OTHER NEW ITEMS 
Here are three mighty fine bulbs from South Africa: give at least one 
of them a try. 
ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM 
Star of Bethlehem 
The beautiful Star of Bethlehem is something different to grow in a pot for 
Christmas gifts, or home decoration. Numerous star-shaped white flowers 
with jet black centers grow 12" to 16" high with a very pleasant fragrance. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 75c. 
ORNITHOGALUM AUREUM 
Golden Chinkerichee 
Produces clusters of rich apricot yellow flowers touched with orange on sturdy 
[2" stems. They grow well in sun or light shade and are ideal grown as 
pot plants. 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50 
ORNITHOGALUM THYRSOIDES 
Cape Chinkerichee or African Hyacinth 
These bulbs grow fragrant clusters of white flowers on stems 2' to 3! high. 
When cut the flowers stay fresh from 6 to 8 weeks. Plant in sun or light shade, 
Chinkerichee single flowers: 20c for 3: 75c per dozen. 
Chinkerichee double flowers: I5c for one; $1.50 per dozen. 
BLETIA HYACINTHINA 
Hardy bulbous orchid 
These hardy orchids give your garden a touch of mysterious beauty. The 
flowers are perfect little orchids ranging from |" to 2/2'' in diameter, and 
the color varies from pale lavender to a deep orchid. Grow them in shade, 
either in your garden or in pots. They like rotted leaf mould and sand for 
drainage. They may be left in the ground from year to year. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; $5.00 per dozen. 
OUR SPRING MAIL ORDER CATALOGUE WILL FEATURE: 
Tuberous Begonias, Gloxinias, Camellias, Meyer Lemons, and many other 
novel items. Ask for your copy. 
