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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1907. 
SCHIZOSTYLIS coccinea (Caifre Lily or Crimson Flag), a valuable hardy Cape plant, 
producing in Autumn an abundance of spikes, covered with showy rich scarlet flowers, 
prized for cutting ; it delights in a sheltered situation among trees and shrubs ; ht. ft. 
per too, io/6 ; per doz. i/6 
SCILLAS— Early-flowering;. The effect in early Spring can hardly be overestimated of 
the intense brilliant blue of Sciila sibirica, and the deep-blue of S. bifolia, contrasting 
with the snowy whiteness of the Snowdrop and varied hues of the Crocus. As edgings and 
masses in beds and borders they are most valuable. Bifolia is the first in bloom, followed by 
Sibirica and Amoena. AH suitnble for naturalisation and permanent flower borders. In 
pots or jardinets, alone or with other bulbs, they form a pleasing variety amongst indoor plants. 
Sibirica (The Siberian Squill), producing spikes of bright blue flowers, ht. 3 in. 
per 1000, 28/- ; per too, 3/- 
,, Erira large bulbs per 1000, 45/- ; per 100, 5/- ; per doz. grf. 
,, Afonsfer 6u/6s (limited stock) „ 60/-; ,, 6/6; ,, i/- 
alba, flowers pure white, producing a charming effect when associated with 
the blue variety, ht. 3 inches per 1000, 50/- ; per too, 5/6; per doz. lod. 
taurica, a most valuable Sciila, blooming two weeks earlier than Sibirica, 
with flowers of a beautiful rich light hyacinth blue, ht. 3 inches 
per 1000, 45/- ; per 100, 5/- ; per doz. grf. 
Amoena, Crop failed. 
Bifolia, of the Taurus Mountains, producing dainty little heads of deep blue flowers, very 
dwarf ; a charming early Spring flower, valuable for masses and edgings in borders 
and on rockwork, ht. 3 in per 1000, 30/- ; per 100, 3/6 ; per doz. -/6 
,, Extra sf rang bulbs ,, 4/6; ,, -I8 
,, alba, bearing elegant little heads of pure white flowers, beautiful, ht. 3 in. 
per 100, 15/- ; per doz. 2/3 ; each 3<sf. 
„ carnea, with heads of pretty pale flesh-rose flowers, scarce, ht. 3 in. 
per 100, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 ; each, 2d. 
SCILLAS, Various Species. All charming little subjects for naturalising on rockwork and 
AutumnaliS, producing pretty little 
spikesof purple- blue flowers 
in autumn, ht. 6 in. 
per too, 5/6 ; per doz. lod. — 
„ japonica, bearing spikes 
of charming rose-coloured flowers in 
Autumn ; a little gem for select bor- 
ders, rockwork, and pots, ht. 6 in. 
per too, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4 
each — s. d 
Italica, bearing in late May little pyra- 
midal heads of lavender-coloured 
flowers, ht. 6 in. 
per too, 8/6; per doz. 1/3 o 2 
„ collected in Asia Minor, flowers 
varying from lavender and purple 
to white, all very pretty, ht. 6 in. 
per too, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 — 
Verna, lovely little heads of lilac-blue 
flowers ; charming for naturalising on 
rockwork, etc., ht. 3 in.. ..per doz. 3/6 o 4 
Ijg* Any other species in commerce not enumerated above can be supplied if wauled. 
SCILLAS (Wood Hyacinths) — May-flowering. Our native species(6'r///(z»»/a/»), 
with its long pendent bells, abounds in most parts of the country, and many suppose it to be the 
“ Culver keys” referred to by Izaak Walton. The fine Spanish varieties (S', hispanica) have 
erect flower-spikes and open campanulate flowers. Sciila patula and its varieties have a robust 
tall habit with large campanulate open flowers. All are very effective in flower and shrubbery 
borders, and most valuable for wild gardens and woodlands, where they should be largely 
naturalised ; they seed freely and quickly establish themselves. They also make charming pot- 
plants, and may be forced into bloom by March. The white varieties are greatly in demand to 
cut for table bouquets and vases. Wood Hyacinths succeed in shady flower borders and bare 
shady places, and odd corners which often have a desert-like appearance in the flower garden can 
by their use be rendered bright and cheerful. They will also thrive under fir and pine trees 
where few other plants will grow. Plant 6 inches deep to obtain fine flower-spikes. 
Hispanica Varieties 
(syn. Campanulata), plants of erect 
habit, with spikes of bright blue open 
campanulate flowers, 
aperta, porcelain-blue, striped 
white, very pretty and distinct 
per 1000, 40/- 
alba, bells pure white, be.autiful 
per 1000, 50/- 
aiba com pacta, large com- 
pact spike of pure white bells, very 
fine per 1000, 60/- 
Bieu Celeste (new), fine deep 
blue per 1000, 50/- 
p. 100 doz. 
s. d. s. d 
4 6...0 8 
5 6...0 10 
6 6... I o 
5 6...0 10 
p. 100 d 07 . 
s. d. s. d 
Blue Queen (new), fine 
porcelain-blue, tall robust grower 
per 1000, 50/- 5 6...0 10 
Emperor, very large bells of a 
beautiful porcelain, striped blue, 
tall handsome grower, p. 1000,50/- 5 6...0 10 
Empress, very large bells re- 
sembling Emperor, but colour 
paler, beautiful 6 6...1 o 
Rosalind (new), clear rose-pink 
bells, large spike, fine robust grower 35 o... 5 o 
Rose Queen (new), pretty lilac- 
rose 10 6... I 6 
