MEA DOW-S A FFRON, SN O WDROP, SNOWFLAKE, SCILLA , PUSCHKINIA, ETC. 17 
Meadow Saffron— continued. 
915 SoboUferum (Merendera Soboliferum) per ' *• g 
916 Speciosum rubrum, intense crimson-magenta, petals of great substance, and flowers t/ie largest and 5 
most magnificent of the family eac h 2S 5^ 2I Q 
917 Variegatum, syn tesselatum and Agrippinum, chequered rose-purple andwhiu '.'.'.li perxoo, 7 j.’ 6d. 1 6 
yA ° »* pallidum, rose, chequered white t f, 
919 Fine mixed varieties J 6 
THE SPRING-FLOWERING MEADOW-SAFFRON (BULBOCODIUM), 
The mass of rich rose-purple flowers which in early spring precedes the foliage of this plant, imparts a dis- 
tinctive character of great value m permanent edgings, rock work, and flower borders. 
920 Vernum, rose-purple , per ioo, ior. 6 d. ; perdoz., ij. 6 d. 
921 » foL variegatls, rose-purple, foliage margined white, per doz, , 55. 6d., each 6d. 
SNOWDROP (GALANTHUS NIVALIS). 
It is seldom that an entire bed is given up to the Snowdrop, although there is nothing more beautiful in 
early Spring than a sheet of its graceful snowy blossoms. The bulbs should be planted thickly, almost touching 
each other ; and from the same bed a succession of bloom can be secured by planting Tulips, Hyacinths, or 
Narcissus at a depth of six inches, and the Snowdrops on the top of these at a depth of two inches. When the 
Snowdrops have passed out of bloom, there remains an elegant green carpet of foliage to set off the more massive 
blossoms of the Tulip or the Hyacinth. A fine effect is also produced by intermingling Crocus and Snowdrops, 
and a bed of surpassing beauty is formed with a centre of Snowdrops and a deep edging of the bright blue Scilla 
sibirica or vice versa . Thick masses of Snowdrops, alternated with masses of Scilla sibirica, give a fine effect in 
flower borders. 
In permanent situations the Snowdrop is most generally used, such as edgings, lines, and masses, where the 
roots can remain undisturbed. In lawns and pleasure parks the Snowdrop, dotted about in tufts or masses, is 
chaiming nestling in the grass. In planting, the turf need not be disturbed, but holes five inches deep should 
simply be made with a dibber, dropping in two inches of fresh soil, then three or more bulbs, keeping the hole* 
about three inches apart. A fine effect is produced by planting the Snowdrop on banks and grass slopes. 
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922 Double-flowering per 1000 21 
923 Single-flowering tt 21 o 
924 Double-flowering, extra large roots ,, 30 o 
925 Single-flowering ,, go 0 
THE GIANT SNOWDROP. 
The large flowered species of Snowdrops are from the remote parts of Western Europe, and distinguished 
from the ordinary Snowdrop by their broader foliage, larger flowers, and taller growth ; wherever hardy bulbs are 
cultivated, these Giant Snowdrops should occupy a prominent position. each—#, d 
926 Galanthus plicatus (The Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white per doz., 5^. 6rf. o 6 
927 11 Imperati (Imperati s Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest (collected roots, is. ) 2 6 
928 ,, Elwesii, a distinct species collected by Mr. Rlwes in Asia Minor... (collected roots, r t. 6 d.) 5 6 
928£ ,, Redoutel, white, a very distinct species collected roots 1 6 
THE SPRING AND SUMMER SNOW-FLAKE (LEUCOJUM). 
Leucojum Vernum is one of the earliest and loveliest of Spring flowers ; and as we are able to quote them 
at a cheap rate, we hope to have large sales. ASstivum and Pulchellum are remarkable in April and M -.y for 
their elegant blossoms, which, when used in bouquets, cannot be distinguished from the Snowdrop. While we 
are writing this, Leucojum (Acis Autumnalis) is beautifully in flower iu our Experimental Grounds. each s. d. 
929 Autumnale, white and pink, i ft perdoz.. 51. 6 d. o 6 
930 iEstivum, white, i\ ft per doz., 2 s. 6d., large roots, 3s. 6 d ; each 3d. & o 4 
931 Pulchellum, white, 1^ ft perdoz., qv. 6 d. o 4 
932 Vernum, white, $ ft., Imported roots per 100, 10s. 6d. ; per doz., is. 6d. o 3 
933 n white, $ft., English roots per 100, 1 6s. ; perdoz., 2 s. 6 d. o 4 
EARLY-FLOWERING SCILLA. 
Early in Spring, the intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica, and the beautiful ultramarine blue of Scilla bifolia can 
hardly be overestimated, flowering as they do with the Snowdrop and the Crocus, and forming a pleasing 
contrast. For permanent edgings these early- flowering bcillas are matchless. Cultivated in pots or jardinets, 
alone, or associated with other bulbs, they are useful for indoor decoration. When planted in flower beds, the rich 
coloured blossoms are produced so abundantly as to carpet the ground. Bifolia comes first into bloom, and is 
closely followed by Sibirica, which is succeeded by Amoena and Italica, thus forming a connecting link with the 
Wood Hyacinth on page 29. Italica is a charming dwarf plant, with clear porcelain blue flowers. 
934 Sibirica, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per 100, qs. 6 d. ; larger bulbs, ioy. 6 d. ; per doz., u. 6d. & 2s. 
935 Bifolia, ultramarine blue, very dwarf. per 100. 151. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d. 
936 Taurica, a fine large flowering form of S. bifolia, each is. 6 d. 
s. d. s. d „ 
937 Bifolla alba, white 5/6 per doz,, each o 6 I 939 amoena, bright blue perdoz. 3 & 
938 „ rubra, rose ,, 2 6 | 940 Italica, clear rich blue ,, 5 6- 
PUSCHKINIA. 
These are beautiful early flowering plants, the blossoms rising in profusion from the midst of small concave 
leaves. They should have a place in every collection of hardy bulbous plants. 8 d. 
941 Libanotica, white, shaded blue, | ft per doz., jos. Gd. ,, 10 
942 ,, compacta, while, shaded blue, very rare, \ ft ,, 3 6 
TRICHONEMA (ROMULEA). 
These fine hnrdy plants are remarkable for a slender grassy foliage and large beautiful satiny flowers ; they 
are also admirable plants for pot culture. each— s. d. each— s. d. 
943 Bulbocodlum, purple-lilac, ^ ft o 6 1 945 Spec! osum catminc, very fine, $ ft. o 6 
941 Kamlflorum, purple, very handsome, it ft. o 6 | 916 Clustl, in mixed colours per doz. 5,6 o 6 
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, i8?o.] C 
