Tritonia 
SQUALIDA. These are similar to freesia in 
habit and appearance, but hardier and bloom 
in May. The colors vary from white thru all 
shades of pink and salmons to intense orange, 
often with markings of yellow in the center on 
deeper colored ground. These flowers are charac- 
terized by six transparent ‘“‘windows’’ in them. 
Plant in late fall or early winter in any garden 
soil. They like plenty of sunlight and adequate 
moisture while in active growth but need dry- 
ing out after the leaves have died down. They 
may be lifted and stored away after becoming 
eee Delivery August thru November. $1.50 
Oz. 
*Tulbaghia 
A genus related to the Agapanthus and the 
Allium, and half way between in its character- 
istics. They are easily grown under any garden 
conditions except that they flower best in open 
sunlight. They are evergreen but will lose their 
foliage in temperatures below 25 degrees above 
zero. They may be lifted and dried during the 
winter and replanted in the spring, or may be 
grown in pots and the pots brought under pro- 
tection. They are nearly everblooming and bear 
guantities of lavender flowers. Delivery anytime. 
FRAGRANS. (Pink Agapanthus). Wide 
glaucus leaves less than a foot high. The 
lavender flowers are closely packed on_ the 
umbels and are very fragrant. There is no odor 
to the foliage. An exceptional plant for pot cul- 
ture in the house because of its fragrant flowers 
and its winter blooming habit. $1.00 ea. 
VIOLACEA. (Society Garlic). A wonderful 
plant for the garden. Evergreen and blooms ten 
months of the year. Not recommended as a 
house plant or for cutting because of the strong’ 
garlic odor of the plant, but is recommended 
for seasoning as it is edible. We suggest mass 
planting in the South. 25c ea., $2.00 doz, $12.00 
per 100. 
Tulipa 
(Wild Tulips) 
Those of you that have never experienced the 
thrill of growing these wildlings do not know 
what you are missing. The great diversity of 
form, size and color among its members 1s 
something to marvel at. They are far more in- 
teresting than the hybrid forms and much less 
difficult to grow. In Southern California they 
may be left undisturbed in the ground for manv 
years and they will do better each succeeding 
year. Try a few this season. Delivery September 
to January. $1.50 doz. 
CLUSIANA. (Candystick Tulip). A charm- 
ing and graceful early tulip of easiest cultural 
requirements. Once planted in the garden they 
will take care of themselves and. grow and 
bloom in spite of everything. Flowers white 
with red stripe on the outside of each petal 
and purple in the center of the flower. 18 to 2: 
inches tall. Fine for cutting. 
FOSTERIANA, RED EMPEROR. — Combt- 
nation of scarlet and vermilion with black and 
yellow center. Tall grower and the largest flower 
of any tulip. 
KAUFMANIANA. (Water Lily Tulip). An 
early dwarf variety with large flowers. The color 
is creamy yellow stained red outside and deep 
yellow inside. Very effective in the rock garden. 
COLLECTION of 25 bulbs in five varieties 
separately labelled and packed in Holland. $2.75. 
31 
Urginea 
Sea Onion 
MARITIMA. This plant has huge _ bulbs 
eventually weighing many pounds, which have 
medicinal value. It is the Red Squill of com- 
merce and is used for extracting emetics and 
making rodent poisons. The long recimes of 
white flowers appear in July before the leaves. 
The* cultural requirements are the same as for 
brunsvegia rosea. Delivery July to September. 
$1.00 ea. 
Vallota 
Scarborough Lily 
PURPUREA. A South African amaryllid of 
exquisite beauty. The leaves are long, ever- 
green, dark green stained purple at the base, 
It is alate’ summer: bloomer and carries an 
umbel that.is:as large as that™ of -clivia), but 
much more intense in color. It may be grown 
outdoors in California and Florida but has to 
be treated as pot plants elsewhere. It must be- 
come crowded and rootbound to flower well, so 
do not be too anxious to divide it or take the 
bulblets off the mother bulb. It resents being 
disturbed in this manner. Plant in a_ well 
drained, moist, shady location in soil rich in 
humus. Our stock is very limited. Delivery any- 
time. Large bulbs $2.50 ea., smaller bulbs $1.50 
ea; 
Vanda 
The blue orchid 
COERULEA. The loveliest of the blue or- 
chids, and very easy to grow if the night tem- 
peratures are kept warm. Ideal glasshouse 
plant requires plenty of light. We offer large 
plants, bare root. They may be planted in 
gravel and fed or planted in osmunda fiber. 
$8.00 ea. 
Vallota purpurea 
