Sparaxis 
Beautiful South African bulbs produc¬ 
ing flowers of great brilliance in a variety 
of colors including white, yellow, pink,' 
red, lavender and combinations of these 
colors. Culture and habit of growth same 
as for Freesias. 12 in. Delivery July to 
December. 
BLOEM ERF HYBRIDS. A cross between 
Sparaxis and Straptanthera. Flowers 
larger than either parent, and the color 
combinations are truly marvelous. Highly 
recommended. $1.50 doz. 
MIXED. A grand mixture of all varieties 
and colors. $1.00 doz. 
Sprekelia 
FORMOSISSIMA. A large flower of daz¬ 
zling Vermillion scarlet color. It is an 
Amaryllis with, the shape of an Orchid. 
Easily grown in pots. In California, they 
are excellent planted out in the garden. 
Delivered throughout the year. 25c. 
Sternbergia 
LUTEA. Dwarf, bright yellow flowers 
belonging to the Amaryllis family, but 
resembling a Crocus. Blooms profusely in 
TRITONIA LINEATA 
TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA 
August and September from bare bulbs 
and is immediately followed by beautiful 
shiny foliage which lasts throughout the 
winter. Ideal for pot culture or for plant¬ 
ing among stepping stones. Multiplies 
rapidly. 6 in. Summer delivery. $1.50 doz. 
Strelitzia 
REGINA (Bird of Paradise). Beautiful 
flowers which resemble birds about to take 
flight; gayly colored deep blue and orange. 
Banana-like foliage and a lovely subject 
for the conservatory. Does well in large 
pots or tubs, and outdoors in mild cli¬ 
mate. Small plants $1.50 to $3.50; flowering 
size, $5.00 and up. F.O.B. Arcadia. 
Tigridia 
POVONIA (Shell flowers). Mexican bulbs 
of the Iris family. Pleated, palm like foli¬ 
age and very large flowers of vivid colors 
and markings. They bloom all summer and 
even though the individual flowers last 
one day the parade of color will continue 
for three months. Plant the bulbs in 
light sandy loam about three inches deep 
and water well after the plant starts ac¬ 
tive growth till after they have stopped 
blooming. Culture same as for Gladiolus. 
Delivery November to April. Fine mix¬ 
ture. $1.50 doz. 
Tritonia 
CROCATA. A very lovely species from 
South Africa, related to the Freesias and 
Sparaxis, with fiery, orange-red flowers. 
Excellent for cutting. Same culture as for 
Freesia. $1.00 doz. 
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