A Passion for Snowdrops: A Personal Perspective Brownlee George G.
A Passion for Snowdrops: A Personal Perspective Brownlee George G. Snowdrops are known as the 'harbingers of spring' at a time when there is little else in flower in the garden to brighten the dull…
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A Passion for Snowdrops: A Personal Perspective Brownlee George G.
Snowdrops are known as the 'harbingers of spring' at a time when there is little else in flower in the garden to brighten the dull winter months. The author describes all known snowdrop species, the cultivation of garden-worthy varieties and their naming as well as their history in early European and English literature. No-one should be without these dainty white gems which can symbolize innocence, purity and hope.
For novice gardeners and those who have never grown snowdrops before he describes how to grow just a few reliable varieties, with advice on buying, planting, dividing, looking after snowdrops, labelling, diseases and companion plants. He includes the earliest reference to the English word 'Snowe Dropps' in 1615, preceding the previous earliest reference to 'Snow drops' in 1633. He also dispels the myth that snowdrops are difficult and don't survive well in gardens, giving
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