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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1909. 
LEUCOJUM (Snowflake). 
(Spring:, Summer, & Autumn-Flowering:.) 
Leucojum vernum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of 
the earliest and most beautiful Spring flowers, handsome in 
outline and of elegant drooping habit. L. astiviwi and 
Hcrnandezti, the Summer Snowflakes, flower in April and 
May, and their elegant blossoms arc prized for bouquets. 
/,. autumnale and roseum are charming little graceful Snow- 
flakes, blooming in August and September ; they are best 
planted in pure .sand. L, trUhophyllum resembles autumnale 
in its graceful flowers, but blooms in Spring; plant in pure 
sand, and give cold frame treatment, keejiing it well moist 
while in growth. All the Snowflakes delight in shady situations. 
autumnale (Acis), white and pink flowers in c.acli 
Autumn, graceful in pots and on rockwork, etc., 
ht. 4 in. ; grow in pure sand in shade ; quite hardy 
per too, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3 — 
trichophyllum (Acis), pure white, a rare and 
very beautilul Spring- flowering species ; grow in moist 
sand, give cold frame or cool greenhouse treatment 
per doz. 3/6 o 4 
sestivum (Summer Snowflake), a handsome 
plant, bearing spikes of elegant drooping 
white flowers in May, which are greatly 
prized for cutting, ht. I.} ft. 
p. 1000, 45/- ; p. too, 5/- ; per doz. giA — 
,, ,, Smaller bulbs, for naturalisation 
LEUCOJUM .esTivuM. per 1000, 30/- ; per 100, 3/6 — 
Hernandezii {syn. pulchellum), elegant drooping while flowers in May, ht. ft 
per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2 
roseum (Acis), a pretty little autumn- blooming species from Corsica, bearing elegant little 
rose-coloured flowers, ht. 4 in per doz. 7/6 o 8 
vernum (Spring Snowflake), a favourite little early spring flower with drooping bell-shaped 
flowers, white with small green or yellow tip, ht. 4 to 6 in per too, 5/6 ; per doz. tor/. — 
vernum carpathicum (syn. Wagneri), a robust-growing variety of the Spring 
Snowflake, with larger flowers, white prettily tipped canary-yellow or green ; valuable for 
edgings, masses at foot of rockwork, and for naturalising in grass, etc. 
per 1000, 60/- ; per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. l/- — 
BARR’S BEAUTIFUL LILIES, 
For Naturalising in Flower and Shrubbery Borders, and for 
Greenhouse Decoration. 
For chasteness and beauty of colour and form, the Lily stands pre-eminent amongst hardy plants, 
and by a judicious selection of species a continuous display of bloom can be maintained in the flower garden 
or greenhouse from May to October. In the flower or shrubbery border they are most effective when 
planted in bold groups, while isolated clumps on lawns of the taller-growing Lilies produce a fine efTect. 
The flowers are greatly prized for cutting, as they mix well with other plants and remain fresh in water 
a long time. 
Many amateurs have feared to introduce into their gardens these beautiful flowers, imagining that 
their culture was too difficult, and beyond them. This, however, is not so. There are varieties which are 
of the simplest culture, such as Speciosum, Tigrinum, Elegans, Umhellatum, and the old Cottage Garden 
Lilies — Candidum and Croceum. Others require only a little attention as to soil and position, which can 
be arranged for in most gardens. 
General Hints on Culture. 
Lilies planted out-doors. — The conditions essential to success in growing Lilies may be generally 
summarised thus A cool rooting medium; Perfect drainage; and Shade from hot sun. 
These conditions can be readily fulfilled in the borders of Rhododendron and Azalea beds, or amongst the 
various subjects grown in the herbaceous and shrubbery border. In such positions the young Spring growths 
are protected from cold winds, and the ground is kept shaded and cool by the shade of the surrounding 
plants. This is especially needful in the case of those Lilies which make stem roots, as these are only 
developed freely in shade. On these roots, which are jrroduced at the base of the stem, the flower-head 
largely depends for its successful development, and the bulb for its preservation. As soon as they appear 
a light covering of good rich soil should be given, into which they can root freely. The chief stem-FOoting 
Lilies are indicated in the foliowing list thus S. There are others which are less dependent on these 
stem roots, which they only produce when the bulbs are planted on rich soil and in shade. 
In preparing the ground for Lilies loosen the soil to a depth of 2 feet or more, and add or fill in the 
necessary compost (see notes below). Plant the bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep, surrounding and covering them with 
sand, and then top-dress with a compost of light soil and well-decayed manure, working in pieces of burnt or 
charred wood. As growth advances a mulching of light rich soil should be occasionally given, and during 
the growing period the plants should be freely watered. In late autumn cut down the old flower-stems 
and give a light covering of leaves or cocoa fibre. 
