GIANT SNOWDROPS, CHIONODOXAS, WINTER ACONITE. 
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SNOWDROP (Galanthus Nivalis, etc.) 
In the early Spring months, there is nothing more beautiful than a sheet of the snowy graceful blossoms of 
the Snowdrop. In planting an edging, mass, or a bed, whether in the turf of the lawn or in the flower garden, 
the bulbs should almost touch each other. A bed of surpassing beauty may be arranged, Snowdrops in the 
centre, with a deep fringe of bright blue Scillas sibirica, bifolia, or Chionodoxa Luciliae, sardensis, or gigantea ; a 
charming effect is also produced by intermingling in the proportions of two-thirds Snowdrops to one-third 
Scillas or Chionodoxas. When practicable such plantings of the Snowdrop should be permanent, and the 
surface of the soil in Summer, top dressed and sown with annuals, such as Nemophila, Leptosiphon, etc., or 
planted with surface rooting bedding plants. The Snowdrop and the Crocus when planted in alternate circles 
arc very effective, and follow each other so closely, that no gap is left in the succession. 
In beds of Tulips and Hyacinths, Snowdrops are very effective between the lines ; they flower while these 
bulbs are just moving the surface, and when the flowers are over there remains an elegant groundwork of green 
foliage, or if the foliage is not desiied, it can be cut down close to the soil. 
The Snowdrop is most generally used for permanent edgings and masses, while in the fringes of lawns* 
where the grass need not be cut till May, and in pleasure parks, nestling in the grass, it looks, perhaps* 
most at home. In planting in grass, the turf need not be disturbed, but holes about three inches apart and five 
inches deep should be made with a dibber, dropping in three inches of fresh soil, then three or more bulbs. 
Snowdrops when planted on banks and grass slopes, look lovely. The New Giant Single Snowdrop, Galanthus 
Elwcsii, should be extensively used , the flowers being large are valuable for cutting. The Chionodoxas 
are charming companions to Elwes’ Giant Snowdrop; indeed, both are found growing wild together, and as 
Nature is never found out of harmony, the information may be suggestive to those who desire to follow her 
guidance in intermingling these early spring beauties. 
696 Single-flowering Snowdrops 
697 ,, ,, ,, extra fine bulbs 
698 Double-flowering Snowdrops 
699 ,, ,, ,, extra fine bulbs 
700 Galanthus Elwesii, Extra Strong Se'Jr>cted Bulbs ... 
701 ,, ,, Good Selected Bulbs 
702 ,, ,, Small Bulbs for Naturalization 
703 ,, ,, A few very Large Bulbs for Pot Culture 
Galanthus Elwesii is a distinct and beautiful species from the mountains near Smyrna, the largest and most 
handsome of all Snowdrops. It has large pure white globular segments, with rich emerald-green and white 
tube ; when first opening, the shape of the flower reminds one of the Fuchsia globosa in form, but much larger. 
704 Galanthus latifolius (Redoutei), The Broad-Leaved Snowdrop, a fine distinct species , with broad s. 
light green foliage per ioo, 15V. ; per doz. 2 
705 „ plicatus (Giant Crimean Single Snowdrop), very large handsome flowers... 1 ^. 100, 15/; ,, 2 
706 ,, Imperati, fine large white flowers, tall grower per ico, ioj. 6 d., ,, 1 
707 ,, corcyrensis, a rare species from Corfu, flowering in December each 3 
708 ,, octobriensis, a rare autumn-flowering species >> 3 
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CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). 
The Chionodoxa is now so widely known and appreciated, it appears almost superfluous to sav anything 
in its praise. The bulbs are now very cheap, and as Mr. William Robinson in his paper at the Conference on 
Hardy Flowers recommends it for naturalizing, we may just add we feel sure that, naturalized, the Chionodoxas 
will afford lasting pleasure. The species offered are gems amongst spring flowers. 
Home-grown roots only are quoted here, as they are fully decorative the first season. Collected roots, though 
cheaper, are not fully decorative till the second season. 
Chionodoxa Luciliae ( The Glory of the Snow), the most beautiful of all dwarf blue spring-flowers, and 
unsurpassed for edgings and masses in flower borders and on rockwoik ; colour deep Nemophi la-blue, with 
clear snow-white centre. Mr. George Maw, in describing the circumstances under which he found the 
Chionodoxa Luciliae, says, " At the lower level it was out of fower, but near the summit of the mountain 
a mass was met with in full splendour , forming one of the most sumptuous displays of foral beauty I ever 
beheld ; a mass of bine and white, resembling Nemophila insignis in colour, but m)re intense and brilliant. 
Had Mr. Mail) seen C. sardensis and C. gigantea, we feel sure he would have bee?i filled with perhaps even 
greater enthusiasm.” The Chionodoxa Luciliae was figured in The Garden, July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 
the Floral Committee of the R. II. S. awarded to our specimens a First-Class Certificate. 
709 Chionodoxa Luciliae, Fine Home-grown Bulbs p. 1000, 35?.; p. 100, 4 s. 6d.; p. doz. 8 d. 
710 ,, ,, „ ,, ,, extra selected ,, 451.; ,, 5 s. 6 d.\ ,, 10 d. 
Chionodoxa sardensis, introduced by us in 1883. A First-Class Certificate was awarded to our plants, 1885, 
by the R. H. S.. also by the Royal Botanic Society. The Garden of 14th March, 1885. refers to it thus 
“ Chionodoxa sardensis is a gem among spring bulbs — one of the rare really blue flowers. A good sized 
patch is strikingly brilliant, the petals are coloured nearly to the centre." The deep gentian blue of this 
flower renders it so striking that for distant effect it cannot be too highly recommended. 
711 Chionodoxa sardensis, Fine Home-grown Bulbs p. 1000, 35r. ; p. ioo, 4 6 d. ; p. doz. 8 d, 
712 ,, „ ,, ,, ,, extra selected „ 451.; ,, 5s. 6 d.\ ,, 10 d, 
j Beautiful Coloured Plate of C. Sardensis, sent for is. 6 d. 
713 Chionodoxa gigantea (C grandiflora), a very distinct and beautiful species, with flowers twice 
the size of C. Lucillse, more open, and of a beautiful soft lavender-blue, with white centre. The habit is dwarf, 
and robust. This is a most valuable acquisition to cur Spring flowers. A First-Class Certificate, Spring, 1891. 
,, ,, Fine Home-grown Bulbs per 100, 7 s. 6 d.\ per doz. is. 3 d. 
714 M ,, ,, extra selected ,, 10s. 6 d.\ „ is. 6d. 
715 Chionodoxa Alien! (new 1892 ), resembling Gigantea, but bearing larger and more flowers, some blooms 
measuringtwo inches across, foliage broader and altogether more massive.” 
Home-grown Bulbs per 100, 12 s. 6 d. ; per doz. 2s. 
715^ n n „ „ extra selected ,, 15*. ; ,, 2 s. 6d. 
WINTER ACONITE. 
Early in Spring the golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite, resting on its emerald-green cushion of l‘“ves r 
are very beautiful and effective, especially when associated with Snowdrops, Early Scillas, Chionodoxas, 
Anemone fulgens, Apennina, etc. The green carpet produced by the foliage of Winter Aconite remains long 
after-the flowers have disappeared, and this enhances the. value of the plant, especially in situations where it is 
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