GALTONIA 



(Named for Francis Gallon, a distinguished anthropologist) 



24. Galtonia candicans {Hyacinthus cdndicans) 

 English Names: Cape hyacinth, Giant summer hyacinth. 



JULY AND AUGUST 



S. AFRICA 



FRAGRANT, white, funnel-shaped, pendulous flowers, like large snow- 

 drops, in a spike nine to twelve inches long, terminating on erect stems 

 from three to five feet high. The foliage is clean and strong and re- 

 sembles that of the Hya- 

 cinth, except that it is 

 much larger. Almost the 

 only Cape bulb that can 

 be considered hardy in the 

 northern United States. 

 Very effective in the 

 herbaceous border against 

 a good background, or 

 planted against shrub- 

 bery. _^^ 



A hardy perennial of 

 easy culture in light, rich 

 moist soil, in sunny or 

 partially shaded situa- 

 tions. In cold climates 

 it should be protected 

 with a heavy mulch in 

 winter. In suitable situa- 

 tions the plant will im- 

 prove steadily for several 

 years. 



Propagate by offsets 

 or, slowly, by seed. 



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