Culture similar to Freesias. Rich sandy loam preferred, little or no shade. 
2” deep, 2” or 3” apart. Plant early Sept., but Oct. will do. Early planting gives 
earlier and better flowers. They may be grown in flats in north or garden in 
south until in bloom then potted. A small pot is an ideal gift especially at 
Christmas. When tops die, dig bulbs and store dry. They rot easily when dor- 
mant if left in ground that receives any moisture. We offer the best three 
hybrids. 
Lachenalia Ada Bryson. Flowers orange yellow, buds and ends of spikes 
reddish. Blooms late Dec. Leaves spotted reddish. Bright and attractive. 20c ea. 
$2.00 per doz. 
L. F. W. Burbridge. Flowers most pleasing. An unusual combination of 
red, yellow and chartreuse green tipped with maroon. Maroon spots on leaves 
and stem. Blooms for Christmas. Special price, 20c ea. $2.00 per doz. 
L. Rector of Cawston. Flowers scarlet, citron and green. Free blooming. 
Leaves spotted red. 15c ea. $1.50 per doz. $12.00 per 100. 
L. Assorted varieties. Those listed and others. 15c ea. $1.25 per doz. 
VELTHEIMIA 
Veltheimia viridifolia. Neither a picture nor words can accurately portray 
the beauty of this plant. For foliage alone it is superior. The vivid green leaves 
are wavy margined and form a nice rosette. In pots, or in the garden in So. 
Calif. and other mild climates, it is in bloom by Dec. 15 and continues for about 
three months as large bulbs send up two or more spikes. The tubular, droop- 
ing flowers are densely placed on a long raceme. The color is a deep rosy or 
purplish pink of ineffable tones not found in any other flowers. 
Culture is very easy. It prefers a sandy soil to which peat or leaf mould 
has been added. In pots the drainage should be perfect. They must be ordered 
early as nothing holds them back. Best to order before Sept. 15 or Oct. 1. 
Specially priced, for the cost of two hyacinths. It’s worth ten. 50c ea. 
$6.00 per doz. Extra large bulbs, 75c, $1.00, and $1.50 ea. 
OXALIS FAMILY. OXALIDACEAE 
There are two types, the winter and the summer growing. The summer 
growing species are listed in our spring catalogs. The following are all winter 
growers. These are the brightest and most vivid of winter flowers for a sunny 
window or in the garden in the south. They give a profusion of bloom over 
several months period. A bed looks like a carpet of solid pink, rose, white, 
yellow, etc. The flowers are large, some over 1” diam, 
Culture. Plant about 2” deep, 3” apart. Large bulbs may be farther apart 
and a little deeper. In pots, the smaller may go 3 to 6 in a 4” or 5” pot. Use 
good rich soil altho they will grow in any soil. Give full sun exposure as they 
open only in full sun and close at night. Order and plant early as they begin 
to sprout even in Aug. 
Oxalis Bowiei. A large plant with bright rose red flowers. 3 bulbs to a 5” 
pot. 5c ea. 50c doz. $3.25 per 100. 
O. cernua. Bermuda Buttercup. Deep golden yellow flowers. Very profuse. 
3 for 10c. 35c doz. $2.50 per 100. 
O. Grand Duchess. Low growing plants but give a profusion of large flowers 
in three colors. The pink and the lavender varieties are each 3 for 10c. 35c 
doz. $2.75 per 100. White, 5c ea. 50c doz. $4.00 per 100. 
O. hirta. Has a spreading leafy stem. Large deep rose flowers. Very fine in 
pots or hanging baskets. 5c ea. 50c doz. $3.00 per 100. 
Oxalis Special. The bulbs offered in this lot are assorted in size but some 
are small. They will all flower well. Some are accidentally mixed, others are 
surplus, but as long as the stock lasts we see that at least one of each variety is 
included. Most of the bulbs will be Bermuda Buttercup and Grand Duchess. 
Price 40 for $1.00. 
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