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BARR'S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1913. 
Winter 8 Early Spring-Flowering Bulbs 
FOR CULTURE IN VASES AND BOWLS 
In Barr’s New Peat-fibre Mixture 
A charming effect can be obtained by growing spring-flowering bulbs in fancy vases 
and bowls, with or without drainage holes, by simply using our specially prepared Peat- 
flbpe, Shell and Chapcoal Mixture (35. 6if. per bushel, ir. per peck, ready for use); 
the mixture is light, clean, and nice to handle, and remains sweet (an important matter 
where the vases have no drainage holes) ; indeed, it is in every way preferable for growing 
bulbs in fancy bowls and vases for indoor decoration, being not only cleaner, but a 
warmer and better moisture-holding medium. 
We recommend for culture in bowls or vases the following: — Roman and Italian 
Hyacinths, Miniature and Liarg'e-flowered Hyacinths (especially those specially 
prepared for early forcing). Daffodils, Polyanthus and Poetaz Narcissi, Due Van Thol 
and May-flowering Tulips, Chionodoxas, Crocuses, Freesias, Frltlllarlas, Irises 
Alata, Reticulata^ and Persica, Muscarl Azureum, Early Scillas, Snowdrops, Jonquils, 
and Retarded Lilies of the Valley. If bowls of Retarded Lilies ol the Valley are 
planted fortnightly during Autumn, a succession of these beautiful flowers can be 
maintained from September to Christmas. 
Full Cultural Directions on page 3. 
Barr’s 21/- Collection of Bulbs for Bowls and Vases 
Containing a judicious selection of Bulbs for growing in the Pe.vt- fibre Mixture 
and which will give a succession of bloom from late Autumn and Spring. 
All extra large 
12 White Roman Hyacinths 
6 „ Italian „ 
6 Shell-Pink Italian Hyacinths 
6 Miniature Hyacinths, specially prepared fer 
early flowering, in 2 colours 
6 Large-flowered Hyacinths for later flower- 
ing, in 2 colours 
12 Lily of the Valley, retarded crowns 
6 Daffodil Obvallaris 
6 „ Queen of Spain 
6 ' „ Albicans 
6 „ Empress 
6 Single Jonquil 
6 Campanelle Jonquil 
3 Polyanthus Narcissus Snowflake 
3 „ „ Gloriosus 
selected Bulbs 
3 Polyanthus Narcissus Grand Soleil d’Or 
3 Poetaz Narcissus Elvira 
6 Crocus, large-flowered purple 
6 „ „ white 
6 „ „ yellow 
6 Chionodoxa Luciliss 
6 Elwesii Giant Snowdrops 
6 Muscari Azureum 
6 Freesia refracta 
3 Fritillaria Meleagris Alba 
3 „ „ Orion 
6 Darwin Tulip Clara Butt 
6 „ „ Pride of Haarlem 
6 Cottage Tulip Mrs. Moon 
6 „ „ Inglescombe Pink 
Barr s 10/6 Collection of Bulbs for Bowls and Vases 
All extra large 
6 White Roman Hyacinths 
3 „ Italian „ 
3 Shell-Pink Italian Hyacinths 
3 Miniature Early Hyacinth Pink 
3 Large flowered Hyacinth Blue 
6 Lily of the Valley, retarded crowns 
6 Daffodil Obvallaris 
6 „ Empress 
6 Single Jonquil 
selected Bulbs 
3 Polyanthus Narcissus Grand Soleil d’Or 
3 „ „ Snowflake 
6 Crocus, large-flowered purple 
6 „ „ white 
6 Elwesii Giant Snowdrops 
6 Muscari Azureum 
3 Fritillaria Orion 
6 Darwin Tulip Clara Butt 
6 Cottage „ Mrs. Moon 
CotteUions similar to above made up speciatly to any desired vatue to meet eustomers individuat 
requirements. 
