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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong><br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong> 2016<br />
Established 1984<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> Only, Stoven,<br />
Beccles, NR34 8DG. Great Britain.<br />
©John Morley 2016<br />
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This catalogue is valid until 1st April 2016 and cancels all previous<br />
lists.<br />
As there are never enough snowdrops to meet the demand, especially<br />
of the recently named cultivars, please place your order as soon as<br />
possible after receipt of your catalogue. We regret we are no longer<br />
able to offer customers the option of "alternatives" as this causes<br />
problems, which are very time consuming to sort out. Although there<br />
is no short list in this year's catalogue several of the snowdrop<br />
varieties on offer are restricted to strictly one bulb per customer.<br />
However, despite these measures, we are afraid that every year there<br />
are customers who will be disappointed at not receiving their order in<br />
full.<br />
We sell best quality snowdrop bulbs ''in the green'' dispatched after<br />
flowering in March/April or sometimes earlier. Plants supplied are<br />
believed to be correctly named.
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Cash with order: Credit/Debit card (see order form) or ''limited<br />
cheque'' (i.e. instead of filling in the exact amount on your cheque,<br />
write between crossed lines ''Amount not to exceed...'' followed by<br />
the maximum amount of your order including the cost of postage<br />
and packing). We very much regret that we are no longer able to<br />
accept cheques made out for the full amount and orders<br />
accompanied with cheques made out in full will regretfully be<br />
returned.<br />
Please add £4.50 to all orders towards the cost of First Class postage<br />
and packing (EU and Europe add £9.50). Cheques should be made<br />
payable to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong>. You will be sent a detailed<br />
account and receipt. Please use the order form and print your name<br />
and address clearly. Please note that orders will be dealt with in<br />
strict rotation and may be delayed if these instructions are not<br />
followed.<br />
Please note that there is no telephone number for <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong><br />
<strong>Snowdrops</strong>.<br />
<strong>Snowdrops</strong>. The much acclaimed and indispensable monograph of<br />
cultivated galanthus by Matt Bishop, Aaron Davis and John<br />
Grimshaw has been reprinted and is available from the RHS book<br />
shop or by post via www.rhs.org.uk<br />
Daffodil, Snowdrop and Tulip Yearbook 2015. Published in<br />
association with the Royal Horticultural Society at £11.95. This<br />
authoritative, illustrated annual includes a very significant coverage of<br />
snowdrops. Available as a special offer to snowdrop enthusiasts for<br />
£9.25 from Mr J. Gibson, Dept. NG, 14 Waverley Road, Kettering.<br />
NN15 6NT cheques made payable to the Royal Horticultural Society<br />
or €15. We highly recommend this publication.
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Back issues of our snowdrop catalogues together with second-hand<br />
and antiquarian gardening and botanical books, including the rare<br />
Stern monograph, are available from Besley's Books. Tel. 01502<br />
675649.<br />
Limited edition prints of the original cover paintings from our<br />
previous catalogues are published by Dot Rouge Ltd. This series of<br />
signed and numbered prints has been produced using archival<br />
materials and the very latest printing technology resulting in amazing<br />
quality and stunning colour reproduction. www.dotrouge.co.uk e-<br />
mail steve@dotrouge.co.uk Tel: 01223 290595.<br />
<strong>Snowdrops</strong> like to grow in fairly deep, well-drained friable soil in sun<br />
or light shade. When planting, a good dusting of bone meal and a<br />
handful of extra coarse sharp sand around each bulb will help to keep<br />
away disease.<br />
If snowdrops are left undisturbed for too long they could begin to "go<br />
back" which means fewer bulbs will flower and they could be more<br />
prone to disease. In some cases, the whole clump may die out. They<br />
should therefore be lifted about every three years. More frequent<br />
lifting is recommended where there is no sign of increase. Clumps<br />
should be carefully teased apart and replanted. A surface dressing of<br />
bone meal should be given in early autumn and a thin mulch of garden<br />
or mushroom compost applied in December will help improve the<br />
look of the flowers.<br />
One of the great pleasures in gardening is viewing snowdrops on a<br />
warm day in winter; the sun at this time of year is very low in the sky<br />
and can be blindingly bright. Remember therefore to plant your<br />
snowdrops so that you can look at them with the sun behind you.
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We are most grateful to Jim Almond, Matt Bishop, Ian Christie,<br />
Brian Ellis, Eric Fisher, Doug Joyce, David King, Cyril Lafong, Rod<br />
and Jane Leeds, Marianne Majerus, The National Collection of<br />
Margaret and David MacLennan and Wol and Sue Staines for all their<br />
help and for generously allowing us to use their lovely photographs.<br />
A very big thank you to Steve Edwards who has again designed the<br />
beautiful cover, Matt Bishop for proof reading and much good advice<br />
and Rosie Steele for all her wonderful and invaluable help with our<br />
catalogue over many years.<br />
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"For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers<br />
appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come."<br />
Song of Solomon.<br />
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Front Cover: G. nivalis 'La Bohème'. See p.43.<br />
Back Cover: G. '<strong>Green</strong> Comet'. See p.32.
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1. Series Galanthus: leaves greyish (semi-glaucous or glaucescent),<br />
flat against each other with their margins either flat (applanate), or<br />
folded or rolled back (explicative or revolute). These species are<br />
mainly confined to Europe.<br />
G. nivalis: the Common Snowdrop naturalised in many parts of<br />
Britain and native to much of Europe. The leaves are flat against each<br />
other (applanate) at the base and the edges are flat or almost so. We<br />
offer the following forms:<br />
'Anglesey Abbey': this snowdrop was found by Graham Thomas at<br />
Anglesey Abbey. The flowers show a strong tendency to<br />
"poculiform" which means that the inner segments have little or no<br />
green shading on them and are of a similar length to the outer ones,<br />
giving the whole flower a remarkably white appearance against the<br />
strong green leaves. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.84) £10.00<br />
'Art Nouveau': a delightful long-flowered, green-tipped snowdrop.<br />
The segments are almost equal in length with a good inner green<br />
marking. The flowers are supported on magnificent arching<br />
shepherd's crook-like spathes. An outstanding snowdrop from the<br />
same provenance as G. nivalis Poculiformis Group 'Angelique': a<br />
treasured gift from Alan Street. £30.00<br />
'Blewbury Tart': a delightful, rather upright snowdrop found by<br />
Alan Street in Blewbury, Oxfordshire. The outward facing flowers<br />
hover like little green tartlets above the leaves. Curious but by no<br />
means without great charm. See illustration p.49. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001)<br />
p.120) £12.50
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'Chatterbox': an enchanting snowdrop offered here in our main list<br />
for the first time. When in a clump the relatively small flowers all face<br />
each other as if in a conversation and show an abundance of orangeyellow<br />
pollen when mature. The conspicuously long ovary is the same<br />
length as the inner segments which are marked with two small green<br />
triangles on either side of the sinus notch. See illustration p.7. £75.00<br />
'Cinderella': a charming, small inverse poculiform snowdrop (where<br />
the outer segments are shaped and marked like inner segments) with a<br />
very dainty green-tipped flower reminding us of G.nivalis 'Fée<br />
Clochette' although somewhat smaller in stature. Found growing in<br />
woodland near Dundee by Ian Christie and originally named G.nivalis<br />
'Tinkerbell'; a name already found to be in use and changed<br />
thenceforth! See illustration p.7. £90.00<br />
'Dumpy <strong>Green</strong>': a very beautiful virescent selection, not dissimilar to<br />
G. nivalis 'Prague Spring' (see below), but with a more rounded<br />
flower, a more 'dumpy' appearance and without the two diffuse marks<br />
on the inner segment. A late-flowering snowdrop of great quality. See<br />
illustration p.8. £50.00<br />
'Cornwood': amongst the green tipped snowdrops with apical<br />
markings this is conspicuous as a plant of great quality and one that<br />
flowers earlier than the others of this group. £15.00<br />
'Flocon de Neige': one of the most beguiling double-flowered<br />
snowdrops. Perfectly symmetrical flowers with six equally spaced,<br />
all-white outer segments. Quite enchanting and most memorable,<br />
especially when fully opened. Much loved at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong>. See<br />
illustration p.11. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.114) £40.00
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G. nivalis 'Chatterbox' (see page 6)<br />
G. nivalis 'Cinderella' (see page 6)
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G. nivalis 'Dumpy <strong>Green</strong>' (see page 6)<br />
G. nivalis Poculiformis Group 'Annielle' (see page 9)
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'Haddon's Tiny': under this name we grow a delightful and<br />
consistently small snowdrop with very narrow leaves. Growing at a<br />
height of only 7-8cms this diminutive snowdrop would be particularly<br />
suitable for planting in a trough or sink. Our stock came originally<br />
from the late Netta Statham who obtained it from Norman Haddon.<br />
£12.50<br />
Poculiformis Group 'Angelique', P.C. (2007): introduced by Mark<br />
Brown from the garden of Gloria and Yves Lebellegard and named<br />
after their late daughter. One of the Poculiformis Group of<br />
snowdrops all of which have inner and outer segments of more or<br />
less equal length. This cultivar has evenly elongated inner segments<br />
showing two distinct deep-green dots. A delightful mid-season<br />
snowdrop. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, ( 2001) p.100) £15.00<br />
Poculiformis Group 'Annielle': a superb poculiform snowdrop, found<br />
by Cyril Lafong, needing time to settle before showing its truly<br />
wonderful qualities. See illustration p.8. £90.00<br />
'Prague Spring': one of our selected seedlings from seed originating<br />
in the wood of a friend in Prague. A wonderful virescent flower with<br />
two diffuse marks at the base of the inner segment. It was named to<br />
celebrate 'The Prague Spring'. Later flowering but still earlier than G.<br />
nivalis 'Dumpy <strong>Green</strong>'. A very desirable and beautiful snowdrop. See<br />
illustration p.11. £45.00
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Sandersii Group 'Chatton': a very fine member of the golden<br />
Sandersii Group with the usual yellow ovary and markings on the<br />
inner segments but distinct from the others in that it reliably forms a<br />
handsome clump. This snowdrop is an exceptionally good doer!<br />
£75.00<br />
'Sibbertoft White': ''a very lovely little all white snowdrop. This<br />
charming albino can occasionally produce two very pale green dots<br />
on the inner segment. Originally from the garden of Sibbertoft Manor<br />
and distributed by Richard Nutt. '' as described in the catalogue of<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong> in 1998 when this snowdrop was first<br />
offered. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.97) £17.50<br />
G. reginae-olgae: the first snowdrop to flower, usually in October or<br />
November, and often before the leaves appear. The leaves show a<br />
characteristic silver stripe down the centre. Prefers a sunny position.<br />
G. reginae-olgae subsp. vernalis: the spring flowering subspecies of<br />
the above. We offer the following selection:<br />
'Blue Peter': this very floriferous snowdrop is remarkable for the<br />
contrast between the very upright scapes, bearing long pointed<br />
flowers and the leaves which lie flat on the ground at flowering time.<br />
These dark blue-green leaves with a very strong silver-blue stripe give<br />
an astonishing overall blueness to this plant, making it the bluestleaved<br />
snowdrop we know. The marking on the inner segment<br />
reminds us of the perfect "Chinese Bridge" mark of G. 'Straffan'. One<br />
bulb per customer. See illustration p.12. £45.00
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G. nivalis 'Flocon de Neige' (see page 6)<br />
G. nivalis 'Prague Spring' (see page 9)
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G. reginae-olgae subsp. vernalis 'Blue Peter' (see page 10)<br />
G. plicatus 'Diggory' (see page 13)
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G. plicatus: a vigorous and variable species. The leaves have a<br />
prominent central channel and their edges are strongly folded or<br />
turned under (plicate). The markings on the inner segments are<br />
extremely variable. We offer the following forms:<br />
'Augustus': it is to the late Mrs Amy Doncaster and her very good<br />
eye for spotting a good garden plant that we are indebted for this<br />
lovely G. plicatus seedling. A robust, somewhat dumpy plant.<br />
Attractive very wide leaves with a distinct broad silver channel. Later<br />
flowering with large rounded flowers. Increases well. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>,<br />
(2001) p.152) £8.50<br />
'Baxendale's Late': a reliably late-flowering G. plicatus which<br />
blooms at the end of the season when most other snowdrops have<br />
finished. A fairly vigorous plant of good substance to extend the<br />
season. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.142) £5.00<br />
'Bill Clark': another of the beautiful yellows from Wandlebury Ring,<br />
Cambridge. Together with G. plicatus 'Wandlebury Ring', this distinct<br />
snowdrop is taller than G. plicatus 'Wendy's Gold'. It was named<br />
after the Warden, Bill Clark. The outer segments of the nicely shaped<br />
flowers elegantly taper to a point and the inner segment marking is an<br />
almost perfect solid yellow circle with a small notch over the sinus. A<br />
lovely and very desirable snowdrop. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.160)<br />
£30.00<br />
'Diggory' A.M. (2009): perennially one of the most desirable of all<br />
snowdrops. The outer segments remain tucked under, even as the<br />
flower matures and expands, giving this snowdrop its unique and<br />
instantly recognisable shape. From Rosie Steele. See illustration p.12.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.147) £30.00
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'E. A. Bowles' A.M.(2012): unique among snowdrops this is the first<br />
known poculiform G. plicatus, discovered by Michael Myers in the<br />
garden of the late E. A. Bowles at Myddelton House and named after<br />
him. Above the broad, upright, glaucous-green leaves is the crowning<br />
glory of this magnificent snowdrop: a large, full flower with six pure<br />
white, immaculate segments all of equal length. An outstanding<br />
garden plant. See illustration p.15. £55.00<br />
'Eric Fisher': a stunning large 4×4 found by Eric Fisher in the<br />
garden here at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> in 2010. Certainly a very large G.<br />
plicatus with long, broad leaves, reliably producing flowers with four<br />
generous outer segments and a good green bold marking on the inner<br />
segments. See illustration p.15. £90.00<br />
'Faith Stewart-Liberty': large, strongly ridged, widely spreading<br />
outer segments and a mid-green inner segment marking, darkening<br />
towards the tip. Found by Mark Brown in a Buckinghamshire garden<br />
in the early 1980s and named after the owner. A highly desirable<br />
snowdrop. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.153) £35.00<br />
'Richard Nutt': this late-flowering snowdrop was especially chosen<br />
by Margaret Owen to commemorate and celebrate the name of an old<br />
friend and one of the greatest galanthophiles of the latter half of the<br />
twentieth century. A lovely selected clone with all the natural beauty<br />
and vigour of the species, introduced into cultivation by the late<br />
Richard Nutt and originally found growing near Lake Abant in<br />
Turkey many years ago. A freely clumping habit: always one of<br />
Margaret's first considerations for a really good snowdrop, though<br />
often neglected by others, makes this historic snowdrop so desirable.<br />
£30.00
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G. plicatus 'E.A Bowles' (see page 14)<br />
G. plicatus 'Eric Fisher' (see page 14)
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G. plicatus 'Three Ship's' (see page 17)<br />
G. plicatus 'Trymlet' (see page 17) G. elwesii 'Deerslot' (see page 19)
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'Three Ships' A.M. (2008): a most beautiful early-flowering<br />
selection which, in the garden here, never fails to "come sailing by on<br />
Christmas day"! It was found growing in deep leaf litter under an old<br />
cork oak in the former garden of Henham Hall, Suffolk in the 1980s.<br />
The house was demolished in the 1950s and the garden is now part of<br />
a field, although we believe the cork oak remains. See<br />
illustration p.16. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.151) £15.00<br />
'Trymlet': selected from seedlings of G. plicatus 'Trym' by the late<br />
Kathleen Beddington and named by Sue and Wol Staines. Both the<br />
inner and outer segments have beautiful pale-green markings. A much<br />
coveted snowdrop. See illustration p.16. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.163)<br />
£35.00<br />
'Vera Trum': exceedingly wide Veratrum-like leaves with very<br />
upright scapes bearing large puckered flowers. The inner segments<br />
are similar to those of G. plicatus 'Three Ships' which is not<br />
surprising as they were found growing only a few feet apart. A plant<br />
of quality. One bulb per customer. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.151)<br />
£35.00<br />
'Walker, Canada': there is a touch of mystery about this rather<br />
special snowdrop from the garden of the late Richard Nutt. The wellproportioned<br />
flower has an X-shaped mark on the inner segment<br />
curiously broader towards the long, narrow conical ovary. The<br />
flower is born above plicate leaves on a short scape which slowly<br />
lengthens as the season progresses, resulting in a large, distinct and<br />
eye catching snowdrop. This is, in our opinion, the best snowdrop<br />
inherited from the Richard Nutt legacy from his garden at Great<br />
Barfield and has been very much admired by all his friends.
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A nearby faded and barely legible label with the name "Walker,<br />
Canada" is all that is known about this lovely snowdrop. One bulb<br />
per customer. £40.00<br />
'Wendy's Gold' A.M. (1966): perhaps the most vigorous 'yellow'<br />
snowdrop. A fine flower with a striking golden ovary and the largest<br />
yellow marking on the inner segment, of all the yellow snowdrops.<br />
The degree of yellowness may sometimes vary to a pleasing yellowish<br />
lime-green. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.159) £15.00<br />
2. Series Latifolii: leaves emerging either flat against each other<br />
(applanate), or with the outer leaf rolled or wrapped round the inner<br />
leaf (supervolute or convolute). Where flat (applanate) leaves either<br />
grey (glaucous) or green, rarely in-between. The species in this series<br />
are found mainly in Turkey and the Caucasus and are divided into<br />
two Subseries.<br />
2a Subseries Glaucaefolii: leaves grey.<br />
G. elwesii: an extremely variable species with grey leaves, hooded at<br />
the top and rolled or wrapped around each other at the base<br />
(supervolute or convolute). This species now encompasses plants<br />
grown for many years in gardens as G. caucasicus (sic.). We offer the<br />
following forms:
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'Brian Mathew' (syn. G127): an original selection from Brian<br />
Mathew, given to Ray Cobb who later, with his approval named it<br />
after him. A fine plant of good substance with large shapely flowers<br />
on relatively short scapes and especially upright, strong blue-grey<br />
leaves. The widely spaced outer segments allow the almost entire<br />
green inner segment markings to be seen even when the flower is<br />
closed. A most lovely plant albeit slow to increase. First offered by<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong> in 2008. See illustration p.22. £30.00<br />
'Cedric's Prolific': originally from the garden of the late Cedric<br />
Morris at Benton End and grown for many years by Beth Chatto to<br />
whom we are grateful for our stock. A remarkably distinct snowdrop<br />
with leaves that end in an acute point. The flower has green tips and a<br />
long, narrow, deep green V-shaped mark. A prolific snowdrop in<br />
every way and an excellent plant for colonizing larger areas. Choice.<br />
£8.50<br />
'Deer Slot': a much coveted snowdrop originally from the garden of<br />
the late Primrose Warburg and somewhat eccentric in that the deer<br />
slot mark only appears on one of the inner segments and only when<br />
the bulb is fully matured. The remaining segments have U-shaped to<br />
heart-shaped markings in a rich deep green. A rare collector's item<br />
and a stunning snowdrop even when it is not ''slotting''. This<br />
snowdrop does not respond well to twin-scaling. One bulb per<br />
customer. See illustration p.16. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.173)<br />
£40.00
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'Gabriel': a December-flowering snowdrop. Large well-shaped<br />
flowers, somewhat claw-like but opening upwards with warmth to<br />
form angelic wings. The single strong, green inner segment marking<br />
reminds us of G. elwesii 'Mrs Macnamara'. An outstanding clone<br />
which occasionally produces two scapes. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.174)<br />
£15.00<br />
'Galadriel': we are most grateful to Beth Chatto for this very fine,<br />
later-flowering snowdrop. Stately flowers with a unique strong green<br />
Y-mark extending halfway along the inner segment shading to a<br />
bright yellowish-green towards the tail of the Y. The leaves are<br />
distinctly pointed reminding us, somewhat, of G. elwesii 'Cedric's<br />
Prolific' to which it is most probably related. A quite outstanding<br />
snowdrop of real quality. . £17.50<br />
'Godfrey Owen' F.C.C. (2011): this outstanding snowdrop has been<br />
described as one of the most distinct snowdrop discoveries of recent<br />
times. It is remarkable in that it has a double row of outer and inner<br />
segments. When fully opened the symmetrical arrangement of the six<br />
outer segments is exquisite. Found by the late Margaret Owen in the<br />
mid 1990s and named after her late husband. See illustration p.25.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.205) £25.00<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Eyes': of all the green-leaved cultivars this highly desirable<br />
and outstanding snowdrop is considered to be, by far, the best. The<br />
large elegantly shaped flowers on tall straight stems are held well<br />
above the arching leaves. The usual green, V-shaped marking on the<br />
inner segment is accompanied by two large, round, very distinct green<br />
eyes. Another covetable treasure from Anglesey Abbey. One bulb per<br />
costomer. See illustration p.21. £90.00
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G. elwesii 'Jubilee <strong>Green</strong>' (see page 24)<br />
G. elwesii '<strong>Green</strong> Eyes' (see page 20)
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G. elwesii 'Brian Mathew' (see page 19)<br />
G. elwesii 'Jonathan' (see page 23)
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Hiemalis Group 'Dorothy Foreman': a very desirable Decemberflowering<br />
snowdrop with shallow 'horizontal' outer segments. The<br />
first known green leaved hiemalis! Named after David Foreman's late<br />
mother. £45.00<br />
'Jessica': one of the fine green-tipped snowdrops found by Phil<br />
Cornish and named after his wife. Convergent heavy green lines on<br />
the outer segments and strong X-shaped markings on the inner<br />
segments. The smooth textured flowers are held well above the bold<br />
arching leaves. See illustration p.53. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.191)<br />
£10.00<br />
'John Tomlinson': a fine large flowered G. elwesii with a broad,<br />
olive-green, heart-shaped marking on the inner segment and<br />
matching green tips on the outer segments. A plant of some quality<br />
flowering from New Year onwards. One bulb per customer.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.175) £22.50<br />
'Jonathan': only limited information about this exceptional<br />
snowdrop was available when the great monograph '<strong>Snowdrops</strong>' was<br />
written in which it was, unfortunately, only briefly mentioned<br />
underneath the description for G. elwesii 'Grumpy'. Unlike G. elwesii<br />
'Grumpy' the outer segments have green tips and the basal markings<br />
on the inner segments are fused rather than separate, but the apical<br />
heart-shaped marking is similar. However, the great glory of this<br />
snowdrop is that the usual white of the inner segments is transformed<br />
into a magnificent, golden-orange glow. This splendid snowdrop may<br />
need to be well settled before these characteristics appear. It was<br />
found in <strong>North</strong> Yorkshire by Michael Myers in 2000. See illustration<br />
p.22. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.202) £25.00
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'Jubilee <strong>Green</strong>': found in the garden here at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> this<br />
snowdrop is distinct in having leaves of a striking lettuce-green. The<br />
flower has a well defined X-shaped marking. 'Jubilee <strong>Green</strong>' was<br />
named to commemorate twenty five years of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong>.<br />
See illustration p.21. £35.00<br />
'Louise Ann Bromley': an earlyish flowering G. elwesii hybrid with<br />
tall glaucous leaves and a very large, substantial flower (the record<br />
holder for the largest flower in any snowdrop; the outer segment can<br />
measure 50mm!). The inner segment has a wide bridge-shaped mark.<br />
A very desirable and much admired plant from the garden of David<br />
Bromley and named after his late sister. See illustration p.50.<br />
£22.50<br />
'Margaret Owen': Margaret herself with her usual eagle-eye and<br />
ever exacting criteria for an outstanding plant, homed-in on a stand of<br />
this fine snowdrop during a visit to Ray Cobb's Nottinghamshire<br />
garden. It was considered to be a seedling from the nearby clump of<br />
G. elwesii 'Brian Mathew' which has a similar inner segment marking<br />
with little or no sinus notch and a large very pronounced V- shaped<br />
green mark. However the most wonderful defining attribute of this<br />
mid to late-flowering snowdrop is that it looks magnificent in a clump<br />
and it was much admired and coveted by all who attended the<br />
farewell party for Margaret at ''The Patch'', when it was in full bloom.<br />
One bulb per customer. See illustration p.25. £75.00
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G. elwesii 'Godfrey Owen' G. 'Margaret Owen' (see page 24)<br />
(see page 20)<br />
G. 'Margaret Owen' (see page 24)
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G. elwesii 'Mrs Macnamara' (see page 27) G. elwesii Miss Nancy Lindsay's collected<br />
form (see page 27<br />
G. elwesii 'Remember, Remember' (see page 27)
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Miss Nancy Lindsay's collected form: we are most grateful to<br />
Chris Brickell for this historical plant with a very special provenance.<br />
With her remarkable eye for a perfect plant this snowdrop was<br />
collected by Miss Nancy Lindsay in Turkey many years ago and<br />
given by her, to Chris Brickell and affectionately referred to here, at<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong>, as 'Miss Lindsay's Gift'. This is a most wonderful<br />
snowdrop: extremely vigorous, tall and very upright with all the<br />
magic of an original species. There is a very good photograph of a<br />
similar plant growing in Primrose Warburg's garden in <strong>Snowdrops</strong>,<br />
(2001) p35 plate 21. (Prmrose Warburg was Miss Nancy Lindsay's<br />
plant executor). Limited stock. See illustration p.26.<br />
£50.00<br />
'Mrs Macnamara' (syn. 'Milkwood'): this excellent, early-flowering<br />
snowdrop originated from the mother-in-law of Dylan Thomas: Mrs<br />
Macnamara (please note correct spelling). A tall, stately plant<br />
flowering in December when there are few other large snowdrops in<br />
bloom. This is the favourite of all our early-flowering cultivars at<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong>. Outstanding. See illustration p.26. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001)<br />
p.177) £12.50<br />
'Remember, Remember' (syn. 'November Merlin'): our beautiful<br />
November-flowering snowdrop probably derived from one of the<br />
Hiemalis Group with a deeply green shaded inner segment reminding<br />
us of G. 'Merlin'. Often in flower by the 5 th November. This snowdrop<br />
can be somewhat top heavy, therefore best suited to a sheltered<br />
position in full sun. See illustration p.26. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.192)<br />
£35.00<br />
'Rev. Hailstone': a large and robust early-flowering hybrid with<br />
exceptionally long flowers. The outer segments are particularly
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narrow and about twice the length of the inner segments which have<br />
distinct pale-green, V-shaped markings. A rather special snowdrop<br />
originating from Anglesey Abbey. £17.50<br />
'Selborne <strong>Green</strong> Tips': this delightful, early-January flowering,<br />
snowdrop was found over thirty years ago by the late David and<br />
Ruby Baker in the village of Selborne, Hampshire, but is still a<br />
surprisingly rare plant. The outer segment is green tipped and there<br />
are two separate bold green markings on the inner segment. With<br />
regular division and good cultivation this snowdrop will reliably<br />
produce two perfectly formed flowers from a single scape. The bulbs<br />
you receive from us may not show two heads, having only just been<br />
divided. As usual patience is required! (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.198)<br />
£15.00<br />
'Sickle': a stunning, tall plant with broad arching leaves and spathe<br />
that give this snowdrop its name. Disproportionately long outer<br />
segments that rise up in warmth to show the unique inner segment<br />
markings. Slow to increase but a snowdrop of refined beauty.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.189) £15.00<br />
'White Perfection': this is a perfect example of a Poculiform Group<br />
snowdrop, growing to 15cm tall with very beautifully rounded<br />
flowers. Unlike some other poculiform G. elwesii, 'White Perfection'<br />
remains beautifully upright and, as a clump, will increase slowly.<br />
£45.00<br />
'Yvonne Hay' (syn. G. elwesii 'Maximus'): we are grateful to the<br />
late Harry Hay for this lovely snowdrop of huge proportions, which<br />
originated in his garden at Margery Hall Pig Farm, Surrey and which<br />
he later named after his wife. The flowers are described as being ''of
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respectable dimensions''; Aaron Davis, described it as a ''Monster''. It<br />
has very broad leaves and huge bulbs which do not respond well to<br />
twin scaling. In a warm room the outer segments rise up and reveal a<br />
large and perfect inverted heart-shaped mark on the inner segments.<br />
A very distinct snowdrop. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.190). £30.00<br />
G. woronowii: broad glossy-green leaves emerging with outer leaf<br />
rolled or wrapped around the inner leaf (supervolute or convolute),<br />
often forming large clumps. Inner segment with single marking<br />
towards the apex which is distinctly smaller than that of G.ikariae.<br />
Flowering in main season. We offer the following form:<br />
'Elizabeth Harrison' A.M. (2012): Ian Christie's newly discovered<br />
and already much talked about snowdrop from Scotland. This is the<br />
first ever G. woronowii to be found with distinctly yellow marked<br />
flowers and in 2011 realised the highest price then recorded for a<br />
snowdrop! One bulb per customer. See illustration p.35. £90.00<br />
Hybrids - Single<br />
'Benhall Beauty' (×valentinei): we are most grateful to the late Mrs<br />
Amy Doncaster for this most beautiful snowdrop. Originally one of<br />
two seedlings from the garden of "Jock" Gray at Benhall,<br />
Saxmundham, Suffolk and named by E.A.Bowles, who was a close<br />
friend. The other snowdrop 'Benhall Seedling' may no longer be in<br />
cultivation. In his book, "Seven Gardens or Sixty Years of<br />
Gardening", E.B.Anderson gives the history of these two snowdrops<br />
together with G. 'John Gray' and G. 'Mighty Atom'. A superb and<br />
very desirable plant. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.250) £12.00
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'Cliff Curtis': this snowdrop has a very rounded flower with a<br />
delightful and delicate scent. The deep claw-shaped outer segment<br />
has particularly pronounced shoulders whilst the inner segment is<br />
deeply grooved with a large sinus notch and 'tear-drop' mark on<br />
either side and very pale shading to the base. The snowdrop looks<br />
wonderful in a clump. A lovely selection from the garden of Cliff<br />
Curtis and was named in 2003. Late-flowering. See illustration p.50.<br />
£30.00<br />
'Cowhouse <strong>Green</strong>' (×valentinei): a tallish, virescent snowdrop with<br />
pale green shading on the outer segments and lovely soft diffuse<br />
markings to the inner segments. We are grateful to Mark Brown for<br />
this charming snowdrop. Requires careful cultivation. One bulb per<br />
customer. See illustration p.35. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.276) £25.00<br />
'Curly' (×valentinei): an intriguing hybrid found in the early 1960s<br />
by Richard Nutt and Herbert Ransom in the garden at Hyde Lodge,<br />
Gloucestershire. The narrow leaves are unique in that they are<br />
strongly re-curved on first appearing and remain so giving this<br />
beautiful snowdrop its name. The very fragrant, green-tipped flowers<br />
have a particularly fine X-shaped mark with paler shading to the base.<br />
Late-flowering. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.277) £8.50<br />
'Ding Dong': a fine upstanding late January-flowering snowdrop with<br />
distinctively long, very slender outer segments; claw-like towards the<br />
tip. The two-tone inner segment markings and ovary are of a similar<br />
olive-green. This snowdrop can produce three wide glaucous leaves<br />
when well grown and often two scapes. Named by Alan Street of<br />
Avon Bulbs. See illustration p.46. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.251)<br />
£18.50
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'Dodo Norton' (×valentinei): a diminutive hybrid which measures no<br />
more than 8.5cm high; a very dwarf G. 'Mighty Atom' derivative with<br />
shouldered outer segments. Discovered in the famous ditch at East<br />
Lambrook Manor (the home and garden of the late Margery Fish in<br />
the 1950s) and named after the wife of a previous owner.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.231) £20.00<br />
'Early to Rize': discovered in the garden here at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong>. From<br />
the characteristics of its leaves, this snowdrop is possibly a hybrid of<br />
G. elwesii Hiemalis Group and G. rizehensis. This fine snowdrop is<br />
conspicuous for its early-flowering which consistently starts well<br />
before Christmas and continues into the New Year. See illustration<br />
p.35. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.244) £30.00<br />
'Fieldgate Fugue': found growing amongst a clump of G. 'John<br />
Gray', by Colin Mason, in his Warwickshire garden. This snowdrop<br />
reminds us somewhat of G. 'John Gray' but has a proportionately<br />
larger ovary, a chubbier flower and is generally of more substance. A<br />
beautiful snowdrop. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.159) £22.50<br />
'Fieldgate Superb' (syn. 'Fieldgate B'): first offered for sale in our<br />
1996 catalogue. A most lovely G.plicatus hybrid from Colin Mason<br />
with a large well proportioned flower of good weight and substance.<br />
Late flowering and usually with double scapes. See illustration p 36.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.252) £25.00
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'Glenchantress': the large flowers of this bewitching snowdrop have<br />
six strong lines towards the apex of the outer segments and the inner<br />
segments are of a startling dense-green colour. From Sue and Wol<br />
Staines, Glenchantry. See illustration p.36. £55.00<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Arrow' (×valentinei): a tall upright flowering snowdrop that<br />
emerges, remarkably like an arrow, out of the soil in late spring. The<br />
flower is somewhat stocky with a proportionately large ovary on a<br />
very short pedicel. £15.00<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Comet': a huge snowdrop and probably one of the very finest<br />
to have originated in the garden at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong>. It was found<br />
growing close to a clump of G. elwesii 'Comet' and G. ×allenii; G.<br />
elwesii 'Jubilee <strong>Green</strong>' was not far away. This stately snowdrop with a<br />
large weighty flower resembling G. elwesii 'Comet', is held by a<br />
particularly long pedicel well above the strikingly tall, usually three,<br />
lettuce green leaves. Unlike G. elwesii 'Comet' it does not have green<br />
markings on the outer segments. One bulb per customer. See<br />
illustration p.35 and back cover. £50.00<br />
<strong>Green</strong>-leaved hybrid ex R. D. Nutt: under this name is grown an<br />
apple-green-leaved snowdrop considered to be an hybrid between G.<br />
woronowii and G. rizehensis that was introduced by the late Richard<br />
Nutt from Hopa in N. E. Turkey. This is a very desirable rarity and of<br />
great botanical interest: first offered in our 2015 catalogue.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.245) £55.00
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'<strong>Green</strong> of Hearts': this stunningly beautiful snowdrop occurred in<br />
the garden here in the late 1990s and closely resembles our Award of<br />
Merit G. 'Trumps'. The darker green and more obviously heartshaped<br />
markings on the outer segments and the overall substance of<br />
the flowers (reminding us of G. 'Anne of Geierstein') dispell any<br />
confusion between this and G. 'Trumps'. A rare, highly refined and<br />
scarce snowdrop which we have only offered in our catalogue once<br />
before. One bulb per customer. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.282)<br />
£65.00<br />
'Hobson's Choice' (×valentinei): a robust, vigorous selection and<br />
probably an hybrid between G. plicatus and G. nivalis. Found in the<br />
grounds of Anglesey Abbey by Richard Ayres. A good snowdrop.<br />
£10.00<br />
'John Gray' F.C.C. (1996): a very beautiful early snowdrop The<br />
flowers are about 40mm long, strongly marked with green on their<br />
inner segments. E.B. Anderson in his book ''Seven Gardens'' tells of<br />
visiting the garden of the late ''Jock'' Gray of Benhall, Saxmundham<br />
'' I found two wood labels marked XXX against the remains of snowdrop<br />
foliage. I brought these bulbs back to Lower Slaughter and one bore<br />
an outstandingly large flower among the earlies and this I named<br />
'John Gray' in memory of a delightful friend. The late Sir Frederick<br />
Stern said it was the finest early snowdrop he had ever seen. I think<br />
the other one, but of this I am not quite sure, is the dwarf, largeflowered<br />
one that I named 'Mighty Atom'.'' (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>,<br />
(2001) p.247) £8.00
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'Kildare' (×valentinei): this large-flowered, almost straight-spathed<br />
and often double-scaped snowdrop was found by the late David and<br />
Ruby Baker in Ireland in 1995. However, the wonderful soft-green<br />
glow surrounding this snowdrop from the Emerald Isle is its greatest<br />
charm. The long slim outer segments are marked with several thin<br />
green lines following the veins, with a background of paler green<br />
shading towards the base. The very fine inner segment marking is<br />
solid olive-green at the apex shading to a paler green at the base. See<br />
illustration p.54. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.279) £18.50<br />
'Lapwing' (×valentinei), (syn. 'William Ball No 2'): an easily<br />
recognisable snowdrop discovered by Phil Cornish. The somewhat<br />
triangular shaped flower is held on a long pedicel with a distinctive<br />
and gently shaded cross wings marking on the inner segment. A<br />
reliable and rewarding snowdrop. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.253)<br />
£14.00<br />
'Lord Lieutenant': standing stiffly to attention, a poise unique<br />
among snowdrops, the flowers of this hybrid hold themselves at<br />
forty five degrees to the scapes on particularly short pedicels. Widely<br />
opening outer segments reveal fine broad X shaped-marks on the<br />
inner segments. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.159) £25.00<br />
'Magnet' A.M. (1997), (×valentinei): " ...of garden varieties G.<br />
'Magnet' is one of the best ... it has a tall stalk, and the outer segments<br />
are large and spreading but not exceptionally broad. Its great<br />
distinction and charm are due to an unusually long and slender<br />
pedicel, which carries the flower out from the spathe in a very<br />
pleasing curve. The pedicel is so slender that it reminds me of<br />
Dierama pulcherrimum , for they both resemble the fine silk gut on a
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G. woronowii 'Elizabeth Harrison' G. 'Cowhouse <strong>Green</strong>' (see page 30)<br />
(see page 29)<br />
G. 'Early to Rize' (see page 31) G. '<strong>Green</strong> comet' (see page 32)
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G. 'Glenchantress' (see page 32)<br />
G. 'Fieldgate Superb' (see page 31)
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large fishing fly. This character causes them to swing to and fro in a<br />
slight breeze which produces no movement in other snowdrops, so<br />
that it is easily recognised even from a distance. To add to these<br />
virtues it has a very good constitution which cannot be claimed for<br />
many of the garden forms". E.A.Bowles. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.235)<br />
£3.50<br />
'Mother Goose': the most exciting snowdrop ever to have originated<br />
here in the garden at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong>. The whiteness of the flowers is<br />
attractively complemented by the bluish-grey leaves. However the<br />
most remarkable feature of this truly beautiful snowdrop is the<br />
astonishingly radiant egg-yellow inner segment apical marking and<br />
strong yellow shading towards the ovary. The silken pedicel together<br />
with the base of the ovary are wonderfully highlighted in gold. On<br />
first seeing G. 'Mother Goose' one galanthophile visitor here was<br />
heard to ask for sunglasses! This is a golden treasure and was a fitting<br />
snowdrop with which to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong>. One bulb per customer. See illustration p.39.<br />
£90.00<br />
'Peardrop': an easily recognized, aptly named, mid-season snowdrop<br />
with quite a substantial flower for a not particularly tall plant. It was<br />
selected by Cliff and Joan Curtis and distributed from their garden in<br />
Hacconby, Lincolnshire. See illustration p.50.<br />
£20.00<br />
'Primrose Warburg' P.C. (2007), (×valentinei): one of the most<br />
coveted of all snowdrops. This super G. plicatus hybrid has a good<br />
strong yellow marking on the inner segment and yellowish-green<br />
ovary. The origin of this snowdrop is something of a mystery,<br />
although it is known to have been grown in the garden of the late
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Primrose Warburg. It has been named by her friends to commemorate<br />
this great plantswoman who did so much to kindle interest in<br />
snowdrops. Repays careful cultivation. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.266)<br />
£20.00<br />
'S. Arnott' F.C.C. (1991), (×valentinei): as E.A.Bowles points out, it<br />
is not certain or perhaps even likely that this fine plant was raised by<br />
Samuel Arnott, it was however sent by him to Mr. Elwes of<br />
Colesbourne who distributed it as "Arnott's Seedling". It was given<br />
an Award of Merit, when shown by the Giant Snowdrop Company in<br />
1951, under the more appropriate name of G. 'S. Arnott'. A tall and<br />
sturdy plant, it has a large flower with a very deep green, heartshaped<br />
mark. After years of cultivation it continues to be one of the<br />
finest and boldest of all snowdrops. "Ten thousand flowers of this<br />
delightful plant at the Giant Snowdrop Company, Hyde Lodge, as<br />
illustrated in one of their catalogues, must have been a sight never to<br />
be forgotten". In the sun the outer segments of the flowers rise up<br />
and it has a wonderful scent! (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.238) £3.50<br />
'Spindlestone Surprise' A.M.(1998), (×valentinei): a lovely yellow<br />
hybrid which reminds us somewhat of G. 'Primrose Warburg' though<br />
quite distinct when they are grown near to each other. It is a stronger<br />
growing snowdrop and generally considered to be a better garden<br />
plant. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.275) £20.00<br />
'The Whopper'(×hybridus): an exceptional Irish snowdrop from<br />
Primrose Hill, Lucan. This extraordinary Merlinesque snowdrop,<br />
resembling an earlier flowering G. 'Cicely Hall', is remarkably large<br />
and aptly named. £30.00
G. 'Mother Goose' (see page 37)<br />
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G. 'Trumpolute' (see page 41)<br />
G. 'Trumps' (see page 41) G. 'Wasp' (see page 41)
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'Trumpolute' (×hybridus): the first significant hybrid between G.<br />
plicatus 'Trym' and G. elwesii to have convolute leaves and flowers<br />
reminding us of both G. 'Trumps' and G. plicatus 'Trym'. The<br />
distinctly flattish outer segments have a bold V-shaped mark towards<br />
the apex and a paler oval-shaped mark towards the base but this mark<br />
can vary until the plant is established. An historic breakthrough which<br />
occurred in the garden at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> in 2001. An exceedingly rare<br />
snowdrop. One bulb per customer. See illustration p.40.<br />
£65.00<br />
'Trumps' A.M. (2011): we are delighted to be able to offer bulbs of<br />
this beautiful early-flowering snowdrop which was spotted in the<br />
garden here at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> by Matt Bishop in the late 1990s.<br />
Charming heart-shaped markings on both the inner and outer<br />
segments. It is closely related to G. '<strong>Green</strong> of Hearts' but flowering a<br />
little earlier. See illustration p.40. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.238)<br />
£25.00<br />
'Wasp': probably the most aptly named snowdrop of all from<br />
Veronica Cross. Swarm-like in the clump at a distance. The flowers<br />
hover on fine pedicels with long narrow wing-like outer segments and<br />
narrow tube-like inner segments with markings suggesting a striped<br />
thorax! Not necessarily considered a "classic beauty" but definitely a<br />
classic snowdrop and one with which we could certainly not live<br />
without, here at <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong>. See illustration p.40. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>,<br />
(2001) p.271) £30.00
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Hybrids - Double<br />
'Ballerina': Phil Cornish's superb dwarf double snowdrop considered<br />
to be one of the loveliest of all the doubles. When fully mature the<br />
flowers appear so full of segments as to almost form a pompom.<br />
Similar to, but distinct from, G. 'Mrs Wrightson's Double'.<br />
Unfortunately this snowdrop is very slow to increase and we find that<br />
it does not respond to twin scaling. We offer a few bulbs from<br />
divisions from our clumps in the garden. Scarce. One bulb per<br />
customer. (<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.302) £35.00<br />
'Ailwyn': the most beautiful of all the double snowdrops that include<br />
G. elwesii in their ancestry. It appeared at Anglesey Abbey in 1994<br />
and soon acquired the name of Ailwyn after Lord Fairhaven<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.304) £35.00<br />
'Mrs. Wrightson's Double': a very full-flowered, grey-leaved,<br />
weighty ''double'' from Washfield Nursery. A very desirable and<br />
much coveted snowdrop in short supply. See illustration p.53.<br />
(<strong>Snowdrops</strong>, (2001) p.304)<br />
£20.00<br />
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RARE SNOWDROPS FOR SALE BY TENDER<br />
G.nivalis<br />
Reserve Price<br />
'La Bohème'. One of our finest introductions; the whole snowdrop<br />
bathed in glowing lime-green and yellow light. There are five to eight<br />
distinct yellow lime-green parallel lines on the outer segments, a<br />
yellowish ovary and a darker inner segment marking like a cavalier<br />
moustache curling towards the ovary that embraces a distinct golden<br />
glow that intensifies and deepens with age. See illustration front<br />
cover. £100.00<br />
Poculiformis Group 'Swan Lake': a very beautiful and aptly named<br />
snowdrop, found by Cyril Lafong. It is both reliable and with most<br />
excellent qualities. See illustration p.49. £100.00<br />
G. plicatus<br />
'Old January': a seedling first noticed outside a side door at <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Green</strong>, flowering in mid to late January. A remarkably strong<br />
snowdrop with large leaves and good G. plicatus flowers that will<br />
eventually form a very distinctive clump. Named jointly after Old<br />
Januarie in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (The Merchant's Tale) and<br />
coincidently, The Old January of the Julian Calendar New Year.<br />
Offered here for the first time. £75.00
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'The Dragon': this most extraordinary and quite outstanding<br />
snowdrop should not be confused with G. plicatus 'Castle <strong>Green</strong><br />
Dragon' which is a totally different plant. Strongly textured, widely<br />
spaced outer segments reveal the remarkable inner segments. The<br />
very well defined, deep sinus notch closely follows the bold X-<br />
shaped mark. But the most breath-taking feature for devoted<br />
growers is the gymnastic upturning of the positively frilly tips of the<br />
inner segments on either side of the sinus notch. Yet another Scottish<br />
treasure found by Ian Christie. See illustration p.45.<br />
£120.00<br />
G. elwesii<br />
'Big Bertha': a large-flowered snowdrop, as its name implies, with<br />
distinct, widely splayed leaves writhing upon the ground in contrast<br />
to the very uprightly held flowers and scapes. The flowers have a<br />
particularly rounded-appearance and green tips to the outer segments.<br />
An early to mid-season snowdrop selected by Gill Richardson. See<br />
illustration p.45. £90.00<br />
'Bumble <strong>Green</strong>': an apt name for this delightful, well-shaped,<br />
snowdrop from the stable of Sue and Wol Stains. A very lovely earlyflowering<br />
snowdrop in bloom well before Christmas with an<br />
additional bonus of handsome, variable green tips on the outer<br />
segments. Highly covetable. See illustration p.46. £80.00
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G. elwesii 'Big Bertha' (see page 44) G. elwesii 'Moses' Basket' (see page 47)<br />
Galanthus plicatus 'The Dragon' (see page 44)
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G. 'Bumble <strong>Green</strong>' (see page 44)<br />
G. 'Ding Dong' (see page 30)
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'Moses' Basket': this intriguing snowdrop presents an entirely new<br />
profile to the lovers of the genus. An exceptionally long, narrow<br />
ovary supports, at best, a perfectly heart-shaped flower. The outer<br />
segments airily embrace the inner segments finely enclosing them at<br />
the apex, giving the whole flower an open basket-like feel. An<br />
extraordinary new introduction from Anglesey Abbey. See illustration<br />
p.45. £90.00<br />
We have a few of the above rare snowdrops for sale. In order to give<br />
all our customers an opportunity to acquire these bulbs we are once<br />
again, selling them by tender. Customers are invited to submit a bid<br />
for a single bulb of one or more of the six varieties on the yellow<br />
bidding form enclosed. The reserve price is the lowest price at<br />
which we will sell any of the above snowdrops. Please note, in<br />
most cases there are only five, or even less, bulbs of a particular<br />
variety for sale. Should there be more than one bid of an equal<br />
amount, and only one bulb remaining, we shall accept the first bid<br />
opened.<br />
Please put your bid or bids in a sealed envelope and mark the front<br />
with the name(s) of the bulb(s). In previous years, many customers<br />
have been very disappointed but it would appear that this is the fairest<br />
method we can devise to give all our customers an equal chance of<br />
acquiring these rarities.<br />
No bids will be accepted after 12 noon on 22nd February 2016.
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Customers wishing to participate please note that bids, which must be<br />
made in pounds sterling, can only be accepted if payment is made by<br />
credit/debit card and no other form of payment. Any snowdrops<br />
acquired through this new venture will be separately dispatched and<br />
the whole transaction treated separately from any other order you<br />
may have placed.<br />
As we cannot combine these snowdrops with your main order, there<br />
is a £4.50 flat rate postage and packing charge, which includes<br />
Europe.<br />
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Complete information on all the species and most of the cultivars<br />
listed in this catalogue can be found in the book <strong>Snowdrops</strong>, Bishop,<br />
M., Davis, A. and Grimshaw, J. (2001). The Griffin Press. Reprinted<br />
2006 (see page 2).<br />
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G. nivalis 'Blewbury Tart' (see page 5)<br />
G. nivalis Poculiformis Group'Swan Lake' (see page 43)
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G. elwesii 'Louise Ann Bromley' G. 'Cliff Curtis' (see page 30)<br />
(see page 24)<br />
G. 'Peardrop' (see page 37)
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Select Bibliography<br />
Allen, J. (1891). <strong>Snowdrops</strong>. J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 13: 172-188.<br />
Artyushenko, Z.T. (1967). Taxonomy of the Genus Galanthus L.<br />
R.H.S. Daffodil and Tulip Year Book. 32: 62-82.<br />
Bishop, M. (2011). The appearance and diversity of inverse<br />
poculiform snowdrops.<br />
R.H.S. Daffodil, Snowdrop and Tulip Yearbook: 43-47.<br />
Bishop, M., Davis, A. and Grimshaw, J. (2001) <strong>Snowdrops</strong>.<br />
The Griffin Press. Maidenhead.<br />
Bowles, E.A. (1914). My Garden in Spring. London.<br />
Brickell, C.D. (1984). Flora of Turkey. Edinburgh.<br />
Burbidge, F.W. (1891). <strong>Snowdrops</strong>. J. Roy. Hort. Soc.<br />
13: 191-210.<br />
Davis, A.P. (1999). The Genus Galanthus. Timber Press.<br />
Leeds, R. (2000). Early Bulbs. David & Charles. Devon.<br />
Melville, D. (1891). <strong>Snowdrops</strong>. J. Roy. Hort. Soc.<br />
13: 188-191.<br />
Nutt, R. (1969). Some thoughts on growing <strong>Snowdrops</strong>.<br />
R.H.S. Daffodil and Tulip Year Book 34: 80-86.<br />
Nutt, R. (1971). Snowdrop freaks or natural variations.<br />
R.H.S. Daffodil and Tulip Year Book 36: 165-174.<br />
Nutt, R. (1993) Encyclopaedia of Alpines. Galanthus. Vol. I<br />
AGS Publications Ltd., Pershore, Worcestershire.
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Schwartz, O. (1963). Bulletin Alpine Garden Soc.<br />
XXI: 131-141.<br />
Stern, F.C. (1956). <strong>Snowdrops</strong> and Snowflakes. London.<br />
van Dijk, H. (2011). Galanthomania. Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo-groep.<br />
Arnhem<br />
Waldorf, G. (2012). <strong>Snowdrops</strong>. Frances Lincoln Ltd. London.<br />
Wyatt, O.E.P. (1967). Two Snowdrop Problems. and<br />
"Double <strong>Green</strong>" Snowdrop. R.H.S. Daffodil and Tulip<br />
Year Book. 32: 83-87 and 189.<br />
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<strong>Snowdrops</strong> named by <strong>North</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Snowdrops</strong><br />
The names in brackets are our original naming but for various reasons<br />
these have had to be changed to the name with an asterisk.<br />
G. nivalis:<br />
'Bohemia Gold'<br />
'Chatterbox'<br />
'Dumpy <strong>Green</strong>'<br />
'Fanfare'<br />
'Golden Glow'<br />
'Goldheart'<br />
'La Bohème'<br />
'Prague Spring'<br />
'Stork'<br />
'Tall Prague Spring'<br />
'White Stag'<br />
G. reginae-olgae<br />
subsp. vernalis:<br />
'Blue John'<br />
'Blue Peter'
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G. 'Mrs Wrightson's Double' (see page 42)<br />
G. Jessica (see page 23)
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G. 'Kildare' (see page 34)
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G. plicatus:<br />
'Amy Doncaster'<br />
'Eric Fisher'<br />
'Old January'<br />
'Three Ships'<br />
'Vera Trum'<br />
'Winter <strong>Green</strong>'<br />
G. elwesii:<br />
'Comet'<br />
'Jubilee <strong>Green</strong>'<br />
'Chelsworth Magnet'<br />
'Margaret's Star'<br />
('Milkwood')<br />
*'Mrs Macnamara'<br />
('November Merlin')<br />
*'Remember, Remember'<br />
'Sibbertoft Magnet'<br />
G. gracilis:<br />
'Ayes and Noes'<br />
'Corkscrew'<br />
'Denton'<br />
Hybrids<br />
'Benton Magnet'<br />
'Bloomer'<br />
'Early to Rize'<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Beauty'<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Comet'<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> of Hearts'<br />
'Little Dorrit'<br />
'Long Wasp'<br />
'Mother Goose'<br />
'Trotter's Merlin'<br />
'Trumpolute'<br />
'Trumps'
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Index by Cultivar Names<br />
Numbers in bold type refer to descriptions and italic numbers to page<br />
illustrations.<br />
'Ailwyn' 42<br />
'Angelique' 9<br />
'Anglesey Abbey' 5<br />
'Annielle' 9, 8<br />
'Art Nouveau' 5<br />
'Augustus' 13<br />
'Ballerina' 42<br />
'Baxendale's Late' 13<br />
'Benhall Beauty' 29<br />
'Big Bertha' 44, 45<br />
'Bill Clark' 13<br />
'Blewbury Tart' 5, 49<br />
'Blue Peter' 10, 12<br />
'Brian Mathew' 19, 22<br />
'Bumble <strong>Green</strong>' 44, 46<br />
'Cedric's Prolific' 19<br />
'Chatterbox' 6, 7<br />
'Chatton' 10<br />
'Cinderella' 6, 7<br />
'Cliff Curtis' 30, 50<br />
'Cornwood' 6<br />
'Cowhouse <strong>Green</strong>' 30, 55<br />
'Curly' 30<br />
'Deer Slot' 19, 16<br />
'Diggory' 13, 12<br />
'Ding Dong' 30, 46<br />
'Dodo Norton' 31<br />
'Dorothy Foreman' 23<br />
'Dumpy <strong>Green</strong>' 6, 8<br />
'E. A. Bowles' 14<br />
'Early To Rize' 31, 35<br />
'Elizabeth Harrison' 29, 35<br />
'Eric Fisher' 14, 15<br />
'Faith Stewart Liberty' 14<br />
'Fieldgate Fugue' 31<br />
'Fieldgate Superb' 31, 36<br />
'Flocon de Neige' 6, 11<br />
'Gabriel' 20<br />
'Galadriel' 20<br />
'Glenchantress' 32, 36<br />
'Godfrey Owen' 20, 25<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Arrow' 32<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Comet' 32, 35<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> Eyes' 20, 21<br />
<strong>Green</strong>-leaved hybrid ex<br />
R.D.Nutt 32<br />
'<strong>Green</strong> of Hearts' 33<br />
'Haddon's Tiny' 9<br />
'Hobson's Choice' 33<br />
'Jessica' 23, 56
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'John Gray' 33<br />
'John Tomlinson' 23<br />
'Jonathan' 23, 22<br />
'Jubilee <strong>Green</strong>' 24, 21<br />
'Kildare' 34, 54<br />
'La Bohème' 43, front cover<br />
'Lapwing' 34<br />
'Lord Lieutenant' 34<br />
'Louise Ann Bromley' 24, 50<br />
'Magnet' 34<br />
'Margaret Owen' 24, 25<br />
Miss Lindsay's collected form<br />
27, 26<br />
'Moses' Basket' 47, 45<br />
'Mother Goose' 37, 39<br />
'Mrs Macnamara' 27, 26<br />
'Mrs Wrightson's Double' 42,<br />
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Old January' 43<br />
'Peardrop' 37, 50<br />
'Prague Spring' 9,11<br />
'Primrose Warburg' 37<br />
'Remember, Remember' 27, 26<br />
'Rev. Hailstone' 27<br />
'Richard Nutt' 14<br />
'S. Arnott' 38<br />
'Selborne <strong>Green</strong> Tips' 28<br />
'Sibbertoft White' 10<br />
'Sickle' 28<br />
'Spindlestone Surprise' 38<br />
'Swan Lake' 43, 49<br />
'The Dragon' 44, 45<br />
'The Whopper' 38<br />
'Three Ships' 17, 16<br />
'Trumpolute' 41, 40<br />
'Trumps' 41, 40<br />
'Trymlet' 17, 16<br />
'Vera Trum' 17<br />
'Walker, Canada' 17<br />
'Wasp' 41, 40<br />
'Wendy's Gold' 18<br />
'White Perfection' 28<br />
'Yvonne Hay' 28
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