EARLY AND LATE SCILLAS, PUSCHKINIA, MUSCARI. 
SCILLAS, Early-Flowering. 
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The effect in early Spring can hardly be over-estimated of the intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica, and tlie 
beautiful ultramarine-blue of SclUa blfolla, 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. 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. 
587 Sibirica, spikes of intense rich blue flowers, dwarf. per 1000, 21/- ; per 100, 2/6 ; per doz., (si. 
588 ,, ,, ,, ,, extra large bulbs, per 1000, 30/ ; per 100, 3/6 ; per doz., 8rf. 
589 Blfolla, of the Taurus Mountains, deep-blue, very dwarf ; a charming early spring flower , invaluable 
for masses and edgings in borders and on rockwork per 1000, 38.V. ; per 100, 4*. 6 d. ; per doz., gd. 
590 Blfolla alba, white ' P er doz - 6s - each 8d - 
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 varieties are greatly in demand to cut for table bouquets and vases. p. 100. p. doz. 
p. ICO. p J ~" 
. doz. 
591 Campanulata grandiflora, bells very •- d • *• d • 
large, clear blue 12 6.. 2 o 
592 ,, aperta, blue, striped white, 
pretty and distinct 12 6... 2 o 
593 ,, alba, beautiful pure white 
bells, fine 12 6... 2 o 
594 ,, ,, compacta, pure white 
bells, compact truss, very fine 15 0...2 6 
595 ,, Emperor, porcelain. 
603 
604 
605 
606 
607 
lined blue , very large 
and beautiful 18 0...2 6 
Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalization in shrubberies, etc per iooo, 301. 4 
Fine „ : , ,, ,, „ ». 21S • 3 
English Blue Bells ,, »* 215 • 3 
d. 
596 Campanulata rosea, fine rose 10 6...1 6 
697 Patula izajor, dark porcelain bells , 
very large and handsome 12 6... 2 o 
598 Nutans camea, bells beautiful flesh 
colour 15 °--- 2 6 
599 ,, lilacina, bells soft pale lilac 30 
600 „ grandiflora alba, large spike 
of white bells, invaluable for 
bouquets per 1000, 70 s. 8 6...1 3 
rosea, fine rose coloured bells ... 10 6...1 6 
rubra, large red bells 10 6...1 6 
6...0 10 
6...0 8 
6...0 8 
601 
602 
Large White Scillas 
Red Scillas 
M ,, 70s. 8 6... 1 3 
it 90 s. ro 6... 1 6 
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 — s. d, 
d. 
each — t. 
611 Peruviana, large spreading heads of dark 
blue flowers ...per doz. 5*. 6d. o 6 
612 ,, alba, white ,, 7s. 6d. o 9 
613 Verna, lilac-blue , per ioo, 15*.; ,, 2 s. (sd. o 3 
608 Autumnalis, p.roo, 15/; doz.2/6 o 3 
609 ,, japonica, beautiful rose, 
per 100, 15/ ; per doz. 2/6 o 3 
610 Ciliaris, large spreading heads of light blue 
flowers per doz. 7s. 6 d. 09, 
PUSCHKINIA. 
This beautiful variety of Puschkinia is a first-class dwarf hardy April-flowering bulb, and should be repre- 
sented in every garden ; on rockwork it is charming, and is also found a valuable pot-plant (6 bulbs in a pot) 
under glass. A coloured plate of it appeared in The Garden , 1878 and 1881. ' s. d. 
614 Puschkinia libanotica compacta, white, deeply shaded and. striped blue, ht. 4 to 6 in., 
per 100, 151.; per doz. 2 s. 6d. ; each o 4 
MUSCARI. 
M. botryoides, 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. botryoides, but differs in 
having a larger flower spike and the foliage being recumbent. M. moschatum, the Musk-Hyacinth , and its 
varieties have delightfully fragrant flowers, and are recommended for pot-culture. M. plumosum monstaosum, 
the plume-like 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 Muscari, like the 
Wood Hyacinth, is a fine plant for naturalization, continues long in bloom, and is not particular as to soil or 
per doz. 
d. 
each 
situation. 
616 Armeniacum, ultra-marine blue , 
very beautiful , ht. 6 in 3 6...0 4 
616 Atlanticum, sky-blue , large and 
beautiful 5 6...0 6 
617 Azureum, beautiful sky-blue, earliest 
of all the Muscaris. Figured in 
The Garden, 1889 7 6.^9 9 626 
618 Botryoides cceruleum (Grape Hya- 
cinth), dark blue, ht. 6 in., 
per 1000, 25 s.] per 100, 3 s. 6d. 
625 
619 ,, album, beautiful pure white 
per 100, 151. 2 6...0 3 
620 ,, candidum, white, tinged rose 7 6...0 9 
621 „ pallidum, pearl-blue, very 
pretty per 100, 121s. 3 6...0 4 
622 Commutatum, tight blue, a remark- 
ably neat dwarf species, p. 100, 10/6 1 6...0 3 
King Street, Covent Garden, 1890.] 
623 Conicum, large spikes of bright-blue 
flowers, very early ; the Jinest of all 
624 Moschatum, the Musk- Hyacinth, 
very fragrant, ht. 8 in. 
„ major, the Large Musk- 
H y aci n th , fragrant 
,, flavum, the Large Yel- 
low Musk-Hyacinth, dense spikes, 
2 to 3 inches long , of fine yellow 
fragrant flowers, new and rare ... 
627 Neglectum, large spikes of dark-blue 
flowers , per 100, 7 s. 6 d. 
628 majus, blue-black, large 
and very early. Remains 
long in beauty, p. 100, 10/6 
629 Plumosum monstrosum (Feathered 
Hyacinth), purple-lilac ,p. 100, 10/6 
per doz. each 
d. 
6...0 
5 6...0 6 
7 6...0 9 
•5 6 
3 - 
6...0 3 
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