HAEMANTHUS COCCINEUS 
“Blood flower.” One of a large group of tropical 
and sub-tropical bulbs of the Amaryllis family all 
of which are interesting and curious and some very 
showy. This variety has two bright green opposite 
leaves 3 to 5 inches wide and one to two feet long 
lying flat on the ground, growing in the winter. 
The single bright red flower appears in the fall be- 
fore the leaves. It is a large cluster or umbel 2 to 
4 inches across composed of many small flowers 
closely placed. Stem 6 to 9 inches high, green 
heavily spotted with red. General appearance 
striking and curious. 
$1.00 each. 
IRIS AUREA 
Color a rich golden yellow, tall growing like 
I. ochroleuca. Makes a fine mass where a high 
key is needed. Excellent for cutting. August 
delivery. 
Clumps, 3 for $1.00 
IXIA 
Recent introductions from South Africa with much 
better form and habit of growth are a fine addition 
to this group, of which some of the less desirable 
varieties have been available for many years. 
These new kinds have the same cultural require- 
ments as the older forms but are so superior that 
they will hardly be recognized as ixias and are sure 
to earn recognition when known. 
I. Bloem Erf 
Recently introduced hybrid from S. Africa, quite 
different from other ixias. Blooms in late spring. 
Wiry stem 4 to 5 feet tall with 20 to 40 open 
flowers in a raceme at the top with several smaller 
flowering branches below. Color varies from pure 
white through shades of pink overlaid with a bluish 
tinge. Excellent for cutting. 
$5.00 per 100 75e per 2 
I. imcarnata 
A distinct novelty recently introduced from S. 
Africa. Light blue, bell-shaped flowers on slender 
stems 18 to 24 inches tall. Flowers do not close 
at night like other ixias. Has a strong, very pleas- 
ant, freesia-like fragrance. Blooms early in Santa 
Barbara and cuts well. 
$10.00 per 100 $1.35 per 12 
LACHENALIA 
Cape bulbs new to this country but long known 
in England under the name of Cape Cowslip. 
These bulbs are especially useful for flo:ists’ work 
as they can be grown in flats or in the field and 
shifted into pots or baskets when in full bloom. 
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