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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1913. 
E R E M U R US— continued. 
himrob, a grand hybrid from himalaicus X robustus, flowering early and producing immense 
long flower spikes, densely clothed with large flowers of a beautiful blush shade, ht. 8 ft., 2/6 & 
robustus, a lovely species, producing large stately spikes of flesh-coloured flowers in May 
and June, ht. 6ft Roots according to size, i/6, 2/6 & 
,, Elwesifinus, 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 & 
„ ,, albus, a magnificent variety, producing stately spikes 9 to 
10 ft. high, furnished well down the stem with large beautiful 
white flowers ; a grand border and exhibition plant 
“ Shelford,” a grand hybrid of Bungei X Olgcc with long handsome spikes of coppery 
yellow tinged red, ht. 5 to 7 ft 7/6 & 
Warei, a grand species of tall stately growth with a wonderfully long spike of flowers, coppery 
orange-red shaded bronze, very handsome, ht. J to 7 ft 17/6 & 
Seedlins Varieties, being crosses of himalaicus x robustus, producing long handsome 
flower spikes densely clothed with beautiful blush-coloured flowers, having yellow anthers, 
ht. 6 to 8 ft per doz. 15/- 
ERYTHRONIUM (Doe’s-Tooth Vioiets). 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 deeper) 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. 
-canis, 
purple, ht. J ft 
per 1000, 65/- ; 
per 100, 7/- ; 
per doz. i/- 
S ) 
rose, ht. J ft 
>. 5 %; 
»» 5/^ i 
„ lod. 
• » 
white, ht. i ft 
• SO/-; 
.. S/ 6 ; 
„ lod. 
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mixed colours 
.. 45 /-; 
.. 5 /-; 
„ 9 fl- 
»» 
Frans Hals, large-flowered purple, J ft. 
15/-; 
.. 2/3 
1 1 
Pepin, large-flowered rose 
ht. J ft 
8/6 
.. t /3 
» > 
La Neige, large-flowered white, ht. | ft.... 
>, 9/6 
» 1/4 
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mixed, large-flowered 
..per 1000, SS/- 
„ 6/- ; 
,, lod. 
americanum, flowers bright yellow, slightly dotted brown at base ; it grows best in damp 
shady places amongst grass, planted 6 inches deep, ht. J ft per doz. 4/6 
Acitrinum, a bold cream-coloured flower with bright yellow spots at the base of each 
petal, a fine species per doz. 5/6 
XRYTHRONIUH CALIFORNICUM. 
A caliTornicum {syn. £i£anteum), a most beauti- 
ful 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. J ft per 100, 17/6 ; per doz. 2/6 
A californicum White Beauty. See Novelty 
List, page 13 
eieanteum, see californicum. 
A grrandiflorum 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. | ft per 100, 30/- ; per doz. 4/- 
A Hartwefiii, a charming early-flowering species bearing 
large elegant very pale yellow flowers, foliage deep green, 
ht. J ft per 100, 18/6 ; per doz. 2/8 
A Hendersoni, a gem amongst Dog's-Tooth Violets, 
flowers pale lilac, with purple centre, surrounded by 
narrow yellow ring, very beautiful, ht. J ft. 
per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- 
A revolutum (trae), (Baker), large flowers opening blush or pink, and changing to rosy 
purple, foliage slightly mottled, ht. ^ ft. per doz. 4/6 
each 
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