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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1915. 
SC I LL A S — continued. 
Hispanica. Blue Queen, fine pyramidal erect spike of porcelain-blue bells, 
robust grower, ht. 15 in , very free flowering per 1000, 35/- 
,, Emperor, large handsome spikes of campanulate bells, beautiful pale blue 
with deeper blue stripes, very effective per 1000, 50/- 
,, Irish Beauty (new), a charming variety producing handsome spikes of 
pretty soft rosy mauve bells 
,, Rosalind, clear soft rose-pink bells, large spike, fine robust grower, 
ht. 14 in 
,, Rose Queen, pretty lilac-rose, ht. 15 in per 1000, 50/- 
per 100 perdoz. 
s. d. s. d 
4 0...0 7 
5 6...0 10 
10 6... 1 6 
12 6. ..1 9 
5 6...0 10 
Pat u I a, of robust tall habit with bold spikes of large campanulate open flowers. 
,, Excelsior, producing large handsome spikes of very large bells, delicate 
lavender striped blue, strong sturdy habit, handsome, ht. 16 in. 
Extra large bulbs , per 1000, 60/- 6 6...1 o 
,, Snow Queen, bold handsome spikes of large solid white campanulate 
flowers, ht. 16 in 15 0...2 3 
Nutans, with arching stems and drooping bells* 
,, Blue. See English Blue Bells, below. 
,, carnea, delicate pale blush-pink, very pretty and free-flowering 5 6...0 10 
,, rosea, grandiflora (syn. Robin Hood), pale flesh-pink, ht. 14 in. 
per iooo, 35/- 4 0...0 7 
,, rubra. See English Red Bells, below. 
English Blue Bells (Scilla nutans or festalis), gracefully arching stems with 
dark violet-blue bells, robust grower, ht. 14 in per 1000, 42/- 4 6...0 8 
,, Red Bells (Scilla nutans rubra), flowers deep pink ... ,, 60/- 6 6...1 o 
,, White Bells (Scilla nutans alba grandiflora), bells pure white on a 
gracefully arching stem, ht. 14 in per 1000, 35/- 4 0...0 7 
Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalising in shrubberies, etc. 
per 1000, 32/6 3 6...0 6 
SNOWDROP. See Galanthus, page 33. SNOWFLAKE. See Leucojum, page 53. 
SOLOMON’S SEAL. See Polygonatum, page 69. 
SPAR AX IS (African Harlequin Flower). It would be difficult to conceive colours more 
gorgeous and striking than are represented in this flower. It has a compact growth, -J ft. 
high, and is a gem in every way, for pots, rockwork, etc. Culture same as for Ixias. 
6 bulbs each of 8 beautiful distinct varieties, 3/- s . d 
Scarlet Gem, very fine. See Novelty List, page 11 per 100, 7/6; perdoz. 1 3 
Barr’s Beautiful Mixture, of varied colours ,, 3/6; ,, 06 
SPARAXIS pulcherrima (syn. Dierama), having an elegant grassy foliage and graceful 
arching flower stems, 3 to 5 feet high, bearing beautiful purplish rose bell-shaped flowers ; it 
is hardy in dry sunny sheltered positions, and when once established flowers freely. Plant 
from October to February per doz. 10/6; each 1 o 
SPIR/EA (The Meadow Sweet), for Forcing or Planting Out. In forcing, a 
moist atmosphere and abundance of 70a ter at the roots are necessary. The pots there I ore 
should be stood in saucers of water. Iij shady or moist borders out-doors, and at the margin 
of streams and ponds, Spiraeas are all very decorative plants. 
t®' The Spiraeas we offer are all strong- clumps. each- 
japonica {syn. Astilbe japonica), white, ht. 2 ft per doz. 6/- 
,, compacta multiflora, with large dense white flower spikes, ht. ij ft. 
per doz. 61- 
palmata (syn. digitata), large clusters of rose-crimson flowers, ht. 2 ft ,, 7/6 
,, elegans, producing plumes of charming light-pink flowers, ht. 2 J- ft. ,, 7/6 
astilboidcs, dense drooping plumes of snowy white flowers, ht. 2 ft ,, 7/6 
,, floribunda, lovely panicles of feathery white flowers, ht. 21 in. ,, 7/6 
,, longifolia, elegant arching plumes of white flowers, ht. 2b ft. ,, 7/6 
lobata (syn. Yenusta), the “Queen of the Prairie,” producing fine plumes of attractive 
rose-coloured flowers, a showy and handsome border plant, ht. 3 ft. per doz. 7/6 
,, magnifica, a handsome new form with brilliant rose-coloured flowers; 
a fine robust grower per doz. 8/6 
Peach Blossom 
Queen Alexandra 
/These are now classed under Astilbe, seepage 13.. 
For Retarded Spiraeas, see page 14. 
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