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Chionodoxas, Winter Aconite, Snowflakes, and Scillas. 
CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). 
The Cbionodoxa is now so widely known and appreciated, it appears almost superfluous to say 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 among spring flowers. 
Home-grown roots only are quoted here , as they are fully decorative the first season. Collected roots , though 
cheaper , arc not fully decorative till the second season. 
709 Chionodoxa Lucilise {The Glory of the Snow), Mr. George Maw, in describing the circumstances under 
which he found the Chionodoxa Lucilioe, says, “At the lower level it was out of Jlowo , but near the 
summit of the mountain a mass was met with in full splendour, forming one of the most sumptuous displays 
of floral beauty I ever beheld ; a mass of blue and white, resembling Nemophila msignis in colour, but 
more intense and brilliant." Had Mr. Maw seen C. sardensis and C. gigantca , we feel sure he would 
have been 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. H. S. awarded to our specimens a 
First-Class Certificate. Fine Home-grown Bulbs, per 1000, 35 j.; per 100, 4s. 6 d.\ per doz. 8</. 
711 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 Rotanic Society. The Garden of 14th March, 1885, refers to 
it as “ ii gem among sf ring bulbs — one of the rare really blue flowers. A good sized patci 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. 
Fine Home-grown Bulbs, per 1000, 35X. ; per 100, 4J. 6 d.\ per doz. 8 J. 
( A Beautiful Coloured Plate of Chionodoxa sardensis sent for 1/6. ) 
713 Chionodoxa gigantea (C. grandiflora), a very distinct and beautiful species, with flowers twice the size oS 
C. Lucilias, more open, and of a beautiful soft lavender-blue, with white centre. The habit is very dwarf 
and robust. This is a most valuable acquisition to our Spring flowers. A. First-Class Certificate* 
Spring, 1891. fine Home-grown Bulbs, per 100, 7s. 6d. ; per doz. is. 3 d. 
716 Chionodoxa Alleni (new 1892), resembling Gigantea, but bearing more and larger flowers, some blooms 
measuring two inches across, foliage broader and altogether more massive. 
Home-grown Bulbs, per ioo, 125. 60. ; per doz. 2s. 
WINTER ACONITE. 
Early in Spring the golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite, resting on its emerald-green cushion of leaves, are 
very beautiful and effective, especially when associated with Snowdrops, Early Scillas, Chionodoxas, Anemone, 
fulgens, A. apennina, etc. The green carpet produced by the foliage of the Winter Aconite remains 
long after the flowers have disappeared, and this enhances the value of the plant, especially in situations 
where it is difficult to clothe the ground, such as under trees and in moist situations, which the Winter 
Aconite enjoys, and where few other flowering plants will thrive. It is a good useful plant to naturalize id 
grass, etc. 
716 Winter Aconite per doz. 4 d.\ per 100, 2 s.\ per 1000. i$s. 
SNOWFLAKES (Leucojum). 
SPRING AND SUMMER-FLOWERING. 
Leucojum Vemum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of our earliest Spring flowers with blossoms resembling .1 
large Snowdrop. L. uTLstivum, the Summer Snowflake, flowers in May, and is remarkable for its large elegani 
Snowdrop-like blossoms. Mr. William Robinson, in his paper at the Conference on Hardy Flowers, remarked : 
“ The early -flowering Leucojum is a more precious flower for gathering than the Snowdrop, and the late-flowering 
Leucojum is graceful and handsome in grass.” Both are valuable as cut flowers. 
719 iEstivum, elegant drooping white flowers, in May, 1^ ft. per 1000, 5 S r -i P er IOO » ^ i per doz., is. 
720 ,, ,, Smaller Bulbs for naturalization per 1000, 42*.; per 100, i\s. 6 d. 
722 Vernum, beautiful white flowers, in early spring ; valuable for edgings, masses, foot of rockwork, and 
for naturalizing in grass, etc per 100, 55. 6d. ; per doz., xj. 
SCILLAS, Early-Flowering. 
The effect in early Spring can hardly be over-estimated of the intense rich hyacinth-blue of Scllla sibirica, 
and the beautiful ultramarine-blue of Scilla bifolia, contrasting with the snow-white of the Snowdrop mid the 
varied hues of the Crocus. As permanent edgings these two early-flowering Scillas are most valuable. Grown 
in pots or jardinets, alone, or with other bulbs, they form a pleasing variety amongst indoor plants. In flower 
beds and masses, the blossoms are so abundantly produced as to carpet the ground. Bifolia is the first id 
bloom, and is closely followed by Sibirica. All suitable for naturalization and permanent flower borders. 
724 Sibirica, spikes of intense rich blue flowers, dwarf per 1000, 2 U.; per 100, 2 s. 6d . ; per doz. 6^. 
729 Bifolia, of the Taurus Mountains, deep blue, very dwarf; a charming early spring flower valuable 
for masses and edgings in borders and on rock work per iooo, 30J.; per 100, 4 s. 6 d.\ per doz. 8 d. 
SCILLAS, May-Flowering (Wood Hyacinths). 
The Wood Hyacinth is the most decorative of May-flowering bulbs. The fine Spanish varieties of the 
Wood Hyacinth (S. campanulata) which we offer, have erect flower spikes, and are large and handsome. 1 he 
varieties of Nutans (our native plant) have drooping flower spikes. All the Wood Hyacinths are very effective 
in flower and shrubbery borders, and most valuable for wild gardens, woodland walks, and to naturalize, ihey 
also make charming pot-plants, and may be forced into bloom by March. The white varieties are greatly id 
demand to cut for table bouquets and vases. Mr. William Robinson, in his paper at the Conference on Hardy 
Flowers, refers to the Spanish Scillas (S. campanulas, vars.), as “giving new aspects of flower life." hi 
addition to these we recommend, Nos. 746 and 746. 
per 100. doz. 
732 Campanulata grandiflora, bells very s. d. s. d. 
large, clear blue 8 6...1 3 
733 ,, aperta, blue, striped white, 
pretty and distinct 10 6...1 6 
734 „ alba, beautiful pure white 
bells, fine 6 6...1 o 
per 100. doz. 
s. d. 8. d. 
737 Campanulata rosea, fine rose 6 6...1 o 
738 Patula major, dirk porcelain bells, 
very large and handsome 8 6...1 3 
739 Nutans caraea, bells beautiful flesh 
colour 10 6... 1 6 
741 tt rosea, fine rose-coloured bells 6 6...1 o 
[Barr and Son, 
