SPARAXIS 
The most vividly colored flowers of the spring blooming bulbs, 8” to 12” 
tall. Flowers large. Culture like Ixias. Grow in pots like Freesias or outside 
in the south. Assorted Colors in which a vivid red or crimson predominates 
and is the best. 5c ea. 40c doz. Light colors, 5c ea. 40c doz. 
Sparaxis—Streptanthera or Bloem Erf Hybrids. Like large Sparaxis in a 
great variety of colors and twice as tall. Very fine. 10c ea. 75c¢ doz. 
TRITONIA 
Tritonias are very close to Freesias. They are taller and flowers are larger. 
The culture is the same except that being larger a little more space is given. 
You can plant 214” apart in double row and 24” deep. They may be grown in 
the house but also like Freesias they must have sun. 
Prince of Orange. Looks like a huge orange Freesia. 3 for 10c. 35c doz. 
$2.25 per 100. 
STREPTANTHERA CUPREA 
Recently introduced elose relative of Tritonia. Flowers brilliant orange 
red, very vivid. Hardier than Freesia, same culture. 5c ea. 50c doz. 
IXIA 
Ixias grow about 2’ to 5’ tall. They have long wiry stems and are nice for 
cutting. Altho the flowers close at night and on dark days, the long closed buds 
are nicely colored and are attractive either closed or open. 
Culture. Ixias are tender bulbs and in colder climates can be planted in 
the early spring. If planted in protected situations and well mulched in the 
fall the bulbs will survive most climates. 
In the north they may also be grown in a cold frame or in pots in the 
house or greenhouse. Give full sun. In mild climates in the south, plant early 
and not later than Nov. 
Plant about like Freesias but allowing more room, 12 to the foot in a 
double row. Use no animal fertilizer. 
Ixia Bloem Erf Hybrids. Quite distinct and different from ordinary sorts. 
Height 4’ to 5’. White to pink with lavender and bluish tones. Flowers do not 
close at night. The slender spikes are lovely in bouquets. Bloom in the late 
spring. 7c ea. 60c doz. 100 for $4.90. 
Mrs. Cleveland’s. Variety unknown; so labeled at present in memory of 
one who grew them. Color creamy white. When closed the flowers are like a 
long slender ovoid, each creamy petal crimson striped thru the center. Lovely 
in bouquets or garden. Jumbo bulbs 6c ea. 50c doz. $3.50 per 100. Large bulbs 
35c doz. $2.50 per 100. 
Dutch Hybrids. The colors range thru white, yellow, lavender, pink and 
red tones. Very fine. 10c ea. $1.00 per doz. 
Red. This is probably Lapeyrousia crueta. Sometimes called scarlet Freesia. 
Not as tall and blooms later. 5c ea. 40c doz. 
BABIANA 
Related to Freesias, Tritonias, etc., but quite distinct in appearance. 
Usually 8” or 10” tall, with pretty plaited leaves. Bloom in early spring. Cul- 
ture like Freesias. Lovely in pots. Plant 6 in a 4” pot for a sunny window. 
Outside for edgings and rock gardens. 
Babiana Hybrids. Fine mixture of shades of pink, red and blue, the blue 
predominating. 5c ea. 50c doz. $4.00 per 100. 
MARICA GRACILIS 
Marica gracilis. Walking Iris or Apostle Plant. Beautiful but fugitive 2” 
flowers of white and blue with yellow and brown markings in center. Sword 
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