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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1936 
Montbretias, New Earlham Hybrids— continued. per doz. each. 
Hades (2), medium-sized star-shaped flowers of a bright vermilion-scarlet shot gold, with 
golden throat and small blotches of crimson at centre, ht. 2 \ ft., very showy and one of 
the brightest coloured varieties. 21/— 
Henry VIII (3), very large flat star-shaped flowers with broad petals of great substance, 
bright golden-orange suffused and shading to orange-scarlet, centre rich gold with 
maroon blotches, vigorous grower, ht. 2^ ft. 
H is Majesty (2), a glorious variety, flowers measuring 4 in. or more across, very broad- 
petalled, deep velvety scarlet shading down to gold, reverse of petals dark crimson 
shading down to gold, ht. 3£ ft. First-Class Certificates, R.H.S. and Glasgow_ 
Inca (3), producing fine well-branched spikes of bloom with medium-sized stiff flat open 
flowers of star shape with blunted petals, bright orange-red shading to gold at base, 
centre surrounded with heavy maroon-crimson blotches, free-flowering, ht. 2^ ft. 
Indian Chief (2), fine broad-petalled flowers of a clear glistening coppery orange, 
centre suffused crimson and blotched maroon, clear golden throat reverse of petals 
shaded orange-scarlet, a glowing colour; vigorous grower, ht. 2^ ft. 
James Coey (1), large star-shaped flowers of a rich vermilion slightly suffused golden- 
orange, centre yellow with crimson blotches, ht. 3 ft. 
J. Cross (4), very large flat open flowers, with broad rounded petals of an intense bright 
golden-apricot, centre blotched and suffused rose-crimson, robust grower, ht. 3 ft. 10/6 
Kathleen (2), large flowers, of great substance with broad petals, bright orange shaded 
apricot passing off to crimson-rose, centre primrose with conspicuous blotches of maroon, 
reverse of petals golden-apricot with crimson markings ; a strong grower, ht. 3 ft. 
Lady Wilson (3), bearing very large bright yellow flowers with orange sheen, a remark¬ 
ably handsome flower, ht. 3£ ft. Award of Merit, R.H.S. 12/6 
Marjorie (5), large open flowers, golden-orange shading to canary-yellow, with crimson 
blotches around eye, reverse of petals flushed copper-orange, very beautiful, ht. 2£ ft... 
Mephistopheles (1), the brightest coloured variety, broad rounded petals of a vivid 
flame-scarlet shading to gold at centre with crimson-maroon markings, reverse of petals 
alternately orange-scarlet and flame-red, a very striking colour ; sturdy grower, ht. 2-J ft. 
Princess (2), a very distinct and fine variety producing large flowers with broad over¬ 
lapping petals, bright orange-scarlet with golden lustre and slight rose suffusion, centre 
primrose-yellow with crimson markings at throat, ht. 2 \ ft. 
Queen Alexandra (4), flowers large and beautiful, golden-yellow flushed apricot with 
heavy crimson blotch on petals, very robust, ht. 3 ft. Award of Merit, R.H.S. 
Red Knight (3), large star-shaped flowers of a rich vermilion shading to gold at centre 
which is heavily overlaid with maroon, reverse of petals crimson and orange ; a fine 
sturdy variety of vigorous constitution, ht. 3 ft.*. 
Ruby King (2), large open star-like flowers of a rich crimson-rose with orange flush and 
golden sheen, ht. 2^ ft. 
Una (5), flowers golden-apricot flushed orange with crimson blotches, reverse deep golden- 
orange flushed crimson ; a well-formed flower of good substance, ht. 2£ ft. 7/6 
New Earlham Large-Flowered Hybrids, Mixed, a beautiful mixture 
containing many charming blends of colour.per 100, 30/- 
21/~ 
2/- 
10/6 
1 /- 
7/6 
-18 
18/6 
1/9 
10/6 
1 /- 
10/6 
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10/6 
11- 
7/6 
-18 
12/6 
1/3 
7/6 
~/8 
18/6 
1/9 
10/6 
V- 
5/6 
-16 
12/6 
1/3 
8/6 
~/9 
7/6 
-18 
41- 
-15 
xMONTBRETIA. 
The best of the older varieties. 
Very decorative hardy bulbous plants of elegant growth, producing freely in early August graceful 
spikes of gorgeously coloured flowers of the greatest value for cutting, lasting long in water and blending 
well with all kinds of foliage. They grow freely in any ordinary flower border enriched with manure, 
and prefer a sunny situation. As pot plants they are very attractive. 
Plant outdoors November to March, covering the earlier plantings lightly with litter : the corms 
should be planted 4 to 6 inches apart and about 3 inches deep in a well-drained loamy soil. 
Barn’s Selections of Montbretias. 
6 each of 10 fine showy varieties. 12/6 | 3 each of 10 fine showy varieties.. 
Gnocosmaeflora, elegant branched spikes of showy flowers, rich orange shaded 
golden-yellow, recommended for massing in borders and cutting, ht. 3 ft. 
Etoile de Feu, flowers of an intense deep glowing vermilion, shaded scarlet, with 
golden centre and anthers, ht. 3£ ft. 
Fi re King, showy brilliant fiery scarlet flowers with golden centre, ht. 2^ ft. 
King Edmund, robust grower with branching spikes of open flowers, rich golden- 
vellow with carmine-blotched centre, ht. 3^ ft. 
Lady Hamilton, a very pretty variety of erect habit with large apricot-yellow 
flowers having a wide band of apricot-rose with small crimson dots at centre ; with 
age the colour passes to apricot, ht. 3| ft. Award of Merit, R.H.S. 
.6/6 
100. 
doz. 
each 
7/6 
1/3 
-1 2 
12/6 
1/9 
-/2 
12/6 
1/9 
-12 
12/6 
1/9 
- /2 
18/6 
2/8 
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