. Elwfs* Giant Snowdrops. — „ -SciLLA Campanulata. SCILLA blBlRICA. SNO'WOROPS (Galanthus). The charming Snowdrop is the first of all to herald the ap- proach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chionodoxas and Scilla, a matchless effect can be pro- duced. As the bulbs are small, they should be planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging or rock-work will suit all
. Elwfs* Giant Snowdrops. — „ -SciLLA Campanulata. SCILLA blBlRICA. SNO'WOROPS (Galanthus). The charming Snowdrop is the first of all to herald the ap- proach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chionodoxas and Scilla, a matchless effect can be pro- duced. As the bulbs are small, they should be planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging or rock-work will suit all these bulbs. They should not be disturbed often if a fine display is desired. Elwes' Giant. An exceedingly large and beautiful single variety; flowers snow-white, with emerald-green tube. 20 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Single. Pure white graceful bells; earlv flowering. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $ per 1000. Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 25 cts. per doz ; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Giant Cassabah. The largest flowering of all the single Snowdrops. Very showy. The bulbs we offer have been received from ."Vsia Minor, its native habitat. 30 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; f per 1000. Jf Snowdrops are loanti'd by mail, add 10 c/s. per 100 for post- age. Dozens mailed without charge. STERXBERGIA (Autumn Daffodil.) Pretty, hardy autumn-flowering bulbs that deserve to be better known. In appearance they resemble a fine yellow Crocus, and a clump of a dozen or more together with a corresponding :lunip of Autumn Crocus offered on page 22 gives a touch of spring to the garden in autumn. This is supposed by some writers to be the Lily of Scripture, as it grows abundantly in the Holy Land, from whence our stock was pro- cured. 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. If you want something " ; and out of the ordinary, plant a bed or border with Spanish Iris. See page 25.
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