GALANTHUS, WINTER ACONITE, CHIONODOXA, SNOWFLAKES, AND SCILLAS. J? 
Snowdrop, Giant — continued . , each— d 
663 Galanthus pUcatus ( I he Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white per doz., at. 6 d. o 6 
>> Imperatl (Imperaii's Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest ,, '' as. fid, o 6 
,, Redoutel, white, a very distinct species $s‘. 6 d. o 6 
., Elwesil (Eiwes’ Giant Snowdrop), a distinct and beautiful species from the mountains near 
Smyrna, per tooo, ist size, 120/, 2nd size, 100/, and 3rd size, 80/ ; per 100, 21/, 15/, and 10/ : per dozen. 
3/6, 2/6, and 1/6. ’ 
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WINTER ACONITE. 
The golden blossoms which rest on an emerald-green cushion of leaves early in Spring look charming, and 
torm a striking contrast to the pure white Snowdrop, the lovely blue Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Chionodoxa 
Gucihae, and ihe Spring Snowflake. The green carpet of foliage remaining long after the flowers, makes the 
plant valuable for situations where it is difficult to clothe the ground, such as under trees, and in moist 
situations where few fl<wt:ring plants thrive. 
667 Winter Aconite, golden -yellow, per doz., 6d. ; per ioo, 2 s. 6d., large roots 3*. 6 d. ; per 1000, 21 s. to 30 s. 
CHIONODOXA LUCILIiE (The Qlory of the Snow ). 
663 Chionodoxa Lucili® ( The Glory of the Snow). Mr. Maw, in describing the circumstances under which he 
found the Chionodoxa Lucilice, 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 of blue and white resembling Nemophila insignis in colour, but more intense 
and brilliant." The Chionodoxa Lucilise was beautifully figured in The Garden, July 3rd, 1880, and in 
1878 the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society awarded to our specimen a First Class 
Certificate. Collected roots, per icoo, ist size, uo.f.; 2nd size, iooj.; 3rd size, 8 oj.; per 100 21J., 151., 
^ I0 'j per ^ ox " 2 ‘‘ ^ ls ‘ E xlra sized roots for pot culture, per doz., 51. *6d. 
669 Chionodoxa sardensls ; this beautiful species we offer for the first time. Our correspondent informs us 
the roots were gathered close to the ruins of the ancient town of Sardis, at an elevation of 4000 to 5000 
feet. I he flowers he describes as larger and more numerous than those of C. Luciliae, and, with the 
exception of a very small white eye, are of a rich uniform intense Nemophila-blue. Collected roots 
per 100, ist size, 42c. ; 2nd size 30J.; 3rd Size, au.j per doz., 7 s. 6 d., 5.. 6 d., & 3 s. 6 d.\ extra sized roots 
for pot culture, per doz., ioj. 6 d. 
THE SNOWFLAKES (LEUCOJUM), SPRING, SUMMER, AND AUTUMN. 
Leucojum Vcrnum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of the earliest of beautiful Spring flowers ; the blossoms 
resembling the Snowdr >p, are snow-white, tipped green, exceptionably handsome in outline, and much prized 
for bouquets. Leucojum rlistivum and Pulchellum, the Summer Snowflakes, flower in April and May, and 
are remarkable for Iheir elegant blossoms, which so closely resemble the Snowdrop, that they are not distinguishable 
from it in bouquets. Acts Autumnalis is the charming small Leucojum, which flowers in August and September. 
670 Autumnale ( A cis Autumnalis), white and pink, J ft 
671 JEstiVUm, whites 1 ^ ft 
672 Pulchellum, white, ij’ft." 
673 Vernum, white, J ft., Imported roots 
674 ,, white, J ft., English roots. Figured in The Garden, 
each — 8 . 
per doz., 41. 6 d. o 
per 100, ioj. 6 d. ; per doz., is. 6 d. o 
per doz., 31. 6 d. o 
per 100, 7 s. 6 d. ; per doz., is. 6 d. o 
1875, P er ico, 12 s. 6 d.\ per doz., 2 s. o d. o 
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EARLY-FLOWERING SCILLA. 
[Fhe e ^ ec * *. n early Spring of t ie intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica, and the beautiful ultramarine-blue of Scilla 
bifolia, contrasting with the snow-white of the Snowdrop, and the varied hues of the Crocus, can hardly be over- 
estimated. As permanent edgings these two early-flowering Scillas are most valuable. Grown 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, which in turn is succeeded by Amcena and Italica, thus forming in the succession 
a connecting link with the Wood Hyacinth. See Figure in The Garden, 1878. 
675 Sibirica, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per 100, 5/6 ; larger bulbs, 7/6 ; per doz., 1/ & 1/6 ; each, 3 d. 
676 Bifolia. ultramarine-blue, very dwarf. per 100, 7 s. 6 d. ; per doz., is. 6 d. \ each, 3 d. 
677 Taurica.yf//* ultramarine-blue, a i>iant form of S. bifolia ^with flower spike twice the size , p. doz., 7/6; each, 9 d. 
s. d. s. d. 
678 Bifolia alba, white 5/6 per doz., each o 6 J 680 Amoeua, bright blue ... per doz., 3/6; each, o 4 
679 „ rosea, fine rose, none this season | 681 Italica, clear rich blue ,, 5/6 ; each, o 6 
SCILLA (THE WOOD HYACINTH). 
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 of the Wood Hyacinth which we offer have much larger flowers, and are 
handsomer than our native plant. They arc very effective in flower and shrubbery borders, and most valuable 
for wild gardens, woodland walks, and to naturalize. The white and red varieties are greatly in demand to cut 
for table bouquets and vases. • 
per 100. per doz. per 100. per doz. 
*• d. s. d. 8 . d. s. d. 
682 Wood Hyacinth, large deep blue 10 6.. 1 6 1 685 Wood Hyacinth large red 10 6...1 6 
683 ,, ,, large bright blue... 10 6...1 6 686 ,, ,, large white 10 6...1 6 
684 ,, ,, large rose 10 6...1 6 J 
687 >• .» Choice mixed from above varieties per 1000, 6 *s. 7 6...1 6 
688 >> »* Fine „ ,, 42 s. 5 6. ..1 o 
SUNDRY SCILLAS. 
Peruviana and Ciliaris are the giant-flowering Scillas of Summer, which when established are grand 
border plants. Autumnalis, and its charming rose-coloured variety, yaponica, flower in August. 
each — a. d. each—*, d , 
689 Autumnalis, purple-blue ...per doz. 3^. 6 d. o 4 I 692 Peruviana, dark blue per doz. 51. 6 d. o 6 
690 ., japontea, beautiful rose ,,4 s. 6 d. o 6 693 ,, alba t white ,, 7 s. 6 d. o 9 
691 Ciliaris, light blue o 9 | 694 Verna, lilac-blue »» 2 s. 6 d. o 4 
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