Sisyrinchium 
Plants of the iris family with variously col- 
ored flowers which last only one day, but the 
plants bloom over a long period. They are rec- 
ommended for edgings and for bedding. Deliv- 
ery anytime. $2.50 doz. 
BELLUM. (Blue Eyed Grass.) Common on 
California hillsides. Grows in moist meadows 
and will become dormant when the ground dries 
up but is evergreen where there is a constant 
supply of moisture. Produces quantities of half- 
inch flowers in various shades of blue and 
purple during spring and summer. 
BELLUM, yar. ALBUM. An extremely rare 
pure white form of the above species. 50c ea. 
BERMUDIANUM. Similar to §S. bellum 
and by some considered to be only a dwarf 
variety of it. Grows only six inches high making 
a lovely blue carpet. Ideal for planting in the 
rock garden. 
CALIFORNICUM. (Yellow Eyed Grass.) 
Native of high altitudes in Southern California, 
this pvarerces plant is worthy of a place in the 
garden. The flowers are comparatively large and 
pease yellow. The foliage is light green and 
short. 
STRIATUM. This is very different from 
the other species in habit and appearance. The 
leaves are Eeitoteen| wide and tall, resembling 
an iris, and is evergreen. The flower spikes rise 
to a height of three feet with a columnar head 
a foot high literally covered with creamy yellow 
flowers. Very effective as specimen plants. 
Spathiphyllum 
FLORIBUNDUM. An ideal house or green- 
house plant with everygreen, attractive foliage and 
pure white calla lily like flowers in abundance 
throughout the year. Fine for corsage making. 
Plant in learfmould and fertilize frequently with 
liquid manure. Never allow to become dry. De- 
livery anytime. $2.50 ea. 
GRANDIFLORUM. A much larger species with 
very large greenish-white flower. Small plants 
only $4.00 ea. 
Sprekelia 
Aztec Lily 
FORMOSISSIMA SUPERBA. A large flower 
of dazzling scarlet color, larger and_ brighter 
than the older type plant.’ It is an amaryllid 
from Mexico having a shape similar to a cattleya 
orchid. May be grown in the open sun in the 
gtound or in pots. May be lifted during the 
winter and stored away. Thrives in poor, sandy 
soil. It can be flowered several times a year by 
alternate active growth and rest periods. Deliv- 
ery anytime. 50c ea. 
Stenomesson 
LUTEA. An unusual amaryllid from Peru. 
Tall, strap-shaped glaucous green foliage. The 
umbel of long, tubular flowers are carried on 
2 ft. stems. The flowers are four inches long, 
bright yellow with green tips. Culture same as 
for amaryllis. It is tender and must be pro- 
tected in cold sections. Only a few bulbs are 
available this year. Delivery anytime. $5.00 ea. 
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Sternbergia lutea 
Sternbergia 
Fall Crocus 
LUTEA. A_ dwarf bright yellow amaryllid 
which looks like a crocus. Blooms profusely 
in August-September, the flowers and foliage 
emerging from the ground at the same time. 
It multiplies rapidly forming large, attractive 
color masses in the garden. Hardy and of eas- 
iest culture. Prefers open sunlight. Fall delivery. 
$2.50 doz. 
Streptanthera 
CUPREA. Very much like sparaxis, but of a 
brilliant coppery red color with black markings 
in the center. Blooms in the early spring and is 
quite colorful. Plant in open sunlight and give 
ordinary garden care. They will last for many 
yeats and seed themselves. Fall delivery. $1.50 
oz. 
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. chess 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 
pena Delivery August thru November. $1.50 
0z. 
