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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1915. 
ALLIUM - continued. each— i. d 
Rosen bach ianum, producing large round heads of purple-rose flowers, a very showy 
variety, ht. 2j ft per doz. 7/6 o 8 
roseum, bearing umbels of bright rose-coloured flowers, ht. 1 ft. ... per 100, 10/6 ; ,, 1602 
triquetrum, white, striped green, pretty drooping umbels, ht. 1 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, 12/6; per doz. 1/9 o 2 
Many other species of Alliums can also be supplied. 
x ALSTROMERIA, 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. Aurantiaca , chilcnsis, and hitea produce 
a most brilliant effect in the flower border. Plant from November to March 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. Pelegrina and Pulchra 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. 
a.ura.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, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2 
chilensis hybrida, mixed, beautiful shades of rose, crimson, yellow, buff, and blush, 
with orange-yellow and crimson markings, ht. 2 ft per too, 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 
pelegrina alba, white, very chaste and beautiful, ht. 1 ft ,, 12/6; ,, 1/9 o 2 
,, rosea, rose, beautifully spotted, ht. 1 ft ,, 12/6; ,, 1/9 o 2 
psittacina (The Parrot Flower), bright crimson, splashed green and mahogany, ht. 2 ft. 
per 100, 12/6; per doz. 1/9 o 2 
pulchra (syn. tricolor), white and yellow, blotched crimson, ht. 1 ft ,, 5/6 o 6 
x AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum), choice Greenhouse Varieties. These are 
magnificent in the conservatory, and with management may he 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 , purchasers are sure 
to be satisfied wit/i the flowers, and have a good chance of getting new varieties of exceptional 
beauty per doz. 30/- ; each 2/9 
Magnificent Large-flowered Named Amaryllis. 
12 magnificent exhibition varieties 7 o I 12 extra fine named varieties £5 5 o 
6 ,, ,, ,, 4 o o I 12 good showy named ,, 36/-, 45/- & 330 
Extra choice new varieties ... each 15/-, 21/-, 30/- & 42/- 
AMARYLLIS - Various Species. 
Belladonna (The Belladonna Lily), bearing in Autumn umbels of beautiful large delicate 
pale rose flowers, shading down to white at centre, 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 9 d. & 1/- 
,, ,, 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, ht. 3 ft. It is a 
very vigorous grower and is quite hardy planted against a warm south wall. ..per doz. 15/- ; each 1/6 
See also Novelty List, page 9. 
Barr’s Hardy Plant Catalogue 
For the best Hardy Perennials, Alpines, Rock Plants, Climbers and Hardy Aquatics, with many 
useful notes on culture. Post free. 
