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Scilla sibirica, or the Scilla may form the centre and the Snowdrops the edging. A third bed of these lovely 
spring flowers can be enjoyed by intermingling the bulbs, and to have the white and blue in equal proportions, 
plant two-thirds Snowdrops to one-third Scilla sibirica bulbs. When it is practicable such beds should be 
permanent, and to have them always furnished a selection of the March and April flowering Daffodils may be. 
planted at a depth of six to nine inches, and on the top of these the Snowdrop and Scilla at a depth of four inches. 
When the spring flowers are past, top dress and plant the beds with surface rooting bedding plants, or annuals, 
such as Nemophila, Lcptosiphon rosea, etc. Chionodoxa lucilice ( The Glory of the .s now) with iis rich Neniophila 
blue flowers forms a charming contrast to the pure white of the Snowdrop. The Winter Aconite, with it* 
emerald-green cushion of leaves might well be intermingled in these permanent beds, with the Snowdrop, Scilla 
sibirica, and Chionodoxa. The Snowdrop and the Crocus planted in alternate circles are very effective, and 
succeed each other so closely as not to leave a gap in the succession. 
In beds of Tulips and Hyacinths, Snowdrops are very effective planted between the lines, as they are in flower 
while these bulbs are just moving the surface, and after flowering there remains an elegant green foliage to set 
off the massive blossoms of the Tulip or Hyacinth. 
The Snowdrop is most generally used as a permanent edging, and in masses. In lawns and pleasure parks, 
dotted about in tufts, the Snowdrop looks charming nestling in the grass. The turf need not be disturbed in- 
planting, 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. By planting Snowdrops on banks and grass 
slopes a beautiful effect is produced. 
602 Double-flowering per 1000 
603 Single-flowering ,, 
604 Double-flowering, extra large roots ,, 
605 Single-flowering ,, 
THE GIANT SNOWDROPS: 
These large flowered species of Snowdrops are natives of the remote parts of Western Europe, 
are distinguished from the common Snowdrop (Gdanthus Nivalis) by broader foliage, larger flowers, and taller 
growth ; where hardy bulbs are cultivated, these Giant Snowdrops should have a place. Figured in The Garden „ 
1877. each— a. d. 
606 Galanthus plicatus (The Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white per doz. , 4J. 6d. o 6 
607 n Imperati (Imperati's Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest ,, 7 s. 6d. o 9 
608 ,, Elwesll, a distinct species collected by Air . Elwes in Asia Minor ,, 9c o d. 1 o 
609 ,, Redoutei, white, a very distinct species , 9 s. o d. 1 o 
WINTER^ ACONITE! 
The golden blossoms resting on an emerald- green cushion of leaves early in Spring look charming, ant? 
form a striking contrast to the pure white Snowdrop, the lovely blue Scilla sibirica and bifolia, Chionodoxa 
lucilise, and ihe Spring Snowflake. The green carpet of foliage remains long after the flowers, which makes the 
plant valuable for situations where it is difficult to clothe the ground, as under trees, and in moist situation* 
where few flowering plants thrive. 
610 Winter Aconite, golden yellow, per doz., 6d . ; per 100, is. 6d. to 3*. 6d . ; per 1000, 21J. to 30J. 
CHIONODOXA ’LUCILIyE (The Glory of the Snow). 
For pot culture, 3 to 6 in a pot. Mr. Maw, in describing the circumstances under which he found 
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 of blue and white resembling Nemophila insignis in colour, but more intense and brilliant." The Chiono- 
doxa lucilise was beautifully figured in The Garden, July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 the Floral Committee of the 
Royal Horticultural Society awarded a First Class Certificate to this plant. d. 
611 Chionodoxa luciliae, home grown roots per dozen, 5*. 6d. & 7s. 6d. ; each, 6d. & o 9- 
THE SNOWFLAKES (LEUC0JUM) SPRING, SUMMER, AND AUTUMN. 
Leucojum Ve mum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of the earliest of beautiful Spring flowers ; the blossoms 
resembling the Snowdrop, are snow-white, tipped green, exceptionably handsome in outline, and much prized 
for bouquets. Leucojuin sEstivum and Pulchellum , the Summer Snowflakes, flower in April and May, and 
are remarkable for their elegant blossoms, which so closely resemble the Snowdrop, that they are not distinguishable 
from it in bouquets. Ac is Autumnalis is the charming small Leucojum, which flowers in August and September. 
each — s. d. 
612 Autumnale ( Acts Autumnalis ), white and pink , J ft per doz., 5*. 6 d. o 6 
613 SEstivum, white, 1^ ft per doz., 3 s. 6 d. o 4 
614 Pulchellum, white, 1^ ft per doz., 31. 6 d. o 4 
615 Vemum, white, $ ft., Imported roots per 100, ior. 6 d . ; per doz., is. 6 d. o 3. 
616 ,, white, $ ft., English roots. Figured in 7 'he Garden, 1875 •••P er ICO » I S y - I P er doz., 2*. 6 d. o 4 
EARLY- FLOWERING SCILLA. 
The effect in early Spring of the intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica, and the beautiful ultrainarine-bluc of Scilla 
bifolia, contrasting with the snow-white of the Snowdrop, and the varied hues of the Crocus, can hardly b.e 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. 
617 Sibirica, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per 100, 6/5 ; larger bulbs, 8/6 ; per doz., 1/ & 1/6 ; each, 3 d, 
618 Bifolla, ultramarine-blue, very dwarf per 100, 12J. 6 d. : per doz., is. 6 d.\ each, yt. 
619 Taurlca,^//* ultramarine-blue, a °iant form of S. bifolia , with flower spike twice the size , p. doz., 5/6; each, 61 1 . 
s. d. 8. d. 
620 Bifolla alba, white 5/6 per doz., each o 6 | 622 amoena, bright blue ...per doz., 3/6 ; each, o 4 
621 „ loaea., fne rose, very rare 3 6 | 623 Italica, clear rich blue „ 4/6 ; 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 this country, and many suppose it to be the “ Culver keys” referred to by Izaalc 
Snowdrops, Winter Aconite, Chionodoxa, Snowflakes, and Scillas. J [Barr and Son, 
