CHLIDANTHUS 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. 
$2.50 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 PULCHERRIMA (related to Sparaxis 
and Ixia). 
These evergreen plants are ideal for edging pods. 
They flower almost continuously through the year, 
pink bells on wand-like scapes 3-4 feet tall. 
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 
stems 6 to 12 inches tall. Called “Little 
Roosters” in S. Africa because of their jaunty 
form. Desirable in rock gardens and pots. 
$7.00 per 50 $1.75 per 12 
G. tristis var. concolor 
Creamy white flowers with pleasant spicy frag¬ 
rance at night or when placed in a darkened 
room. Stems 15 to 18 inches tall. Blooms in 
early spring. Excellent for cutting and forc¬ 
ing. 
$9.00 per 100 
10 
$1.25 per 12 
