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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914. 
LILIES-CULTURAL N OTZS—conlinucd. 
To those desiring further information regarding Lilies, we commend the following hooks • Miss 
Jekyll’s “Lilies for English Gardens,” 8/io post-free-, “The Book of the Lily” (by William Gold- 
ring), 2/9 post-free ; “ Lilies ” (by A. Grove), 1/9 post-free. 
The majority of Lilies are not ready for dispatch before the beginning of November ; a few 
sorts, however, arc ready earlier, such as Candidum, Croceum, longiflorum, etc., while some of the 
Japanese imported varieties do not arrive until December. Orders for Lilies will therefore be e.'tecuted 
if necessary, in two or more parts. ’ 
Soils and Situations Recommended for Different Lilies. 
II Indicates those Lilies of easiest culture, being strong free growers thriving in most soils. Where 
soil is very dry and poor, add loam and peat, or leaf soil ; where heavy and damp, add sand and leaf soil. 
All require good drainage and plenty of moisture while in growth. 
fi Indicates those Lilies requiring a good friable soil, not too dry, and the addition of a little peat is 
advisable. The lower part of the stems should be kept in shade. 
^ Indicates those Lilies delighting in shady and moist situations, sheltered from strong winds. A well- 
drained peat soil, where there is bottom moisture for the bulbs to root into, is recommended. Where a brook, 
stream, or pond is available, they may be planted at the margins, where the bulbs can remain moderately damp, 
and the roots find all the moisture they require below. In planting cover and surround bulbs with sand. 
5 Indicates the chief stem-rooting Lilies. {See Cultural Notes.) 
BARR’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL LILIES. 
For Greenhouse decoration, 
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For Flower border decoration, 
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For Rhododendron beds, 
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25 in 25 beautiful named yars 
12 in 12 
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12 in 12 
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12 in 12 
£l ir., £l tor., & £2 2s. 
I2s., iSs., £i ^s. io £2 2S. 
.^I IS.. £i lor., & £2 2s. 
•js. 61/., lOs. 6d., 15L, £i IS. to £2 2s. 
£l lOS., £2 2 S. lo £3 is. 
•JS. 6d., los. 6d., 13s., £i IS., £2 2s. 
N.B.— For the interest of buyers we have added, after the name, the plant's native country. 
US Auratum (The White Golden-rayed Crimson-spotted Hill Lily of Japan), ht. 4 to 6 ft. This 
is indeed the Queen of Lilies, and should have a place in every garden and greenhouse. It com- 
mences to bloom in August and continues on into September. It is of simplest culture and perfectly 
hardy. Those who have beds or borders of Rhododendrons should plant this grand Lily freely 
amongst them for a succession of bloom. Growing amongst Pmonies, and along the margins of ever- 
greens, groups of L. auratum (6 to 12 bulbs in a clump, planted 9 inches apart), produce a grand eject. 
As isolated subjects on large lawns, groups of Lilium auratum look very handsome and stately. A 
situation should be chosen where the plants are sheltered from cutting winds and screened from the 
midday sun ; on slopes, in a free soil, moist but not wet, this Lily does well, and makes a fine effect. 
IVe are expecting our first eonsignmeut of this beautiful Lily to arriv e in December from Japan, 
and we are booking orders for delivery immcdiaiely on arrival, at the following prices. The larger- 
sized bulbs produce the most flowers. 
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Extra Large Bulbs, each 1/6; per cloz. 15/-; per loo, 105/- 
Splendid Large Bulbs, each I/- ; per doz. 10/6 ; per lOO, 75/- 
Good-sized Bulbs, each 9d. ; per doz. 7,6; per too, 55/- 
Smaller Bulbs, each 6d. ; per doz. 5/6; per too, 40/- 
A few Special Monster Bulbs, each 2/6 & 3/6. 
pictum, large white flowers, beautifully spotted crimson, and petals tipped s. d 
red, very showy, ht. 4 ft per doz. 17/6 I 8 
plat yphyllum, very large handsome flowers of great substance, with broad 
white petals, spotted crimson, bold handsome foliage, and sturdy habit, ht. 4 
fo 5 If Strong bulbs, iot. 15/- 1 6 
» Extra strong bulbs „ 25/- 2 3 
>> A few monster bulbs 3 6 
■*uUro-vittatum, large pure white flowers, with a broad deep crimson 
band down the centre of each petal ; a Lily of great beauty and the admiration 
of all who see it, ht. 3 fu 4 ft Strong bulbs, per doz. 21/- 2 o 
>> Extra strong bulbs ,, ajjS 2 6 
virginale, large handsome flowers of great substance, pure white faintly 
spotted yellow, with yellow band down centre of each petal, ht. 4 to 5 ft. 
per doz. 25/- 2 3 
Extra strong bulbs „ 36/- 3 0 
Wittei, large pure white unspotted flowers, with golden band running down 
centre of each petal, chaste and beautiful, ht. 3 to 4 ft. 
Extra strong bulbs, per doz. 36/- 3 6 
