NOTE: I can only offer these bulbs during their summer dormant period, June through September 15th.

Bulbs are listed alphabetically by botanical name and are described as follows;

Genus (Family)
A description of the main characteristics of the genus including specific growing conditions.

Genus species;
length of leaf - height of flower, 'Common Name', brief description:

Babiana blanda;
4-6", this is truly a chraminig specie4s with pastel violet flowers and blue anthers (limited stock)
$2.50

Babiana cedarbergensis;
7-4", pastel purple with large white blotches on the lower petals outlined in deep purple; nicely fragrant:
$1.50 each 3/$4.00

*Babiana disticha (B. plicata);
7-12", 'Blue Babiana', lovely pastel blue-purple marked white on the lower petals and with a deep blue-purple mark (limited stock):
$2.50

Babiana ecklonii;
6-5", rich purple flowers with two lower petals marked white and outlined with deep blue-purple:
$1.75

Babiana 'Jim's Choice'
7-14", this is my own hybrid selection with blossoms colored wine with purple shading and white blotches (limited stock):
$2.75

Babiana nana var. angustifolia;
3-5", spicy cinnamon fragrance, pale blue-violet with purple and white marks:
$1.25 each 3/$3.50

Babiana nana x villosa;
5-7", this hybrid has varying colors of either wine-red with a deep red center or blue-purple with a red interior, the flowers reach high above the leaves(limited supply):
$3.00

Babiana odorata;
4-6", sweetly scented with light yellow to yellow flowers and light blue anthers (limited stock):
$2.25

Babiana 'Porterville';
6-9", light yellow flowers with deep yellow lower petals and blue anthers; fragrant (limited stock):
$2.75

*Babiana pulchra selection;
8-14", an excellent species with light purple blooms with dark blotches:
$2.00

Babiana pulchra white;
9-14", pure white form, robust growth (very limited stock):
$3.50

Babiana pygmaea;
3-4", 'Cream Babiana', large 2-1/4" cream blossoms and purple-black centers (very limited stock):
$2.50

Babiana rubrocyanea;
6-11", 'Wine Cup Babiana', rich blue-violet with striking red center:
$2.25

*Babiana stricta;
6-13" 'Upright Babiana', excellent, tall flowering species with blue-violet coloring:
$1.75 each 3/$4.50

Babiana stricta erectifolia;
a new strong growing species having upright growth and blue lavender flowers on strong stems(limited supply)
$3.00

*Babiana stricta hybrid, Lavender and White;
6-11", wonderful pastel lavender with alternating white petals and 4 purple dots (very limited stock):
$2.00

*Babiana stricta hybrid, Maroon;
6-11", excellent red-purple flower that reaches high above the foliage (limited stock):
$2.25

Babiana stricta hybrid RSF;
10-14", large, light lavender flowers held on strong stems, very nice(very limited supply)
$3.00

Babiana villosa grandis;
3-1/2 - 2", large, 1-1/2", pink with deeper pink-red centers and purple anthers (limited stock):
$2.25

Babiana villosula;
8-6", another new species with large blue purple flowers held close to the leaves (very, very limited stock):
$3.50

Chasmanthe (Iridaceae)
A small genus of 3 species of large flattened corms. The foliage resembles Gladiolus with long narrow leaves. These are some of the tallest plants. Flowers are tubular, great for hummingbirds.

*Chasmanthe aethiopica;
30-36", tubular red-orange with greenish-yellow marks, can naturalize:
$1.75

*Chasmanthe floribunda duckittii
58-67", a very nice lemon yellow - rare:
$2.50

Cyanella (Tecophilaceae)
A genus of approximately 8 species of deep seated corms. The leaves can be grass-like to lance shaped and the flowers form a raceme. Plant 3" deep.

Cyanella hyacinthoides;
9-12", a late flowering species very similar to C. orchidiformis but smaller and held on a shorter stem; the flower color is mid purple with deep yellow anthers (limited stock):
$2.25

Cyanella lutea;
6-15", branched flower spike with bright yellow blossoms having a reddish-brown reverse (very limited stock):
$2.50

*Cyanella orchidiformis;
16-29", orchid-like, pastel lavender with violet lines on the upper petals:
$2.25

Ferraria (Iridaceae)
The 'Spider Flowers' are composed of 10 species of large flattened corms. The short lived flowers last from one to three days, but are very decorative and unique.

*Ferraria crispa;
12-18", 'Spider Flower', unusual green fringed flowers with purple blotched interiors; a good garden plant:
$1.50 each 3/$4.00

Ferraria densepunctulata;
8-9", rare species with flowers having a cream background and 3 alternating petals of red-violet and 3 petals spotted with violet; the outer fringe is light yellow-brown (very limited stock):
$3.00

Ferraria divaricata;
6-8", variable colored flowers, some colored pale green with cream centers and blue-purple marks, or with a light yellow background having light purple center shading and with a brown fringe (very limited stock):
$3.50

Ferraria ferrariola;
6-10", pale green flowers with green spots and having a yellow-green flush with pale yellow-tan crisped edges (very limited stock):
$5.00

Ferraria uncinata;
10-14", an attractive species with flowers colored purple-black with a yellow-brown fringe or cream with a green-brown fringe and having orange stamens (limited stock):
$2.25

Freesia (Iridaceae)
This familiar genus has increased to 17 species of tunic covered corms. The increase results from the genus Anomatheca being sunk into Freesia. The fragrant blooms make excellent cut flowers.

*Freesia alba;
7-12", white with a single yellow mark on the lower petals, red lines in the throat and a purple-brown reverse shading; nicely fragrant; this species can naturalize (limited stock):
$1.50

Freesia elimensis;
7- 4-1/2", first to bloom; fragrant; blloms white with lavender reverse shading; lower petals have yellow blotch and a distinctive "V" shaped mark and red lines (very limited stock):
$2.75

Freesia laxa red (Anomatheca laxa);
7-11", red with deeper colored center marks:
$2.50

*Freesia leichtlinii (F. muirii);
8-12", wonderfully scented white flowers with a faint to deep yellow blotch on the lower petal; with or without purple reverse shading (limited stock):
$1.50

Freesia middlemostii;
8-10", an early bloomer with thin, narrow leaves and white flowers with central yellow blotch:
$2.00

Freesia occidentalis;
7-14", pale yellow with a deep yellow throat and having brown lines in the throat; a nice, sweet fragrance (very limited stock):
$2.50

Freesia sparrmannii;
8-10", similar but smaller in size than F. alba, white with a single deep yellow blotch (very, very, limited stock):
$2.50

Freesia viridis;
5-6", 1/2 to 3/4" green with narrow, somewhat recurved petals and a long perianth tube, a curiosity:
$1.75

Geissorhiza (Iridaceae)
Generally small plants, commonly called 'Sequins', with few, sword shaped leaves. There are 80 species of small, scale covered corms. Closely allied to Hesperantha but with a slightly different flower structure. Sun to light shade.

Geissorhiza imbricata;
6-10", pure white flowers with yellow anthers; The flowers are large, 3/4" (very limited stock):
$2.25

Geissorhiza inflexa;
8-11", the flowers of this species are pink to a deep shell pink:
$2.25

Geissorhiza inflexa erosa;
8-11", 'Red Sequins', velvety red lfowers with yellow-orange stamens (very, very limited stock):
$4.50

Geissorhiza mathewsii:
5-6", rare species with cupped shaped flowers, blue-purple with red centers and a white ring between (very limited stock):
Sold Out

Geissorhiza radians;
5-10", 'Wine Cup', extraordinary rich blue-purple flowers having red centers outlined with white and a single black dot:
$2.50

Geissorhiza splendidissima;
9-11", 1-1/2" intense blue-purple flowers with green centers and orange anthers:
$2.25

Gladiolus (Iridaceae)
The largest genus with 150 species of tunic covered corms. The species Gladiolus offer a wide range of colors, intricate markings, and often surprising fragrance. Gladiolus dalenii has contributed much to modern hybrids.

Gladiolus alatus var. alatus;
6-10", a striking Glad with large pastel orange flowers having a red throat and green-yellow marks on the lower petals (very limited stock):
$4.25

Gladiolus carneus Kleinmond;
12-22", this form is one of the largest with big white flowers, 2-1/2" wide, having red arrows on the lower petals (very limited stock):
$3.25

Gladiolus lilaceus;
14-18", cream with light brown petal tips (very limited stock):
$3.75

Gladilous trichonemifolius;
9-12 ", strongly scented golden yellow flowers that have a lighter yellow edge and red lines in the throat (very limited stock):
$3.50

*Gladiolus tristis;
25-33", 'Yellow Marsh Afrikaner', evening scented creamy-white flushed with some yellow:
$4.00

Hesperantha (Iridaceae)
Meaning 'Evening Flowers', as the blooms open late in the day, staying closed on cloudy days. Some are fragrant. There are 55 species of small fibrous covered corms with grass-like leaves. Some truly beautiful flowers grown best as specimen pot plants.

Hesperantha vaginata;
15-12", 'Yellow Aandblom', one of the real show stoppers, this species has large golden-yellow flowers strongly marked with black blotches and with a dark brown reverse shading on alternating petals (very very limited stock):
$4.50

Homeria (Iridaceae)
The 'Cape Tulips" with 31 species of deep seated, fiber covered corms. Succession of short lived flowers, with often only 1 long leaf. Homeria flaccida is one of the best of all species for the landscape. Can only be shipped in California.

*Homeria collina (H. Breyniana);
26-31", 'Salmon Homeria', lovely pastel coral-orange with an orange throat; can naturalize:
$1.75 each 3/$4.50

Homeria comptonii;
10-14", wonderful 2-1/2" blooms of deep coral-orange with yellow centers (very limited stock):
$2.50

Homeria elegans;
19-16" 'Painted Homeria', alternating petals of brilliant yellow and yellow tipped with orange or entirely all yellow; marked with green blotches (very limited stock):
$3.00

*Homeria flaccida;
24-30", coral-orange with a yellow throat; very good for the garden; can naturalize (limited stock):
$2.25

*Homeria ochroleuca;
22-26", lemon yellow flowers with deep yellow centers (limited stock):
$2.50

Ixia (Iridaceae)
The 'Corn-Lily' with 45 species of fibrous covered corms. The leaves are grass-like, with thin, wiry flower stems. Ixia maculata can do well in the garden.

Ixia curta;
11-17", medium sized species with orange flowers and tan centers (limited stock):
$2.25

Ixia dubia
16-22", large flowered golden-yellow with small dark blotches at the base of the petals (very limited stock):
$1.75

*Ixia flexuosa;
13-18", lightly fragrant species with light pink flowers and yellow stamens:
$1.75

*Ixia maculata;
11-16", floriferus species with brilliant yellow-orange flowers accented with black centers (limited supply):
$2.00

Ixia monadelpha;
12-18", blue-purple flowers with a dark center (very limited stock):
$2.50

Ixia paniculata;
12- 18", large cream yellow flowers with long perianth tubes; larger in all respects than I. pauciflora:
$1.75

Ixia rouxii;
12-28", a late flowering species having white flowers flushed with yellow or pink and with large dark centers (very limited stock):
$2.00

Ixia viridiflora;
24-39", 'Green Ixia', one of the most sought after flowers from South Africa; light tourquoise-green marked with purple-black centers; use sand base method (very limited stock)(young corms only):
$5.00

Lachenalia (Hyacinthaceae)
The 'Cape Cowslips' are true bulbs with 80 species. Flowers are in spikes or racemes and tubular; resembling hyacinths. Leaves are strap shaped, usually two, sometimes only one. Best in light shade. Ideal pot plants and good cut flowers.

*Lachenalia aloides quadricolor;
8-11", pendant blooms of red-orange, yellow in the middle to red at the tip (limited stock):
$2.00

Lachenalia bachmanii;
11-15", narrow, tall growing white spires with reddish-brown tips (limited stock):
$2.00

Lachenalia fistulosa;
6-10". fragrant species with red spotted leaves and flowers colored light yellow with deeper yellow tips (very limited stock):
$3.25

Lachenalia juncifolia;
5-9", pastel purple with red-purple tips:
$2.50

Lachenalia mathewsii;
5-9", yellow with green tips having purple stamens (very limited stock):
$3.25

Lachenalia mutablis;
10-12" 'Fairy Lachenalia', yellow with blue in the center and purple at the tip; a rainbow of colors (limited stock):
$2.50

Lachenalia namaquensis;
7-13", light violet with deep purple tips (very limited stock)
$3.00

Lachenalia pustulata;
7-13", a variable species; spires colored cream to pink with purple tips; bumps on leaves (very limited stock):
$2.75

Lachenalia unicolor;
8-12 ", blue-purple flowers, pustulate leaves (very limited stock):
$3.25

*Lachenalia viridiflora;
8-10", light sea-green with deeper colored lines and blotches; an easy grower, floriferus, and a superb pot plant (very limited supply):
$4.00

Lapeirousia (Iridaceae)
A genus of 35 species of corms allied to Watsonia. The corms are small, with a flattened base and a hard fiber cover. Excellent container plants.

Lapeirousia jacquinii;
6-10", mid-purple with the lower petals a deeper purple and striped with white (limited supply):
$2.25

Moraea (Iridaceae)
Known as the 'Butterfly Iris' this very attractive genus numbers 119 species of tunic covered corms. There is a close relationship to Homeria. As the common name implies the flowers are 'Iris-like'. The flower consists of three large outer tepals each marked at the base with bright nectar guides. Some species are poisonous (M. polystachya). There are some evergreen species.

Moraea lurida;
10-13", late season bloomer colored pale yellow with maroon edges (very limited stock):
$3.75

*Moraea polyanthos (Homeria lilacina);
12-16", mid-violet with small yellow eyes; can naturalize (very limited stock):
$3.50

*Moraea polystachya;
16-34", 'Lilac Shower', large, 2-3/8", light violet flowers marked at the base with bright yellow nectar guides; can naturalize and fairly cold hardy (limited stock):
$4.00

Moraea ramosissima;
21-28", tall species with a distinctive, many branched habit; bright yellow flowers with translucent blotches; fairly cold tolerant; young bulbs:
$3.25

Onixotis  (Dipidax)
A very small genus of only two species.  The deep seated corms grow in seasonally very wet areas.  The leaves are narrow and the flowers form a spike.

Onixotis triquetra  'Star of the Marsh;
14-20", flower spikes have 1-1/4" white, star shaped flowers with violet center marks and yellow stamens.  'Star of the Marsh' will grow in a pond.  Lift corms from pond during dormancy.
$3.00

Ornithogalum (Hyacinthaceae)
This large genus of true bulbs contains 120 species. Flowers are in racemes. They make excellent cut flowers.

Ornithogalum dubium yellow;
3-10", 'Yellow Chink', these mid-sized plants do well in pots; 1-1/2" flower is yellow (very limited stock):
$2.75

Ornithogalum glandulosum;
to 2", dwarf species with corkscrew like leaves, white flowers with a green stripe:
$2.50

Ornithogalum polyphyllum;
10-23", fragrant with bright wihte flowers having a green stripe on the petal center (very limited stock):
$3.00

Ornithogalum pruniosum;
3-8", scented white flowers forming a dense spike (very limited stock):
$3.00

Ornithogalum secundum;
to 12", pale yellow with green center stripe; very similar to O. suaveolens but blooms earlier (very limited stock):
$3.25

Oxalis (Oxalidaceae)
About 500 species of deciduous perennials with a deep seated bulbous root system. Flowers close at night and on cloudy days. They are among the first to come out of summer dormancy. Often starting in August and flowering September and October.

*Oxalis 'Garnet;
3-4", this outstanding selection has purple tinged leaves and purple flowers:
$2.00

*Oxalis hirta;
4-5", rich pink with a yellow throat with deeply indented leaves:
$1.50 each 3/$4.00

Oxalis lobata;
4-5", bright yellow flowers September to October (limited stock):
$2.25

*Oxalis purpurea;
3-4", large flowers of light purple; forms large colonies:
$1.25 each 3/$3.00

Polyxena (Hyancinthaceae)
Dwarf genus of 2-3 species. Best in pots.

Polyxena corymbosa;
5-3", light violet with a purple stripe on each petal (limited stock):
$3.25

Polyxena ensifolia:
2-6", variable species with a cluster of fragrant white flowers (very, very limited stock):
$3.00

Polyxena paternosteri;
6-4", rich purple flowers (limited stock):
$3.50

Romulea (Iridaceae)
This genus, closely allied to crocus contains 95 species of tunic covered, bell shaped corms. Leaves forming a basal rosette, are narrow, slender, often grass-like. They prefer the sun as the blossoms remain closed until the day is bright.

Romulea flava White;
11-5", large 1-3/4" white flowers with yellow centers (limited stock):
$1.75

Romulea flava Yellow;
14-5", this species puts on a great display with large 2" bright yellow flowers:
$1.75

Romulea grandiscapa;
12-8", large 2" satiny purple with yellow centers:
$2.00

Romulea leopoldtii;
11-5", a distinctive species with the flower color being white and having the lower half yellow (very limited stock):
$2.50

Romulea rosea;
14-4", reddish-violet with a yellow center:
$1.75

Romulea species 'Large Shiny White';
6-14", large white flowers late in the season, the end of April (very limited stock):
$2.50

Romulea subfistulosa;
14-10", showy flower colored deep pink with yellow centers that are marked with dark blotches:
$2.50

Sparaxis (Iridaceae)
The 'Wand Flower' is a small genus of approximately 12 species of rounded corms with a netted cover. This genus has increased in number with Synnotia being sunk into Sparaxis. As with Babiana, cormels can form on the leaf axils. Many are good cut flowers.

Sparaxis bulbifera;
12-14", excellent species for the garden with white flowers having small yellow centers; can naturalize:
$1.75

Sparaxis elegans (form B);
7-10", deeper orange coloring with dark centers and violet anthers (very limited stock):
$2.50

Sparaxis grandiflora;
to 6", deep purple blooms, some of which are mottled with white (very limited supply)
$3.00

Sparaxis grandiflora 'acutiloba';
9-13", brilliant yellow, with block dots in the center and black marks on the tip of the outer petals (limited supply):
$2.50

Sparaxis grandiflora fimbriata;
5-8"; large (2-1/4") cream flowers with a purple stripe on the petal reverse (very limited stock):
$3.00

*Sparaxis tricolor;
11-14", 'Harlequin Flower', orange with bright yellow centers and a thick black line between; naturalizes readily (very limited supply):
$2.50

Sparaxis villosa;
11-15", bright yellow with the upper petal purple and the lower petal edged in cream (very limited supply):
$2.25

Spiloxene (Hypoxidaceae)
This genus has 30 species of fibrous covered corms. Leaves are long and narrow. Flowers are star shaped.

Spiloxene capensis;
9-13", 'Peacock Stars', a spectacular flower with large, 3-3/4", pastel purple with blue-green centers and a deep purple ring between (very limited stock):
$5.00

Strumaria (Amaryllidaceae)
A genus of approximately 10 species. Many produce 2 leaves with a distinct collar like sheath. Best grown in pots.

Strumaria species (?S. truncata);
to 12", pure wihte, slightly nodding, lightly fragrant flowers (very, very limited stock):
$8.00

Tritonia (Iridaceae)
One of my favorites, this genus has 28 species of corms. Closely related to Crocosmia and Chasmanthe, but differing in their seed capsule. There are many very floriferus species. Full sun. (Occasionally confused with Monbretia that is a cross between Crocosmia aurea and C. pottsii.)

Tritonia crocata 'Princess Beatrix';
6-13", large brilliant orange flowers (limited stock):
$2.25

Tritonia crocata selection;
6-13", pastel coral-orange; very prolific and an excellent cormel producer:
$2.25

Tritonia 'Night Dancer';
6-13", slender leaves support pastel red flowers:
$2.25

Tritonia deusta ssp. deusta;
7-13", bright orange with three red marks and yellow at the base of the petals (very limited stock):
$1.75

Tritonia deusta ssp. miniata;
5-11", this sub species has clear orange flowers with no markings (very limited stock):
$1.75

Tritonia Hybrid Pastel Orange;
6-12", a new hybrid with lovely pastel orange flowers (limited stock):
$3.25

Tritonia Hybrid Pink;
6-12", a new hybrid with pink flowers (limited stock):
$3.00

*Tritonia lineata;
12-28", 'Penciled Tritonia', nearly evergreen species with cream flowers marked with lines; this species can naturalize:
$1.50 each 3/$4.00

Tritonia securigera-orange;
6-10", brilliant orange with small yellow marks lined with red:
$2.25

Tritonia securigera-yellow;
5-10", light yellow (very limited stock):
$2.25
Tritonia species white;
6-14", wonderful pure white flowers; does well in the garden and is a prolific cormel producer (limited stock):
$3.00

Tritonia squalida 'Jim's Select';
6-13", this selection has pastel coral-orange blossoms with red blotches and the distinctive transparent 'windows' (Very, very limited stock):
$3.50

Tritonia squalida Pink;
6-12", flower color is a superb pink with reddish pink centers having dark pink veins and transparent 'windows' (Very, very limited stock):
$3.25

Tritonia 'White Glory';
6-13", large, brilliant white flowers (very limited stock):
$2.75

Veltheimia (Hyacinthaceae)
A small genus of true bulbs with only two species. Both species are variable. The bulbs grow at or near ground level with a basal rosette of leaves. The tubular flowers form a dense raceme. Great indoor plants in cold areas.

Veltheimia bracteata;
10-18", 'Forest Lily', variable flower color from pink to red; best grown in partial shade (limited stock):
$12.00

Watsonia (Iridaceae)
The 'Bugle Lily' with 52 species of fibrous covered corms. There are evergreen species. Great cut flowers and many do well in the garden. In their native habitat good flowering occurs after fires. Keeping the plants uncrowded insures regular bloom. Divide frequently.

*Watsonia aletroides;
14-46", 'Tubular Watsonia', long, narrow tubular blooms are red and slightly pendulous (very limited stock):
$2.50

Watsonia aletroides small pink;
17-24", a rare dwarf selection with pink flowers:
$3.25

*Watsonia borbonica ssp. ardernei;
45-70", pure white flowers
$2.75

Watsonia densiflora;
34-55", dense spike of open funnel shaped medium pink flowers (very limited stock):
$3.50

Watsonia humilis;
8-13", superb pot specimen with lovely pink flowers with deep pink edging:
$1.75

*Watsonia intermedia;
15-29", beautiful wide open, pale pink flushed with deeper pink on 2' plants (very limited stock):
$2.50

Watsonia laccata;
24-30", slightly pendulous, open-tubed pastel pink flowers with a deeper pink reverse (very limited supply) 
$3.00

Watsonia muirii;
11-21", dwarf species, short tubed pink flowers with wide flared throat (limited stock):
$2.75

*Watsonia marginata;
40-88", 'Fairy Watsonia', star shaped blooms are pale pink in color; does well in the garden; (limited stock):
$2.75

Watsonia meriana Pink;
32-48", large pale pink with purple tint and purple anthers (limited stock):
$2.75

Watsonia roseoalba;
6-14", old species name for the white form of W. humilis:
$2.75

Watsonia versfeldii;
30-38", rare species with purple-pink blossoms (very limited stock):
$3.50