STRIATUM. This plant forms large 
clumps and resembles an iris when not in 
flower. The creamy yellow flowers are 
produced along the upper half of 3 ft. 
stems, blooming over a long period of 
time. Attractive as specimen plants to add 
a note of contrast in the border. 50c. 
Sparaxis 
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Beautiful South African bulbs producing 
flowers of great brilliance in a variety of 
colors including white, yellow, pink, red, 
lavender and combinations of these colors. 
Culture and habit of growth same as for 
Freesias. 12 in. Delivery July to Dec. 
BLOEM ERF HYBRIDS. A cross between 
Sparaxis and  Straptanthera. Flowers 
larger than either parent, and the color 
combinations are truly marvelous. Highly 
recommended. $1.50 doz. 
GRANDIFLORA HYBRIDS. Very large 
flowers in shades of purple, blue, red, yel- 
low and white. Tall. $1.50 doz. 
MIXED. Varieties, $1.00 doz. 
Sprekelia Formosissima 
A large flower of dazzling vermillion 
searlet color. It is an Amaryllis with the 
shape of an Orchid. Easily grown in pots. 
In California, they are excellent planted 
out in the garden. Delivered throughout 
the year. 25c. 
Straletzia Regina 
BIRD OF PARADISE. Beautiful flowers 
which resemble birds about to take flight; 
gaily colored deep blue and orange. Bana- 
na-like foliage and a lovely subject for the 
conservatory. Does well in large pots or 
tubs, and outdoors in mild climates. Small 
plants, $3.50; flowering size, $5.00 and up. 
F.O.B. Arcadia. 
Streptanthera Cuprea 
BRILLIANT CAPE BULB. Foliage like 
Tritonia. Flowers open flat. Color, bril- 
liant orange-red with violet eye. Hardier 
than Freesia and more vivid than Spar- 
axis. Each bulb produces several spikes 
of bloom. 6 to 8 in. tall. $1.00 doz. 
Tigridia 
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*POVONIA (Shell flowers). Mexican 
bulbs of the Iris family. Pleated, palm- 
like foliage and very large flowers of 
vivid colors and markings. They bloom all 
summer and even though the individual 
flowers last one day the parade of color 
will continue for three months. Plant the 
bulbs in light sandy loam about three 
inches deep and water well after the 
plant starts actual growth till after they 
have stopped blooming. Culture same as 
for Gladiolus. Delivery January to April. 
AZTEC CHIEF. Blazing scarlet petals, 
deep red spots in cup. $1.50 doz. 
BUCCANEER. Scarlet petals, deep or- 
ange cup with maroon spots. $2.00 doz. 
CANARY QUEEN. Petals of soft chrome 
yellow, white cup with faintest spots. 
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Sometimes produces 4, 5, 6, even 8 petals 
creating double effect. $2.50 doz. 
GYPSY MAID. Clear, shining chrome 
yellow petals with maroon spotted center. 
$1.50 doz. 
ROSE KING. Petals fascinating rose, 
varying somewhat in individuals; white 
cup and wine-red spots. $2.00 doz. 
SCARLET GIANT. Scarlet petals. Cup 
of purest orange. Spots entirely eliminat- 
ed. $2.50 doz. 
SUNSET GLOW. Petals almost orange 
in color, streaks of warm scarlet from cup 
to edge of petals. Cup heavily spotted 
deep red. $1.50 doz. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Dazzling, pure 
white petals, immense cup with maroon 
spots. $2.00 doz. 
JUBILEE ASSORTMENT. Assorted hy- 
brids. $1.50 doz. 
Tritonia 
CROCATA. A very lovely species from 
South Africa, related to the Freesias and 
Sparaxis, with fiery, orange-red flowers. 
Excellent for cutting. Same culture as for 
Freesia. In separate colors as follows: 
PINK PRINCESS. Beautiful clear pink. 
75c doz. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE. Flaming orange. 
75c doz. 
SALMON PINK. Soft salmon orange. 
75c doz. 
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