Spring Planted Bulbs
TRILLIUM Top Size “Wake-robin” These North American natives are superb for woodland or wildflow- er gardens. The fleshy rhizomatous roots are not true bulbs, but the plants are wonderful companions for spring- flowering bulbs. Easily recognized for their tripartite form with flowers consisting of 3 petals and 3 sepals, leaves in groups of 3, and even the berry has 3 cells. [Ht: 10"-15", Bl: May/June, Zones: 4 to 8, SSH/SH]
T. erectum #STR23 “Purple Trillium.” Nearly erect 1 to 1½ inch flowers are mahogany-red to purple. Often more than 1 stem per plant.
T. grandiflorum #STR25
Dazzling white flowers set off by lemon-yellow stamens, the flowers often flushing to pink. Deeply veined, twisting foliage creates a lively background for the blooms. One of the few trilliums that will thrive in alkaline soil.
T. luteum #STR27 Pale yellow-green lemon-scented flowers sur- rounded by erect, mottled foliage.
T. recurvatum #STR28
One of the smallest of the sessile species. Above small, mottled, 3 inch green leaves are borne stalkless, upright, deep maroon flowers with clawed petals up to 2 inches long and strongly recurving green sepals. Spreads rapidly and is easy to cultivate. Grow 6 to 12 inches tall.
T. sessile #STR29 Sessile means ‘stalkless’ referring to the flower which sits neatly on the foli- age like something sumptuous being served on a plate. The lovely flowers are deep crimson-maroon framed by pale green leaves richly mottled with darker green markings.
All Trillium are priced per variety: 3 for 10.95 12 for 35.95
6 for 19.95 24 for 64.95
Trillium Offer
Includes 3 plants of each variety offered. #STR30X (15 plants total) 39.95
disappears before the flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Makes a superb cut- flower. Native to the west coastal regions of the United States. Use: border, pot, cut. [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: Jun/Jul, Zones: 5 to 10, S, 125/sq. yd.] 24 for 5.95 96 for 19.95
48 for 10.95 192 for 37.95
TROPAEOLUM TUBEROSUM Size: 12cm/up #STR50 This perennial climbing nasturtium is native to the Andes of Bolivia and Peru. Its 1½ inch, long-spurred flowers held on reddish stems have a tubular form with long red sepals and a cup-shaped formation of petals at their tips. Their color is usually yellow, orange or scarlet with mahogany veining inside. Gray-green foli- age 2 inches long is deeply lobed. Flowers are produced from midsummer well into autumn. The interesting tubers are marbled yellow and maroon. Give the vigorous vines support on a trellis or fence, a warm, sunny location and humus-rich soil.
[Ht: 6'-10', Bl: Summer, Zones: 8 to 10, S, 3/sq. yd.] Each 6.95 3 for 18.95 6 for 34.95
T. tuberosum var. Ken Aslet #STR51 Flowers with red sepals and yellow-orange petals. Highly regarded for early flowering and vigorous growth. Each 7.95 3 for 21.95 6 for 39.95
UVULARIA Top Size “Merrybells” U. grandiflora #SUG01 Native to woodlands of Eastern North America, these slowly-spreading rhizomatous perennials bear tubular, bell-shaped, bright yellow pendant flowers 2 inches long with slightly twisted petal tips. Downward-pointing green leaves 5 inches long are
borne about 6 to 8 inches above the soil line just as the stems fork. Widely planted in Euro- pean gardens, its delicate beauty is a splendid accent amidst shade-lovers such as small ferns, hostas, epimediums and low-growing ground covers. [Ht: 24"-30", Bl: Spring, Zones: 3 to 7, SSH/SH] 3 for 10.95 12 for 35.95
6 for 19.95 24 for 64.95
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TRITELEIA LAXA Size: 6cm/up var. Queen Fabiola #STT01
A medium-sized plant with tubu- lar dark blue to violet upfacing florets borne in loose clusters. The foliage often
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CARACALLA Size: 2½ inch pots “Climbing Shell Plant” #SVG01
Native to tropical regions of South and Central America, these fast-grow- ing vines bear intriguing cream-pink-lavender blooms that curl like snail shells and smell like hyacinths. Prefers hot and humid conditions. [Ht: 18'-20', Bl: Midsummer, Zones: 9 to 10, S] Each 5.95 3 for 15.95 6 for 29.95
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XANTHOSOMA Size: 4 inch pots An aroid grown all over the tropics as a food plant, these elephant ear-like plants are attrac- tive ornamentals for growing in pots or in wet, boggy areas, even in water. Also ideal for a green-
house or conservatory. [Ht: 2'-4', Zones: 9 to 10, S, SSH/SH]
❧ X. aurea var. Lime Zinger #SXA02 Of unknown origin, the bright golden-char- treuse leaves of ‘Lime Zinger’ will knock your socks off, especially when placed amidst darker leaved plants. For best color plant in part sun to light shade. Each 10.95 3 for 29.95 6 for 54.95
ZANTEDESCHIA Size: 2"/up “Calla Lily”, “Arum Lily” Grow Calla Lilies in sun or partial shade, start- ing them in pots indoors for summer flowering. Hardy only in Zones 8 to 10, in colder areas bulbs should be dug in fall and stored in dry peat over winter in a frost-free location.
Z. x aethiopica #SZD01 An impressive calla first exhibited at the Am- sterdam Botanic Gardens in 1687. Evergreen foliage produces large white spathes. Blooms continuously in cool temperatures. Tolerates wet conditions, so it’s great for bogs and pond borders. [Ht: 2½'-3'] Each 5.95 3 for 15.95 6 for 29.95
Z. x Black Star #SZD47
Near black flowers on black stems. Spotted foliage is edged with black. Very special and unique. [Ht: 24"-28"] Each 6.95 3 for 18.95 6 for 34.95
Z. x Callafornia® Bridal Bliss #SZD05
A hybrid of Z. elliotianna x pentlandii with ivory-white blooms 3 to 4 inches deep and 2 to 3 inches wide. Heavily spotted leaves. [Ht: 18"-22"] Each 5.95 3 for 15.95 6 for 29.95
Two inch blooms open with creamy under- tones and turn fiery burgundy-red as they mature. Spotted foliage. [Ht: 16"-25"] Each 5.95 3 for 15.95 6 for 29.95
❧ Z. x Callafornia® Fire Glow™ #SZD14
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