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BEDDING, POMPON, ROMAN HYACINTH S, ETC. 
The Order Sheet which accompanies the Catalogue will facilitate the making out of a 
general order , as the marginal members *n the Order Sheet correspotid to the marginal 
numbers of the Catalogue, therefore it is simply necessary to fill in the quantities. 
N.B.— The Marginal Numbers in the Catalogue are changed annually. 
BARR’S HYACINTHS, IN TEN DISTINCT COLOURS, SPECIALLY SELECTED 
FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, RIBBONS, OR GROUPS. 
When in Holland, Mr. Barr selected the io varieties of Hyacinths offered, as being distinct in colour, 
of fine habit, and having large flower spikes. They will also be found valuable for filling rustic baskets, flower 
boxes, and vases. 
166 so in io 
ditto 
RED. 
es 
£ s. 
0 1 7 
d. 
0 
0 9 
0 
per 100. 
per do». 
16 0 
... 2 
6 
IS 0 
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3 
16 0 
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171 Rich Rose-Pink, large truss 
176 *Pure White, large truss 21 o ... 3 
< 1 . 
167 30 in 10 distinct beautiful varieties o 6 o 
168 20 in 10 ditto ° 3 9 
BLUE. per 100. per doz. 
173 Dark Purple-Blue, large truss 15 o ... 23 
174 Rich Clear Blue, large truss ... 15 o ... 2 3 
176 Rich Clear Light Azure-Blue, 
large truss 16 o ... 2 6 
WHITE. 
6 | 177 ‘White, tinged Rose, large truss 21 
178 Salmon Colour, fine truss per 100, 21J.; per doz., 31. 6 d. 
HYACINTHS IN MIXTURE FOR OUT-DOOR CULTURE IN BEDS, BORDERS, ETC. 
For groups in flower borders and for filling beds, these mixed hyacinths are very effective. 
179 *' BARR’S BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS.” This beautiful mixture of Hyacinths 
was specially arranged for by Mr. Barr on the occasion of his visit to one of the large Dutch Bulb 
Farms. The colours are evenly blended, including red, scarlet, purple, lavender, porcelain, 
azure-blue, mauve, white, rose, blush, yellow, &c., producing a fine effect in flower beds and 
borders ist size bulbs, per ioo, 18/ ; per dozen 3 o 
180 " BARR’S BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW MIXTURE OF HYACINTHS,” for mixed borders, shrubberies, 
and naturalization 2nd size bulbs, per 100, 12/6 ; per dozen 2 o 
POMPON OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 
These Miniature Hyacinths can be grown in small glasses, fancy pots, old china bowls, crystal dishes, 
jardinets, etc., alone or associated withScilla sibirica, Crocus, Snowdrops, Early Tulips, Narcissus nanus, Iris 
reticulata, etc., planted in 11 Barr & Son’s Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre (2 s. per peck, 6s. 
per bushel), the surface covered with fresh green carpet-moss. . 
In children' s gardens and small flower beds, these Miniature Hyacinths, Scilla sibinca and bifolia. bprmg 
Snowflakes, Narcissus nanus and Hoop Petticoat, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Anemone fulgens. Due Van Thol 
Tulips, Triteleias, Crocus, Iris reticulata, Snowdrops, and Chionodoxa Lucilise intermingled, make a fine 
display, throughout the Spring months. e. d. .... s. d. 
181 18 in 6 vars., pretty Pompon Hyacinths .. 5 6 1 183 Fine mixed varieties, 3T. per doz. ; per 100 21 o 
182 12 in 6 vars. ,, ,, ... 3 6 | 184 Choice ,, ,, 4 r * »» »» 3° 0 
RED. BLUE. 
185 AcMlles, soft rose-scarlet each o 4 I 187 Orpheus, glowing purple each o 4 
186 Juno, brilliant scarlet ,, 04] 188 Queen of Lilacs, beautiful soft lilac-blue ,, o 4 
WHITE AND YELLOW. 
189 Medusa, pure while each o 4 | 190 Apollo, pure yellow each o 4 
BULBS FOR EARLY FORCING. 
191 Dwarf White Sweet-Scented Early Roman Hyacinth now universally prized in bouquets, and may 
be had in flower during October, November, and December. Pot the bulbs 3 to 6 in a pot at intervals 
during August, September, and October, then place out of doors on a bed of ashes and cover with 6 
inches of cocoa fibre, there to remain till the bulbs are well rooted and have started at the top ; the pots 
should then be placed in a moderately warm and moist temperature, and forced gently, water being 
given freely. 1st size, 15T. per ioo, 2f. 6 d. per doz. ; 2nd size, 12 s. 6d. per 100, 2T. per doz. 
192 Paper White Early Narcissus, Sweet-Scented. A beautiful snow-white Narcissus, in flower with the 
Roman Hyacinth, and should be cultivated in the same way. iot. 6 d. per 100 ; it. 6 d. per doz. 
192£ Paper White Early New Large-Flowered Narcissus, per 100, 16 s.\ per doz., 2T. 6 d. 
193~Double Roman Early NarcissuB may be had in flower with the Paper White Narcissus. 1 he individual 
blossoms are large, very double, and when used in small bouquets and for buttonholes, are 
separately mounted. Cultivation same as the Roman Hyacinth 10 s. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 6 d. per doz. 
194 Blue Roman Early Hyacinth, /lowers from a fortnight, to three weeks later than the W kite Roman Hyacinth, 
and should be cultivated in the same way. 10 s. 6 d. per too; it. 6 d. per dozen. 
195 Rosy White Early Roman Hyacinth, /lowers from a fortnight, to three weeks later than the White Roman 
Hyacinth , and should be cultivated in the same way. iot. 6 d. per 100, it. 6 d. per doz. 
196 Chionodoxa Lucilise (a High-Class Spring-flowering Bulb), intense Nemophila-blue, with large clear white 
centre. Culture same as Roman Hyacinth Home-grown roots, per 100, 1st size, js. 6 d.\ per doz., 1/6. 
197 Single Due Van Thol Tulips, scarlet, edged yellow, 30T. per 1000 ; 4 s. 6d. per ico; 9 d. per doz. -v 
198 ,, „ ,, scarlet 45. 6d. per 100 ; gd. per doz. 
199 ,, ,, ,, rose, iot. 6 d. per 100; is. 6d. perdoz. 
200 ,, ,, ,, yellow, iot. 6 d. per 100 ; it. 6 d. per doz. 
201 „ ,, ,, white, i6t. per 100 ; 2T. 6d. perdoz. 
202 Scilla sibirica {very large roots), intense rich hyacinth-blue, 3T. 6d. per 100 ; 8 d. per doz. 
203 Elwes’ Giant Single Snowdrop, home-grown, 7T. 6 d. per 100 ; it. 3*2?. per doz. 
204 Iris reticulata {violet -scented), intense violet-blue, blotched golden-yellow, 50/- p. 100; 7/6 p. doz. 
205 Iris Persica {violet- scent ed) t pearl-blue, inlaid purple and gold, 4*. 6 d. per doz. 
B3T Barr’s Prepared Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre is recommended when Bulbs are grown in sitting 
rooms , 2S. per peck ; 6s. per bushel. See directions for use, page 40. [Barr and Son, 
Cultiva- 
tion same 
as White 
Roman 
Hya- 
cinth. 
