ROMAN HYACINTHS 
Roman Hyacinths require about the same treatment as Dutch Hyacinths 
except three instead of one may be planted in a 5" pot. They need not be 
planted so deep nor so far apart in the garden. They do better in the garden 
in California than the Dutch types. 
Romans give several stems from each bulb instead of but one. They are 
much more graceful and desirable for cutting. Delightfully perfumed. Plant 
in full sun or slight shade. 
Blue Roman Hyacinth, blooming size, 10c ea. $1.00 doz. Very large bulbs, 
15c ea. $1.40 doz. 
SCILBAS 
They are closely related to Hyacinths in the Lily Family. Common names 
are Wild Hyacinth and Blue bell. They are choicest of early spring flowers. 
Fine for cutting. Culture very easy. Semi-shade or full sun. May remain in 
ground for years. 
Tall unknown species. Makes a fine stem up to 3 ft. with blue flowers. 20c 
ea. Small 15c, 
S. hispanica (campanulata). Small species with flowers almost like Roman 
Hyacinths, equally nice for cutting. May be grown in pots in the house. Likes 
part shade. Blue only. 6c ea. 50c doz. 
MUSCARI 
Muscari or Grape Hyacinths are the neatest and daintiest of early spring 
flowers. The raceme or spike resembles a small unbranched bunch of grapes. 
Culture very simple. Need not be disturbed for years and quite hardy. 
There are many species, practically indistinguishable, so we have thrown 
them all into a mixture. All are lovely blue shades. 
Muscari, assorted species, 5c ea. 40c doz. Small bulbs 25c doz. 
M. Heavenly. Blue. 10c ea. 7 5c doz. 
Galtonia candicans. Summer Hyacinth. Four foot stem bearing 20 or 
more drooping, white bell-shaped flowers through a long season. Delivery late 
fall until spring. In cold climates dig and store in fall or plant deep and mulch 
heavily. 15c ea. $1.00 doz. 
Leucocoryne ixioides odorata*. Glory of the Sun. Large, fragrant blue flowers 
with white throat in spring. Culture like Freesias, Plant 4" deep. Favorite for 
cutting, bringing a high price on flower markets. An exquisite flower, long lasting 
when cut. Pricing it extremely low, less in fact than the flowers sell for whole¬ 
sale. Large bulbs 15c ea. $1.50 doz. $12 per 100. 
Lachenalia or Cape Cowslips are little known but most desirable mem¬ 
bers of the Lily Family. The brilliant flowers may be kept in attractive condi¬ 
tion two months or more and may be had from late November to February, 
depending on time of planting and variety. Tulip-like leaves. Flower stems 
6 to 9" bearing up to 20 pendulous firecracker like flowers. 
Culture. Plant in half sun in garden in south about 3" apart, 2" deep. 
They are fine for pots, boxes, etc., in the house and about 50° F. is right tem¬ 
perature at night but lower does not hurt them—they are not very tender. 
After they come up water freely. After flowering keep them growing until 
foliage turns yellow then keep them perfectly dry until August when they may 
be separated and repotted. They must have good drainage. 
L. pendula superba. Brilliant coral red flowers tipped green and purple. 
Early, blooms for Christmas. 30c each. 5 (right for a 6" pot) for $1.35. 
It. Rector of Cawston. Flowers scarlet, citron and green. Leaves have 
red spots. Free flowering. Each 25c. 5 for $1.00. 
Alliiun neapolitanum. Umbel of white flowers resembling Paper Whites 
in early spring. A standard florist’s flower often forced. 5c ea. 50c doz. 
Allium sativum. A new variety. Long a favorite in gardens of southern 
Europe. Very fragrant, some might call it odorous. A scientist once said it 
made people live longer. A little goes a long v:ay. Some like it, some don’t. 
Burbank sold this 25 years ago as Elephant Garlic. Bulbs are huge, do not 
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