Dietes 
African Iris 
having rhizomateus 
evergreen foliage are called Dietes. They 
are native to South Africa and belong to 
the iris family. They are hardy in climates 
where the fig can be grown, but elsewhere 
they should be treated as pot plants. Their 
cultural requirements are the same as for iris, 
but are much more tolerant of adverse con- 
ditions. They will grow under any conditions, 
but bloom best in hot sun and under neglect. 
The flower stems on all but D. bicolor are 
perennial and will produce flowers year after 
Moraeas rootstock and 
year if not cut off to the last node. Attrac- 
tive foliage plant. The flowers last only one 
day but are produced continually. Delivery 
anytime. 
BICOLOR. A distinct species with stiff 
light green foliage. The flowers are well 
rounded, yellow with blackish maroon signal 
blotch in the center. Blooms all summer. 
75¢ ea. 
CATANULATA. A _ low growing variety 
with fan-like foliage and prostrate habit of 
growth. Flowers are pure white with lavender 
style branches and yellow beard. May be 
used as a hanging plant but if the flower 
stem is staked it will grow to a height of 
over six feet. 50¢ ea. 
CONTRAST. A fine hybrid with dark 
green foliage, ivory white well rounded flowers. 
Yellow signal blotch and purple style branches. 
75¢ ea. 
IRIDIODES JOHNSONI. A robust grow- 
ing plant very popular locally. Flowers are 
very large, pure waxy white with orange and 
brown signal blotch and large lavender style 
branches. It blooms periodically thruout the 
year. 50¢ ea. 
LEMON DROPS. Large, clear ivory flowers 
with three lemon colored spots in the center. 
$1.00 ea. 
ORANGE DROPS. Identical with the above 
variety but with orange spots intead of lemon. 
$1.50 ea. 

ENCOMIS PUNSTATA 

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Eucomis 
Pineapple Lily 
Interesting bulbous plants from South Africa. 
Large attractive foliage spotted purple on the 
back side. he numerous. small_ whitish 
flowers are produced on the upper half of 
the stem and are surmounted with a rosette 
of leaves similar to a pineapple. They are 
greenhouse subjects except in the warmer 
sections of the country. Grown in any kind 
of soil, and in sun or half shade. Deciduous. 
Don’t be alarmed if the bulb looks like it 
has been mutilated. The cluster of bulbs are 
joined together solidly and do not separate 
like other bulbs; so in cutting them up they 
will show great scares which will not injure 
the bulbs in any way. In planting cover the 
crown of the bulb one inch deep. Winter 
delivery. 
PEDUNCULATA. Leaves dark green, erect, 
lightly spotted purple at the base. The stem 
18 inches tall, raceme about 10 inches, very 
dense, purple in color because of the color of 
the bracts. The flowers tubular at first, upright, 
later opening full into a variety of colors from 
green to pure, glistening white, often marked 
with purple. Crowning leaves 2 inches across, 
deep green widely marginated purple. $1.00 ea. 
PUNCTATA. Flowers creamy white, star- 
shaped with purple center. Leaves dark green. 
Mottled purple underneath. Very fragrant and 
long lived. 30 in. $1.00 ea. 
Gloriosa 
Glory Lily 
ROTHSCHILDIANA. A _ chamring climb- 
ing lily from South Africa. Flowers which 
are produced in summer are large, bright yellow 
with some red at first gradually ageing to 
all red and no _ yellow. They thrive in 
moist sandy soil enriched with humus. Tubers 
may be lifted and stored away for the winter. 
Plant the tuber horizontally six inches deep 
and do not water too much until growth 
starts. Sun or half shade. 4 ft. Delivery 
December to April. $1.50 ea. 

GLORIOSA ROTHCCHILDIANA 
