Lycoris aurea 
RADIATA. (Guernsey Lily). Formerly sold 
as Nerine sarniensis and is still listed as such 
in some catalogs, but there is a true nerine by 
that name. A profuse bloomer, especially if the 
bulbs are not disturbed for a number of years. 
Bright rosy-red with gold dust sheen, and very 
long stamens which gives it the common name 
of Spider Lily. $2.50 doz. 
SQUAMIGERA. This is known as the Hurri- 
cane Lily and Hardy Amaryllis. It is perfectly 
hardy in the north if planted 6 inches deep and 
mulched. Flowers large and of a pinkish lilac 
color. 2 feet. $1.50 ea. 
Marica 
Walking Iris 
GRACILIS. One of the South American 
Shell Flowers with long flat leaf-like stems at 
the ends of which several young plants are 
formed. These eventually weigh themselves 
down to the ground and take root. If grown in 
pots they form fine cascades for hanging. The 
flowers are purest white with deep blue stand- 
ards and brown center. They last but a day. One 
of the most popular house plants. Nearly hardy. 
Delivery anytime. 75c ea. 
Milla 
Mexican Spring Stars 
UNIFLORA. A very low growing plant re- 
lated to allium. The flowers are light blue, on 
6 inch stems and blooming over a long period 
of time. Particularly nice for edging or rockery 
Fall delivery. 75c doz. 
Moraea 
African Iris 
An interesting group of bulbous Irids mostly 
from South Africa, many being new to cultiva- 
tion. They all flower in the Spring and show a 
wide range of color, height and habit. They re- 
quire same culture as for freesias, except where 
special direction is given. Summer and Fall de- 
livery. (Also see Dietes. ) 
POLYSTACHIA. Slender plant up to 3 feet 
high with many wiry branches. Flowers pro- 
duced in profusion during winter in California. 
The color is bright lilac with orange eye in the 
center of the outer segments. Blooms can be had 
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Milla uniflora 
throughout the year by making a succession of 
planting about every two months. The bulbs may 
be held in cold storage at 40 degrees. $1.50 doz. 
RAMOSA. Streamside plants requiring plenty 
of water and a very short resting period in sum- 
mer. Blossoms are 2144 inches in diameter, pure 
amber yellow with a yellow oval surrounded by 
dark blue at the base of the falls. Flower stalks 
are 3 to 4 feet high, with many branches. Well 
suited for planting in the flower border. Blooms 
A May and June. Delivery early summer. $1.50 
Oz. 
GLAUCOPIS. See Iris povonia. 
SISYRINCHIUM. See Iris siryrinchium. 
Marica 
gracilis 
