Bletilla hyacinthina 
Bletilla 
The most easily grown of all terrestrial orchids, 
with pretty flowers and interesting pleated foliage. 
It is reputed to be hardy in all sections of the 
country except the coldest parts, where it will 
winter well with straw eras 
Plant in full sunlight or partial shade in 
sandy soil and give ordinary garden care. It is 
also useful for growing in pots and as a house 
plant. It becomes dormant in winter. Fall and 
winter delivery. 
HYACINTHINA. Amethyst flowers on 15- 
inch stems. Fine for cutting. 50c ea. 
HYACINTHINA ALBA. A white flowering 
Sous usually with a bluish tint in the center. 
DG ea. 
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. 
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 
paras children. Delivery anytime. Small plants, 
.00 ea. 
12 
Brodiaea 
Pacific coast with sev- 
eral slender leaves near the ground and stiff 
slender stems bearing heads of 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. 
Bulbs native to the 
CAPITATA. California Hyacinth. Slender 
stems a foot high capped with a close cluster of 
violet-blue flowers. 
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. 
LACTEA. Umbels of milky white flowers with 
green midribs. 2 ft. Fine for cutting. 
LAXA. Ithuriel’s Spear. Very large heads of 
bright blue flowers on tall, straight stems. Highly 
recommended. 
MULTIFLORA. Dense umbels of purple-violet 
flowers carried on three-foot stems. 
PEDUNCULARIS. The white flowers are car- 
ried on very long pedicels forming large umbels. 
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- 
eke Deciduous. Fall and winter delivery. $1.00 
Oz. 
Calanthe 
Another fine terrestrial orchid that is nearly 
hardy. It will survive temperatures to near zero. 
It has broad pleated foliage and large flowers on 
robust 15-inch stems. Although we deliver top 
size bulbs it may not bloom the first year, but 
the lovely flowers are worth waiting for. 
STRJIATA SIEBOLDINI. When well estab- 
lished it makes large clumps and a mass of large, 
bright yellow fragrant flowers. Blooms April- 
May. $1.00 each. 
DISCOLOR. Same _ habit as_ striata but 
hardier and the flowers are combination of white, 
greenish and purplish colors. A nice companion 
plant for the above variety. 75c ea. 
Calostemma 
PURPUREA. A _ rare Australian amaryllid 
which flowers in August before the leaves. About 
a dozen rosy purple flowers of a_ narcissus-like 
form on a tall stem. Unusual and _ attractive. 
Prefers sandy soil rich in humus, and open sun- 
light. May be grown in pots. Try a few. Sum- 
mer delivery. 50c ea. 
