leaf like stem bends over and! plants take root, thus “walking” away from moth¬ 
er plant. Requires half shade, plenty water. Special. 25c ea. 
Moraea is the African representative of the Iris. They have a multitude of 
lovely and delicate flowers resembling gay butterflies on branching wiry stems. 
Iris-like in appearance. They flower through spring until very warm weather 
arrives and some "will begin even in the fall. 
Culture. The corms or bulbs may be planted about 3" deep and 6" apart 
in fall. Do well in full sun or partial shade. They are quite hardy in the south 
but in north the bulbs cannot be planted until very early spring. Obtain bulbs in 
fall and store in cellar. They do well in pots and are very unusual and attractive. 
In the south they are very desirable in the garden, a real “must have” item 
for borders or rock garden. We list only the best species. 
Moraea polystachya. Two foot plant covered with myriads of loveliest flow¬ 
ers that look like butterflies. Petals are mauve, penciled with violet and have 
a bright yellow signal blotch or eye. Blooms 6 weeks after planting and con¬ 
tinues 3 or 4 months. A most desirable new bulb. L. 15c. $1.50 doz. Smaller 
blooming size bulbs. 8c. 75c doz. 
M. ramosa. Similar in appearance but twice as tall and flowers are amber 
yellow with oval of yellow surrounded by dark blue in throat. Stream side plant 
that likes plenty of water. 20c. 
Dietes. This genus also belongs to the Moraea tribe, in fact they have only 
recently been removed from the Moraea and given a new generic name. Dietes 
differ from Morea in having a rhizome similar to Bearded Iris and sword-like 
leaves. Flowers are very much like those of Moraea, born on long wiry stems 
thruout summer into winter. Culture like Iris. They should be planted in fall 
or winter. Not hardy in north but are successfully grown in tubs that are 
removed to light basement in winter. 
Dietes catanulata. Low growing species with waxy white flowers on a 
tall, perennial stem. 50c ea. 
D. Oakhurst hybrids. New hybrids that soon make large clumps that are 
very ornamental in the garden. Flowers freely in summer with a few most of the 
time in winter. 2" fls. on 4' stems. A valuable addition to this group. $1.00. 
D. iridioides. White with yellow and blue markings. 25c ea. 
D. iridioides Johnsonii. Flowers are about twice the diameter of the type 
variety above. Plant more robust. True variety, $1. 
Homeria collina belongs to the Moraea tribe, hence listed here. The corms 
are just like those of Moraea but plant and flower quite unlike it. There are one', 
or two long leaves from the base of which arises a 24" graceful stem with orange 
flowers that last but one day, but so plentifully produced that there is a succes¬ 
sion for at least six weeks. Culture like Moraea. Hardy in south. In the north 
the bulbs may be planted in the spring but must be purchased in fall and stored 
in a cool cellar to retard growth. 7c ea. 50c doz. 
LILACEAE 
The Lily Family contains many bulbous plants besides the species Lilium, 
—or true lilies. Many call any bulb a “lily.” It is incorrect, tho popular to say 
“Calla Lilies,” “Crinum Lillies,” etc. Members of this family include LiUum, 
Brodiaea, Lachenelia, Muscari, Scilla, Onion, Garlic, Tulip, Hyacinth and many 
plants that appear widely different, yet are closely related. Liliaceae and Ama- 
ryllidaceae, that is the Lily Family and the Amaryllis Family are rather closely 
related. The most distinguishing difference is that in the Liliaceae the seed pod 
appears inside the flower, a superior ovary, and in the Amaryllidaceae it forms 
beneath the flower, an inferior ovary. 
Liliums, or true Lilies, have long been considered among the most beautiful 
and perfect of Nature’s creations. So perfect in fact that the hybridizer has made 
little effort to improve them and that little has been unimporant as compared 
to results with Roses, Hippeastrums, Iris, etc. 
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