leaves 3 to 5 inches wide and one to two feet long 
lying flat on the ground, growing in the winter. 
The single bright red flower appears in the fall be¬ 
fore the leaves. It is a large cluster or umbel 2 to 
4 inches across composed of many small flowers 
closely placed. Stem 6 to 9 inches high, green 
heavily spotted with red. General appearance 
striking and curious. 
50c each. 
IXIA 
Recent introductions from South Africa with much 
better form and habit of growth are a fine addition 
to this group, of which some of the less desirable 
varieties have been available for many years. 
These new kinds have the same cultural require¬ 
ments as the older forms but are so superior that 
they will hardly be recognized as ixias and are sure 
to earn recognition when known. 
I. Bloem Erf 
Recently introduced hybrid from S. Africa, quite 
different from other ixias. Blooms in late spring. 
Wiry stems 4 to 5 feet tall with 20 to 40 open 
flowers in a raceme at the top with several smaller 
flowering branches below. Color varies from pure 
white through shades of pink overlaid with a bluish 
tinge. Excellent for cutting. 
$25.00 per 1000 
I. inearnata 
A distinct novelty recently introduced from S. 
Africa. Light blue, bell-shaped flowers on slender 
stems 18 to 24 inches tall. Flowers do not close 
at night like other ixias. Has a strong, very pleas¬ 
ant, freesia-like fragrance. Blooms early in Santa 
Barbara and cuts well. 
$50.00 per 1000 
LACHENALIA 
Cape bulbs new to this country but long known 
in England under the name of Cape Cowslip. 
These bulbs are especially useful for florists’ work 
as they can be grown in flats or in the field and 
shifted into pots or baskets when in full bloom. 
All of them do well out of doors in milder climates 
and are showy in beds, borders, and rock gardens 
and all are easily grown under glass. Culture 
similar to freesias. 
Large flowered forms have been hybridized. They 
have from one to two dozen generally pendulous, 
fire-cracker-like flowers, three-quarters to one inch 
in length on stems 6 to 9 inches and bloom from 
late November to February depending on the time 
of planting and the variety. 
Small flowered forms have not been hybridized. 
The flowers are small and loosely borne in a taper¬ 
ing spike 8 to 12 inches high, and do not droop. 
Stamens and style in some varieties extend beyond 
the mouth of the flower. 
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