LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 



Facing p. 



A colony of Snowdrops on a winter day 364 



The Summer Snowflake, Leucojum aestivum, a charming bulb 



to plant in autumn 366 



A clump of white Tulips 368 



The handsome hardy border plant Stenactis speciosa . . 376 



A fine bush of the popular Lilac Charles X., a variety which is 



often forced for early bloom 380 



The Mezereon (Daphne Mezereum), a deliciously scented shrub 



that flowers in winter (see page 380) 396 



For the practical illustrations see the General Index 

 at the end of the volume 



