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SCILLAS — Early-flowering. The effect in early Spring can hardly be overestimated of 
the intense brilliant blue of Scilla sibirica, and the deep blue of S. bifolia, contrasting 
with the snowy whiteness of the Snowdrop and varied hues of the Crocus. As edgings and 
masses in beds and borders they are most valuable. Bifolia and Sibirica taurica are the 
first to bloom. All suitable for naturalisation and permanent flower borders. In pots or 
jardinets, alone or with other bulbs, they form a pleasing variety amongst indoor plants. 
Plant September to November. 
Sibirica (The Siberian Squill), producing spikes of bright blue flowers, lit. 3 in. Owing 
to no bulbs coming from Holland, Scilla sibirica is very scarce this season. 
per 100, 10/6 j per doe. 1/6 o 2 
(As a really good blue flower to take the place of Scilla sibirica we can 
strongly recommend Muscari Heavenly Blue. See page 48.) 
,, alba, flowers pure white, producing a charming effect when associated with 
the blue variety, ht. 3 inches per too, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 o 2 
„ taurica, a most valuable Scilla, blooming two weeks earlier than Sibirica , 
with flowers of a beautiful rich light hyacinth blue, ht. 3 inches; very scarce 
this season per 100, 21/- ; per doz. 3/- o 4 
Bifolia, of the Taurus Mountains , producing dainty little heads of deep blue flowers in 
early Spring, earlier than Scilla sibirica ; a charming dwarf Spring flower for masses and 
edgings in borders and on rockwork, ht. 3 in per too, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 o 2 
SCILLAS, Various Species. Charming little subjects for naturalising on rockwork, etc. 
AutumnaliS japonica, producing in autumn dainty spikes of rose-coloured flowers, 
ht - 6 in per 100, 15/-; per doz. 2/3 o 3 
Verna, producing dainty little heads of lilac-blue flowers 4/6 0 5 
SCILLAS (Wood Hyacinths) -May-flowering. Our native species (Scilla nutans), 
with its long pendent bells, abounds in most parts of the country. The fine Spanish varieties 
(S. hispanica) have erect flower-spikes and open campanulate flowers. Scilla patula and its 
varieties have a robust tall habit with large campanulate open flowers. All are very effective 
in flower and shrubbery borders, and most valuable for wild gardens and woodlands, where 
they should be largely naturalised ; they seed freely and quickly establish themselves. They 
also make charming pot-plants, and may be forced into bloom by March. Wood Hyacinths 
succeed in shady flower borders and bare shady places, and odd corners which often have a 
desert-like appearance in the flower garden can by their use be rendered bright and cheerful. 
They will also thrive under Fir and Pine trees, where few other plants will grow. Plant 
September to November 6 inches deep to obtain fine flower-spikes) 
Hispanica (syn. Campanulata), plants of erect habit, with handsome spikes of open p . lco p doz 
campanulate flowers. ■ s , j 
,, alba, spikes of pure white bells, beautiful, ht. 12 in 6 6...1 o 
>> compacta, producing pyramidal compact spike of large solid 
pure white bells, very fine, robust grower, ht. 14 in 7 6...1 3 
,, Blue Queen, fine pyramidal erect spike of porcelain-blue bells, robust 
grower, ht. 15 in., very free flowering per 1000, 60/- 6 6...1 o 
!> Emperor, large handsome spikes of campanulate bells, beautiful pale blue 
with deeper blue stripes, very effective :o 6...1 6 
,, Irish Beauty (new), a charming variety producing large bold pyramidal 
heads of delicate rosy mauve bells, very decorative 10 6...1 6 
,, Rosalind, clear soft rose-pink bells, large spike, fine robust grower, 
ht. 14 in jtj 0...2 3 
,, Rose Queen, pretty lilac-rose, ht. 15 in 15 0...2 3 
Patula, of robust tall habit with bold spikes of large campanulate open flowers. 
,, Excelsior, large handsome spikes of very large bells, delicate lavender 
striped blue, strong sturdy habit, handsome, ht. 16 in per 1000, 65/- 7 0...1 o 
,, Snow Queen, bold handsome spikes of large solid white campanulate 
flowers, ht. :6 in 15 0...2 3 
Nutans, with arching stems and drooping bells. See English Blue and White Bells. 
English Blue Bells (Scilla nutans or festalis), gracefully arching stems with 
dark violet-blue bells, robust grower, ht. 14 in per 1000, 35/- 4 0...0 7 
„ White Bells (Scilla nutans alba grandiflora), bells pure white on a 
gracefully arching stem, ht. 14 in. .. per 1000, 45/- 5 0...0 9 
Choice Mixed Wood Hyacinths, for naturalising in shrubberies, etc. 
per 1000, 35/- 4 0...0 7 
