Dakhurst’s Rare and Unusual Bulbs 
Agapanthus 
(Blue Lily of the Nile) 
These are spectacularly beautiful plants 
from South Africa. They bloom in late 
spring and summer and are one of the 
easiest plants to grow, both in tubs and 
in the garden. They will do equally well in 
sun or shade and if left undisturbed for 
a number of years will form large clumps 
that will become the central attraction 
of the garden when in flower. As most of 
these are tender to heavy frost they should, 
in the North and Eastern states, be grown 
in tubs and brought to a protected place. 
We are growing many new species and 
varieties of Agapanthus and will be glad 
to furnish information on these to anyone 
interested. Delivery throughout the year. 
AGAPANTHUS ORIENTALIS 
ORIENTALIS. This is the robust growing 
variety used so extensively in Southern 
California and sold as UMBELLATUS. 
Huge heads of bright blue flowers on 4 ft. 
stems. Evergreen foliage. 50c. 
PENDULUS. A recently discovered spe¬ 
cie that is totally different from the above 
in both the color and shape of its flower. 
The flowers have a long tubular perianth 
which stands up straight when in bud but 
hangs down like a bell when the flower 
opens. The flower heads are small corn- 
pared with the above specie but this is 
amply compensated for by the unique col¬ 
oring of the flowers which are various 
shades of dark purple. We believe it to be 
hardier than ORIENTALIS as it is decidu¬ 
ous. 4 to 5 ft. $2.00. 
Allium 
A very attractive group of bulbs resembl¬ 
ing Brodiaea, but with a closer head of 
flowers. Perfectly hardy and easy to grow. 
Plant in a sunny situation either in the 
rock garden or in the flower border. For 
best results plant in groups of 12 or more 
closely spaced and about 2 inches deep. 
They will succeed in any kind of soil. 
Summer and Fall delivery. 
ALLIUM NEOPOLITANUM 
NEOPOLITANUM. Large heads of pure 
white flowers on tall, flexions stems pro¬ 
duced in profusion, early in the spring. 
Fine for cutting. 18 in. $1.00 doz. 
SCHOENOPRASUM (Chives). This is the 
edible herb so much in demand for sea¬ 
soning and flavoring. While it is so popu¬ 
lar for culinary purposes its value as a 
garden ornament is entirely overlooked. 
With its dense foliage and round heads of 
lavender-pink flowers it is an ideal plant 
for edging and rock gardens. 8 in. 50c 
per clump. 
TRIQUATRUM. Bell shaped, pure white 
flowers with a flne midrib of green on 12- 
inch stems. It will do equally well in full 
sun or total shade and is useful as a 
ground cover. Multiplies rapidly and 
forms dense clumps loaded with its 
pendant flowers early in the spring. $1.00 
doz. 
Alstroemeria 
(Peruvian Lily) 
A free flowering race of plants from 
South America belonging to the Amaryllis 
family. They prefer a partially shaded 
situation but will tolerate full sun in 
humid climates. They bear their large 
cluster of flowers on tall, thin stems and 
bloom in late spring. They are perfectly 
beautiful whqn used in table decoration 
and flower arrangements. In warm cli¬ 
mates plant the crown 2 to 4 inches below 
the surface, but where the winters are 
severe plant as much as 9 in. deep and 
give a liberal mulch protection. Delivery 
July to Nov. 1. 
AURANTIACA. Beautiful shade of bright 
yellow with brown spots and tipped green. 
Long lasting flowers. 36 in. 25c. 
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