Spring Planted Bulbs
ROSCOEA Top Size
These tuberous pe- rennials are found in the meadows, slopes and partially forested areas of the Hima- layas and China, cultivated for their unusual hooded, orchid-like flowers. Arching, wavy-edged green leaves sheath their stems. Roscoeas thrive in cool climates and are a rare treat
in woodland gardens, damp, shady borders or rock gardens.
[Ht: 10"-15", Bl: July-Sept, Zones: 6 to 9 (5 with protection), SSH/SH]
❧ R. auriculata #SRS03
Rich purple, long-tubed flowers 1½ inches across are produced in the upper leaf axils. Native to Nepal, India. Each 9.95 3 for 27.95 6 for 49.95
❧ R. auriculata beesiana #SRS04 A lovely cross between R. cautleoides and
R. auriculata. Creamy yellow hooded petals around a yellow lip are variably speckled and veined with violet-pink, the color becoming more intense as the blooms age. Each 9.95 3 for 27.95 6 for 49.95
❧ R. auriculata beesiana alba #SRS01 A hybrid of R. purpurea and possibly
R. cautleoides bearing creamy-yellow to ivory orchid-like blooms. Each 10.95 3 for 29.95 6 for 54.95
❧ R. purpurea Brown Peacock #SRS05 A low growing form sporting pale rosy-violet
flowers accented with tubes and hoods of darker rose. Stems are streaked and striped with brownish red. Each 24.95 2 for 47.95 4 for 91.95
Roscoea Collection Includes 1 each of R. auriculata, R. auricu- lata beesiana, R. auriculata beesiana alba and R. purpurea Brown Peacock. #SRS12X (4 bulbs total) 45.95
SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS Top Size
“Bloodroot” #SSA01 A mysterious, beautiful plant native to North America’s woodlands. Erupting from the earth in April or May, the flowers and foliage appear simultaneously. Pale pinkish- white buds thrust from the center of rolled leaves on reddish stems
opening into 2 inch anemone-like blooms of pure white with lemon-yellow stamens. Ornamental glaucous green foliage is strikingly lobed and deeply veined, remaining attrac- tive well into summer. Roots and stems carry translucent orange-red sap; hence, the name bloodroot. It demands a moist, rich soil with plenty of leaf mold, and partial shade. [Ht: 6", Bl: Apr-May, Zones: 3 to 8, SSH/SH] 3 for 10.95 12 for 35.95
6 for 19.95 24 for 64.95
S. canadensis var. Flore Pleno #SSA02 The rare double-flowered form of S. canadensis which produces many-petaled, double white flowers that last longer than those of the species. [Ht: 6", Bl: Apr-May, Zones: 3 to 8, SSH/SH] Each 19.95 2 for 37.95 4 for 69.95
SCADOXUS MULTIFLORUS Size: 16cm/up #SSC50 “Blood Lily” (Syn. Haemanthus) These eye-catching plants from South Africa are dashing outdoors in warm areas where their spiky bright red 6 inch spheres decorate the late summer garden. The 4 to 6 inch flower umbels
SANDERSONIA Top Size “Chinese Lantern Lily” #SSA10
A little known tuberous- rooted climber native to South Africa. Burnt- orange flowers suspended on slender stems resemble Chinese lanterns. Adapts nicely to container grow- ing and is a colorful addition to the flower border. A novelty
cut flower, too!
[Ht: 18"-24", Bl: Summer, Zones: 8 to 10, S] Each 7.95 3 for 21.95 6 for 39.95
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atop 12 to 14 inch stalks are comprised of up to 200 narrow-petaled flowers with prominent stamens. Broad, lance-shaped basal leaves emerge after flowering. Widely used as green- house or pot plants with cultural requirements similar to amaryllis. [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: Summer, Zones: 9 to 10, S/SSH] Each 7.95 3 for 21.95 6 for 39.95
SCHIZOSTYLIS Top Size “Kaffir Lily” These plants can be found grow- ing in clumps along the rivers of the eastern Cape, Natal and Swaziland, often among rocks in the middle of streams where the roots are almost constantly in water. Therefore, it’s no surprise that they’re ideal for planting along streams or ponds. They also adapt well to con-
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tainer culture. Foliage is long and grass-like, sheathing the base of the flower spike. The flowers resemble miniature gladiolus, the petals pointed for a star-like effect, about 2½ inches in diameter and borne 6 to 10 on each 18 to 20 inch stem.
[Ht: 18"-24", Bl: Summer/Fall, Zones: 6 to 10, S/SSH]
S. coccinea #SSC70 Satiny crimson-red blooms. 3 for 7.95 6 for 14.95 12 for 27.95
❧ S. coccinea alba #SSC68 Beautiful snow-white, starlike flowers.
Each 6.95 3 for 19.95 6 for 37.95
SISYRINCHIUM Size: 3 inch pots Native to the Amer- ica’s, these grass- like plants are most closely related to the iris family. Most are low-growing, clump forming varieties with thin, blade-like foliage and star-shaped flow- ers in a color range that includes blue, purple, white and yellow, often with contrasting centers. A casual plant, excellent for naturalized areas, rock gardens and borders. [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: Late Spring, S/SSH]
S. var. Lucerne #SSS01 (Blue-Eyed Grass)–Formerly S. bermudianum. Purplish-blue petals with white undersides surround bright yellow centers. Semi-evergreen plants are very floriferous with blooms lasting from 8 to 10 weeks. [Zones: 5 to 8] Each 4.95 3 for 12.95 6 for 23.95
❧ S. var. Devon Skies #SSS03 (Blue-Eyed Grass)–Large, sky-blue flowers
have a dark violet-blue ‘eye’ surrounding a bright yellow center. Long-blooming, clump forming plants are sterile and will not reseed. Introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries. [Zones: 7 to 10] Each 6.95 3 for 19.95 6 for 37.95
SPARAXIS Size: 5cm/up “Wand Flower” #SSP01
A rugged genus grown in the warm- er regions of the country, especially where summers are dry. All do well in pots. The wand-like stems hold brightly colored flowers in orange, red, copper, white and yellow shades.
[Ht: 10"-12", Bl: VL, Zones: 7 to 10, S, 188/ sq. yd.] 24 for 5.95 96 for 19.95
48 for 10.95 192 for 37.95
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