The Snowflake.
A Garden Corner
TT is rather unusual to find, the Snowflake—Leucojum aestivum —flowering so early, and probably the warm position in which this particular clump is growing, is responsible. There are two varieties generally grown, both natives of Brita i n the spring flowering L. vernum and the later flowering, which opens in October. N ovembet. The main difference is in size and number of flowers on the stalk, the former growing to nine inches, with twin blooms, while eestivum in congenial quarters will grow flower stalks eighteen inches high and four to eight bells on a scape The Snowflake resembles a giant Snowdrop, white with green tips on the petals, and, like the Snowdrop, does best in shade and left for some years undisturbed. Like the Narcissus it is good for planting in grass or woodland places. T. D. LENNIE, N.D.11. (N.Z.).
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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 493, 30 June 1932, Page 8
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145The Snowflake. Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 493, 30 June 1932, Page 8
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