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G-alanthns continued. 



as, if planted where the soil is suitable, and left alone, 

 they increase rapidly, and annually appear to flower almost 

 suddenly, about the beginning of February. 



Pot Culture. If a number of roots are purchased with 

 the ordinary Dutch bulbs in autumn, and about eight 

 placed in a Sin. pot, an interesting addition may be ob- 



Galaiithus continued. 



FIG. 67. FLOWERS OF GALANTHUS ELWESII. 

 tained for greenhouse decoration in January. Snowdrops 

 will not bear forcing, and, if it is attempted, failure in 

 securing flowers is almost certain. After potting, they 

 should be covered with ashes until growth commences. 

 The pots should then be removed and kept in a light 



FIG. 69. FLOWERS OF GALANTHUS NIVALIS IMPERATI. 



position in a cold frame, giving plenty of air at all 

 times when the weather is mild. Both the single and 



FIG. 68. GALANTHUS NIVALIS. 



FIG. 70. FLOWERS OF GALANTHUS NIVALIS REFLEXUS 

 (CRIMEAN SNOWDROP). 



