i3 
per ioo. per doz. 
Crocus— continued. a. d. «. <i. 
640 Prince Albert, large purple lilac ... 3 6...0 6 
641 Princess Alexandra, white, striped 
lilac, large /lower 3 6...0 6 
642 Princess of Wales, large pure white 5 6. . .0 9 
643 Purity, pure white 4 0...0 8 
644 Rubens, the richest purple 4 6...0 8 
[Barr and Sugden, 1872 . 
per ioa. per doz. 
s. d. a. d. 
645 Queen Victoria, pure while 3 6...0 6 
646 Sir J. Franklin, targe dark purple... 4 0...0 8 
647 Sir Walter Scott, beautifully pen- 
cilled lilac , very large 3 6...0 6 
648 Sulphureus (Louis d Or), yellow ... 4 6...0 8 
649 Vulcan, rich purple lilac 3 6...0 6 
BULBOCODIUM, OR SPRING MEADOW SAEPRON. 
This is one of the first heralds of spring; like its autumn flowering relative, the Colchicum, the flowers 
appear suddenly as if by magic, leaving the more material part of the plant, the leaves, to follow. This distinctive 
character greatly enhances its value, as may be readily imagined when unexpectedly you come upon a mass of 
rich rose-purple flowers without a vestige of foliage. For permanent edgings, rockwork, and mixed borders, 
it is exceedingly attractive. 
650 Vemum, rose-purple, per ioo, ior. 6d. ; per doz., ir. 6d. 
651 ,, foL variegatis, rose-purple, foliage margined white, very attractive, per doz., 4?. 6d. 
SNOWDROP. 
It is indeed seldom a whole bed is given up to the Snowdrop, and yet, if there is one pleasure gieatei 
than another to the lover of Spring flowers, it is the sheet of snowy blossom which is seen in a mass of these. 
They must be planted for this purpose without stint, the bulbs almost touching each other; and to secure a 
succession of bloom from the same bed, Tulips, Hyacinths, or Narcissus may be planted at a depth of six inches, 
and the Snowdrops on the top of these at a depth of three inches. As the Snowdrops pass out of bloom, the second 
crop will just be making their way through the soil, and the foliage of the Snowdrop will act as a green carpet to 
the second display. A similar effect may be produced with Crocus, and with that loveliest of all early Spring 
flowering plants, Scilla Sibirica. A bed of surpassing beauty can be formed with a deep edging of Scilla Sibinca, 
and the centre of Snowdrops. 
It is in permanent situations, however, that the Snowdrop is most usually planted, and for which it is best 
adapted, planted thickly in lines three to six bulbs deep, or in masses where they can remain undisturbed, such as 
close to the edges of flower beds and shrubbery borders. In grass lawns and pleasure parks they should be 
planted in scrolls or fancy devices, without disturbing the turf, simply by making holes five inches deep with a 
dibber, dropping in two inches of fresh soil, then three bulbs, and filling up with soil, keeping the holes about 
three inches apart. 
652 Double-flowering per 1000 
653 Single-flowering ,, 
654 Double-flowering, extra large roots 
655 Single-flowering ,, 0 - - ••• •• - - 
656 Crimean Snowdrop (Galanthus plicatus), per doz., 7s. 6d. ; each, 9 d. 
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WINTER ACONITE. 
The golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite contrast richly with the pure white of the Snowdrop and the 
lovely blue of the Scilla Sibirica. These, combined with the rich green carpet of leaves which continues fot 
months, indicate it as a valuable plant to cultivate in situations where it is desirable to clothe the ground, such as 
•under trees, where few things else will grow, and in moist situations where few plants will stand the winter. 
657 Winter Aconite, golden yellow, per doz., 6d. ; per 100, 2 s. 6 d. to 3*. 6d. ;, per 1000, 21s. to 30s. 
IRIS. 
The Iris is a flower of extreme beauty. Its form is quaint ; its colours rich, beautiful, diverse, and forming 
■combinations only to be met with in the rare Orchids of the Hothouse, the beauties of which can only be enjoyed 
by the very .few, while the Iris, being perfectly hardy and of easy culture, may be enjoyed by all. A judicious 
selection will impart to the flower borders during the spring and early summer months quite an orchidaceous 
effect. We have seen in March the exquisite Reticulata, its fragrant intense purple-blue flowers fully expanded 
and remaining uninjured with two inches of snow on the ground and the thermometer several degrees below 
freezing-point. Next in succession is Pcrsica, with its violet-scented flowers and rich combinations of colours. 
Then comes the rare and beautiful Ibcrica, with a combination of pure satiny-white, rich purple-brown and black. 
Then the dwarf Crimean {Piimila), so admirable for permanent edgings. Close upon these, Nudicaulis, 
with its violet flowers ; and then Germanica, with its endless variations of colour, from the richest golden 
yellow, ranging to rose and to the intensest purple. Continuing the chain of success is Sibirica, with its 
beautiful small orchid-like {lowers ; and Kcempfcri , with its splendid shades. Then towards July come the 
Spanish, with their flowers of snow-white, porcelain-blue, and clear yellow ; and with combinations again, 
which are only to be compared with those of the rare and curious Orchids. The last in the list are the English 
varieties in July, with flowers so sumptuous representing almost every shade of colour, distinct and in com- 
binations, that these can only be compared with the Laelias and the Cattleyas, the Queens of the Orchids. 
We have not spoken of the beautiful Peacock Iris, nor of the wonderful Iris Susiana, nor of the Variegated 
Iris which is so beautiful in vases and so effective in the flower garden, nor of the charming little Ins Cristata. 
For pot culture, Reticulata, Persica , and Pavonia are gems. To cut for filling vases and for bouquets, all the 
Iris are charming. 
ENGLISH IRIS, IN COLOURS FOR BEDDING OR MASSING. 
These are bulbous Iris. They are sent out dry, and should be planted in light well-drained soils. Where 
the soil is heavy, the roots should be surrounded with sand. The varieties enumerated are distinct and 
strikingly effective, and are recommended to be planted in groups or in beds. 
We have repeatedly exhibited flowers of these at the Meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society, and they 
have elicited the greatest admiration, contrasting favourably with the Lselias and the Cattleyas then exhibited. 
8 . d. 8 • d- 
658 6 each of 10 magnificent varieties 10 6 1 660 Fine mixed per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. 1 c 
659 3 each of 10 ditto 5 6 | 661 Choice mixed „ 10/6 „ 16 
