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FRITILLARIA — continued. each— s. d 
Moggridgei, a lovely species with very large handsome drooping golden-yellow flowers, 
ht. \ ft per doz. 6/- o 7 
Oranensis, a very handsome and distinct Algerian species, flowers dark maroon and green, 
ht. I ft per doz. 7/6 o 8 
pallidiflora, very large handsome pale yellow chequered flowers, ht. 1 ft Cropfailed — 
persica (The Persian Lily), from Mount Ararat, with spikes of numerous dusky brown, 
small bell-shaped flowers, ht. 2 ft per too, 17/6 ; per doz. 2/6 o 3 
piuriflora, true, remarkably distinct and beautiful, of very graceful habit, flowers pale 
rosy purple, very early. It delights in shade with protection from cutting winds, per doz. 5/6 o 6 
pontica, large bells, yellowish green, flushed rose, inside green with dark spots, ht. 1 ft. 
per doz. 6/6 o 7 
pudica, small deep golden-yellow bell-shaped fragrant flowers, in April, ht. 5 ft. ,, 6/6 o 7 
pyrcnaica, large elegant plum-coloured bells reflexing at mouth, inside yellow, beautifully 
reticulated brown, a most handsome plant, ht. ij ft per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4 
recurva, this beautiful species with its orange-scarlet drooping bells should have a place in 
every collection of choice plants, ht. I ft large bulbs, per 100, 30/- ; per doz. 4/- o 5 
,, „ ,, immense bulbs ,, 7/6 o 8 
ruthenica, graceful pendent bells of almost black flowers, ht. 1 ft 10/6 1 o 
Thunbergii, a very distinct species with cream-coloured flowers. ..per 100,6/6 ; per doz. 1/- — 
Whittallii (new), flowers beautifully tesselated inside and out with reddish brown on a 
yellowish ground. First-Class Certificate R.H.S per ioo, 15/-; per doz. 2/3 o 3 
FRITILLARIA imperialis— the Crown Imperial. 
The Crown Imperial (Fritillaria im- 
perialis) is a stalely hardy border-plant, 
veiy effective in Spring. Its tall, stout, 
leafy stem terminates in a cluster of large 
drooping bell-shaped flowers, surmounted 
by a whorl of fresh green leaves. For 
forming bold groups in the permanent 
border or on lawns it is of great value, 
and should be allowed to remain un- 
disturbed. To obtain the best success, 
plant the bulbs in September and by 
preference on their sides, to prevent 
moisture accumulating in the centre. We 
offer specially strong selected bulbs, 
superior to what are usually sold, and 
which we hope will all bloom the first 
season. The Crown Imperial, however, 
is a plant which is always better the 
second year of planting. 
Deep Orange-red, 
very 
showy, 
lit- 3 ft 
doz. 4/6 0 5 
Fol.-variegatis, orange-red 
flowers, 
graceful variegated foliage. 
ht. 3 
ft. 
per 
doz. 8/6 0 9 
Giant Red, handsome orange-red 
flowers of immense size, ht. 3J ft. 
per doz. 18/6 1 9 
Large Yellow, bearing large hand- 
some yellow flowers, ht. 3J ft. per doz. 8/6 o 9 
Mixed, various shades, suitable for 
naturalising 
fritillaria imperialis (crown imperial). strong selected bulbs. per doz. 6/6 — 
GALANTHUS (Snowdrop). 
In the early Spring months 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 sibirica and 
Bi folia, Chionodoxas, Wintrr Aconites, etc. Where possible such plantings 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 Snowdrop 
and Crocus when planted in alternate circles are very effective, and follow each other so closely 
that no gap is left in the succession. 
