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GIANT SNOWDROPS AND CHIONODOXAS. 
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 slbirica or bifolia, Chionodoxa Luciliae, C. sardensis, or 
C. 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 are very effective, and follow each other so closely, that no gap is left in the succession. 
In beds of Tulips and Hyacinths, Snowdrops arc 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 desired, it can be cut down close to the soil. 
The Snowdrop is most generally used for permanent edgings and masses, though 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 
Elwesii, should be extensively used ; its flowers are large and 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. 
728 Single-flowering Snowdrops per 1000 
729 ,, ,, ,, extra fine bulbs ,, 
730 Double-flowering Snowdrops 
731 ,, ,, ,, extra fine bulbs ,, 
732 Galanthus Elwesii, Extra Strong Selected Bulbs ,, 
733 ,, ,, Strong Selected Bulbs ,, 
734 ,, ,, Smaller Bulbs for Naturalization, 
mostly flowering size ,, 
735 ,, ,, A few Monster 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. 
737 Galanthus Ikariae (new), a most beautiful and distinct Snowdrop, with broad, glossy, light-green, 
reflexing foliage, flowers snowy white, with inner segment heavily tipped 
bright green P er doz. 
,, Imperati, fine large white flowers, tall grower per 100, 12s. 6d., ,, 
,, latifolius (Redoutei), the Broad- Leaved Snowdrop, a fine distinct species , with broad 
light green foliage per 100, 21 s.; per doz. 
,, plicatus (Giant Crimean Single Snowdrop), large handsome flowers, with plicate foliage 
very distinct p. 100, 15/; p. doz. 
B 2 T For other Beautiful New and Autumn-flowering Snowdrops, see Novelties, page 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. 
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 rockwork ; colour deep Nemophila-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 flower , but 7iear the summit of the mountain 
a mats 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 insignis in colour, but more intense and brilliant. 
Had Mr. Maw seen C. sardensis and C. gigantea , 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. IT. S. awarded to our specimens a First-Class Certificate. 
743 Chionodoxa Luciliae, Fine Home-grown Bulbs p. 1000, 305.; p. 100, 3 s. 6d . ; p. doz. 6 d. 
744 ,, ,, „ ,, . ,, extra selected ,, 40*.; ,, 4 s. 6d.\ ,, 8 «• 
Chionodoxa sardensis, introduced by us in 1883. A First-Class Certificate was awarded to our plants, 1885, 
by the R. IT. 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. 
745 Chionodoxa sardensis, Fine Home-grown Bulbs p. 1000, 35*.; p. 100, 4*. 6d . ; p. doz. 8 d. 
746 ,, ,, Collected Bulbs, extra large „ 25 s -> »* 3 *- I »* 
J83- Beautiful Coloured Plate of C. Sardensis, sent for 6 d. 
747 Chionodoxa gigantea (C. grandifiora), a very distinct and beautiful species, with flowers twice 
the size of C. Luciliae, 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-gTOwn Bulbs per 100, 7 s. 6a’.; per doz. is. 3d. 
748 ” ,, ,, ,, extra selected ioj. 6d . ; ,, is.6d. 
749 Chionodoxa Alleni (new 1892), resembling Gigantea. but bearing more Howers a little larger in size and 
of a slightly lighter shade, foliage broader and more massive." 
Home-grown Bulbs, extra selected per 100, 17*. 6d. ■ per doz. 2 s. ta. 
King Street, Covent Garden, 1894.] 
