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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1911. 
EREMURUS — continued. each — d 
robustus, a lovely species, producing large stately spikes of flesh-coloured flowers in May 
and June, ht. 6 ft Roots according to size, each 2/6, 3/6 & 5 6 
,, Elwesianus, a grand variety, bearing in Summer noble and stately spikes, 
crowded with large beautiful flesh-coloured flowers, delicately 
scented, ht. 6 to 10 ft. Awarded First-Class Certifi- 
cate R.H.S 3/6 & 5 6 
„ ,, albus. -S'«r Novelty List, 7. 
“Shelfbrd,” a gr.md hybrid of Bungei X Oigce with long handsome spikes of coppery 
yellow tinged red, ht. 5 to 7 ft 12 6 
Warei, 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 o 
Seedlins Varieties, being crosses of himalaicus X robustus, producing long handsome 
flower spikes densely clothed wiih blush-coloured flowers, ht. 6 to 8 ft per doz. 15 - t 6 
ERYTHRONIUM (Dosi’s-Tooth Violets). 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 deener) 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. 
Dens-canis, purple, ht. J ft per 1000, 60/- ; per too, 6/6; per doz. i/- 
, rose, ht. J ft 
, 
42/- ; 
„ 4/6 : 
„ Sd. 
, white, ht. J ft 
, 
. 42/- : 
>. 4/6 : 
„ Sd. 
, mixed colours 
45/- : 
tt S/‘ I 
„ 9 '- 
, Frans Hals, large-flowered 
purple, i ft. 
,, 12/6; 
.. 1/9 
, Pepin, large-flowered rose. 
ht. ^ 
ft 
„ 8/6; 
.. 1/3 
, La Neigre, large-flowered white 
ht. J ft.... 
„ 8/6; 
.. 1/3 
, mixed, large-flowered 
per 
1000, ss/- 
6/-: 
,, lod. 
americanum, flowers bright yellow, slightly dotted brown at b.ase ; it grows best in damp 
shady places amongst grass, planted 6 inches deep, ht. J ft per doz. 4/6 o 5 
Acitrinum, a bold cream-coloured flower with bright yellow spots at the base of each 
petal, a fine species per doz. 4/6 o 5 
A californicum Isyn. g^isanteuml, 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. 5 ft. Special cheapoffer, per 100, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3 
caliTornicum White Beauty. See Novelty List, page 7. 
KiCranteum, see californicum. 
A grandiflorum 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 4 
A Hartwegi, a charming early-flowering species bearing large elegant very pale yellow 
flowers, foliage deep green, ht. J ft per lOO, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 o 3 
A Hendersoni, a gem amongst Dog's-Tooth Violets, flowers pale lilac, with purple centre, 
surrounded by narrow yellow ring, very be.autiful, ht. J ft per loo, 27/6 ; per doz. 3/9 o 4 
A revolutum (true), (Baker), large flowers opening blush or pink, and changing to rosy 
purple, foli.age slightly mottled, ht. 5 ft per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6 o 4 
A „ Johnson!, 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. J ft. Award of 
Merit, R.H.S per doz. 8/6 o 9 
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 100, 27/6 ; per doz. 3/9 o 4 
A Mixed American Large-Flowered Dog’s-Tooth Violets, recommended for naturalising 
in shady and moist situations per lOO, 12/6; per doz. 1/9 — 
Annuals for Autumn Sowing. 
List of Hardy Annuals suitable for September sowing in the open for early Spring display, sent on application. 
