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Chionodoxas, Snowflakes, Winter Aconite, and Scillas. 
CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). 
The Chionodoxas are gems among spring flowers, and invaluable for making effective dwarf edgings, 
and massing in flower borders, and on rockeries. The roots are now very cheap, and as Mr. William Robinson 
in his paper at the Conference on Hardy Flowers recommends them for naturalizing, we may just add that we 
feel sure, naturalized, the Chionodoxas will afford lasting pleasure. 
681 Clllonodoxa Lucilite ( The Glory of the Snow). Mr. George Maw, in describing the circumstances under 
which he found the Chionodoxa Lucilite, says, "At Ike 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 / ever beheld ; a mass of blue and white, resembling Nemophila insignis in colour, but 
more intense and brilliant." Had Mr. Maw seen C. sardensis and C. gigantca, we feel sure he would 
have been filled with perhaps even greater enthusiasm. The Chionodoxa Lucilite was figured in The 
Garden, July 3rd, 1880, and in 1878 the Floral Committee of the R. H. S. awarded to our specimens a 
First-Class Certificate. 
Fine Home-grown Bulbs, decorative the first season, per 1000, 40J.; per 100, 4s. 6 d. ; per doz. 8 d. 
683 Chionodoxa sardensis, introduced by us in 1883. A First-Class Certificate was awarded to our plants, 
1885, by the R. II. S. , also by the Royal Rotanic Society. The Garden of- 14th March, 1S85, refers to 
it as " a gem among spring bulbs — one of the rare really blue flowers. A good sized patch is strikingly 
brilliant, the petals are coloured nearly to the centre." The deep gentian blue of this flower renders it so 
striking that for distant effect it cannot be too highly recommended. 
Fine Homegrown Bulbs, decorative the first season, per 1000, 40*. ; per 100, 4*. (id . ; per doz. 8 d. 
685 Chionodoxa gigantea (C. grandiflora ), (new 1889). A very distinct and beautiful species. The flowers are 
twice the size of C, Lucillae, more open, and of a beautiful soft lavender-blue, with white centre. The 
habit is veiy dwarf and robust. This is a most valuable acquisition to our Spring flowers. 
Fine Home-grown Bulbs, per too®, 70J. ; per 100, 8;. 6a’.; per doz. is. 3 d. 
687 Chionodoxa Allenl (new 1892), described by our collector as ‘ ' the finest of all the Chionodoxas, resembling 
Gigantca, but bearing larger and more flowers, some blooms measuring two inches across, foliage 
broader and altogether more massive." Collected Bulbs, selected, per too, 21 s. ; per doz. 3.1. 
SNOWFLAKES (Leucojum). 
SPRING AND SUMMER-FLOWERING. 
Leucojum Vernum, the Spring Snowflake, is one of our earliest Spring flowers with blossoms resembling a 
large Snowdrop. L. sEstivum , the Summer Snowflake, flowers in May, and is remarkable for its large elegant 
Snowdrop-like blossoms. Mr. William Robinson, in his paper at the Conference on Hardy Flowers, remarked : — 
“ The early-flowering Leucojum is a more precious flower for gathering than the Snowdrop, and the late-flowering 
Leucojum is graceful and handsome in grass.” Both are valuable as cut flowers. 
690 JEstivum, elegant drooping white flowers, in May, ft. per iooo, 55 *.; per 100, 6s. 6 d.\ per doz., u. 
691 ,, ,, Smaller Bulbs for naturalization per iooo, 42 s.\ per 100, 4*. 6 d. 
693 Vernum, beautiful white flowers, in early spring ; valuable for edgings, masses, foot of rockwork, and 
for naturalizing in grass, etc per 100, 6s. 6d.\ per doz., is. 
WINTER ACONITE. 
Early in Spring the golden blossoms of the Winter Aconite, which rest on an emerald-green cushion of leaves, 
are very beautiful and" effective, especially when associated with Snowdrops, Early Scillas, Chionodoxas, 
Anemone fulgens, A. apennina, etc. The green carpet of foliage remains long after the flowers, and this enhances 
ihe value of the Winter Aconite, especially when grown in situations where it is difficult to clothe the ground, 
such as under trees, and in moist situations, where few other flowering plants will thrive. A good 
plant to naturalize in grass, etc. 
695 Winter Aconite per doz. 4 d.\ per 100, 2s. ; per iooo, 15J. 
SCILLAS, Early-Flowering. 
The effect in early Spring can hardly be over-estimated of the intense rich hyacinth-blue of Scilla sibirica,, 
and the beautiful ultramarine-bluc of Scilla bifolla, 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 flowes 
beds and masses, the blossoms are so abundantly produced as to carpet the ground. Bifolla is the first in 
bloom, and is closely followed by Sibirica. All good bulbs for naturalization and permanent flower borders. 
696 Sibirica, spikes of intense rich blue flowers, dwarf per iooo, 21s . ; per 100, 2s. 6 d . ; per doz. 6 d. 
700 Bifolia, of the Taurus Mountains, deep blue, very dwarf ; a charming early spring flower, invaluable 
for masses and edgings in borders and on rockwork per iooo, 301.; per 100, 4*. 6d . ; per doz. 8 d. 
SCILLAS, May-Flowering (Wood Hyacinths). 
The Wood Hyacinth is the most decorative of May-flowering bulbs. The fine Spanish varieties of the 
Wood Hyacinth (S. campanulata ) which we offer, have erect flower spikes, and are large and handsome. The 
varieties of Nutans (our native plant) have drooping flower spikes. All the Wood Hyacinths are very effective 
in flower and shrubbery borders, and most valuable for wild gardens, woodland 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. Mr. William Robinson , in his paper at the Conference on Hardy 
Flowers, refers to the Spanish Scillas ( 5 . campanulata, vars.), as “ giving new aspects of flower life." hi 
addition to these we recommend, Nos. 718 and 719. 
per 100. doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
704 Campanulata grandiflora, bells very 
large, clear blue 8 6...I 3 
705 ,, aperta, blue, striped white, 
pretty and distinct 10 6...1 6 
706 „ alba, beautiful puie white 
bells, fine 6 6...1 o 
per 100. doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
709 Campanulata rosea, fine rose 6 6...1 o 
711 Patula major, dark porcelain bells, 
very large and handsome 7 6. . . 1 3 
712 Nutans carnea, bells beautiful flesh 
colour 12 6. ..2 o 
714 ,, rosea, fine rose-coloured bells 6 6...1 o 
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