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BA RR’S GENERAL BULB CAT ALOGUE, Autumn, 1914 . 
ALLIUM , . 
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Ostrowskianum (syn. oreophyllum), a charming species from Asia Minor, with 
large heads of Ireautiful rose-coloured flowers, valuable for the rock garden and ilower border, 
J per too, 5/- ; per doz. gf. — 
pedemontanum (syn, narcissiflorum), rose-purple, drooping bell-shaped flowers in 
clusters, heautiful and very distinct, ht. i ft. Award OK Merit K. II. S per doz. 6/6 o ^ 
Rosenbachianum, producing large round heads of purple-rose flowers, a very showy 
variety, ht. zj ft pet doz. 7/6 o 8 
roseum, beating umbels of bright rose-coloured flowers, ht. I ft. ... per too, 8/6 ; ,, 1/3 o 2 
triquetrum, white, striped green, pretty drooping umbels, ht. I ft. ,, 12/6; ,, 1/9 o 2 
zebdanense, producing umbels of pure white flowers on slender erect stems, in May, 
per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Many other species of Alliums can also be supplied. 
these beautiful “ Peruvian Lilies” are easy to cultiv.ate, and produce in 
Summer alrundance of showy attractive flowers, which last long in water when cut. They 
like a well-drained light soil and a sunny situation. Auranliaca, chi/ensis, and /ntea produce 
a most brilliant effect in the flower border. Plant from November to March with the top 6 
inches below the surface, by preference close to a south wall or hedge, and protect, the 
first Winter, with leaves or litter. They should be allowed to remain undisturbed, so as 
to become well established. Pelegrina, Pulchra, and Revoluta are more lender, and delight 
in hot dry sunny situations, such as under a south wall, and require protection in winter ; 
they also make fine plants for a cool greenhouse, 
aurantiaca. (syn. aurea), handsome flowers ranging from rieh to dark orange, spotted 
carmine, very showy and valuable for cutting ; it should be grouped in every herl>aceous 
border, ht. 3 ft per mo, 10/6; per doz. 1/6 o 2 
Chilensis hybrida, mixed, beautiful shades of rose, crimson, yellow, buff, and blush, 
with orange-yellow and crimson markings, ht. 2 ft per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6 o 2 
lutea, bright yellow flowersspotted carmine, very pretty, ht. 3 ft. ... ,, 10/6; ,, 1/6 o 2 
pelegfrina alba, white, very chaste and beautiful, ht. i ft ,, 15/- ; ,, 2/3 o 3 
,, fOSea, rose, beautifully spotted, ht. I ft ,, 15/-; ,, 2/3 o 3 
psittacina (The Parrot Flower), bright crimson, splashed green and mahogany, ht. 2 ft. 
per too, 12/6; per doz. 1/9 o 2 
pulchra (syn. tricolor), white and yellow, blotched crimson, ht. i ft. 
per 100, 32/6; ,, 4/6 o 5 
revoluta, large heads of orange-red flowers, very handsome 5/6 o 6 
K AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum), choice Greenhouse Varieties. These are 
magnificent in the conservatory, and with management may be had in bloom for many months. 
Culture. — P ot up the bulbs from December to March, and plunge the pots to the rim in a 
gentle, steady, moist bottom heat ; thus treated, a vigorous leaf-growth is produced, and a strong 
stem with a fine umbel of large flowers secured. In the absence of bottom heat they do well in an 
ordinary greenhouse or sunny sitting-room window if potted up in February. 
Barr’s Choice Unnamed Hybrids, extra strong flowering bulbs, rrrze 
lo be satisfied with the fiowers, and have a good chance of getting new varieties of exceptional 
per doz. 30/- ; each 2/9 
Maginificent Large-flowered Named Amaryllis. 
12 magnificent exhibition varieties £^ 7 o I 12 extra fine named varieties 5 o 
® .. .. 4 o o I 12 good showy named ,, 36/-, 45/- & 330 
Extra choice new varieties ... each 15/-, 21/-, 30/- & 42/- 
AMARYLLIS- Various Species. 
Belladonna (The Belladonna Lilyl, bearing in Autumn umbels of beautiful large delicate 
pale rose flowers, ht. 2 1 in. If planted in light soil (the top 6 inches deep') against a warm south 
wall, it will establish itself and bloom freely every year ... per doz. 7/6 & 10/6 ; each %d. & t/- 
., Extra Large Bulbs per doz. 15/- ; e.ach 1/6 
Belladonna purpurea maxima, a remarkably beautiful variety bearing handsome 
bold umbels of large deep rose-coloured flowers, 9 to 10 on an umbel, delicately hyacinth- 
scented, and flowering 2 to 3 weeks before the common Belladonna Lily, ht. 3 ft. It is a 
very vigorous grower and is quite hardy planted against a warm south wall. ..per doz. 15/- ; each 1,6 
See also Novelty List, page 13. 
