GIANT SNOWDROPS, CHIONODOXAS, AND SNOWFLAKES. 15 
The Snowdrop— continued. 
Elwesii, should be extensively used , the flowers being large are most 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 maybe suggestive to those who desire to follow her 
guidance in intermingling these early spring beauties. 
669 Single-flowering Snowdrops per 1000 
670 ,, ,, ,, extra foie bulbs „ 
671 Double-flowering Snowdrops ,, 
672 ,, ,, ,, extra fine bulbs 
673 Galanthus Elwesii, Extra Strong Selected Bulbs 
674 „ ,, Good Selected Bulbs ,, 
675 ,, ,, Small Bulbs for Naturalization ,, 
676 ,, ,, 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. 
677 Galanthus latifolius (Redoutel), The Broad-Leaved Snowdrop, a fine distinct species , with broad 
light green foliage per 1000, 405. ; per 100, 55. 6 d. ; per doz. o 10 
678 ,, ,, ,, small bulbs to naturalize ,, 25?.; ,, 35.; ,, 08^ 
679 ,, plicatus (Giant Crimean Single Snowdrop), very large handsome flowers... per doz. 3/6; each o 4. 
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CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). 
The Chionodoxa 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 or- 
Hardy Flowers recommends it for naturalizing, we may just add we feel sure that, naturalized, the Chiomxloxas* 
will afford lasting pleasure. The species offered are gems amongst spring flowers. 
Home-groiun 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 Lucilise (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 Ncmophila-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 near the summit of the mountain 
a mass was met with in full splendour, forming one of the most sumptuous displays of floral beauty J 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 m 3878 
the Floral Committee of the R. H. S. awarded to our specimens a First-Class Certificate. 
681 Chionodoxa Lucilise, Fine Home-grown Bulbs p. iooo, 40J.; p. 100, 4J. 6d . ; p. doz. 8d. 
682 „ ,, „ ,, ,, extra selected ,, 505.; ,, 55. 6 d.\ ,, sod. 
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. 
683 Chionodoxa sardensis, Fine Home-grown Bulbs p. 1000, 40J. ; p. roo, 4*. 6 d . ; p. doz. 8d 
684 ,, „ ,, ,, ,, extra selected ,, 50*.; ,, 51. 6d.; „ io<jL 
flST Beautiful Coloured Plate of C. Sardensis, sent for is. 6 d. 
685 Chionodoxa gigantea (C. grandiflora ), (new 1889 ). A very distinct and beautiful species. Flowers twicf> 
the size of C. Luciliae, more open, and of a beautiful soft lavender-blue, with white centre. The habit dwarf, 
and robust. This is a most valuable acquisition to cur Spring flowers. A First-Class Certificate, Spring, 1893 
Fine Home-grown Bulbs per 1000, 70J.; per 100, 8s. 6 d.; per doz. is. 3 d. 
686 ,, ,, ,, extra selected ior. 6d.\ „ is. 6d. 
687 Chionodoxa Alleni (new 1892 ), described by our collector as “ the finest of all the Chionodoxas, resembling 
Gigantea , but bearing larger and more flowers, some blooms measuring two inches across, foliage broader 
and altogether more massive.” Selected Collected Bulbs, per 100, 21 s. ; per doz. 33-. 
SNOWFLAKES (Leiicojum). 
SPRING, SUMMER, AND AUTUMN-FLOWERING. 
Leucojum Vemum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of our earliest Spring flowers with blossoms resembling & 
large Snowdrop, handsome in outline, and prized for bouquets. L. rEstivum and Hernandezii, the- 
Summer Snowflakes, flower in April and May, and are remarkable for their elegant blossoms, which so closely 
resemble a Snowdrop as not to be distinguishable from it when used in bouquets. L. Autumnale is a charming 
neat graceful white, pink tipped Snowdrop-like flower, blooming in August and September. L. trn hophyllum 
resembles Autumnale in its graceful growth, but the flowers are pure white and are produced in spring;: 
this is a very rare plant, and is figured in Bot. Register, vol. vii., page 544 ; in its native habitat it vs founcfc 
growing in pure sand. 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.” each—#, a. 
688 Autumnale (Acis Autumnalis), white and pink flowers in autumn, graceful in pots and on rockwork , 
etc. , ^ ft per doz. 3 s. 6 d. o 4 
689 Trichophyllum, var. grandiflorum (Acis trichophylla), pure white, a rare and beautiful spring- 
flowering species ; re-introduced by A. W. Tait, Esq per doz. 153. 1 6» 
690 iEstivum, a handsome plant, bearing spikes of elegant drooping white flowers, in May , which arc 
greatly prized for cutting, 1^ ft per 1000, 555. ; per 100, 6s. 6 d. ; per doz. 13. ... 
691 ,, ' ,, Smailer Bulbs for naturalization ....per ioco, 423 .; per too, 4*. 6d. ... 
692 Hernandezil (syn. Pulchellum), elegant drooping white flowers, in May, 1.5 ft., p. 100, 15/; p. doz. 2/6 o 3 
693 Vernum, beautiful white flowers, in early spring ; valuable for edgings, masses, foot of rockwork , and 
for naturalizing in grass , etc per 100, 6s. 6 d.\ per doz. is. ... 
694 „ carpathicum, more vigorous in growth and more free-flowering than the type, 
per ioo, 123 . 6 d. ; per doz. 2 s. o 3, 
Kin^ Street, Covent Garden , 1892.] 
