Boophane, Brunsvigia, Crinum, Cyrtanthus

A small genus of bulbs that is usually found in the summer rainfall regions of South Africa. The flower is in the
form of a dense umbel composed of many star-shaped flowers, and the leaves of Boophones are also highly
ornamental, being extremely glaucous and emerging from the bulb in a beautiful spreading fan. The bulbs offered
here are immature. SHIPS YEAR ROUND For a posting on Boophane see www.thebulbmaven.typepad.com

5800 Boophone disticha ---- Each: $ 9.00 SOLD OUT
The fan-like arrangement of wavy-edged glaucous leaves makes a
very dramatic and exotic statement. The flowering umbels are variable shades of
pink and red. Small bulbs.

5805 Boophone haemanthoides ---- Each: $ 6.50 SOLD OUT
NEW -- A stunning bulb, with a huge fan of wavy leaves and umbels of cream
flowers tipped with red. Very rare.

A genus of about 20 species that are mostly from Southern Africa. Included in this genus are some of the most
magnificent of bulbs with, in some cases, flowering umbels that can be as big as 24" across! The bulbs we offer are
not yet mature. They are suitable for growing outdoors only in Zones 8-10; otherwise, they should be grown in a
greenhouse, in a deep pot or greenhouse bed. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

5840 Brunsvigia bosmaniae ---- Each: $ 8.50
Huge umbels of light to medium pink flowers on 16” stems.   Winter-growing.
Small bulbs.

5845 Brunsvigia gregaria --- Each: $ 8.50 SOLD OUT
The large umbels are in shades of crimson to pink and are held on
12” stems in late summer. Winter-growing. Small bulbs.

5850 Brunsvigia josephinae   ---   $ 12.00
A fully mature plant can have an umbel of dark pink flowers that can reach
24" in diameter! However, these less mature bulbs are a few years away from that.

5855 Brusnvigia minor (syn B. striata) ---- Each: $ 6.00 Small bulbs
NEW -- A smaller Brunsvigia that makes an excellent container plant. It can be brought
to bloom in five to six years (these seedling bulbs are two to three years old).

5870 Brunsvigia orientalis ---- Each: $ 8.50
Enormous umbels of deep pink flowers on 18" stems. Winter-growing.

5856 Brunsvigia radulosa -- Each: $ 9.50   Small bulbs
NEW -- A very rare Brunsvigia from the eqastern portion of the Cape Province
of South Africa, where it receives summer rain. The large umbels are deep
scarlet.

Crinum is a large genus of over 100 species, most of which hail from the subtropical and tropical regions of the
world. The South African species are extremely showy and desirable. While most are not very hardy, some can be
grown as garden plants in suitable climates.    Zone 8-10.   SHIPS YEAR ROUND For a posting on Crinum see:
www.thebulbmaven.typepad.com

5900 Crinum bulbispermum - Pink Form     ---- Each: $ 8.00
The large umbels support as many as 15-20 individual flowers,
each flower up to 4" in length. The color is white to pale pink with
a deep pink stripe on the outside of each petal. Grows 24-36" tall.

5910 Crinum bulbispermum - White and Red Form ---- SOLD OUT
Beautiful large glistening white flowers striped with red on the outside,
many flowers to an umbel. A great garden plant that grows up to 36” tall.

5915 Crinum buphanoides ---- Each: $15.00 SOLD OUT
A stunningly beautiful Crinum with pale pink flowers with narrow ribbon
like petals. This lovely Crinum needs somewhat dry conditions.

5920 Crinum delagoense ---- Each: $ 8.00
White flowers that are flushed with pink, having a purple stripe
to the petal.   Grows 16-24” tall.

5940 Crinum lugardiae   ---- Each: $ 8.50
A delightful Crinum that is small in stature, with white flowers
striped with deep rose on 10-12” stems. Suitable for container culture.   FEW AVAILABLE

5950 Crinum macowanii    ---- Each: $ 8.00
Very large white to pale pink flowers with a crimson stripe to the petal on
stems that can grow up to 48”. Superb in a warm garden. Loves moisture.

5905 Crinum moorei --- Each: $ 8.50
NEW -- From the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, with lovely
palest pink flowers.

A genus of very showy plants from Southern Africa that vary so widely in appearance and cultivation
requirements that it is difficult to generalize. The ones we offer this year, however, are some of the easiest and
most rewarding to grow, and are suitable for the conservatory, container, or out in the garden in mild climates.
Zone 8-10. SHIPS YEAR ROUND For a posting on Cyrtanthus see www.thebulbmaven.typepad.com

6000 Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus   ---- Each: $ 5.00
An evergreen species with bright red tubular flowers produced over a long
season in spring and summer.

6015 Cyrtanthus elatus x montanus    ---- Each: $ 6.50
A hybrid of C. elatus and C. montanus, it has a more open umbel than C. elatus, but
the same vivid coloring. Very vigorous and easy to flower. Small bulbs.

6016 Cyrtanthus elatus Pink Form -- Each: $8.50
NEW -- Large umbels of deep pink flowers. Very vigorous.

6018 Cyrtanthus suaveolens ---- Each: $ 8.50 SOLD OUT
This lovely little Cyrtanthus has flowers that are yellow inside, orangey-red
outside. In addition, it has a strong spicy scent like cloves.

This fascinating genus hails from South Africa and has unique flowers shaped like a starfish, usually with a frilled
edge to the petal, which are scattered along the leafy stems. In most species the flowers last but a day or two, but
they are produced in profusion over a fairly extended period of time. The most unusual shape and coloration of the
flowers make this genus worthy of more attention. Winter-growing. Zone 9-10 SHIPS AUG-OCTOBER

8150 Ferraria crispa Form A   ---- Each: $ 3.50 / 3 for $ 7.50
Star-shaped six-petalled flowers that are edged with purple-brown frills, and
dotted with cream and brown markings with a strong vanilla scent.

8151 Ferraria crispa Form B ---- Not available this year
Another beautiful form of this variable species.

8152 Ferraria crispa - Dark Form   ---- Each: $ 3.50
The flowers of this form are a deep chocolate with a lighter frill to
the edge of the petal, and are not scented.

8154 Ferraria crispa var. nortieri   ---- Each: $ 3.50
A very attractive variety with yellow flowers dotted black, and a deep
olive green frill to the petal.

8155 Ferraria divaricata var. divaricata --- Each: $ 5.00
NEW -- Very attractive yellow-green flowers with tepals that are
strongly reflexed. Leaves are bluish green.

8158 Ferraria divaricata var. arenosa   ---- Each: $ 5.00
A distinctive Ferraria with mahogany flowers edged with a
cinnamon frill. Unscented.

8165 Ferraria ferrariola    ----Not available this year
The sweetly scented flowers look like small irises that are sea green
with blue tints. Very different.   FEW AVAILABLE

8160 Ferraria schaeferi   ----    Each: $ 4.00 / 3 for $ 9.00
Yellow flowers with dark brown splotches and a brown edge to the petal.
This species is sweetly scented.