Snowdrops are incredibly popular flowers and are even becoming a collector's item. People are prepared to pay high prices for snowdrop bulbs at auctions and on the internet. But among growers and collectors, both professional and amateur, there is a continuing need for reliable information. This book is a must for all snowdrop lovers. It provides an alphabetic overview, including photos, of 500 snowdrop varieties, together with a useful key for identification. Also included are portraits of important figures in the world of snowdrops.