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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1906. 
each — s. d 
autumnale (Acis), white and pink 
flowers in Autumn, graceful in pots, 
and on rockvvork, etc., ht. 4 in. ; grow 
in pure sand in shade ; quite hardy 
per 100, 5/6 ; per dor. tori 
trichophy Hum (Acis), pure white, 
a rare and very beautiful Spring- 
flowering species ; grow in moist sand, 
give cold frame or cool greenhouse 
treatment per doz. 3/6 o 4 
sestivum (Summer Snow-flake), 
a handsome plant, bearing 
spikes of elegant drooping 
white flowers in May, winch 
are greatly prized for cut- 
ting, ht. 1 j ft. p. 1000, 45/-; 
p. too, 5/- j per doz. gd. — 
,, ,, Smaller bulbs, for 
naturalisation 
per 1000, 30/- ; per too, 3/6 — 
Hemandezii (syu. pulchellum), 
elegant drooping white flowers in May, 
ht. I:V ft. per 100, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3 o 2 
roseum (Acis), a pretty little autumn- 
blooming species from Corsica, bear- 
ing elegant little rose-coloured flowers, 
ht. 4 in per doz. 7/6 o 8 
vernum carpathicum, the 
Spring Snowflake, a robust-growing 
variety of this favourite little flower ; 
prized for. its pretty white bell-shaped 
flowers in early Spring; valuable for 
edgings, masses at foot of rockwork, 
and for naturalising in grass, etc. (See 
illustration) per 1000, 60/- ; 
per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. 1/- — 
BARR’S BEAUTIFUL LILIES, 
For Naturalising in Flower and Shrubbery Borders, and for 
Greenhouse Decoration. 
It may be truly said that for chasteness and beauty of colour and form, the Lily stands pre-eminent 
amongst hardy plants. By a judicious selection of species from different countries a continuous succession 
of bloom can be maintained from May to October. 
Many amateurs have feared to introduce into their gardens these beautiful flowers, imagining that their 
culture was too difficult, and beyond them. This, however, is not so. There are varieties which are of 
the simplest culture, such as Speciosum , Tigrinum, Elegans , Umbellatum, and the old Cottage Garden 
Lilies — Canduium and Croeeum. Others require only a little attention as to soil and position, which 
can be arranged for in most gardens. 
In the following list we have indicated in a general way the conditions most suitable for growing the 
different species to ensure success, and we strongly recommend all who have a love for their' gardens to 
have this beautiful family of plants well represented in their borders. 
General Hints on Culture. 
Lilies planted out. — The conditions essential to success in growing Lilies may be generally 
summarised thus : — 
A cool rooting medium; Perfect drainage; and Shade from hot sun. 
These conditions can be readily fulfilled in the borders of Rhododendron and Azalea beds, or 
amongst the various subjects grown in the herbaceous and shrubbery border. In such positions 
the young Spring growths are protected from cold winds, and the ground is kept shaded and cool 
by the shade of the surrounding plants. This is especially needful in the case of those Lilies which 
make stem roots , as these are only developed freely in shade. On these roots, which are produced at 
the base of the stem, the flower-head largely depends for its successful development, and the bulb for its 
preservation. As soon as they appear a light covering of good rich soil should be given, into which they 
can root freely. The chief stem-rooting Lilies are indicated in the following list by S. There 
are others which are less dependent on these stem roots, which they only produce when the bulbs are 
planted on rich soil and in shade. 
In preparing the ground for Lilies loosen the soil to a depth of 2 feet or more, and add or fill in the 
necessary compost (see notes below). Plant the bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep, surrounding and covering 
them with sand, and then top-dress with a compost of light soil and well-decayed manure. As growth 
advances a mulching of light rich soil should be occasionally given. 
During the growing period Lilies should be freely watered. 
In late autumn cut down the old flower-stems and give a light covering of leaves or cocoa fibre. 
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