SNOWFLAKE, SCILLA , CHIONOD OXA , PUSCHKINIA, TRICHONEMA, ETC. 17 
Snowdrop— continued. 
blossoms of the Tulip or the Hyacinth. A fine effect is also produced by intermingling Crocus and Snowdrops, 
and a bed of surpassing beauty is formed with a centre of Snowdrops and a deep edging of the bright blue Scilla 
sibirica or vice versa. The rich Nemophila blue of Chionodoxa luciliae contrasts charmingly with the pure 
white of the Snowdrop in beds and borders. Thick masses of Snowdrops, alternated with masses of Scilla 
sibirica and Chionodoxa lucilise, give a lovely effect in flower borders early in Spring. 
In permanent situations the Snowdrop is most generally used, such as edgings, lines, and masses, where the 
roots can remain undisturbed. In lawns and pleasure parks the Snowdrop, dotted about in tufts or masses, is 
charming nestling in the grass. In planting, the turf need not be disturbed, but boles five inches deep should 
simply be made with a dibber, dropping in two inches of fresh soil, then three or more bulbs, keeping the holes 
about three inches apart. A fine effect is produced by planting the Snowdrop on banks and grass slopes. 
»• d. 1. i. #. t, 
917 Double-flowering per 1000 zi o ... per ioo z 6 ... per doz. o 5 
918 Single-flowering ,, zi o ... ,, z 6 ... ,, 05 
919 Double-flowering, extra large roots ,, 30 o ... ,, 36 ... ” o 6 
920 Single-flowering ,, 30 o ... ,, 36 06 
THE GIANT SNOWDROP. 
The large flowered species of Snowdrops are from the remote parts of Western Europe, and distinguished 
from the ordinary Snowdrop by their broader foliage, larger flowers, and taller growth ; wherever hardy bulbs are 
cultivated, these Giant Snowdrops should occupy a prominent position. each—#, d. 
921 Galanthus plicatus (The Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white per doz., 4 r. 61 i. o 6 
922 „ Imperatl (Imperati's Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest 7 s. 6d. o 9 
923 ,, Elwesll, a distinct species collected by Mr. Elwes in Asia Minor ,, gi. od. x o 
924 „ Redoutei, white, a very distinct species gs. od. 1 o 
THE SPRING AND SUMMER SNOWFLAKE (LEUCOJUM). 
Leucojum Vernum is one of the earliest and loveliest of Spring flowers ; its snow-white, tipped green, large 
Snowdrop-like blossoms are much prized for bouquets. Aistivum and Pulchellum are remarkable in April and 
May for their elegant blossoms, which, when used in bouquets, cannot be distinguished from the Snowdrop. While 
we are writing this, Leucojum (Ac is Autumnalis) is beautifully in flower in our Experimental Grounds, each—#, rf. 
925 Autumnale, white and pink, i ft per doz., 5 s. 6 d. o 6 
926 Aistivum, white, 1 j ft per 100, izr. 6 d. ; per doz., z s. 6 d., large roots, per doz., 3s. 6 d. o 4 
927 Pulchellum, white, 1 j ft per 100, izr. 6d. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d., large roots, per doz., 3 s. 6d. o 4 
928 Vernum, white, $ ft., Imported roots per xoo, iox. 64. ; per doz., is. 6 d. o 3 
929 ,, white, } ft., English roots per 100, 15#. ; per doz., as. 6 d. o 4 
EARLY-FLOWERING SCILLA. 
Early in Spring, the intense rich blue of Scilla sibirica, and the beautiful ultramarine blue of Scilla bifolia can 
hardly be overestimated, flowering as they do with the Snowdrop and the Crocus, and forming a pleasing 
contrast. For permanent edgings these early-flowering Scillas are matchless. Cultivated in pots or jardinets, 
alone, or associated with other bulbs, they are useful for indoor decoration. When planted in flower beds, the rich 
coloured blossoms are produced so abundantly as to carpet the ground. Bifolia comes first into bloom, and is 
closely followed by Sibirica, which is succeeded by Amoena and Italica, thus forming a connecting link with the 
Wood Hyacinth on page 30. Italica is a charming dwarf plant, with clear porcelain blue flowers. 
930 Sibirica, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per 100, 7s. 6 d. ; larger bulbs, ioj. 6d. ; per doz., is. 6 d. & 2s. 
931 Bifolla, ultramarine blue, very dwarf. per 100, 12 s. 6 d. ; per doz., 2 s. 6d. 
932 Taurica, a due large flowering form ofS. bifolia , each ij. 6 d. 
s. d. s. d. 
933 Bifolia alba, white 5/6 per doz., each o 6 | 936 amcena, bright blue per doz. 3 6 
934 „ rubra, rose , 2 6 | 936 Italica, clear rich blue ,, 5 6 
CHIONODOXA LUCILLE (The Glorfof the Snow). 
English gardens arc indebted to George Maw, Esq., for the introduction of this, the most beautiful of hardy 
Spring flowers. The blossoms are of intense Nemophila blue, with snow-white centre ; when the bulbs are 
established, they flower so abundantly as to literally carpet the ground. Like Scilla sibirica, it is a charming pot 
plant, and for Spring bedding and edgings words fail to depict its beauty ; we recommend it for permanent 
situations, associated with the Snowdrop and Spring Snow-flake. Mr. 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 of blue and white resembling Nemophila insignis in colour, but more intense and 
brilliant.” The Chionodoxa luciliae was beautifully figured in The Garden, July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 the 
Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society awarded to us a First Class Certificate for this plant, s. d. 
937 Chionodoxa luciliae... per 100, 21 s., 30*., 40*., and 50J. ; per dozen, 3*. 6d. } 4*. 6d., 5 s. 6d. & 7 6 
PUSCHKINIA. 
These are beautiful early flowering plants, the blossoms rising in profusion from the midst of small concave 
leaves. They should have a place in every collection of hardy bulbous plants. s. d. 
938 Llbanotica, white, shaded blue, £ ft per doz., 10 s. 6 d.\ each 1 o 
939 ,, compacta, white, shaded blue, very rare , ^ ft ,, 2 6 
TRICHONEMA (ROMULEA). 
These fine hardy plants are remarkable for a slender grassy foliage and large beautiful satiny flowers ; they 
are also admirable plants for pot culture. each— 8. d. each— -s. d. 
940 Bulbocodium, purple-lilac, h ft o 6 I 942 Speciosum, cay mine, very fine, h ft o 6 
941 Bamiflorum, purple, very handsome, ^ ft. o 6 | 943 Clusei, in mixed colours per doz. 5 /6 o 6 
MILLA (TRITELEIA). 
The varieties of Uniflora for dwarf edgings are unique, and in beds or masses they are beautiful. Their 
blossoms expand early in Spring, and continue to the end of May. The beautiful blue Anemone Apennina 
when associated with the varieties of Milla uniflora, produce a beautiful effect in beds and masses or in pots 
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