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GALANTHUS (Snowdrop). 
GALANTHUS IKARI-C IN GRASS. 
In tlie early Spring monlhs there is nothing more 
beautiful than a sheet of the snowy graceful blossoms 
of the Snowdrop. In planting, the bulbs should 
almost touch each other. An effect of surpassing 
beauty may be obtained by associating Snowdrops 
with SCILLAS SlIilRICA and UIFOUA, CllIONODO.XAS, 
Winter Aconites, etc. Where possible such plant- 
ings should be permanent, and the surface of the soil 
top-dressed in Summer and sown with annuals, such 
as Nemophila, Leptosiphon, etc., or planted with surface- 
rooting bedding plants. The S.n'Owdrop and Crocus 
when planted in alternate circles are very effective, and 
follow e.ach other so closely that no gap is left in the 
succession. 
The Snowdrop looks charming when nestling in 
grass, on hedge banks, etc. The turf need not be 
disturbed if Bulb Planter be used {see page 91) ; 
this cuts out clean holes large enough to take two or 
three bulbs. 
Permanent plantings of Snowdrops should be made 
as far as possible in shady situations. 
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Sinfirle-flowerinc Snowdrops (G. nivalis) per 1000 22 
,, ,, extra fine bulbs 
,, ,, ,, gigantic bulbs 
{limited quantity) 
Double-flowering Snowdrops (G. nivalis fl. pi.) 
,, ,, ,, extra fine bulbs 
,, a few very large bulbs 
The above Single and Double Snowdrops cannot be guaranteed to Jlower all true. Amongst 
the Doubles will be found some Singles, and vice-versa ; the admixture however in no way impairs 
the charming effect they produce in the spring garden. 
GALANTHUS Elwesii, Elwes’ Giant Single Snowdrop, a distinct and beautiful species, and the 
largest and most handsome of all Snowdrops. It has very large snowy globular flowers, the inner 
segments being marked rich emerald-green and white. The bulbs for naturalising should be planted 
where possible on slopes or in woodlands, in unmanured soil. They often die after the first year’s 
flowering, but reproduce themselves by seed. 
Extra Strong Selected Bulbs per 1000 
Strong Selected Bulbs ,, 
Smaller Bulbs for Naturalisation on stony 
banks, in saoodlands, etc. ,, 
Monster Bulbs to grow in pots for exhi- 
bition, etc. These are wonderfully large 
bulbs, and make grand specimen beds 
out of doors ,, 35 
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30 
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3 
6... per doz. 
0 
6 
22 
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2 
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5 
12 
6 
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4 o...perdoz. o 7 
GALANTHUS Elwesii, Extra Early Strain for Forcing, a fine early-flowering strain which 
may be brought into bloom by Christmas. A great acquisition. 
s. d. s. d. s. d 
Extra Strong Bulbs per 1000 60 o... per 100 6 6...perdoz. i o 
Strong Selected Bulbs 5 ° ° >> 5 6 
A Few Monster Bulbs 7 u ^ 3 
VARIOUS BEAUTIFUL SPECIES OF SNOWDROPS. 
These are all beautiful, and clumps planted on the border or on rockwork will aftbrd much 
pleasure to lovers of hardy flowers. 
Ikariae, perhaps the most beautiful of all Snowdrops, having broad glossy light green s. d 
foliage, gracefully recurving, and elegant globular snowy white flowers, their inner segments 
marked half way up from mouth with bright green ...per 1000, 42/" 5 P-i‘ 4/3 1 per doz. o 8 
Extra large bulbs „ SS/' > >, ° 
