This is interesting its the past time of collecting snowdrops. Apparently there are around 1,500 different hybrid variations of the plant which may look the same at first but contain subtle variations. One rarer specimen the Galanthus plicatus EA Bowles recently sold for as much as £357 on eBay. There is also an annual Galanthus Gala where collectors come to bid for varieties that are not found in catalogues. Unfortunately the recent interest in the plants has started to attract flower thieves and there have been many cases of them being stolen from parks and private land. I’m not sure collecting plants holds much interest for me but if you are interested it is recommended you purchase from reputable dealers or specialist auction houses.
