Cheap Dutch, Beautiful Large-Flowered Dutch & Species of Crocuses, & Snowdrops. 
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are extremely effective. For several years past in "Rotten Row," and other of the Royal Parks, Crocuses, 
Snowdrops, Daffodils, etc., have been planted in the grass, to the great delight of visitors, and the enhanced 
decoration of the parks. In wild gardens, woodland walks, etc., the Crocus should be associated with the 
violet, the primrose, and the oxlip. 
CHEAP DUTCH CROCUSES. FOR LARGE PLANTINGS. 
To encourage extensive planting in shrubberies, woodlands, wild gardens, in grass, on lawns, pleasure parks, 
etc., Crocus are quoted by the thousand cheaply. For a gorgeous effect in early spring nothing can equal the 
Golden YeUow Crocus, masses of which will attract the eye at a great distance. 
s. d. s. d. 
633 1000 in 8 varieties 17 6 I 635 250 in 8 varieties 5 o 
634 500 in 8 ,, 9 o I 636 100 in 8 ,, 2 6 
637 Mixed, all colours per ioo, is. (si., per 1000, 10s. 6d. 
per 1000. p. 100. 
638 Large Purple 15 0...1 8 
639 Large Light Blue 12 6 ..1 6 
640 Large Striped 12 6...1 6 
641 Large White 12 6...1 6 
642 Golden- Yellow, very fine 15 0...1 9 
per 1000. p. 100. 
643 Large Golden-Yellow 21 0...2 6 
645 Cloth of Silver, white, striped purple 
or lilac 16 6. ..2 o 
646 Cloth of Gold, golden-yellow, striped 
brown 16 6. ..2 o 
CHOICE NAMED LARGE-FLOWERED DUTCH CROCUSES. Large Roots. 
The following large-flowered named Crocuses are recommended for planting in groups, edgings, select 
beds, and in designs. There are purples and blues of shades, pure whites, rich yellow, light and dark striped 
sorts, etc. When the Crocus is grown in pots, plant thickly, and treat as recommended for the cultivation of the 
Hyacinth, on page 6. When removed from under the ashes, place in an airy situation and give water very freely. 
The following beautiful Crocuses were specially selected for their large flowers, varied colours, and robust growth. 
8. d. 8. d. 
649 1000 in 10 splendid varieties 25 o I 651 250 in 10 splendid varieties 7 o 
650 500 in 10 ,, 13 6 | 652 100 in 15 ,, 3 6 
653 Extra fine mixed, from named varieties, all colours per 100, 2 s., per 1000, i8j. 
per 100. per doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
654 Barr’s Giant Golden-Yellow, these 
produce abundance of flowers 5 6...0 10 
655 Czar Peter, splendid rich light blue 2 6...0 6 
656 David Rizzio, deep purple 2 6...0 6 
663 Madame Mina, white, striped lilac.. 2 6...o 6 
665 Mont Blanc, large pure white 2 6...0 6 
per 100. per doz. 
s. cl. s. d. 
667 Ne Plus Ultra, purple, tipped white 2 6...0 6 
670 Quean of Purples, splendid large 
deep purple flowers ... 3 6 .0 6 
671 Queen Victoria, pure white 2 6...0 6 
67 J Sir Walter Scott, beautifully pen- 
cilled lilac, very large 2 6...0 6 
BEAUTIFUL SPECIES of Autumn, Winter, and Spring-Flowering CROCUSES. 
These beautiful Crocuses are mostly wild species, many of them collected by George Maw, Esq., in 
Greece, Syria, Palestine, etc. At our Surbiton Nurseries, Long Ditton, one or other of these Crocuses may 
be seen from September to April. On rockwork and select borders they are seen to great advantage. 
a. d. 
674 3 each of 70 beautiful species 105 o 
675 1 „ 70 ,, ,, 42 o 
676 3 ,, 30 ,, ,, 30s., 42s., & 50 o 
677 1 „ 30 ,, ,, 15s., 21s., & 25 o 
8. d. 
678 3 each 20 beautiful species, 21s., 30s., & 
42 
0 
679 1 , 
, 20 
,, ,, 7S.6d., 10s. 6d., & 
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0 
680 3 , 
12 
m .. 15s . 21s., 30s., & 
42 
0 
681 1 , 
12 
,, 5s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s. 6d., & 
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A Descriptive List of our complete collection of Autumn, Winter and Spring-flowering Species of 
Crocus, may be had on application. 
SNOWDROP (Galantlms Nivalis, etc.) 
In the early spiing months, there is nothing more beautiful than the Snowdrop, growing as an edging, or 
in masses, whether in the turf of the lawn or in the flower garden ; in planting, the bulbs should almost touch 
each other. Abed of surpassing beauty miy be arranged, Snowdrop? in the centre, with a deep fringe of 
bright blue Scilla sibirica, bifolia, or Chionodoxa Liiciliae, 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 Nemopllila L?ptosiphon, etc., or planted with suriace rooting 
bedding plants. The Snowdrop and the Crocus, when planted in alternate circles, are very effective, and 
follow each other so closely, that no gap is left in the succession of bloom. 
In beds of Tulips or Hyacinths, Snowdrops are very effective planted between the lines ; they flower first, 
and when the blosso ns have faded there rem tins an elegant groundwork of green foliage. 
The Snowdrop planted in the fringe of lawns, where the grass need not be cut till May and in pleasure 
parks, banks, and grass slopes, the turf need not be disturbed, but holes about three inches apm and five inches 
deep should be made with a dibber, dropping in three inches of fresh soil, then three or more bulbs. The 
New Giant Single Snowdrop, Galanthus Elwesii, should be extensively used, the /, lowers being large are most 
valuable for cutting. The Chionodoxas are charming companions to Elwes’ New Giant Snowdrop; indeed, 
both are found growing wild together, a suggestion to those who desire to follow Nature's guidance in inter- 
mingling these charming early spring beauties. 
696 Single-flowering Snowdrops per 1000, 21 s.; per 100, 2 s. 6 d.\ per doz. 5 d. 
698 Double-flowering Snowdrops ,, 21 s \ ,, 2r. 6 d . ; ,, sd. 
701 Galanthus Elwesii Good Selected Bulbs ,, 30 s.; „ 41. 6 d . ; ,, 8 d. 
702 ,, „ Small Bulbs for Naturalization ,, 2 u. ; ,, 2 s. (sd.\ ,, s d - 
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 a nch emerald-green and white 
tube; when first opening, the shape of the flower reminds one of the Fuchsia globosa in form, but much larger. 
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