Arrhenatherum 
Variegated Oat Grass 
BULBOSUM VARIEGATUM. Also known as 
Rattlesnake grass, this ribbon-like grass has about 
equal areas of pure white and green in the 
leaves. It grows from a tuberous root that looks 
like a string of beads. It grows in dense clumps 
and is ideal for edging and pots. Becomes dor- 
mant for a short time in August. Delivery any- 
time. Hardy. $1.00 doz. 
Asparagus 
Asparagus Fern 
DEFLEXUS. An extremely graceful form of 
A. Scandens with long sprays of feathery foliage. 
Fine for pot culture, as a hanging plant or as a 
climber on a wire fence. It is not particular as 
to soil or exposure and anyone can grow it any- 
where. Delivery any time. $1.00 ea. 
Babiana 
Baboon Flower 
MIXED. Freesia-like flowers of various shades 
of blue, purple and rea. Pleated foliage. Cul- 
ture same as for freesia and similar South African 
bulbs. Fine for the rock garden. Fall delivery. 
$1.00 doz. 
Boussingaultia 
Madeira Vine 
BASELLOIDES. A hardy tuberous climber. A 
fast grower that will cover a large area in one 
season. Bright green heart shaped leaves and 
numerous tassels of pure white flowers in Au- 
gust. Deciduous. Fall and winter delivery. $1.00 
oz. 
Bowiea 
African Sea Onion 
VOLUBILIS. A curiosity from South Africa 
that is not like any other plant I know of. The 
succulent green bulb rests on top of the ground. 
When watered a twining green shoot grows to a 
height of several feet which is a leafless inflor- 
escence bearing numerous green flowers, and _ be- 
cause of its green color it also serves the function 
of the absent leaves. Use sandy soil and do not 
water too much. Will grow in sun or shade. De- 
livery anytime. $1.50 ea. 
Brodiaea 
Bulbs native to the Pacific coast with sev- 
eral slender leaves near the ground and _ stiff 
slender stems bearing heads a attractive flow- 
ers of great lasting quality when cut. They are 
hardy and naturalize readily when allowed to do 
so. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Fine for 
the rock garden. Plant about 4 inches deep. 
Delivery late Summer and Fall. $1.25 doz. 
GRANDIFLORA. The Harvest Brodiaea. The 
large umbels of violet colored, satiny flowers 
have heavy substance and last a long time when 
cut. Late Blooming. 12 inches high. 
IXIOIDES. The Golden Brodiaea. Bright 
golden flowers veined brown on eight-inch stems. 
Very attractive when planted close together. 
LAXA. Ithuriel’s Spear. Very large heads _ of 
bright blue flowers on tall, straight stems. Highly 
recommended. 
Brunsvegia rosea hyb. 
Brunsvigia Rosea 
Naked Lily 
This name for the older name of Amaryllis 
belladonna seems to have taken root for the 
present so we will use it from now on. South 
African amaryllid blooming in July-August  be- 
fore the leaves appear. Although it is fairly 
hardy and might survive temperatures down to 
zero it is primarily a winter grower and in the 
colder sections when planted outdoors it does 
not have a long enough season of active leaf 
growth and for that reason fails to flower. In 
such locations it should be treated as a pot plant 
and grown in a glasshouse or conservatory dur- 
ing the winter. Plant shallow in warm sections 
and in an open sunny spot. Summer and fall 
delivery. 
ROSEA. Pure white flowers edged pink. Fra- 
grant. 75c ea. 
MULTIFLORA HYBRIDS. Tall stemmed and 
many flowered hybrids in a wide range of col- 
ors, all with very large fragrant flowers. Fine 
for cutting. $1.00 ea. 
Bromelia 
Heart Aflame 
BALANSE. A_ large growing _ terrestrial 
bromeliad with well armored leaves which event- 
ually grow to a diameter of four feet in the 
garden and half that size in pots. The inflor- 
escence is a column of pinkish flowers three feet 
high, but while the plant is in bloom all of the 
inner leaves turn a brilliant flame color and the 
plant becomes a most brilliant sight. After flow- 
ering the leaves turn back to green again and 
the edible fruit develops. Plant in the hottest 
and sunniest spot in the garden, away from 
playing children, Delivery anytime. Small plants, 
5.00 ea. 
