damental. We are offering only a few of some very new varieties. We 
especially recommend the use of some of the cheaper sorts for seed parents 
such as Ethel Cave Cole, Los Angeles, Red Charm, Snow Princess, etc. 
Other Bulbs of Iris Family 
Marica gracilis. Walking Iris or Apostle Plant. The fugitive 2” flowers, 
white and blue with yellow and brown marking in center, are lovely. The 
flowers are followed by a small plant at end of scape. These become heavy and 
bend over to ground and take root, thus walking away from mother plant. 
Culture. Give nearly full shade, plenty of water, never drying out. Tender 
tropical but grown in pots in north. Soil should be at least half leaf mould or 
peat. 65c ea. 
LILY FAMILY — Liliaceae 
The type species is Lilium, or true Lily. Many call Crinums, Callas, 
Cannas, or any bulbs “Lilies,” but this is an error. 
Gloriosa. Climbing Lily. The flowers resemble true lilies but surpass most 
of them in their gorgeous beauty and high coloring. They propagate by tubers 
instead of bulbs. The stem is branching and heavy and must be supported. 
Culture. They must have sandy soil, full sun or slight shade, plenty of 
water, perfect drainage. We usually plant before March 1, but sometimes as 
late as May. They need a long season. Plant 4” deep. Horizontal position. In 
the north they may be started early in pots and shifted. Do not break earth 
ball when shifting. 
Gloriosa rothschildiana. It deserves the name Glory Lily. Very vivid colors, 
red with yellow markings, turning later to deep red and then deep rose. 4 to 
6 ft. tall. $1.25 and $2.00 ea. 
OXALIS FAMILY — Oxalidaceae 
From the standpoint of growth habits, there are two types, winter growers 
and summer growers. A few even grow the year around, like Crassipes and 
are evergreen and everblooming. They are low growing plants, very florifer- 
ous and their bright colors are most cheerful. They are so inexpensive that 
you should not deny yourseif the pleasure of growing a full collection. 
The following grow in the summer. They may be grown in pots and if 
Goon shifted to garden in spring. They flower all summer if kept moist 
enough. 
Culture. Plant about 2” deep 2” or 3” apart. Very large bulbs may be 
deeper and farther apart. They may have full sun or half shade but they must 
have some sun and plenty of light for flower production. Flowers close at 
night and on dark days. Keep well watered. They grow well in almost any soil 
but sandy loam full of humus is very favorable. In pots, plant the same dis- 
pouce apart and according to size. Thus a 4” pot may contain from one to 6 
ulbs. 
Oxalis brasiliensis. The bright magenta flowers with a darker throat and 
veins are very attractive. I have not entirely solved the culture of this Brazil- 
ian species. It failed to grow well in the field but persists in a lath house 
where it mysteriously got started. Apparently it will grow the year around 
and probably would be an everbloomer as a house plant. But Calif. winters are 
too cold for bloom and sometimes the foliage disappears. Larger bulbs 75c ea. 
Tiny bulblets, 2 for 15c, 4 for 25c. Stock very small, hence high priced. You 
may be able to find them more reasonably priced. 
0. crassipes. Tuberous rooted. Bright rose flowers. Evergreen and ever- 
blooming and very free blooming. Can be moved any time of year but after 
division, they start slowly, so be patient and do not become indignant because 
I “sent you a dead tuber,” as one “lady” did. 10c ea. $1.00 doz. 
O. crassipes alba. Pure white flowers, 25c ea. $2.00 doz. 
O. Deppei alba. Small white flowers, off-white. Singly they are inconspicu- 
ous but massed they make a lovely deep green mat of clover like foliage. 
Authorities differ in opinion whether this oxalis or white clover is the true 
shamrock. Probably both are. Jumbo bulbs, about right for a 4” pot of “sham- 
rock,” 15c. Medium sizes, 5c ea., 50c doz. Very small bulbs that will do for the 
garden, 30 for $1.00. 
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