S. peruviana, white. These are less desirable than the blue but we have just a few 
large to jumbo bulbs for $1.00 ea. 
S. peruviana hybrids. These are improved varieties in a great many shades of 
white, rose, lavender to deep blue. The colors cannot be specified as they are not 
marked. Price $1.25 ea. 
Ornithogalum arabicum. The showiest ornithogalum. 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, 
blooming about Easter. Jumbo bulbs 25c ea. L. 20c. M: 5c. S. 10c. Use only 
large bulbs for potting. 
O. caudatum. A familiar pot plant in the north which is commonly but erroneously 
called “Sea Onion.” The foliage and flowers are pretty but not outstanding. L. 50c. 
Jumbo, 75c. 
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 late October to plant. Leaves 
and stems are sometimes gaily spotted and decorative. 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 2%” 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 moisture is received when dormant. 
Lachenalia pendula superba. Brilliant coral red, tipped green and purple. A red 
flower for Christmas. Top size, 25c. $2.75 doz. 
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 densely 
placed on a long raceme. 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 growers. These 
are the brightest and most vivid of winter flowers for a sunny window or in the garden 
in the south. They give a profusion of bloom over several months period. A bed looks 
like a carpet of solid pink, rose, white, yellow, etc. The flowers are large, some over 
1” diam. 
Culture. Plant about 2” deep, 3” apart. Large bulbs may be farther apart and a 
little deeper. In pots, the smaller may go 6 in a 4” or 5” pot. Use good rich soil, 
altho they will grow in any soil. Give full sun exposure as they open only in full sun 
and close at night. Order and plant early as they begin to sprout even in August. But 
they may be shipped even with long sprouts up to mid-October. 
Oxalis Bowiei. A large plant with bright rose red flowers. 3 bulbs to a 5” pot. 
5c ea. 50c doz. $3.75 per 100. Largest size 10c ea. 
O. cernua. Bermuda Buttercup. Deep golden yellow flowers. Very profuse. 
3 for 10c. 35c doz. $2.50 per 100. Largest size, 10c ea. 
O. Grand Duchess. Low growing plants, but give a profusion of very large flowers 
in three colors. The Pink and the Lavender varieties are 5c ea. 45c doz. $3.00 per 100. 
White 7c ea. 60c doz. $4.00 per 100. Jumbo sizes 10c ea. 
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