THYRSIOIDES FLORA PLENA — A 
strong growing variety that is unexcelled 
for cutting. Many full double creamy white 
flowers on the upper half of a 2 ft. spike. 
$1.50 doz. 
Oxalis 
GRAND DUCHESS. Lovely spring bloom- 
ing bulbs with shamrock-like foliage and 
large flowers that open wide during day 
time. Both the foliage and flowers close up 
at night. They are excellent subjects for 
pot culture and may be planted in the open 
in California where it grows without any 
particular attention. Supplied in three sepa- 
rate colors of rose, lavender, and white. 
Delivery summer and fall. 60c doz. 
Pancratum 
MARITANUM (Peruvian Daffodil). A 
highly useful bulbous plant with narrow, 
strap-shaped evergreen foliage. The flowers 
are borne in clusters of 4 to 6, pure white 
in color, deliciously fragrant and similar to 
Ismene in shape to which it is closely re- 
lated. They may be grown in pots in the 
colder sections. 15 inches. 25ce. 
Pasithea 
CAERULEA. An exceptionally pretty plant 
recently introduced from Chile. Many very 
bright deep blue flowers, 1 inch in diam- 
eter and with yellow stamens ona 8 to 5 
ft. stem with many small branches. Green 
foliage not very conspicuous. Flowers re- 
tain their color for several days after clos- 
ing. Rlooms from late winter to late spring 
in California. Very useful in the garden and 
as a cut flower. Should be planted where 
it can remain undisturbed. Plant consists 
of a modified crown and small round tubers 
joined together and to the crown by very 
thin, fibrous roots. New and old vplants 
should be started in early fall and kept 
well watered until late in spring. Must be 
thoroughly dried out during the summer. 
Does best in well-drained loam soil. Re- 
quires very little fertilizer. Can also be 
grown in large pots under glass, but MUST 
BE KEPT AT 45 TO 50 DEGREES AT 
NIGHT. Small dormant plants for delivery 
in late summer. Supply limited this year. 
35c. 
Rohdea 
JAPONICA. A highly ornamental foliage 
plant well suited for pot culture and useful 
as a house plant. The leaves are 83 inches 
wide and 12 to 18 inches long, growing 
from an Iris-like rhizome. The white incon- 
spicuous flowers are followed by clusters of 
large, bright red berries which are held for 
a few months. These plants come from 
China and Japan where they are highly 
prized. Give them the same culture as you 
would any house plant. In warm sections 
they may be planted in a shady location 
in the open. We have several varieties, but 
have not been able to identify their names, 
but will list them according to the mark- 
ings of the leaf. 
No. 1—Plain green leaves. $1.00. 
No. 2——Leaves narrowly edged cream. 
$1.50. 
No. 3——Leaves heavily variegated yel- 
low. $2.00. 
No. 4——Leaves widely edged white, tall. 
$2.00. 
No. 5—Leaves green with the midrib 
prominently crested and variegated. (Multi- 
folia). $2.50. 
Delivery throughout the year. 
Polianthes Tuberosa 
(Tuberose) 
The tall spikes of waxy white flowers 
have the heaviest, sweetest perfume in the 
garden. The bulbs should be lifted before 
the frosts and not planted again until after 
warm weather has set in. 
DOUBLE PEARL. 15c each; $1.00 doz. 
MEXICAN EVERBLOOMING. Green 
leaves. 15c each; $1.00 doz. 
MEXICAN EVERBLOOMING. Variegated 
leaves. 15c each; $1.00 doz. 
MIXED VARIETIES. 85Sc doz. 
Schizostylis 
Kaffir Lily from South Africa. Rhizo- 
matous roots. Not hardy but soon makes 
fine clumps in milder climates, blooming 
in late summer and fall. May be lifted and 
potted in late summer and, by retarding, 
flowers may be had over a long period. 
Likes partial shade and plenty of moisture 
during the summer. Cuts well. Delivery 
February to May. 
COCCINEA. A handsome plant with 
bright green leaves 15 to 20 inches high 
and 2 ft. spikes with 8 to 10 crimson- 
scarlet flowers 114 to 2 inches in diameter. 
Fine for cutting and very useful in the 
border because it blooms when other peren- 
nials are scarce. 15c. 
MRS. HEGERTY. Recent introduction 
from Ireland. Similar to COCCINEA in 
every respect except the color of the flow- 
ers. These are a true, clear pink, a color 
that is seldom found in the garden in the 
fall. 15c. 

SCILLA PERUVIANA 
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