KELLYDALE NURSERY

SEED LIST 2003/04

12 Kelly Road
Oratia
Auckland
New Zealand

Our first seed list 3 years ago was developed to satisfy the demand that has
built up from people living outside New Zealand since we went online with our
webpage. Unfortunately we can't export bulbs as yet, so we thought this
would enable visitors to our page who see things they would like and are then
frustrated because they can't have them, to raise their own bulbs from seed.

A slightly smaller list than last year as the climatic conditions this season have
not been conducive to a good seed set - some 72 species on offer this time.

This list is only available to overseas customers via the internet from our
webpage or by email. lt is not intended for New Zealand customers who can
buy bulbs.

The packets are all one price, so you will get more seeds per packet of the
common species than the rare ones. We only have very limited quantities of
some, so don't delay! We have enough seed of some species that we expect
to be able to supply everyone, but with others 10 packets might clean us out!

The base price is $4 New Zealand per packet and you will be charged in your
currency according to the exchange rate at the time of your order. Currently
this is approx $2.56 American, 1.45 Sterling, $3.45 Australian or 2.04 Euros
per packet plus postage at cost ( usually around the cost of 1 packet of seed).
As soon as your order is received we will work out the total including postage
and email you the information. DO NOT send any money until you hear
back from us. As soon as your cheque/cash/money order is received we will
post your seed.

Here is the list. In addition to the descriptions we have photos of most of the
bulbs at our webpage: http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~adpal

Please indicate alongside the name the number of packets you want and then
email the list back to us: adpal@ihug.co.nz All seed is clean and is in clearly
named individual packets.

Growing and flowering times are for southern hemisphere countries. Please
make the necessary adjustment if you live in the northern hemisphere. Also
note that all seed is collected from open pollinated flowers.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION Number of packets
required
BULBS

Albuca canadensis Attractive pendulous flowers

are yellow, striped green on stems that bear a
continuous succession over a long season, eventually
reaching about 1 metre tall. Late Sept-December.
(December 2003)
Allium neapolitanum 'Grandiflorum' Umbels
of striking white flowers in early spring. Grows to 50 cms.
Good for naturalising in sun or shade. Good for cutting. Sow
autumn. (November 2003)
Allium unifolium Very pretty bright rose-pink species
from North America, a slightly misleading name as it has more
than one leaf! Many flowered umbels on 30cm stems. Summer
dormant. New season's seed (December 2003)
Alophia drummondii Our best shot as to it's correct
name as there seems to be plenty of confusion. Small Irid
native to Texas. Blue flowers with darker blue central markings
on 10cm stems. Pretty. (February 2002)
Anomalesia cunonia Bright scarlet flowers are quite
striking. Easy to grow from seed. Flowers in early spring. New
season's seed (October 2003)
Anomatheca laxa The red form of this pretty little South
African. Has now been re-named Freesia laxa (December
2003)
Arum palaestinum Attractive arrow shaped green
foliage and very striking flowers with rich velvety purplish black
spathes. Grows well and is definitely a conversation piece.
New season's seed (January 2004)
Babiana pulchra Beautiful dwarf species which blooms
August-September. Flowers mauve-blue with dark markings at
the base of the petals. Sow autumn. (December 2003
Babiana rubro-cyanea Striking Babiana with cups of
royal blue with a crimson centre on 15-20cm stems August-
October. Likes plenty of moisture and will grow in a clay soil.
One of the best. New season's seed (November 2003)
Cypella herbertii Flowers variable often soft orange or
buff yellow. Not particularly showy but is a good background
plant providing welcome colour in summer. Best in part shade.
Eucomis pole-evansii A tall species with either green Sold Out
or sometimes almost purple leaves and in summer a spike of
greenish white flowers topped by a tuft of leaves.
Eucomis zambesiaca One of my favourites. Summer Sold Out
growing bulbs from Africa. The white flower stems above
attractive, tidy foliage are much neater than some of the other
Eucomis. Scented.
 Freesia alba A clean bright white, marked with gold
on e lower petal and some purple stripes in the throat. Easy.
New season's seed (December 2003)
Fritillaria davisii Deep chocolate brown, chequered.
(December 2003)
Geissorhiza aspera (secunda) Brilliant violet-blue
sequins. Multiplies well and is good in containers or the rock
garden. New season's seed (November 2003)
Gelasine elongata (syn. azurea) Quite tall and floppy
plant so needs to be planted amongst other things for support.
A lovely blue though. Blooms in mid summer.
Gladiolus carmineus Flowers early ( January ) just
before the foliage. A lovely rich pink colour.
Gladiolus tristis x Homoglossum huttonii a
cross between Homoglossum huttonii ( now Gladiolus
huttonii ) and Gladiolus tristis. Lovely colours, with the
night perfume of tristis. It's been done before, but not by
me! Used to be called Homoglads but we can't really do
that now that Homoglossum has been merged with
Gladiolus. This is seed from the second generation cross.
Sow in autumn. New season's seed (November 2003)
Gladiolus tristis A lovely yet easily grown
Gladiolus. Robust 60cm stems bear the delightful cream
to buff delicately marked flowers. Very fragrant at night.
Sept-October. New season's seed (November 2003)
Hesperantha woodii Not sure of the validity of this name
but it is a lovely summer flowering bulb with rich clear pink
flowers. Sow spring. (July 2003)
Hesperoxiphion peruvianum An interesting Irid
f from high elevations in the Peruvian Andes with bright
yellow flowers on tall 45cm stems in late summer/autumn.
Related to Cypella. New season's seed (April 2003)
Ixia curta Vigorous with many-flowered heads of large
bright orange flowers with orange centres. Very reliable.
New season's seed (December 2003). Sow in autumn
Lachenalia arbuthnotiae Robust spikes of very sweetly-
scented yellow flowers. One of the most desirable of the
Lachenalias which is also a long lasting cut flower. New
season's seed (December 2002) Sow in autumn.
Lachenalia elegans 10-30cm tall. Flowers sessile, urn-
shaped - mauve or purple with white tips. (October 2003)
Lachenalia liliflora Robust dense spikes of white
flowers, tipped lilac.Excellent performer in cultivation. Late
flowering, usually October.Sow autumn. (December 2003)
Lachenalia mutabilis A choice Lachenalia with
pale blue and yellow bell shaped flowers tipped with dark
brown. Top third of stem electric blue. Well drained soil. Sow in
autumn. (November 2003)
Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina Pretty flowers
of blue shading to purple at the tips. Up to 30cm. Sow in
autumn. Quite easy.
Lachenalia orchioides var. orchioides Sweetly
scented creamy-yellow flowers with green gibbosites. Good for
pot or garden culture. Sow in autumn
Lachenalia pallida A showy spike of creamy-yellow
flowers over plain green foliage. Sow in autumn. New season's
seed (November 2003)
Lachenalia pusilla One for the collector. A rosette of
prostrate leaves with several white flowers in the middle, also
at ground level. Unusual. (August 2003)
Lachenalia reflexa Nice in pots or as a garden
edging. Spikes of pale golden yellow flowers nestle in the
paired, rather stiff leaves. New season's seed (October 2003)
Lachenalia splendida Attractive and very floriferous.
Good in pots. A dark lilac colour, shading to pale lilac or white
at the base. ( November 2003)
Lapeirousia corymbosa For such a small bulb this
has incredibly large heads of exquisite flowers varying in
colour from pale to dark blue with attractive white markings.
Mid winter to spring. (December 2003)
Massonia sp. Quite small with a pair of heavily pustulate
dark green, purple spotted, leaves that lie flat on the surface of
the soil. In the centre of these leaves a compound pinkish
flower with very prominent stamens. Cute! New season's seed
(September 2003)
Melasphaerulea ramosa Produces delicate stems of
papery creamy-yellow flowers in late winter and early spring.
Prefers a warm, sheltered position. Increases well. Good cut
flower New season's seed (November 2003)
Moraea bellendenii Exquisitely marked lemon yellow
flowers. Rather tall and willowy, so benefits from support from
surrounding plants. (November 2003)
Moraea fugax yellow Delicate flowers, clear yellow.
Rather long floppy stems, so better amongst other plants
rather than as a specimen. Sow autumn ( December 2003)
Moraea setifolia Yet another name change by the
Botanists! This pretty little bulb was previously known as
Gynandriris setifolia. Pale mauve flowers with orange and
white nectar guides on 15cm stems. They only last half or day
or so but plenty in succession. Sow autumn. (December 2003)
Moraea villosa hybrids The beauty of these 'peacock
flowers' is unsurpassed. Mxd purple or blue to white shades
with a dazzling blue or green eye. 40cms. Good cut flower.
New season's seed (November 2003)
Moraea villosa mixed blues ( November 2003 )
Narcissus jonquilla The well known jonquil, easily
grown. Several strongly scented deep yellow flowers on each
stem in early spring. A lovely plant which we wouldn't be
without. (November 2003)
Onixotis triquetra Lovely bulb for moist situations, even
the edge of a pond. Long rolled green leaves & in Spring
spikes of handsome white flowers flushed pink. Good cut
flower. New season's seed (October 2003)
Ornithogalum thyrsoides The well known and loved
"Chinkerinchee". White flowers on stems up to 50cm.
Excellent cut flower. Sow autumn.
Pinellia tripartita Quietly attractive little aroid for semi-
shade with trifoliate leaves and narrow, hooded lime green
flowers. Soon forms good clump. Flowers in Spring.
Polyxena ensifolia Delightful rare dwarf bulb.Masses of
scented starry blue & white flwrs in the centre of a pair of
ground hugging leaves in Autumn. (October 2002)
Polyxena ensifolia white (September 2003)
Polyxena paucifolia Very new this one and looking
good. Dwarf (6 cm), two leaves and honey scented bright
cerise pink flowers. (August 2003)
Romulea citrina Lemon yellow flowers. Sow autumn.
( 2002)
Romulea monticola Quite dwarf with bright golden
yellow flowers. Sow autumn. New season's seed (September
2003)
Romulea saldanhensis Low growing, with bright yellow
flowers with a darker gold centre appearing in September. Just
right for that sunny pocket in the rock garden etc. New
season's seed (November 2003)
Romulea tabularis Low growing plant with narrow
grassy foliage and pretty little blue and white flowers with a
golden yellow centre in abundance in August/September.
Sunny position. ( October 2003 )
Scilla hohenackeri A most sttractive and vigorous Scilla
with pretty blue hanging pagoda like flowers on a stem up to
15cm tall. New season's seed (October 2003)
Scilla natalensis Produce in early spring, flower spikes
which slowly elongate to about 1 metre with a continuous
display of soft blue stars.
Scilla peruviana Mediterranean species. Bulbs produce
rosettes of broad leaves 25-35cm long & large multi-flowered
heads of blue flowers. Spring. Sun or part shade. New
season's seed (November 2003)
Scilla peruviana 'Alba' As above but with very
attractive pure white flowers. New season's seed (November
2003)
Scilla ramburei This charming native of Spain &
Portugal is like a more robust Scilla verna with somewhat
flattened flower heads. New season's seed ( December 2002)
Sparaxis elegans Bright orange flowers with
precise black and yellow markings in the centre.
(November 2003)
Sparaxis grandiflora mxd. From purple through to white
(November 2003)
Tigridia pavonia yellow This one is golden yellow
heavily spotted with red in the centre. Sow all Tigridias in early
spring
Tigridia pavonia scarlet Scarlet with yellow and red
spotted centres
Tigridia pavonia white Large, glistening white flowers
beautifully marked with pale lemon yellow in February.
Triteleia ixioides Attractive heads of yellow, grey striped
flowers on stems 20-40cm tall. (December 2003)
Tritonia squalida Soft shell pink flowers with almost
transparent edges. October flowering. Open sunny position in
well drained soil. Unusual and stylish. (December 2003)
Wachendorfia thyrsiflora Tall to at least a metre.
Showy golden yellow flowers in summer. Evergreen. Sow
autumn. Good for a damp spot. (December 2003)
NON BULBS
Alberta magna Natal Flame Bush. Striking
evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and long-
lasting scarlet flowers. Photo at:
http://www.museums.org.za/bio/plants/rubiaceae/alberta.htm
Euphorbia mellifera Forms a handsome rounded
shrub, up to 2 metres tall with attractive vibrant apple-
green evergreen foliage and honey scented small yellow
flowers. (January 2004)
Hosta venusta One of the smallest Hostas only
10cm tall. Shiny dark green leaves on a low growing plant.
Flowers quite large and showy, held well clear of the
leaves, violet. Shade or part sun. Also makes a good pot
plant.
Kennedya macrophylla Vigorous Australian climber or
groundcover with masses of satiny-red flowers in spring.
Needs almost frost free climate or grow in a glasshouse. Photo
at http://www.anbg.gov.au/images/photo_cd/fabaceae/
Platycodon 'Apoyama' Truly amazing this one - very
dwarf but with enormous deep blue umbrella like flowers in
succession. Perennial.
Semiaquilegia ecalcarata (November 2003)
Xeronema callistemon The Poor Knights Lily from New
Zealand. Spectacular scarlet bottle brush like flowers over stiiff
green clumps of sword shaped foliage. (December 2003)

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