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PANCRATIUM 
(Peruvian Daffodil—Spider-Lily) 
A tropical bulbous plant which succeed* admirably in South¬ 
ern California gardens. The flowers in shape somewhat re¬ 
semble a huge Daffodil. They are pure white, with greenish 
markings in the throat. The edges of the blossoms are fringed, 
giving a very charming appearance. They are very fragrant, 
and make lovely cut flowers. 
Price 10c each, 75c per dozen 
SCILLA 
Peruvian Hyacinth 
Scilla clusi. A rather rare bulbous plant bearing a large 
spike of magnificent deep blue flowers like an enormous Hya¬ 
cinth bloom. The foliage is similar to that of the Agapanthus. 
35c each, $3.50 per dozen 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM 
(Ornithogalum arabicum) 
Called “Chinkerichee” in South Africa where it is 
extensively grown for cutting. The bulb throws up 
spikes about 18 to 24 inches high, with clusters of large 
star shaped blossoms of pure glistening white, with a 
shiny black center. These blossoms have wonderful 
keeping qualities making them very desirable for cutting. 
Very easily grown and once planted can be left in the 
ground for many years. 
Large bulbs 75c per dozen, $5.00 per 100 
The Golden Chincheringchee 
(ORNITHOGALUM AUREUM) 
Flowers beautiful orange yellow, beautiful for pot cul¬ 
ture or for cutting. The plants remain in bloom for a 
very long time and the cut-flowers are remarkable for 
keeping quality. 
3 for $1.00, $3.50 per dozen 
South African Chincheringchee 
(ORNITHOGALUM THYRSIOIDES) 
One of the most notable South African bulbs; the cut- 
flowers are shipped from the Cape to England, keeping 
for weeks after arrival. Pure milky white, on beautiful 
long spikes. 
75c per dozen, $5.00 per 100 
TIGRIDIA 
(Mexican Tiger-flower) 
Tigridia pavonia. One of the most charming flowers imag¬ 
inable. They are large, three petalled, and the colors are most 
striking, orange, yellow, rose or white, wonderfully spotted and 
marked. While each blossom lasts but a day, the clump will be 
continuously in bloom for a long time. Plant them in a warm 
sunny position, about four inches apart and leave undisturbed 
until they become too crowded. Planted thus in beds and bor¬ 
ders results in brilliant display of color. They are very hardy 
and flourish in the open garden if given an abundance of mois¬ 
ture, especially when in bloom. 
Price 20c each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100 
Bulbs ready in December 
TUBEROSES 
(Bulbs ready January 1st.) 
The most exquisitely fragrant waxy white flowers are 
borne in spikes on long stems making them ideal for 
cutting. They are lovely planted with other flowers or 
in fern beds, growing either in the sun or shade. 
The Pearl. The be»t of all tuberoses—produces exceptional 
flower spikes. The individual flower* are very double, remind¬ 
ing one of a gardenia. 
Price $1.00 per dozen, $7.50 per 100 
Mexican Everblooming. Fine spikes of single flowers. 
Price 75c per dozen, $5.00 per 100 
VELTHEIMIA 
VELTHEIMIA VIRIDIFLORA. A very rare and beau¬ 
tiful plant from South Africa. The bulb throws up many 
long, broad, bright glossy green leaves which are waved 
or undulated on the edge. From the center of these 
leaves appears a stout stem 18 to 24 inches high, topped 
with a dense spike of 25 or 30 tubular flowers of a deli¬ 
cate old rose shade. A lovely thing for a shady location. 
Large Plants, $1.50 each 
JACOBAEAN LILY 
SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA. An extremely hand¬ 
some flower of the Amaryllis family; the large bright 
crimson flowers are of very graceful appearance with 
narrow, recurving petals. The growth, culture and ap¬ 
pearance of the plant is similar to Amaryllis and it 
grows equally well in pots or in the garden. 
35c each; $3.50 per dozen 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS 
A very rare member of the Amaryllis family, wjth 
showy bright yellow flowers, with flaring edges, borne 
in clusters of 3 or 4 to a stem. 
50c each; $5.00 per dozen 
VALLOTA PURPUREA 
(Scarborough Lily) 
An unusually beautiful plant somewhat resembling an 
amaryllis or the clivia. The flowers are very showy, 
bright orange-scarlet in clusters like an amaryllis, but 
smaller. They prefer to be planted in a sunny place and 
left undisturbed. 
Bulbs 50c each, $5.00 per dozen 
A Rare South African Flower 
ARISTEA CAPITATA 
The charm of any garden is< doubly enhanced by the 
addition of unusual and striking flowering subjects. This 
one has lovely bright blue flowers in long panicles on 
tall graceful stems three to five feet high. The plant, 
belonging to the Iris family, is easily grown and forms 
good sized clumps. You will find many spots for this 
flower and they are delightful for cut-flower decoration. 
Blooming size clumps, 50c each 
The Guernsey Lily 
NERINE SARNIENSIS 
Another unusual bulb—of the Amaryllis group, hav¬ 
ing the same habit of growth; the foliage disappears in 
summer, beautiful bright red flowers appearing in the 
fall before the new leaves start. The flowers, borne in 
umbels of ten to twelve, have narrow petals, crisped 
and fluted, and are extremely showy. The bulb requires 
the same treatment as Amaryllis belladonna. A fine sub¬ 
ject for garden or pot-culture. 
Large blooming size bulbs or plants— 
50c each, $5.00 per dozen 
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