in October, and should be planted at 
once. The other Erythroniums can be supplied in September. 
purple, ht. i ft 
.per 1000, 50/- ; 
per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. 
lod. 
rose, ht. J ft 
»» 3 S/* » 
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4/-; „ 
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white, ht. i ft 
■ 35/-; 
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mixed colours 
. .. 35/-; 
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4/- : 
yd. 
Frans Hals, large-flowered purple, i ft. 
if 
12/6 ; » 
1/9 
Pepin, large-flowered rose. 
ht. J ft 
if 
8/6 ; „ 
1/3 
La Neige, large-flowered white, ht. ^ ft.... 
it 
8/6; „ 
1/3 
mixed, large-flowered 
..per 1000, 45/- 
it 
5/- : 
<)d. 
americanum, flowers bright yellow, slightly dotted brown at base ; it grows best in damp 
shady places amongst grass, planted 6 inches deep, ht. J ft per doz. 3/6 
Acitrinum, a bold cream-coloured flower with bright yellow spots at the base of each 
petal, a fine species per doz. 4/6 
A californicum {.syn. g;iganteum), a most beautiful species, bearing on one stem 
numerous large and elegant flowers of a delicate pale chrome-yellow, with orange markings 
in centre; foliage handsomely mottled, ht. J ft. Special cheapojffer, per too, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 
,, „ „ A few very targe roots „ 30/-; „ 4/- 
see californicum. 
A £randiflorum robustum, flowers of a bright buttercup-yellow, some having white 
anthers, others red, foliage rich green without any spotting ; a fine robust-growing species, 
ht. J ft per too, 27/6 ; per doz. 3/9 o 
A Hartwefifi, a charming early-flowering species bearing large elegant very pale yellow 
flowers, foliage deep green, ht. ^ ft per too, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 
A Hendersoni, a gem amongst Dog's-Tooth Violets, flowers pale lilac, with purple centre, 
surrounded by narrow yellow ring, very beautiful, ht. J ft per too, 27/6 ; per doz. 3/9 O 
A revolutum (true), (Baker), large flowers opening blush or pink, and changing to rosy 
purple, foliage slightly mottled, ht. ^ ft per too, 27/6 ; per doz. 3/9 o 
A „ tiohnsoni, one of the most beautiful of the American Dog’s-Tooth 
Violets. The flowers have elegantly reflexing petals, and are of a charming 
bright rose with yellow centre and golden anthers, ht. ^ ft. Award of 
Merit, R.H.S per doz. 6/6 o 
A „ Pink Beauty Crop failed 
A ,, Watsoni (The Victoria Easter Lily), a charming species with very large 
creamy white flowers, with golden central ring, foliage usually mottled 
brown, ht. J ft per doz. 4/6 o 
A Mixed American Large-Flowered Dog’s-Tooth Violets, all very beautiful, recom- 
mended for naturalising in shady and moist situations. 
Special cheap offer, per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 — 
EUCHARIS amazonica (The White Amazon Lily), the snow-white flowers of this 
handsome stove-plant are deliciously fragrant, and are much used for bouquets and wreaths, 
ht. ft Strong bulbs, \iex doz. 21/- 2 
• EUCOMIS punctata. See our Spring Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers. 
FREESIA. Freesias are prized for their delightfully fragrant graceful flowers, which last longer 
in water than almost any other flower. Pot up the corms from August to October, 6 in a 5-inch 
pot, or 12 in a 7-inch to make a better display. The tops of the bulbs should be buried 2 inches 
below the surface of the soil, which should be a compost of good mellow loam, well-decayed 
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