PAUL |. HOWARD’S 
IXIA 
Ixias bear star-shaped flowers in graceful clus¬ 
ters on slender, but strong wiry stems. They 
are lovely for cutting. 
Like all South African bulbs, they need ivell-drained 
soil, preferably sandy. Put them in sun, or part shade, 
about five inches apart, and cover one inch. 
Separate colors, jumbo-size bulbs: Red, Yel¬ 
low, Pink, Rose, Orange, Cream. 
Dozen, 75c; 100, $5.00 
Mixed colors, jumbo bulbs, 
Dozen, 60c; 100, $4.00 
Smaller bulbs, mixed colors 
Special, Dozen, 45c; 100, $3.00 
CAPE COWSLIPS 
Lachenalia pendula superba. Beautiful and 
rare South African bulbs with bright red 
tubular blossoms with green tips, in 
clusters like fire crackers on straight 
stems. Beautiful in borders, or as pot 
plants, and splendid as cut flowers in 
dishes and bowls. Plant bulbs about one 
inch deep in early fall. In pots, they may 
be grouped close together; in the ground, 
space them about four inches apart. 
Lachenalia rubida. Same as above, with rosy- 
red flowers. Both are lovely. 
Each, 20c; dozen, $2.00; 50 for $8.00 
SPRING SNOWFLAKES 
Leucojum vernum. Graceful blossoms shaped 
like lily - of - the - valley, white, tipped 
green. 
Plant the bulbs in sun or shade, three to eight inches 
apart and three inches deep. Leave them in to bloom 
year after year. 
Largest bulbs, dozen, 90c; 100, $6.50 
Smaller size, dozen, 65c; 100, $4.00 
ALSTROEMERIA 
The Peruvian Lily. Clusters of lily-like flow¬ 
ers, orange, with purple-brown spots. 
Plant in partial shade in soil ivith leaf mold spaded in. 
Use also a top dressing of leaf mold for best results. 
Roots ready in December or January. 
3 for 50c; Dozen, $1.65; 50 for $5.50 
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