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C Y RTA NTH US — continued. 
Marian. See Novelty List, page 5. each 
sanguineus (Inanda Lily of the Kaffirs'), a grand species, having flowers nearly as large 
as a Vallota, rich blood-red, a splendid greenhouse plant, ht. I ft. ; very scarce. . .per doz. 48/- 
x DAHLIAS, Pot-grown Dry Roots, ready to send out in November. 
If these are started into growth early in March and grown on, they will bloom much earlier 
than plants from cuttings, a great advantage where Dahlias are required either for decoration in the 
garden or for cutting. A descriptive list of Dahlias can be had on application in January. 
Barr’s Choicest Double Dahlias, 12 varieties, 6/- and 9/- ; 6 varieties, 3/- and 4/6 
„ ,, Single Broad-Petal led Dahlias, 12 vars. 6/- ; 6 vars. 3/- 
Barr’s Double Cactus Dahlias, SO Choice varieties 25/-, 35/-, and 42/- 
„ „ „ „ 25 „ 10/6, 15/-, and 21/- 
„ „ „ „ 12 „ ,, ... 5 / 6 , 7 / 6 , and 10/6 
Barr’s Single Cactus Dahlias, 1 each 6 varieties 3 /- 
Barr’s Double Pompon Dahlias leach 12 vars. 6/-; 6 vars. 3/- 
DAFFODILS. See Daffodil Catalogue. 
DAFFODILS Nosegay or Polyanthus Narcissi. See page 62 . 
x DEUTZIA (Japanese Snow-flower) 
gracilis, a very elegant plant, bearing clusters of pure while flowers in profusion ; it may be 
forced gently for Spring decoration indoors Strong plants from open ground , cfd. & 
Strong plants in pots 
,, carminea. Sec Novelty List, page 5. 
Lemoinei, a new hybrid between D. gracilis and O. parvijloi'a ; flowers large and pure 
white, with yellow anthers, produced in profusion ; a fine introduction for border or rock- 
garden or to force in pots in the temperate house Strong plants from open ground 
Strong plants in pots 
x DICENTRA {syn. Dielytra), The Lyre Flower, for Forcing or Planting out. Very 
graceful pot-plants lor conservatory and room decoration, and valuable for cutting. I he 
elegant pendent branches are loaded with heart-shaped flowers, and furnished with the most 
graceful delicate green foliage. In shrubberies or shady borders, few plants in Summer 
are so attractive. Plant in half shade with a S.W. or W. aspect. 
spectabilis, beautiful rosy crimson, heart-shaped flowers, ht. if to 2 ft. 
extra strong dumps, per doz. 6/6 
,, alba, heart-shaped flowers of a pretty blush-white slightly shaded pink, 
ht. 1.) ft strong dumps, per doz. 15/- 
x ELISENA longipetala, a handsome warm greenhouse plant, bearing noble heads of large 
white flowers, ht. 3 ft 
ERANTHIS cilicica, a new Winter Aconite with flowers larger than those of E. hyemahs , 
and foliage more finely cut per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 
,, hyemalis. See Winter Aconite. 
EREMURUS, beautiful border plants of noble aspect. They delight in a half-shaded situation 
protected from the morning sun and sheltered from high winds ; a rich deep well-drained 
loamy soil should be given them. 
Bungei, flowers in July, yellow with orange-coloured anthers, covering one-third of the 
stems, quite hardy ; a handsome border plant, ht. 5 to 6 ft 
himalaicus, a most lovely species from the Himalayas, and one of the hardiest. It attains 
a height of 5 to 8 ft., bearing dense flower-spikes nearly 2 feet long of large snowy white 
flowers with golden anthers, from May to June 2 /6 & 
himrob, a grand hybrid from himalaicus X robus/us, flowering early and producing immense 
long flower spikes, densely clothed with large flowers of a beautiful blush shade, ht. 8 ft 
robustus, a lovely species, producing large stately spikes of flesh-coloured flowers in May 
and June, ht. 6 ft Roots according to size, each 5/6, 7/6 & 
,, Elwesia.nus, 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 Certificate R.II.S 7/ 6 & 
ERYTHRONIUM (Dog’s-Tooth Violets). 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 indicat es 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-drai ned situation. Plant the roots about 3 inches deep and surround with sand. 
These American Erythroniums will be sent out early in October, and should he Planted at 
once . The other Erythroniums can be supplied in September. 
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