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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1914. 
S C I L L A S — con tin ued. 
per loo 
Hispanica. Blue Queen, line pyramidal erect spike of porcelain-idtie bells, s. d 
robust grower, ht. 15 in , very free flowering per 1000, 35/- 4 o. 
,, Emperor, large handsome spikes of campanulate bells, beautiful pale blue 
with deeper blue stripes, very effective per 1000, 50/- 5 6. 
,, Rosalind (new), clear rose-pink bells, large spike, line robust grower, 
ht. 14 in 18 6. 
,, Rose Queen, pretty lilac-rose, ht. 15 in per 1000, 42/- 4 6. 
Patula, of robust tall habit with bold spikes of l.irge campanulate open flowers, 
,, Excelsior, producing large handsome spikes of very large bells, delicate 
lavender striped blue, strong sturdy habit, handsome, ht. 16 in. 
Extra targe bulbs, per 1 000, 55/- 6 o. 
,, Snow Queen, bold handsome spikes of large solid white campanulate 
flowers, ht. 16 in 21 o. 
Nutans, with arching stems and drooping bells. 
,, Blue. See English Blue Bells, below. 
,, carnea, delicate pale blush-pink, very pretty and free-flowering 4 6. 
,, rosea g^randiflora {syn. Robin Hood), pale flesh-pink, ht. 14 in. 
per 1000, 35/- 4 o. 
,, rubra. See English Red Bells, below. 
English Blue Bells (Scilla nutans or festalis), gracefully arching stems with 
dark violet-blue bells, robust grower, ht. 14 in per 1000, 30/- 3 6. 
,, Red Bells (Scilla nutans rubra), flowers deep pink ... ,, 60/- 6 6. 
,, White Bells (Scilla nutans alba grandiflora), bells pure white on a 
gracefully arching stem, ht. 14 in per 1000,35/- 4 
Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalising in shrubberies, etc. 
per 1000, 32/6 3 6. 
SNOWDROP. See Galanthus, page 36. SNOWFLAKE. See Leucojum, page 56. 
SOLOMON’S SEAL. See Polygonatum, page 71. 
SPARAXIS (African Harlequin Flower). It would be difficult to conceive colours more 
gorgeous and striking than are represented in this flower. It has a compact growth, -J ft. 
high, and is a gem in every way, for pots, rockwork, etc. Cnllure same as for Ixias. 
6 bulbs of each of 8 beautiful distinct varieties, 3/- 
Scarlet Gem, very fine. See Novelty List, page 15 per too, 7/6 ; per doz. 
Barr’s Beautiful Mixture, of varied colours ,, 3/6; ,, 
SPARAXIS pulcherrima {syn. Dierama), having an elegant grassy foliage and graceful 
arching flower stems, 3 1° 5 high, bearing beautiful purplish rose bell-shaped flowers ; it 
is hardy in dry sunny sheltered positions, and when once established flowers freely. Plant 
from October to February per doz. 10/6 ; each 
SPIR^A (.The Meadow Sweet), for Forcing or Planting Out. In forcing, a 
moist atmosphere and abundance of water at the roots are necessary. The pots therefore 
should be stood in saucers of water. In shady or moist borders out-doors, and at the margin 
of streams and ponds, Spiraias are all very decorative plants. 
tr-sT The Spipseas we offep ape all stpongr CI14111PS. each- 
japonica [syn. Astilbe japonica), white, ht. 2 ft per doz. 6/- 
,, compacta multiflora, with large dense white flower spikes, ht. ft. 
per doz. 6/- 
palmata {syn. digitata), large clusters of rose-crimson flowers, ht. 2 ft ,, 7/6 
aruncus Kneiffli, finely divided foliage and plumes of dainty white flowers, ht. 2 ft 
astilboides, dense drooping plumes of snowy white flowers, ht. 2 ft per doz. 7/6 
,, floribunda, lovely panicles of feathery white flowers, ht. 21 in. ,, 7/6 
,, long^ifolia, elegant arching plumes of white flowers, ht. 2j ft. ,, 7/6 
lobata {syn. Venusta), the “ Queen of the Prairie,” producing fine plumes of attractive 
rose-coloured flowers, a showy and handsome border plant, ht. 3 ft per doz. 7/6 
Peach Blossom f„, , , , . ^ 1 >, 7/6 
Queen Alexandra Astilbe, r« page 6 ... | 
For Retarded Spiraeas, see page 7. 
STARCH HYACINTH. See Muacari, page 67. 
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