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SNOWDROPS, WINTER ACONITE, CHIONODOXAS, AND SNOWFLAKES. 
Snowdrops— continued. 
570 Galanthus Elwesil (Elwes Giant Single Snowdrop), 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, although much larger. 
Strong Selected Bulbs, per iogo, 45*.; per ico, 5 s. 6 d.\ per doz., is. 
Good Selected Bulbs, per 1000, 385.; per 100, 6 d . ; per do/.., 9 d. 
Small Bulbs for Naturalization, per ioco ; 25 j. ; per 100, 3 s. 6 d.\ per doz., 6 d. 
Home grown Bulbs for jardinets, pots, and select borders, 
per ico 63*.; per ioo, ys. 6 d. ; per doz., n. 3 d. 
each — s. d. 
571 • • plicatus (Giant Crimean Single Snowdrop), very large handsome flowers per doz. 3*. 6 d. o 4 
572 >> Imperati, fne large white flowers, tall grower n 2s. 6 d. o 3 
573 »» latifolius, while, a very distinct species, with broad, light green foliage 55. 6 d. o 6 
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, Scillas, Chionodoxas, Anemone 
fulgens and Apennina, etc. 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. It may 
also be naturalized in grass, with great effect. 
574 Winter Aconite, per doz. 6d . ; per 100, 2 s. 6d.; per 1000, 2 ij.j 
extra fine roots, per doz. 8</.; per 100, 35. 6d.; per 1000, 30*. 
CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). 
575 Chionodoxa Luciliaa (The Glory of the Snow). 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 I ever beheld; a mass '/blue and white, resembling Nemophila insignis in colour, but more 
intense and brilliant:’ The Chionodoxa Luciliae was figured in The Garden, July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 
the Moral Committee of the R. H. S. awarded to our specimens a First-Class Certificate. Amongst the 
imported bulbs will be found a small percentage of a beautiful dark variety of Scilla bifolia ; the two plants 
grow together, and although great care is taken to separate them, a few of the Scillas still remain, but 
in very small proportion. 
Imported bulbs, strong selected, per 1000, 35*. ; per 100, 4s. 6d. ; per doz., gd. 
576 Cliionodoxa Luciliae, home-grown bulbs, recommended specially for mingling with early forced bulbs in 
pots, jardinets, etc. 
Selected bulbs, 1 st size, per 1000, 63s. ; per 100, ys. 6d. ; per doz., u. 3 d. 
1 • ,, 2nd ,, ,, 45 s. ; ,, $s. 6 d. ; ,, ij. 
577 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. Compared 
with C. Luciliae ... it is much brighter and deeper in colour, and a good sized patch is strikingly 
brilliant, the petals are coloured nearly to the centre. . . . Must become a great favourite.” The deep 
gentian blue is rendered still more striking by a small glittering white centre. For distant effect this 
species cannot be too highly recommended. 
Imported bulbs, strong selected, per 1000, 35^.; per 100, 41. 6d. ; per doz., gd. 
578 Chionodoxa sardensis, home-grown bulbs, specially recommended for mingling with early forced bulbs 
hi pots, jardinets, etc. Selected bulbs, 1 st size, per 1000, 63^ ; per 100, ys. 6 d. ; per doz., is. 3d. 
• • •• 2n( * »» 1. 45*. ; ,, 5*. 6 d. ; ,, is. 
d®” Beautiful Coloured Plate of C. Sardensis, sent free, for 15. 6 d. 
579 Chionodoxa Tmolusii (new 1889 ). The flowers of this fine new species resemble those of C. Luciliae, but 
the blue colouring is more intense, and the white centre larger and more striking. It has a dwarfer habit, 
and blooms more freely than C. Luciliae. Selected Imported Bulbs, per 100, 151.; per doz. 2 s. 6 d. 
580 Chionodoxa gigantea (new 1889 ). A very distinct and beautiful species. The flowers are twice the size 
of C. Luciliae, more open, and of a beautiful soft lavender blue, with white centre. The habit is neat, 
dwarf, and robust. This is, indeed, a valuable acquisition to cur Spring flowers. 
Selected Imported Bulbs, per ioo, i8x. ; per doz., 3,. 
■ > .. Selected Home-grown bulbs, per 100, 30X. ; per doz., +r. 6 d. 
SNOWFLAKES (Leucojmn). 
SPRING, SUMMER, AND AUTUMN-FLOWERING. 
Leucojum Vcrnum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of our earliest Spring flowers with blossoms resembling a 
large Snowdrop, handsome in outline, and prized for bouquets. L. AEstivum 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. tnchophyllum 
resembles Autumnale in its graceful growth, hut the flowers are pure white and are produced in sprint • 
this is a very rare plant, and is figured in But, Register , vol. vii., page 544. esch , i 
581 Autumnale (Acis Autumnalis), white and pink flowers in autumn, graceful in pots and on roekwork, 
„„ t f V, V. : per doz., 3,. 6 d. o 4 
582 Tnchophyllum, var. grandiflorum (Acis trichophylla), pure white, a rare and beautiful spring - 
flowering species ; re-introduced by A. W. Tait, Esq per doz., 15,. 
583 Aistivum, elegant drooping white flowers, in early summer, ft. ..per ioo, 7 s. 6 d. ; per doz., ir. 3 d. 
684 Hernandezii (syn. Pulcbellum), an elegant early summer-flowering species, with drooping white 
fl ow ‘rs, ij ft per doz., 3,. 6 d. 
585 WeTOXim, pretty white flowers, in early spring ; invaluable for edgings and masses, or for naturalizing 
in grass, etc., or on roekwork Selected Bulbs, per roo, 6.1. 6d.; per doz., is. od. o 
„ carpathicum, considered by many finer than the type per 100, 21s. ; per doz., 3,. 6 d. o 
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