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)
$2.75

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 Hybrid;
10-14", large, light lavender flowers held on strong stems, very nice:
$3.00

Babiana 'Jim's Choice'
7-14", this is my own hybrid selection with blossoms colored wine with purple shading and white blotches (limited stock):
$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:
$1.75

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

*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 villosa;
7-14", superb plant with deep pink-red to purplish red flowers:
$2.00

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):
$4.00

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 sparrmannii;
8-10", similar but smaller in size than F. alba, white with a single deep yellow blotch (very, very, limited stock):
$3.00

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 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 tristis;
25-33", 'Yellow Marsh Afrikaner', evening scented creamy-white flushed with some yellow:
$3.00

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 flaccida Yellow;
24-30", yellow flowers; very good for the garden (verylimited stock):
$3.00

*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):
$1.75

Ixia dubia form B;
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 polystachya;
24-28", pink to mauve, late blooming (limited stock)
$2.50

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 capensis;
5-9", fragrant with pale yellow flowers having green tips (very 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)
$2.75

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

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

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

Ornithogalum dubium orange;
3-12", 'Orange Chink', this selection has 1-1/2" orange flowers (limited stock):
$3.25

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):
$2.75

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):
$3.00

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 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 '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 violacea;
to 6", deep purple blooms, some of which are mottled with white (very limited supply)
$2.50

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

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 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 species white;
6-14", wonderful pure white flowers; does well in the garden and is a prolific cormel producer (limited stock):
$3.00

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 coccinea;
12-26", orange to orange red in color:
$2.50

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