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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1936. 
Tulips, May-flowering Cottage, Rose and Pink Shades— continued. 100. doz. each. 
Rosetta. (4), fine globular flower, pretty solferino-rose flushed amber at margin of 
petals and occasionally flaked crimson, centre primrose and white, ht. 24 in. 25/- 3/6 -/4 
Sirene (Lily-flowered) (2), a beautiful hybrid between T. retroflexa and a pink 
Darwin Tulip, flowers large and open with elegant reflexing petals, colour glossy 
rose-pink, shaded at margin silvery white, centre clear white, a lovely variety 
to cut for vases, ht. 26 in. First-Class Certificate R.H.S. 21/- 3/- -/4 
ORANGE, SCARLET, CRIMSON AND RUBY SHADES. 
Bright ness (3), long pointed petals of glowing rose-scarlet, centre white edged blue, 
conspicuous yellow anthers, ht. 24 in. 32/6 4/6 -/5 
Caledonia. (4), vermilion-red, centre having olive blotches on a yellow ground, 
ht. 20 in. ; a very showy and striking bedder. Award of Merit R.H.S. 15/- 2/3 -/3 
Correggio (3), charming Old Dutch Tulip with self dark ruby-crimson flowers, 
centre dark peacock-blue, ht. 24 in. 42/- 5/6 —/6 
Feu Ardent (1), large bold handsome flower, dark glossy orange-crimson shading 
to mahogany-crimson with golden centre, very distinct greyish foliage making a 
wonderful contrast to the colour of the flower, ht. 24 in. ; a splendid Tulip of 
excellent constitution. Award of Merit R.H.S. 22/6 3/3 -/4 
Flame (3), large handsome flower, brilliant vermilion flushed orange-scarlet, centre 
yellow and olive, ht. 24 in. 30/— 4/- -/5 
Gesneriana spathulata, true {syn. Gesneriana major) (4), large showy 
flower, glowing blood-crimson with glittering deep electric-blue centre ; a superb 
variety for distant effect in beds and borders, ht. 24 in. 20/- 2/9 -/3 
Glare of the Garden (3), flower large, glowing dark crimson-scarlet, centre 
black edged yellow, petals long, the outer ones reflexing, ht. 18 in. 25/- 3/6 -/4 
Goldfinder [syn. Cyclops), flowers of perfect form, clear glowing scarlet with large 
pure yellow centre, very brilliant; a most showy and handsome Tulip, 
ht. 24 in. 30/- 4/- -/5 
Gorgeous. See Lucifer. 
Grenadier (2), a grand Tulip with large well-shaped flowers of a dazzling orange- 
scarlet with yellow centre, delicately scented, ht. 20 in. Award of Merit R.H.S. 21/- 3/- -/4 
Inglescombe Scarlet (4), a showy long-petalled flower, geranium-red with 
scarlet glow and well-defined black centre, ht. 20 in. Award of Merit R.H.S. 18/6 2/8 -/3 
Lucifer {syn. Gorgeous) (5), a grand border Tulip, large rich cherry-scarlet flowers 
flushed inside deep orange, centre yellow edged bronzy olive, very handsome, 
ht. 30 in. 25/- 3/6 -/4 
Macrospila (4), the Sweet-scented Crimson Tulip, large handsome glowing crimson- 
scarlet flowers with black and yellow centre, very fragrant, ht. 18 in. 16/- 2/4 -/3 
Magnificent (3), Old Dutch Tulip, handsome bold flowers of a plum-cherrv with 
rich bloom, large electric-blue centre, ht. 24 in. 42/- 5/6 -/6 
Marksman (4), a grand Tulip, large handsome showy flowers of a brilliant orange- 
scarlet, outer petals slightly shaded rose, centre yellow, strong grower, ht. 18 in.. 28/- 3/9 -/4 
Mayflower (2), a splendid Tulip with immense open flowers, broad blunted petals 
of a rich scarlet-cerise, the centre having a blue cross edged white, ht. 26 in. ; one 
of the best of the newer introductions. — 16/- 1/6 
Orange Globe (4), handsome long flower, scarlet with rose tinge, margined orange, 
inside glowing scarlet with buff tinge, centre dark bronze thinly edged yellow, 
ht. 22 in. 21/- 3/- -/4 
Orange King (3), a grand Tulip with very large globular flowers of a beau¬ 
tiful glowing orange with scarlet tinge, outside shaded rose, centre yellow, 
anthers violet-black, delightfully fragrant, ht. 24 in. Wonderfully effective 
in flower beds and borders. Award of Merit R.H.S. 16/- 2/4 -/3 
Panorama {syn. Fairy and Monument) (3), Old Dutch Tulip, large handsome 
globular flowers, madder-red with rosy glow, tips of petals flushed golden-bronze, 
the flowers last long in condition, ht. 22 in. 18/6 2/8 -/3 
Scarlet Emperor (3), a grand border Tulip having very large bold flowers with 
pointed petals of a brilliant glowing scarlet, with rich clear yellow centre and black 
anthers, ht. 24 in. First-Class Certificate R.H.S. 45/- 6/- -/7 
PURPLE, PLUM AND VIOLET SHADES. 
Bacchus (2), a handsome Old Dutch Tulip, with long oval-shaped flowers of a 
royal purple having a rich bloom on outer petals, ht. 28 in. ; very effective when 
blended with Arethusa {see page 74). 25/- 3/6 -/4 
Duke of Edinburgh (3), a very well formed flower of fine substance, ruby- 
purple with rich bloom on outer petals, centre clear white, ht. 26 in., a fine Tulip 
of great merit. — 10/6 1/- 
