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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1909. 
X H/EMANTHUS (The Blood-flower), it would not be possible to overrate the grand efifect of 
these nol)le plants, whether grown in the greenhouse or stove. 
Andromeda, a handsome new hybrid of H. Katharinse x H. magniflcus, ami the largest- 
llowercd and most vigorous growing of all. It inoduces in June immense heads of crimson 
flowers 6 6 
Kalbreyeri, a grand plant with immense heads of numerous flowers which are brilliant 
vermilion with golden anthers, very showy, ht. I ft y 6 
Katharinse, a magnificent plant of noble bearing, with large heads of brilliant orange- 
scarlet flowers, ht. 2 ft 4 6 
Nelsoni, a fine distinct species, having soft rosy pink flowers with yellow stamens, ht. I ft. 3 6 
puniceus, orange-scarlet, ht. 1 ft., each 3/6; COCCineuS, scarlet, ht, i ft 3 6 
HELLEBORUS NIGER Type (The White Christmas Rose), one of the most useful 
varieties, bearing pure white flowers from Uecember to March 
strong clumps full of flowei^buds, per doz. 10/6 & 15/- ; ij. & i 6 
altifolius true (syn. H. niger maximus), a very distinct and now rare Christmas Rose, 
producing in November and December very large flowers on long stalks, white tinged pink, 
or, if opened under glass, pure white, foliage dark green, stem red speckled per doz. 25/- 2 6 
angustiTolius true {syn. luvernis) (St. Brigid’s Christmas Rose). This is certainly 
the finest jjare white large-flowered Christmas Rose, and one of the hardiest and best growers ; 
the foliage is of a clear fresh green, and the snowy white flowers are produced from January 
to March per doz. 25/- 2 6 
Madame Fourcade, a fine white intermediate-flowering variety, coming in between 
nllifolius and the type strong dumps, Ir. 6rf. & 2 6 
HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS. See Hardy Plant Catalogue, //-rr on application. 
HEPATICA. 
Old English Flowers. 
These are charming Spring flowers, and have been favourites in English gardens from lime im- 
memorial. Established on shady banks, in beds, borders, and on rockwork, they are most beautiful in 
early Spying. The llepatica is a deep rooter and loves a deep loamy soil in somewhat shady and sheltered 
positions. Naturalised, the llepatica looks charming. Plant from Autumn to early Spring. 
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Blue Single plants^ per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Blue Double .....plants i 6 
Red Single .plants, per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Red Double ,, 5/6 o 6 
White Single, a very beautiful variety 
plantSy per doz 5/6 o 6 
White Double, a rare and beautiful variety 
with pure white double flowers. Award 
OF Merit R.II.S 5 6 
HIPPEASTRUM pratense fsyn. Habranthus pratensis), a very attractive bulbous 
plant producing in early Summer an umbel of showy Amaryllis-like brilliant scarlet flowers, 
lit. I ft. Recommended for pots in cold greenhouse or to plant outdoors 6 in. deep at foot 
ol a south wall, or in any other warm sunny situation 2/6 & 3 6 
HOMERIA collina (Bobartia), a beautiful Sparaxis-like plant, producing in May a profusion of 
orangc-red flowers with yellow centre, measuring 2^ inches across, ht. 2 ft., cultural treatment 
same as for Ixias per joo, 5/6 ; per doz. lod. 
Barr’s Choice Named Hyacinths. 
For Glasses, Jardinets, Bowls, Pots, and for Exhibition. 
Culture In Pots-— The soil should be a compost of good fibrous loam with a liberal addition 
of leaf-soil, sharp sand, and thoroughly well-decayed cow manure. Phytorkoma [see pa^e 92J may also 
be added at the rate of i lb. per bushel. The compost should be well mixed and left to stand some time 
before being used. New pots should be well soaked in water before use. 
In potting, barely cover the bulb, and let the soil be | in. below the rim of the pot, to allow for 
watering. Alter potting give one good watering and then place the pots outdoors on a bed of ashes, 
cover with six inches of cocoa fibre, and leave them exposed to all weathers. When the hulhs have well 
ruotedy and made about an inch of lop growth, they may be removed indoors, first into a subdued light, 
until the blanched foliage has attained its full green colour, and then into the sunniest situation at command 
in the greenhouse or conservatory. It is a good j>lan to place an inverted flower pot over the young 
growths for a few days after being removed from the plunging bed, as by so doing they are protected 
from possible draught. Abundance of air, a moderately moist atmosphere, and plenty of water at the 
roots are then necessary for early well developed flower-spikes. A dry or frosty atmosphere or a drauif^hty 
situation will cause the flower-buds to shrivel. Forcing should ony be done gently^ tlie temperature not 
exceeding 60 degrees. A too frequent fault made in forcing Hyacinths is that they arc subjected to 
heat before the bulbs are fully rooted. 
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angulosa, large single rich blue flowers 
plantSy per doz. 5/6 o 6 
)) alba, a pure while-flowered form 
of the handsome H. angulosay a 
valuable addition to this lovely 
family per doz. 10/6 i o 
,, lilacina grandiflora (new), 
large soft lilac flowers i 6 
,, rosea (new), large blush-rose 
flowers, very beautiful, doz. 10/6 i o 
