Harveys Garden Plants

Galanthus species or cultivar			Description	Price Per bulb £
Galanthus x allenii	NEW		SCENTED – A flower of good proportions with characteristic strong scent of bitter almonds. Unlike any other snowdrop the leaves are pewter-coloured, the outer leaf being wrapped round the inner at the base and short at flowering time. Thought to be a naturally occurring hybrid between G. monosticus and G. ikariae.	10.00

Galanthus ‘Atkinsii’			The true form originates from James Atkins of Painswick, dating from 1860’s. Two clones in existence (G.Atkinsii which is shapely and James Backhouse which is deformed) Easy to grow, flowers mid January.	4.00

Galanthus ‘Bess’	NEW		A beautiful large and vigorous clone which Daphne Chappell selected from the former garden of Helen Milford , and named after the late Bess Milford. The inner segments are longitudinally incurved, and show a broad V mark that is slightly turned up at the end of both arms.	15.00

Galanthus ‘Bill Bishop’			This is an early flowering cultivar, of the G. Mighty Atom type. When the flower is expanded it is readily identified by its enormous, almost disproportionately longer outer segments. This actually makes the plant extremely elegant.	15.00

Galanthus ‘Brenda Troyle’			HONEY SCENTED. A well-known snowdrop whose origin into cultivation is disputed. A good mid-season Imperati.	8.00

Galanthus ‘Colesborne’ AM 1951	SOLD OUT		RARE. A choice cultivar with deep green convolute leaves. Found by Henry L Elwes. Of dwarf habit, the ovary is narrow and long. The inner segments are long and tubular with a green mark from the base to sinus. Slow to increase.	35.00

Galanthus ‘Cordelia’			Greatorex double. One of the taller members of the group that is not well known. It is a regular double, whose outermost whorl of inner segments is rarely aberrant. The markings on immature plants are completely different to the fully grown specimen.	9.00

Galanthus ‘ Desdemona’	NEW		One of the larger Greatorex clones. It is a relatively large flowered irregular double, most strongly distinguished by the frequent appearance of a third leaf on a single shoot. It is also unusual in being the only double of this type to occasionally have four perfect outer segments.	9.00

Galanthus ‘Dionysus’			A Greatorex double and historically confusing. The modern stock is thought to originate from R.D.Trotter. Occasionally will throw single or semi-double flowers.	3.50

Galanthus ‘Faringdon Double’			RARE. The earliest double snowdrop to flower. This snowdrop sometimes flowers at Christmas. Found by Ruby and David Baker at Faringdon Oxon. The large flower has regular inner segments with a bold heart shaped marking diffused towards the ovary.	9.50

Galanthus species or cultivar			Description	Price Per bulb £
Galanthus ‘Galatea’			The modern stock of this plant is worth growing, owing to the large shapely flowers. Similar to G.Magnet, but the v mark on the inner segment of G.Galatea is almost a perfect right angle (that of G.Magnet is of 70 degrees). Also usually shows a kink or bend in the pedicel behind the ovary.	5.50
Galanthus ‘Ginns’ Imperati’			STRONG FRAGRANCE. Collected in central Italy by Robert Gathorne-Hardy. Similar to G. S. Arnott and G. Brenda Troyle. Makes a good strong garden plant.	8.50

Galanthus ‘Hill Poe’			Late flowering double, where by the solid looking flower is tightly packed with inner segments that form a neat rosette. An old firm favourite.	8.50

Galanthus ‘Hippolyta’			One of the shortest extant Greatorex clones consistently producing neat double rounded flowers. Broad glaucous leaves.	7.50

Galanthus ‘Hobson’s Choice’			Prolific snowdrop found at Anglesey Abbey, and named after a local horse dealer. According to folklore, it was rather to luck as to whether one hired a ‘good or useless horse from him.’ Hence the enduring term ‘Hobson’s Choice’.	12.50

Galanthus Imbolc’	NEW Very Limited numbers/one per customer		Although from the Mighty Atom stable this cultivar is distinguished by the separate basal marks usually found on the inner segments in addition to the typical broad V at the apex. Imbolc was the Celtic festival of Spring, named by the late Primrose Warburg, having been given it by E.B. Anderson.	20.00

Galanthus ‘Ivy Cottage Corporal’	Very Limited numbers/one per customer		From Michael Broadhurst. The first of his Ivy Cottage series. This fine hybrid has two fine Vs (just like an army corporal), on the inner segments.	30.00

Galanthus ‘Jacquenetta’			A Greatorex double with beautiful symmetrical segments heavily marked with green.	7.00

Galanthus ‘James Backhouse’			A cultivar of G. Atkinsii, with flowers somewhat aberrant. Curious, and first distributed by the nurseryman James Backhouse from York	4.00

Galanthus ‘John Gray’			A firm favourite. In the top 10 of any collectors snowdrops. Bottle green flowers on perfectly sculpted large generous flowers.	9.50

Galanthus ‘Ketton’	NEW		A classic snowdrop, very easy to grow, introduced by E.A.Bowles in the 1950s. The flowers are held proud of the narrow, upright foliage and open widely in sunshine.	12.50

Galanthus ‘Lady Beatrix Stanley’			Possibly from the garden of Barbara Buchanan who brought bulbs from her mother’s garden (Lady Beatrix Stanley) at Sibbertoft. Small to medium in height, neat and tightly double. Increases quickly.	6.00

Galanthus ‘Lavinia’			Although similar to G. ‘Cordelia’, it differs in having on average six less inner segments and incurved inner segments.	7.50

Galanthus species or cultivar			Description	Price Per bulb £
Galanthus ‘Lerinda’			Selected in 1970 by Ken Aslet formerly of Kew . January flowering with large flowers. Clumps up quickly.	7.50

Galanthus ‘Limetree’			An Oliver Wyatt selected clone of G. Atkinsii. Is the original lost? Like a slim-looking G. Atkinsii. Discovered under a lime tree.	5.00

Galanthus ‘Little John’			Found by Phil Cornish in 1992, in E.B. Anderson’s former garden. Tall robust hybrid with large smooth solid-looking flowers with straight pedicels. Pale glaucus foliage.	15.00

Galanthus ‘Lyn’			A vigorous clone of G. ‘Atkinsii’, found in 1981 by Lyn Sales near Cirencester. Quite early flowering time. Increases quickly.	5.00

Galanthus ‘Magnet’			A robust old cultivar which still retains a charm due to its long pedicel. Erect, tall, narrow, green leaves. Outer segments are bluntly oval in shape and the inner segments are broad with a solid, sharply angled, green mark.	4.50

Galanthus ‘Merlin’			One of the best known cultivars with all-green inner segments. Good foliage which is strongly channelled and glaucous, with variably explicative margins. Considered to be a hybrid of G. elwe Sii and G.plicatus.	10.00

Galanthus ‘Mrs Backhouse No 12’			Possibly a hybrid between G.nivalis and G.plicatus from the garden of Mr and Mrs R Backhouse of Sutton Court , Hereford . Notable for its large flowers.	4.50

Galanthus ‘Mrs Thompson’		RARE. This is a striking plant and is keenly sought after. A robust hybrid of medium height, its freakishness is pleasantly erratic and does not detract from the appearance of the clump. It tends to throw 2 flowers from separate pedicles on the same scape. Often a second scape is produced with a single flower. Discovered in 1950 by Mrs N.G. Thompson of Escrick, York.		20.00

Galanthus ‘Ophelia’		A fine Greatorex double. First to be distributed and easy to grow. A neat fully double flower on a slender pedicel. On of the earliest greatorex doubles to flower. Every collection should include it.		6.50

Galanthus ‘Reverend Hailstone’		A large hybrid found at Anglesey Abbey and named after the rector of the time at the local church. Robust. 30cm		25.00

Galanthus ‘Richard Ayres’		A magnificent full double snowdrop from Anglesey Abbey. Probably the tallest of the supervolute doubles. At Anglesey Abbey it grows to 30cm. The flowers can have variable numbers of outer segments (3-6 commonly) and the markings on the inner segments can also vary. Vigorous and forms a clump quickly.		15.00

Galanthus ‘Robin Hood’		First mentioned by James Allen in 1891. Highly regarded, a tall snowdrop, upright in leaf, stem and spathe. Beautifully shaped sparkling flowers held on a short pedicel, give a distinct poise.		17.00

Galanthus species or cultivar		Description		Price Per bulb £
Galanthus ‘S. Arnott’	Very Limited numbers/one per customer	SWEETLY SCENTED. Originating from Hyde Lodge this snowdrop received an Award of Merit in 1957 when shown by W H Mathias. Tall with a strong stem and pure white outer segments. Easy and vigorous.		3.50

Galanthus ‘Spindlestone Surprise’		A strong and vigorous yellow hybrid. Found in 1997 by Ron McBeath and Jim Jermyn at Spindlestone Northumberland. A chance find which appears to be a cross between G. plicatus and G. nivalis Sandersii.		30.00

Galanthus ‘Straffan’		A good late snowdrop originating in Ireland . It is of medium stature and always has 2 scapes per bulb.		8.50

Galanthus ‘Titania’		Superb, regular flowered double that rarely shows aberrant segments. Narrow widely splayed foliage.		7.50

Galanthus ‘Tubby Merlin’		Raised by E. B. Anderson in his garden at Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire during the 1960s. Highly regarded and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Most likely derived from G. gracilis. Often produces 2 upright scapes that contrast superbly with the almost prostrate grey foliage. Distinctive olive-green ovary.		9.50

Galanthus ‘Wasfield Colesborne	Very Limited numbers/one per customer	A sturdy and striking snowdrop, from the former Washfield Nursery. The deep green sinus mark contrasts well with the white petals.		30.00

Galanthus ‘Winifrede Mathias’	NEW	Distinct within this division with good arching pedicel and pale olive-green elongated ovary.		7.50

Galanthus ‘Wisley Magnet’	NEW	This hybrid has a long pedicel which projects upwards at 45 degrees and bends downwards. It was found in the 1960’s by Chris Brickell at Wisley.		6.00

Galanthus elwesii var elwesii		A large species growing wild in Turkey , Yugoslavia , northern Greece , southern Ukraine , and Bulgaria . There is a tremendous variation in inner segment markings. Second most common snowdrop to G. nivalis, due to large numbers of bulbs being imported in the late 19 century and early 20 century.		6.00

Galanthus elwesii ‘Cedric’s Prolific’		Originally from the garden of Cedric Morris at Benton End and grown for many years by Beth Chatto. A distinct snowdrop with leaves that end in a distinct point. The flower has green tips and a long narrow, deep green V-shaped mark. Prolific and multiplies quickly. Good for colonising large areas. Special.		10.00

Galanthus elwesii ‘Comet’		Large shapely flowers carried on a long, arching pedicel. The green markings on the outer segments vary considerably.		12.50

Galanthus elwesii ‘David Shackleton’		A valuable late flowering plant with fine, rather statuesque upright pale foliage. The smooth pristine flowers have a distinctive olive-green ovary and inner segment marking. From David Shackleton, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin .		15.00


Galanthus species or cultivar		Description		Price Per bulb £
Galanthus elwesii Hiemalis Group		This was first noted from the garden of Sir Fredrick Stern at Highdown. The name is loosely applied to any G.elwesii with a single mark that flowers early, often before Christmas.		9.50

Galanthus elwesii ‘Hiemalis’ x Broadleigh Gardens		G. e ‘Hiemalis was first noted in the garden of Sir Frederick Stern at Highdown. The name applies to any G. elwesii with a single mark that flowers very early, often before Christmas. The Broadleigh Gardens cultivar is considered to be one of the best, having a fine arching pedicel and bolder than usual marking.		12.00

Galanthus elwesii ‘Kite’		A twin–headed elwesii is rare indeed. This snowdrop regularly produces two flowers on separate pedicels from the same scape. G. Kite was a seedling selected by Oliver Wyatt from Maidwell Hall Northamptonshire.		20.00

Galanthus elwesii ‘Maidwell L’		An Oliver Wyatt selected clone from Maidwell Hall. Tall broad-leaved G. elwesii. Well defined x shaped mark on inner segments.		8.50

Galanthus elwesii ‘Mrs McNamara’		syn. ‘Milkwood’. This is an exceptional snowdrop. Flowers in late December, and originated from the mother-in-law of Dylan Thomas, Mrs McNamara. A tall, handsome, elegant snowdrop; a firm favourite of mine.		17.50

Galanthus elwesii ‘Millers Late’	NEW Very Limited numbers/one per customer	Reliable late flowering snowdrop with conspicuously long outer segments and a distinctive strong arched spathe that curls over the top of the flower often touching the apex of the ovary. The person, Miller remains a mystery. Much of the current stock for sale came from the late Primrose Warburg		15.00

Galanthus elwesii ‘Penelope Ann’	NEW Very Limited numbers/one per customer	RARE Handsome bold snowdrop with a large sinus mark and long outer segments. Has an arching pedicel		25.00

Galanthus elwesii ‘Sickle’	NEW Very Limited numbers/one per customer	RARE Stunning – this is a reasonably tall cultivar with broad arching foliage. The scape terminates at a strongly arched spathe that is believed to have inspired the name.		35.00

Galanthus elwesii var monostictus		For many years this was sold mistakenly as Galanthus caucasicus. This beautiful species with a convolute grey leaf flowers from November to January.		4.50

Galanthus fosteri P256830		The leaves are broad and dark green. Apical and basal marks on the inner perianth. From Central and Southern Turkey .		5.00

Galanthus gracilis ‘Highdown’		Originated in the garden of Sir Fredrick Stern at Goring-on-Sea. Typically has rather narrow leaves often twisted, and bright, pale olive- green to yellow ovaries. Forms good clumps quickly and seeds around.		7.50




Galanthus species or cultivar		Description		Price Per bulb £
Galanthus nivalis ‘ Anglesey Abbey’		Found by Graham Thomas at Anglesey Abbey. The flowers show a strong tendency to ‘poculiform’ i.e. the inner segments have little or no green shading on them. The whole flower thus appears white against the dark green leaves.		10.00

Galanthus nivalis ‘Bitton’		Has a tall, strong, sturdy stem and slightly inflated, curved spathe. Inner segments have a broad, olive green horseshoe mark.		4.50

Galanthus nivalis ‘Blewberry’	NEW	Nicely proportioned snowdrop which will create a fine display. Earlier to flower than Galanthus S. Arnott, but with the same neat flowers and attractive foliage.		8.00

Galanthus nivalis ‘Pusey Green Tips’		In cultivation since 1938. Outermost whorl usually aberrant.		5.00

Galanthus nivalis ‘Wonston Double’	Very Limited numbers/one per customer	Originally from the former home of the Hon. Lewis Palmer, Winchester . An attractive double, numerous tightly packed inner segments produce a pompon effect in the mature-phase flowers.		10.00

Galanthus plicatus		Species flowering in mid-late February. Increases quickly in sun.		3.50

Galanthus plicatus ‘Augustus’		An attractive globular flower, this plicate has dimpled petals. Named by Amy Doncaster for E.A.Bowles.		7.50

Galanthus plicatus ‘Beth Chatto’	NEW	A lovely late snowdrop which appeared in the gardens of Beth Chatto of Colchester . Considered to be an exceptional example of G. plicatus subsp. Byzantinus. The globular flowers are of good substance, with prominently clawed outer segments and are effectively displayed against the almost prostrate leaves.		25.00

Galanthus plicatus ‘Chequers’	NEW Very Limited numbers/one per customer	Christopher Grey Wilson discovered this excellent plicate, in Jenny Robinson’s garden at Boxford. Although resembling G. Gerard Parker, it is a much smaller plant that carries generous lantern-like flowers.		30.00

Galanthus plicatus ‘ Edinburgh Ketton’		In 1983 Chris Brickell received bulbs from The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Realising these were not Ketton, he renamed the clone.		12.50

Galanthus plicatus ‘ Florence Baker’		Handsome, tall and early flowering, (Late December and into January) Wide, well developed leaves at the time of flowering. Good flower with deep green sinus mark. From a chalk pit at Owletts in Kent .		12.50

Galanthus plicatus ‘Silverwells’		Atkinsii look-alike, believed to have occurred at Edrom Nursery, Berwickshire. Less triangular flower outline and lack of aberrant segments.		5.50

Galanthus plicatus ‘The Pearl ’		RARE. An elegant flower, beautifully pendant, (hence the name from the drop-pearl flower shape). The inner petals are apple green. The wide leaves are dark green.		11.50

Galanthus species or cultivar		Description		Price Per bulb £
Galanthus plicatus ‘Three Ships’		RARE. Classic snowdrop flowering early, at Christmas. Found by John Morley under an ancient cork oak at Henham Park in 1984		25.00

Galanthus plicatus ‘Warham Rectory’		Vigorous and easy. Origin unsure, several stories abound. Maybe it was the Rector of Warham in Norfolk who sent the flowers to E.A.Bowles in 1916, who then named this excellent variety.		7.00

Galanthus plicatus ‘Washfield Warham’		= G. finale. One of the best clones of this division, it is a medium sized cultivar with broad widely splayed, decidedly glaucous foliage and large quality flowers displayed during late February.		11.00

Galanthus plicatus ‘Wendy’s Gold’		RARE. A yellow plicatus from Wandlebury Ring discovered and distributed by Bill Clarke. Shows conspicuously large yellow markings on the inner segments, but the intensity of the colour can vary. Bright yellow ovaries. Superb and vigorous.		30.00

Galanthus reginae-olgae		Handsome snowdrop, the first species to flower in the garden, early to mid October. The upper surface has a conspicuous glaucous stripe running down the middle of the leaf. Likes deep soil.		6.50

Galanthus reginae-olgae sup.Vernalis	NEW Very Limited numbers/one per customer	There are several clones of this early flowering snowdrop. It seeds about freely and is reliably hardier further north than the species, as it has been found in the Pyrenees .		15.00

Galanthus rizehensis		Green leaved species and distributed by Sir Fredrich Stearn. Interestingly, no known cultivars.		5.00

Galanthus rizehensis ‘Baytop’		A magnificent example of G. rizehensis, with much broader foliage than is familiar with this species. Both scapes and spathes are erect over prostrate foliage.		25.00

Galanthus woronowii	Very Limited numbers/one per customer	Fairly broad, semi-erect, shiny leaves. Gently curved spathe and pedicel and tapering outer segments. The inner segments have a square-topped horseshoe mark. Flowers in early February.		4.50

Narcissus ‘Jenny’s Little Sister’		Grows to 20cm. Neat, perianth segments golden yellow, whilst corona segments are lemon yellow.		7.50

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This is our fifth list - hence the limited numbers of some plants

Many more rarities will be added over the next few years

All are grown in 9cm or 1L pots.

Orders will be dated as they are received and dealt with in strict rotation.

Orders for 2009 are not able to be placed until our 2009 list is published in December 2008.

For naming and descriptions of Galanthus we have followed the excellent book, ‘Snowdrops, A Monograph of Cultivated Galanthus’ by Matt Bishop, Aaron Davis and John Grimshaw, published by The Griffin Press.

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RARE. Classic snowdrop flowering early, at Christmas. Found by John Morley under an ancient cork oak at Henham Park in 1984

CHECK ALL DETAILS

This is our fifth list - hence the limited numbers of some plants

Many more rarities will be added over the next few years

All are grown in 9cm or 1L pots.

Orders will be dated as they are received and dealt with in strict rotation.

Orders for 2009 are not able to be placed until our 2009 list is published in December 2008.

Mail Order

Minimum mail order £20.00 + £5.00 post and packing for the UK (except for the Highlands and Islands ).

For post and packing charges to the Highlands and Islands and other countries please enquire.

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