2007 Summer Catalogue December 7 2006.indd - Brent and ...

BRENT AND BECKY‛S BULBS 

Bulb Growers Since 1900 

Chasmanthe floribunda 

Lilium ‘Landini’ 

Lilium ‘Vermeer’ 

in the garden 

overseeded with ‘Larkspur’ 

Crinum moorei ‘Album’ 

Dicentra ‘Goldheart’ 

Hosta ‘Patriot’ 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Dancer’ 

Caladium ‘Yellow Palace’ 

Arisema ringens 

Canna ‘Picasso’ 

Dahlia ‘Ragged Robin’ 

Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’ 

Lycoris chinensis 

Cleome 

SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS CATALOGUE 

2007 

VALID THROUGH MAY 1ST, 2007 

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10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PAID BULB ORDERS RECEIVED BY MARCH 1ST, 2007 

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COMBINATION GARDENS 

Because you have requested that we put together combinations for your garden and containers, we have 

added this page! Bulbs, perennials and biannuals that give you the certain look for the garden of your 

dreams. You‛ll receive the styles and colors in the pictures, so choose whatever strikes your fancy! 

Southern Comfort - 

Gladiolus, hippeastrums 

and caladiums echoing 

each other‛s colors 

with oxalis covering 

the ankles and knees of 

the taller flowers; fun 

for anywhere but more 

perennial from zones 

7 and warmer (except 

for the Caladiums!)10 

Gladiolus; 1 Hippeastrums; 

5 Caladiums and 

10 Oxalis. 

#104-04 $28 

Brassy Lassy - Bright and brassy lilies with 

echoing colors of Asclepias and contrasting colors 

of Larkspur; 5 Lilies; 1 packet of Larkspur and 5 

Asclepias (Butterfly milkweed) 

#104-01 $17 

Pink Lace - soft and lacey, a lovely combination 

with 1 dahlia and 5 lilies blending 

with 1 Phlox; a wonderful addition to the 

pastel area of your garden. 

#104-02 $14 

Soft Winds - If you adore soft pastels, there is 

nothing quite like pinks combined with blues - it 

must be our adoration for baby girls and baby 

boys! Whatever the reason, this combination of 

5 lilies, an Echinops and a Phlox will be a calming, 

beautiful sight; zones 4-8 

#104-05 $15 

Fire and Ice - reds 

and whites with such 

contrast, it will burn 

their amazing image 

into your mind and 

heart so you‛ll want 

them in your garden 

every summer! 

5 Polianthes; 

10 gladiolus; 

5 caladiums and 

5 Eucomis; 

zone 7-10. 

#104-03 

$35 

Shady Lady‛s Picks 

- for the shade 

garden, the combinations 

of 10 

Oxalis, a Kaempferia 

‘Raven‛ and a 

Persicaria ‘Painter‛s 

Palette‛ which will 

thrive in your shady 

garden; (Raven is 

winter hardy from 

zone 8-11 - but will 

be glorious all summer 

- have this as a 

shady container to 

bring in during the 

winter!) 

#104-06 

$20 

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ACHIMENES 

§-ACHIMENES (ah-KIM-ee-neez) 

Family: Gesneriaceae 

Special Feature: Ideal for hanging baskets 

Nickname: Hot Water Plant or Magic Plant 

BULB COMPANIONS: OXALIS TRIANGULARIS; BEGONIA; 

CANNA; CALADIUM; CORNUKAEMPFERIA; HIPPEASTRUM; 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: COLEUS; HOSTA; IMPA- 

TIENS; SHADE GARDEN; GROUND COVER 

Native to tropical America and related 

to the African violet, these plants produce 1”-3” 

across, five petaled, trumpet-shaped flowers that 

bloom on 1‛-2‛ arching stems. Prefers a bright but 

mostly shady garden. Blooms emerge mid summer 

and should continue to bloom through late summer 

if soil is kept moist; can also be an excellent year 

‘round house plant. Tubers are best started in 70° 

soil; Top-sized tubers 1/2” x 1/8” (‘Rice Krispy‛ or 

black-eyed pea size - you‛ll think there is nothing 

in the bag - but will be amazed when they grow!); 

5-15 per sq. ft.; zones 10-11; 8”-24” tall. 

Blue Sparks – smashing 

combined with Caladium 

‘Florida Sweetheart‛. 

#50-01 

10/$4 50/$14 

ALOCASIA 

†-ALOCASIA (a-loh-KAY-see-ah) 

Family: Araceae 

Special Feature: Giant, critter resistant leaves 

Nickname: Upright Elephant Ear 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALPINA; CALADIUM; CANNA; COLOCASIA; 

CURCUMA; HEDYCHIUM; MUSA; XANTHOZOMA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: BEGONIA; COLEUS; IMPATIENS 

Huge, critter resistant elephant-eartype 

leaves which normally point to the heavens 

add lots of focal impact in the tropical garden 

and summer patio containers; native to tropical 

S. and S.E. Asia, these great plants sway and 

‘sing‛ a special song in the warm, mid-late summer 

breezes; performs best in compost rich soil with 

adaquate moisture; zones 9-10; will arrive in ~4” 

pots from tissue culture. 

† amazonica – (see pg 31 

B) performs better in 

shade; dark and glossy; 

its dramatic white veins 

really make it ‘pop‛ in the 

tropical garden; 1‛-2‛. 

#56-05 

1/$11 5/$38 

Achimenes ‘Blue Sparks’ 

♥Peach Blossom – soft 

lavender pink with darker 

pink eye. 

#50-06 

10/$4 50/$14 Achimenes ‘Peach Blossom’ 

Prima Donna – lovely rich 

coral rose. 

#50-03 

10/$4 50/$14 

Alocasia amazonica 

Alocasia ‘California’ 

† California – (see pg 31 B) rich green leaves with 

green veins; shorter than others in this group but 

‘tougher than nails‛; perfect for containers and 

tropical borders; 18”-24”. 

#56-02 1/$11 5/$38 

Achimenes ‘Prima Donna’ 

Pulcherrima – rich violet 

purple, more upright flowers. 

#50-07 

10/$4 50/$14 

Achimenes ‘Snow Princess’ 

Achimenes ‘Pulcherrima’ 

Snow Princess – pristine 

white with violet eye. 

#50-04 

10/$4 50/$14 

SPRING GARDEN TOUR SCHEDULE 

In addition to what’s blooming in our ‘Catalogue Garden’ 

mentioned in the letter on page two, it’s possible to tour 

our farm and home gardens by reservation on the following 

days: 

Wed. Mar. 14th 

1pm - 3pm 

Sat. Mar. 17th 

1pm - 3pm 

Wed. Mar. 21st 

1pm - 3pm 

Sat. Mar. 24th 

1pm - 3pm 

Wed. Mar. 28th 

1pm - 3pm 

Wed. Apr 4th 

1pm - 3pm 

Sat. Apr 7th 

1pm - 3pm 

Wed. Apr 11th 

1pm - 3pm 

Cost per person is $10 and space is limited! 

It is also possible to schedule garden clubs and other groups 

on other days. Please call the office if you are interested in 

discussing dates and times. (804) 693-3966 

Alocasia ‘Calodora’ 

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† C a l o d o r a 

– (see pg 31 

B) wonderful, 

giant upright, 

dark ‘elephant 

ear‛ that compliments 

and 

creates the 

perfect backdrop 

for perennials, 

annuals 

and other 

tropicals; 4‛- 

8‛. 

#56-10 

1/$11 

5/$38 

† ♥Freydek – (see pg 31 B) medium sized, soft, dark 

velvety green 5”-12” downfacing leaves decorated 

with bright, ivory veins emerge on 1‛-2‛ stems; part 

shade to part sun. 

#56-07 1/$11 5/$38 

Alocasia ‘Freydek’ 

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ALOCASIA, CONTINURF 

♥† Hilo Beauty – (see pg 

31 B) smaller than most 

and slower to develop but 

worth the wait in our opinion; 

medium sized, 5”-10” 

dark green leaves, variegated 

with creamy white 

streaks and splotches; 

leaves are horizontal; 

Alocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’ 12”-18”. 

#56-01 1/$11 

5/$38 

†loweii var. ‘Argentea‛ 

– (see pg 31 B) performs better 

in shade; medium sized 

4”-12” lime green leaves and 

grayish marbling around the 

midrib and primary veins; 

stalks, striped green with 

some rose; 18”-36”. 

#56-09 

1/$11 5/$38 

† ALPINIA ZERUMBET 

‘VARIEGATA’ (Al-PEEN-yah) 

Family: Zingiberaceae 

Special Feature: Dramatic tough leathery leaves 

Nickname: Shell Ginger (critter resistant) 

BULB COMPANIONS: CALADIUM; ALOCASIA; COLOCASIA; MUSA; 

XANTHOSOMA (BACKDROP IN ANY COLORFUL BORDER) 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: IMPATIENS; COLEUS 

(see pg 31 B) A striking 

variegated plant native 

to E. Asia that has 

striking yellow stripes 

on dark green leaves 

and fragrant white 

flowers, tinged purplepink; 

the lip of the 

flower is crinkled yellow 

with red and brown 

stripes; 3‛-4‛ tall; zones 

8-10; ~4” pot. 

#53-02 

1/$11 5/$38 

AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA 

Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ 

Alocasia ‘Lutea’ 

†Mark Campbell - (see 

pg 31 B) 1‛-2‛ shiny, metalic 

leaves with dramatic 

white veins and 

purple backsides; part 

shade to part sun; (this 

is NOT a good picture! 

the purple underside 

plus the decorative top 

side makes this a VERY 

dramatic plant!). 

#56-12 

1/$11 5/$38 

†♥ Lutea - (see pg 31 B) 

all the amazing characteristics 

of the other 

large, green alocasias 

but with the addition of 

its striking, rich yellow 

stem and veins; a garden 

‘knockout‛. #56-13 

1/$11 5/$38 

†plumbea ‘Nigra‛ – (see pg 31 

B) large 12”-24” dark green, 

almost black and somewhat 

metallic glossy leaves with 

edges that are ruffled and indented; 

dramatic addition to 

the ‘Illusion of Shadow‛ garden; 

full sun to part shade; 

3‛-5‛. #56-08 

1/$11 5/$38 

Alocasia ‘plumbea ‘Nigra’ 

†Sarian – (see pg 31 B) performs 

better in shade; huge 

plant which adds lots of drama 

with its triangular shaped, 

variegation and softer color 

on the back side of the 15”- 

36” leaves; 4‛-8‛. 

#56-11 

1/$11 5/$38 

Aloc. loweii var. ‘Argentea’ 

Alocasia ‘Mark Campbell’ 

Alocasia ‘Sarian’ 

♥ x AMARCRINUM 

(a-mar-CRY-num) 

Family: Amaryllidaceae 

Special Feature:Pest-proof, late summer flowers 

Alternate Name: Crinodonna or Hardy Amaryllis 

BULB COMPANIONS: STERNBERGIA; LYCORIS RADIATA; RHODO- 

PHIALA BIFIDA; DAHLIA; CALADIUM; HEDYCHIUM; 

OTHER COMPANIONS: SALVIA LEUCANTHA; ARTEMISIA ‘POWES 

CASTLE’; CLEOME; ASTER; 

WHEAT CELOSIA; ROSE; 

This deer and 

rodent-proof plant is a 

cross between Amaryllis 

belladonna and Crinum 

moorei, that adores 

our hot, humid summers! 

Bold, dark green 

foliage is evergreen 

in zones 8-10. Soft 

pink flowers bloom in 

clusters of 10-16 atop 

2‛-2½‛ stems. It‛s one 

of our favorite garden plants and is wonderfully 

fragrant! We picked one blossom to smell as we 

walked through the garden and set it down on our 

lunchroom table when we got back to the office. 

Two days later, we discovered it just as we left it... 

without water, making it an obvious candidate as 

a long-lasting cut flower! We have ours in full sun 

and also in partial shade in rich, well-drained soil. 

24+cm bulbs; 1 per sq. ft., zones 7-10; blooms late 

summer - until frost; plant in containers in zones 

colder than 7; an ‘all time favorite‛ of ours; 1910. 

#53-01 1/$10 5/$35 25/$155 

§AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA 

(am-a-RIL-is bell-ah-DON-ah) 


Special Feature: Fragrant, longlasting 

flowers 

Nickname: Belladonna Lily; Naked 

Lady 

BULB COMPANIONS: AGAPANTHUS; 

DAHLIA; CROCOSMIA; POLIANTHES; TUL- 

BAGHIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: DIANTHUS; 

WHEAT CELOSIA 

This is the perfect plant 

for California or similar Mediterranean 

climates. (if you live in the 

Amarcrinum 

Amaryllis 

belladonna 

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AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA; CONT. 

midwest or southeast, Amarcrinum will be a more 

successful choice!) From South Africa, this true 

amaryllis native sends up strap-like leaves in late 

winter which die back in summer. In late summer, 

light to dark pink fragrant blooms appear on 18”-24” 

naked stems. Large, 22/24cm bulbs; 1-3 per sq. ft.; 

zones 8-10; 1633. 

#54-01 1/$8 5/$28 25/$104 

§-AMORPHOPHALLUS 

(ah-More-fo-FAL-us) 


Special Feature: Dramatic, shade loving plant 

Nickname: Devil‛s Tongue; Umbrella Arum 

BULB COMPANIONS: ARUM ITALICUM; CALADIUM; OXALIS; 

BEGONIA; HEDYCHIUM; KAEMPFERIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: HOSTA; IVY; COLEUS; VINCA 

Lush, magnificient compound leaves and 

tall mottled stems make this the perfect specimen 

for your shady tropical garden; best grown in moist 

composted soil in shade or part shade; 2‛-4‛; 18+cm 

corms;zones 7-10. 

bulbifer - Native to Burma; a 

gray/white 30”-36” mottled stem 

topped with a large leaf resembling 

a broad leafed palm tree; 

zones 7b-10. 

#54-11 1/$7 5/$25 

Anemone cor. ‘Hollandia’ 

Mount Everest – semidouble 

white flowers, 

1954. 

#55-04 10/$4 

50/$14 250/$55 

Anemone cor. ‘Mr. Fokker’ 

BEGONIA BOLIVIENSIS 

Hollandia – scarlet double 

flowers with white 

base and black center, 

1927. 

#55-02 10/$4 

50/$14 250/$55 

An. cor. ‘Mount Everest’ 

♥Mr. Fokker – violet 

blue; single flowers. 

#55-03 10/$4 

50/$14 250/$55 

rivieri - much 

taller than the 

above with 

dark markings 

on the stem; a 

very dramatic 

plant! 

#54-10 

1/$7 5/$25 

Amorphophallus 

bulbifer 

St.Brigid – mix of all colors; 

semi-double, 1888. 

#55-05 10/$4 

50/$14 250/$52 

Anemone cor. ‘St. Brigid’ 

Sylphide – single petaled, 

soft violet-rose 

flowers. 

#55-08 10/$4 

50/$14 250/$55 

Amorphopha. rivieri 

ANEMONE CORONARIA 

(a-NEM-o-nee ko-roh-NAH-ree-a) 

Family: Ranuculaceae 

Special Feature: Very bright, early flowers 

Nickname: Windflower or Poppy Anemone 

BULB COMPANIONS: CAMASSIA; LIATRIS; DAHLIA; LILY 

OTHER COMPANIONS: LUNARIA; VIOLA; PANSY; DOGWOOD; 

MYOSOTIS; CRABAPPLE; ENGLISH DAISY 

Some of the showiest flowers of the early 

summer garden; Plant as early as possible after 

the ground thaws for best results. Ours are planted 

in full sun, but we‛ve seen them blooming happily 

in partial shade. 8+cm tubers; 10 per sq. ft. zones 

3-6 plant them in the spring; zones 7-10 plant them 

in the fall (they are available then, also!) or VERY 

early spring; 8”-10”. 

Admiral – violet, semidouble 

flowers, 1927. 

#55-06 10/$4 

50/$14 250/$52 

Anemon cor. de Caen 

Anemon cor.‘Admiral’ 

de Caen – mixture of 

all colors; single flowers; 

1870. 

#55-01 10/$4 

50/$14 250/$55 

Anemone cor. ‘Sylphide’ 

Anemone coronaria in the garden with Tulip ‘Tinka’ 

♥BEGONIA BOLIVIENSIS 

‘BERTINI’ 

(beh-GON-ee-a 

bo-liv-ee-ENsis) 

Family: Begoniaceae 

Special Feature: 

Full-season container 

plant 

S p e c- 

tacular cascading 

reddish orange 

blossoms 

against serrated 

dark green 

leaves; blooms all 

Begonia boliviensis ‘Bertini’ 

summer; heat tolerant; a smashing success in our 

tropical summer sun to part shade garden or container; 

zones 8-11 but overwintered here in a zone 

7 protected spot; 18”-24”. 

#57-22 1/$6 5/$21 

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BEGONIA 

BEGONIA (beh-GON-ee-a) 

Family: Begoniaceae 

Special Feature: Heat and Shade tolerant 

The On Top® Series are the best container-suitable 

begonias ever produced. They are 

tough, early, compact, heat tolerant and feature 

an exceptionally long blooming period. They are 

floriferous and their unique mounding habit makes 

them ideal for both upright and hanging basket 

containers; 6”-12” tall; 16-18 cm tubers. 

Beg. ‘On Top Calypso®’ 

On Top Calypso® – 

creamy edged in orange. 

#57-23 

1/$6 5/$21 

On Top Melon Lace® – 

watermelon edged white. 

#57-24 

1/$6 5/$21 Beg.‘On Top Melon Lace®’ 

On Top Pink Halo® – 

white with a pink edge. 

#57-20 

1/$6 5/$21 

BLETILLA 

♥BLETILLA (bleh-TIL-ah) 

Family: Orchidaceae 

Special Feature: Early, long-lasting flowers 

Nickname: Chinese Ground Orchid 

BULB COMPANIONS: CAMASSIA; DUTCH IRIS; TRITELEIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: PAINTED DAISY; SIBERIAN IRIS 

These terrestrial orchids native to E. 

Asia are lovely in the garden and make long-lasting 

cut flowers with 5-10 clusters of corsage-type 

flowers on each 8”-12” stem. Prefers well-drained, 

rich soil, sun to light shade. Top-sized, 2-3 nose, 

tuber-shaped rootstocks; 4 per sq. ft.; zones 6-10 

(we‛ve received report of even colder zones!). 

†kuchbenii - (see page 

31 B) sparkling white 

with a variable light pink 

to lavendar decoration 

around the lip - almost 

like it has on lipstick! 

58-08 

1/$15 5/$52 

Bletilla kuchbenii 

†ochracea - (see page 31 

B) lovely ground orchid 

with soft yellow flowers; 

zones 7-10. 

#58-07 

1/$15 5/$52 

Beg.‘On Top Pink Halo®’ 

On Top Sunset® – yellow, 

edged in red. 

#57-21 

1/$6 5/$21 

♥BESSERA ELEGENS 

(BESS-er-ah EL-eh-gans) 

Family: Alliaceae 

Special Feature: Showy but elegant flowers 

Native to Texas and Mexico, this 

plant sports up to 30 lovely bell-shaped, coral 

red flowers; they somewhat resemble giant 

red snowdrops; we‛ve 

been thrilled with their 

performance; flowers 

midsummer through fall 

outdoors in full sun; 

1830; 18”-24”; 4-5 per 

sq. ft.; 6-7 cm bulbs; 

zones 8-11. 

#57-10 

5/$9 25/$32 

Beg.‘On Top Sunset®’ 

Bessera elegens 

♥striata – magenta 

flowers; purple at the 

tips. 

#58-01 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Bletilla striata ‘Alba’ 

striata ‘Alba Variegata‛ 

– same as the above 

with the addition of 

the lovely, variegated 

foliage. 

#58-03 1/$7 

5/$25 25/$93 

Bletilla striata 

striata ‘Alba‛ – clear 

white flowers with a hint 

of purple blush inside; 

spectacular accordionlike 

leaves with a creamy 

white edge. 

#58-02 1/$6 

5/$21 25/$78 

B.striata ‘Alba Variegata’ 

Bletilla striata ‘Pink’ 

striata ‘Pink‛ – a lovely 

medium pink flower with 

a rich magenta purple 

edge on the trumpets. 

#58-06 1/$6 

5/$21 25/$78 

Bletilla make wonderful neighbors 

and perform beautifully in the sunny to part 

shade garden. 

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BLOOMERIA 

BLOOMERIA CROCEA 

‘AUREA’ 

(blu-MEER-ee-ah CROW-see-ah) 

Family: Liliaceae 

Special Feature: Special dry meadow plant 

Nickname: Golden Stars 

BULB COMPANIONS: CALOCHORTUS; TRITELEIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: SIBERIAN IRIS; PEONY; POPPY 

This California 

native sports clusters 

of starlike, soft golden 

yellow flowers in large, 

softball sized umbels 

on straight, tall, 20”- 

24” stems; superb cut 

flower; 4/5cm corms; 

zones 8-10; 1896. 

#58-04 

10/$9 50/$32 

Bloomeria crocea ‘Aurea’ 

BRODIAEA CALIFORNICA 


Special Feature: Great dry meadow plant 

BULB COMPANIONS: TRITELEIA; DICHELOSTEMMA; ALLIUM; 

BLOOMERIA; CALOCHORTUS 

OTHER COMPANIONS: DIANTHUS BARBATUS; CENTAUREA 

Native to northern 

California in well-drained 

soil and grassy meadows; 

stems up to 28” tall; 12- 

25 1” flowers per umbel; 

blooms in early summer; 5+ 

cm corms; zones 6-9 

#59-10 

10/$11 50/$38 

Brodiaea californica 

Aaron – nice medium 

sized dark green leaves 

with white center; 8”- 

16”. 

#60-01 

5/$11 25/$38 

Carolyn Whorton – large 

multicolored leaves; sun 

tolerant; 8”-16”. 

#60-03 

5/$11 25/$38 

CALADIUM 

Caladium ‘Aaron’ 

Candidum Sr. – large 

white leaves with green 

veins; medium tall; adds 

light to a shady garden; 

10”-18”. 

Caladium ‘Candidum Sr.’ #60-02 

5/$11 25/$38 

Calad. ‘Florida Cardinal’ 

Calad. ‘Carolyn Whorton’ 

♥Florida Cardinal – 

beautifully graced with 

small, bright burgundy 

leaves outlined with dark 

green; 6”-15”. 

#60-04 

5/$11 25/$38 

§-CALADIUM (ka-LAY-dee-um) 


Special Feature: Unsurpassed color for shade 

Nickname: Angel Wings, Elephant Ears 

BULB COMPANIONS: OXALIS; BEGONIA; CANNA; LYCORIS; 

COLOCASIA; DAHLIA; HEDYCHIUM; CURCUMA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: COLEUS; IMPATIENS; FERN; HOSTA; 

ANNUAL VINCA; WAX BEGONIA; ASTILBE 

Spectacular, colorful South American 

native, suitable for full shade, but also performs 

very satisfactorily with a constant, TINY bit 

of drip irrigation in our full-sun garden (zone 7, 

Tidewater Virginia). New hybrids (Florida Series) 

are being bred with more substance and thicker 

leaves to help withstand the hot summer sun so 

they can ultimately be planted anywhere! We‛ve 

also found that the leaves work remarkably well 

as filler material in flower arrangements and make 

a right proper ‘cut and come again‛ plant. The only 

finicky thing about them is that they HATE being 

planted in cool soil, but should be planted right 

away when you receive them. So you need to start 

them inside in 2”-3” pots, giving them bottom heat. 

(see pg. 55 to check out our favorite heat mat!) 

Once the ground warms up to ~65-70°F, depth 

of ~6”, it‛s a good time to plant them outside. 

Gives lasting color ALL summer everywhere and 

is less expensive than many annuals! All caladiums 

make excellent container plants by themselves or 

in combination with annuals, perennials or other 

bulbs. These tubers are from tissue culture stock 

so they should be more vigorous and give superior 

performance; Top sized #1 tubers are about 1 ½”- 

2 ½” in diameter; plant 1 per sq. ft.; overwinters in 

zones 10-11; super summertime performer in any 

area that has summer heat. 

♥Florida Elise – nonuniform 

pink speckles on 

lovely, thick, dark green, 

medium leaves; 8”-16”. 

#60-05 

5/$11 25/$38 

Cal. ‘Florida Red Ruffles’ 

Florida Sunrise – medium 

sized leaves which 

look nice with Gladiolus 

‘Flevo Junior‛; 8”-16”. 

#60-07 

5/$11 25/$38 

Cal. ‘Florida Sweetheart’ 

Caladium ‘Florida Elise’ 

♥Florida Red Ruffles 

– small, lance leafed; 

emerges later and lasts 

longer than most; 6”- 

12”. 

#60-19 

5/$19 25/$66 

Caladium ‘Florida Sunrise’ 

Florida Sweetheart – 

small, strap-shaped, sun 

tolerant leaves; short; 

6”-10”.great with Glad. 

‛Flevo Kosmic‛! 

#60-08 

5/$19 25/$66 

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CALADIUM, CONTINUED 

Gingerland – medium 

small strap leaves; colorful 

contrast well with C. 

‘White Queen! 6”-12”. 

#60-13 

5/$19 25/$66 

White Christmas – snow 

white center, wide pine 

green midribs and border; 

low growing but 

large leaves; good for 

Evening Garden; 8”-16”. 

#60-12 

5/$11 25/$38 


Caladium ‘Kathleen’ 

♥Marie Moir – Large 

white leaves outlined 

and veined with dark 

green and the addition 

of large, variable, red 

spots; quite a combination; 

8”-16”. 

#60-18 

5/$13 25/$45 

Caladium ‘Miss Muffet’ 

Pink Gem – very small 

strap leaves perfect for 

the edge of the border 

and with Oxalis ‘Mijke‛; 

6”-12”. 

#60-14 

5/$19 25/$66 

Caladium ‘Red Flash’ 

Caladium ‘Gingerland’ 

Kathleen – medium 

small, roundish, leaves 

which looks nice with 

Oxalis tet. ‘Iron Cross‛; 

8”-16”. 

#60-17 

5/$11 25/$38 

Caladium ‘Marie Moir’ 

♥Miss Muffet – small 

leaves and a short, 

stocky plant that is 

great for patio planters 

or window boxes as well 

as fronts of borders; 

6”-12”. 

#60-10 

5/$19 25/$66 

Caladium ‘Pink Gem’ 

Red Flash – waxy, vivid 

light red with dark 

red veins, pink to white 

flecks all over and dark 

green border; terrific 

contrast with ‘Candidum‛; 

10”-20”. 

#60-11 

5/$11 25/$38 

Calad. ‘White Christmas’ 

White Queen – Large, 

pure white leaves have 

tiny, dark green outline 

and arteries; the main 

vein, midribs and the 

middle of each leaf is 

decorated with rich vivid 

red; seems to perform 

best in shade. 

Caladium ’White Queen’ #60-21 

5/$11 25/$38 

White Wing – small 

leaves ideal for the 

edge of the shade or 

moonlight garden; 6‛- 

10‛. 

#60-26 

5/$23 25/$89 

Caladium mixture 

Caladium ‘White Wing’ 

Caladium Mixture – mix 

of many of the above 

blending and adding some 

‘zip‛ ALL SUMMER to the 

shade garden. 

#60-23 

25/$60 50/$95 

Caladiums from Thailand 

We have trialed some of these caladiums 

and found them to be wonderful additions to our 

gardens. Most are a bit smaller cultivars, but the 

eye-catching colorations are SO different from 

any others that we have found before, that we 

couldn‛t resist making them available. We hope 

you enjoy them as much as we have. We were told 

that the anglicized names are translations of the 

Thai ones in parenthesis. (better pictures on the 

web that were not available at press time!!) 

Asset Club - (Sub Sa 

Mo Soun) pinkish leaves 

with dark green veins 

lining throughout and 

white interspersed; a 

bright color for a dark 

shady corner.#60-29 

5/$28 25/$97 

Rosebud – Dark raspberry 

pink main vein, 

midribs and midsection, 

surrounded by lime 

green and a large dark 

green outer edge; small 

leafed; 8”-16”. 

#60-20 

5/$11 25/$38 

Caladium ‘Rosebud’ 

Caladium ‘Asset Club’ 

God‛s Wish - (Thep Pra 

Tarn Porn) firey orange/ 

red strap leaves with 

dark veins and stems. 

#60-30 

5/$28 25/$97 

Caladium ‘God’s Wish’ 

We can’t say enough good things about how fabulous caladiums are in our part shade to full shade garden. 

They are one of the most satisfactory summer bulbs we have. Their leaves even make a good backdrop for cut 

flower arrangements! Just remember that they may rot if planted in COLD soil. 60° soil or warmer is best! 

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humboldtii – tiny leaves, 

precious but tough; 

smashing as a border 

plant for the shade garden 

but also as a pot 

plant especially with 

Oxalis triangularis; 2”- 

5”. 

#60-25 

5/$11 25/$38 

Calad. ‘Interior Ministry’ 

King Naga - (Va Su 

Gree) small pink, strap 

leaved cultivar outlined 

with darker colorations; 

very interesting formation. 

#60-32 

5/$28 25/$97 

Caladium ‘Lucky Purple’ 

Rich Fields - (Toung 

Sate Tee) a very unusual 

bronzy/brown, 

almost black color, the 

color of rich soil; would 

be a knockout with light 

colors surrounding it. 

#60-34 

5/$28 25/$97 

Caladium ‘Shining Red’ 

Thai Beauty - spectacular 

3”-6” heart 

shaped leaves; about 

1/2 are colored and 

the other half are 

green; very variable, 

but a real beauty; 8”- 

18”. 

#60-27 

5/$16 25/$56 

Caladium humboldtii’ 

Interior Ministry - 

(Ma Had Thai) firely 

orangy/red with rounded, 

heart-shaped leaves 

with dark veins and variable 

markings. 

#60-31 

5/$28 25/$97 

Caladium ‘King Naga’ 

Lucky Purple - (Moung 

Mong Kol) beautiful, 

rounded leaves decorated 

with pinkish purple colorations, 

that are darker 

around the edges and 

pinker towards the center. 

#60-33 

5/$28 25/$97 

Caladium ‘Rich Fields’ 

Shining Red - (Soi 

Saeng Daeng) true ‘elephant-ear‛ 

shape to its 

glowing red leaves; great 

for hot colored garden or 

the Patriotic Garden. 

#60-35 

5/$28 25/$97 

Caladium ‘Thai Beauty’ 

Yellow Blossom - (Leung 

Pa Li Chart) yellowish 

leaves with magenta/red 

veins and pinkish spots; 

really different. 

#60-36 

5/$28 25/$97 

Calad. ‘Yellow Palace’ 

Yellow Palace - 

(Leung Jit Lad Da) 

rounded, heart-shaped 

chartreuse leave with 

pinkish irregular markings. 

#60-37 

5/$28 25/$97 

CANNA (KAN-ah) 

Family: Cannaceae 

Special Feature: Spectacular leaves 

Nickname: Indian Shot-‘Big Bang for Your Buck‛! 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA; LIATRIS; EREMURUS; CROCOSMIA; 

ZANTEDESCHIA; COLOCASIA; ALOCASIA; HEDYCHIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS: CASTOR BEAN; ORNAMENTAL GRASS; 

SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN; ZINNIA; MARIGOLD; SALVIA; CELOSIA; 

KNIPHOFIA; BRONZE FENNEL; YUCCA 

Big, bold and colorful, with heights 

ranging from 2‛-10‛, the Canna is one of the most 

versatile and cost effective perennials for the 

southern garden. They flower in the heat of 

mid-late summer when many other plants give out. 

These lush plants, reminiscent of the banana, give 

areas of the garden the mysterious and romantic 

feeling of the tropics, while they actually take on 

the role of the summer garden ‘bones‛ and backdrop. 

The smaller cultivars, however, fit in nicely 

in the middle of the garden among other perennials 

and are excellent centerpieces for patio planters. 

With lance-shaped leaves of green, burgundy 

and even multicolored stripes along with flowers 

of bright red, yellow, coral and multi-colors, the 

possibilities are endless as to where and with what 

combinations cannas can be planted. Responding 

to ample moisture, full light and rich soil, they 

are even happy planted in a pot submerged in a 

pond; they can be considered ‘cut and come again 

plants, if their leaves become damaged during the 

growing season; Grade #1 tuberous rootstocks; 

plant 10”-18” apart; zones 7-10; treat as an annual 

or container plant, starting indoors with bottom 

heat in zones 3-6 because they hate cool soil! 

(Note: ‘self-cleaning‛ = 

dropping spent flowers 

w/o assistance.) 

Canna ‘Australia’ 

Black Knight – incredible 

mid-sized 3‛-4‛ canna; 

its almost black/green 

lance-shaped leaves give 

the illusion of a shadow 

to an otherwise sunny 

garden; deep scarlet 

flowers; 1906. 

#61-03 1/$2 

5/$7 25/$33 

CANNA 

Calad. ‘Yellow Blossom’ 

†Australia – (see pg 31B) 

darkest and glossiest 

leaves of all; 3‛-4‛ tall; 

tissue culture starts. 

#61-41 

1/$11 5/$38 

Canna ‘Black Knight’ 


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Canna ‘Brilliant’ 

Brilliant - appropriately 

named with brilliant 

red flowers and 

reddish outline to the 

leaves; a bright spot in 

our garden; 3‛-6‛ 

#61-49 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 


Pink Sunburst - the 

multi-colored striped on 

the leaves are amazingly 

eye-catching but topped 

with the lovely rose pink 

flower, this one is unbeatable! 

#61-48 1/$9 

5/$32 25/$119 

♥Cleopatra – a variable 

wonder, this plant 

produces flowers in any 

combination of bright 

red, white or yellow! 

F o l i a g e s o m e t i m e s 

sports a bold chocolate 

brown stripe; One of Canna ‘Cleopatra’ 

the toughest and most 

pest resistant; semi-self cleaning; 3‛-4‛. 

#61-18 1/$5 5/$18 25/$65 

Canna ‘Durban’ 

Ibis - salmon/orange, 

tall, orchid flowertype 

canna with bronzy 

green foliage; terrific 

for summer ‘bones‛ in 

the garden; 4‛-6‛. 

#61-51 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Durban - the most 

amazing color combination 

with reds, greens, 

oranges and yellows in 

the leaves; great for 

an accent in the garden 

and in a patio container; 

3‛-6‛. 

#61-50 1/$9 

5/$32 25/$119 

Ingeborg – a smooth 

blending of red, orange 

and yellow gladioluslike 

flowers with gray/ 

green leaves with lots of 

brown/red veins, giving it 

the appearance of being 

Canna ‘Ingeborg’ 

very dark; self-cleaning; 

3‛-4‛; 1916. 

#61-25 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Musifolia – The giant 

of all cannas with rich 

green banana-like leaves 

up to 8”-12” wide and 

up to 3‛-4‛ long; whole 

plant is up to 8‛-10‛ tall 

- amazing! 

#61-33 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Canna ‘Picasso’ 

Canna ‘Ibis’ 

Canna ‘Musifolia’ 

Picasso - speckles of 

red on yellow flowers like 

the paint from his brush; 

really cool! 2‛-4‛. 

#61-30 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Canna ‘Pink Sunburst’ 

♥Pretoria – (Bengal 

Tiger) large bananalike, 

variegated green, 

cream and yellow foliage 

decorated with a subtle 

red-pencil-edging makes 

this most unusual and 

sought after; topped 

with brilliant orange 

flowers, it creates quite 

Canna ‘Pretoria’ 

a color spectacle! Flowers may be removed to 

encourage foliage; 2‛-4‛. 

#61-09 1/$11 5/$38 

Red King Humbert 

– awesome leaves vary 

from chocolate to 

deep green with deep 

red veins and edges; 

semi-self-cleaning orange/red 

flowers; 5‛-6‛; 

1902. 

#61-10 1/$3 

Canna ‘Red King Humbert’ 5/$11 25/$41 

Richard Wallace – one of 

those workhorses of the 

canna world with masses 

of soft, ‘Granny Smith 

Apple‛ green leaves and 

bright yellow, gladioluslike, 

semi-self cleaning 

flowers; 3‛-4‛; 1902. 

#61-12 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Canna ‘Robert Kent’ 

♥Russian Red – lovely 

orchid flowered type 

with small red blossoms; 

leaves very dark reddish 

green with a dark 

burgundy red edge; 4‛- 

6‛ tall. 

#61-44 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Canna ‘Richard Wallace’ 

Robert Kent – very tall, 

orchid type inflorescense 

on a 3‛-4‛ plant; 

quite unusual and excellent. 

#61-43 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Canna ‘Robert Kent’ 

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call the Parks and Recreation Office (804) 693- 

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2pm-5:30pm that same weekend. Call (804) 693-5629 

for more information! 

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Canna ‘Striped Beauty’ 

§ Stutgart – dramatic 

but variable variegation 

on this plant makes it 

stand out above all others; 

needs fertile site 

and lots of moisture; 

often gets a burned 

leaf in full sun; 3‛-6‛. 

#61-39 

1/$9 5/$32 

Canna ‘Tropical Sunrise’ 

♥Wyoming – classic 

canna with deep burgundy/green 

leaves and 

brilliant orange, semiself-cleaning 

flowers 

on mid-sized stems; 

3‛-4‛; 1906. 

#61-14 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

♥Striped Beauty – its 

beautiful leaves provide 

interesting color in the 

garden even when the 

red budded, white and 

yellow flowers are not in 

bloom; its height makes 

it even more adaptable 

as a garden or container 

subject; semi-self cleaning; 

2‛-3‛. 

#61-16 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$65 

Tropical Sunrise – as its 

name suggests, large, rich 

apricot flowers transitioning 

to creamy white 

edges supported by medium 

green leaves; 3‛-4‛; 

spectacular. 

#61-47 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$65 

CHASMANTHE (Chaz-MAN-thee) 

Family: Iridaceae 

Special Feature: Fragrant flower 

Nickname: Delicate Lily or Fragrant Amaryllis 

BULB COMPANIONS: ACHIMENES; EUCOMIS; OXALIS; CONVAL- 

LARIA; ANEMONE CORONARIA; EUCHARIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS: ICE PLANT; SEDUM; THYME 

This South African native, similar to 

Crocosmia and Tritonia, has somewhat flat, tubelike, 

unusual flowers. 

Chasmanthe floribunda 

floribunda ‘Duckitii‛ - 

bright glowing yellow 

tubular flowers decorate 

each side of the stem, 

adding a bright spot in 

the garden. 

#62-20 

1/$8 5/$28 

Canna ‘Stutgart’ 

Canna ‘Wyoming’ 

floribunda - orangy/ 

red tubular flowers add 

a different shape and 

texture to the garden. 

#62-21 

1/$7 5/$25 

Chas.floribunda’Duckitii’ 

CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS 

(kli-DAN-thus) 


Special Feature: Fragrant flower 

Nickname: Delicate Lily or Fragrant Amaryllis 

BULB COMPANIONS: ACHIMENES; EUCOMIS; OXALIS; CONVAL- 

LARIA; ANEMONE CORONARIA; EUCHARIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS: ICE PLANT; SEDUM; THYME 

Golden yellow, 3” crocus-like, very 

sweetly fragrant flowers emerge in midsummer 

before the gray-green foliage follows. Deer 

and rodent proof, this 

6”-8” plant is perfect 

for the front of the 

garden, patio containers 

and window boxes. A 

South American native, 

Chlidanthus is not hardy 

and likes to be planted 

in warm soil, so it may 

be best to pot up the 

bulbs early, when you 

receive them, start them 

Chlidanthus fragrans 

on a heat mat and place them, pot and all, in the 

garden. You can lift them out in October to be 

stored in a cool, dry place for the winter. 12+cm 

bulbs; blooms early summer; 5 per sq. ft.; zones 

9-11. 

#62-01 10/$15 50/$52 

COLOCASIA ESCULENTA 

(koh-low-KAY-see-ah) 


Special Feature: Gigantic leaves 

Nickname: Taro or Elephant‛s Ear 

BULB COMPANIONS: CALADIUM; CANNA; ZANTEDESCHIA; 

HEDYCHIUM; CURCUMA; ALOCASIA; SAUROMATUM; CRINUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: IMPATIENS; VARIEGATED 

ARUNDO DONAX; ORNAMENTAL GRASS; MIXED OR TROPICAL 

GARDEN; CONTAINERS OR WATER GARDEN 

Native to tropical Asia and Polynesia 

and considered an evergreen perennial tuberous 

herb, Colocasia has given us lots of pleasure all 

summer long with its huge, velvet or glossy textured, 

dark green, heart-shaped leaves that are 

lined with darker veins, adding real drama to the 

shade garden near our pond. It‛s also a sturdy 

backdrop for perennials in the flower border, 

although we suspect in most full sun situations, 

it will perform better if a soaker hose provides 

a little constant moisture. Excellent for water 

gardens when planted in a pot submerged in the 

pond; plant 18” on center; zones 8-11. (zone 7 in 

damp soil with mulch) (Hint: The height seems to 

have everything to do with the richness of the soil 

and the available moisture); Esculenta will arrive 

in bulb form; all of the rest will arrive in 4” pots 

ready for your garden or for a larger pot on the 

heat mat, depending on where you live. 

esculenta – a virtual 

giant with 

huge, often 1‛-2‛ 

wide, lovely soft 

v e l v e t y , r i c h 

green leaves 2‛- 

3‛ tall; giant 20- 

30cm, softball 

sized bulbs; 18”- 

48”. 

#63-01 

1/$8 5/$28 

COLOCASIA 

Colocasia esculenta 

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†♥esculenta ‘Black Magic‛ 

– (see pg 31 B) One of 

the most popular, but 

often the one that takes 

the longest to ‘get going‛; 

their first leaves are 

often green, but these 

luscious leaves very soon 

turn to a lovely dark purplish 

black; terrific in 

the tropical garden and 

in containers especially 

Coloc. esc. ‘Black Magic’ with contrasting, lighter 

colored plants like Alpina 

variegata; 8”-30”. tissue culture 

#63-02 1/$11 5/$38 

†esculenta ‘Fallax‛ – 

(see pg 31 B) performs 

similar to a groundcover 

with underground 

runners; our smallest 

‘elephant ear‛ with a 

lovely silver blotch in 

the center of each 4”- 

8” leaf; 1‛-2‛ tall; prefers 

light shade. tissue 

culture 

#63-11 

1/$11 5/$38 

†♥esculenta Fontenesii 

‘Black Stem‛ – (see 

pg 31 B) tough and extremely 

vigorous for 

us! deep green, semiglossy, 

leather-like, 

huge leaves with dark 

burgundy-black stems 

& veins;3‛-5‛. tissue culture 

#63-09 

1/$11 5/$38 

C.esc.Fontenesii ‘Black Stem’ 

†♥esculenta 

‘Illustris‛ – (see 

pg 31 B) dark 

gray to black 

overlay, highl 

i g h t e d w i t h 

veins and edges 

of lime green; 

the best performer 

of all 

in our gardens; 

leaves 6”-14”; 

12”-36” tall. tissue 

culture 

#63-04 

Colocasia escu. ‘Illustris’ 

1/$11 5/$38 

Col.esc.’Nancy’s Revenge’. 

Colocasia esc. ‘Fallax’ 

†esculenta nanciana 

‘Nancy‛s Revenge‛ – 

(see pg 31 B) an eyecatcher 

with dark 

green leaves and, at 

maturity, is decorated 

with a creamy 

white blotch in the 

middle; 8”-14”. tissue 

culture 

#63-06 

1/$11 5/$38 

CRINUM 

†esculenta ‘Red Stem 

Rhubarb‛ – (Cranberry 

Taro) (see pg 31 B) very 

large 12”-18”; velvety 

leaves; light passing 

through this plant is 

a dramatic ‘attentiongetter‛! 

the most vigorous 

and perennial for 

us; 3‛-4‛. tissue culture 

#63-03 

1/$11 5/$38 

Col.esc.’Red Stem Rhubarb’ 

†CORNUKAEMPFERIA 

AURANTIFLORA 

‘JUNGLE GOLD’ 


Special Feature: Vivid, colorful leaf display 

Nickname: Peacock Ginger 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALPINA; ALOCASIA; CALADIUM; CANNA; 

COLOCASIA; HEDYCHIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS: COLEUS; FERN; LYSIMACHIA 

(see pg 31 B) Zone 9; truly a tropical 

plant; purple underside of its leaves; 6”-12” tall; 

leaves are a good 12”-18” long; shade loving to part 

sun; golden flowers appear in tropical climates but 

not in our garden. ~4” pots from tissue culture 

#64-10 1/$8 5/$35 

Cornukaempferia aurantiflora ‘Jungle Gold’ 

♥CRINUM (CRY-num) 


Special Feature: Deer and critter-proof 

Nickname: Cape Coast Lily, River Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA; ZANTEDESCHIA; CALADIUM; 

ALOCASIA; HEMEROCALLIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: ARTEMISIA; NEPETA; SALVIA; 

BRONZE FENNEL; PERILLA 

Although the flowers of Crinums look like 

lilies, they are more akin to but much larger than 

the regular Hippeastrum and, therefore, have huge 

bulbs which are pest proof like other members 

of the amaryllis family. Clusters of long-lasting, 

large flowers bloom and re-bloom mid through late 

summer on 2‛-3‛ stems, towering above its swordshaped 

leaves. It prefers rich, moist soil but tolerates 

drier situations; resents being disturbed, 

so don‛t move it, unless necessary, once it‛s been 

established and may take a season to get established 

before it blooms. Wonderfully fragrant, it‛s 

a great companion to many perennials and other 

bulbs; 24+cm bulbs; 1 per sq. ft.; zones 7-10. If 

you live in a colder area, 

mulch heavily or plant 

in containers so it can 

be moved inside during 

the winter like an agapanthus 

or hibiscus. 

Ellen Bosanquet - very 

rich flowering; more 

trumpet-like; lime green 

leaves; zones 7b-10. 

#65-02 

1/$8 5/$28 

Crinum ‘Ellen Bosanquet’ 

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x. moorei ‘Album‛ 

- native to South 

Africa; white flowers 

sometimes suffused 

with pale pink 

and rosy stamens; 

1863. 

#65-09 

1/$8 5/$28 

CROCOSMIA 

x crocosmiiflora 

‘Carmine Brilliant - near 

the end of the stem, 

clusters of lovely small 

trumpet-like carmine 

red flowers with yellow 

centers form. 

#66-13 

10/$6 50/$21 

Crinum x. moorei ‘Album’ 

x. powellii – up to 15 

trumpet shaped, rich 

pink fragrant flowers 

often bloom twice a 

summer; attractive midgreen 

foliage; 1858. 

#65-05 

1/$7 5/$25 

Crinum x. powellii’ 

Stars and Stripes - 

amazingly colorful and 

draws lots of attention 

in our garden. 

#65-10 

1/$11 5/$38 

x. powellii ‘Album‛ – pure 

white form of powellii, 

ideal for the Moonlight 

Garden; 1893. 

#65-06 

1/$9 5/$32 

Crinum ‘Stars and Stripes’ 

CROCOSMIA 

(kro-KAHZ-mee-ah) 


Nickname: Montbretia or Sword Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA; EUCOMIS; CANNA; ALSTROEMERIA; 

ZANTEDESCHIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: AGAPANTHUS; RUDBECKIA; 

PASSION FRUIT VINE; PERENNIAL MIXED BORDER 

Up to 50 tubular, starry, warm, colorful 

blooms decorate gracefully arching stems, adding 

festive brightness to the mid to late summer garden 

when lots of other plants have finished their 

show. These pest resistant wonders, with swordlike 

foliage similar to gladiolus, blend in nicely and 

add linear accents to the perennial border. The 

flower arranger‛s dream, long-lasting Crocosmia 

adds a special effect in arrangements. Happiest 

in full sun, crocosmias sometimes wait until the 

second season to bloom; for best results, please 

plant early in cool soil; 5-10 per sq. ft.; zones 6- 

10, except for ‘Lucifer‛ which is normally reliably 

hardy to zone 5; 10cm+ bulbs except where noted; 

12”-24” except where noted. 

x. crocosmiiflora 

‘ B a b y l o n ‛ 

– fire engine 

red with yellow 

stamens on 

upright stems; 

6+cm corms. 

#66-08 

10/$7 

50/$25 

Crinum x. powellii’ 

Crocosmia ‘Babylon’ 

Croc. ‘Carmine Brilliant’ 

♥ x crocosmiiflora 

‘Emberglow‛ – long, 

narrow, deep red, tubular 

blossoms which 

alternate uniformly, like 

British soldiers, up the 

stem; one of Brent‛s 

favorites; 10+ cm corms; 

18”-36”. 

#66-09 

10/$5 50/$18 

Croc. ‘Emily McKenzie’ 


‘George Davison‛ – small 

uniform yellow flowers; 

6+cm corms. 

#66-06 

10/$5 50/$18 

Crocosmia ‘John Boots’ 


‘Lucifer‛ – large and 

vigorous cultivar is an 

extremely long lasting 

perennial in our garden 

and the hardiest of 

them all! Zone 5; 10+ 

cm corms; 24”-36”. 

#66-03 

10/$5 50/$18 

Crocosmia masonorum 

Crocosmia ‘Emberglow’ 


‘Emily McKenzie‛ – large 

orange flowers with a 

broad reddish brown 

band and pale orange 

center; flowers seem to 

open wider and fuller 

than most; 1951; 6+cm 

corms. 

#66-02 

10/$6 50/$21 

Croc. ‘George Davison’ 


‘John Boots‛ – a newly 

available cultivar with 

bright, cheerful, golden 

yellow flowers; 6+cm 

corms. 

#66-12 

10/$9 50/$32 

Crocosmia ‘John Boots’ 

masonorum – bright 

flowers of scarlet red 

with orange flames 

which look upward from 

arching stems; 1896; 8- 

10+cm corms; 18”-30”. 

#66-04 

10/$7 50/$25 

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Crocosmia ‘Meteore’ 


‘Mistral‛ – deep orange/ 

red; seedling of masonorum; 

8+cm corms. 

#66-07 

10/$5 50/$18 


‘Meteore‛ – a small 

trumpet-shaped flower 

of acorn squash yellow 

with a red throat 

and orange brushmarks; 

1887. 

#66-14 

10/$3 50/$11 

Curc. petiolata ‘Emperor’ 

DAHLIA 

†♥petiolata ‘Emperor‛ 

–(see pg 31 B) wonderful, 

bold, wide, mid-green 

leaves with margins and 

streaks of creamy white; 

late soft pink to white 

flowers; part shade; 2½‛ 

- 3‛; zone 7-10. 

#67-02 

1/$11 5/$38 

CURCUMA 

(kur-KOO-mah) 


Special Feature: Spectacular 

tropical leaves 

Nickname: Pinecone Ginger 

BULB COMPANIONS: OXALIS, CA- 

LADIUM, HEDYCHIUM, CANNA, COLO- 

CASIA, ALOCASIA, ZANTEDESCHIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: 

COLEUS, IMPATIENS, LAMIUM, HOSTA, 

ASTILBE, TROPICAL OR SHADE 


‘Red King‛ – half the 

size of ‘Lucifer‛ but just 

as lovely and strong; 

8”-18”. 

#66-15 

10/$3 50/$11 

Crocosmia in the garden 

GARDEN 

This wonderfully exciting and eye-catching 

group of plants with dramatic, large, lance-shaped 

leaves and superb, showy, long lasting, pineconelike 

inflorescence, add a mysterious quality to your 

summer garden. These tropical plants are as much 

at home as a focal point in a large container garden 

as they are in a sunny or semi-shaded border; 

these are tropical, so may be slow getting started; 

(Interesting note: Spices Cumin and Tumeric come 

from these plants) 1 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10 unless 

otherwise noted. (~4” pots from tissue culture) 

†Ladawan - (see pg 31 B) 

amazing lavendar spikes 

on tall stems; a luscious 

tropical plant; 3‛-4‛; zone 

3-11. 

#67-08 

1/$11 5/$38 

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Crocosmia ‘Red King’ 

Curc. elata ‘Giant Plume’ 

Crocosmia ‘Mistral’ 

†elata ‘Giant Plume‛ 

– (see pg 31 B) grown 

primarily for its lush, 

giant leaves; in zones 9- 

10, pink spikes decorate 

an already terrific plant; 

loves sun and is hardy to 

zone 7-10; 2‛-4‛. 

#67-07 

1/$11 5/$38 

Curcuma ‘Ladawan’ 

†♥zedoaria 

‘Scarlet Fever‛ – C.zedoaria ‘Scarlet Fever’’ 

(see pg 31 B) striking 

leaves with red central vein; likes sun to medium 

shade; zone 8-10. 

#67-04 

1/$11 5/$38 

DAHLIA (DAL-ee-ah) 

Family: Compositae 

Special Feature: Amazing re-blooming flowers 

BULB COMPANIONS: AMARCRINUM, GLADIOLUS, CANNAS, 

CALADIUM, HYMENOCALLIS, LIATRIS, LILY 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: BRONZE FENNEL, PERILLA, 

ARTEMISIA, ROSES, MIXED BORDER; CLEOME 

Native to Mexico and Central America, 

dahlias provide us with more pleasure than almost 

any other summer bulbs. They produce an abundance 

of wonderful flowers perfect for ‘gift giving 

flower arrangements‛ throughout early summer 

and again in late summer until frost. If they are 

picked for arrangements, these ‘cut and come 

again‛ plants require almost no care, they appear 

to be pest resistant and they come in a myriad of 

colors. They are happy in full sun or partial shade. 

Top-sized tubers; approx. 1 per sq. ft; zones 8- 

10; have overwintered in our zone 7 gardens with 

extra winter mulch among our daffodils and tulips; 

we divided them into groups according to their 

shape; top sized tubers. 

.GROUP 1– SINGLE-FLOWERED 

Single blooms with a single outer ring of florets 

which may overlap, the center forming a disc. 

Normally about 1‛-2‛ tall; ideal for fronts of 

borders and in containers. 

Dahlia ‘Chic’ 

♥Red Riding Hood 

(Roodkapje) – blooms all 

summer in our entrance 

garden and greets us 

many times a day; perfect 

shoes and socks 

for Canna ‘Brandywine‛. 

#69-25 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

♥Chic – a miniature plant 

with a major impact; rich 

golden 1 1/2” - 2” flowers 

with amber centers stand 

out against almost black 

leaves; 10”-15” tall. 

#69-56 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

D. ‘Red Riding Hood’ 

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Arabian Night 

Bishop of Landaaf 

Bluesette 

Cheeky Glow 

Chic 

Classic Elise 

Classic Giselle 

Classic Summertime 

Classic Swan Lake 

Deepest Yellow 

Delighting Glow 

Edinburgh 

Ellen Houston 

Esther 

Eveline 

Extase 

Fantastico 

Fascination 

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18 

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF DAHLIAS 

Frivolous Glow 

Gallery Art Deco 

Gallery Art Fair 

Gallery Art Nouveau 

Gallery Cezanne 

Gallery Cobra 

Gallery Leonardo 

Gallery Monet 

Gallery Rembrandt 

Gallery Salvador 

Gallery Singer 

Garden Princess 

Hartenaas 

Honey 

Inca 

Kelvin Floodlight 

Lavender Perfection 

Mrs. Eileen 

Night Queen 

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16 

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16 

16 

16 

16 

17 

18 

15 

15 

15 

19 

19 

19 

17 

Nuit d‛Ete 

Orange Nugget 

Park Princess 

Playa Blanca 

Polar Glow 

Ragged Robin 

Red Majorette 

Red Riding Hood 

Roxy 

Seattle 

Secret Glow 

Sneezy 

Snowstorm 

Stars Lady 

Sunny Glow 

White Perfection 

Yellow Happiness 

Yellow Sneezy 

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Dahlia ‘Roxy’ 

♥Roxy – lilac rose with 

bright yellow stamens 

and very dark, blackish 

green foliage; ideal pot 

plant. 

#69-16 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Sneezy – this creamy 

w h i t e , y e l l o w - e y e d 

dahlia may look from a 

distance like a perfectly 

formed, smooth petaled 

daisy, but this flower will 

bloom all summer up until 

frost and provide you Dahlia ‘Sneezy’ 

with lots of long stemmed 

flowers. 

#69-26 1/$3 5/$10 25/$45 

Dahlia ‘Yellow Sneezy’ 

Yellow Sneezy – daisylike 

flower that brightens 

the summer garden 

and attracts butterflies! 

#69-30 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

GROUP 2 – ANEMONE-FLOWERED 

Blooms have one or more outer rings of generally 

flattened ray florets surrounding a dense 

group of tubular florets, which are longer than 

the disc florets in Single dahlias, and showing 

no disc. Normally about 1‛-2‛ tall. 

Honey – a row of overlapping 

antique rose petals 

surround a center 

tuft of golden tubular 

petaloids on this anemone 

flowered beauty; a 

combination of these 

two colors give the effect 

of warm, sweet, 

yummy honey in the garden; 

medium green leaves; Dahlia ‘Honey’ 

wonderful with Lilium ‘Tom Pouce‛; 12”-18”. 

#69-13 1/$3 5/$11 25/$41 

GROUP 3– COLLERETTE TYPE 

Blooms have a single outer ring of generally flat 

ray florets, which may overlap, with a ring of 

small florets (the Collar); the center forming 

a disc. Normally about 1‛-2‛ tall. 

Dahlia ‘Esther’ 

Fantastico - three colors 

decorate this amazing, 

show-stopping flower. 

#69-60 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Esther - warm as the 

summer sunset, this 

d a h l i a w i l l s p r e a d 

warmth in your garden 

and in your heart. 

#69-59 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Hartenaas – bright, 

almost ‘hot pink‛ which 

becomes more of a pastel 

color at the edges of 

the large petals and also 

the small florets in the 

center; combined with 

a bright yellow center, 

Dahlia ‘Hartenaas’ this is a ‘happy-looking‛ 

flower. #69-33 1/$3 5/$11 25/$41 

Inca - bright red and 

beautifully shaped, this 

dazzeling flower will 

combine with many others 

for many theme 

gardens. 

#69-61 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlias in the garden 

Dahlia ‘Fantastico’ 

Dahlia ‘Inca’ 

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GROUP 5 – DECORATIVE TYPE 

Fully double blooms having no central disc. The 

ray florets are broad, scarcely rolled along 

their length, generally flat or slightly twisted 

and usually bluntly pointed; workhorse of the 

summer garden; 2‛-5‛. 

Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’ 

Bluesette – silvery pink, 

perfectly shaped petaloids 

surround a more 

intensely pink blossom; 

a profuse bloomer; 18”- 

24”. 

#69-39 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

♥Ellen Houston – rich 

orange/red decorative 

flower; incredible dark 

greenish black leaves; 

12”-18”. 

#69-14 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

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Dahlia ‘Edinburgh’ 

♥Arabian Night – lovely 

dark flower gives the illusion 

of shadows in the 

full sun; 18”-24”; 1951. 

#69-01 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Bluesette’ 

♥Edinburgh – large, 

3” variable white and 

purple to all purple decorative-type 

flowers 

with dark green leaves; 

1950; 2‛-4‛. 

#69-04 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

♥Extase – large, twotoned, 

decorative salmon-apricot 

flowers with 

medium green leaves; 

12”-15”. 

69-05 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Extase’ 

(‘Gallery’ series is a special group that is 

normally more compact and more floriferous 

than others) 

♥Gallery Art Deco – a 

blend of peaches and 

apricots with burgundy 

edges and center; 

very elegant and artistic, 

strong, re-blooming 

flower; 2‛-3‛. 

#69-36 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Gallery Art Fair’ 

Dahlia ‘Ellen Houston’ 

Dahlia ‘Gallery Art Deco’ 

Gallery Art Fair – creamy 

white flower perfect for 

containers and borders; 

12”-18”. 

#69-47 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

D.‘Gallery Art Nouveau’ 

♥Gallery Cezanne – 

bright sunshine yellow... 

the 55 mph color that 

can be seen from a distance 

supported by nice 

forest green leaves; a 

very compact but floriferous 

plant; 1‛-2‛. 

#69-21 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Gallery Cobra’ 

Gallery Leonardo – a 

lovely compact 1‛-2‛ plant 

covered with 2”-3” flowers 

painted with pointy 

petals of apricot, peach 

and salmon; dark green 

leaves. 

#69-40 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Gallery Monet’ 

Gallery Rembrandt 

– lovely, rich flowering 

pink and silvery pink 

blossoms; 1‛-2‛. 

#69-48 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Gallery Salvador’ 

#69-63 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 


Gallery Art Nouveau 

- lots of blending colors 

of vintage wines which 

should blend with many 

garden schemes and 

home decors. 

#69-62 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

D.‘Gallery Cezanne’ 

Gallery Cobra – makes 

us think Halloween with 

its large pumpkin orange 

flowers covering compact 

plants of very dark 

green leaves; 2‛-3‛ tall. 

#69-51 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

D.‘Gallery Leonardo’ 

♥Gallery Monet – offers 

many of the colors in a 

Monet garden, this perfectly 

formed creamy 

dahlia is brushed with 

dusky rose, suggests 

a bit of yellow deep in 

the heart of blossoms 

with a hint of cabernet 

when in bud; the foliage 

is dark green; a very 

compact plant; 1‛-2‛. 

#69-22 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

D. ‘Gallery Rembrandt’ 

Gallery Salvador - the 

color of gourmet strawberry 

ice cream with a 

bit of extra cream for 

good measure; a yummy, 

soft colored flower. 



♥Gallery Singer – a 

lovely royal red; 1‛-2‛. 

#69-49 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Gallery Singer’ 

The Glow Series are ultra compact dahlias, often 

more floriferous and perfect for the fronts 

of borders or in pots or containers) 

♥Cheeky Glow – spectacular 

miniature dahlia 

with very dark, emerald 

black/green leaves; 8”- 

15” tall. 

#69-50 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahlia ‘Delighting Glow’ 

Delighting Glow - delightful, 

small plant with 

blended colors of sunset 

and a darker center. 

#69-64 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Frivolous Glow - a must 

have, this dwarf plant 

sports dark flowers perfect 

for a feeling of 

shade in the sunny deck 

container. 

#69-65 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahlia ‘Frivolous Glow’ 

♥Polar Glow – a great 

little 1 1/2”-2” creamy 

flower which contrasts 

nicely with its dark 

green leaves; very rich 

flowering; 1‛-2‛ tall. 

#69-52 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahlia ‘Polar Glow’ 

Secret Glow - there is 

a surprising glow about 

this flower with all its 

combined blended colors 

creating a lovely 

effect. 

#69-66 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahlia ‘Sunny Glow’ 

Dahlia ‘Cheeky Glow’ 

Dahlia ‘Secret Glow’ 

♥Sunny Glow – plants 

are literally covered 

with 1 1/2”-2” bright 

sunny yellow blossoms; 

leaves are very 

dark emerald green; 

1‛-2‛ tall. 

#69-53 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Orange Nugget – a cool, 

bright orange flower 

which seems to stay in 

bloom forever and is a 

great companion to Lilium 

‘Avignon‛ or against 

a dark leafed Canna like 

‘Wyoming‛; 12”-18”. 

#69-09 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Seattle’ 

Seattle – large, variable 

white and pumpkin to all 

orange decorative-type 

flowers with nice forest 

green foliage; 2‛-3‛. 

#69-37 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Snowstorm – bright as 

the driven snow, this 

white wonder will lighten 

any summer garden and 

coordinate with any other 

colored flower; sometimes 

shows a yellow eye; 

green foliage; 2‛-3‛. Dahlia ‘Snowstorm’ 

#69-27 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

GROUP 6 – BALL TYPE 

Fully double blooms, ball shaped or slightly flattened. 

The ray florets blunt or rounded at the 

tips, with margins spirally arranged and rolled for 

more than half the length of the florets. Normally 

about 1‛-3‛ tall. 

Eveline – although its 

flower‛s buds are pink, 

it matures to an antique 

white with tips of each 

petal brushed with a 

pale pinkish lavender; 

2‛-3‛. 

#69-20 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

♥Night Queen – tall 

stems make this the 

perfect long lasting cut 

flower; its claret, almost 

black colored ball shaped 

flowers, burgundy stems 

and dark green leaves 

Dahlia ‘Night Queen’ are also striking in the 

garden; 36”-48”. 

#69-08 1/$3 5/$11 25/$41 

GROUP 7 – POMPON TYPE 

Blooms similar to ball types but more globular and 

of miniature size, 1”-2”, with florets rolled for the 

whole of their length; 18”-24” unless noted. 

Deepest Yellow – pure 

buttercup yellow flowers 

on relatively long stems 

compared to the size 

of the flower; will make 

a great reblooming cut 

flower. 

#69-17 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 


Dahlia ‘Orange Nugget’. 

Dahlia ‘Eveline’ 

Dahlia ‘Deepest Yellow’ 

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GROUP 8 & 9 – CACTUS & SEMI-CACTUS TYPE 

Fully double blooms, the ray florets are usually 

pointed, the majority narrower than those of 

the decorative dahlias. Normally 1‛-3‛. 

Dahlia ‘Garden Princess’ 

♥Nuit d‛Ete – this very 

dark, dramatic flower 

will provide the illusion 

of shade in full 

sun; makes a nice contrast 

with light colored 

flowers; medium green 

leaves; 2‛-3‛. 

#69-23 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Park Princess’ 

♥Playa Blanca – this 

full, yet loosely formed 

creamy white flower 

resembles a pin cushion, 

with a greenish yellow 

center and blooms on 

long stems above its 

foliage. 

#69-43 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Ragged Robin’ 

♥Red Majorette – these 

fire engine red flowers 

bloom on tall stems so 

straight you‛ll almost be 

able to hear the drums 

beat and see the fire on 

the baton as it twirls! 

Excellent rebloomer. 

#69-24 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

♥Garden Princess – a 

creamy yellow flower 

with its petals almost 

outlined with reddish 

pink giving the appearance 

of a warm coral, 

while still seeing the 

yellow; medium green 

leaves; 12”-18”. 

#69-31 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Nuit d’Ete’ 

♥Park Princess – the 

tightly rolled petals 

vary in color from pale 

pink to rich, vibrant 

pink, depending on the 

temperature and moisture; 

prolific rebloomer; 

excellent cut flower; 

one of the best! 

#69-10 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Playa Blanca’ 

Ragged Robin - Appropriately 

named, 

this ‘raga-muffin‛ looking 

flower has lots of 

charm in addition to 

lots of color; a great 

addition to this group. 

#69-71 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahlia ‘Red Majorette’ 

Dahlia ‘Stars Lady’ 

Yellow Happiness - 

bright, happy and yellow 

- an unbeatable combination! 

#69-68 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

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Stars Lady - perfect 

little lady of a flower 

wins a star in our book 

with its perfect form 

and soft pink color. 

#69-67 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘Yellow Happiness’ 

GROUP 10 – MISCELLANEOUS TYPE 

Any dahlias which do not fall into one of the 

previous groups; primarily dark leaved plants. 

Normally 2‛-4‛ tall 

♥Bishop of Llandaff 

– dark mahogany foliage 

and garnet red flowers 

add a shading effect 

to our full sun garden; 

great performer here; 

2‛-3‛; Heirloom. 

#69-03 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahl. ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ 

Classic Elise - warm 

and wonderful coloration 

of the flower is set 

off by very dark, almost 

black leaves and stems; 

a terrific plant! 2‛-3‛. 

#69-72 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Classic Giselle - dark 

pink centers with lighter 

pink edges make this 

flower very visble in the 

garden. 

#69-69 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahlia ‘Classic Giselle’. 

Classic Summertime 

– soft yellow flower that 

is a striking contrast 

to its dark, weathered 

bronzy green leaves; 

large plant; 2‛-4‛. 

#69-45 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Dahlia ‘Classic Swan Lake’ 

Dahlia ‘Classic Elise’ 

D. ‘Classic Summertime’ 

♥Classic Swan Lake 

– like a swan, this flower 

begins soft yellow and 

matures to ivory white; 

graceful and dignified 

with dark blackish green 

foliage; 18”-24”. 

#69-29 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

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Dahlia ‘Fascination’ 

Fascination – lilac/pink, 

semi-double with yellow 

stamens; wonderful 

greenish black foliage; 

18”-24”. 

#69-15 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

LARGE OR ‘DINNER PLATE‛ TYPE 

This isn‛t an official group of dahlias but we‛ve 

separated them because of the many requests 

we‛ve had for this large flowered types, which 

are new to us. 

Kelvin Floodlight – Giant 

‘dinner plate‛ 6”-8” 

flowers of rich sunshine 

yellow will brighten any 

garden. 

#69-55 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

D. ‘Lavender Perfection’ 

Mrs. Eileen – large, 

bright reddish orange 

dahlia that blends nicely 

with other warm colors. 

#69-58 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Dahlia ‘White Perfection’ 

Lavender Perfection 

- large, beautifully 

formed lavender flower 

that will blend nicely 

with pinks, whites and 

purples from all genus. 

#69-57 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

White Perfection – large 

white flowers contrasting 

or accenting all other 

colors in the garden. 

#69-54 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

†DICHORISANDRA 

THYRSIFLORA (die-Kore-eh-SAN-dra) 

Family: Commelinacea 

Special Feature: Knockout blue flower 

Nickname: Blue Ginger 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, CANNA, COLOCASIA, HEDY- 

CHIUM, XANTHOSOMA 

(see pg 31 B) 

Beautiful blue flowers 

with glossy green leaves; 

10”-30” tall, depending 

on age of the plant and 

planting site; prefers full 

sun to part shade; blooms 

late summer; zones 9-11; 

for zones 4-8, grow in a 

pot and store frost free 

during the winter. 

#89-06 

1/$11 5/$38 

Dahlia ‘Kelvin Floodlight’ 

Dahlia ‘Mrs. Eileen’ 

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora 

EUCOMIS 

§-EUCHARIS AMAZONICA 

(YEW-kah-ris) 


Special Feature: Spectacular fragrant flower 

Nickname: Amazon Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: OXALIS; BEGONIA; CALADIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: ORCHID; FERN; TROPICAL OR 

SHADE GARDEN; OTHER SHADE PLANTS SUITABLE FOR CONTAINERS 

This lovely South American native produces 

clusters of 3-5 beautiful, fragrant, narcissus-like, 

white blossoms on 12”-16” graceful stems 

with attractive, broad, glossy green leaves in late 

summer. It responds best if grown in bright shade 

with loads of water and regular feedings when 

actively growing but prefers to be kept fairly dry 

during dormancy. Since the bulbs will not tolerate 

frost and resent being disturbed, in zones 3-8, it‛s 

best to grow in a large 

enough container for 

future growth, which 

will also enable you to 

bring inside for the 

winter where it may 

bloom again if given 

warm temperatures and 

high humidity; requires 

a long growing season to 

flower; Pest resistant; 

top-sized bulbs; 3-4 per Eucharis amazonica 

sq. ft.; zones 9-10. 

#70-01 1/$7 5/$25 

EUCOMIS (YEW-kom-is) 

Family: Lilaceae 

Special Feature: Long-lasting inflorescence 

Nickname: Pineapple Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: GLADIOLUS CALLIANTHUS; CRINUM; 

OXALIS; DAHLIA, LILY 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: PERILLA; PURPLE BASIL; 

BRONZE FENNEL; LATE BLOOMING ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS 

This amazingly easy and satisfying, critter 

resistant, South African native has a conical 

flower head filled with fragrant florets and topped 

with a peacock tuft of green leaves, resembling a 

pineapple. It‛s so eye-catching in our garden but 

is also a striking centerpiece in containers on the 

patio. Loves to be in full sun but doesn‛t mind 

partial shade in regular, 

well-drained garden 

soil; its name translates 

to ‘beautifully headed‛ 

which it really is! 3-5 

per sq. ft.; zones 7-10; 

12”-18” unless otherwise 

noted. 

♥autumnalis – soft, 

creamy yellow/greenish 

to pure white flowers; 

Eucomis autumnalis 14+cm bulbs; 8”-12”. 

#71-01 

5/$12 25/$42 

♥bicolor – large, greenish 

white flowers with 

maroon to purple bracts, 

flecks and margins; 16”- 

24”; 1878; 16+cm bulbs. 

#71-02 

5/$11 25/$38 

Eucomis bicolor 

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Eucomis bicolor ‘Alba’ 

♥comosa (punctata) – 

variable; dense spike 

of green, purple and 

white, sweetly scented 

flowers that butterflies 

adore; bloom 

a bit later than others; 

1778; 16+cm 

bulbs. 

#71-04 

1/$5 5/$18 

Eucomis montana 

Pole Evansii – the 

largest and tallest 

in this group with 

very open green flowers; 

3‛-6‛ tall; 24+cm 

bulbs. 

#71-05 $25 each 

Euc. ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ 

bicolor ‘Alba‛ – uniformly 

white with a 

greenish hue; 16”-20”; 

14+cm bulbs. 

#71-03 

1/$10 5/$35 

Eucomis comosa 

montana - a luscious 

combination of light 

and dark flowing up 

the stem, with the 

tuft of leaves to 

top off the exquisite 

charm of this 

flower. 

#71-08 

1/$9 5/$32 

Eucomis Pole Evansii 

Sparkling Burgundy 

- a very special flower 

with special leaves as 

well; all are dark burgundy/brown 

and look 

fabulous in the garden; 

top sized bulbs. 

#71-09 

$20 each 

GLADIOLUS 

GALTONIA VIRIDIFLORA 

(gawl-TOH-nee-ah) 


Special Feature: Long-lasting flower 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA, ALSTROEMERIAS; LIATRIS; TUL- 

BAGHIA; POLIANTHES; GLADIOLUS; LILY 

OTHER COMPANIONS: ASTILBE; HEMEROCALLIS; PHLOX; 

SIBERIAN IRIS 

T h i s S o u t h 

African native is particularly 

useful for 

providing a tall accent 

above summer bedding 

plants in the flower 

border from mid summer 

through fall. Its 

20+ greenish waxy blossoms 

resemble graceful 

hanging bells on 14”-24” 

stems looking a bit like 

a large, old-fashioned, 

loosely flowered hyacinth. 

These long-lasting 

flowers are adorned 

with a rosette of long, 

fountain-like leaves. For 

earlier bloom, pot up in Galtonia viridiflora 

a cool greenhouse where 

it is a showstopper as a centerpiece in a large 

container garden; best in full sun; 16/18+cm bulbs; 

3-4 per sq. ft; zones 5-10 

#72-02 5/$11 25/$38 

GLADIOLUS (gla-dee-OH-lus) 


Special Feature: Rainbow of colors available 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA, EUCOMIS; CANNA; MIRABILIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS: DIANTHUS; SALVIA; ZINNIA 

An old-fashioned flower originally from 

Africa, that has reclaimed its place in the flower 

border and cut flower. Colorful blossoms alternating 

up tall stems, come in a myriad of colors 

and offer linear structure to the back of the 

garden. Glads prefer full sun, well drained soil 

and sometimes need to be staked to keep them 

from falling over. They often stand up nicely when 

planted deeply or when grown with other strong, 

sturdy plants like cannas that act as a trellis for 

them. Plant at one week intervals to extend bloom 

season; top sized corms; Standard varieties 18”- 

36” and smaller varieties 12”-24”. Zones 8-10; 

(7b when we plant deeper and mulch). 

STANDARD VARIETIES 

Blues – very unusual 

color of pale blue, fading 

to white in the throat; 

late blooming. 

#73-02 

10/$7 50/$25 

Van der Merwei – very 

mottled foliage surrounds 

the small, dark 

flowered beauty; 1‛-2‛ 

tall. 

#71-07 

$15 each 

Eucomis ‘Van der Merwei’ 

Gladiolus ‘Espresso’ 

Gladiolus ‘Blues’ 

♥Espresso – dark burgundy, 

almost black flowers 

add a mysterious 

element to the summer 

garden. 

#73-13 

10/$6 50/$21 

Many bulbs in this catalogue make wonderful cut flowers. When they begin to bloom, they provide tons of 

flowers, but sometimes, all at one time! If you plant them in two week intervals, you’ll have a continuous supply 

of flowers throughout the summer! Just store the ‘yet to be planted’ bulbs in a well ventilated area until 

you get them planted! 


GLADIOLUS, CONTINUED 

Friendship – smooth, 

soft pink flower, becoming 

paler, almost 

white, towards the center 

with a yellow heart; 

delicate-looking but a 

strong grower. 

#73-14 

10/$5 50/$18 

GLADIOLUS, CONTINUED 

♥Theresa – friendly 

orange flower that melts 

to a warm, glowing yellow 

in the center. 

#73-11 

10/$7 50/$25 

Gladiolus ‘Friendship’ 

Goldfield – buttercup 

yellow flowers. 

#73-03 

10/$5 50/$18 

Gladiolus ‘Green Star’ 

Gladiolus ‘Goldfield’ 

Green Star – almost 

lime green with a bit 

of lemon around the 

edges. 

#73-28 

10/$5 50/$18 

Gladiolus ‘Theresa’ 

Violetta – rich royal 

purple with a tiny white 

veins. 

#73-12 

10/$7 50/$25 

Glad. ‘White Friendship’ 

Gladiolus ‘Violetta’ 

W h i t e F r i e n d s h i p 

– pure white form of 

the cultivar ‘Friendship‛ 

with similar habit and 

loveliness perfect for 

the Evening Garden . 

#73-15 

10/$5 50/$18 

Jester – this flower reminds 

us of our feathered 

friends; each flower 

is brushed around the 

edges and is two-toned 

with Goldfinch yellow and 

Cardinal red; a real long 

distance good looker. 

#73-24 

10/$5 50/$18 

Gladiolus ‘Jester’ 

Mezzo Forte – a real 

blend of salmon, peach 

and apricot; warm tones 

for the summer garden. 

#73-25 

10/$7 50/$25 

White Prosperity – lovely 

ruffled snow white 

flower with brushmarks 

of pale raspberry in the 

throat. 

#73-35 

10/$4 50/$14 

Glad. ‘White Prosperity’ 

Wig‛s Sensation - You 

can see this one coming 

and going! Flowers 

are fire engine red, just 

right for the ‘hot spot‛ in 

your garden. 

#73-27 

10/$4 50/$14 

Gladiolus ‘Mezzo Forte’ 

Mon Amour – pastel, 

yummy tricolored flower 

with cream, yellow and 

pink. 

#73-26 

10/$7 50/$25 

Gladiolus ‘Mon Amour’ 

Priscilla – bright pink 

edges, white in the center 

with a yellow heart; 

quite colorful. 

#73-07 

10/$4 50/$14 

Gladiolus ‘Priscilla’ 

Rose Supreme – warm, 

rosy salmon with lighter, 

sometimes white marks 

on the petals. 

#73-09 

10/$4 50/$14 

Gladiolus ‘Rose Supreme’ 

Glad. ‘Wig’s Sensation’ 

Wind Song – luscious 

lilac purple petals surround 

a rich Jersey 

cream center; a show 

stopper! 

#73-36 

10/$5 50/$18 


Gladiolus ‘Wind Song’ 

Interesting gardens can occur when several 

types of bulbs, perennials and annuals with 

similar sun/soil requirements are combined in 

the same flower bed. It becomes a Layer- or 

Lasagne Garden when suggested planting 

depths are variable enough to make it possible 

to plant them on top of each other. With 

good planning, the flowers can bloom together, 

making a mass of color, or sequencially, 

providing a long sequence of bloom. Either 

way, it’s rewarding and a good use of garden 

space...’the more plant material in the garden, 

the less room there is for weeds’! 

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GLADIOLUS, INTERMEDIATE-SIZED 

INTERMEDIATE-SIZED VARIETIES 

Similar to the standard flower, but with somewhat 

smaller flowers; sometimes not as tall 

and therefore, may not need staking. (‘Flevo‛ 

is a trademark for a grower group) 12”-36” 

tall; 5 per sq. ft; these are perennial for us 

in zone 7. 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Amico’ 

Flevo Dancer - a 

wonderful combination 

of whipped cream with 

a ‘cherry on top‛; especially 

effective in a 

Patriotic Garden. 

#73-39 

10/$7 50/$25 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Eyes’ 

Flevo Frizzle - luscious 

colors of soft pinkish 

lavender with a drop 

of burgundy wine; the 

color combinations are 

endless! 

#73-40 

10/$7 50/$25 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Jive’ 

Flevo Junior – deep blood 

red flowers; each petal 

veined with white, and 

echo to its white stamens; 

dark green leaves; a very 

dramatic statement! 

#73-19 

10/$7 50/$25 

Flevo Amico – dark lilac 

colors the inner heart of 

each flower; same color 

decorates the outer 

edges of each petal 

while creamy buttermilk 

separates the two. 

#73-16 

10/$7 50/$25 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Dancer’ 

Flevo Eyes – The tallest 

of the group; eye-catching 

creamy white with 

a large drop of Merlot 

in the center of each 

flower. 

#73-21 

10/$7 50/$25 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Frizzle’ 

Flevo Jive – a combination 

of whole milk 

with a waterfall of 

sweet honey; a yummy 

flower. 

#73-29 

10/$7 50/$25 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Junior’ 

Flevo Party - rich, deep 

crimson red with white 

midribs and stamens. 

#73-22 

10/$7 50/$25 

SPECIES VARIETIES 

This group tends to be hardier and good for 

center pieces in container gardens. 

Gl. callianthus ‘Murielae’ 

nanus ‘Elvira‛ – ‘...with 

her heart on fiyah‛... 

creamy white with raspberry 

hearts on ‘fiyah‛ 

on the bottom lobes; 

zones 8-10; 12”-18”. 

#73-31 

10/$5 50/$18 

Gladiolus nanus ‘Halley’ 

primulinus ‘Mirella‛ – orangy 

red with an occasional 

white fleck; zones 

8-10; 12”-18”. 

#73-33 

10/$4 50/$14 

Glad. tubergenii ‘Charm’ 

GLADIOLUS, SPECIES 

callianthus ‘Murielae‛ 

– (Acidanthera or Abyssinian 

Gladiolus) pure 

white, fragrant flowers 

with purple/burgundy 

markings in the throat. 

Its swardlike leaves are 

about half as tall as the 

18”-24” arching flower 

spikes; blooms mid to 

late summer; Heirloom 

(1896) 10+ cm corms; 

5-10 per sq. ft; zones 

7-10. #73-01 

10/$3 50/$11 

Gladiolus nanus ‘Elvira’ 

nanus ‘Halley‛ – a real 

eye-opener with a sunrise 

in the center of 

each creamy white floret; 

zones 8-10; 12”- 

18”. 

#73-32 

10/$4 50/$14 

Glad. primulinus ‘Mirella’ 

tubergenii ‘Charm‛ – 

various shades of pink 

flow through the flower 

spike; zones 8-10; 12”- 

18”. 

#73-34 

10/$5 50/$18 

Gladiolus ‘Flevo Party’ 

The amazing and varying shades of Gloriosa in the garden! 

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GLORIOSA 

GLORIOSA (gloh-ree-OH-sah) 

Family: Liliaceae (Colchicaceae) 

Special Feature: Pest-proof 

Nickname: Glory Lily or Climbing Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA; HEDYCHIUM; LILY 

OTHER CMPANIONS AND USES: SUNFLOWER; TROPICAL GAR- 

DEN; AN STRONG, TALL BRANCHED PLANT TO BE USED FOR SUPPORT 

OR ANOTHER VINE LIKE CLEMATIS 

With changing colors from yellow to red 

and back again, depending on the soil and weather 

conditions, this pest-proof, summer bloomer, native 

to tropical Africa and Asia, has extremely 

reflexed petals that reveal prominent, long ‘eyelash‛ 

pistils and stamens. Stems cling to arbors, 

trellises or strong stemmed neighbors with the aid 

of curly tendrils at its leaf tips; each petal, folding 

back, creates the illusion of butterflies in the 

garden. Glorious in a container and in the garden; 

requires full sun and well-drained soil; 1 per sq. 

ft.; top sized; zones 8-10, but will overwinter in 

zone 7 in a protected location with extra mulch; 

blooms mid-late summer; grows up to 6‛. 

Lutea – (citrina) delicate, 

glowing orangish 

yellow flowers, 1901; 

top-sized tubers. 

#75-01 

1/$9 5/$32 

Gloriosa superba 

♥superba ‘Rothchildiana‛ 

– bright ‘fire truck‛ 

red with small yellow 

edge; 1902; 20+cm tubers. 

#75-02 

1/$11 5/$38 

Gloriosa ‘Lutea’ 

superba - in our garden, 

this flower blooms 

rich orange with yellow 

edges; 1678. 

#75-03 

1/$7 5/$25 

G.superba ‘Rothschildiana’ 

HABRANTHUS ROBUSTUS 

(ha-BRAN-thus row-BUS-tus) 


Special Feature: Surprise flower after rain 

Nickname: Rain Lily 

Previous Name: Zephyranthus robustus 

BULB COMPANIONS: CALADIUM; ZEPHYRANTHES; 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: DIANTHUS; SEDUM; 

FRONT OF MIXED BORDER OR ROCK GARDEN 

This native to Brazil and Argentina looks 

like a crocus flower sitting on top of, but at an 

angle to its upright stem. Single 2”-3” pink flowers 

bloom on 9”-12” stems from midsummer to autumn 

before its leaves develop. 

This pest-proof 

bulb thrives in full sun 

and well drained soil; 

6+cm bulbs; excellent 

container plant; 5-9 

per sq. ft.; zones 7-10; 

Heirloom, 1828. 

#76-01 

10/$3 50/$11 

HEDYCHIUM 

HEDYCHIUM (heh-DIK-ee-um) 


Special Feature: Fragrant inflorescence 

Nickname: Ginger Lily or Butterfly Ginger 

BULB COMPANIONS: CURCUMA, ALOCASIA, COLOCASIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: CASTOR BEAN, ORNA- 

MENTAL GRASSES, EVENING OR TROPICAL GARDEN 

Native to tropical Asia, Himalaya and 

Madagascar, these plants produce spectacular 

12” tall flower heads that crown 3‛-5‛ stems in late 

summer attracting many hummingbirds and butterflies. 

Each flower has 20-100 of 2” individual, 

variable fragranced, colorful blossoms. Tolerant 

of heavy soils, their normal habitat is the edge of 

the forest where there is plenty of light and lots 

of moisture. They are performing happily near the 

edge of our pond but perform and bloom best in 

our full sun garden with ample moisture. Blooms 

late summer until frost; may not bloom the 1st 

year and needs a long growing season, so if they 

are not hardy for you, it would be best to pot 

them up in at least a 10” pot. They are amazingly 

worth the wait! Top sized; plant 18” on center; 

zones 7-10 unless otherwise noted; (4” pots from 

tissue culture, unless otherwise noted) 

†coccineum cv. ‘Tara‛ – 

(see pg 31 B) waxy leaves 

decorate the 5‛ tall stem 

which is topped with 

large spikes of bright, 

flame orange fragrant 

flowers. This one blooms 

midsummer until frost 

and is heat tolerant, but 

also tolerates the cool 

maritime climates of 

the Pacific Northwest; 

zones 7-10. 

#77-10 

1/$11 5/$38 

Hed.cor.‘White Butterfly’ 

†♥Dr. Moy – (see pg 

31 B) milk and honey 

flowers with creamy variegated 

pointy leaves, 

making it an interesting 

plant long before and 

after it blooms; 3‛-5‛. 

#77-12 

1/$11 5/$38 

Hedychium ‘Elizabeth’ 

Hedy. coccineum cv.‘Tara’ 

†♥coronarium ‘White 

Butterfly‛ – (see pg 31 

B) terrific plant with 

beautiful white flowers; 

the most fragrant of 

this group; 3‛-5‛; zone 

7-10. 

#77-08 

1/$11 5/$38 

Hedychium ‘Dr. Moy’ 

†♥Elizabeth – (see pg 31 

B) a spectacular butterfly 

ginger with pink flowers; 

prolific bloomer; 

3‛-5‛. 

#77-03 

1/$11 5/$38 

Habranthus robustus 


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HEDYCHIUM, CONTINUED 

HYMENOCALLIS 

gardnerianum - sometimes 

called ‘Kahili 

Ginger‛; yellow flowers 

with striking red filaments 

on 5‛-6‛ sturdy 

stems with large waxy 

leaves; fantastic fragrance 

and very easy 

to grow! 

#77-04 

1/$6 5/$21 

† johnsonii - (see page 

31 B) scarlet red with 

white streaks; terrific 

especially in the south 

where it perennializes 

readily; 2nd year from 

tissue culture; should 

bloom in 3rd season. 

#51-21 

1/$11 5/$38 

Hedych. gardnerianum 

Hippeastrum johnsonii 

†♥Pink V – (see pg 31 B) 

a dependable performer 

that has 7” spikes of 1”, 

citrus scented flowers 

that are cream with a 

deep rose center; a 6‛ 

plant that grows lustily 

from midsummer to 

frost and all winter in 

frost-free areas; zones 

7-10. #77-07 

1/$11 5/$38 

HIPPEASTRUM (Hip-ee-AY-strum) 


Special Feature: Pest-proof, knockout flowers! 

Nickname: Amaryllis 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA; EUCOMIS; GLADIOLUS; CANNA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: BACHELOR BUTTONS; 

RUDBECKIA; CLEOME; ECHINACEA; ARTEMISIA 

We normally see these as tall, indoorforced 

winter plants. However, when grown 

outdoors in the summer with more intense light 

and longer daylight hours, they bloom on much 

shorter stems in early-mid summer; We have 

planted them in our garden and have found them 

to be reliable, marvelous, eye-catching perennials. 

8”-18”; 26/28cm 

bulbs; zones 8- 

10; also in zone 

7 in sheltered 

locations, when 

planted deep and 

mulched well. 

Apple Blossom 

– America‛s best 

known amaryllis; 

popular pink and 

white color; large 

flowered. 

#51-01 

1/$9 5/$32 

Hedychium ‘Pink V’ 

Hippeastrum ‘Apple Blossom’ in the 

garden with Dichloestemma ida-maia 

♥Baby Star – blood 

red flowers with white 

stripes and a greenish 

white heart; small 

flowered. 

#51-09 

1/$11 5/$38 

La Paz – unusual shape 

and lots of flowers. 

#51-18 

1/$16 5/$56 

Hippeastrum ‘Pamela’ 

Santa Cruz - bright 

and beautiful, this eyecatching 

flower will be 

an amazing site in your 

garden or in your patio 

container. #51-22 

1/$16 5/$56 

Hippeastrum ‘La Paz’ 

Pamela - an intermediate 

all red cultivar that 

looks great in containers 

and blends in well in the 

garden. 

#51-20 

1/$11 5/$38 

Hippeastrum ‘Santa Cruz’ 

HYMENOCALLIS(Hi-men-oh-KAL-is) 


Special Feature: Pest-proof, fragrant flower 

Nickname: Peruvian Daffodils or Ismene 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA; CALADIUM; COLOCASIA; 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: DIANTHUS; SNAPDRAGON 

With the center part of the flower 

resembling the cup or corona and six petals 

surrounding it, this flower looks very much like 

a daffodil blooming in the summer on leafless 

stalks! Grown for its unique sculptural quality 

that it brings to the outdoor or container garden, 

as well as its marvelous fragrance, this 18”-24” 

plant which is native to the Americas, blooms very 

quickly after planting. The decorative 2” wide 

leaves that appear after bloom are a lovely soft 

lime-green. Some species occur naturally in grasslands 

and rocky habitats and others in sub tropical 

marshy areas. This pest-proof bulb is great for 

the Evening Garden; blooms early-mid summer; 

1-3 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10; has overwintered in 

our zone 7 garden with 

extra mulch. 

Hippeastrum ‘Baby Star’ 

Dancing Queen – fully 

double, red and white 

candy striped flower 

with dark green leaves. 

#51-15 

1/$12 5/$42 

Hipp. ‘Dancing Queen’ 

Advance – pure white 

flowers with yellow 

stripes in the throat; 

leaves are bright green; 

early summer flowering; 

16/18cm bulbs; 1932. 

#79-06 

5/$10 25/$35 

Hymenocallis ‘Advance’ 

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LACHENALIA AFRICAN BEAUTY® 

Hymenocallis festalis 

♥festalis ‘Zwanenburg‛ – 

much larger, fuller white 

flowers with scalloped 

‘cup‛; 20+cm bulbs; 1912. 

#79-04 

5/$15 25/$52 

Hymenocallis harrisiana 

♥Sulphur Queen 

– soft yellow flowers 

with a green 

striped throat; wonderful 

citrus-like 

fragrance; great 

with yellow pansies 

and a must for the 

Evening Garden; 

14+cm bulbs; Heirloom 

1830. 

#79-03 

5/$22 25/$76 

festalis – 4”-6” fragrant, 

pure white flowers 

with a small defined 

green base; 16/18cm 

bulbs; 1910. 

#79-01 

5/$9 25/$32 

Hym.fest.’Zwanenburg’ 

harrisiana – native of 

Mexico, these white 

beauties are a bit 

smaller and narrower 

petaled than the 

others; lovely, starshaped, 

narrow gray/ 

green leaves; zones 

9-11; 12”-18”; 14/16cm 

bulbs; 1840. 

#79-02 

5/$21 25/$73 

Hymen.’Sulphur Queen’ 

INCARVILLEA (in-kar-VIL-ee-ah) 

Family: Bignoniaceae 

Special Feature: Lovely flower 

Nickname: Hardy Gloxinia 

BULB COMPANIONS: ANEMONE CORONARIA; BLETILLA; ASIATIC 

LILY; TRITELEIA; BABIANA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: SWEET WILLIAM; LARKSPUR 

Native to Tibet, Nepal and Western 

China, this showy, early summer perennial bares 

clusters of 6-10 blossoms on 12”-14” stems and 

has an attractive rosette of lobed foliage. Each 

floret is a flared trumpet with ruffles at the edges 

similar to a foxglove. 

Excellent 

container plant 

and garden perennial 

that prefers 

full sun and fertile 

soil. Top-sized tuberous 

roots; 1 per 

sq. ft.; zones 6- 

10. 

delavayi – beautiful 

rich pink trumpets 

darkening at 

Incarvillea delavayi 

the center with a 

contrasting yellow throat. 

#80-01 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

Incarvillea ‘Snowtop/ 

Snowtop – these long 

lasting snow white wonders 

with a yellow throat 

give a cooling effect to 

even the hottest summer 

garden; great for 

Evening Garden. 

#80-02 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

† ♥KAEMPFERIA ROTUNDA 

‘RAVEN’ (kamp-FAIR-ee-ah) 


Special Feature: Decorative leaves 

Nickname: Peacock Ginger 

BULB COMPANIONS: CALADIUM; CURCUMA; HEDYCHIUM; 

CANNA; ARUM; CONVALLARIA; OXALIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS: COLEUS; IMPATIENS; HOSTA; FERN 

(see pg 31 B) This is a real ‘WOW‛ 

plant! decorative and 

shade loving; has very 

distinguished, variegated 

leaves which may be more 

desirable than its charming, 

small flowers. This 

plant makes an excellent 

groundcover; 1 per sq. ft; 

zones 8-11; lance shaped 

leaves that have a silver 

variegation on the front 

and rich maroon on the 

back; 2” purple and white 

flowers appear the 2nd 

year and form in bunches 

at ground level before Kaempferia rotunda’Raven’ 

the 15”-18” leaves come 

up in late spring. (~4” pots from tissue culture) 

#82-13 1/$11 5/$38 

LACHENALIA (Lack-eh-NAIL-ee-ah) 

AFRICAN BEAUTY® 

Family: Hyacinthacea (Liliaceaea) 

Nickname: Wild Hyacinth; Cape Cowslip 

Special Feature: excellent pot plant 

An excellent container plant with a long 

bloom time of 4-6 weeks or more. The leaves and 

stems are very attractively mottled with muted 

burgundy splotches. Hardy in frost free areas 

that have dry summer dormancy. Easy pot culture 

requiring no cold period. Excellent for cool 

greenhouse; these are new 

hybrids from tissue culture 

that are becoming a big hit 

in the European pot plant 

market. They normally bloom 

in Jan/Feb., but these have 

been pretreated, so plant 

them as soon as you receive 

them, and they should bloom 

shortly afterwards. We have 

had the species in our cool 

greenhouse for years with 

great easy care success; 

zones 9-11. 

Romaud – soft yellow and 

pale green on beatifully 

mottled stems and leaves; 

8”-10”. #83-20 

5/$7 25/$25 

Ronina - golden yellow 

with small ‘tiger prints‛ 

in the stems and leaves; 

early blooming.#83-23 

5/$7 25/$25 

Lachenalia ‘Romaud’ 

Lachenalia ‘Ronina’ 


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Rosabeth – Incredible 

firecracker-like flowers 

whose coral red tubes 

are rimmed in gold; exceptionally 

show foliage; 

8”-10”. 

#83-21 

5/$7 25/$25 

LILIUM 

LILIUM (LIL-ee-um) 


Special Feature: Lovely flowers 

Lilies offer almost as many color variations 

as the tulip and are also great cut flowers. 

Many forms, sizes, heights, bloom times as well 

as colors are available. Grouped by type. (Hint: 

When using lilies as cut flowers, snip off the anthers 

at the end of the stamens as they may stain 

tablecloths and clothing.) 

Lachenalia ‘Rosabeth’ 

Rupert – soft lilac blossoms 

adorn mini-Christmas 

tree-like spikes of 

blossoms; 8”-10”. 

#83-22 

5/$7 25/$25 

LIATRIS (lee-AH-tris) 


Special Feature: Unusual flower 

Nickname: Blazing Star or Gay Feather 

BULB COMPANIONS: LILY; HEMEROCALLIS; ALSTROEMERIA; CUR- 

CUMA ALISMATIFOLIA; CRINUM; ORNITHOGALUM; TRITONIA 

OTHER USES: MIXED FLOWERBED; WILDFLOWER MEADOW 

Brightly colored, bottlebrush-like flowers 

which bloom from top to bottom, appear on 

2‛-3‛ spikes in July and August. This adaptable 

American native with foliage resembling tufts of 

grass is excellent in the perennial garden combined 

with other plants like Oriental lilies or naturalized 

on dry hillsides or moist meadows. It is widely 

used in the cut flower industry and is also frequently 

visited in the garden by butterflies; top 

or 16+cm corms; 5-6 

per sq. ft.; zones 3-8. 

Liatris floristan ‘Alba’ 

♥spicata – spikes filled 

with rosy lavender 

blooms; 18”-24”. 

#83-01 

10/$7 50/$25 

Lachenalia ‘Rupert’ 

floristan ‘Alba‛ – zillions 

of little white 

florets decorate these 

12”-24” spikes; they 

are great companions 

to any other type of 

sun loving summer 

plant. #83-05 

10/$7 50/$25 

Liatris spicata 

LILIUM, ASIATIC 

Nickname: Asiatic Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: EREMURUS; BLETILLA; LIATRIS; GLADIOLUS; 

CANNA; ALLIUM SPHAEROCEPHALON; ZANTEDESCHIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: LARKSPUR; BACHELOR’S BUTTONS; 

RUDBECKIA; CLEOME; ECHINACEA; ARTEMISIA; ACHILLEA 

Wide and narrow funnel-shaped, six petaled 

flowers bloom on long straight stems which 

decorate the early summer garden like no other 

plant, some upfacing, downfacing and outfacing. 

Planted in the same bed as daffodils and tulips, 

they extend the spring blooming season into 

summer. These long lived perennials are terrific 

garden plants as well as cut flowers. They thrive 

in full sun as well as in partial shade and in welldrained 

soil; bloom early-mid summer. An excellent 

perennial bargain. 16/20+cm bulbs; 2-3 per 

sq. ft.; 2‛-3‛; zones 3-10. 

Lilium ‘Black Out’ 

Brunello – a wonderful 

performer in our garden, 

this warm orange 

lily with darker orange 

stamens puts on quite a 

show and loves sharing 

the stage with other lilies, 

dark leafed cannas, 

dahlias, summer annuals 

and perennials; a 55 mph 

flower. #84-39 

5/$7 25/$25 

Blackout - dark red with 

an even darker center; 

terrific when combined 

in a ‘Patriotic Garden‛ 

or with lighter colors, 

which will make this lily 

‘pop‛! 

#84-82 

5/$9 25/$32 

Lilium ‘Brunello’ 

♥Citronella – lovely, 

lemon yellow flower 

with tiny black speckles 

resembling an old fashioned, 

nodding species 

lily with recurved petals; 

quite charming. 

#84-27 

5/$13 25/$45 

Lilium ‘Citronella’ 

Lilium ‘Matrix’ in the ‘no-mow’ zone, looking awesome! 

♥Grand Cru – lovely, 

deep buff yellow with 

a dark reddish/brown 

heart; long term perennial. 

#84-04 

5/$10 25/$35 

Lilium ‘Grand Cru’ 


LILIUM, ASIATIC, CONTINUED 


African Queen 

Altari 

Anastasia 

Asiatic Mixture 

Black Beauty 

Blackout 

Brunello 

Casa Blanca 

Citronella 

Dani Arifin 

Dizzy 

Eyeliner 

Golden Splendour 

Golden Tycoon 

Grand Cru 

henryi 

Lady Alice 

lancifolium splendens 

Landini 

Latvia 

ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF LILIES 

Leslie Woodriff 34 

Lollipop 

27 

Luxor 

27 

Maro Polo 

33 

martagon 

34 

matagon ‘Backhouse‛ 34 

Matrix 

27 

Mona Lisa 

33 

Muscadet 

33 

Navona 

27 

Orania 

34 

Oriental Mixture 33 

pardelinum 

35 

Pink Giant 

27 

Pink Heaven 

28 

Pink Perfection 35 

Red Alert 

28 

Red Hot 

34 

Red Label 

28 

Red Velvet 

27 

35 

33 

34 

28 

33 

26 

26 

33 

26 

28 

33 

28 

35 

28 

26 

34 

35 

34 

27 

27 

regale 

regale ‘Album‛ 

Robina 

Satin Slippers 

Scheherazade 

Siberia 

Sorbonne 

speciosum ‘Album‛ 

spe.‘Rubrum Uchida‛ 

Star Gazer 

Tiger Babies 

tigrinum flore pleno 

Time Out 

Tom Pouce 

Touching 

Triumphator 

Vermeer 

Vivaldi 

White Heaven 

White Tycoon 

Yelloween 

35 

35 

34 

27 

34 

33 

33 

35 

35 

33 

27 

35 

33 

33 

34 

34 

28 

28 

28 

28 

34 

Landini - deeply dark 

and mysterious looking 

like shadows in a full 

sun garden; amazing 

with light or white flowers; 

2‛-3‛. 

#84-91 

5/$19 25/$66 

N a v o n a – pristine 

white with very dark 

stamens; would be a 

fabulous contrast with 

L.‛Landini‛. 

#84-57 

5/$9 25/$32 

Lilium ‘Landini’ 

Lilium ‘Navona’ 

Latvia – exotic blend 

of creamy yellow with a 

throat brushed in dark 

blackish red; what a 

contrast; 2‛-3‛. 

#84-72 

5/$9 25/$32 

Pink Giant – giant, recurved, 

tiger lily-type 

flowers, heavily spotted 

with dark freckles; 

amazing; 3‛-4‛ tall. 

#84-73 

5/$11 25/$38 

Lilium ‘Lollipop’ 

Lilium ‘Latvia’ 

♥Lollipop – dusky rose 

brushmarks decorate 

half of each whipped 

cream petal; excellent 

with pink Hollyhocks 

and white Achillea 

(Yarrow). 

#84-40 

5/$10 25/$35 

Lilium ‘Red Velvet’ 

Lilium ‘Pink Giant’ 

Red Velvet - the 

n a m e s a y s i t a l l ! 

smooth as velvet and 

red as rubies, at least 

in some climates! a 

terrific flower in everyones 

garden! 

#84-92 

5/$20 25/$89 

Luxor – butterscotch 

and cream with flecks 

and brushmarks; lovely. 

#84-60 

5/$10 25/$35 

Satin Slippers - small, 

lovely and smooth as 

its name implies but as 

strong as a ballerina; 

2‛-3‛. 

#84-74 

5/$11 25/$38 

Lilium ‘Luxor’ 

Lilium ‘Satin Slippers’ 

Lilium ‘Matrix’ 

Matrix - your garden 

will look bright 

and happy with this 

intensely colored 

lily; compact 18”-24” 

plants, perfect for a 

pot or container. 

#84-83 

5/$10 25/$35 

Lilium ‘Tiger Babies’ 

Tiger Babies - not 

small like a baby, but 

a large (3‛-5‛) showy 

fragrant garden lily 

brought to us from 

the talented hybridizer, 

Judith Freeman. 

#84-87 

5/$25 25/$99 


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Lilium ‘Vermeer’ 

Vermeer - soft and 

beautiful combination 

of pristine white and 

soft rose. 

#84-88 

5/$9 25/$32 

♥Vivaldi – a perennial 

favorite with a lot of 

substance which has 

performed beautifully Lilium ‘Vivaldi’ 

in our garden for years, 

this soft rose/pink lily is perfectly superb with 

Hydrangeas, Malvia and Lamium. 

#84-42 

5/$9 25/$32 

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM/ASIATIC HYBRIDS 

LILIUM, LONGIFLORUM/ 

ASIATIC HYBRIDS 

BULB COMPANIONS: LIATRIS; ALLIUM SPHAEROCEPHALON; 

CANNA; LYCORIS SQUAMIGERA; GALTONIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: CLEOME; COSMOS; DIGITALIS; ECHINOPS; 

COREOPSIS; VERONICA; ECHINACEA 

The lilies in this group are a result of 

much work in laboratories and fields to cross 

Asiatic Lilies with Longiflorum (Easter Lily) types. 

Most bloom early, have fragrance and great substance 

(like the Longiflorum types), but most are 

outfacing like Asiatic Lilies. They show strength, 

disease resistance and tolerance to viruses which 

make them exceptional for the garden and also 

for cut flowers; blooms early-mid summer; 2-3 

per sq. ft.; 16/18+ cm; 

2‛-3‛; zones 4-8. 

Dani Arifin – elegant 

antique rose coloring. 

#84-51 

5/$8 25/$28 

Lilium Asiatic mix 

Asiatic Mix – colorful 

mixture of 

Asiatic lilies with 

reflexed petals 

resembling ‘Tiger 

Lilies‛. 

#84-62 

25/$48 

125/$166 

LILIUM, LONGIFLORUM 





We are used to seeing these flowers potted 

for formal occasions or in large arrangements. 

These megaphone shaped lilies not only attract 

attention, they perform beautifully and belong 

in the garden! Bloom early summer; 2‛-3‛; winter 

hardy in zones 7-10; 

16/18cm bulbs. 

Lilium ‘Pink Heaven’ 

White Heaven 

- The ‘Easter Lily‛ 

that performs 

amazingly well in 

the garden! 

#84-94 

5/$8 25/$28 

Pink Heaven - soft 

pink, elegant and 

lovely, this lily will 

take center stage in 

your pastel garden 

and add that special 

touch in your flower 

arrangement. 

#84-93 

5/$28 25/$97 

Lilium ‘White Heaven’ 

Lilium ‘Eyeliner’ 

Golden Tycoon – big, 

early and as flashy as 

one might expect a tycoon 

to be; 3”-4” flowers; 

2‛-3‛ tall. 

#84-75 

5/$10 25/$35 

Lilium ‘Red Alert’ 

Red Label – an almost 

pure red lily that is a 

must for the Patriotic 

Garden or any other 

spot where you need an 

eye-catching flower. 

#84-63 

5/$10 25/$35 

Lilium ‘White Tycoon’ 

Lilium ‘Dani Arifin’ 

E y e l i n e r - lovely, 

smooth and creamy, this 

luscious lily will be terrific 

alone and but will 

blend with any color 

scheme. 

#84-95 

5/$28 25/$97 

Lilium ‘Golden Tycoon’ 

Red Alert - a dark, almost 

bronzy red flower, 

which will constrast 

nicely with lighter colored 

flowers. 

#84-84 

5/$10 25/$35 

Lilium ‘Red Label’ 

White Tycoon - pristine 

white, beautifully 

shaped and fragrant... 

an amazing combination! 

#84-85 

5/$10 25/$35 

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FIND ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF EACH ITEM IN THE GARDEN: WWW.BRENTANDBECKYSBULBS.

Dear Customers and Gardening Friends, December 2006 

We hope this catalogue finds you well, happy and ready to start thinking about planting in 

the spring. We‛re still busy here in Virginia - the staff is finishing up the fall shipping season and at 

the same time, planting the catalogue garden and doing general garden clean-up. Brent is on a trip to 

China and Thialand looking for fascinating plants. At the same time, I‛m trying to get this catalogue 

to press so it will get to you earlier than it did last year! 

If you have been a customer before, you may notice right away that the format of this 

catalogue is totally different. Now the pictures are throughout instead of being on one page and the 

copy on the opposite page. I‛m hoping it will be easier for you to find the image of the item you‛re 

reading about. We hope this format will be a more helpful educational tool for you. If you‛d like to 

send us your thoughts or feedback about this new layout, we‛d appreciate hearing from you! 

There are some additions to the catalogue this year: 1. The ‘Cozy Companion Section‛ was 

such a hit last year, we have expanded it, offering more selections. (see p. 49) These are fabulous 

bare-root perennials which we have had performing very happily in our gardens along with many of the 

other items in this catalogue. We hope you‛ll continue to enjoy them as much as we have. 2. We are 

also offering a few seeds for you to try. We overseed many of our gardens with biannual seeds. We 

love the natural, ‘English Garden‛ effect it gives and many of you that have visited us have requested 

that we offer them - so see page 53 for the selection. We are thrilled to be able to offer you what 

you have asked for! 3. Another addition to this catalogue is our freshly picked ‘Flowers of the Season‛. 

Back in the 70‛s and 80‛s, we picked daffodil flowers from the bulbs we grew and shipped them out 

by the box to people all over the country. Now, we‛re doing it again, but in an expanded way. To read 

more about these fresh, organically grown, farm raised flowers, see p. 55. 4. Last, but certainly not 

least, we have combined a few collections for those of you who want a certain look, but have a difficult 

time choosing. See page 2 for these collections. If you don‛t see what you want, you can always put 

together your own! 

We hope you‛ll come for a visit sometime in 2007. The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens are open 10 

am - 4 pm, Tuesday - Saturday, February 8th - December 22nd. Naturally, bulbs and fresh flowers 

are available in season in the shoppe, but also many garden accessories and books, local artwork, a 

children‛s corner, exclusive pottery and many items you can‛t find anywhere else. Our seminar room 

holds up to 50 people, so if your garden club would like to have a meeting here, and on the same day, 

have a tour of our gardens here and on the farm, give us a call to check for an available date. On page 

3, you‛ll find the schedule of our Spring walking/guided tours of the farm. Check your calendar, pick 

out a date and make your reservation because space is limited. Check page 10 for information about 

the Gloucester Daffodil Festival and the Daffodil Show which are both held on the same day! 

We are offering you the opportunity to receive a 5% discount on all bulb orders 

placed by March 1st and an additional 5% discount if the orders are paid for by March 1st. Some of 

the items are plants that we have grown in our greenhouse and are easily recognized by the † sign 

beside it. Depending on where you live, there may be additional shipping charges to ensure that UPS 

actually delivers them in a timely fashion. That information can be found on page 31 B (the back of 

the order blank). Please take a look and keep this information in mind when ordering. 

To many of you, we thank you for sharing your gardening experiences with us and 

also for the pictures - you give us gardening ideas, too! We wish you great success in all of your 

gardening efforts and hope you‛ll share with all who will listen, the joys of the earth and the magic 

it brings. Let‛s try to encourage others to plant, nurture and help create beauty in hopes that the 

thrill it brings us all will bring real peace on earth. 

Happy Gardening! Brent and Becky 

Where to find it..... 

Achimenes 3 Dahlia 14 Roscoea 39 *Astilbe 47 *Phygelius 52 

Alocasia 3 Dichorisandra 19 Sandersonia 39 *AAstilboides 47 *Polygonatum 52 

Alpinia 4 Eucharis 19 Scadoxus 39 *Baptisia 47 *Rheum 52 

Alstroemeria 46 Eucomis 19 Schizostylis 40 *Cimicifuga 48 *Rodgersia 52 

Amarcrinum 4 Gladiolus 20 Sparaxis 40 *Convallaria 48 *Schizachyrium 52 

Amaryllis Belladonna. 4 Gloriosa 23 Sprekelia 40 *Dicentra 48 *Sedum 53 

Amorphophallus 5 Habranthus 23 Tigridia 41 *Dodecatheon 48 *Spiranthes 53 

Anemone cor. 5 Hedychium 23 Triteleia 41 *Echinops 48 *Symphytum 53 

Begonia 5 Hippeastrum 24 Tritonia 42 *Eryngium 48 *Tradescantia 53 

Bessera elegens 6 Hymenocallis 24 Tulbaghia 42 *Eupatorium 49 *Uvularia 53 

Bletilla 6 Incarvillea 25 Watsonia 42 *Geranium 49 Seeds for a Meadow 53 

Bloomeria 7 Kaempferia 25 Xanthosoma 42 *Hibiscus 49 Fresh Flowers 55 

Brodiaea 7 Lachenalia 25 Zantedeschia 43 *Hosta 49 Garden Accessories 56 

Caladium 7 Liatris 26 Zephyranthes 44 *Iris 49 Garden Tools 57 

Canna 9 Lilium 26 Zingiber 45 *Kniphofia 50 Garden Books 58 

Chasmanthe 11 Lycoris 36 Cozy Companions* 45 *Ligularia 50 Dutch Pottery 59 

Chlidanthus 11 Mirabilis, 36 *Acorus 45 *Lonicera 50 Bulb Info Chart 30 

Colocasia 11 Musa 36 *Agapanthus 45 *Muhlenbergia 51 Order Form 31 A 

Cornukaempferia 12 Nerine 37 *Alstroemeria 46 *Ophiopogon 51 Plant Shipping Chart 31 B 

Crinum 12 Ornithogalum 37 * Amsonia 46 *Penstemon 51 USDA Hardiness Map 32 

Crocosmia 13 Oxalis 38 * Arisema 47 *Persicaria 51 Companion Collections 2 

Curcuma 14 Polianthes 38 * Asclepias 47 *Phlox 51 


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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS INFORMATION CHART 

The information in this chart should help in choosing which bulbs will work for you in your area. Bloom times stated here are based on our zone 7b garden. 

If you are in a cooler area, blooming will occur later. If you are in a warmer area, blooming will occur sooner. Please keep in mind that any bulbs that 

have overwintered from the year before will bloom earlier the next year and in subsequent years. 

Flowering 

Time 

Botanical Name Nickname # per 

sq. ft 

Sun Partial 

Shade 

Full 

Shade 

Container 

Use 

Cutting 

Flowers 

Naturalizing Wet 

Soil 

Average 

Soil 

Dry 

Soil 

Meadows Hardiness 

Zone-Cold 

May Amemone coronaria 

Bloomeria crocea 

Brodiaea 

Convallaria majalis 

Dodecatheon media 

Greek Windflower 

Golden Stars 

Lily-of-the-Valley 

Shooting Star 

7-10 

5-10 

10-12 

5-8 

5-8 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

7-10 

8-10 

6-9 

5-10 

4-8 

May-June Arisema 

Astilbe 

Chasmanthe 

Hippeastrum 

Iris foetidissima 

Lachanelia 

Lilium, Asiatic + LA‛s 

Polygonatum 

Triteleia laxa 

Uvularia 

Incarvillea 

Jack-in-the-Pulpit 

False Spirea 

Amaryllis 

Roast Beef Plant 

Cape Cowslip 

Asiatic Lily 

Solomon‛s Seal 

Triplet Lily 

Merrybells 

Hardy Gloxinia 

3-4 

1 

5-6 

1-3 

2-4 

4-5 

2-3 

1 

8-10 

2-4 

1-3 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

5-8 

5-8 

9-10 

8-10 

6-9 

9-11 

4-8 

5-9 

5-9 

3-9 

6-10 

June-July Asclepia 

Bessera 

Bletilla striata 

Chlidanthus fragrans 

Kniphophia 

Sparaxis tricolor 

Butterfly Milkweed 

Coral Bells 

Chinese Ground Orchid 

Fragrant Lily 

Red Hot Poker 

Harlequin Flower 

1 

4-5 

4-5 

5-7 

1 

10-15 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

3-9 

8-11 

7-10 

9-11 

6-10 

7-10 

June-Aug. Alstroemeria 

Amorphophallus 

Crocosmia 

Gloriosa superba 

Hemerocallis 

Hymenocallis 

Lilium, species 

Phlox 

Sandersonia aurantiaca 

Sprekelia formosissima 

Peruvian Lily 

Devil‛s Tongue 

Montbretia 

Glory Lily 

Daylily 

Peruvian Daffodil 

Species Lily 

Summer Phlox 

Chinese Lantern Lily 

Jacobean or Aztec Lily 

1 

1 

5-10 

1 

1 

1-3 

3-5 

1 

1 

4-5 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

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* 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

6-10 

7-10 

6-10 

8-10 

3-8 

8-10 

3-8 

4-8 

8-10 

8-10 

June-Sept. Alocasia 

Caladium 

Colocasia 

Dahlia 

Dichorisandra 

Eucomis 

Kaempferia 

Upright Elephant‛s Ear 

Angel Wings 

Taro or Elephant‛s Ear 

Blue Ginger 

Pineapple Lily 

Peacock Ginger 

1 

3-5 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

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* 

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* 

9-10 

9-11 

8-10 

7-10 

9-11 

9-11 

9-11 

30

Macleaya 

Mirabilis 

Sauromatum venosum 

Tropaeolum tricolorum 

Xanthosoma 

Zantedeschia 

Plume Poppy 

Four O‛Clock 

Voodoo Lily 

Canary Bird Vine 

Golden Elephant Ear 

Calla Lily 

1 

1 

1-3 

1 

1 

1-3 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* * 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* * 

* 

* 

4-9 

7-10 

7-10 

9-12 

10-11 

7-10 

June-Oct Acanthus 

Achimenes 

Acorus 

Alpinia 

Astilboides 

Begonia 

Canna 

Cornukaempferia 

Curcuma 

Gladiolus 

Helianthus 

Hosta 

Ligularia 

Musa 

Ornithogalum 

Oxalis 

Persicaria 

Rodgersia 

Zingiber 

Hot Water Plant 

Bear‛s Breech 

Shell Ginger 

Rogers Flower 

Tuberous Begonia 

Indian Shot 

Pinecone Lily 

Sword Lily 

Willow-leaf sunflower 

Plantain Lily 

Leapord Plant 

Banana 

Star of Bethlehem 

Shamrock 

Featherleaf 

Edible Ginger 

1 

5-10 

1 

1-3 

3-5 

1 

varies 

10-15 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

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1 

1 

1 

1 

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* 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

5-10 

10-11 

10-11 

8-11 

3-9 

8-11 

7-10 

9-11 

8-10 

7-10 

4-9 

4-8 

3-9 

5-11 

8-9 

7-10 

4-9 

4-9 

10-11 

July-Aug. Agapanthus 

Eupatorium 

Liatris 

Lilium, Oriental & OT 

Lycoris squamigera 

Roscoea 

Scadoxus multiflorus 

Tigridia 

Tritonia crocata 

African Lily 

Joe-Pie Weed 

Blazing Star 

Oriental & Trumpet Lily 

Naked Lady 

Roscoe‛s Lily 

Blood Lily 

Mexican Shellflower 

Blazing Star 

1-3 

1 

5-6 

1-3 

4-5 

1-3 

1-3 

5-7 

10-15 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

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* 

7-10 

5-11 

3-10 

4-8 

5-8 

6-9 

8-10 

8-10 

8-10 

July-Sept. Crinum 

Habranthus robustus 

Hedychium 

Polianthes tuberosa 

Tulbaghia 

Zephyranthes 

Crinum Lily 

Rain Lily 

Ginger Lily 

Tuberose 

Society Garlic 

Rain Lily 

1 

5-9 

1 

3-5 

5 

8-10 

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* 

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* 

7-10 

7-10 

8-10 

8-10 

8-10 

7-10 

August Eucharis amazonica Amazon Lily 3-4 * * * * * 9-10 

Aug.-Sept. Amaryllis belladonna 

Lycoris radiata 

Schizostylis 

Naked Lady 

Spider Lily 

Kaffir Lily 

1-3 

5 

4-6 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* * 

* 

* 

* 

* * 

* 

* 

* * 

8-10 

7-9 

5-10 

Aug.-frost xAmarcrinum 

Nerine 

Watsonia 

xCrinodonna 

Guernsey Lily 

1 

3-5 

4-6 

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* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* 

* * 

* 

* 

* * * 

7-10 

8-10 

8-10 

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Approximate Shipping Schedule 

Zones 9-10 

Zones 7-8 

Zones 5-6 

Zones 3-4 

March 15th - April 1st 

April 1st - April 15th 

April 15th - May 1st 

May 1st - May 15th 

HOW TO ORDER 

There are several ways to place an order: 

Mail to: Brent and Becky’s Bulbs 

7900 Daffodil Lane; Gloucester, VA 23061 

Order Toll-free: 1-877-661-2852 (1-877-NO1 BULB) 

Order on-line: www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com 

Fax order: 804-693-9436 

TERMS 

Please choose only one of the above choices for ordering because we 

cannot be responsible for duplications due to receiving the same 

order twice. Orders will be processed in the the order received and 

relative to the plant zone where they will be planted, so order early! 

DELIVERY 

We ship our bulbs via UPS, so a physical street address must accompany 

every order. We endeavor to ship your order at the proper 

time for planting in your area. If you need your bulbs at a specific time, 

please let us know. Tools, books and accessories can be shipped at any 

time, as long as stock is available. All prices are F.O.B. our warehouse 

in Gloucester, VA. 

SHIPPING 

Shipping charges are collected on merchandise ordered and are as 

follows: 10% east of the Mississippi or $5.00 minimum, 15% west 

of the Mississippi or $7.00 minimum; shipments to Alaska and 

Hawaii are charged actual cost of UPS 2nd Day Air; $15.00 minimum. 

Some tissue cultured items will arrive as plants in ~4” pots (look 

for †). Depending on where you live, these may require special 3 

Day shipping charges to assure their safe arrival. Please see page 

31 B for possible additional charges, depending on the number of 

plants we’re shipping to you and the state. 

PAYMENT 

Payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card (we 

accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover at this time). Please do not 

send cash. 

SALES TAX 

Please add 5% sales tax to all orders shipped to VA residents. Sales 

tax is collected on merchandise ordered only. If the bulbs are for resale 

and you are exempt from sales tax, please include a VA tax form and 

ID number with your order. Also, please include the proper PO number 

where applicable. 

CREDIT 

We do offer credit to approved business customers. If you would like to 

establish an account with us, please call and request a credit application. 

Payment is due 30 days after shipment, and a 2% per month service 

charge will be added to all overdue accounts. 

PRICES 

Our bulbs are priced per quantities listed in the catalogue and must be 

ordered in those quantities or multiples thereof. Prices are effective 

through May 1st 2007. 

CATALOGUES 

Our catalogues are mailed free of charge to everyone on our mailing 

list. We do not sell or rent our list, but occasionally rent other lists. If 

you receive more than one catalogue, please accept our apologies and 

pass it along to a friend. If your duplicate catalogues have customer 

numbers on them, please give us a call so that we can remedy the 

matter. For environmental reasons we only send this catalogue once 

a year, so save this one as a reference until another one comes along. 

However, if you misplace your catalogue, please give us a call and 

we will be happy to send you another. 

DISCOUNTS 

The following does not apply to special quantity quotations and are to 

be applied toward total merchandise amount only: 

5% discount on $2500 

10% discount on $5000 

12% discount on $10,000 

15% discount on $20,000 

E-MAIL ADDRESSES 

If you have an e-mail address, please add it to the space on the order 

form. By having your e-mail address we are able to let you know about 

any specials, sales and events going on here at ‘Brent and Becky’s 

Bulbs’ and can also email you an acknowledgement of your order, 

saving time. More importantly however, we now have the capacity 

to e-mail you on the day your bulbs leave the warehouse, including 

tracking numbers and the estimated date of arrival. 

PLANTS NEEDING SPECIAL CARE 

§ Indicates an item requiring special gardening situations and 

may not be suitable for beginning gardeners. 

In Memoriam 

It saddens me to announce the 

passing of my Dad, Wally Davenport, 

on March 4, 2006. He 

lived with us the last 3 years 

of his life after my Mom died. 

Although his health was failing, 

he ALWAYS found something 

beautiful to be thankful for or 

something to laugh about. He 

enjoyed helping in the kitchen, 

helping to put labels on catalogues 

and counting bulbs, which is what 

he‛s doing in this picture. He 

liked to find positive articles in 

the newspaper for Brent to read 

and science or history articles 

which he passed on to the children 

of our employees. He was very 

proud to be an American and felt 

so fortunate to have been born in 

this country. He majored in and 

adored history and read it constantly - even up to the day he died. He 

was hard working, well mannered and a real southern gentleman - right 

down to his choice of cocktail. Here at ‘Brent and Becky‛s Bulbs‛, we 

were all touched by his determination to continue to be involved and 

helpful to others. I‛ve always felt lucky to have been raised by two such 

wonderful but strict, caring and loving parents. But the last 3 years 

were the best! We miss him terribly - but feel his presence often. 

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LILIUM, ORIENTAL 

LILIUM, ORIENTAL 

Nickname: Oriental Lily 

Special Feature: Fragrant flowers 





With similar shaped flowers to the 

Asiatic lilies but with recurved petals, you‛ll find 

that these exotic wonders with much larger blossoms 

have a wonderful fragrance and bloom in the 

mid-late summer garden. They perform best in 

full sun in rich well drained soil. They make great 

companions with other bulbs, perennials and are 

great butterfly and hummingbird plants; 3‛-4‛ unless 

otherwise noted; bloom mid-late summer; 1-3 

per sq. ft.; 16/18cm bulbs; zones 4-9. 

Lilium ‘Black Beauty 

♥Casa Blanca – the most 

sought after pure white 

oriental with large, late 

blooming flowers on tall 

stems; Evening Gardens. 

#84-11 

5/$13 25/$45 

♥Black Beauty – not 

quite black, but a REAL 

beauty indeed! Dark 

raspberry recurved 

petals edged with a 

tiny white line and a 

matching white heart; 

persistent perennial; 

late blooming; 1957; 

36”-48”. #84-30 

5/$18 25/$63 

LILIUM, ORIENTAL/TRUMPET HYBRIDS 

Lilium ‘Siberia’ 

Siberia – pure, pristine 

white beauty with a tiny 

green heart; each petal 

is a bit wavy around the 

edge; more heat tolerant 

than other Orientals. 

#84-47 

5/$12 25/$42 

Sorbonne – bright pink 

highlighted by a lighter 

edge; beautifully 

formed. 

#84-76 

5/$12 25/$42 

Lilium ‘Sorbonne’ 

Star Gazer – very popular, 

rose red with darker 

red spots and a pale 

edge. 

#84-16 

5/$7 25/$25 

Lilium ‘Star Gazer’ 

♥Time Out – a lovely 

white lily with the yellow 

midribs; 6”-8” blossoms; 

late. 

#84-33 

5/$13 25/$45 

Lilium ‘Dizzy’ 

Marco Polo - soft pastel 

with an almost pure 

white heart with rose 

pink around the edge 

of each petal; a pure 

delight! #84-89 

5/$14 25/$49 

Lilium ‘Mona Lisa’ 

♥Muscadet – pristine 

white flowers blushed 

with delicate pink flames 

and decorated with darker 

pink speckles; a ‘dropdead-gorgeous‛ 

flower! 

#84-31 

5/$10 25/$35 

Lilium ‘Casa Blanca’ 

Dizzy – makes you dizzy 

with delight to have this 

eye-catcher in your garden; 

a real contrast in 

colors. #84-67 

5/$14 25/$49 

Lilium ‘Marco Polo’ 

Mona Lisa – rose pink 

with darker heart, midribs 

and freckles; often 

semi-double; early; 18”- 

24”. #84-15 

5/$11 25/$38 

Lilium ‘Muscadet’ 

Lilium ‘Tom Pouce’ 

Lilium ‘Time Out’ 

♥Tom Pouce – shares 

its name and coloration 

with a yummy Dutch 

dessert and is one of 

the very best performers 

in our garden. Midseason 

bloomer. 

#84-34 

5/$12 25/$42 

Oriental Mix – a colorful mixture of Oriental 

lilies. 

#84-68 25/$60 125/$207 

LILIUM, ORIENTAL/ 

TRUMPET HYBRIDS 


BULB COMPANIONS: LIATRIS; ALLIUM SHAEROCEPHALON; 




This exciting new group of lilies is a result 

of hybridizing fragrant oriental lilies with the 

regal large flowered trumpet lilies. The selection 

produces larger flowers, stronger stems and more 

vigor; 3‛-5‛; 16-18cm 

bulbs. 

Altari – cranberry crush 

with whipped cream 

edges; lovely. 

#84-64 

5/$15 25/$52 

Lilium ‘Altari’ 


LILIUM, ORIEN./TRUM. HYBRIDS, CONT. 

Lilium ‘Anastasia’ 

Leslie Woodriff - a 

cross between L.‛White 

Henryi‛ and L.‛Black 

Beauty‛ with the best 

characteristics of both; 

4‛-6‛.#84-97 

5/$25 25/$99 

Lilium ‘Orania’ 

Red Hot – not red at all 

but certainly ‘HOT‛; the 

color of a red, hot fire. 

#84-65 

5/$15 25/$52 

Lilium ‘Robina’ 

Scheherazade – extremely 

tall and floriferous, 

this lily have perennialized 

in our garden 

for years! ~10‛. 

#84-81 

5/$25 25/$99 

Lilium ‘Touching’ 

Triumphator – bright, 

large and beautiful! 

#84-77 

5/$7 25/$25 

Anastasia - varying 

shades of pink swirl 

around and through the 

white petals of this 

lovely lily; looks great in 

this picture with Echinops. 

#84-96 

5/$25 25/$99 

Lilium ‘Leslie Woodriff’ 

Orania - butterscotch 

with a raspberry swirl, 

strong, statuesque appearance. 

#84-90 

5/$11 25/$38 

Lilium ‘Red Hot’ 

Robina - spectacular 

bright, rose lily with a 

white heart and amazing 

substance. 

#84-86 

5/$17 25/$59 

Lilium ‘Scheherazade’ 

Touching – the warmth 

of the touch inspired 

the name of this colorful, 

fragrant flower. 

#84-66 

5/$15 25/$52 

Lilium ‘Yelloween’ 

LILIUM, SPECIES 

Yelloween – this chartreuse 

yellow flower 

gets more intensely 

yellow towards the 

heart and sports 

greenish-yellow midribs; 

3‛-4‛ tall. 

#84-56 

5/$7 25/$25 

LILIUM, SPECIES 


Nickname: Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: ZANTEDESCHIA; LIATRIS; AMARCRINUM; 

GLADIOLUS CALLIANTHUS; OTHER LILIES 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: CLEOME; COREOPSIS; COS- 

MOS; MIXED BORDER; WILDFLOWER MEADOW 

This group of hardy, Heirloom lilies can 

be variable, as many species are. They can be 

less formal in appearance and take up less room 

than the hybrid lilies. Therefore, they fit into 

many gardening situations and make good blooming 

partners and neighbors with other bulbs and 

perennials. They are happiest in full sun with rich, 

well-drained soil and should give you many years 

of colorful pleasure. The largest bulbs available; 

bloom early-late summer; 3 per sq. ft.zones 3-9. 

♥henryi – up to 20 

tangerine colored 

blooms with little 

freckles, extremely 

recurved petals and 

stamens that look like 

long eyelashes! Longterm 

perennial; 3‛-4‛; 

20+ cm. bulbs. 

#84-18 

5/$17 25/$59 

Lil. lancifolium splendens 

martagon - a wonderful 

but very site specific 

lily; when happy and established, 

it can produce 

up to 40 blooms on a 4‛- 

6‛ stem; often takes AT 

LEAST a season to get 

used to its new home; 

zones 3-8. 

#84-54 

1/$9 5/$32 

Lilium henryi 

♥lancifolium splendens 

(tigrinum) – deep orange 

recurved petals; 

grow separate from 

other lilies; naturalizes 

when happy; bulbils 

in leaf axils; 3‛-4‛; 

16+cm. 

#84-36 

5/$11 25/$38 

Lilium martagon 

§martagon ‘Backhouse‛ 

– similar in 

s h a p e , s i z e a n d 

growth habit as the 

above but with the 

added coloration 

which makes it particularly 

interesting. 

#84-78 

1/$10 5/$35 

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Lilium ‘Triumphator’ 

L. martagon ‘Backhouse’ 


LILIUM, SPECIES, CONTINUED 

Lilium pardelinum 

regale – graceful, large, 

fragrant, white trumpets 

blushed purple at 

the base; 4‛-6‛; great 

for the Evening Garden; 

plant at the back of the 

border among perennials; 

20/24+ cm bulbs. 

#84-20 

5/$15 25/$52 

Lilium regale ‘Album’ 

speciosum ‘Album‛ – 

white Turkscap type 

with an incredible fragrance 

and the perfect 

choice for the Evening 

garden; 2‛-4‛; 16/18cm 

bulbs. 

#84-22 

5/$19 25/$66 

L.spec.rubrum ‘Uchida’ 

tigrinum flore pleno 

- a double formof L. 

tigrinum and quite an 

eye-cather it is! Lots of 

color and lots of petals. 

#84-98 

5/$13 25/$45 

pardelinum – native 

to the western U.S. in 

mountainous regions 

near streams; it prefers 

sunlight on the upper 

part of the plant and 

cool, moist soil during 

growing season. 4‛-7‛; 


#84-70 

5/$19 25/$66 

Lilium regale 

regale ‘Album‛ – like the 

above but pure white 

as driven snow; 4‛ -6‛; 

20/24+ cm bulbs. 

#84-21 

5/$15 25/$52 

Lilium speciosum ‘Album’ 

s p e c i o s u m r u b r u m 

‘Uchida‛ – similar to 

the above but with lots 

of bright color; a real 

beauty! 

#84-79 

5/$15 25/$52 

L.il. tigrinum flore pleno 

LILIUM, TRUMPET 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA; MIRABILIS; ALLIUM SPHAERO- 

CEPHALON; ALOCASIA; COLOCASIA; HEDYCHIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: CASTOR BEAN; LARGE 

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES; TROPICAL AND EVENING GARDEN 

This group is tall (4‛-6‛), large and very 

fragrant with long trumpet-type blooms. They‛re 

best for the back of the border or growing 

through branched perennials that will help support 

their heavy stems and flowers. Bloom mid summer; 

zones 4-9; 20/24+ 

cm bulbs. 

♥African Queen – rich 

golden orange, reddish 

brown overlay and buff 

margins at the edges. 

#84-24 

5/$15 25/$52 

LILIUM, TRUMPET 

All the groups of lilies are fabulous in the garden, 

creating their own statuary. But the species like 

Lilium martagon are especially wonderful in how 

their delicate looking but tough flowers decorate 

their elegant stems. The butterflies love them 

and so do we! 

Lilium ‘African Queen’ 

Golden Splendour – lovely 

golden trumpets with 

dark burgundy brushmarks 

in the back. 

#84-80 

5/$15 25/$52 

Lil. ‘Golden Splendour’ 

Lady Alice – (‘Bright 

Star‛ or ‘White henryi‛) 

creamy white flowers 

with dark sunset orange 

midribs and heart; quite 

unusual and beautiful. 

#84-35 

5/$17 25/$59 

Because lilies produce stem roots that act 

as anchors, they stand up taller and straighter 

if they are planted about 8”-10” deep, giving 

those stem roots the area they need to secure 

and support the heavy, but beautiful flower 

heads. Lilies also prefer their leaves and flowers 

exposed to lots of sunshine but love their 

roots to be in cool soil...another reason to plant 

them deeply! Adding lower growing perennials 

around their ankles will help shade their roots 

from the hot summer sun. 

Lilium ‘Pink Perfection’ 

Lilium ‘Lady Alice’ 

Pink Perfection – warm 

rose pink interior with 

darker, cabernet brushmarks 

on the outside of 

the petals; long term perennial; 


#84-25 

5/$15 25/$52 


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LYCORIS 

♥LYCORIS (lie-CORE-is) 


Nickname: Spider or Hurricane Lily; British 

Soldiers 

BULB COMPANIONS: STERNBERGIA; COLCHICUM; FALL CROCUS; 

AMARCRINUM; RHODOPHIALA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: CHRYSANTHEMUM; AGERATUM; ASTER; 

ROSE; ARTEMISIA 

(Not shipped until late May/early June, after 

we dig them; subject to separate, minimum shipping 

charge) Grown right here on our farm, these pest 

proof flowers that bloom on naked stems last forever 

in the garden and in the vase; we think the 

bulbs are happier and perform better if we ship 

them to you right after they‛re dug in late May 

or early June; prefers part sun to part shade, 

and good well-drained soil; this is not an ‘instant 

gratification‛ plant - they‛ll get better and better 

each year; 12”–18”. 

Lycoris chinensis 

chinensis - very 

similar to L. radiata, 

but with yellow, 

sometimes golden 

coloration; variable 

which makes it a terrific 

eye-catcher. 

47-0207 

5/$28 25/$97 

♥MIRABILIS (meh-RA-bel-is) 

Family: Nyctaginaceae 

Special Feature: Flowers early evening to midmorning 

Nickname: Four O‛Clock or Marvel of Peru 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA; CRINUM; LILY; GLADIOLUS 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: SALVIA; MIXED BORDER 

This Heirloom, tuberous perennial quickly 

develops into a bushy plant that is covered with 

fragrant, trumpetlike blossoms; carrot-shaped top 

sized tubers; (Note: usually blooms from 8pm until 

10am for us!); 1 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10; overwinters 

in our zone 7 garden with extra winter mulch; 

blooms mid summer to frost. 

Mirabilis bicolor 

Jalapa – blossoms from 

white to yellow, orange, 

pink or red; the old fashioned 

look. 

#85-01 

5/$3 25/$11 

bicolor - combo of white 

and yellow flowers 

#85-03 

5/$6 25/$21 

Mirabilis Jalapa 

MUSA 

longituba - long, 

tubular lily-like white 

flower but being a member 

of the Amaryllis 

family, this one is critter 

proof! 

#47-0208 

5/$28 25/$97 

Lycoris radiata 

springeri - unbelievable 

coloration 

which changes as 

it matures; various 

shades of pink with 

blue interspersed; a 

‘to die for‛ flower! 

#47-0209 

5/$28 25/$97 

Lycoris squamigerai 

Lycoris longituba 

radiata – bright red, 

spidery-looking early 

fall blooming flowers; 

zones 7-10 (maybe in 

zone 6 but their winter 

leaves need some 

protection); 11-13 cm 

bulbs. 

#47-0201 

5/$20 25/$69 

Lycoris springeri 

squamigera – wonderful 

pink ‘naked ladies‛ 

which bloom for 

us in late July; spring 

leaves; hardy to zone 

5; 15+cm bulbs. 

#47-0203 

5/$20 25/$69 

†MUSA (MU-sah) 

(Banana) 

Family: Musaceae 

Nickname: Banana; Plantain; Manila Hemp 

Special Feature: Dramatic tropical leaves 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA; CALADIUM; COLOCASIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: HOSTA; COLEUS; FERN 

This huge, luscious plant has given us such 

pleasure in our tropical garden and in containers; 

it gives the perfect backdrop for many other 

smaller tropical plants; thrives during hot, humid 

summers; in 4” pots from tissue culture. 

Musa acuminata ‘Rojo’ 

†basjoo – (Japanese banana) 

(see pg 31 B) the 

cold hardiest banana; 

grows 6‛-10‛ tall; zones 

9-11. 

#85-21 

1/$14 5/$49 

Musa dwarf ‘Cavendish’ 

†acuminata - (Rojo, Sumatrana 

or Zebrina) 

(see pg 31 B) green 

leaves stained with burgundy 

wine markings on 

top and red beneath; 

does well in containers 

indoors and outdoors; 

9‛-10‛; zones 7-11. 

#85-20 

1/$1 5/$38 

Musa basjoo 

†dwarf ‘Cavendish‛ - (see 

pg 31 B) the perfect potsized 

banana; 2‛-3‛; zones 

10-11. 

#85-23 

1/$11 5/$38 

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MUSA, CONTINUED 

ORNITHOGALUM 

Musa Ensete maurelii 

†Musella lasioscarpa 

- (see pg 31 B) a lovely 

blue/gray cast to this 

wonderful dwarf banana; 

3‛-4‛. 

#85-24 

1/$11 5/$38 

†Ensete maurelii – (Red 

Abyssiniam) (see pg 31 

B) thick trunk and long 

wide leaves with glossy 

coloration underneath; 

up to 15‛ tall; zones 9- 

11. 

#85-22 

1/$14 5/$49 

NERINE (neh-REE-nee) 


Special Feature: Pest-proof and late fall flower 

Nickname: Guernsey Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: AMARCRINUM; DAHLIA; POLIANTHES; 

AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA; LYCORIS 

Musella lasioscarpa 

OTHER COMPANIONS: DIANTHUS, AGAPANTHUS, ASTER 

From South Africa, these bulbs produce 

umbels of exotic, spicy scented, flowers with narrow, 

wavy, recurved petals which bloom on top of 

18”-24” stems in early fall until hard freeze. They 

are a delight in our garden because they seem to 

pop up out of nowhere unannounced and provide 

color in late fall when many other flowers have 

faded. They are critter-proof, make superb cut 

flowers and are excellent in containers. 12+cm 

bulbs; 3-5 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10; have overwintered 

in our zone 7 garden with extra winter 

mulch; need a long growing season in order to 

bloom. These are our newest ‘favorite flower‛! 

♥bowdenii – beautiful 

rose pink blossoms with 

a darker pink stripe 

down the midrib; 1903. 

#86-01 

5/$11 25/$38 

undulata – a smaller 

form, petals are shorter 

and wavier than most, 

forming a little pink ball; 

so cute! 

#86-05 

5/$16 25/$56 

Nerine undulata 

ORNITHOGALUM 

(or-ni-tho-GAH-lum) 


Special Feature: Long-lasting flower 

Nickname: Star of Bethlehem 

BULB COMPANIONS: GLADIOLUS; DAHLIA; LILY; CRINUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: POPPY; BACHELOR’S BUT- 

TONS; SWEET WILLIAM; EVENING GARDEN 

Dense clusters of starry flowers appear 

on top of 12”-24” spikes, making it a valuable cut 

flower. It‛s also a valuable garden plant because 

its blossoms are so long lasting in the mid to late 

summer garden. Native to Europe, Asia and Africa, 

they are also smashing in patio planters with other 

summer flowering bulbs and annuals. 

Ornithogalum arabicum 

arabicum – waxy, longlasting 

blossoms; late 

spring/early summer 

flowering; 1574; 16cm+ 

bulbs; 4 per sq. ft.; 12”- 

18”; zones 8-10. 

#87-01 

5/$6 25/$21 

♥saundersiae – large 

20+cm bulbs produce 

long-lasting creamy, 

tennis ball sized florets 

with greenish/black 

centers; 3‛-4‛; 4 per sq. 

ft.; zones 7-10. 

#87-04 

5/$20 25/$69 Ornithogalum saundersiae 

Nerine bowdenii 

bowdenii ‘Nikita‛ - a 

beautiful ‘baby-girl‛ 

pink. 

#86-06 

5/$11 25/$38 

Nerine bowdenii ‘Nikita’ 

♥bowdenii ‘Stefani‛ – a 

variable flower, predominantly 

white with an occasional 

pink highlight. 

#86-03 

5/$11 25/$38 

Nerine bowdenii ‘Stefani’ 

♥sarniensis – bright pink 

flowers warm up the early-mid 

fall garden and 

stop traffic! 

#86-04 

5/$33 25/$114 

Nerine sarniensis 

Ornith. thyrsoides ‘Alaska’ 

Ornithogalum 

make 

w o n d e r f u l 

companions 

with Bachelor 

Buttons, 

Poppies and 

other sun-loving 

flowering 

plants in the 

garden and 

also are terrific 

cut flowers! 

thyrsoides ‘Alaska‛ – incredible, 

long-lasting 

cut flower; equally statuesque 

in the garden 

or container; 12”-18” 

tall; 8+cm bulbs; zones 

8-10. 

#87-07 

10/$3 50/$11 


OXALIS 

OXALIS (ox-AL-is) 

Family: Oxalidaceae 

Special Feature: Adaptable ground cover 

Nickname: Shamrock or Wood Sorrel 

BULB COMPANIONS: AMARCRINUM; AS A CARPET UNDER LARGE 

BULBS IN THE GARDEN OR IN CONTAINERS GARDENS 

OTHER COMPANIONS: JAPANESE PAINTED FERN; HOSTA; BLEED- 

ING HEART; ARTEMISIA 

These non-invasive natives of South 

Africa and South America produce mostly 5 

petaled flowers on 3, sometimes 4 leafed plants 

that make wonderful mounds in our garden from 

June-October. They‛re particularly wonderful in 

partial shade, but don‛t seem fussy about being in 

full sun even during our hot, humid summers. They 

also are effective ‘shoes and socks‛ plants with 

larger bulbs and perennials in the garden, in patio 

planters and around the edges of houseplants; 

foolproof plants that seem to be pest resistant, 

too! Blooms early summer to frost; 10 per sq. ft.; 

zones 7-10. Top-sized 4-6 cm bulbs and tubers. 

Oxalis depressa 

regnellii – clover lookalike 

with green tops 

and burgundy bottoms on 

triangular-shaped leaves 

and white flowers. 

#88-02 

10/$3 50/$11 

Oxalis regnellii ‘Fanny’ 

♥regnellii var. 

triangularis – rich 

burgundy triangular 

leaves and soft pink 

flowers; we think this 

one is just about the 

best horticultural 

value. 

#88-03 

10/$5 50/$18 

depressa – triangular 

gray/green leaves; flowers 

are bright pink with 

yellow hearts; slower 

to emerge but often 

naturalizes in zones 8- 

10; 5+cm bulbs. 

#88-07 

10/$6 50/$21 

Oxalis regnellii 

regnellii ‘Fanny‛ – silver 

margins decorate 

each three lobed 

green leaf and when 

it blooms, each plant 

is covered with tiny, 

soft pink flowers. 

#88-09 

10/$6 50/$21 

Ox.reg. var. triangularis 

Oxalis rubra 

♥tetraphylla (deppei) 

– flowers rose; 

‘four-leaf clover‛ 

leaves are green with 

cross-shaped, ‘port 

wine‛, outline in the 

center; 5+cm bulbs. 

#88-04 

10/$3 50/$11 

Ox. tetraphylla’Iron Cross’ 

POLIANTHES TUBEROSA 

rubra - lots of bright 

pink flowers decorate 

the nice green leaves; 

naturalizes nicely in our 

lawn and garden. 

#88-12 

10/$19 50/$66 

♥tetraphylla ‘Iron 

Cross‛ – flowers carmine 

rose; dark burgundy 

cross shape 

near center of its 

four leaves; superb 

value; 5+cm bulbs. 

#88-06 

10/$3 50/$11 

POLIANTHES TUBEROSA 

(Pah-lee-ANTH-eez Too-beh-ROH-sa) 

Family: Agavaceae 


Nickname: Tuberose 

BULB COMPANIONS: AMARCRINUM; DAHLIA; HEDYCHIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: DIANTHUS; CHRYSANTHE- 

MUM; ASTER; SALVIA; CLEOME; PERILLA 

Lots of tubular, super fragrant, white 

blossoms with incredibly thick, waxy substance 

bloom on top of 18”-24” stems with foliage that 

is 1‛ tall. If the bulbs are planted in the spring, 

they bloom in late summer. However, when they 

overwinter, they bloom earlier and seem to last 

forever. Bulbs can be started indoors for early 

bloom, and should be if you live in a climate with a 

short summer season (see our heat mat on pg. 11). 

Victorian favorite; 

used pre-1600; 14-18 

cm bulbs; 3-5 per sq. 

ft.; zones 8-10; has 

overwintered in our 

zone 7 garden with 

extra winter mulch. 

Single Mexican – single 

form; luscious fragrance. 

#90-01 

5/$11 25/$38 

Oxalis tetraphylla 

Polilanthes ‘Single Mexican’ 

regnellii var. triangularis 

‘Mijke‛ – a 

rich, vibrant burgundy/purple 

leafed plant 

with pink flowers; a 

bit slower to emerge 

and mature but worth 

the wait. 

#88-08 

10/$8 50/$28 

Ox.reg. var. triangularis ‘Mijke’ 

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Polianthes ‘The Pearl’ 


♥The Pearl – 20 or more 

double, roselike, creamy 

white flowers per stem. 

#90-02 

5/$11 25/$35

ROSCOEA 

ROSCOEA (ross-KOE-ee-ah) 


Special Feature: Ginger-like blossom 

Nickname: Roscoe‛s Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: CALADIUM; CURCUMA; HEDYCHIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: IMPATIENS; COLEUS 

Native to China and the Himalayas and 

grown for its interesting growth habit and foliage, 

it looks a bit like a miniature fountain with cascading 

‘sweet pea‛ or orchid-like flowers; flowers 

bloom one at a time but continue to bloom from 

mid/late summer through the fall; best planted on 

a sheltered bank or a well-drained partly shady, 

woodland garden with rich humus, acidic soil; wants 

moisture when growing but was to be dry when 

dormant; 1-3 per sq. ft.;12”-18”; top-sized root 

stock; the books say zones 6-9 but we‛ve seen it 

growing as a hardy plant in a garden in Toronto 

Canada. 

Roscoea auriculata 

cautleoides – pale yellow 

flowers decorate 

the early to mid summer 

garden. 

#92-13 

1/$8 5/$28 

Roscoea purpurea 

auriculata – deep to 

bright purple with a 

white eye. 

#92-10 

1/$7 5/$25 

Roscoea cautleoides 

♥purpurea – pale violet 

purple to white with 

darker purple markings; 

blooms in late summer 

to fall. 

#92-11 

1/$9 5/$32 

§-SANDERSONIA 

AURANTIACA (san-der-SOH-nee-ah) 

Family: Colchicaceae 

Nickname: Chinese Lantern Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: GLORIOSA; CROCOSMIA; HEDYCHIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: CAMPANULA; VIOLA; VINCA 

MINOR; MIXED CONTAINER; TROPICAL GARDEN 

As its nickname suggests, these showy 

orange flowers bloom all summer long on 2‛-3‛ 

stems and are shaped like chinese lanterns or 

hanging bells. This plant seems to demand a Mediterranean-type 

climate to perform; with those 

conditions, will continue 

to bloom profusely if 

grown in extremely welldrained 

soil and full sun. 

Provide some support, 

as it‛s a climber and 

has tendrils which will 

wrap around a trellis or 

fence. Top-sized tuberous 

roots; 1 per sq.ft.; z. 

8-10. 

#91-01 

1/$7 5/$25 Roscoea purpurea 

♥SAUROMATUM VENOSUM 

(Sah-ro-MAY-tum veh-NO-sum) 


Special Feature: Spectacular foliage and stem 

Nickname: Voodoo Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA; DRACUNCULUS; ALOCASIA; CO- 

LOCASIA; CALADIUM; HEDYCHIUM; CURCUMA; EUCOMIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: COLEUS; LAMIUM; HOSTA; 

ASTILBE; IMPATIENS; SHADE OR TROPICAL GARDEN 

A very unusual, 

shade loving plant 

that produces a tubular 

shaped, purplish green 

flower with dark purple 

markings which surround 

a blackish purple central 

spike, making the spike 

look like it has been provided 

its own vase. Following 

the bloom of the 

flowers, large, tropical 

2‛-3‛, fingerlike, lovely 

green leaves emerge 

on 2‛ purple mottled 

and speckled stems, 

providing an umbrella 

for its roots. Native to 

tropical Africa and Asia, 

Sauromatums normally 

produce their flowers in 

early summer and grow 

2‛-3‛ tall leaves that last 

all summer long; adds interest 

in the garden early 

summer - frost; 24+cm tubers; 3 per sq. ft.; zones 

7-10. 

#91-02 1/$3 

5/$11 25/$41 

♥SCADOXUS MULTIFLORUS 

(ska-DOX-sus) 


Special Feature: Pest-proof, spectacular flower 

Nickname: Blood Lily or Pin Cushion Flower 

BULB COMPANIONS: HYMENOCALLIS; EUCOMIS; EUCHARIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: IMPATIENS; SALVIA; ANNUAL 

VINCA; WAX BEGONIA; FRONT OF TROPICAL GARDEN 

This mass 

of tiny florets with 

prominent stamens 

clustered in one orange-red, 

softballsized, 

bottlebrush, 

round flower is so 

eyecatching it wins a 

place in many summer 

gardens. This South 

African native is 8”- 

10” tall and provides 

Scadoxus multiflorus 

bright color in the 

late summer garden. 

Bold, showy, broad green leaves emerge after 

the flowering is over. 

Although it is said to 

need partial shade, we 

have this pest resistant, 

adaptable plant 

happily blooming in 

full sun; blooms mid 

summer; 16+cm bulbs; 

3 per sq. ft.; zones 8- 

10; has overwintered 

in our zone 7 garden 

with mulch and good 

drainage. 

#92-01 

1/$7 5/$25 

SCADOXUA MULTIFLORUS 

Sauromatum foliage 

Sauromatum flower 

Scadoxus in the garden 

with Caladiums, Oxalis and 

Sauromatum 


SCHIZOSTYLIS 

§-SCHIZOSTYLIS 

(Shy-zoh-STYLE-is cock-SIN-ee-ah) 


Nickname: Kaffir Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: POLIANTHES, COLCHICUM; RHODOPHIALA; 

LYCORIS; STERNBERGIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: ASTER, CHRYSANTHEMUM 

South African native that prefers moist 

habitats; provides lots of color from Aug. - Nov. 

great cut flower; 5-6 cm corms shipped like ‘green 

onions‛ and need to be planted immediately; 5-10 

per sq. ft.; zones 5-10. 

Schizos. coccinea ‘Alba’ 

coccinea – lots of bright 

flowers great for cut 

flowers. 

#93-01 

5/$10 25/$35 

Alba - white form 

that will be lovely in all 

arrangements. 

#93-03 

5/$25 25/$87 

SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA 

SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA 

(spreh-KEE-lee-ah for-moe-SIS-seh-mah) 


Special Feature:Pest-proof, architectural flower 

Nickname: Jacobean or Aztec Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: SANDERSONIA; GLORIOSA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: PORTULACA; 

FRONT OF MIXED BORDER 

This native 

to Mexico, sometimes 

offered as Amaryllis 

formosissima, is reminiscent 

of a large (5”) 

red, velvet orchid atop 

a 8”-12” stem. The petals 

of this exotic flower 

are in 2 groups - the upper 

3 stand up, curving 

back at the tips, while 

the lower 3 are pendent, Sprekelia formosissima 

rolling up like a tube at the base, encircling the 

stamens. This pest proof bulb sports similar foliage 

to that of its family member, the daffodil, 

and makes a great hot-colored container plant with 

many other early-mid summer bloomers. Full sun 

and well-drained soil recommended; 16+cm bulbs; 

4-5 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10. 

#95-01 1/$5 5/$18 25/$67 

Schizostylis coccinea 

Rosea – lovely rose perfect 

for many flower arranging 

situations. 

#93-02 

5/$15 25/$52 

Schizostylis ‘Rosea’ 

SPARAXIS TRICOLOR 

(spah-RAX-sis) 


Special Feature: Heat tolerant flower 

Nickname: Harlequin Flower 

BULB COMPANIONS: IXIA; BABIANA; GLADIOLUS; CROCOSMIA 

OTHER USES: ROCK GARDEN; RAISED BED 

Another South African native, perhaps 

the most colorful one. With mixture of yellow, 

pink, purple, red and 

white, the middle of 

each 2” starry, tubular 

blossom sports a contrasting 

color to that 

of its petals. Its colorful 

flowers on 10”-12” 

stems stay in bloom for 

a long period of time in 

early-midsummer making 

Sparaxis tricolor 

it a terrific cut flower. Grow in full sun and welldrained 

soil; blooms midsummer; 5+cm corms; 

plant early in cool soil; 10-15 per sq. ft.; zones 

7-10. #94-01 10/$3 50/$11 

Becky and 

Brent holding 

various 

summer 

bulbs before 

planting in 

the gardens 

on their 

farm. 

Sprekelia in the garden with Eucomis & Caladiums 

Increase the hardiness of most of the bulbs 

in this catalogue by employing one or more of 

the following cultural practices: 1. Cover beds 

with 3”-4” of a light, airy mulch like Pine needles, 

salt hay, chopped leaves, buckwheat hulls or 

something similar to give a protective blanket 

to help keep the bulbs from freezing; 2. Plant 

the bulbs below the normal frost or freeze line 

in the soil to help keep them from freezing; 3. 

Pick the proper site for the particular bulb, i.e. 

plant the moisture loving tropical bulbs in an area 

that does not dry out during the bulb‛s winter 

rest. Conversely, plant the bulbs from Alpine or 

Desert climates in areas where they will be dry 

or drier during their winter dormancy; 4. Select 

those kinder or warmer micro-climates on your 

property to plant the tender tropical bulbs; 5. 

Change your attitude towards these bulbs and 

think of them as relatively inexpensive annuals 

or temporary perennials and treat them the way 

you‛d treat your Impatiens and Zinnias. 

Summer Bulbs 

We have become accustomed to bulbs like daffodils 

and tulips having a flat space on the bottom 

of the bulbs and a pointed top and learned to plant 

them ‘pointy end up‛. Some summer bulbs, however, 

have unusual shapes and are often planted on their 

sides (like putting dinner plates in the dishwasher) 

because it‛s so difficult to tell tops from bottoms. 

Please read your cultural instructions BEFORE 

planting. Also, it would also be best to keep those 

instructions for future reference or until you receive 

an updated copy. 

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TIGRIDIA PAVONIA 

TIGRIDIA PAVONIA 

(ty-GRID-ee-ah) 


Special Feature: Colorful midday flowers 

Nickname: Mexican Shellflower or Tiger Flower 

BULB COMPANIONS: ZANTEDESCHIA; DAHLIA; CALADIUM; 

CROCOSMIA; TRITONIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: PETUNIA; MARIGOLD; ZIN- 

NIA 

Exotic and beautiful, each flower only 

lasts one day, but like the very popular Hemerocallis, 

they continue to produce flowers for 

several weeks. Each vivid flower has three large, 

solid colored petals which form a triangle while 

the three smaller, spotted petals form a center 

triangular cup, usually darker in color. Its 12”- 

18” swordlike leaves are upright and its festive 

flowers bloom on 18”-24” stems. These Mexican 

natives prefer full sun, well-drained soil and 

thrive in heat and drought. They look their best 

at midday which makes it the perfect flower to 

plant where lunchtime strollers can enjoy them. 

Popular for Victorian Era Gardens and one of our 

new ‘favorites‛! Blooms mid to late summer; 9+cm 

bulbs; 5-7 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10. 

Tigrid. ‘Alba Grandiflora’ 

Aurea – sparkles planted 

with Dahlia ‘Night 

Queen‛ 

#96-02 

10/$7 50/$25 

Tigridia ‘Canariensis’ 

Liliacea – creates ‘magic‛ 

with Lilium ‘Lollipop‛! 

#96-04 

10/$7 50/$25 

Alba Grandiflora – brilliant 

contrast; great 

with Hymenocallis. 

#96-01 

10/$7 50/$25 

Tigridia ‘Aurea’ 

♥Canariensis – ‘echoes‛ 

with Gladiolus ‘Expresso‛ 

#96-03 

10/$7 50/$25 

TRITELEIA 

TRITELEIA 

(tri-te-LAY-uh LAX-uh) 

Previous Name: Brodiaea 


Special Feature: Lovely blue color 

Nickname: Triplet Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: GLADIOLUS COMMUNIS; CALOCHORTUS; 

BLETILLA; ASIATIC LILY; CAMASSIA; DICHELOSTEMMA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: DIANTHUS; PAINTED DAISY; ROSES 

Native to our own west coast, the leaves 

of this plant often disappear before the flowers 

bloom. With striking, dark blue to violet, upfacing 

starry umbels blooming on leafless 12”-18” stalks, 

this is the ‘queen‛ of the early summer cut flowers. 

It‛s best to plant this hardy perennial in full sun 

or partial shade with lots of companions around 

its feet; blooms late spring/early summer. 6-7 

cm corms; 8-10 per sq. ft.; zones 5-9. 

Triteleia ‘Corrina’ 

hyacinthina – white 

bowl-shaped flowers with 

green veins; floriferous 

and naturalizes; 6”-12”; 

1835; June-July; (5+cm 

bulbs) #97-03 

10/$3 50/$11 

Trit.laxa ‘Queen Fabiola’ 

ixiodes Starlight – starry, 

upfacing flowers creates 

quite a bright spot; 

great with Allium christophii; 

20”-24”. 

#97-04 

10/$5 50/$18 

Corrina – lighter blue 

flowers with violet-purple 

tips; early summer. 

#97-02 

10/$3 50/$11 

Triteleia hyacinthina 

laxa Queen Fabiola 

– large, dark blue, upfacing 

bells in loose 

clusters; early summer. 

#97-01 

10/$3 50/$11 

Trit. ixiodes ‘Starlight’ 

Tigridia ‘Liliacea’ 

Speciosa – combines 

beautifully with Zantedeschia 

‘Majestic Red‛. 

#96-05 

10/$7 50/$25 

Tigridia ‘Speciosa’ 

Mixture – lovely mixed 

colors. 

#96-06 

50/$19 250/$66 

Tigridia mixture 

Triteleia ixiodes ‘Starlight’ in the late spring garden with tulips 

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TRITONIA 

TRITONIA (tre-TONE-ee-ah) 


Special Feature: Hot, sun loving flowers 

Nickname: Blazing Star or Monbretia 

BULB COMPANIONS: CROCOSMIA; IXIA; SPARAXIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: ZINNIA; MARIGOLD; RUD- 

BECKIA; MIXED FLOWERBED; HOT, MEDITERRANEAN DRY BORDER 

These bowl shaped blossoms with flaring 

petals at its tips provide upfacing, starlike formations 

in the summer garden. A native from tropical 

South Africa and closely related to Chasmanthe, 

Croscosmia and Ixia, its vivid flowers on 12”-15” 

stems are long lasting in the garden and make 

excellent cut flowers as well. A great bargain! 

Grow in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. 

5+cm corms; 10-15 per sq. ft.; zones 7-10. 

Trit. crocata ‘Bridal Veil’ 

crocata ‘Pink Sensation‛ 

– pink. #98-03 

10/$4 50/$14 

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crocata ‘Bridal Veil‛ 

– white. 

#98-02 

10/$4 50/$14 

Mixture – colorful mixture. 

#98-07 50/$17 250/$59 

TULBAGHIA (tool-BAY-ghee-ah) 


Special Feature: Fragrant and pest resistant 

Nickname: Society Garlic or Sweet Garlic 

BULB COMPANIONS: ZANTEDESCHIA; DAHLIA; CRINUM; AMA- 

RCRINUM; LYCORIS SQUAMIGERA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: AGAPANTHUS; ARTEMISIA; 

PERILLA; PETUNIA; MIXED BORDER 

Each trumpet-shaped, starry blossom 

with a tiny corona, all attached to the top of its 

18”-24” stem, makes this flower resemble ‘sparklers‛ 

on the 4th of July! This native to South 

Africa has straplike foliage that clumps up from 

a central point and is drought and pest resistant. 

It‛s foolproof, great for cutting, terrific in a sunny 

garden and in patio containers in combination with 

other sun-loving plants; top sized bulbs; 5 per sq. 

ft.; zones 8-10. 

fragrans – pale violet, 

pink or white, sweetly 

scented flowers with 

gray/green foliage. 

#100-01 

1/$4 5/$14 

Tul. fragrans ‘Alba’ 

violacea – violetpurple 

flowers; shiny 

green foliage; widely 

used in southern California 

landscapes. 

#100-02 

5/$8 25/$28 

T.crocata‘Pink Sensation’ 

Tulbaghia fragrans 

fragrans ‘Alba‛ – clusters 

of small, 6-petaled, 


with ivory perianth; 8”- 

12”. #100-06 

1/$6 5/$21 

Tulbaghia violacea 

XANTHOSOMA 

WATSONIA (wat-SO-nee-ah) 


Special Feature: Tall spikes of colorful flowers 

Nickname: Bugle flowers 

BULB COMPANIONS: CURCUMA, DAHLIA, OXALIS; ZANT- 

EDESCHIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: ARTEMISIA; COLEUS; FERN 

Native to South Africa, these tender 

beauties prefer to be left undisturbed once they 

are planted. If they are not hardy for you, growing 

them in a pot is best so they can be moved 

indoors during the winter months. They need well 

drained, sandy/loamy soil and protection from the 

hottest summer sun but with plenty of light; needs 

plenty of water when growing and slow-release 

fertilizer in summer. 

aletroides - up to 12 long 

tubular flowers per 12”- 

24” stem wtih glossy, 

sword-like leaves; zones 

9-10; dig and store like 

a gladiolus or treat as 

an annual; late spring 

bloom. #99-20 

5/$9 25/$32 

Watsonia meriana 

meriana - branched 

spikes of up to 20 bugle-shaped 

flowers on 

12”-24” stems; zones 9- 

11; mid-summer bloom. 

#99-21 

5/$8 25/$28 

XANTHOSOMA (Zan-tho-ZOH-mah) 


Special Feature: Unusual, decorative leaves 

Nickname: Elephant Ear 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA; COLOCASIA; CANNA; OXALIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: ARTEMISIA; COLEUS; FERN 

The large leaves of this elephant eartype 

plant drew our attention all the way across 

a commercial greenhouse. It‛s a terrific plant 

that will grow in water, in a boggy area or in a well 

watered garden; zones 9-11; ~4” pots from tissue 

culture. 

†♥aurea ‘Lime Zinger‛ 

– (Chartreuse Giant); 

(see pg 31 B) bright 

especially when planted 

with darker leaved 

plants; the brighter 

the sun, the lighter the 

leaves; 2‛-3‛. 

#100-03 

1/$13 5/$45 

Watsonia aletroides 

Xanthosom.‘Lime Zinger’ 

†sagittifolium – (see 

pg 31 B) this vertical 

giant is one of the 

largest of the elephant 

ears growing 6‛-8‛ tall; 

gargantuan 3‛-4‛ leaves 

make a great backdrop 

for other plants that 

also prefer partial 

shade and rich, wet 

soil; we thought this 

was a ‘sleeper‛ at first 

X. sagittifolium with but when it got warm, it 

granddaughter, ‘Zoe’ jumped up to a giant size 

in a heartbeat! 

#100-10 1/$11 5/$38 


XANTHOSOMA, CONTINUED 

†violaceum – (see pg 31 

B) ‘Blue Taro‛; glaucous 

leaves with purplish 

veins and brownish 

stem; 2‛-3‛. 

#100-08 

1/$11 5/$38 

ZANTEDESCHIA 

Black Magic - spotted 

leaves give a nice 

backdrop for the yellow 

flower with the black 

heart; creates a magical 

setting in your garden. 

#101-27 1/$5 

5/$18 10/$67 

Xanthosoma violaceum 

with granddaughter, ‘Zoe’ 

ZANTEDESCHIA 

(zan-teh-DAY-see-uh) 


Nickname: Calla Lily or Arum Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA; CALADIUM; HEDYCHIUM; DAHLIA; 

LILY; CURCUMA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: ECHINACEA; PHLOX; MALVA; 

TROPICAL OR EVENING GARDEN; MIXED BORDER 

Well known as a graceful cut flower especially 

in elegant, large flower arrangements, what 

may not be known about this plant is its adaptability. 

We have grown them successfully in a flower 

border along with other bulbs and perennials, but 

the aethiopica types also grow happily at water‛s 

edge or even potted up and submerged - pot and all 

- in the shallow end of our pond. Native to South 

Africa, its graceful, vase-like flowers bloom from 

mid through late summer; 1-3 per sq. ft.; 12”-18” 

and zones 8-10 except where noted; mid summer 

bloomer; 14+cm bulbs. 

Zantedeschia aethiopica 

♥aethiopica ‘Green 

Goddess‛ – very open, 

green flower with a 

white heart and green/ 

white streaks; 2‛-3‛; 

zones 6-10; 16+cm. 

#101-07 1/$11 

5/$38 25/$141 

aethiopica – large white 

flowers with normally 

unspotted leaves; 1687; 

2‛-3‛; zones 6-10. 

#101-01 1/$7 

5/$25 25/$93 

Z. aethio.’Green Goddess’ 

♥aethiopica ‘Pink Mist‛ 

– a smooth white flower 

with ‘baby girl‛ pink 

overlay and a darker 

eye; looks delicate but 

very strong! 2‛-3‛; zones 

6-10; 16+cm. 

#101-10 1/$10 

5/$35 25/$130 

Zantedesc. ‘Black Magic’ 

Black Star – this is close 

to the illusion of shadow 

with its very dark reddish 

black flower extending 

to its stem and on the 

edge of the lovely mottle 

leaves; medium sized; 

8”-18”. 

#101-24 1/$13 

5/$45 25/$167 

Zantedeschia ‘Cameo’ 

Indian Summer - 

warm, calm, ‘earthy‛ colors 

that you might see 

during a warm day in 

autumn. 

#101-28 1/$13 

5/$45 25/$167 

Zantedes. ‘Majestic Red’ 

Mango – similar in color 

to a very ripe mango; 

blends to lemon yellow 

towards the base and 

soft green right above 

the stem; speckled green 

leaves. 

#101-05 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Zantedeschia ‘Black Star’ 

♥Cameo – a combo of 

yellow and red, sometimes 

separate and 

sometimes blended, 

resembling your grandmother‛s 

cameo; a glorious 

flower! 

#101-11 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Zanted. ‘Indian Summer’ 

Majestic Red – Rich 

ruby red with mottled 

leaves. 

#101-21 1/$6 

5/$21 25/$78 

Zantedeschia ‘Mango’ 

Z. aethiopica ’Pink Mist’ 

♥albomaculata – opens 

with a pinkish blush, 

but matures to all white 

which echoes the spots 

on its dark green foliage; 

18”-24”; zones 7-10; 

1865. 

#101-02 1/$4 

5/$14 25/$52 

Zantedesch. albomaculata 

Zantedeschia ‘Picasso’ 

Picasso - a blended 

combination of cream, 

yellow and purple with a 

backdrop of beautifully 

spotted leaves. 

#101-26 1/$6 

5/$21 25/$78 


ZANTEDESCHIA, CONTINUED 

♥P i n k P e r s u a s i o n 

– dark rose, almost 

burgundy flowers with 

some cream deep in 

the throat and lightly 

spotted, rich green 

leaves; 18”-24”; zones 

7-10. 

#101-12 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

ZEPHYRANTHES 

Sunshine – bright golden 

yellow reflecting the 

sun makes this a 55 mph 

flower and also a terrific 

cut flower. 

#101-23 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Zant. ’Pink Persuasion’ 

Purple Haze – exquisite 

new color form 

of dusky purple and 

rich creamy yellow; 

perfect focal point for 

a container garden; 

18”-24” tall; mid summer 

bloomer. 

#101-25 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Zantedeschia rehmanii 

rehmanii 

‘ M i n t J u l e p ‛ – 


with just a hint 

of minty greenishyellow. 

#101-19 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Zantedes. ‘Purple Haze’ 

rehmanii – deep to 

soft pink flowers, 

smaller than most, but 

a very good perennial, 

8”-16”. 

#101-06 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Zantedeschia ‘Sunshine’ 

Treasure – rich earth 

tones add a warm glow 

to this treasure in the 

garden. 

#101-22 1/$5 

5/$18 25/$67 

Zantedeschia ‘Treasure’ 

ZEPHYRANTHES 

(zeff-er-RAN-theez) 


Special Feature: Pest-proof, surprise flowers 

Nickname: Rain Lily or Fairy Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: NERINE; AMARCRINUM; TULBAGHIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: SWEET ALYSSUM; DIAN- 

THUS; 

Native to Texas, Mexico, Colombia and 

Guatemala, these starry, upfacing, crocus-like 

flowers appear several times a season, especially 

after a rain, on 6”-12” stems. The main show is 

generally in August-September. These pest proof 

bulbs don‛t seem to be picky about the soil, but 

they are happier in full sun. ; top-size bulbs; 8-10 

per sq. ft.; zones 7-10; 6-7cm bulbs. 

♥candida – creamy 

flowers, yellow 

stamens and green 

throat; prolific; one 

of the hardiest. 

#102-01 

10/$4 50/$14 

Z. rehmanii ‘Mint Julep’ 

Zant.’Schwarzwalter’ 

Selina - buttercup 

yellow with orangish/ 

red rim for a bright 

spot in your garden 

or patio container. 

#101- 1/$13 

5/$45 25/$167 

♥S c h w a r z w a l t e r 

– burgundy, almost 

glossy black flowers 

with white spotted 

leaves; 1‛-2‛ tall. 

#101-17 1/$12 

5/$42 25/$156 

Zantedeschia ‘Selina’ 

Zephyranthes candida 

citrina – small 

g o l d e n y e l l o w 

flowers; 4” tall. 

#102-02 

10/$5 50/$18 

d r u m m o n d i i 

– smooth, waxy 

and perfectly 

formed, this fragrant 

flower is 

usually white but 

sometimes has 

a pinkish overlay 

and a yellow eye; 

b l o o m s e m e r g e 

early and continue 

through midsummer; 

if rains are 

meager, they keep 

flowering into the 

fall; gray/green 

leaves are often 

winter persistent. 

#102-07 

1/$13 5/$45 

Zephyranthes citrina 

Zephyranth. drummondii 

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ZEPHYRANTHES, CONTINUED 

Zephyranthes reginae 

rosea – overlapping, soft 

pink, flowers with yellow 

stamens and white 

throat; the most tender. 

#102-05 

10/$4 50/$14 

♥reginae – soft primrose 

yellow; very floriferous. 

#102-04 

5/$20 25/$69 

§†-ZINGIBER ‘MIDNIGHT’ 

(ZIN-jeh-bur) 


Nickname: Ginger 

BULB COMPANIONS: CA- 

LADIUM; CANNA; ALOCASIA; 

COLOCASIA; XANTHOSOMA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: CO- 

LEUS; IMPATIENS; HOSTA; FERN; 

PERILLA; PERSICARIA 

(see pg 31 B) 

Large dark leaves on 

the truly tropical plant 

that creates a mysterious, 

cooling shadow in 

Zephyranthes rosea 

Zingiber ‘Midnight’ 

the garden; 3‛-6‛; zones 10-11. ~4” pots from tissue 

culture. #99-50 

1/$11 5/$38 

COZY COMPANIONS 

We‛ve been gardening for a long time 

and enjoy ‘putting it all together‛! In this section, 

you‛ll find some of the perennials that we think 

look terrific and are very happy being planted and 

‘strutting their stuff‛ with the geophytes (bulbs) 

in this catalogue. We hope you agree! (they should 

arrive bare root). 

ACANTHUS SPINOSUS 

(ah-KAN-thus speh-NO-sus) 

Family: Acanthaceae 

Special Feature: Critter 

resistant and hardy 

Nickname: Bear‛s Breech 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, 

CALADIUM, COLOCASIA 

This bold leaved, 

dark perennial with its 

hooded mauve flowers in 

early summer is an ideal 

addition to a sun to part 

shade tropical border; critter 

resistant; zones 5-10; Acanthus spinosus 

2‛-3‛. 

#89-01 

1/$5 5/$20 

COZY COMPANIONS - AGAPANTHUS 

ACORUS VARIEGATA 

(ah-CORE-us) 


Special Feature: Dramatic 

striped aquatic 

sword-like leaves 

Nickname: Sweet Flag 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALO- 

CASIA, CALADIUM, COLOCASIA, 

CRINUM, XANTHOSOMA 

This dramatic 

perennial with its 

contrasting white and 

green leaves is quite 

happy planted in shallow 

water in full sun or 

in rich medium moist 

soil in part shade; critter 

resistant; 8”-12”; 

zones 6-9. 

#89-02 

1/$5 5/$20 

§-AGAPANTHUS (Ag-uh-PAN-thus) 

Family: Liliaceae (Alliaceae) 

Special Feature: Great cutflower or container 

plant 

Nickname: African Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: IXIA, GLADIOLUS, LIATRIS, ORIENTAL 

LILY, CROCOSMIA, AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: ARTEMISIA; ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 

We‛ve seen these perform like crazy in 

California gardens. They are relatively new to us 

and are not sure exactly what makes them happy 

and bloom prolifically. We will keep planting and 

trialing and will hopefully discover the secrets. If 

they perform lusciously for you, we‛d love to hear 

about your gardening situation. They seem to take 

AT LEAST a season to get used to their new home 

- and maybe they need cool summer nights, which 

are rare here! A rosette of strap-like leaves surround 

1”-2” long, trumpet shaped blooms clustered 

on top of 18”-48” stems; perfect for a full sun, 

well-drained site. Blooms July - early fall. Zones 

7-10 unless otherwise noted; top-sized, bare root 

perennial. 

Agapanthus ‘Blue Heaven’ 

Acorus variegata 

Blue Heaven – a lovely, 

new dark blue cultivar 

for us; selected in Holland 

by Arie Petersie 

from The Testcentrum; 

possibly hardy from 

zones 6-10; 1‛-2‛. 

#50-25 

1/$5 5/$20 

Blue Triumphator – a 

widely grown cultivar, its 

soft violet flowers look 

great with Artemisia; 

1916. 

#50-21 

1/$5 5/$20 Agapan. ‘Blue Triumphator’ 

Most of the bulbs in this catalogue, as well as most of 

the plants in your garden, enjoy being watered well 

on a weekly basis. We think the plants are happier 

if they are watered only when necessary with drip irrigation 

and not by an automatic system that sprinkles 

everything at 3am everyday whether it’s needed or not! 

It feels good to conserve water and make the plants 

happy at the same time! 

Agapanthus ‘Donau’ 

Donau – (Danube) A 

deciduous plant of Dutch 

origin. Its flowers are 

pale violet blue with a 

purple blush and darker 

midribs; 18”-30” tall. 

#50-22 

1/$5 5/$20 


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COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. AGAPANTHUS 

Headbourne Hybrids 

– These English hybrids 

appear to be somewhat 

hardier than other varieties; 

very vigorous; 

2‛-4‛ tall; 1950-1960. 

#50-23 

1/$5 5/$20 

COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. AMSONIA 

Dandy Candy - a 

blend of pastels that 

are smaller than most in 

this group which makes 

it perfect for pots, containers 

or in the fronts 

of flower borders; 12”- 

15”; bare root. 

#52-09 

1/$5 5/$20 

A. ‘Headbourne Hybrids 

† Storm Cloud - one of 

the darkest we‛ve seen; 

one we‛ve been growing 

for over a year; a nice 

plant; may arrive in a 

~4” pot. 

#50-28 

1/$11 5/$38 

Agapanthus ’Tinkerbell’ 

White – lovely, hanging 

white flowers of South 

African origin; 2‛-3‛ tall; 

zones 8-10. 

#50-24 

1/$5 5/$20 

Agapan. ‘White Heaven’ 

Agapan. ’Storm Cloud’ 

Tinkerbell - a lovely 

dwarf form with unusually 

decorative variegated 

leaves and pale 

blue flowers; one per 

sq. ft.; 1‛-2‛; midsummer; 

zone 8-11. 

#50-27 

1/$11 5/$38 

Agapanthus ‘White’ 

White Heaven – sister 

seedling to ‘Blue Heaven‛ 

with similar characteristics; 

exceptional; zones 

6-10; 1‛-2‛. 

#50-26 

1/$5 5/$20 

§-ALSTROEMERIA 

(al-stro-MEER-ee-uh) 


Special Feature: Numerous long-lasting flowers 

Nickname: Peruvian Lily or St. Martin‛s Flower 

BULB COMPANIONS: ASIATIC & ORIENTAL LILY; CANNA; 

COLOCASIA; GLADIOLUS; HEMEROCALLIS; DAHLIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: PATRINIA; PERILLA; PURPLE BASIL; MARI- 

GOLD; ARTEMISIA; CRAMBE; GYPSOPHILA. 

This is NOT an ‘instant gratification 

group‛ but one that often gets better with age, 

just like the rest of us! Native to South America, 

these long-lasting cut flowers have clusters of 

azalea or orchid-like flowers that are often found 

in vases on the tables of favorite restaurants. 

Prefers full sunlight, well-drained, humus-rich soil 

and in areas where the summers are extremely 

hot, a layer of mulch fosters a uniform soil temperature 

for longer bloom; or plant in full sun in 

zones 5-7; in light shade in zones 5-9. (We want to 

learn more ways to successfully bloom the bulbous 

types in various areas of our country before we offer 

them again.) 

Alstroem. ‘Dandy Candy’ 

† Mauve Majesty - 

(see page 31 B) a spectacular 

clump forming 

cultivar that appears 

to flower from May to 

frost; 2 1/2 - 3‛ tall; from 

the breeding program of 

Dr. Mark Bridgen at Cornell 

University. 

#52-10 

1/$10 5/$35 

Alstroem.’Sweet Laura’ 

AMSONIA 

†♥Sweet Laura – (see 

page 31 B) this dazzler 

sports 9-12 bright 

yellow fragrant flowers; 

established plants 

begin to flower late 


and flower until frost; 

2‛-3‛; zones 5-9; can 

be hardy in zone 4 if 

mulched well. 

#52-07 

1/$10 5/$35 

(am-SONE-ee-aha) 

Family: Apocynaceae 

Special Feature: Blue flowers 

Nickname: Blue Star 

BULB COMPANIONS: 

Found in many areas in SE Europe, Japan, 

Turkey and NE and Central US; suitable for 

mixed or herbaceous borders or at the edge of 

a woodland garden; moist but well-drained soil is 

preferable but will tolerate some drought; full sun 

to part shade; has distinctive, lovely blue flowers; 

contact with the milky sap may irritate skin. zones 

5-9. 

‘Blue Ice‛ - compact 

selection with dark 

blue buds and flowers 

and blooms longer and 

stronger than some species; 

dark green leaves 

turn yellow in the fall; 

12”-15”. 

#89-30 

1/$5 5/$20 

Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ 

hubrichtii - willowy and 

graceful, this long lived 

native plant has clusters 

of steel blue flowers 

that bloom in May and 

June and fine foliage 

that turns golden in the 

fall; thrives in full sun or 

part shade; 2‛-3‛. 

#89-31 

1/$5 5/$20 

Alstroem. ‘Mauve Majesty’ 

Amsonia ‘hubrichtii’ 

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COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. ARISEMA 

ARISEMA (air-reh-SEE-mah) 


Special Feature: Early, long-lasting flowers 

Nickname: Jack-in-the-Pulpit 

BULB COMPANIONS: CAMASSIA; DUTCH IRIS; TRITELEIA 

Showy ‘Jack-in-the-Pulpit‛ type of flower 

with palm-like leaves which 

form above the flower; wonderful 

in a humus-rich, shade 

garden; early summer; zones 

4-9. 

sikokianum - in spring, develops 

a large, purple-brown 

spahe which opens, showing a 

white spadix; 12”-20”. 

#89-03 $25 each 

Arisema sikokianum 

Arisema ringens 

ringens - bears a large 

hooded and curled, green 

and purple striped, purple-lipped 

spathe; 6”- 

12”. 

#89-32 $25 each 

ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA 

(as-KLEP-ee-us Too-bur-OH-sus) 

Family: Asclepiadaceae 

Special Feature: Butterfly magnet 

Nickname: Butterfly Milkweed 

BULB COMPANIONS: CROCOSMIA, DAHLIA, LIATRIS, LILIUM, 

TRITELEIA, ZANTEDECHIA 

North American 

native bearing 

bright clusters of ‘Butterfly 

Magnet‛, bright 

orange flowers on 2‛-3‛ 

stems in early to mid 

summer; full sun; zone 

3-9. 

#89-04 

5/$10 25/$35 

ASTILBE (ah-STIL-bee) 

Family: Saxifragaceae 

Special Feature: Showy early summer flowers 

Nickname: False Spirea 

BULB COMPANIONS: LILY; ALSTROEMERIA; DAHLIA 

OTHER COMPANIONS: PERILLA; PURPLE BASIL; DIANTHUS 

From a Greek word meaning ‘without 

brilliance‛ because each floret is very small, but 

collectively, these plants put on a real show. Ferny 

foliage decorates a small shrub like plant, while 

millions of tiny florets form spikes of flowers in 

many soft colors; prefers rich, humusy but welldrained 

soil in part shade in warm climates; blooms 

early-mid summer; 1‛-2‛ tall; 3-5 eyes (jumbo bare 

root clumps); zones 5-8. 

Amethyst – pale lavender 

flowers. 

#53-20 

1/$5 5/$20 

Asclepias tuberosa with 

Triteleia ‘Queen Fabiola’ 

Astilbe ‘Amethyst’ 

COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. BAPTISIA 

Astilbe ‘Europa’ 

Obergartner Jurgens 

– bright pinkish red 

spikes. 

#53-24 

1/$5 5/$20 

Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ 

Snowdrift – pure, snow 

white flowers. 

#53-22 

1/$5 5/$20 

Europa – nice, soft pink 

spikes. 

#53-21 

1/$5 5/$20 

Peach Blossom – soft 

peachy salmon. 

#53-23 

1/$5 5/$20 

ASTILBOIDES TABULARIS 

(As-teal-BOY-deez Tab-yew-LAIR-us) 


Special Feature: Dramatic giant leaves 

Nickname: Rogers Flower 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, CALADIUM, CANNA, COLO- 

CASIA, HEDYCHIUM 

This plant with 

its gargantuan leaves 

looks like it has come 

from the tropical jungle; 

full to part shade in 

moist, humus rich soil; 

3‛-4‛; zone 3-9. 

#89-05 

1/$5 5/$20 

BAPTISIA SPHAEROCARPA 

(Bap-TEEZ-ee-ah Sfair-row-CARP-ah)) 

Family: Fabaceae 

Special Feature: Drought-resistant 

Nickname: False Indigo 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA; GLADIOLUS; LILY; CANNA 

Bright buttery yellow 

flowers on blue-green 

foliage; sturdy and 

drought-resistant, 

this is perfect for 

the informal border, 

hillside, wild garden 

or sunny bank where 

you can deadhead after 

flowering; welldrained, 

preferably 

sandy soil and full sun 

is best.; 2‛-3‛; zone 5-8. 

#89-33 

1/$5 5/$20 

A. ‘Obergartner Jurgens’ 

Astilbe ‘Snowdrift’ 

Astilboides tabularis 

Baptisia sphaerocarpa 


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COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. - CIMICIFUGA 

CIMICIFUGA ‘BRUNETTE’ 

(Sim-eh-see-FEW-gah) 

Family: Ranunculaceae 

Special Feature: Dark 

leaves in full sun garden 

Nickname: Rattletop; 

Bugbane Cohosh 

BULB COMPANIONS: DAHLIA; 

GLADIOLUS; LILY; CANNA 

Native to the 

eastern US, this dark 

leafed perennial prefers 

to be in rich soil, in full 

sun to part shade; enjoys adequate moisture; the 

warmer the climate, the more moisture it needs; 

perfect for massing as a dark backdrop for the 

rest of the garden or along a pathway or fence; 

midsummer, fragrant bloomer; 2‛-5‛; zones 3-8. 

#89-34 1/$5 5/$20 

CONVALLARIA (con-va-LAIR-ee-uh) 


Special Feature: Intoxicating fragrance 

Nickname: Lily-of-the-Valley 

BULB COMPANIONS: CORNUKAEMPFERIA; MARTAGON LILY; 

VARIOUS OXALIS; BEGONIA; CALADIUM; HEDYCHIUM 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: RHODODENDRON; CAMELLIA; 

HOSTA; IMPATIENS; LAMIUM; RUBUS; FERN 

Nodding, bell-shaped, extremely fragrant 

flowers on 6” - 8” stems decorate the dark 

green, bold, lance-shaped foliage of this lovely, deciduous 

ground cover. Spreading by underground 

rhizomes forming a carpet in shady, evenly moist 

areas, this native to the Northern Hemisphere is 

a great ‘shoes and socks‛ plant for shade loving 

shrubs, perennials and bulbs. Leaves and flowers 

appear in late spring, it often takes a season to 

establish itself, but is well worth the effort as it 

provides an abundance of cut flowers for market 

and can be used as a natural air freshener in your 

home. 5 per sq. ft.; zones 5-10; Heirloom, 1420. 

(flowering pips) 

majalis ‘Rosea‛ – variable 

soft pink flowers. 

#64-06 

1/$5 5/$20 

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Convallaria majalis 

majalis – pure white flowers; 

1420. 

#64-01 

5/$11 25/$38 

Convallaria ‘Rosea’ 

DICENTRA (Die-SIN-tra) 

Family: Fumariaceae 

Special Feature: Lovely heart-shaped flowers 

Nickname: Bleeding Hearts 

BULB COMPANIONS: CORNUKAEMPFERIA; MARTAGON LILY; 

VARIOUS OXALIS; BEGONIA; CALADIUM; HEDYCHIUM 

Clump forming perennial with arching 

branches lined with heart-shaped flowers lining 

the length of the branch; prefers rich, woodland 

type situation; late spring/early summer blooming; 

often dies back in 

midsummer; 2‛-4‛; 

zones 3-9. 

spectabilis ‘Alba‛ 

- graceful, pristine 

white flowers. 

#89-35 

1/$5 5/$20 

Cimicifuga ‘Brunette’ 

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ 

COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. - ERYNGIUM 

spectabilis ‘Goldheart‛ 

- golden green 

leaves with pink flowers; 

a wonderful and 

unusual color combination. 

#89-36 

1/$5 5/$20 

§-DODECATHEON MEADIA 

(Doe-deh-KATH-ee-un) 

Family: Primulaceae 

Special Feature: Native to the Eastern U.S. 

Nickname: Shooting Star; American Cowslip 

BULB COMPANIONS: BLETILLA; CONVALLARIA; TRETELEIA 

A woodland native, this little flower is 

amazingly visible and attractive coming up through 

a ground cover of vinca minor and small ivy in the 

‘dry berm‛ in front of our house; partial to full 

shade; well drained but moist soil; plant early for 

best results; zones 4-8; may arrive pre-potted. 

Dodecatheon meadia 

meadia ‘Alba‛ - white 

form of the above, adding 

lots of light to a shady 

area. 

#70-11 

1/$8 5/$28 

meadia - clusters of individual 

pink flowers on top 

of 8”-12” stems. 

#70-10 

5/$9 25/$32 

ECHINOPS RITRO (ECK-eh-nops) 

‘VEITCH BLUE’ 

Family: Asteraceae 

Nickname: Globe Thistle 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCA- 

SIA, CANNA, COLOCASIA 

Prefers poor, welldrained 

soil in full sun, 

but should grow in almost 

all soil types as 

long as it‛s not too wet 

and is in full sun. Deadhead 

to keep from reseeding; 

good for cutting; 

2‛-3‛; zones 3-9. 

Echinops ritro‘Veitch Blue’ 

Dic. spectabilis ‘Goldheart’ 

Dodecath. meadia ‘Alba’ 

#89-37 

1/$5 5/$20 

ERYNGIUM ALPINUM 

‘BLUE STAR’ 

(Eh-RIN-gee-um) 

Family: Apiaceae 

Nickname: Alpine Sea 

Holly 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCA- 

SIA, CANNA, COLOCASIA 

R o s e t t e o f 

heart-shaped, toothed, 

mid-green leaves with 

cylindrical steel blue to 

white flowers; full sun, 

well-drained soil; zones 6-9; 16”-28”. 

#89-38 

1/$5 5/$20 

Eryngium alp. ‘Blue Star’ 


COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. - EUPATORIUM 

EUPATORIUM (Yew-pa-TOR-ee-um) 

RUGOSUM ‘CHOCOLATE’ 


Nickname: Joe-Pie Weed 


CASIA, CANNA, COLOCASIA, 

HEDYCHIUM 

Dark greenish/brown 

leaves with 

white flowerheads from 

midsummer to autumn; 

is perfect companion 

to tropical bulbs; a 

wonderful contrast in 

colors for the full sun 

garden; 3‛-4‛ tall; zone 

4-8. 

#89-39 

1/$5 5/$20 

GERANIUM MACULATUM 

‘ESPRESSO’ (Jer-AIN-ee-um) 


Nickname: Spotted Gernaium 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, COLOCASIA, DAHLIA, HEDY- 

CHIUM 

Geranium mac. ‘Espresso’ 

Eupator. rug.’Chocolate’ 

Clump forming 

perennial with 

brownish/green, 

toothed leaves and 

lots of slightly upward 

facing pink 

flowers; full sun and 

well-drained soil; 

spring to mid-summer 

bloomer once 

established; 20”- 

30”; zones 4-8. 

#89-40 

1/$5 5/$20 

HIBISCUS (Hi-BIS-cus) 

x ‘KOPPER KING’ 

Family: Malvaceae 

Special Feature: Big, lush flowers 

Nickname: Giant Mallow 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, COLOCASIA, DAHLIA. 

T e r r i f i c 

plant with copperred 

leaves and large 

creamy flowers with 

red eyes; needs a long 

hot summer to grow 

well and blooms better 

in full sun and sufficient 

moisture; 3‛-4‛; 

zones 4-9. 

#89-41 

1/$5 5/$20 

Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ 

Justifying the cost of a tropical plant, bulb or perennial 

that may not be winter hardy but will be glorious during 

the summer is something with which we wrestle, at 

times. Then we consider the cost of going out to dinner 

and to a movie - 4 hours of entertainment. Then we 

compare that to the pleasure one of the tropical plants, 

bulbs or one of the perennials will bring us - and it’s a 

‘no brainer’! 

HOSTA 

(HOS-ta) 


Special Feature: Bold, lush leaves 

Nickname: Plantain Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: ARUM ITALICUM, BEGONIA, OXALIS 

A wonderful group of plants perfect for 

the full shade to part-shade garden; a happy companion 

to many other plants with similar cultivation 

needs; fertiled but well-drained soil; zones 3-9. 

Blue Mammoth - 

large, lush blue/green 

leaves and white flowers; 

2‛-3‛. 

#89-42 

1/$5 5/$20 

§-IRIS 

Patriot - virgorous, 

clump forming with 

amazing contrasting 

coloration; 15”-22”. 

#89-43 

1/$5 5/$20 

(EYE-ris) 


BULB COMPANIONS: ALLIUM, CAMASSIA, DUTCH IRIS 

OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: HOSTA, DIANTHUS, AND 

OTHER EARLY PERENNIALS 

A wonderful group of plants that give lots 

of flowers for the full sun to part shade flower 

border; many are terrific for the cut flower garden 

and arrangements; sometimes takes a season 

to establish itself in the garden; bare root.. 

ensata 

‘Variegata‛ - 

Japanese iris 

t h a t b e a r s 

bluish flowers 

with varietaged 

leaves 

in early summer; 

standards 

are erect and 

smaller than 

the falls; 2‛-3‛; 

zones 3-9. 

#80-04 

5/$5 

25/$20 

COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. - IRIS 

Hosta ‘Blue Mammoth’ 

Hosta ‘Patriot’ 

Sum and Substance - 

considered to be one of 

the finest and largest 

hostas ever introduced; 

perfect color echo with 

Xanthosoma ‘Lime Zinger‛ 

and Alpina zerumbet 

‘Variegata‛; 2‛-3‛. 

#89-09 

Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ 

1/$5 5/$20 

Iris ensata ‘Variegata’ 

OUR GUARANTEE 

ALL OF THE BULBS IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE NURSERY PROPAGATED. WE GUARANTEE THAT YOUR BULBS WILL ARRIVE IN GOOD CONDITION; 

IF NOT, PLEASE LET US KNOW RIGHT AWAY! SOME OF THE BULBS IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE MORE DIFFICULT TO GROW THAN OTHERS, 

EACH HAVING THEIR OWN SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. THEREFORE, WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE THEIR SUCCESS IN YOUR GARDEN. IF 

YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL AT CHOOSING A SUITABLE SITE FOR YOUR BULBS AND THEY BLOOM, WE GUARANTEE YOUR BULB’S FLOWERS WILL 

BLOOM TRUE TO NAME. WE PLANT TRIALS OF THE SAME BULBS HERE ON OUR FARM. WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO DISCUSS REPLACE- 

MENTS OR A REFUND IF WE FIND ANY MISTAKES, WHICH RARELY HAPPENS, WE’RE HAPPY TO SAY. WE WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS, LOTS 

OF FLOWERS AND MANY HAPPY DAYS FILLED WITH SMILES! 


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COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. - IRIS 

foetidissima - a fan 

of deep green leaves 

form a ‘fan‛backdrop 

for the lilac to topaz 

to yellow beardless 

iris; very late spring 

or early summer; 

if not deadheaded, 

astounding seed 

pods which pop open 

showing off their 

scarlet color which 

adds another season Iris foetidissima 

of color for this plant. 

Often takes a year to mature and perform and 

prefers a partly shady, moist location; 12”-36”; 

zones 4-9. 

#80-03 

5/$14 25/$49 

p s e u d o c o r u s 

‘Variegata‛ - (Yellow 

Flag) suitable 

for marshy areas, 

around ponds, lakes 

or other wet places; 

vigorous grower 

and may naturalize; 

yellow flowers 

with some violet 

markings and yellow 

stripe on the 

leaves; a real eyecatcher; 

3‛-5‛; zones 

Iris pseudocorus ‘Variegata’ 

5-8. #80-05 

1/$5 25/$20 

KNIPHOFIA (nigh-FOH-fee-ah) 

Family: Liliaceae (Aloeaceae) 

Nickname: Red-Hot Poker; Torch Lily 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA, DAHLIA, LILY, ZANTEDESCHIA 

Striking, tall spikes with hundreds of 

bright tubular flowers; works best in full sun and 

well-drained soil; 2‛-3‛; zones 6-10. 

Bengal Fire - bright 

colors that blend from 

yellow to orange to 

almost red. 

#89-44 

1/$5 5/$20 

Ice Queen - creamy 

white flowers that 

make great companions 

with many other types. 

#89-45 

1/$5 5/$20 

K.‘Minister 

Verschuur’ 

K.‘Shining 

Sceptre’ 

Kniphofia 

‘Bengal Fire’ 

Kniphofia 

‘Ice Queen’ 

Minister Verschuur - rich 

clean yellow spikes on 24”- 

30” stems; early midsummer. 

#89-10 

1/$5 5/$20 

Shining Sceptre - glowing, 

giant golden/orange spikes 

on 3‛-4‛ stems; midsummer 

#89-11 

1/$5 5/$20 

COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. - LONICERA 

LIGULARIA 

(Lig-yew-LAIR-ee-ah) 

Family: Compositae (Alliaceae) 

Nickname: Leopard Plant 

BULB COMPANIONS: COLOCASIA, HEDYSHIUM, XANTHOZOMA, 

ZANTEDESCHIA (AETHIOPICA TYPES) 

From temperate Eurasia, this plant has 

dramatic, large leaves and colorful spikes of flowers; 

prefers moist to wet soils in full sun to part 

shade; zones 4-8. 

Lig.dent ‘Britt Marie Crawford’ 

Desdemona - deep orange 

flowerheads with rounded 

brownish green leaves 

that are purple/red underneath; 

2‛-3‛ tall. 

#89-13 

1/$5 5/$20 

Ligularia przewalskii 

dentata ‘Britt Marie 

Crawford‛ - huge, glossy 

chocolate maroon foliage 

with large orange 

daisy-like flowers; 3‛-5‛ 

tall. 

#89-12 

1/$9 5/$32 

przewalskii - giant 12” 

cut leaves (almost like 

the palm of your hand) 

on dark purple stems 

with bare dense clusters 

of yellow flowerheads; 

4‛-6‛. 

#89-14 

1/$5 5/$20 

LONICERA SEMPERVIRENS 

'JOHN CLAYTON' 

(Loh-NISS-er-ah) 

Family: Caprifoliaceae 


Nickname: Coral Honeysuckle 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALLIUM, CAMASSIA, DUTCH IRIS 

Lovely, fragrant 

yellow flowers 

during the summer, 

followed by red berries 

in the winter; 

excellent repeat 

bloomer and compact 

plant; named 

for the colonial 

botanist who lived 

here in Gloucester 

and found on the 

grounds of our own 

17th century church, 

Abingdon Episcopal 

Church; 3‛-6‛; z.4-8.. 

#89-46 

1/$12 5/$50 

Ligularia ‘Desdemona’ 

Lonicera ‘John Clayton’ 

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take to assure gardening success. We’ve believed in the importance of adding organic matter to the soil 

for many years and as each year passes, our belief becomes stronger. More flowers are produced, plants 

are healthier, lusher, taller and require less care and water when planted in enriched soil. We sometimes 

hear the questions, “My soil is just yucky ole’ clay... that’s okay, isn’t it? Bulbs grow anywhere...right?” Yes, 

they may emerge almost anywhere, but they may not flourish! Our soil is very sandy and we constantly 

add amendments to try to improve it...or give back to it since it gives SO much to us. The addition of lots 

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nutrients, is one of the reasons for our gardening successes. 

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COZY COMPANIONS,CONT.MUHLENBERGIA 

MUHLENBERGIA 

CAPILLARIS (MULL-en-ber-ger) 

Family: Poaceae 

Special Feature: Fall color 

Nickname: Pink Muhly Grass 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA, DAHLIA, GLADIOLUS, HEDYCHIUM, 

HIPPEASTRUM, HYMENOCALLIS, 

ZANTEDESCHIA 

Lovely bluegreen 

foliage develops 

pink fall color that is 

a real eye-catcher; 

blooms Sept. - Nov.; 

requires a site with 

excellent drainage, 

even in winter; best in 

full sun to part shade; 

2‛-3‛; zones 6-9. 

#89-47 

1/$5 5/$20 

OPHIOPOGON ‘NIGER’ 

(Oh-fee-oh-POE-gan) 


BULB COMPANIONS: CUR- 

CUMA, DAHLIA, HEDYCHIUM 

Ophiopogon ‘Niger’ 

A bit like a miniature 

Liriope but darker 

leaves; moist but welldrained, 

slightly acidic 

soil in full sun or partial 

shade; a terrific groundcover; 

6”-10”; zones 

6-9. 

#89-48 

1/$6 5/$22 

PENSTEMON (PEN-steh-mon) 

‘RED RIDING HOOD’ 

Family: Scrophulariaceae 

Nickname: Beardtongue 

BULB COMPANIONS: CURCUMA, 

DAHLIA, HEDYCHIUM 

Clump forming 

perennial that appreciates 

fertile, well-drained soil in 

full sun to part shade; may 

rot if in a spot that is too 

wet; light mulch in winter is 

beneficial; 12”-24”; zones 

5-8. #89-49 

1/$5 5/$20 

PERSICARIA 

Muhlenbergia capillaris 

in the fall 

Pen. ‘Red Riding Hood’ 

(Per-sih-KARE-ee-ah) 

Family: Polygonaceae 

Nickname: Lilyturf 

BULB COMPANIONS: CURCUMA, DAHLIA, HEDYCHIUM 

This is a special group of plants, each 

with their own individual unique qualities, both 

showy and eye-catching in their own right. The 

botanists keep moving these plants from one genus 

to the other - so you may see these listed in other 

areas in the future. 

polymorpha - spectacular 

large 12” white 

feathery fleece-like 

flowers on 4”-6” plants 

with attractive dark 

green crinkled leaves; 

blooms late summer 

through fall; clump 

forming; has not reseeded 

in our zone 7b 

garden; zones 5-9. 

#89-17 

1/$6 5/$22 

PHLOX 

COZY COMPANIONS, CONT. - PHLOX 

(FLOX) 

Family: Polemoniaceae 

Special Feature: Showy long-lasting blooms 

Nickname: Summer phlox 

BULB COMPANIONS: CANNA, DAHLIA, GLADIOLUS, HEDYCHIUM, 

HIPPEASTRUM, HYMENOCALLIS, ZANTEDESCHIA 

This group of plants have decorated 

our full sun, summer garden for years and seem 

to be truly perennial for us. Amazing colors of 

long-lasting and often fragrant flowers; 18”-24”; 

zone 4-8. 

Phlox ‘Blue Boy’ 

Bright Eyes - numerous 

clear pink florets 

with a red eye center; 

fragrant. 

#89-19 

1/$4 5/$14 

Phlox ‘Clouds of Perfume’ 

David - vigorous and 

sturdy plants with 

stunning clear white, 

fragrant flowers from 

midsummer to early 

fall; mildew resistant. 

#89-21 

1/$4 5/$14 

Persicaria polymorpha 

Blue Boy - as close to 

real blue as we‛ve seen; 

a bit on the mauve side 

with a white-eye blush. 

#89-18 

1/$4 5/$14 

Phlox ‘Bright Eyes’ 

Clouds of Perfume - the 

shorter, hardier, divaricata 

type which is sometimes 

called woodland 

phlox; the perfect companion 

for late spring 

flowering bulbs in part 

to full shade gardens; 

3”-12”; zone 3-9. 

#89-20 

1/$4 5/$14 

Painter‛s Palette - This 

is the perfect plant to 

blend into your summer 

tapestry garden; its tricolored, 

variegated leaves 

will fit right in; full sun/ 

part shade; 12”-18”; zones 

4-8. #89-16 Persicar. ‘Painter’s Palette’ 

1/$6 5/$22 

Phlox ‘Elisabeth’ 

Phlox ‘David’ 

Elisabeth - a smashing 

combination of purplish 

pink flowers against 

cream/green variegated 

leaves. 

#89-22 

1/$6 5/$22 


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COZY COMPANIONS,CONT. PHLOX 

Phlox ‘Katherina’ 

Katherina - soft 

lavender pink flowers 

with white eyes. 

#89-50 

1/$4 5/$14 

PHYGELIUS 

‘YELLOW TRUMPET’ 

Family: Scrophulariaceae 

Nickname: Cape Fushia 

BULB COMPANIONS: AMARCRINUM; DAHLIA; CANNA 

Shrub or ‘subshrub‛ 

forming perennial 

with mid-green leaves 

and pale yellow flowers; 

fertile, moist, welldrained 

soil in full sun; 

winter mulch is beneficial; 

blooms summer 

- autumn once established; 

2‛-3‛; zones 7-9. 

#89-51 

1/$5 5/$20 

(Fye-JEE-lee-us)) 

POLYGONATUM JAP. 

VARIEGATUM (Pah-li-go-NEY-tum) 


Special Feature: Shade loving plant 

Nickname: Solomon‛s Seal 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALLIUM; CONVALLARIA; HYACINTHOIDES 

Small, white, pendant flowers hang 

from graceful, arching stems on this shadeloving 

perennial, giving 

the illusion of a very 

large ‘lily-of-the-valley‛. 

The medium, waxy, 

green leaves are narrowly 

edged creamy 

white. Grows 16”-30” 

tall in well-drained, humusy 

soil in late spring 

- early summer; zones 

Polygonatum variegatum 

#90-10 

1/$5 5/$20 

5-9; large bare root 

perennial tubers. 

RHEUM ‘ATROSANGUINEUM’ 

Family: Polygonaceae) 

Nickname: 

Rubarb, Pieplant 


ALOCASIA, CALADIUM, 

COLOCASIA, HEDY- 


Strong 

perennial with tall 

stems and white 

flowers and succulent 

red-colored 

petioles; 

will look right at 

home in a tropcal 

garden or at the 

Phygelius’Yellow Trumpet’ 

Rheum ‘Atrosanguineum’ 

back of a border; once established, blooms in early 

summer; prefers a site with well-rotted organic 

matter in the well-drained soil in partial shade; 

4‛-8‛; zones 4-7 

.#89-52 

1/$6 5/$22 

COZY COMPANIONS,CONT.SCHIZACHYRIUM 

RODGERSIA 

(Roe-JER-zee-ah) 


Special Feature: Large bronzy leaves 

Nickname: Featherleaf 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, CALADIUM, COLOCASIA, 

HEDYCHIUM, XANTHOSOMA 

Moisture loving giant for the edge of 

a pond, bog garden, or damp meadow; native to 

Asia, makes a wonderful companion to many of 

the tropical bulbs with similar requirements; full 

sun to part shade; 3‛-5‛; zones 5-8. 

Chocolate Wings - 

darker leafed form which 

adds another layer of 

interest and shadows to 

the garden. 

#89-53 

1/$13 5/$45 

Rodgersia podophylla 

Rod. ‘Chocolate Wings’ 

podophylla - lush and 

green with bronzy 

coloration on leaves 

when young, becoming 

smoother and glossy at 

maturity; turns bronzy/ 

red in autumn. 

#89-23 

1/$20 5/$20 

SCHIZACHYRIUM 

SCOPARIUM ‘THE BLUES’ 

(shy-ZAK-ree-um sko-PAR-ee-um) 

Family: Poaceae 

Special Feature: heat and humidity lover 

Nickname: Blue Grass 



True ‘blue grass‛ that loves heat and 

humidity; colors in the fall vary throughout the 

clump from purple to burgundy red; soft seed 

heads appear, adding a silvery effect during the 

winter; prefers dry, poor soil and may flop if given 

too much water or nutrients; We thank Dr. Richard 

Lighty for selecting and Tony and Michelle Avent 

for introducing it; 2‛-3‛; zone 5-9. 

#89-54 

1/$10 5/$45 

Schizachyrium ‘The Blues’ 

in summer 

Schizachyrium ‘The Blues’ 

in autumn 

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COZY COMPANIONS,CONT. SEDUM 

SEDUM ‘CHOCOLATE’ 

(SEE-dum) 

Family: Crassulaceae r 

Nickname: Stonecrop 


ALOCASIA, CALADIUM, 

COLOCASIA, HEDY- 


This is 

the darkest one 

w e ‛ v e s e e n t o 

date; once established, 

thrives in 

moderately fertile, 

well-drained, 

neutral to slightly 

alkaline soil in 

full sun; 12”-24”; 

zones 4-9. 

#89-55 

1/$5 5/$20 

SPIRANTHES CERNUA V. 

ODORATA ‘CHADD’S FORD’) 

(Spy-RAN-theez) 

Family: Orchidaceae 

Special Feature: Boggy 

areas 

Nickname: Nodding Ladies‛ 

Tresses 

BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, 

CALADIUM, CANNA, COLOCASIA 

Hardy orchid native 

to the US and is adaptable 

for the garden; forms 

shiny green ground-hugging 

rosetts and slowly forms 

colonies in moist soils, bogs 

or swamps; fragrant white 

flowers spiral upward on 

straight stem in August and 

September; 1‛-2‛; zone 4-8. 

#89-56 

1/$5 5/$20 

SYMPHYTUM GRANDIFLORUM 

‘GOLDSMITH’ (Sym-FYE-tum) 

Family: Boraginaceae 

Special Feature: Combination of blue & gold 

Nickname: Comfrey 



Lovely yellow 

variegation in 

the leaves with 

blue, pink or white 

flowers;moist, 

moderately fertile 

soil in full sun 

or partial shade; 

once established, 

mid-late spring; 

8”-12”; zones 4- 

Symphytum gr. ‘Goldsmith’ 

Sedum ‘Chocolate’ 

S.c.o.’Chadd’s Ford’ 

9. 

#89-57 

1/$5 5/$20 

We’d like to thank our friend, Steven Still, Director 

of the Perennial Plant Association, for 

some help with a few images for which we did 

not have sufficient quality. Iris pseudocorus, 

Gernaium maculatum ‘Espresso’, Eupatorium 

rugosum ‘Chocolate’ and Rheum - all in the 

‘Cozy Companion’ section, were taken by Steven. 

We are very grateful for his friendship, 

help and generosity! 

SEED FOR MEADOWS - INFORMATION 

TRADESCANTIA ‘SWEET KATE’ 

(Tra-des-CAN-teeah) 

Family: Commelinaceae 

Special Feature: Combination 

of blue & gold 

Nickname: Spiderwort 


CASIA, CALADIUM, COLOCASIA, 


A bright spot 

for the shade garden 

with its clear greenish 

yellow leaves and dark 

blue-purple flowers; 

suitable for mixed shady 

Tradescan. ’Sweet Kate’ 

borders; after flowering, cut back flower stems 

to encourage further flowers. 

#89-58 

1/$5 5/$20 

UVULARIA GRANDIFLORA 

(Yew-view-LAIR-ee-ah) 


Special Feature: 2” yellow bell-shaped flowers 

Nickname: Merrybells; 

Bellwart 

B U L B C O M PA N I O N S: 

ANEMONE, ARUM, DAFFODIL, 

Uvularia grandiflora 

HYACINTHOIDES 

This wonderful Native 

American perennial 

is a superb choice 

for the part sun to 

shade garden in compost 

rich soil; 12”-18”; 

zones 3-9. 

#89-24 

1/$5 5/$20 

SEEDS FOR A MEADOW 

and other companion plantings 

(Visitors who have toured our farm and 

gardens have been amazed at the variety of flowering 

plant material in addition to the bulbs, which they only 

expected to see. Many have requested that we share 

seeds of some of the annuals and biannuals that we 

adore. Below are just a few of the ones we enjoy in our 

garden and short explanation of how we achieve that 

natural meadow look). 

To create a meadow-like effect in his 

garden, (I call it his ‘plant orgy‛, because he 

throws everything in the same bed!), Brent often 

overseeds in the spring and fall with annuals 

and biannuals after he plants bulbs. Basically, 

he broadcasts (sprinkles seed) on top of the 

disturbed soil and gently rakes it to cover it. In 

doing so, he creates many lovely sweeps of color 

that either blooms with or follows the blooms of 

the spring flowering bulbs or creates amazing 

combinations that blend or contrast with summer 

flowering bulbs. We hope that some of you will 

try and enjoy this technique creating fabulous 

combinations of your own! (Seed may have a 

better germination rate if seeded in flats in a 

greenhouse, but considering how long it would take 

to set each seed, broadcasting the seed seems to 

be a better use of our time. Besides, we think it 

makes a much more natural looking meadow with 

this technique!) 

We suggest for zones 3-6 that you broadcast 

the seed in the spring; for zones 7-9 in the fall, 

unless otherwise stated. 

Seed varies in size and density. We 

offer 20-100 seeds per packet; enough to sow 

approximately 10 sq. ft; best is full sun. 

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SEEDS, CONTINUED - AMARANTHUS 

Amaranthus var.gangeticus: (Amaranthaceae) 

‘Early Splendour‛ - bronzed leafed beauty with 

bright crimson flowers, 

giving the illusion 

of glowing embers on 

a dark night; perfect 

for that illusion of 

shadow or dark contrast 

in the summer 

tropical garden; 3‛-4‛; 

sow seed in mid spring 

for a mid summer to 

autumn display; tropical 

annual; zones 9-11 

but all hot summer 

areas can enjoy it for 

Amaranthus v. gangeticus 

the season; full sun. 

#68-20 

1/packet $2 

Celosia spicata: (Amaranthaceae) ‘Flamingo 

Feather‛ or ‘Wheat Celosia‛ - a wonderful tall, 

spiky accent plant 

for the late summer 

through fall garden; 

feathery plumes of 

soft pink turning to 

white at maturity; a 

soft contrast to big 

bold leafed tropical 

bulbs; tropical annual;30”-40”; 

zones 9-11 

but all hot summer 

areas can enjoy it for 

the season; excellent 

cutflower; full sun. 

#68-21 

Celosia spicata 

1/packet $2 

Centaurea: (Compositae) ‘Bachelor Buttons‛ or 

‘Corn Flowers‛ - biannual 

that is terrific in 

our garden combined 

with camassias, lilies, 

alliums, eremurus and 

other late spring/early 

summer, full-sun loving 

plants; they typically 

bloom here in April and 

May; glaucous foliage 

is a nice accent also; 

2‛-3‛; zones 6-9. 

#68-22 

1/packet $2 

Centaurea (Bachelor Buttons) 

Cleome (Capparidaceae); ‘Spider Flower‛ - The 

perfect flower and 

height (2‛-3‛) to combine 

with lilies, dahlias 

and many other summer 

flowering bulbs; 

Tropical annual; plant 

s e e d i n 

warm 60 

degrees+ 

soil in the 

s p r i n g , 

a f t e r 

p l a n t i n g 

s u m m e r 

Cleome (Spider Flower) bulbs. 

#68-23 

1/packet $2 

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SEEDS, CONTINUED - RICINUS 

Consolida: (Ranunculaceae); ‘Larkspur‛ - spectacular 

biannual that provides us with showstopping 

display in May and 

June when lilies 

are at their peak; 

these also are terrific 

cutflowers; 

Larkspur does reseed 

in our garden 

when we allow it 

to, but stays in the 

bounds of the garden; 

2‛-3‛; full sun. 

#68-24 

1/packet $2 

Consolida (Larkspur) 

Dianthus barbatus: (Caryophyllaceae) ‘Sweet 

William‛ - These late 


biannuals are the icing 

on the cake with 

our alliums, camassias, 

eremurus and 

early lilies; incredible, 

long-lasting cutflowers 

in various shades; 

18”-30”; zones 4-9; 

full sun. 

#68-25 

1/packet $2 

Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina‛: 

(Malvaceae) ‘Tall Mallow‛ - 

hundreds of 1” pale lilac 

blossoms striped darker 

purple against rich emerald 

green leaves; spring or 

fall seeded; blooms late 

spring to autumn; smashing 

with lilies and dahlias; 

20”-40”; zones 5-9 

.#68-26 

Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’ 1/packet $2 

Moricandia arvensis: (Cruciferae) ‘Chinese 

Temple Bells‛ or ‘Violet 

Cabbage‛ - Our friend, 

Nancy Hugo, shared 

this incredible kale 

family member with us 

about 10 years ago. It 

blooms in March, April 

and early May here in 

Virginia, zone 7b and is 

an ideal companion for 

spring flowering bulbs; 

particularly lovely with 

daffodils and tulips; it 

reseeds in the garden but 

has not spread outside of 

Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) 

in a late spring/early summer garden 

Moricandia arvensis 

with Leucojum 

the garden; full sun to part shade; 1‛-2‛; zones 6-9. 

#68-27 1/packet $2 

Ricinus communis 

(Castor Bean) 

Ricinus communis: (Euphorbiaceae) 

‘Castor Bean‛ - plant in mid-spring 

for an incredible huge 3‛-8‛ tall, 

shrub-like plant displaying 6”- 

12” almost black leaves; for that 

unbelieveable illusion of shadow 

backdrop for your tropical border; 

plant in 60+ degree soil; (CAU- 

TION: the seeds and all plant 

parts are toxic if ingested - also 

critter proof!); full sun to part 

shade. 

#68-28 1/packet $2 


FRESH FLOWERS FROM THE FARM 

Brent and Becky’s Bouquets 

Fresh from the Farm 

FLOWER OF THE SEASON 

For Any Reason 

In the 70‛s and 80‛s, Brent and I picked 

daffodils on our farm, sold them by the box and 

shipped them overnight to those who wanted 

something special and different. We were only 

growing daffodils at the time, but we were growing 

about 3000 different types, so the boxes were 

FLOWERS OF THE SEASON...FOR ANY REASON 

more! Someone suggested that others may enjoy 

having field grown flowers for their corporate 

gifts, their office, home, spouse or friend. So 

we‛re offering you the opportunity to order 

One of our spring gardens 

Brent and Becky in the early 80’s with 

bouquets of freshly picked daffodils 

fresh, farm raised mixed bouquets from March 

15th - October 15th. At this moment, we can‛t tell 

you what colors will be in bloom on any given day, 

but we would love to know your preference (pastel; 

hot colors; patriotic) and we will do our 

Becky in the 80’s with many bunches 

of all different types of daffodils 

amazingly beautiful. When we made the decision 

to open our farm and home gardens for tours, we 

stopped picking and selling the flowers, because, 

if we picked the flowers, there weren‛t as much 

for the gardeners to see when they came for the 

garden tour. Now we have additional property and 

have added additional gardens on the farm. Since 

One of our summer gardens 

best. If there is a color you just can‛t abide, we‛d 

like to know that, too. We‛ll give you a call if the 

weather doesn‛t cooperate. As gardeners, you 

know we are ruled by ‘Mother Nature‛ so keep that 

in mind. These will NOT be ‘greenhouse flowers‛! 

They will be organically grown. We will use NO 

pesticides or chemicals so you‛ll be able to put your 

nose right in the bouquet and enjoy the fragrance 

without worries! (unless you have allergies, which 

you‛ll have to deal with!) We are excited to offer 

you the choice of a mixed bouquet with or without 

a vase. These will be shipped overnight by UPS, 

(otherwise, they don‛t guarantee delivery the 

very next day!) so PLEASE give us a very specific 

physical address and the telephone number of the 

person receiving it just in case UPS needs to call 

for directions. 

Boxes of 10 each of 10 different types of daffodils being 

sent to an American Daffodil Society Show 

the 70‛s, we have added to the palatte, many more 

types of plant material that give us beautiful flowers. 

We‛ve been sharing them with neighbors and 

friends, but there are almost always many 

#103-01 Mixed Bouquet $60 

#103-02 Mixed Bouquet + vase $75 

So, what are you getting for this? Stem thicknesses 

and flower heads are SO diverse in the 

garden flowers, that it‛s difficult to say. (i.e. Alliums 

versus Dutch Iris; Lilies versus Crocosmias) 

When the stems are bound together, you will have 

a BIG hand full of flower stems! (AT LEAST the 

circumference of a baseball). We feel confident 

that you‛ll enjoy them! 


GARDEN ACCESSORIES 

Garden Accessories 

GARDEN ACCESSORIES 

Brent and Becky‛s Bulb Supplement If you want to 

fertilize with organic fertilizer, top-dress with 

this 5-10-12 formula; bulbs thrive on it! It‛s 

primary element is cricket manure with the addition 

of rock phosphate, bonemeal, blood meal, 

dolomitic limestone, granite meal and compost. We 

incorporate about 4 lbs. per 50 sq. ft. in the soil 

before planting. Broadcast it every fall thereafter; 

in bags. Note: Shipping charges on this item 

cost much more than the allotted 10% or 15%. If 

you come to The Bulb Shoppe to pick-up, the item 

with the ‘-S’ is the one you should order. 

#48-0103 35 lb.-shipped $22 

#48-0103-S 35 lb.-pick up $12 

#48-0104 4 lb. - shipped $ 8 

#48-0104-S 4 lb. - pick up $ 5 

Bug Button 

A button that you pin on your clothing, hat or 

other fabric; repels mosquitoes, bees, flies, gnats, 

and many other 

annoying flying 

pests. Each button 

is individually 

wrapped and 

is not activated 

until the package 

is opened. Once 

opened, they are 

effective for 

up to 72 hours; 

pleasant citronella 

fragrance; 

no spray, just 

button and go! 

#48-0119 1/$1.50 5/$5 

Great Bulb Gardening Gloves 

We do enjoy gardening, 

but have such a hard time 

getting our fingernails 

clean when we have to 

dress up and go out in 

public. Wearing gloves 

has been difficult because 

we couldn‛t find 

ones that allowed us to 

feel the plants. Also, my 

hands are so small that 

I normally have to buy 

gloves in the children‛s 

department! All that 

has changed since we‛ve 

found these yellow and 

green ones. They‛re not 

water proof, but do keep 

our nails cleaner than 

any we‛ve tried and you 

can even feel the plants! 

Machine washable, but air 

dry. Specify small, medium or large. 

#48-0114 Small $6 pair 

#48-0115 Medium $6 pair 

#48-0116 Large $6 pair 

Sleeks - a different type of glove but equally 

w o n d e r - 

ful; lightweight 

nylon, 

dipped 

in the new 

high-tech 

tough nitrile; 

has 

a ‘barelythere 

feel‛! 

when it‛s hot outside but you still don‛t want dirt 

crammed under your fingernails permanently! 

Please choose your color preference. Blue is 

available; green will be discontinued, so they are 

available now, but can‛t be re-ordered. 

#48-0135B (blue) Small $6 

#48-0135G (green) Small $6 

#48-0136B (blue) Medium $6 

#48-0137B (blue) Large $6 

#48-0137G (green) Large $6 

Heat Mat 

Designed as a seedling heat mat with helpful lighting 

and planting information printed on one side of 

the mat. We‛ve found that this mat is also great 

for giving bottom 

heat to 

potted bulbs 

l i k e P a p e r 

Whites and 

other forcing 

bulbs. We‛ve 

a l s o f o u n d 

that our plastic 

computer 

keyboards are ‘toasty warm‛ and much nicer to 

type on when they are sitting on these mats! 9” x 

19.5”; 120volt 

#48-1113 $21.50 each 

Brent and Becky‛s Bulbs Planting 

Stake - Believe it or not, most bulbs 

and plants are very forgiving as far 

as planting depth is concerned. However, 

this is a great tool for those 

of you who like to double check the 

depth ‘to the bottom of the hole‛; 

for our zone 7b garden, so if you‛re 

in a much colder area, perhaps a bit 

deeper; in a much warmer area, perhaps 

not as deep. It‛s a great tool 

for the office as well; yellow so it‛s 

difficult to loose; vinyl so it‛s difficult 

to break! #48-0118 $1.50 

We live right on a tributary of the Chesapeake 

Bay. Every year, we hear that our 

wonderful Bay is dying a little more each 

year. The government has stepped in to 

monitor industries and farmers and they 

have ‘cleaned up their act’. However, we 

as home gardeners also contribute to the 

polution of the water by over fertilizing 

and using heavy chemicals on lawns and 

gardens. Brent and I now use only compost 

and no chemical fertilizers on our 

property in hopes that what we do will 

make some difference. We encourage 

all of you to search your heart and look 

at what you use to see if, as a group, we 

can all make a difference together! 

Water Gardening is fast becoming a popular garden activity and many summer flowering bulbs and perennials 

are suitable for just such garden situations. We understand that Alocasia, Caladium, Canna, Colocasia, Hedychium, 

Hymenocallis, Oxalis and the aethiopica types of Zantedeschia are a few that should put on a good show 

when planted in a pot that is submerged just below the surface of a shallow pool. Check the chart in the middle 

of the catalogue for more information. 

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GARDEN TOOLS 

Handmade 

Dutch 

Trowels 

T h e s e 

trowels and spades 

are individually 

handmade by a 

3rd generation 

Dutch Family, Fa. 

Sneeboer-Grootebroek, 

in a village 

not far from 

our warehouse 

in North Holland. 

The trowels are 

fashioned out 

of the finest 

hardwood and 

stainless steel 

available and are 

used by many European 

professional 

gardeners and Dutch growers. 

Heart-Shaped Trowel –perfect for your gardening 

‘sweetheart‛; sharp and pointed for digging at 

the tip of the ‘heart‛ and both rounded edges at 

the top of the ‘heart‛ are sharpened for weeding 

purposes; it‛s pretty and useful, too! 10”. 

#48-0121 $45 each 

Spade Trowel – 6” long blade and shaped a bit 

like a pointed shovel; a great all purpose tool for 

planting bulbs, perennials and annuals; 13”. 

#48-0124 $47 each 

Narrow ‘Slim Jim‛ Trowel‛ – 7½” long, narrow 

blade makes this the perfect tool for planting 

annual or perennial plugs or those special bulbs 

that need to be planted deeper than most. Also 

great for carefully digging out those unwanted 

weeds in tricky spots; 16” overall. 

#48-0123 $45 each 

Small Truffle Spade – This is Brent‛s all time 

favorite garden implement; ideal for digging and 

dividing or planting large clumps of perennials or 

bulbs; the 16” long, tough White Ash handle with 

a ‘T‛ grip gives the extra power needed to make 

vigorous jobs requiring a 2 handled grip a cinch 

and is perfect in places where a 

larger spade may be cumbersome; 

a lifetime garden companion; 21½” 

overall. #48-0122 

$59 each 

CobraHead 

- Like a steel 

Heavy-Duty Stand-Up 

Planting Tools 

From left to right: 

Bulb Planter for 

Unprepared Soil; 

Heavy Duty Tubular 

Bulb Planter 

(Brent and Becky‛s 

Planting Stake 

for size reference) 

Hand Made Dutch Trowels 

From left to right: Small 

Truffle Spade; Narrow ‘Slim 

Jim‛ Trowel; Spade Trowel; 

Heart-Shaped Trowel; (Brent 

and Becky‛s Bulbs Planting 

Stake for size reference) 

Garden Tools 

Stainless Steel red 

handled Trowels 

From left to right: 

22”; 14”; 12”; 9” 

(Brent and Becky‛s 

Bulbs Planting Stake 

as size reference) 

GARDEN TOOLS 

fingernail that weeds, cultivates, edges, plants, 

transplants & more! We‛re finding that we use 

this tool more and more! 13” X 6”. 

#48-0135 

$24.95 ea 

Stainless Steel 

Garden Trowels 

Real gardeners 

need real trowels - tools of the trade. These 

are among our favorites! They have stainless steel 

blades so they won‛t rust and also have nonslip 

ribbed red handles so they‛re easy to spot in the 

garden. 

9” Stainless Steel Trowel – perfect size for 

planting small bulbs like anemones and crocus in 

the lawn or borders or for planting small annuals 

or plugs in your garden. 

#48-0111 $6.50 each 

12” Stainless Steel Trowel – a similar design as 

the 9” trowel, but with a 2” wide blade; perfect 

for tulip and other midsize bulbs as well as annuals, 

perennials and other gardening activities. 

#48-0125 $9.50 each 

14” Stainless Steel Trowel –similar in design as 

the 9” trowel but with a 3” blade like the end of 

the 22” trowel, perfect for planting potted perennials 

and annuals, as well as bulbs. 

#48-0120 $11.50 each 

22” Stainless Steel Trowel – very sturdy and long 

handled, this trowel can be used for any number 

of projects (planting, transplanting, digging) - it 

even makes a terrific ‘pooper scooper‛! Also large 

enough to plant larger bulbs; 2” wide blade. 

#48-0112 $15 each 

Heavy-Duty Stand-up Planting Tools 

Sometimes you just need a heavy-duty 

tool for a heavy-duty job 

Bulb Planter for Unprepared Soil 

Because we couldn‛t find the perfect tool 

for planting bulbs, this tool starting as a ‘pine tree 

planter‛, was modified by Brent‛s father and also 

went through several evolutions with Brent. We 

love using it around tree roots, in ground covers 

and other unprepared areas. It‛s easy to use: 

just thrust it into the ground...pull back toward 

you...put your foot on the foot bar as you push it 

farther into the soil...then push the handle away 

from you...that‛s all there is to it. It can be used 

alone but is much nicer when used with a friend... 

one to dig and one to plant! Designed to last a 

lifetime; 40” total length with 9” tall, 2 1/2” wide 

blade (Pictured below on left). 

#48-0110 $46 each 

Heavy Duty Bulb Planter 

This heavy duty tubular bulb planter 

digs holes large enough and deep enough for even 


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the largest daffodil bulbs. With its strength 

of heavy steel construction 

and a stainless steel tube, 

its meant to last a lifetime. 

Designed for use in prepared 

beds (Picture on left). 

#48-0109 $50 each 

Daffodils for North American 

Gardens by us! – We are 

very proud to offer you the 

revised edition of the book 

that we wrote about our very favorite bulb! It‛s 

filled with regional cultural information based on 

3 generations of research. There are over 300 

full color photographs, taken by us, mostly in 

our own garden; an encyclopedia 

by division in the 

back; our special catalogue 

price; HC. 

#49-0122 

1/$10 

Tulips for North American 

Gardens – We are thrilled 

to bring you the second 

book in what we hope will 

be a series; a similar format 

as our book about Daffodils; 140 pages; over 

300 color pictures of tulips as they grow outside 

in gardens; how to plant, fertilize, care for, 

protect and arrange this 

marvelous flower; regional 

information and an encyclopedia 

of currently available 

cultivars; HC 

#49-0121 

1/$10 

Bulbs, Revised Edition by 

John Bryan – revised edition 

of the earlier 2 volume 

version; covers 230 genera 

and many species, varieties 

and cultivars; detailed 

encyclopedic plant listings are complemented 

by more than 1100 photographs and 43 color 

reproductions or botanical 

illustrations; HC. 

#49-0124 1/$90 

Bulbs of North America 

by Jane McGary – There 

are over four dozen bulbs 

that call the United States 

home, many of which are 

native to the Pacific Coast. 

Here, 100 impressive color 

photos and eleven original 

chapters describe and illustrate 

the first hand account of the author‛s 

association with these marvelous bulbs; HC. 

#49-0125 

1/$35 

Bulbs, Taylor‛s Guides by 

Barbara Ellis – a guide to 

help you select and grow 480 

species of spring and summer 

GARDENING BOOK, CONTINUED 

bulbs; 439 pages of information and lots of color 

pictures; semi-HC. 

#49-0126 1/$23 

The Plantfinder‛s Guide to 

EARLY BULBS by Rod Leeds 

- If you can‛t wait for spring so 

you can be in your garden, this 

book talks about and pictures 

lots of the bulbs that bloom 

even before the real spring 

arrives. Lots of helpful hints 

for success with these bulbs; 192 pages; over 100 

color pictures; HC . 

#49-0129 1/$34.95 

Lilies: Guide for Growers and 

Collectors by Edward Austin 

McRae – an up-to-date guide 

about one of the most favorite 

bulbs; includes basic biology of 

the lily plant; numerous garden 

uses for lilies and provides information 

about cultivation, and 

diseases and pests; 392 pages; 108 color photos 

and 4 botanical paintings; HC. 

#49-011 

1/$34 

Pocket Guide to Bulbs - by 

John Bryan; Gardeners of all 

levels will appreciate this sturdy, 

handy pocket guide‛s detailed 

information of more than 

700 bulb species, cultivars and 

hybrids; illustrated with 300 

photographs, it should help 

with identification and landscape decisions! 

228 pages; flexibind 

#49-0128 1/$19.95 

Teaming with Microbes 

by Jeff Lowenfels and 

Wayne Lewis - we preach 

‘feeding the soil‛, ‘getting 

your soil right‛ and ‘using 

compost‛, but sometimes 

knowing how to improve soil 

and work WITH nature as 

opposed to against it can be 

difficult to implement. We 

all need to be caretakers of 

our land, our water and the 

bays (and also each other!). 

This is the book that will help us start in the 

right direction. HC 

#49-0130 1/$24.95 

Bulbs As Companion Plants 

DVD (1 hour, 6 min) 

Introducing the Brent 

and Becky‛s Bulbs ‘Seminars 

and Workshops for Gardening 

Success Series‛! This is 

one of Brent‛s most popular 

and most requested talks! 

And now you can have Brent speak to your organization 

or gardening friends anytime you‛d 

like! This talk is packed with over an hour of 

photography and advice on how to incorporate 

bulbs into your garden with other perennials and 

annuals from one of the world‛s foremost authorities 

and third generation bulbs experts, Brent 

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♥B & B’S FAVORITES †PLANT/SPECIAL SHIPPING NEW FOR 2007 §SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL DUTCH POTTERY - EXCLUSIVE 

SPECIAL DUTCH POTTERY - EXCLUSIVE 

EXCLUSIVE DUTCH POTTERY 

We have had this lovely pottery available in The Bulb Shoppe for a few months and decided that 

it would be fair if we offered it to those of you who are not close enough to drive here to shop 

- and you can’t get it anywhere else in the USA! We’ve used them in our home, put them in the 

dishwasher and adore their happy, festive, springtime look! 

Heath. This is a MUST for 

the avid gardener‛s library 

or terrific as a gift for a 

gardening friend! 

#48-0134 DVD $50 ea 

($25 with bulb 

o r d e r 

of $250 or more) 

Large Tulip Vase - This 

large vase holds lots of 

long stemmed flowers 

from either the spring or 

summer cutting garden; 

14 1/4” tall; 4 1/4” base 

and 7 1/2” at the widest 

point. It‛s also terrific 

just as a decoration on 

the table looking exquisite! 

#48-25200 

$45 each 

Narrow Tulip Vase - 

This lovely vase is superb 

alone but is smashing with flowers in it! 11 

1/8” tall; 2 1/2” opening from top to bottom and a 

3 1/2” base. This will make a perfect wedding gift, 

a gift for a 

gardening 

friend or 

for yourself! 

# 4 8 - 

34810 

$50 each 

Tulip Cups (Mugs) - This is my very favorite cup 

for morning coffee! It‛s beautiful without being 

too dainty; strong without being ‘clunky‛! 6” tall; 

3 1/2” across at the top and a 2 1/2” base; a set 

of 4 will make a 

wonderful gift for 

anyone, anytime! 

#48-37620 

$50 set of 4 

Salad Bowl - incredibly 

beautiful 

and functional, 

measuring 6 1/8” 

tall and 11 1/8” in 

diameter with a 5 7‛8” base, it will hold a lot of 

salad or anything else you want to put in it. We‛ve 

even put a square of oasis in it and used it for a 

beautiful flower arrangement! The best gift for 

anyone for any occasion! 

#48-34940 $64 each 

Serving Platter 

- this 18 

3/4” long and 9 

1/4” wide serving 

with the 

‘Tulip Theme‛ 

is beautiful as a decoration and is so elegant when 

used as a meat or vegetable platter at a family 

gathering or a fancy dinner party! 

#48-37050 $40 

each 

Large Square Tulip 

Plate - This 11 1/4” 

square plate with a 6” 

X 6” depression in the 

center is one that I 

often use as a serving 

plate at parties and 

as a decoration in the 

center of our diningroom 

table everyday when we aren‛t using it. 

#48-36430 

$48 each 

Small Square Spoon 

Holder - I use this next 

to my stove to put the 

utensils on while I‛m cooking 

to keep the mess off 

the stove and counter. 

It‛s the perfect size, 6” 

X 6” for this and with a 

little depression in the 

center, it works beautifully! 

#48-52549 

$20 each 

Large Round Tulip 

Plate - This design is 

so fantastic, it will add 

to the festive mood, 

no matter what the 

special occasion! 17” 

across is large enough 

to serve a crowd and 

pretty enough to just 

have as decoration! 

#48-52547 

$85 each 

Tulip Teapot - There 

is nothing quite like a 

nice cup of hot tea 

on a cold afternoon. 

And when it‛s served 

in this elegant teapot, 

it even tastes better! 9” spout to handle; 5 1/2” 

tall. 

#48-52561 $53 each 

Tulip Salt and Pepper 

Shakers - Whether 

you are a collector or 

you need a set for your 

breakfast nook or diningroom 

table, this design 

with the single-late tulip motif will make everyday 

feel like spring! 4 1/4” tall; 2 3/4” across. 

#48-52767 

$9.50 for set 

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7900 DAFFODIL LANE 

GLOUCESTER, VA 23061 

(804) 693-3966 

Echinops veitch ‘Blue’ 

Lycoris springerii 

Gladiolus 

L. tigrinum ‘Flore Pleno’ ‘Flevo Frizzle’ 

Lilium ‘Brunello’ with 

Dahlia ‘Orange Nugget’ 

in a mixed border 

Eucomis 

‘Sparkling Burgundy’ 

Crinum 

‘Stars and Stripes’ 

Iris pseudocoris 

‘Variegata’ 

Phygelius 

‘Yellow Trumpet’ 

Phlox ‘Katherina 

Cimicifuga ‘Brunette’ 

Lilium ‘Leslie Woodruff’ 

Presorted Standard 

U. S. Postage 

PAID 

Gloucester, VA 

Permit # 100 

Amazing mixture 

of Astilbe

Extra shipping charge to be added when live 

plants are included in your order: 

State 1or 2 plants 3 to 5 plants 6+ plants 

AL no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

AK cost after shipment cost after shipment cost after shipment 

AZ $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

AR $4.50 $10.50 $19.00 

CA $7.00 $15.00 $25.00 

CO $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

CT no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

DC no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

DE no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

FL no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

GA no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

HI cost after shipment cost after shipment cost after shipment 

ID $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

IL $5.00 $11.00 $20.00 

IN no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

IA $3.50 $9.50 $18.00 

KS $4.50 $10.50 $19.00 

KY no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

LA $5.00 $11.00 $20.00 

ME $3.00 $8.00 $11.00 

MD no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

MA no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

MI no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

MN $5.00 $11.00 $20.00 

MS $6.00 $12.50 $22.00 

MO $3.50 $9.50 $18.00 

MT $6.00 $12.50 $22.00 

NE $7.00 $15.00 $25.00 

NV $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

NH no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

NJ no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

NM $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

NY no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

NC no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

ND $5.50 $12.00 $21.00 

OH no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

OK $5.50 $12.00 $21.00 

OR $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

PA no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

RI no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

SC no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

SD $7.00 $15.00 $25.00 

TN no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

TX $5.50 $12.00 $21.00 

UT $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

VT no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

VA no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

WA $7.00 $15.00 $25.00 

WV no extra charge no extra charge no extra charge 

WI $6.00 $12.50 $22.00 

WY $6.50 $14.00 $24.00 

Live Plant Shipping Information: Live plants require special shipping status to make it from us to you in good condition. All plants must be 

shipped 3rd Day Select by UPS to ensure that they are ready to go into your garden when you receive them. This chart shows how much extra shipping 

will be added to your order when ordering live plants. Plants, which are shipped in ~4” pots, are found throughout the catalogue and are identified 

as such with a † symbol. If a plant is ordered, please include the additional shipping cost on the order form. Any shipments being sent to AK or HI 

are charged actual cost of UPS 2nd Day Air; $15 minimum. This cost is unknown until after the order has shipped. 

Example for caculating shipping: Select the state we will be shipping to, ie. CA; count the quantity of plants you are ordering, ie. 4; the additional shipping charge 

for 4 plants being shipped to CA would equal $15.00. 

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