ALSTROEMERIA CHILENSIS 
JOHNSONI (Hippeastrum Johnson!). One 
of the oldest hybrids and still one of the 
best. Large scarlet flowers with a white 
stripe through the center of each segment. 
Easy grower and a sure bloomer. Culture 
same as for Giant hybrids. 24 in. 25c. 
Anigozanthos 
FLA VIDA (Kangaroo Paws). An Austra¬ 
lian plant with thick underground stem 
and bright green iris-like evergreen leaves. 
The much branched panicles of tubular 
flowers are held on 4 ft. stems. The flowers 
and stems are covered with a yellowish 
wool. Tender to heavy frost, but will grow 
well in pots in glasshouse. Stock limited. 
(P.I. 76931) $1.50. 
Antholyza 
PANICULATA. South African cormous 
plants allied to the Watsonias, but bloom¬ 
ing in the winter. The flowers are reddish 
yellow, and fine for cutting. They should 
have plenty of moisture during the grow¬ 
ing season, but may be dried out corn- 
pletely during the summer. Will grow in 
any kind of soil, in full sun or partial 
shade. Culture same as for Gladiolus in 
cold sections, but can be left undisturbed 
for years in Calif. Fall delivery. 4 ft. $1.00 
doz. 
Aristea 
South African Irids with bright ever¬ 
green foliage and cheerful small blue flow¬ 
ers in clusters during the summer. They 
are intended for culture in mild climates. 
Plant in full sun and water well till 
established. Delivery throughout the year. 
CAPITATA. Robust grower soon making 
large clumps. Bright blue, fragrant flowers 
in late spring on tall, stiff stems. 3 ft. 25c. 
ECKLONI. Bright sky-blue flowers on 
well branched stems. 18 in. 15c. 
ArrhEnatherum 
BULBOSUM VARIEGATUM. Commonly 
and variously known as Oat Grass, Rattle¬ 
snake Grass and Ribbon Grass. In spite of 
its name this is a very beautiful grass. It 
grows from bulbs that look like a short 
string of beads or the rattle of a rattle¬ 
snake. The leaves are narrow, 10 inches 
long and strongly variegated pure white. 
It grows in dense clumps and makes an 
attractive edging. Becomes dormant for a 
short time in August. Hardy. 25c per 
clump. 
Arum 
(Black Calla) 
ARUMS should be planted in partial 
shade and kept moist during the growing 
season. They like soil that has plenty of 
leaf mold and enjoy a dressing of well 
rotted manure. If left undisturbed, the 
flowers will be larger each succeeding 
season. 
DRACUNCULUS (Dragon's Mouth Lily). 
Huge, ill smelling, dark purf)le flowers 3 
ft. or more in height, followed by a cluster 
of orange-red berries. Ornamental foliage. 
50c. 
ITALICUM (Cuckoo-Pint). Highly orna¬ 
mental marbled foliage, which is ever¬ 
green in warm climates. Creamy white 
flowers in the spring. 10 in. 50c. 
SANCTUM (Palestinum). Beautiful black¬ 
ish purple, calla shaped flowers in the 
early spring. 15 in. 50c. 
Babiana 
Spring flowering bulbs from South Af¬ 
rica, closely related to the Freesias and 
requiring the same culture. They may be 
left in the ground for years in warm sec¬ 
tions. Useful for the rock garden and edg¬ 
ing, and will succeed well in pots. Summer 
and fall delivery. 
ALBA. This is a free flowering variety 
that seems to be an albino form of Stricta 
as I do not find any specie that is white 
flowering. Useful for growing with the 
other varieties in order to set off their 
colors by contrast. $1.50 doz. 
PLICATA. Large wide-open flowers with 
an interesting color combination of cream 
and lavender. Early, low growing and 
fragrant. $1.50 doz. 
RUBRO-CYANEA. Flowers blue with red 
center. $1.50 doz. 
STRICTA. Various shades of purple. 12 
in. $1.00 doz. 
SULPHUREA. Low growing, fragrant 
yellow. $1.50 doz. 
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