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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1908. 
FRITILLARIA — continued. each— r. d 
cocci nea, a remarkably showy species of very elegant growth and bearing handsome red 
flowers with recurving petals; more easily grown than F. recut va, per loo, 30/- ; per doz. 4/- o 5 
Elwesii, a beautiful species, with large bright green bell-shaped flowers reflexed at mouth, 
delicately blotched reddish brown, ht. 1 ft per 100, 40/- j per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Guicciardi, maroon-purple and green, distinct and pretty, ht. 1 ft „ 7/6 o 8 
imperialis. See below. 
kamschatica (The Black Lily), producing elegant pyramidal spikes of handsome black 
flowers in May, very striking, ht. J ft 2 6 
lanceolata, flowers curiously mottledgreen, brown, and yellow, distinct, ht. I ft., p. doz. 8/6 o 9 
,, gracilis, flowers dark brown mottled, pretty, ht. x ft 8/6 o 9 
libanotica, deep glaucous green foliage, flowers lilac and pale yellow, ht. i§ ft., per doz. 6/6 o 7 
oranensis, a very handsome and distinct Algerian species, flowers dark maroon and green, 
hi- 1 ft per doz. 10/6 1 o, 
persica (The Persian Lily), from Mount Ararat, with spikes of numerous dusky brown, 
small bell-shaped flowers, ht. 2 ft per 100, 17/6 ; per doz. 2/6 o 3 
pluriflora, true, remarkably distinct and beautiful, of very graceful habit, flowers pale 
rosy purple, very early. It delights in shade with protection from cutting winds, per doz. 7/6 o 8 
porttica, large bells, yellowish green, flushed rose, inside green with dark spots, ht. 1 ft. 
per doz. 6/6 o 7 
pudica, small deep golden-yellow bell-shaped fragrant flowers, in April, ht. a ft. ,, 7/6 o 8 
pyrenaica, large elegant plum-coloured bells reflexing at mouth, inside olive colour, 
beautifully reticulated brown, a most handsome plant, ht. 1 J ft.... per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4 
recurva, this beautiful species with its orange-scarlet drooping bells should have a place in 
every collection of choice plants, ht. 1 ft targe bulbs, per too, 40/- ; per doz. 5/6 o 6 
,, ,, ,, monster bulbs ,, 7/6 o 8 
Thunbergii, a very distinct species with cream-coloured flowers. ..per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. 1/- — 
Whittallii (new), flowers beautifully tesselated inside and oat with reddish brown on a 
yellowish olive ground. First-Class Certificate R.H.S per 100, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3 
FRITILLARIA imperialis— the Crown Imperial. 
The Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is a stately hardy border-plant, very effective 
in Spring, especially when grouped in woodlands, wild gardens, orchards, etc. Its tall, 
stout, leafy stem terminates in a cluster of large drooping bell-shaped flowers, surmounted 
by a whorl of fresh green leaves. For forming 
bold groups in the permanent border or on 
lawns it is of great value, and should be 
allowed to remain undisturbed. To obtain 
the best success, plant the bulbs in September, 
the top 4 to 5 inches helow the surface, and 
by preference on their sides, to prevent 
moisture accumulating in the centre. They 
flourish in a good deep loam. We offer specially 
strong selected bulbs, superior to what are 
usually sold, and which we hope will all 
bloom the first season. The Crown Imperial, 
however, is a plant which requires to become 
established to do well. 
Deep Orange-red, very showy, ht. 3 ft. 
per doz. 4/6 0 5 
,, ,, extra large bulbs ,, 6/6 o 7 
Fol.-variegatis, orange-red flowers, grace- 
ful variegated foliage, ht. 3 ft.... per doz. 8/6 o 9 
Giant Red, handsome orange-red flowers 
of immense size, ht. 3J ft per doz. 18/6 1, 9 
Giant Yellow, bearing large handsome 
yellow flowers, ht. 35 ft per doz. 18/6 I 9 
Orange Brilliant, bearing a handsome 
head of large open flowers of a pretty orange- 
buff shade, very showy per doz. 8/6 o 9 
Mixed, various shades, suitable for naturalising 
fritillaria imperialis (crown imperial). strong selected bulbs, per doz. 7/6 — 
