Bulbs for Winter-Flowering in the House — Continued 



Gloriosa — Climbing Lily 



GlorioSa — CUmbing LUy 



47-010 Superba. A splendid tender 

 climber very easy to grow in the 

 conservatory or greenhouse. Once 

 started, it grows rapidly to a height 

 of from sis to ten feet. The large, 

 gorgeous, Lily-like blooms are a 

 combination of bright yellow and 

 scarlet changing to a deep scarlet 

 self as they mature. Also a splendid 

 summer-flowering garden vine for 

 sheltered locations. Strong Tubers: 

 8Sc each; 3 for $2.25; 12 for $8.00. 



Lachenalia pendula superba 



Lachenalia 



Cape Cowslip 

 40-535 Pendula superba. An inter- 

 esting and attractive bulbous plant 

 from South Africa. Has pendulous 

 firecracker-like brilliant coral-red 

 blooms tipped with green and 

 purple. Splendid for indoor grow- 

 ing and ma}' be had in full bloom 

 by Christmas. Culture same as for 

 Freesia. 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00; 

 25 for $3.75. 



Leucocoryne ixioides odorata 



Leucocoryne 



Glory of the Sun 

 Ixioides odorata. An e.xcellent bulb- 

 ous plant for growing indoors. 

 Requires the same general growing 

 conditions as Freesias such as a 

 temperature of 55° to 65° F. Pro- 

 duces its lovely, large, star-shaped 

 blooms in February and March, 

 carrying 4 to 6 slightly fragrant, 

 light blue flowers with white mark- 

 ings in the center on strong, wiry, 

 12 inch stems. The blooms last for 

 3 to 4 weeks. 

 45-540 Top Size Bulbs: 3 for 40c; 



12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.25. 

 40-542 Jumbo Bulbs: 3 for SOc; 12 

 for $1.85; 25 for $3.50. 



Easter Lily 



Easter Lily 



Lilium Harrisi 



for Indoor Growing 



This is the beautiful Bermuda Easter 

 Lily which yearly is grown in tre- 

 mendous quantities for Easter decora- 

 tion. It is a vigorous grower with 

 very large, long trumpet-shaped, pure 

 white blooms. (September delivery.) 

 40-575 Extra Large Bulbs, 7 to Q in. 



circ. 60c each; 3 for $1.60; 12 for 



S6.00. 

 40-576 Mammoth Bulbs, 9 to 11 in. 



circ. $1.15 each; 3 for $3.00; 12 for 



$11.00. 



I 40-530 Ixid — African Com LUy 



These are half-hardy bulbs from 

 the Cape of Good Hope. They are 

 primarily for indoor culture but will 

 do equally well in a well-drained cold- 

 frame outdoors. The flowers are of 

 the most brilliant rich and varied 

 hues including yellow, pink, carmine, 

 orange, red, blue, scarlet, and white. 

 3 for 22c; 12 for 7Sc; 2S for $1.40; 

 100 for $5.00. 



Ornithogalum arabicum 



Ornithogalum 



40-840 Arabicum (Arabian Star of 

 Bethlehem) . This will give good 

 results if grown in any cool room. 

 A showy species with large white 

 flower petals and a black-green 

 center button. Grows 1 to 2 feet 

 tall. Exquisitely scented blooms. 

 Hardy outdoors with protection 

 where winters are not too severe. 

 3 for 30c; 12 for Sl.OO; 25 for $1.75. 



40-843 Thyrsoides {Darling Chinch- 

 erichee) . A very interesting South 

 African plant for forcing in pots or 

 pans during the winter. Each spike 

 carries 30 to 40 large, well-formed, 

 pure white flowers in a heaw 

 pointed truss. VA to 2 feet tall. 

 Extra Large Bulbs: 3 for 35c; 

 12 for S1.25; 25 for $2.00. 



40-844 Thyrsoides Doubfe. Resem- 

 bles a fine double Tuberose. A very 

 attractive cut flower. Extra Large 

 Bulbs. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 25 

 for $2.00. 



Sparaxis— '^"'"'^^'"''e'- 



40-880 Tecolote Mixed. Brilliantly 

 colored bulbous plants from the 

 Cape of Good Hope. Plant any 

 time from October to December 

 using rich Mght soU in the pots. 

 Also suited to outdoor growing in 

 the coldframe. 3 for 20c; 12 for 70c; 

 25 for $1.25. 



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Ornit/ioga/um arabicum is easily grown in any cool room of the house 



