i4 CHOICE SPECIES OF CROCUS, SNOWDROPS, WINTER ACONITE, AND CHIONODOXA 
Crocus Species —continued. perdoz. each 
8. Q'. It d I 
597 Lssvigatus marginatus, crimson 
edged white, inner segments 
lilac, shading to white (a) io 6...I o 
598 ,, strlatus, white, feathered 
lilac (a) 7 6...0 9 
599 Longiflorus (Odoms), soft rose- 
lilac (a) per ioo, 15s. 2 6...0 3 
600 Medina, purple-lilac, lighter at baseig) 7 6...0 9 
601 Minimus, violet y fawn, and black [s) 15 0...1 6 
602 Nudlfloru8,w'^/-^w^/t’(a)p. ico,i5/ 2 6...0 3 
603 Obesus, purple, shading to darker 
purple at base (s) per 100, 10/6 1 6...0 3 
604 Ochroleucus, creamy white, bright 
orange base (a) 5 6...0 6 
605 Olivieri, bright orange (w) 4 6...0 6 
606 Pulchellus, lavender-blue (a) 10 6...1 o 
607 „ albus, pure white , with 
white anthers (a) 3 6 
608 ReticulatU8, white striped crimson- 
brown, inner segments lilac (s) 7 6...0 9 
609 Salzmannl, lilac, darker feathered (a) 4 6...0 o 
611 „ Cartwrightianus, lilac, 
stigma scarlet (a) 10 6...1 o 
612 „ Elwesii, 1 ed- lilac (a) 2 6 
013 ,, Pallasll, lilac, delicately 
veined (a) 1 o 
614 Serotinus! lilac, shaded lavender (a) 7 6...0 9 
per doz. each. 
8. dm 8. d. 
615 Sleberi, bright purple (w) 4 6...0 6 
616 Speciosus, blue, very effective in lines 
and masses (a) per 100, 5/6 1 o 
617 Stollaris, orange , feathered put pie- 
brown (s) per io?, 3/6 o 9 
618 Suaveolens, violet fawn, by purple (w) 7 6...0 9 
619 Suterianus, orange, very early (w) 3 6 
620 Tommaslnianus, pale sapphire- 
lavender (s) per 100, 21/ 3 6...0 4 
621 Touraefortii, delicate rose-lilac (a)... 4 6...0 6 
622 ,, splendens, delicate 
rose-lilac , very large (a) 2 6 
623 Vernus George Maw, white ; a 
bright golden stigma tic 
band runs up the centre of 
each outer segment (s) ... 25 0...2 6 
624 ,, Leeds!!, rich purple, apex 
white (s) 5 6...0 6 
625 „ Leucorhyncus (Pheasants’ 
Feather), white, feathered 
purple, very distinct and 
beautiful (s) 10 6...1 o 
j 626 ,, leucostigma, rich purple, 
white stigma (s) 7 6...0 9 
627 ,, Petro-Poiowsky (s) 7 6...0 9 
628 Viteliinus, orange, fine species (w)... 15 0...1 (> 
629 Zonatus, rose-lilac , with scarlet zone, 
most beautiful (a) 5 6...0 6 
SNOWDROP (Galanthus Nivalis). 
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 under 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 Scilla sibirica, or Chionodoxa Luciliae or Sardensis ; a 
ciarming effect is also produced by intermingling in the proportions of two-thirds Snowdrops to one-third 
Sjilla sibirica or Chionodoxa Luciliae or Sardensis. 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 rosea, 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 are 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. 
The Snowdrop is most generally used as a permanent edging, and in masses, or in the fringes of lawns, 
where the grass need not be cut till May, and in pleasure parks, nestling in the grass it looks charming. In 
planting, the turf need not be disturbed, but holes five inches deep should be made with a dibber, dropping 
in two inches of fresh soil, then three or more bulbs, keeping the holes about three inches apart. Snowdrops 
when planted on banks and grass slopes, look lovely. The New Giant Single Snowdrop, Galanthus Elwesii r 
should be extensively used, the flowers being large and most valuable for cutting. The Chionodoxa Luciliae and 
Sardensis are charming companions to Elwes’ Giant Snowdrop ; both are found wild together, and as nature is 
never found out of harmony, the information may be suggestive to those who follow natural arrangements in 
their garden. 
s. d. s. d. s. d. 
630 Double-flowering Snowdrops per 1000 23 o ... per 100 2 6 ... per doz. o 5 
631 Single -flowering ,, 21 o ... ,, 26 ... ,, 05 
632 Double-flowering, extra large selected roots ,, 30 o ... ,, 3 6 ... ,, 06 
633 Single-flowering ,, ,, ,, 30 o ... ,, 3 6 ... ,, 06 
634 Galanthus Elwesil (Elwes’ Giant Single Snowdrop), a distinct and beautiful species from the mountains 
near Smyrna , very large pure white globular segments, with rich emerald-green and white tube ; 
when first opening , the shape of the flower r eminds one of the Fuchsia globosa in form , although 
much larger ; Collected bulbs, largest selected, per 1000, 45/- ; per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. 1/- ; 
strong selected, per 1000, 38/-; per 100, 4/6 ; per dozen, 9 d. 
635 ,, Elwesii, home-grown bulbs, recommended for mixing with the early forced bulbs in pots, 
jardinets, etc., strong selected bulbs, per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. 1/6. each— s. d. 
63(3 ,, plicatus (The Giant Crimean Single Snowdrop), white, vtry large flowers, p. doz. 3J. 6d. o 4 
637 ,, Imperati, fine large white flowers ,, 2s. 6d. o 3 
638 ,, latifoliU8, white, a verv distinct species, with broad, light green foliage 5*. 6d. o 6 
WINTER ACONITE. 
Early in Spring the golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite look charming, resting on an emerald-green 
cushion of leaves and forming a striking contrast to the pure white Snowdrop, the lovely blue Scilla sibirica and 
bifolia, Chionodoxa Luciliae and Sardensis, and the Spring Snowflake. The green carpet of foliage remains 
long after the flowers, and thus makes the plant valuable, 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. 
639 Winter Aconite, golden -yellow, Fine roots, per doz. 6d. ; per 100, 2 s. 6d, ; per iooo, 21 s. 
Roots for naturalization, per 100, 2 s. ; per 1000, 15*. 
CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). 
640 Chionodoxa Lucilice ( The Glory of the Snow). Mr. 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 
\Rarr and Son, 
