GLANTJNOWDROPS, WINTER ACONITE, CHIONODOXAS, AND SNOWFLAKES. >5 
ELWES’ GIANT SINGLE SNOWDROP (GALANTHUS ELWESII). 
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 while tube; when first 
opening, the shape of the flower reminds one of the Fuchsia globosa in form , although much larger. 
634 Galanthus Elwesii, Strong 1 Selected Bulbs per ioco 40 o...per 100 5 6. ..per do/., o 10 
636 ,, ,, Good Selected Bulbs ,, 30 o... ,, 46.. ,, 08 
636 »» ,, Small Bulbs for Naturaliz ition 21 o... ,, 2 6 05 
637 ». 1 9 A few very Large Bulbs for Pot Culture 7 6 ... ,, 10 
each — s. 
638 Galanthus pllcatus (Giant Crimean Single Snowdrop), very large handsome flowers per doz. 3*. 6 d. o 
G 3 ^ I. Imperati, fine large white powers, tall grower ,, 2J. 6 d. o 
6*0 ,, latlfoliU8, white, a very distinct species, with broad, light green foliage ,, 5*. 6 d. o 
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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. 
641 Winter Aconite, per doz. 4 d.\ per 100, is. 9 d ; per 1000, 151.; 
extra strong roots, per doz. 6 d.\ per 100, 2 s. 6c/. ; per icoo, 21 s. 
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 roots 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 three species offered are gems amongst spring flowers. 
Home-grown roots only are quoted, as they are fully decorative the first season. Collected roots, though cheaper, 
arc not decorative till the second or third season, consequently are not offered by us in the present Catalogue. 
Chionodoxa Luciltaa ( 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 rockwoik ; colour deep azure-blue, with 
clear snow-white centre. Mr. George Maw, in describing the circumstances under which he found the 
Chionodoxa Lucilias, 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 I ever 
beheld ; a mass rf\s\MO and white, resembling He mophila insign is 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 Luciliaa was hgured in The Garden , July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 
the Floral Committee of the R. II. S. awarded to our specimens a Firbt-Class Certificate. 
642 Chionodoxa Lucilice, Selected Home grown Bulbs p. icoo, 45*.; p. ico, 5*. 6d . ; p. doz. <yd. 
643 ,, „ ,, ,, „ extra large ,, 631.; ,, qs.6d.; ,, 1/. 
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, writes: — 
‘ ‘ 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 u so striking that for distant effect it cannot be too highly recommended. 
644 Chionodoxa sardensis, Selected Home-grown Bulbs p. 1000, 50/-; p. 100, 6/6; p. doz. sod. 
645 „ ,, ,, ,, extra large. ,, 63/-; ,, 7/6; ,, if. 
j B eautiful Coloured Plate of C. Sardensis, sent free, for u. 6 d. 
Chionodoxa gigantea (6*. grandi/lora), (new 1889 ). A very distinct and beautiful species. Flowers twice 
the size of C. LuciLlae, more open, and of a beautiful soft lavender-blue, with white centre. The habit dwarf, 
and robust. This is a valuable acquisition to cur Spring flowers. A First-Class Certificate, Spring, 1891. 
646 Chionodoxa gigantea, Selected Home-grown Bulbs per 100, 155. ; per doz. is. 6 d. 
647 ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, extra large ,, 21s. ; ,, 3s. 
SNOWFLAKES (Lcucoj 11111). 
SPRING, SUMMER, AND AUTUMN-FLOWERING. 
Leucojum Fern urn, the Spring Snowflake, is one of our earliest Spring flowers with blossoms resembling a 
large Snowdrop, handsome in outline, and prized for bouquets. L. AEslivum 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, tipped pink Snowdrop-like flower, blooming in August and September. L. tru hap hyllum 
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 Bo'. Register , vol. vii., page 544. Mr. William Robinson, in his paper 
at the Conference on Hardy blowers, 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 — f. d. 
648 Autumnale (Acis Autumnalis), white and pink flowers in autumn, graceful in pots and on rockwork, 
etc., ^ ft per doz. 35. 6 d. o 4 
649 Trichophyllum, var. grandiflorum (Acis tricbophylla), pure white, a rare and beautiful spring- 
flowering species ; re-introduced by A. W. Tait, Esq per doz. 13s. 1 6 
660 .Estivum, elegant drooping white flowers, in May , ft per 100, qs. 6d. ; per doz. is. 3d. o 3 
651 Hernandezii (syn. Pulchellum), elegant drooping white flowers, in May, i.j ft., p. 100, 21/; p. doz. 3/6 o 4 
652 Vernum, beautiful uh’te flowers, in early spring ; valuable for edgings, masses, foot of rockwork , and 
for naturalizing in grass, etc per ico, 6s. 6 d.\ per doz. is. o a. o 3 
653 ,, carpathicum, more vigorous in growth and more free flowering than the type , 
per 100, 151. ; per doz. 2s. 6 d. o 3 
King Street, Covent Garden, 1891.] 
