varieties, but have not been able to iden¬ 
tify their names, but will list them ac¬ 
cording to the markings of the leaf. 
No. 1—Plain green leaves. $1.50. 
No. 2—Leaves narrowly edged white. $1.50. 
No. 3—Leaves narrowly edged cream. $1.50. 
No. 4—Leaves heavily variegated yellow. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
No. 5—Leaves widely edged white, tall. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
No. 6—Leaves green with the midrib prom¬ 
inently crested and variegated. 
(Multifolia). $3.00. 
Delivery throughout the year. 
SchizQstylis 
Kaffir Lily from South Africa. Rhizo- 
matous roots. Not hardy but soon makes 
fine clumps in milder climates, blooming 
in late summer and fall. May be lifted and 
potted in late summer and, by retarding, 
flowers may be had over a long period. 
Likes partial shade and plenty of moisture 
during the summer. Cuts well. Delivery 
February to May. 
COCCINEA. A handsome plant with 
bright green leaves 15 to 20 inches high 
and 2 ft. spikes with 8 to 10 crimson- 
scarlet flowers 11/2 to 2 inches in diameter. 
Fine for cutting and very useful in the 
border because it blooms when other 
perennials are scarce. 20c. 
MRS. HEGERTY. Recent introduction 
from Ireland. Similar to Coccinea in every 
respect except the color of the flowers. 
These are a true, clear pink, a color that is 
seldom found in the garden in the fall. 
Scilla 
Bulbs closely related to the Hyacinth 
and are ideally adapted for naturalizing 
in woodlands, or for planting in partially 
SCILLA PERUVIANA 
SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA 
shaded locations. Excellent for cutting. 
Plant about 3 inches deep and water well 
till after they are through blooming. Keep 
them dry after their foliage dies down in 
the summer. They are spring bloomers. 
Delivery Sept, to January. 
ITALIC A. Purplish blue flowers on 3 ft. 
stems. It must have a thorough baking in 
the hot summer in order to bloom well. 
25c. 
PERUVIANA (Clusii). A native of Italy, 
Spain and Algeria. Flowers are produced 
in dense heads 6 to 10 inches across on a 
12-inch stem. Individual flowers are about 
an inch across and as there are over 100 
flowers on a stem the flowering season is 
fairly long. They are hardy, except in the 
extreme cold sections where they may be 
grown in pots. Summer and fall deliv¬ 
ery. We offer three selected colors: Purple, ' 
25c; Blue, 25c; White, 35c. 
Sisyrinchium 
Members of the Iris family and just as 
easy to grow. They require adequate mois¬ 
ture while growing. Delivery through the 
year. 
CALIFORNICUM. A pretty low growing 
evergreen native of Lake Elsinore district 
in California. Bright green foliage and . 
light yellow flowers. Useful for the rock 
garden. 25c. 
STRAITUM. This plant forms large 
clumps and resembles an iris when not in j 
flower. The creamy yellow flowers are ' 
produced along the upper half of 3 ft. 
stems, blooming over a long period of \ 
time. Attractive as specimen plants to add 
a note of contrast in the border. 50c. 
