TRITONIA. Cormous South African perennials, closely related to Ixia. They quickly form dense clumps. Narrow fans of flattened, often sickle shaped leaves are produced in the fall. These are followed in mid to late spring by spikes of brightly colored, 6-parted blossoms, tubular at the base and cup shaped to widely spreading above. They are fine subjects for pot culture. Sun, most soils, moderate watering while in growth and bloom, little or none after the foliage withers in summer. Hardy to around 15^oF.

crocata. Flame freesia. Plants of this species grow 1-2' tall and have narrow bright green leaves. The cupped, upfacing blossoms are 1" or more broad at the face and variously colored. Flowers of ‘Princess Beatrix’ are painted brilliant orange, while those of ‘White Glory’ are white tinged with pink. Seeds of a spectacular seed strain, ‘Charles Puddles’, were received a few years ago from Don Mann in England. Colors range from pale to bright pinks to apricot and deeper orange shades, often with contrasting centers. Two recent reselections from this group are ‘Flaming Fancy’, with fluorescent orange pink flowers, and ‘Salmon Beauty’, with soft salmon-colored flowers.

hyalina. Plants of this species are smaller, usually under 1' tall, and bear nearly sickle shaped leaves. The blossoms are about 1" broad, painted bright orange with a large transparent spot at the base of each segment.