Large-Flowered Dutch and Beautiful Species of Crocuses, and Snowdrops. 
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CHOICE NAMED LARGE-FLOWERED DUTCH CROCUSES. Large Roots. 
The following large-flowered named Crocuses are recommended for planting in groups, edgings, select 
beds, and in designs. There are purples and blues of shades, pure whites, rich yellow, light and dark striped 
sorts, &c. When the Crocus is grown in pots, plant thickly, and ireat as recommended for the cultivation of the 
Hyacinth, on page 6. When removed from under the ashes, place in an airy situation, and give water very freely. 
The following beautiful Crocuses were specially selected for their large flowers , varied colours, and robust growth. 
a. d. 
622 1000 in 10 splendid varieties 25 o I 
623 500 in 10 ,, 13 6 | 
626 Extra fine mixed, from named varieties, all 
per 100. per doz. 
s. d. 8. d. 
627 Barr’s Giant Golden- Yellow, these 
produce abundance of flowers 5 6...0 10 
628 Czar Peter, splendid iich light blue 2 6...0 6 
629 David Rizzio, deep purple 2 6...0 6 
634 Lilaceus superbus, light blue, 
tipped white 3 6...0 6 
636 Madame Mina, white, striped lilac.. 2 6...0 6 
639 Mont Blanc, large pure white 2 6...0 6 
s. d. 
624 250 in 10 splendid varieties 7 o 
625 100 in 15 ,, 3 6 
colours per 100, 2 s., per iooo, i8j. 
per 100. per doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
640 Ne Pins Ultra, purple, tipped white 2 6...0 6 
642 Purpurea grandiflora, large rich 
deep purple 3 0...0 6 
643 Queen of Purples, splendid large 
deep purple flowers 3 6...0 6 
644 Queen Victoria, pure white 2 6...0 6 
646 Sir Walter Scott, beautifully pen- 
cilled lilac, very large 2 6...0 6 
A FEW BEAUTIFUL SPECIES OF CROCUSES. 
Autumn, Winter, and Spring-Flowering. 
These beautiful Crocuses are mostly wild species, collected by George Maw, Esq. , in Greece, Syria, 
Palestine, etc., and cannot fail to be acceptable additions to our hardy flowers, especially the species which 
flower in Autumn and Winter, as they form a connecting link between the bulbous plants of Summer and those 
of Spring. At our Nurseries, Long Ditton, we have one or other of these beautiful Crocuses in bloom from 
September to April. On rockwork and select places these beautiful Crocuses are seen to great advantage. 
a. d. 
647 3 each of 70 beautiful species 105 o 
648 1 ,, 70 ,, 42 o 
649 3 30 ,, ,, 30s., 42s., & 50 0 
650 1 ,, 30 ,, ,, 15s., 21s., & 25 o 
s. d. 
651 3 each 20 beautiful species, 21s., 30s., & 42 o 
652 1 ,, 20 ,, ,, 7s. 6d., 10s. 6d., & 15 o 
653 3 ,, 12 ,, ,, 15s., 21s. , 30s., & 42 o 
654 1 ,, 12 ,, 5s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s. 6d., & 15 o 
A Descriptive List of our complete collection of Autumn, Winter and Spring- flowering Species of 
Crocus, may be had on application. The few species quoted below are those we can offer cheap by the roo. 
per 100, per doz. per 100. per doz. 
655 Crocus asturicus, purple - lilac, 
striped, autumn-flowering 7 6...1 3 
656 ,, longiflorus (odorus), soft rose- 
lilac, autumn-flowering 5 6...1 o 
658 ,, Salzmanni, lilac, dark-feathered, 
autumn -flowering 5 6...r o 
659 ,, speclosus, bright blue, very 
effective, autumn- flowering ... 5 6...1 o 
662 Crocus Imperati, violet, fawn, and 
664 
black, beautiful, winter-flowering 
, , obesus, purple, shading darker 
5 
6 ... 1 
0 
666 
purple, early spring-flowering . . 
,, stellaris, orange, feathered 
7 
6 ... 1 
3 
667 , 
purple-brown, spring-flowering 
, Tommasinianus, pale sapphire- 
3 
6...0 
9 
lavender, early spring flowering 10 
6. ..1 
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SNOWDROP (Galanthus Nivalis, etc.) 
In the early Spring months, there is nothing more beautiful than a sheet of the snowy graceful blossoms of 
the Snowdrop. In planting an edging, mass, or a bed, whether in the turf of the lawn or in the flower garden, 
Che bulbs should almost touch each other. A bed of surpassing beauty may be arranged, Snowdrops in the 
centre, with a deep fringe of bright blue Scilla sibirica, bi folia, or Chionodoxa Lucilice, sardensis, or gigantea ; a 
charming effect is also produced by intermingling in the proportions of two-thirds Snowdrops to one-third 
Scillas or Chionodoxas. When practicable such plantings of the Snow-drop should be permanent, and the surface 
of the soil in summer top-dressed and sown with annuals, such as Nemophila, Leptosiphon, etc., or planted with 
surface rooting bedding plants. The Snowdrop and the Crocus, when planted in alternate circles, are very effective, 
and follow each other so closely, that no gap is left in the succession of bloom 
In beds of Tulips and Hyacinths, Snowdrops are very effective between the lines ; they flower while these 
bulbs are just moving the surface, and when the flowers are over there remains an elegant groundwork of green 
foliage. 
The Snowdrop is most generally used for permanent edgings, and masses, but in the fringe of lawns, where 
the grass need not be cut till May and in pleasure parks, nestling in the grass, the Snowdrop looks perhaps 
most at home. In planting, the turf need not be disturbed, but holes about three inches apart and five inches deep 
should be made with a dibber, dropping in three inches of fresh soil, then three or more bulbs. Snowdrops, 
when planted on banks and grass slopes, look lovely. The New Giant Single Snowdrop, Galanthus Rlwesii, 
should be extensively used , the flowers being large are most valuable for cutting. The Chionodoxas are charming 
companions to Elwes’ Giant Snowdrop ; indeed, both are found growing wild together, and as nature is never 
found out of harmony, the information may be suggestive to those who desire to follow her guidance in 
intermingling these early spring beauties. 
669 Single-flowering Snowdrops per 1000, 21 s . ; per 100, 2 s. 6 d . ; per doz. 5 d. 
671 Double-flowering Snowdrops ,, 211; ,, 2s. 6 d . ; ,, 5 d. 
674 Galanthus El wesii Good Selected Bulbs ,, 30 s.; ,, 4^.6^/.; ,, 8 d. 
675 Small Bulbs for Naturalization ,, 211. ; ,, 2s. 6 d.\ ,, $d. 
Galanthus Elwesil is 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 a rick emerald-green and white 
tube ; when first opening , the shape of the flower reminds one of the Fuchsia globosa in form , but much larger. 
677 Galanthus latifolius (Redoutei), The Broad-Leaved Snowdrop, a fine distinct species, with broad light 
green foliage per iooo, 40V.; per 100, 5 s. 6 d.; per doz. ro</. 
678 ,, ,, ,, Small Bulbs to Naturalize ,, 251.; ,, 3*.; ,, 8 d. 
King Street, Covent Garden , 1892.] 
