Sprekelia formosissima superba. We found 
this variety (described and named by Hayward in 
1938 Herbertia) in an old California Garden. 
The flowers are about twice as large as the 
common type, a lighter and more pleasing red 
color. The foliage is evergreen and the flowers 
are so freely produced thruout the year that it 
almost deserves the title of an ever-bloomer. We 
call this the Orchid Amaryllis because of the 
orchid-like shape. Jumbo bulbs, 75c ea. M. 50c. 
Tulbaghia violacea. A _ close relative of 
Agapanthus, but small enough to plant 3 in a 
5” pot. Flowers are mauve to Chinese violet in 
an umbel on 24” stems. Begins soon after 
planting and blooms almost continuously thru 
the year—winter and summer. Foliage has garlic 
odor when bruised. 35c ea. 3 for $1.00. 
The Alliae. This group is now placed in the 
Amaryllis family. Sandy loam is preferred. Do 
“ not add too much leaf mould and no peat as very 
SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA acid soil 1s not SO good. Plant about 2” deep. 
SUPERBA The species Allium are onions and should be 
grown in full sun unless noted. 


Allium flavum, var. pulchellum. One 
of the prettiest and most unusual of the 
ornamental onions. The 15” scapes carry 
an umbel of the _ loveliest lavender 
flowers. I have counted 135 flowers and 
buds in one umbel with more coming on. 
As these develop in succession thru a 
period of several weeks, with no disfigur- 
ing dry flowers to mar their beauty, 
their display is greatly extended. Should 
be planted in spring in cold climates. 
Delivery in mid-winter. 35c ea. 
A. Neapolitanum grandiflorum 
Many flowered umbel of pure white, 
dainty flowers on a tall stiff scape. Very 
pretty and easy. Plant 3 to 5 in a 5” or 
6” pot 1” deep in early fall. Full sun. 
Fine in southern gardens. 3 for 25c. 
$1.00 doz. 
A. Neapolitanum, type. This is the 
unimproved wild plant. Late flowering 
but continues a long time. Interesting to 
plant collectors, and of ornamental value 
also. 10c ea. 
A. sativum. Burbank’s Elephant 
Garlic. This is the largest, -juiciest and 
sweetest garlic and the easiest to peel. It TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA 
often makes solid bulbs about 2” in diam. Others divide into very large cloves. Clusters 
of bulblets form at the base like Gladiolus. The flowers and plants are ornamental in 
the herb garden or border and give a delicious flavor to salads, etc. 15c ea. 
A. Schoenoprasum. True Chives. Lovely little plants with lavender flowers, used 
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