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SNOWDROP (GALANTHUS NIVALIS). 
It is seldom that an entire bed is given up to the Snowdrop, although there is nothing more beautiful than 
the sheet of graceful snowy blossoms produced by the Snowdrop when grown in large masses and planted thickly, 
the bulbs almost touching each other. A succession of bloom from the same bed can be secured by planting Tulips] 
Hyacinths, or Narcissus at a depth of six inches, and the Snowdrops on the top of these at a depth of two inches! 
When the Snowdrops have passed out of bloom, there remains 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, and a bed of surpassing beauty is formed with a deep edging of Scilla sibirica and a centre of Snow- 
drops, or vice versa.. 
It is in permanent situations, however, that the Snowdrop is most generally used, such as edgings, lines, and 
masses, the roots remaining undisturbed for years. In lawns and pleasure parks the Snowdrop, dotted about 
in tufts or masses, looks charming in the grass. In planting, the turf need not be disturbed, but holes 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. The same thing done on banks and grass slopes produces a 
fine effect. 
882 Double-flowering per looo 
883 Single-flowering ,, 
884 Double-flowering, extra large roots ,, 
885 Single-flowering „ ,, 
THE GIANT SNOWDKOP." 
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. 
886 Galanthus pUcatus (The Giant Crimean Snowdrop), white per doz., ^s. 6d. o 6 
887 ,, Imperatl (Imperati's Giant Snowdrop), white, the largest ! 2 (, 
888 ,, Elwesil, a distinct species collected by Mr. Elwes in Asia Minor 5 6 
THE SPRING AND SUMMER SNOW-FLAKE (LEUCOJUM). 
Leucojum Vernum is one of the earliest and loveliest of Spring flowers ; and as we are able to quote them 
at a cheap rate, we hope to have large sales, ^siivum and Pulchdlum 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 [Acts Autumnalis) is beautifully in flower iu our Experimental Grounds. each—#, u. 
889 Autunmale, white a7td pink, i ft per doz., cj. 6d. o 6 
890 iBstlvum, white, ij ft per doz., 2 j. 6d., large loots, gj. 6d. ; each ‘id. 8 l o 4 
891 Pulchellum, white, ft per doz., y. 6d. o 4 
892 Venuun, white, ^ ft per 100 , loj, td . ; per doz., is. 6d. o 3 
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 with these 
a pleasing and beautiful effect. For permanent edgings and groups these Scillas are matchless, flowering so 
freely as almost to hide the foliage. 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 Amrena and Italica, thus forming a connecting link with the Wood Hyacinth on page 29 . Italica 
is a charming plant, with clear porcelain blue flowers, and a dwarf compact growth. 
893 Sibirica, intense rich blue, very dwarf. per loo, ^s. 6d. ; larger bulbs, los. 6d . ; per doz., li. td. &, as. 
894 ,, a few very large bulbs for pot culture per too, 21 J. ; per doz., 3 ^. 
896 BlfoUa, ultramarine blue, very dwarf. per too, 15 J. ; per doz., as. 6d. 
896 Taurlca, afnc large flowering form of S. bifolia, each as. 6d. 
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897 Blfolla alba, wArfz 7/6 per doz., each o 9 I 899 snatBJia,, bright blue per doz. 3 6 
898 „ rubra, rose ,, 26 ! 900 Italica, clear rich blue ,, 5 fi 
puscFkiniI 
These are delicately beautiful plants, the flowers rising from the midst of small concave leaves. The 
varieties of Ubanotica are the most decorative, and should be in every collection of hardy bulbous plants, s. d 
901 Scilloldes (true), small lilac and white fowers, ^ ft each 2 6 
902 Woasioiica., white, shaded blue, !..per doz!! iw. 6 rf. ,, to 
853 ,, compacta, white, shaded blue, very rare, J ft !! 56 
CHIONODOXA. 
To George Maw, Esq., English gardens are indebted for the introduction of this most beautiful hardy 
Spnng flower. The blossoms are intense rich blue, and when produced from established plants are so abundant 
as literally to carpet the ground. 
904 Lucm», Wc/i toe each 7 6 
TRITELEIA (MILLA). 
The varieties of Uniflora as permanent edgings are unique, also beautiful in beds or masses. Their handsome 
flowers expand early in Spring and continue to the end of .May, the effect being enhanced when Anemone 
Apennina is associated. Pots of from six to twelve roots, are very effective under glass. T. laxa and Murrayana 
flower throughout June and July, producing large umbels of the most lovely coloured blossoms. 
906 Uulflora consplcua, white, shaded porcelain, ^ ft per too, as. 6d . ; per doz 
906 ,, ma-clna., porcelain, striped violet, J ft per too, lor! (sd. : per doz., as. od. 
907 ,, Candida, white, new, J ft loj. (,d. 
908 laxa, rich Tyrian ptirp>le, i It as td. 
909 ,, atro-purpurea, I ft !!!!!!!.!!!!.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! yiod. 
910 ,, maxima., rich Tyrian purple, new, i ft ”, i^s. cd. 
911 Longipes, white, suffused porcelain, flowering in large umbels, new, ft !! tor, 6d. 
912 Murrayana, line lavender-blue, lined purple, i ft „ as. (sd. 
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