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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1906. 
BARR’S NEW “PRIZE-WINNING” EXHIBITION HYACINTHS. 
A very careful selection of a few of the finest Hyacinths for Exhibitors. 
We have selected these varieties out of many hundreds, as being specially suitable for exhibition on 
account of their grand spikes of fine form, their large bells and beautiful colours. .Several of them are 
new varieties, and a great advancement on existing kinds. Most of them have been awarded prizes and 
certificates of merit. 
k indicates those sorts which should be selected where the bulbs are required for growing in glasses. 
3 each of 12 Magnificent Exhibition Hyacinths, £ 2 2r. 
1 „ 12 „ „ „ 15/- P erd T ? ch , 
Avalanche, producing broad erect spikes of beautiful snowy white flowers 12 0...1 3 
Black Prince (3), large, compact spike, violet-black, handsome 12 0...1 3 
k Bluebell (2), large bold spike with large light porcelain-blue bells, shaded silvery 
white towards centre 7 6...0 8 
Blush Perfection (3), semi-double, delicate flesh colour — ...2 o 
k Blush Queen, immense spike, and bells of a lovely soft blush-rose 7 6...0 8 
Cantab, beautiful light blue 7 6...0 8 
Cardinal Wiseman (4), charming light rose-pink 7 6...0 8 
q. City of Haarlem (2), pure yellow, large handsome spike, very beautiful. Award 
of Merit R.H.S iS 0...1 8 
Distinction (3), maroon-crimson, shaded black, very handsome 9 0...0 10 
4 ' Duke of Clarence (2), blush-white, broad spike of large solid bells 10 6...1 o 
4 ” Electra (3), lovely sky-blue, immense long spike 10 6...1 o 
k Galatea (3), delicate pale heliotrope, large bells — ...1 o 
Isabelle (3), double, blush, immense compact spike with large bells 7 6...0 8 
Ivanhoe (3), rich deep violet shaded black, very long spike with bells closely set, 
handsome — ...2 6 
J. H. Veen (2), forming broad compact spikes with bells of a brilliant dark blue, 
very handsome. First-Class Certificates R.Il.S and R.E.S — ...2 6 
k King Cole (The Black Hyacinth) (3), glittering black with violet tinge, large spike 12 0...1 3 
King of Roses (4), large broad spike and immense bells, soft full rose, very beautiful — ...2 0 
King of Scarlets (3), rich dark crimson-scarlet, an intense glowing colour, fine 
compact spike — ...2 6 
King of the Reds (4), rich brilliant red with white eye, large handsome spike — ...2 6 
k King of the Whites (2), a very handsome snow-white variety 12 0...1 3 
La Belle (4), immense broad spike, delicate pale rose 15 0...1 6 
Leviathan (2), beautiful blush, immense broad spike 7 6...0 8 
'k Lord Balfour (2) pretty soft rose-purple, striped blush, large broad spike and large 
bells 7 6...0 8 
Magnificent (3), double, rich clear light blue, large spike and bells 15 0...1 6 
k Marchioness of Lome (4), beautiful chamois 7 6...0 8 
4' Pearl Queen (2), pretty French grey, a novel colour in Hyacinths — ...2 6 
Queen of the Yellows (3), pure yellow, well-finished compact spike 10 6...1 o 
Sweetheart (1), pure white, of beautiful form — ...2 o 
k Yellow Hammer (3), the finest yellow Hyacinth, with immense broad well- 
formed spike; strongly recommended for growing in pots, pans, jardinets and 
glasses, etc 7 6...0 8 
One Bulb each of the foregoing 29 grand Hyacinths, 36/- 
BARR’S FIRST-SIZE NAMED HYACINTHS. 
Bulbs the Finest of the Season's Crop. 
The varieties of Hyacinths described below, and included in the following selections, we have 
personally selected during our many visits of inspection to the Finest Hyacinth Farms in 
Holland, and experience has proved them the most worthy of cultivation. 
ttir For the convenience of buyers we have indicated the relative earliness or lateness of the various 
kinds by (r), (2), (3), (4) : thus those marked (1) are the first to bloom, those marked (4) are the latest. 
BARR’S POPULAR SELECTIONS OF FIRST-SIZE NAMED HYACINTHS. 
100 extra fine Hyacinths in SO vars. £$ 10 o 
50 ,, ,, ,, in 25 „ 1150 
25 „ „ „ in 25 ,, o 18 6 
12 „ „ ,, in 12 „ 7/6 &o 10 6 
3 each 30 fine varieties ,£250 
3 ,, 20 ,, ,, 1 12 6 
3 >> fS ,, ,, 140 
1 „ 12 „ 056 
Mixed Hyacinths from named varieties for pot-culture, in a good variety of colours 
per 100, 35/- ; per doz. 5/- 
