RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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HYPOXIS *hirsuta — The grassy foliage 
makes a fine foil for the clusters of 
shiny yellow stars which spring out 
in April and May, and if given a little 
shade, continue on into autumn. Will 
grow almost anywhere; sun or shade or 
any soil, with fair drainage. 8 inches. 
25c each. 
INCARVILLEA delavayi — Large rich rose 
Gloxinia-like flowers on 24 to 30 inch 
stems, June to Aug. The pinnate foliage 
is also very attractive. 25c and 50c each. 
IRIS bulbous species— Should be planted in 
the fall. For later delivery we have some 
out of pots, for which please add 15c per 
bulb. 
♦histrioides major — A very rare species 
with large bright blue flowers on 3 to 5 
inch stems, during Feb. and March. A 
light, well-drained soil, full sun. 50c each. 
Iris reticulata 
♦reticulata —The violet-scented Iris. Bril¬ 
liant deep purple flowers with golden 
blotch, on 6 inch stems. Plant 3 inches 
deep in any light, un-manured soil, which 
is well-drained. Also a fine pot plant, 3 
to 5 bulbs in a pot. 25c each. 
♦reticulata Cantab — This form has pale 
blue standards and pale violet-blue falls, 
with a golden orange crest. Culture as 
preceding. 75c each. 
♦Sindpers —A beautiful hybrid, with light 
green foliage and flowers of turquoise- 
blue of the best Gentiana farreri and a 
bright golden crest. Blooms with Iris 
reticulata, being of the same height. 
Quite hardy, but should have some pro¬ 
tection or shelter to do its best in th© 
open. Light sandy soil, well-drained, with 
lime rubble. 75c and $1.00 each. 
tuberosa — A very odd, exceptionally early 
fragrant species, with apple green flow¬ 
ers having a lip of velvety blackish pur¬ 
ple. 12 in. Tubers best planted in late 
fall or very early spring. 25c each. 
OXALIS *adenophylla — Crinkly, grey-green 
leaves among which nestle all through 
the summer huge goblets of lilac-pink, 
darkening to crimson at the base. A 
light, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant 
in autumn, delivery of bulbs being made 
from Sept, to Dec. Dormant bulbs, 25c 
each. Plants in spring, 50c each. 
♦bowiei —Bold trifoliate leaves and large 
rose-red flowers all summer and fall, on 
6 inch stems. It is impossible to move 
this species after it has started to grow, 
so order in early fall. Delivery, Sept, to 
Nov. 25c each. 
OXALIS —Perfect drainage is essential if you 
would be successful with these plants. 
♦enneaphylla — Rare species from the 
Falkland Isles. Silvery grey leaves, which 
are pleated and cut. The chaste white 
funnel-like flowers are borne on very 
short stems all summer. Bulbs should 
be planted in fall, in rich soil, with good 
drainage. Seems to prefer a little shade 
in our dry air, while along coast, or 
where it is more or less moist, does best 
in full sun. $1.00 each. 
♦enneaphylla rosea —The more rare pink 
flowering form of the preceding species. 
For best color, give a little shade during 
hot summer months. $1.25 each. 
♦lobatus —A very choice and rare species 
from Chile. The green leaves appear in 
the spring and then die down a few 
weeks later. Then in August up they 
come again with lovely golden yellow 
flowers, on 2 inch stems. The bulbs may 
be planted during late spring or early 
summer, in a warm, well-drained soil, in 
full sun. Stock very limited. $1.25 each. 
This species requires a little protection 
during the winter in very cold weather. 
♦magellanica —From Patagonia and reason¬ 
ably hardy. Somewhat invasive but not 
difficult to manage. Bronzy carpets of 
Shamrock leaves, studded with huge 
pearly goblets. 25c each. 
