“The March Bank is at its peak with millions of scilla and glory-of-the-snow in full bloom.”

“Good specimens for naturalising in grass include crocus, narcissi, muscari, camassia, erythronium, snowdrops, scilla and ornithogalum.”

“Pint-sized blue scilla siberica can be planted around the base of deciduous shrubs.”

“The hoop petticoat narcissus, snowdrops, scillas, and crocus are perhaps the most delightful subjects for the purpose.”

“Others which are suitable include snowdrops, iris, scillas, muscari and chionodoxas.”

“On the south side of the manor house, he planted a large alpine meadow with masses of scillas, daffodils, anemomes and fritillarias.”