Sparaxis 
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 inches. Delivery July to De- 
cember. 
BLOEM ERF HYBRIDS. A cross between 
Sparaxis and Streptanthera. Flowers larger 
than either parent, and the color combina- 
tions are truly marvelous. Highly recom- 
mended. $1.50 doz. 
Sisyrinchium 
Member of the Iris family and just as 
easy to grow. They require adequate mois- 
ture while growing. Delivery through 
the year. 
BERMUDIANUM. A dwarf form grow- 
ing only three inches high. Makes dense 
tufts and has large, violet flowers through- 
out Spring and Summer. 50c each. 
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-foot 
stems, blooming over a long period of time. 
Attractive as specimen plants to add a 
note of contrast in the border. 50c. 
CALIFORNICUM. Lush green foliage 
and bright yellow flowers. 50c each. 

SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA 
Sprekelia 
Aztec Lily 
FORMOSISSIMA SUPERBA. A _ large 
flower of dazzling vermilion color. It is 
an Amaryllis with the form of an Orchid. 
Easily grown outdoors in California and 
it may be lifted and stored away in the 
winter in cold sections. Plant in a sunny 
location and keep rather dry. 50c each. 
Stenomesson 
VARIEGATA. An unusual Amaryllid 
from Peru. Foliage long, glaucus and strap 
shaped. The umbel usually carries six to 
eight flowers on a 2-foot stem. The flowers 
are tubular, large and 4 inches long. The 
color is orange with a green spot on each 
segment. Culture same as for Hippeastrum. 
Delivery September to December. Supply 
very limited. $2.50 each. “ 
LUTEA. Flowers clear yellow tipped 
paar on the outside of the petals. $5.00 
each. 
Streptanthera 
CUPREA. Brilliant cape bulb. Foliage 
like Tritonia. Flowers open flat. Color, 
brilliant orange-red with violet eye. Hard- 
ier than Freesia and more vivid than 
Sparaxis. Each bulb produces _ several 
spikes of bloom. 6 to 8 inches tall. $1.50 
doz. 
Strelitzia 
Bird of Paradise 
REGINA. Beautiful flowers which resem- 
ble birds about to take flight; gaily col- 
ored deep blue and orange. Banana-like 
foliage and a lovely subject for the con- 
servatory. Does well in large pots or tubs, 
and outdoors in mild climates. Two-year- 
old seedlings, $2.00 each; flowering size, 
$5.00; large plants, $7.50 per fan either 
single divisions or in clumps. 
Tulbaghia 
Pink Agapanthus 
FRAGRANS. A new, robust growing spe- 
cies which is ideal as a house plant. It is 
winter blooming and does not have Allium 
odor. The flower is delightfully fragrant. 
The foliage is about an inch wide and looks 
very much like Amaryllis. So far as we 
know this is the first time this plant is 
offered for sale. The supply is extremely 
limited. $2.50 each. 
VIOLACEA. Beautiful umbels of clear 
mauve flowers, on long, slender stems 24 
inches high. Forms dense clumps with 
evergreen foliage, and with us nearly al- 
ways in bloom. Foliage has garlic odor if 
crushed, and may be used for seasoning. 
Delivery throughout the year. 25c¢ each; 
$2.00 doz. 
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