Assorted Bulblets. $1.00 per pint. 
Hardy Gladiolus. G. byzantinus, a species. 30” tall. Fls. of dark purple. We have 
before described this as hardy in the north. We sent a few to our revered friend 
A. E. Kunderd of Goshen, Ind., the all-time greatest American gladiolus breeder and 
grower and he confirms this fact. You can grow it in the cold states, year after year, 
without digging. We are making it available at a special price for this fall, 25c ea. 
$2.25 doz. It may be advisable to store at about 40° and plant in spring, for the first year. 
Marica. Long a favorite house plant. See the book, “Enjoy Your House Plants.” 
The blue flowers on a leaf-like scape are pretty. They are followed by small plants that 
bend the scape to soil surface where they take root. This stepping away gives them 
the common names of “Walking Iris’ and “Apostle Plant.” They are hardy only in 
the deep south where they do well in shade of trees. They are fine pot plants in the 
north. Flowering season is Jan. to April but sometimes later. They must have acid soil. 
In pots use very sandy loam, leaf mould and peat, equal parts. 
Marica gracilis. Smallest and earliest. (5” pot.) 75c. 
M. Northiana. Larger, better fls., slow propagator. (7” pot.) $2.00. 
M. Northiana x gracilis hybrids have flowers equal to Northiana. They flower 
as profusely as gracilis and the plants increase more rapidly. Superior to any other 
Marica. $1.50 ea. 
Moraea polystachia. 2 ft. stems produce a multitude of iris-like flowers, violet with 
mauve and yellow in throat. A bed is a stunning sight. They increase rapidly by self- 
sown seed. Hardy in south and middle south to Tenn. In the north grow in a 5” pot, 
sandy soil with leaf mould, full sun. 15c and 25c ea. 
Culture suggestions. Iris reticulata, Moraea polystachia, Sparaxis, Ixias and Babianas 
have similar culture requirements: Full sun exposure. Hardy to at least 28°. Winter 
growers here and hence as pot bulbs they do not like hot rooms. Soil should be sandy 
to drain well and contain much humus which may be leaf mould and/or a little 
peat. All are most desirable pot plants, 6 in a 5” pot. 
Ixia hybrids. Mostly yellow or white, when open. They close at night and on 
dark days. The closed flowers are equally pretty as they are striped like candy kisses, 
but lengthwise. Large, 3 for 25c. 75c doz. Small corms that flower well in outside 
garden, 3 for 20c. 50c doz. : 
Sparaxis hybrids. Richly colored flowers on plants about the size of Freesias. Mostly 
red shades. No perfume. Easier to flower in pots than Freesias, a little hardier in south. 
L. 3 for 20c. 60c doz. Blooming size, 6 for 30c. 40c doz. Use large for pots. 
Babiana hybrids. Mostly blue shades, from intense violet to blue, sometimes almost 
purple. The foliage is plicated or pleated. L. 3 for 25c. 75c doz. Blooming size, 4 for 
25c. 50c doz. 
LILY FAMILY—Liliaceae 
Many call all bulbs, lilies, an error. Included in the Liliaceae are Hyacinths, Tulips, 
Muscari, Ornithogalum, Veltheimia, Scillas, etc. For Callas see Araceae. 
S. peruviana. An ideal bulb for pots as foliage is nice and the flower raceme is just 
above foliage on a short stem and wide and rounded in form. Usually blue flowers but 
we also have a few white. Hardy to N.C. on the east coast, and in Long Island. There was 
a great renewed interest in'these last season. White or blue, 60c. 
Ornitholagum arabicum. A round, glossy black ovary in the center of a pure white 
flower makes a striking contrast at Easter time. Hardy only in south, but in the north they 
are easy in pots and bloom for Easter if planted early and grown in a cool room in good 
sun exposure. Low priced, easy to grow and desirable, early white flowers are a winning 
combination. L. 25c. M. 15c. One to 5” or 6” pot. 
Veltheimia viridifolia. This is one of the most beautiful plants one can grow in a pot. 
The glossy vivid green leaves are wavy margined and form a perfect rosette much like 
a bird’s nest fern. From the center arises a scape with tubular drooping flowers closely 
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