tubs in the garden in summer and wintered in light basement, soil not too dry. 
The Moraeas are the African representatives of the Iris. They have a 
multitude of lovely and delicate flowers resembling gay butterflies on branch- 
ing wiry stems. Iris-like in appearance. They flower through spring and sum- 
mer, and some will begin even in the fall, and continue through winter if not 
too cold. 
Culture. The bulbs may be planted about 3” deep and 6” apart in fall. 
Do well in full sun or partial shade. They are quite hardy in the south but in 
north the bulbs cannot be planted until very early spring. Obtain bulbs in fall 
and store in cellar. They do well in pots and are very unusual and attractive. 
In the south they are very desirable in the garden, a real ‘‘must have’’ item 
for borders or rock garden. We list only the best species. 
Moraea polystachya. Two foot plant covered with myriads of loveliest 
flowers that look like butterflies. Petals are mauve, penciled with violet and 
have a bright yellow signal blotch or eye. Blooms 6 weeks after planting and 
continues 3 or 4 months. A most desirable new bulb. L.10c. 75c doz. $6.50 
per 100. Smaller blooming size bulbs 50c doz. 
M. ramosa. Similar in appearance but twice as tall and flowers are amber 
yellow with oval of yellow surrounded by dark blue in throat. Stream side 
plant that likes plenty of water. Very beautiful in pots or garden. 15c. $1.50 
per doz. 
M. ramosissima. Very similar to M. ramosa but blooms one month later 
and flowers are amber yellow with oval of lemon yellow with a dark line 
around, at base of falls. Has dark spots on claw. 15c ea. $1.50 doz. 
M. tristis. Flowers 14%” across and desirable for their most unusual color. 
Olive green and grey, with small yellow, violet edged blotch at base of outer 
segments. Plant is 1’ to 114’ tall, a nice size for pots or rock gardens. 15c ea. 
Dietes. This genus also belongs to the Moraea tribe, in fact they have only 
recently been removed from the Moraea and given a new generic name. Dietes 
differ from Moraea in having a rhizome, similar to Bearded Iris, and sword- 
like leaves. Flowers are very much like those of Moraea, borne on long, wiry 
stems thruout summer into winter. Culture like Iris. 
Dietes catanulata. Low growing species with waxy white flowers on a tall, 
perennial stem. 50c ea. 
D. Oakhurst hybrids. New hybrids that soon make large clumps that are 
very ornamental in the garden. Flowers freely in summer with a few most of 
the time in winter. 2” flowers on 4’ stems. $1.00. 
D. iridioides. White with yellow and blue markings. 25c ea. 
D. iridioides Johnsonii. Flowers are about twice the diameter of the type 
variety above. Plant more robust. True variety. 50c. 
Homeria collina belongs to the Moraea tribe. There are one or two long 
leaves from the base of which arises a 24” graceful stem with orange flowers 
that last but one day, but so plentifully produced that there is a succession for 
at least six weeks. Culture like Moraea. Hardy in south. In the north the 
bulbs may be planted in the spring but must be purchased in fall and stored in 
a cool cellar to retard growth. 6c ea. 50c doz. 
LILY FAMILY. Liliaceae 
The type species is the Lilium or true Lily. Many call any bulbous flower 
a lily. Crinums, Callas, Cannas, though often called Lilies are not. 
Lilium. The Lily is considered as one of nature’s most beautiful creations 
and hybridizers have accomplished little in its improvement. Their culture is 
not difficult. They should be moved in late fall or winter, and before new 
growth begins. Lily bulbs are better if not stored dry for more than a very 
short period. When possible we furnish bulbs recently dug and with living 
roots attached. Plant 4” to 6” deep at once. The best soil is a deep and well 
drained sandy loam. It is best to place a handful of sand under bulb and 
another around it. Reasonably rich soil is good but use no manure or fertilizer 
when planting. Leaf mould, well decayed and well mixed with soil is good 
for them. The ideal situation is among shrubs or plants that shade the ground 
and keep their feet cool. But the tops like to rear themselves into full sun- 
light in order to keep their heads warm. Lilies need mildly acid soil. All may 
