in October, six weeks after planting, and re¬ 
mains in bloom till March or April, producing 
as many as 20 flower stems from one bulb. 
Especially desirable in the garden and under 
glass. Those who know it only as a wild 
flower will hardly recognize it under cultiva¬ 
tion so greatly does it improve in the size 
and profusion of its bloom. 
$6.00 per 100 $1.00 per 12 
CHLXDANTHUS FRAGRANS 
Bright yellow trumpet shaped flowers on stems 
12 to 15 inches tall. Cuts well. Strong, pleasant 
fragrance. Bulbs must be kept dry in fall and 
winter. Prefers full sun in any garden soil. Blooms 
in early summer. Delivery late fall. 
$2.25 per 12 25c each 
COOPERIA PEDUNCULATA 
Common name: Giant Prairie Lily. The best 
species of this group, with the habit of Zephyran- 
thes, but stronger. Evergreen. A good bulb for 
a shady spot. Flowers sporadically through the 
year, after being watered. Flowers white on 
stems about 12 inches. 
$2.00 per 12 20c each 
DIERAMA PULCHERRXMA (related to Sparaxis 
and Ixia). 
These evergreen plants are ideal for edging pools. 
They flower almost continuously through the 
year, pink bells on wand-like scapes 3-4 feet talk 
Clumps, 50c each. 
GLADIOLUS SPECIES 
There are over one hundred species of Gladiolus 
the beauty, grace and usefulness of many of which 
have long been overlooked. We are now offering 
a few of these species and will have others as soon 
as sufficient stock can be developed. Of the pres¬ 
ent offerings the culture is the same as for Freesias. 
G. Alatus 
Interesting terra-cotta colored flowers with 
green lower segments. Spring blooming on 
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