of violet-blue flowers. In mild climates flowers 
in October, six weeks after planting, and re¬ 
mains in bloom till March or April, producir^g 
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 
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flower will hardly recognize it under cultiva¬ 
tion so greatly does it improve in the size 
and profusion of its bloom. 
$3.00 per 100 $20.00 per 1000 
B. ixioides 
Known in California as Golden Star. Blooms 
in spring. Stem about 12 inches tall. Large 
umbel of bright yellow flowers with darker 
line on outside of petal. Gay and cheerful 
in the garden. Does well under glass. 
$3.00 per 100 $20.00 per 1000 
B. ixioides var. 
Similar to B. ixioides except flowers are a light¬ 
er shade of yellow and bloom three to four 
weeks earlier. Very desirable. 
$3.00 per 100 $20.00 per 1000 
B. laxa 
“Ithuriel’s spear.” Large cluster or umbel of 
bluish violet flowers on a two-foot stem. Gen¬ 
eral appearance comparable to an Agapanthus 
flower. Blooms in spring. Likes partial shade. 
$6.00 per 100 $40.00 per 1000 
CYRTANTHUS 
Interesting and colorful group of Cape bulbs be¬ 
longing to Amaryllis family. Blooms late winter 
and spring. Foliage nearly evergreen. Useful for 
rock gardens, borders and pot culture. Does best 
after becoming established and makes fine clumps 
if left undisturbed several years. 
C. hitescens 
Bright yellow tubular slightly funnel-shaped 
flowers two inches long on 12 to 14 inch stems. 
Six or eight narrow, bright green leaves about 
a foot long. Whole plant attractive and charm¬ 
ing. Flowers useful for cutting. 
$10.00 per 100 
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