S. peruviana. The short scape is terminated by a many-flowered, broad and 
compact raceme. This is the only Scilla that is not hardy in the north but there 
it is a most useful ard easily grown pot bulb. Grow it in a very cool room. It 
needs full sun exposure. Assorted blue tones, 35c. $2.50 doz. White, 50c ea. 
Camassia leichtlinii. Lavender blue to aconite blue. Hardy north or south. 
Close relative of Scilla, with flowers in a spreading raceme on a tall stem. Plant 
4” deep, 4” apart in full sun or slight shade. 25c ea. $2.25 per doz. 
Ornithogalums are closely related to Hyacinths and Scillas. Horticulturally 
there are two groups, tender and hardy, The tender ones are nice subjects for pot 
culture in the north, and for the garden in mild southern climates. They may be 
stored over winter in the north and planted outside very early. 
Ornithogalum arabicum. The showiest species. The round glossy black ovary 
in the center of the white flower is a beautiful contrast. Flowers in a compact 
raceme at top of stem giving the appearance of an umbel. Tender. Easy in pots. 
Jumbo bulbs 25c. L. 20c. M. 15c. §. 10. Use only large bulbs for potting. 
O. caudatum. A familiar pot plant in the north which is commonly but erron- 
eously called “Sea Onion.”’ The foliage and flowers are pretty but not outstand- 
ing. L. 50c7Jumbo, -75c. 
Lachenalias 
Lachenalias, or Cape Cowslips, furnish bright colorful flowers from before 
Christmas to February and later, They are small plants, usually one or two 
leaves. Flower scape 6” to 12” tall, with 12 to 24 tubular flowers about 1” long. 
For early flowers start them early in September and in no case delay beyond 
Jate October to plant. Leaves and stems are sometimes gaily spotted and decora- 
tive. Culture. Easy outside in mild climates and force easily in pots in the house. 
Plant in full sun, 2” deep and 2” apart. Several can be planted in a pot at about 
21%” apart. They may be grown outside or in flats and potted when in full bloom. 
When tops die, dig bulbs and store dry. They rot easily in the ground if moi- 
sture is received when dormant. 
Lachenalia Ada Bryson. Flowers orange yellow, buds and ends of spikes red- 
dish. Blooms late December. Leaves spotted reddish. Bright and attractive. 20c 
ea. $2.00 per doz, 
L. F. W. Burbridge. Flowers most pleasing. An unusual combination of red, 
yellow and chartreuse green tipped with maroon. Maroon spots on leaves and 
stem. Blooms for Christmas. 20¢ ea. $2.00 per doz. 
L. Rector of Cawston. Flowers scarlet, citron and green. Free blooming. 
Leaves spotted red. 15¢ ea. $1.50 per doz. $12.00 per 100. 
One bulb ea. var., 50c. 
Veltheimia 
Veltheimia viridifolia. Neither a picture nor words can accurately portray 
the beauty of this plant. For foliage alone it is superb. The vivid glossy green 
leaves are wavy margined and form a nice rosette. In pots, or in the garden in 
So. Calif. and other mild climates, it is in bloom by Dec. 15 and continues for 
about three months as large bulbs send up two or more spikes. The tubular, 
drooping flowers are dersely placed on a long raccme. The color is a deep rosy or 
purplish pink of ineffable tones not found in any other flowers. 
Culture is very easy. It prefers a sandy soil to which peat or leaf mould has 
been added. In pots the drainage should be perfect. They must be ordered early 
as nothing holds them back. Best to order before Sept. 15 or Oct. 1. 
Specially priced, 50c ea. $6.00 per doz. Extra large bulbs—75c, $1.00 and $1.50 
OXALIS FAMILY. Oxalidaceae 
There are two types, the winter and the summer growing. The summer 
growing species are listed in our spring catalogs. The following are all winter 
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