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Glory Of The Snow

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10 "Glory Of The Snow" per package

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Sept 15, 2012
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Otherwise known as Chionodoxa forbesii. Chionodoxas are most effective in large groups under deciduous trees and in front of early-flowering shrubs. Though short stemmed, they live long in cut flower arrangements. Either in sun or dappled shade, they will flower everywhere.

Height: 6-8"

Bloom Time: Early Spring

Minimum for Effect: 50

3-10

2-3"

3-4"

3-9

5/+ cm

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	Unique Fall Bulbs		1878		May


	Fertilizer will not be necessary for most garden soils. They do well in especially well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. It will flower best in cool parts of the country.

Features of Species or Group:
		This cultivar is what used to be known asChionodoxa gigantea. Native to Turkey and introduced in 1878.
Features of Genus:
		This dainty little bulb is ideal for rock gardens or raised beds, with its mass of open, star-shaped blue flowers with white centres. They are carried on short spikes of up to a dozen or so flowers per spike. The strap-shaped leaves form loose, rather untidy rosettes.


How to Plant Unique Fall Bulbs?
			To plant Unique Fall Bulbs the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Glory Of The Snow should be planted roughly 3-4" deep and 2-3" apart from one another. Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant Glory Of The Snow?
			Unique Fall Bulbs are normally planted fall, and most Glory Of The Snow will begin to flower sometime in Early Spring.

Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2012)

We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

Hardiness Zone	Shipping Schedule
Amaryllis	Shipping begins in October
Begonia-Only Orders	Ships within 3-5 Business Days

Zones 8-11	Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Zones 6-7	Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Zones 3-5	Shipping Begins April 2

Shipping Schedule: (Fall 2012)

We will begin shipping most fall-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-September, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

**We cannot guarantee delivery of fall planted bulbs before September 15, 2012, other than Bearded Iris-Only orders which will ship in August.**

Hardiness Zone	Shipping Schedule
Bearded Iris-Only Orders	Shipping begins in Mid August
Amaryllis	Shipping begins in October

Zones 3-5	Shipping Begins Mid September
Zones 6-7	Shipping Begins Early October
Zones 8-11	Shipping Begins Mid October

Shipping Charges:
Shipping is only $3.95 for any and all orders, including bulk bulbs!

Order Total	Shipping & Handling
Any Amount	$3.95

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