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Bulbs => Galanthus => Topic started by: Maggi Young on July 01, 2015, 03:14:20 PM

Title: Galanthus on offer from Wim Boens
Post by: Maggi Young on July 01, 2015, 03:14:20 PM: First time e-bay offer of Galanthus nivalis 'Melanie S.', a wonderful Belgian selection from Valentin Wijnen...One of Wim's bulbs of a clump which had grown quite well. Only one bulb for sale this year:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Galanthus-nivalis-Melanie-S-1-FS-bulb-/161747799503?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_123&hash=item25a8eb8dcf (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Galanthus-nivalis-Melanie-S-1-FS-bulb-/161747799503?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_123&hash=item25a8eb8dcf)

See a photo of 'Melanie S' in Valentin's article in IRG 37 and read about it..... http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2013Jan241359046525IRG37Jan2013.pdf (http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2013Jan241359046525IRG37Jan2013.pdf) - page 5
Title: Re: Galanthus on offer from Wim Boens
Post by: Alan_b on July 01, 2015, 04:31:57 PM: I have not tried to grow 'Melanie S.' myself (notwithstanding the fact that it is not readily available). It looks very nice but it's a pity that it is one of that class of snowdrops/plants that only perform to their full potential when settled. That sort of thing is a gift to eBay fraudsters because it could be years before you realise that you have bought a fake. I'm sure Wim Boens is 'legit' so this is a good opportunity to buy a snowdrop with excellent provenance.
Title: Re: Galanthus on offer from Wim Boens
Post by: WimB on July 03, 2015, 08:58:06 PM: Quote from: Alan_b on July 01, 2015, 04:31:57 PM
I have not tried to grow 'Melanie S.' myself (notwithstanding the fact that it is not readily available). It looks very nice but it's a pity that it is one of that class of snowdrops/plants that only perform to their full potential when settled. That sort of thing is a gift to eBay fraudsters because it could be years before you realise that you have bought a fake. I'm sure Wim Boens is 'legit' so this is a good opportunity to buy a snowdrop with excellent provenance.

That's more than true, Alan. It only turned "regular" in its third year over here (and I bought mine directly from Valentin) but in some gardens it never seems to get the "even inner segments" (like is the case for John Grimshaw)...But she is a thing of beauty when she has grown to her full potential.

I'm also offering some other drops, more common ones for fixed prices...have to finance my plant-addiction someway ;D ;)
Title: Re: Galanthus on offer from Wim Boens
Post by: ruben on July 04, 2015, 10:01:48 PM: Some good vegetativ grown snowdrops (no chips) for sell on ebay by Wim Boens.

- Galanthus Rosie
- Galanthus plicatus chequers
- Galanthus elwesii 'Bloomer'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Huttlestone'
- Galanthus plicatus 'Amy Doncaster'
- Galabthus elwesii 'Fieldgate prelude'
- Galanthus nivalis 'Llo ngreen'
- Galanthus 'Might atom complex'

http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Galanthus-plicatus-Amy-Doncaster-1-FS-bulb-/161754149650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_123&hash=item25a94c7312 (http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Galanthus-plicatus-Amy-Doncaster-1-FS-bulb-/161754149650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_123&hash=item25a94c7312)