16 SNOWDROP, LEUCOJUM, EARLY-FLOWERING SCILLA, PUSCHKINIA, &C. 
Colchicum — continued. *■ 
764 Parklnsonll, petals gracefully reflexed, and beautifully chequered rose- lilac and white each 2 6 
765 Soboliferum (Merendera Soboliferum) each o 9 
766 Speciosum,^?^^ larger and of the same beautiful rose-colour as Byzantinum each 1 6 
767 ,, rub rum, the most magnificent of the Colchicum family , intense crimson-magenta, petals 
of great substance each 5 6 
768 Variegatum, syn. tesselatum and Agrippinum, chequered rose-purple and white , per 100, 15*. per doz. 2 6 
763 „ pallidum, rose, chequered white each 1 6 
(jS* Besides the above, we have other species, but not sufficient stock to offer at present. 
BULBOCODIUM OR SPRING MEADOW-SAFFRON. 
A very early Spring flowering bulb, producing rich masses of rose-purple flowers, which like the Colchicum, 
precode its foliage. As a permanent edging, or for rockwork, it is charming. 
770 Vernum, rose-purple, per 100, 12 s. 6d. ; per doz., 2 s. 
771 „ fol. variegatis, rose-purple, foliage margined white, per doz., qs. 6d., each 9 d. 
SNOWDROP (GALANTHUS NIVALIS). 
Seldom, indeed, is an entire bed given up to the Snowdrop, and yet, if there be one pleasure greater 
than another to the lover of Spring flowers, it is the sheet of graceful snowy blossom produced by the Snowdrop 
when grown in a mass. The bulbs thus cultivated should almost touch each other ; and to secure a succession of 
bloom from the same bed, plant Tulips, Hyacinths, or Narcissus at a depth of six inches, and the Snow- 
drops on the tpp of these at a depth of three inches. The Snowdrop will have passed out of bloom while the 
succession is coming forward, leaving an elegant green carpet of foliage to set off the more massive blossoms of 
the Tulip or the Hyacinth. A fine effect is also produced by intermingling Crocus and Snowdrops, while a bed 
of surpassing beauty is formed when a deep edging of Scilla sibirica is used to set off a centre of Snowdrops, 
and vice versa. 
It is in permanent situations, however, that the Snowdrop is most generally used, such as edgings, lines, 
and masses, where the roots can remain undisturbed. In grass lawns and pleasure parks the Snowdrop looks 
charming in scrolls, fancy devices, or dotted about in masses. In planting-, the turf should not be disturbed, 
but holes five inches deep should simply be made with a dibber, dropping in two inches of fresh soil, then three 
bulbs, and keeping the holes about three inches apart. The same thing may be done in banks and grass 
slopes with fine effect. 
t. d. >. d. t. i. 
772 Double-flowering per xooo 21 o ... per 100 2 6 ... per doz. o 5 
773 Single-flowering 21 ° ■> 26 ... „ ° 5 
774 Double-flowering, extra large roots ,, 28 o ... ,, 30 ... ,, 06 
775 Single-flowering „ 28 ° ••• .1 3 0 ••• » 0 ® 
THE GIANT SNOWDROP. 
These large flowered beautiful species of Snowdrop are from the remote parts of Western Europe ; they are 
distinguished from Galanthus nivalis by their broad foliage, large flowers, and taller growth, and should occupy 
an important place in evtry collection of hardy bulbs. each— ». d. 
776 Galanthus plicatus (Crimean large Snowdrop), while per doz., 7 s. 6rf. o 9 
777 ,, Imperati (Imperati’s Snowdrop), white, the largest 2 6 
778 ,, Imperati, collected bulbs per doz., i<w. 6rf. 1 o 
779 ,, Elwesii, a distinct species collected by Mr. Jilwes in Asia Minor 10 6 
LEUCOJUM. 
These are the Spring and Summer Snow-flakes. Vernum is one of the earliest and loveliest of Spring 
flowers. JEslivum and Pulchcllum are remarkable in April and May for their large Snowdrop-like blossoms, 
A utumnale for its small elegant blossoms in August and September. each— 1. d. 
780 Autumnale, white and pink, $ ft per doz., 5*. 61 i. o 6 
781 JEstivum, white. 1$ ft per doz., as. 6d., large roots, 3 s. 6 d. ; each 3 d. &. o 4 
782 Pulchellum, white, i.A ft per doz., 3s. 6 d. o 4 
783 Vernum, white, j ft. per doz., 2 s. 6 d. o 3 
SCILLA. 
The beautiful effect produced by the early flowering Scillas can scarcely be overestimated. The intense 
rich blue of Sibirica, and the ultramarine blue of Bifolia, arc unique early in Spring. They flower with the Snow- 
drop and the Crocus, and form a contrast pleasing and beautiful. For permanent edgings and groups they are 
matchless, producing their flowers so freely as almost to hide the foliage. Cultivated in pots or jardincts, either 
alone, or associated with other bulbs, they are exceedingly valuable for indoor decoration. In flower beds, their 
blossoms carpet the ground. Bifolia comes first, succeeded by Sibirica, followed by Amoena and Italica, thus 
forming a connecting link with the Wood Hyacinth on page 26. Italica is a charming plant ; its clear porcelain 
blue flowers, and dwarf compact growth, make it valuable for edgings and masses. 
784 Sibirica, intense rich blue , very dwarf. per 100, gs. ; larger bulbs, 10s. 6d.‘, per doz., is. 6d. and 2 s. 
785 ,, a few very large bulbs for pot culture... per 100, 21J. ; per doz., 3J. 
8 . d . ». d. 
787 Bifolia alba, white 7/6 per doz., .each o 9 I 789 amoena, bright blue per doz. 3 6 
788 „ rubra, rose ,, 1 6 | 790 Italica, clear rich blue 3 6 
PUSCHKINIA. 
These are delicately beautiful fairy-like plants, the flowers rising fiom the midst of small concave leaves. 
The varieties of Libanotica are the most beautiful, and should be in every collection of bulbous plants. s d. 
791 Scilloldes (true), small lilac and white flowers, \ ft each 2 6 
792 Libanotica, white, shaded blue, £ ft 1 ~ 
793 ,, compacta, white, shaded blue , very rare, J ft S 6 
[Barr and Sugden, 
