We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce leaves
just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily of the
valley.

Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green tipped
petals.
No scent.

They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower this
year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly impressive
compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they seem
to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to produce a few
tiny flowers.

You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.

Cheers

Dave R

In message , Sacha
writes
On 2010-03-29 14:07:44 +0100, "David WE Roberts"
said:

We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like
lily of the valley.
Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.
They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more
flower this year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but
they seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to
produce a few tiny flowers.
You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.
Cheers
Dave R

Scilla tubergiana aka squills?

Green tipped petals is of course a distinguishing mark for Galanthus
(snowdrop) and Leucojum (snowflake).

The correct botanical name for Scilla tubergeniana is apparrently Scilla
mischtshenkoana. There's no green in the flowers (white with out without
a blue rib). Some of the Ornithogalums do however have green stripes on
the flowers.

While I hesitate to suggest that someone doesn't recognise snowdrops,
that does seem as likely an identification as any, depending on where he
is (up here Galanthus is now finished, as are Crocus tomasinanus. Crocus
vernus and the yellow crocus are still flowering, and Narcissus have
just started. I've seen a Scilla (perhaps siberica) and possibly some
Chionodoxas and Puschkinias in gardens.)
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley

"David WE Roberts" wrote in message
...
We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily of
the valley.

Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.

They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower this
year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they
seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to produce
a few tiny flowers.

You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.

Cheers

Dave R

Sounds like Spring Snowflake
http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersg...m-vernum-9.jpg
Don't throw them out - they're just a bit crowded. Divide them and they will
flower better. Give the leftovers to your friends.
HTH
R.

"David WE Roberts" wrote
We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily of
the valley.

Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.

They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower this
year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they
seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to produce
a few tiny flowers.

You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.

That sounds like Snowflakes, Leucojum sp. the flowers tend to lesten and get
smaller as the plants get more crowded. In our garden they seem to bury
themselves deep so digging them out is a major exercise.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
W.of London. UK

"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message
...
In message , Sacha
writes
On 2010-03-29 14:07:44 +0100, "David WE Roberts"
said:

We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily
of the valley.
Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.
They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower
this year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they
seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to
produce a few tiny flowers.
You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.
Cheers
Dave R

Scilla tubergiana aka squills?

Green tipped petals is of course a distinguishing mark for Galanthus
(snowdrop) and Leucojum (snowflake).

The correct botanical name for Scilla tubergeniana is apparrently Scilla
mischtshenkoana. There's no green in the flowers (white with out without a
blue rib). Some of the Ornithogalums do however have green stripes on the
flowers.

While I hesitate to suggest that someone doesn't recognise snowdrops, that
does seem as likely an identification as any, depending on where he is (up
here Galanthus is now finished, as are Crocus tomasinanus. Crocus vernus
and the yellow crocus are still flowering, and Narcissus have just
started. I've seen a Scilla (perhaps siberica) and possibly some
Chionodoxas and Puschkinias in gardens.)


Texan Snowdrops (they make 'em bigger over there)?

http://pbckt.com/sx.dHjF

They are about the same height as daffodils.

"Ragnar" wrote in message
...

"David WE Roberts" wrote in message
...
We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily
of the valley.

Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.

They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower
this year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they
seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to produce
a few tiny flowers.

You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.

Cheers

Dave R

Sounds like Spring Snowflake
http://blog.metmuseum.org/cloistersg...m-vernum-9.jpg
Don't throw them out - they're just a bit crowded. Divide them and they
will flower better. Give the leftovers to your friends.

They look similar, but the flowers are much smaller.
http://pbckt.com/sx.dHjF (also posted further up).
Given a choice I would have daffodils every time.

In message , Sacha
writes
On 2010-03-29 15:48:06 +0100, Stewart Robert Hinsley
said:

In message , Sacha
writes
On 2010-03-29 14:07:44 +0100, "David WE Roberts"
said:

We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which
produce leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and
more like lily of the valley.
Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven
green tipped petals.
No scent.
They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more
flower this year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but
they seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just
to produce a few tiny flowers.
You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.
Cheers
Dave R
Scilla tubergiana aka squills?
Green tipped petals is of course a distinguishing mark for Galanthus
(snowdrop) and Leucojum (snowflake).
snip

Leucojum - could well be. I don't know of a snowdrop with daffodil
type leaves? All snowdrops have gone from here, too.

The problem is guessing what "daffodil-type leaves" means. I've never
thought of Leucojum looking like those of Narcissus (Leucojum wagneri is
not a bad ringer for a snowdrop).
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley

On Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:32:52 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2010-03-29 15:48:06 +0100, Stewart Robert Hinsley
said:

In message , Sacha writes
On 2010-03-29 14:07:44 +0100, "David WE Roberts"
said:

We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily
of the valley.
Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.
They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower
this year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they
seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to
produce a few tiny flowers.
You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.
Cheers
Dave R

Scilla tubergiana aka squills?

Green tipped petals is of course a distinguishing mark for Galanthus
(snowdrop) and Leucojum (snowflake).

snip

Leucojum - could well be. I don't know of a snowdrop with daffodil
type leaves? All snowdrops have gone from here, too.

My leucojum have vaguely daffodil-like leaves, flowers match
description. havbe not seen any flowers yet, but it's pouring with
rain again and I'm not going out to look!
I'm not sure which variety of leucojum mine are; they came from my
Dad's garden.

Pam in Bristol

On Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:51:11 +0100, "Bob Hobden"
wrote:



"David WE Roberts" wrote
We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily of
the valley.

Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.

They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower this
year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they
seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to produce
a few tiny flowers.

You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.

That sounds like Snowflakes, Leucojum sp. the flowers tend to lesten and get
smaller as the plants get more crowded. In our garden they seem to bury
themselves deep so digging them out is a major exercise.

Look at this link.
http://tinyurl.com/yzvafp3


Pam in Bristol

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
news
On Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:51:11 +0100, "Bob Hobden"
wrote:



"David WE Roberts" wrote
We have some bulbs in the back garden (quite prolific) which produce
leaves just like a daffodil but the flowers are tiny and more like lily
of
the valley.

Generally three small white flowers per stem with six or seven green
tipped petals.
No scent.

They are O.K. (I suppose) and seem to have produced a bit more flower
this
year after being disturbed.
However the ratio between flower and foliage is not particularly
impressive compared to tulips, daffs et al.
I can see that they might be attractive in a woodland setting but they
seem to take up a lot of space and produce a lot of green just to
produce
a few tiny flowers.

You can guess that they might be not long for this garden.

That sounds like Snowflakes, Leucojum sp. the flowers tend to lesten and
get
smaller as the plants get more crowded. In our garden they seem to bury
themselves deep so digging them out is a major exercise.

Look at this link.
http://tinyurl.com/yzvafp3

Looks similar, but again larger.
Nobody has so far commented on the pictures I have put on photobucket.
Most of the pictures others have posted look far more attractive than our
plants.
They certainly are difficult to get out.

In message , David WE Roberts
writes

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
Look at this link.
http://tinyurl.com/yzvafp3

Looks similar, but again larger.
Nobody has so far commented on the pictures I have put on photobucket.
Most of the pictures others have posted look far more attractive than our
plants.
They certainly are difficult to get out.

If you mean

http://s817.photobucket.com/home/Lit...CatUK/set/5142

you hadn't made it clear that those were your plants.

The first of those is clearly a Leucojum; the other two I couldn't tell
for certain (motion blur and saturation are getting in the way).
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley

Sacha wrote:

Leucojum.
Boojum...

--
Rusty

Sacha wrote:
On 2010-03-30 20:27:18 +0100, Rusty Hinge
said:

Sacha wrote:

Leucojum.
Boojum...
No need to get Snarky......
Panjandrum

--
Rusty

Sacha wrote:
On 2010-03-31 12:40:10 +0100, Rusty Hinge
said:

Sacha wrote:
On 2010-03-30 20:27:18 +0100, Rusty Hinge
said:

Sacha wrote:

Leucojum.
Boojum...
No need to get Snarky......
Panjandrum
Should go with a bang!
When you press the little button on top?

--
Rusty