Galanthus

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Galanthus

Called Galanthus or Snowdrop. A universal favourite (Amaryllidese), too well known to need any commendation, of value in garden, meadow, woodland, and pots.

Propagation of Galanthus

Snowdrops can be propagated by offsets, removed when the plants are at rest, immediately after the leaves have withered ;. or by seeds, sown when ripe, or in spring.

Soil of Snowdrops

The Snowdrop is not particular as to soil, but it prefers one of a loamy character which is riot very dry during the growing season. The taller forms, and those with broad leaves, like a stronger soil.

Other Cultural Points

More use should be made of the Snowdrop in the 'wilder' portions of the pleasure grounds, where the grass is not cut before the leaves of the plants become yellow. In planting in turf they should not be placed in formal lines, but in irregular masses and groups. Snowdrops in pots must not be quickly forced, and do best if grown in a low temperature. The Snowdrop disease is sometimes troublesome, and affected plants should be burned.

Principal Species and Varieties

Elwesii, Blooms Jan-Feb., and lutescens have yellow