BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 95 
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SPECIES OF TULIPS— coK*'«Kca'. per doz. each 
Clusiana (The Lady Tulip) (i), a lovely little Tulip, outer petals cherry-red, inner 
petals white, with violet centre, ht. 8 in. Plant 6 to 9 in. deep amongst stones or the 
roots of other plants, in a warm sheltered situation and fairly light soil per too, 10/6 i 6...0 2 
Dasystemon, producing several (lowers on a stem, yellow and white, a showy species 
for rock work j g ^ g 
Fostcriana (i), a grand species from Bokhara having immense Howers of a gorgeous 
glowing scarlet with centre either yellow or yellow and maroon. l<'ll<sr-Cl ASS 
Cektificatk R.H.S ,2 6... I 3 
Greigii, large (lowers, brilliant orange-scarlet to golden-yellow, black-spotted centre, foliage 
beautifully spotted, handsome, ht. 9 in., Extra strong cultivated bulbs 7 6...0 8 
Hageri var. nitens, a lovely little Tulip when expanded by the sun, the interior 
being of a glowing orange-scarlet with bronzy black centre, ht. 6 in. A fine little 
species for pots. Awauij of Merit R.H.S per too, 17/6 2 6...0 3 
Kaufmanniana, a rare and beautiful Tulip bearing early in the season large flowers 
of elegant form and remarkable beauty, petals large, broad, and reflexing, creamy white 
with more or less carmine-red on the reverse, centre yellow. First-Class Certifi- 
cate R.H.S 6 6...0 7 
Kaufmanniana “ Primrose,” a handsome variety with clear light yellow flowers — ..,5 6 
Linifolia, a lovely showy little species with vivid scarlet flowers and bluish prostrate 
foliage, charming on rockwork, ht.'6 in [ g 
Mauriana (4', a handsome Savoy Tulip, flowers large and elegant, brilliant glowing 
scarlet with golden centre, ht. 21 in. Award of Merit R. 11 . S per 100, lo^ i 6...0 2 
Montana (2), a pretty little dwarf species, (lowers brilliant scarlet with central black 
star 5 g.,.0 6 
Persica (The Persian Tulip), a charming little dwarf species bearing several flowers 
on branched stems, inside brilliant yellow, outside golden bronze, very fragrant ; a gem 
for edgings and rock gardens, ht. 3 in per 100, 12/6 i 9...0 2 
Pulchella, a charming little species from Asia Minor, producing in April pretty Crocus- 
like flowers ranging from brilliant glowing crimson-carmine to carmine-rose with 
blue centre 7 6...0 8 
Saxatilis (i), a real gem, flowers delicate I'ose with large bright yellow centre, very 
beautiful, ht. 8 in. Award OF Merit R.H.S per too, 15/- 2 3...0 3 
Spren£(eri, a beautiful and very showy species, and the latest of all Tulips to bloom ; 
the (lowers are of a fiery orange-scarlet with golden anthers, lit. I.;J ft 21 0...2 o 
Strangulata (i), a be.autiful Tulip from the Val d’Arno, varying from soft primrose 
to jrrimrose-yellow, more or less flushed rose, and generally having a blackish centre, 
ht. 15 in. Award of Merit R.H.S per 100,5/6 o 10... — 
Strangulata Primrose Gem ” (i), beautiful soft primrose-yellow, a lovely 
bedder, ht. 15 inches per too, 7/6 i 3...0 2 
Strangulata rubra (i), a very handsome variety, (lowers mahogany-red shaded 
primrose-yellow, ht. 15 in. ; a fine bedder per too, 21/- 3 0...0 4 
Triphylla, a charming species from Turkestan, flowers varying from light to dark orange, 
a gem for rockwork, ht. 6 in ij 0...1 6 
Tubergeniana, a handsome new species from Bokhara, bearing about the middle 
of May very large handsome flowers opening out to a width of 8 to 10 inches, with 
reflexing petals, brilliant vermilion with dark blotches at base, ht. 20 in. Award 
OF Merit R.H.S 32 0...3 o 
VALLOTA purpurea (The Scarborough Lily), a mo.st valuable Autumn-flowering cool 
greenhouse plant, producing on stout stems umbels of 5 or more large brilliant scarlet flowers 
which open in succession, thus remaining decorative a long time. It may be planted out of 
doors in May, and when in bud potted up for greenhouse or sitting-room decoration. 
Established in pots per doz. 18/- & 25/- ; 1/9 & 
,, ,, Strong single bulbs (dry) |ier doz. 10/6 
X WATSONIA (Bugle Lily), very ornamental and showy bulbous plants, which may be grown 
in pots for the cool greenhouse or be planted outdoors in a warm sunny situation. The 
plants must be supplied with abundance of water whilst in growth and flowering. 
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BARR’S PHYTOBROIWA. 
The best manure for Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils, and garden use generally, per cwt , 2i/* ; 
56 lbs., 12/6; 28 lbs., 7/6 ; 14 lbs., 4/6; 7 lbs., 2/6. 
