Bulbs From Other Parts of the World

This genus of bulbs from the Western Mediterranean is characterized by small plants with dangling bell shaped
flowers and dainty thread-like leaves. All can tolerate summer water if drainage is good, but they can also go
completely dry while dormant. They are delightful additions to the garden, especially in the warmer parts of the
U.S., and are excellent grown in a pot. The species listed below are no longer included in the genus Leucojum, but
are more correctly named Acis. The old name is retained here for ease of identification. SHIPS YEAR ROUND.

9000 Leucojum autumnale ----- Each: $ 2.00 / 6 for $10.00
Tiny white nodding bells, flushed with pink, on threadlike stems 4-8" tall,
blooming in the fall. The leaves appear after flowering and grow through the winter
From Portugal/Spain/Southern Europe.   Zone 7-10.

9040 Leucojum roseum    ---- Each: $ 6.00
The tiny pink bells look as though they are made of pink sugar.
Best in a pot.   Corsica.   Zone 7-10

A genus of spectacularly beautiful bulbs from Eastern Asia, Lycoris are superb garden plants for the warmer areas
of the U.S., since they need a warm summer to flower reliably. Their flowers are produced in the fall on sturdy
18" stems, and are characterized by long protruding stamens, giving the flowers a spidery appearance, hence their
common name.   Zones 5-10. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

9100 Lycoris albiflora --- Each: $ 7.50
Creamy buds open to pale flowers tinted peach.   Zone 7-10.

9115 Lycoris caldwellii --- Each: $12.00
NEW -- This lovely Lycoris from China has flowers of palest yellow.

9120 Lycoris haywardii ---------- Not available
Beautiful bright pink flowers, the petals tipped with blue.   Japan.

9130 Lycoris houdyshellii    ---- Each: $ 9.00
Creamy white flowers that sometimes have a rose flush to the petals.


9150 Lycoris radiata     ---- Each $ 3.50 / 3 for $8.00
Brilliant coral-red flowers, appearing in late summer.   Zone 6-10.

9155 Lycoris rosea ----- Each: $ 8.50 Sold out
Frilly flowers that are a pure pink. Very rare.

9160 Lycoris sanguinea   ---- Not available this year
Bright orange-red flowers appear in midsummer. Zone 8-10.

9170 Lycoris traubii ----- Not available this year
Large umbels of deep yellow flowers. Zone 7-10.

9810 Crocus candidus 'Little Tiger' -----Each: $ 4.50
A tiny beauty with amber flowers striped and stippled with grey-brown on the outside.
From northern Turkey, this tiny species needs a cold winter and dryish summer.

9815 Crocus corsicus ----- Each: $ 7.50
As the name indicates, this beautiful rock garden Crocus hails from Corsica, and can
tolerate milder winters, although it is said to be hardy to Zone 6 or lower. The outer petals
are pale yellow feathered purple, the inside a beautiful rich purple. Flowers mid-winter. Honey scented.

9820 Crocus etruscus 'Zwanenburg ----- 3 for $ 2.50
Lovely pale violet flowers with grey shading on the exterior of the petals. From Tuscany and
northwest Italy, C. etruscus tolerates milder winters, and needs a dryish summer rest.

9825 Crocus fleischeri ---- Each: $ 4.00
From SE Turkey and some of the eastern Greek islands, this lovely species has starry white
flowers in early spring. Few available.

9830 Crocus korolkowii 'Kiss of Spring' ---- Each: $ 3.00
From the mountains of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, this lovely rock
garden crocus is thoroughly hardy, and can tolerate some summer moisture if drainage is
excellent. The glossy yellow flowers are marked with purple on the outside.

9840 Crocus minimus ------ Each: $ 2.50
From Sardinia and Corsica, this gorgeous crocus tolerates mild winters, but can
also be grown to Zone 6.

9856 Crocus sieberi 'Bowles' White' ---- 3 for $ 2.50
Another outstanding selection from E.A. Bowles, with pristine white flowers with
a brilliant orange throat. Will naturalize. Flowers mid-winter. From Crete, this species enjoys
milder winters and dryish summers.

9855 Crocus sieberi 'Firefly' ---- 3 for $ 2.50
Beautiful violet flowers with a deep orange center. Flowers mid-winter.

9881 Crocus tommasinianus 'Whitewell Purple'------ 3 for $ 3.00
C. tommasinianus hails from Hungary, Croatia and Serbia, and offers a wide range of color forms
'Whitewell Purple' is one of the loveliest 'Tommies' with plum-purple flowers that are produced in
great abundance. Cold winter, tolerant of some summer moisture, also can tolerate some shade.

9885 Crocus tommasinianus 'Pictus' ---- 3 for $ 5.00
A Crocus from E.A. Bowles' garden, this fine selection has large purple flowers,
the tips of the petals accentuated with deep purple.

9300   Arthropodium milleflorum ----Not available this year        Liliaceae
This native to Australia has vanilla scented pale lavender to white flowers with
conspicuous stamens covered with dense hairs and attractive grey-green foliage.
Winter growing, it blooms spring through summer, then dies back to an underground tuber.
Flower spikes up to 36” tall. An excellent garden plant for mild climates. Zones 8 - 10.
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9500 Calostemma purpureum   ---- Each: $15.00             Amaryllidaceae
Umbels of deep purple flowers, 20 or more to a stem, each flower having a central
cup similar to a Narcissus. The blooms appear in late summer before the leaves,
which remain in growth throughout the winter. C. purpureum needs a dry summer rest,
and does well in containers. There are only a few bulbous plants native to Australia -
this one is outstanding! Eastern Australia. Large mature bulbs.   Zone 8-10.
SHIPS YEAR ROUND

9550 Canarina canariensis ---- Each: $ 7.50       Campanulaceae
This beautiful plant hails from the Canary Islands, and scrambles to
about 5’ tall during its summer-growing period. In mid-summer it is hung
with enchanting orange bells, dying back in late summer to a tuberous root
stock. Needs support. Can take light frost during its winter dormancy.
SHIPS JULY-SEPTEMBER

9670 Lapiedra martinezii ------ Each: $ 6.50             Amaryllidaceae
A genus of one species, Lapiedra martinezii has umbels of small white
flowers that are fragrant. This rare bulb hails from Spain and North Africa.
SHIPS AUGUST-NOVEMBER

8203 Ornithogalum reverchonii ---- Each: $12.00       Colchicaceae
This lovely winter-growing species from Spain has tall 18-35" stems
set with large white bells faintly striped with green. FEW AVAILABLE

8205 Pancratium maritimum ---- Each: $ 5.00    Amaryllidaceae
The scented creamy white flowers have a prominent corolla, giving this
lovely Mediterranean bulbs the name of 'Sea Daffodil'. Zone 7-10. These are
seed-grown bulbs, not the commercial strain.

8210 Scilla hughii ---- Each: $15.00   Hyacinthaceae
Only found on one small island off the coast of Italy, and somewhat resembling the
more common S. peruviana, S. hughii is characterized by the much longer bracts, the
wider leaves, and the purplish flush to the bracts. Our bulbs are the true species, grown
from seed collected from the original site. Very rare. FEW AVAILABLE