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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1913. 
ALLIUM — continued. each— i. d 
pedemontanum (syn. narcissiflorum), rose-purple, drooping bell-shaped flowers in 
clusters, be.iutiful and very distinct, lit. J ft. Award ok Merit R.II.S per doz. 5/6 o 6 
pulchellum, graceful heads of bright rosy purple flowers, in July, lit. J ft ,, 7/6 o 8 
I, flavum, small canary-yellow flowers in graceful drooping umbels, very 
charming. July-flowering, ht. J ft per doz. 4/6 o 5 
Rosenbachianum, producing large round heads of purple-rose flowers, a very showy 
variety, ht. 2^ ft per doz. 7/6 o 8 
roseum, bearing umbels of bright rose-coloured flowers, ht. I ft. ... per 100, 7/6 ; „ 1/3 o 2 
triquetrum, white, striped green, pretty droopingumbels, ht. I ft. ,, 12/6; „ 1/9 o 2 
zebdanense, producing umbels of pure white flowers on slender erect stems, in May, 
ht. i^- ft per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4 
M.any other species of Alliums can also be supplied. 
X ALSTRCMERIA, these beautiful “Peruvian Lilies” are easy to cultivate, and produce in 
Summer abundance of showy attractive flowers, which last long in water when cut. They 
like a well-drained light soil and a sunny situation. Aiirantiaca. chilensis, and lutea produce 
a most brilliant effect in the flower border. Plant with the top 6 inches below the surface, 
by preference close to a south wall or hedge, and protect, the first Winter, with leaves or 
litter. They should be allowed to remain undisturbed, so as to become well established. 
Pekgrina, Pulchra, and I'evolula are more tender, and delight in hot dry sunny situations, 
such as under a south wall, and require protection in winter ; they also make fine plants for 
a cool greenhouse. 
aura.ntia.ca (syn. aurea), handsome flowers ranging from rich to dark orange, spotted 
carmine, very showy and valuable for cutting ; it should be grouped in every herbaceous 
border, ht. 3 ft per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 o 2 
ChilensiS hybrida, mixed, beautiful shades of rose, crimson, yellow, buff, and blush, 
with orange-yellow and crimson markings, ht. 2 ft per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 o 2 
lutea, bright yellow flowers spotted carmine, very pretty, ht. 3 ft. ... ,, 10/6; ,, 1/6 o 2 
pelegfrina alba, white, very chaste and beautiful, ht. I ft J4/6 ; ,, 2/- o 3 
,, rosea, rose, beautifully spotted, ht. i ft 14/6 ; ,, 2/- o 3 
psittacina (The Parrot Flower), bright crimson, splashed green and mahogany, ht. 2 ft. 
per too, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 o 2 
pulchra (syn. tricolor), white and yellow, blotched crimson, ht. i ft. 
per 100, 30/- ; ,, 4/3 ° 5 
revoluta, large heads of orange-red flowers, very handsome ,, 21/-; ,, 3/- o 4 
X AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum), choice Greenhouse Varieties. These are 
magnificent in the conservatory, and with management may be had in bloom for many months. 
Culture. — P ot up the bulbs from December to March, and plunge the pots to the rim in a 
gentle, steady, moist bottom heat ; thus treated, a vigorous leaf-growth is produced, and a strong 
stem with a fine umbel of large flowers secured. In the absence of bottom heat they do well in an 
ordinary greenhouse or sunny sitting-room window if potted up in February. 
Barr’s Choice Unnamed Hybrids, extra strong flowering bulbs, /rrrz.inri’z-r are 
to he satisfied with the fiowers, and have a good chance of getting new varieties of exceptional 
beauty per doz. 30/- ; each 2/9 
Mag^nificent Lar£fe-f 1 owered Named Amaryllis. 
12 magnificent exhibition varieties 7 o I 12 extra fine named varieties 5 o 
6 ,, ,, ,, 4 o o 1 12 good showy named ,, 36/-, 45/- & 330 
Extra choice new varieties ... each 15/-, 21/-, 30/- & 42/- 
AMARYLLIS. Various Species. 
Belladonna (The Belladonna Lilyl, bearing in Autumn umbels of beautiful large delicate 
pale rose flowers, ht. 21 in. If planted in light soil (the top 6 inches deep) against a warm south 
wall, it will establish itself and bloom freely every year per doz. 7/6 & 10/6 ; each Sd. & i/- 
,, ,, Extra Large Bulbs per doz. 15/- ; each 1/6 
Belladonna purpurea maxima, a remarkably beautiful variety bearing handsome 
bold umbels of large deep rose-coloured flowers, 9 to 10 on an umbel, delicately hyacinth- 
scented, and flowering 2 to 3 weeks before the common Belladonna Lily, lit. 3 ft. It is a 
very vigorous grower and is quite hardy planted ag.iinsta warm south wall. ..per doz. 10/6 ; each i/- 
Barr's Lawn Grasses for September Sowing. 
Lawns should be renovated in September, after the wear and tear of Summer, sowing at the rate 
of I lb. per 100 square yards. For prices, etc, see page 2 of cover. 
