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WINTER ACONITE, SCILLAS, PUSCHKINIA, AND MUSCARI. 
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, Apennina, etc. The green carpet produced by the foliage of 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 in grass, etc. 
695 Winter Aconite, per doz. 4 d.\ per 100, 2s.; per iooo, 15*.; 
extra strong roots, per doz. 6 d.\ per 100, as. 6 d.\ per 1000, 21 s. 
SCILLAS, Early-Flowering. 
The effect in early Spring can hardly be over-estimated of the intense rich hyacinth-blue of Scilla Bibirica., 
and the beautiful ultramarine-blue of Scilla bifolia, contrasting with the snow-white of the Snowdrop, and the 
varied hues of the Crocus. As permanent edgings these two early-flowering Scillas are most valuable Crown 
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 in 
bloom, and is closely followed by Sibirica. All good bulbs for naturalization atid permanent flower botders. 
696 Sibirica, spikes of intense rich blue flowers . dwarf per iooo, 21/- ; per ioo, 2/6 ; per doz. 6d. 
697 ,, ,, ,, ,, extra large bulbs, per iooo, 25/- ; per 100, 3/- ; per doz. 8<z. 
698 ,, variety taurica, a new species from the Taurus Mountains , flowering two weeks earlier 
than the \ Siberian species , No. 696 , flowers rich hyacinth-blue, and 
pleasing green foliage per 100, 121. 6d. ; per doz. 2 s. 
699 ti m a few immense bulbs, per ioo, iSs. ; per doz. 2 s. 9 d. 
700 Bifoiia, of tile Taurus Mountains, deep blue , very dwarf; a charming early spring flower, invaluable 
for masses and edgings in borders and on rockwork ...per iooo, 30*. ; per 100, 41. 6d. ; per doz. 8 d. 
701 Bifolla alba, pure white , rare and beautiful per doz. 7s. 6d.\ each 9 d. 
702 Taurica, fine spikes of rich large dark blue flowers per doz. 105. 6 d. ; each, ir. 
703 ,, alba, pure white, fine spike of bloom . » ioj. 6 a. ; >, 
SCILLAS, May-Flowering (Wood Hyacinths). 
The Wood Hyacinth is the most decorative of May-flowering bulbs. Our native species, Scilla nutans 
abounds in most parts of the country, and many suppose it to be the “ Culver keys" referred to by Izaak 
Walton. The fine Spanish varieties (S. campanulata ) of the Wood Hyacinth which we offer, have erect flower 
spikes and are much larger and handsomer than our native plants, which have drooping flower spikes. All the 
Wood Hyacinths are very effective in flower and shrubbery borders, and most valuable for wild gardens, wood- 
land walks, and to naturalize. They also make charming pot-plants, and may be forced into bloom by March. 
The white varietieb are greatly in demand to cut for table bouquets and vases. Mr. William Robinson, in 
his paper at the Conference on Hardy Flowers, ref ers to the Spanish Scillas (S. campanulata vars.) as “ giving new 
aspects of flower life." In addition to these we recommend Nos. 718 and 719 . p. 100. p. doz. 
p. 100. p. doz. 
704 Campanulata grandiflora, bells very *• ». d. 
large, clear blue 8 6...1 3 
705 ,, aperta, blue, striped white, 
pretty and distinct 10 6...1 6 
706 ,, alba, beautiful pure white 
bells, fine 6 6...1 o 
707 ,, ,, compacta, pure white 
bells, compact truss , very fine 10 6...1 6 
708 ,, Emperor, very large and beau- 714 
t if ul, porcelain striped blue 15 o... 2 3 , 
716 Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalization in shrubberies, etc '.....per iooo, 30*. 
716 Fine „ „ „ ,, „ >. 2TS - 
717 English Blue Bells „ ,, .. 21*. 
718 ,, Large Red Scillas ,, ,, >• 55 ** 
719 ,, ,, White Scillas, large spikes of white bells, prized for cutting ,, 55 ^ 
d. s. d. 
709 Campanulata rosea, fine rose 6 6...1 o 
710 ,, rosea maxima, fine 
la rge rose-coloured flowers : 10 6 . . . 1 6 
711 Patula major, large and handsome 
dark porcelain bells 7 6...1 3 
712 Nutans carnea, bells beautiful flesh 
colour 12 6 ... 2 o 
713 ,, lilacina , bells soft pale lilac ... 15 0...2 3 
rosea , fine rose-coloured bells... 6 6...1 o 
6...0 10 
6...0 8 
6.. .0 8 
6.. . 1 o 
6. . .1 o 
SCILLAS, VARIOUS SPECIES. 
Peruviana and Ciliaris are the giant-flowering Scillas of Summer, and when established are grand border 
plants. Autumnalis japonica has beautiful rose-coloured flowers, and blooms from August 
each — ». J 
720 AutumnaU8,/wr^/<r-£/tftf per doz. 3/6 
721 „ japonica, rose per doz. 3/6 
722 Ciliaris, large spreading heads of beautiful 
light blue flowers per doz. 55. (id. 
o 6 
each— 8. d 
723 Peruviana, large handsome heads of dark 
blue flowers ...per doz. 41. 6d. o 6 
724 ,, alba, white • o 6 
725 Verna, lilac-blue per doz. 2 s. 6 d. o 3 
PUSCHKINIA. 
This beautiful variety of PuschUinia offered is a first-class dwarf hardy April-flowering bulb, and should he 
represented in the permanent flower horders of every garden ; it is charming on rockwork, and is also a 
very pretty in-door pot-plant (6 bulbs in a pot). A coloured plate of it appeared in The Garden , 1878 and 1881. 
726 FuscMdnla llbanotlca compacta, white, deeply shaded and striped blue, height 4 to 6 in., s. d. 
per ioo, 12s. 6d. ; per doz. 2 s. ; each o 3 
MUSCARI. 
M. botryoldes, the Grape Hyacinth, has a neat dwarf compact growth, with flower spikes of dark blue, clear 
pearl-blue, blush, or pure white. It is an admirable plant for edgings to permanent beds, and beautiful under 
glass, 6 bulbs in a pot. M. neglectum, the Starch Hyacinth, is in bloom with M. botryoldes, but differs in 
having a larger flower spike and the recumbent foliage. M. mosebatum, the Musk- Hyacinth, and its 
varieties, have delightfully fragrant flowers, and are recommended for pot-culture. M. plumosum monstresum, 
the plume-iike appearance of its handsome flowers has secured to it the name Feathered Hyacinth ; it is the 
last in this section to flower, and deserves a place in every flower border and rockery. “ The Muscarl," says 
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