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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1908. 
Among the many gems which lend themselves to wild gardening and naturalising, we would specially 
mention the following : — 
Wood Anemones ( see page 16), including the exquisite Anemone Robinsoniana and the deeper 
blue and slightly taller Anemone apennina and blanda ; one must see these lovely flowers nestling 
in grass or against the roots of large trees, to appreciate them fully. 
Alliums { page 12). Amongst these we would mention Allium Moly , with its bright yellow flowers, 
thriving anywhere ; also the graceful little Allium neapolitanum , so useful for shady corners. 
Anthericums (see below), very graceful and decorative in grass. 
Asphodelus luteus and ramosus (page n), two fine plants for naturalising in grass. 
Ornithogalums (page 67), flowering freely anywhere, and producing a very beautiful effect when 
dibbled in on banks and blended with Tulips, Muscaris, etc. 
Tulips. These may often be naturalised on banks where, in the same locality, if planted on the level 
they die out. Tulipa sylvestris and the dainty little Tulipa persica may be naturalised almost any- 
where ; the May-flowering Cottage Tulips (page 81) should be freely used for naturalising, 
especially Picotee, Parisian Yellow, macrospila, Gcsneriaua, Bouton d'or, etc. Plant at least 6 to 
9 inches deep. AH Tulips thrive best in partial shade and where sheltered from keen winds. 
Wood Hyacinths (Late Scillas) (page 71) should be planted freely in shady walks ; they soon 
make themselves at home and seed plentifully, with the result of much beautiful variation in form 
and character. Under pine and fir trees they may be naturalised with success. 
Fritillaries (page 29). The purple and white Snakeshead Fritillaries (F. tne/eagris) are found growing 
wild in a few districts in England, and thus seen form a charming picture, full of grace and beauty. 
For shady corners they will be greatly appreciated, also when naturalised in grass. 
Dog’s Tooth Violets (Erythronium dens-canis, page 28) are lovely little subjects for shady 
places where the grass is not too rank. 
Crocuses. In grass the bright fresh colours of spring Crocuses contrast charmingly with their carpet 
of green. The beauty of C. speciosus (page 25) in September must strike every observer, while 
C. Tommasinianus (page 25) produces a lovely effect in February and March. 
Ch ionodoxas (page 21) are amongst the most beautiful of early blue flowers, and should be largely 
used where the grass is kept short and not allowed to grow too coarse. C. Luciliit and sardensis are 
followed by the beautiful C. grandiflora and Tmolusii. 
Scillas, early-flowering (page 70), such as sibirica, sibirica alba, bifolia, amoena, etc., all charming 
little subjects for naturalising. 
Muscari (page 64) “ Heavenly Blue ” may be termed the Queen ok Blue Flowers; for a distant 
effect, massed on grassy banks or grouped for colour, it has no equal. M. botryoides coeruleum and 
its varieties, flowering earlier than Heavenly Blue, are also charming little subjects to naturalise. 
Daffodils. For these favourite flowers, we refer readers to our Daffodil Catalogue. 
System of Planting, Arranging, etc. 
In the grouping of Bulbs for naturalisation avoid anything approaching formality, and let the arrange- 
ment be a free and unconventional one. A good plan is to scatter the bulbs loosely from the hand and 
plant them where they happen to fall, thus forming irregular sweeps and breaks of colour here and there. 
The System of Planting. — For planting bulbs in grass we have had a Bulb Planter specially 
made, and by its use much time is saved and the turf is not spoilt. Particulars as to its use are given on 
page 9. In shrubbery borders and in hard ground our special Bulb Dibber should always be used, the 
planting taking place after the first autumn rains ; a hole is made the requisite depth, some fresh soil put 
in, and then the bulb inserted, after which the hole is filled up. 
In Selecting Positions the first consideration should be what best suits the subjects to be 
planted : too often shade-loving plants are found struggling for existence in full sun, and vice versa. In the 
following pages at the heading of each family we indicate as far as possible its cultural requirements. 
In planting beneath trees select spots where the soil is deepest and the drip least, which means avoiding 
the main branches or arms. 
Cutting of Grass. — It is advisable that this be done as late in September as possible, so as to 
ensure it being short at the time the bulbs flower. In meadowland Spring-flowering bulbs in no way affect 
the hay crop, which may be cut at the usual season. 
§ Indicates those flowers which will thrive in shady places, under trees, on shady banks, 
etc., or may be planted in the open border. 
* indicates those bulbs, etc., which are essentially wood plants, and should only be grown 
in shady situations. 
For full descriptions see body of Catalogue. 
per per per 
1000 100 doz. 
s. d. s. d. s. d 
£ Allium Moly, yellow 21 o... 2 3...0 4 
§ ,, neapolitanum, pure white 30 o... 3 6...0 6 
£ Anemone, single, fine mixed 27 6... 3 0...0 5 
§ ,, double mixed 45 o... 5 0...0 9 
§ ,, single “Bride, "snow-white 21 o... 2 3...0 4 
§ ,, fulgens, dazzling scarlet ...60 o... 6 6...1 o 
§ ,, apennina, pale blue 40 o... 4 6...0 8 
§ , ,, alba, white — ... 6 6...1 o 
§ ,, blanda taurica, mostly 
pale blue 70 o... 7 6.. 1 3 
per per per 
1000 100 doz. 
s. d. s d. s. d 
§ Anemone Japonica, white — ...25 0...4 o 
§ „ ,, rose — ...25 0...4 o 
§ ,, ,, crimson... — ...40 0...5 6 
* ,, nemorosa, double white... — ... 9 6...1 4 
* „ ,, single white ... — ... 7 6...1 3 
* ,, palmata, yellow — ...21 0...3 o 
* ,, ,, alba, white — ...12 6...1 9 
* ,, ranunculoides, yellow — ... 4 6...0 8 
§Anthericum Liliago (St. Ber- 
nard’s Lily), flowers 
snow-white — ...35 0...5 o 
