VALLOTA (Scarborough Lily) 
PURPUREA. A native of South Africa and one of 
the most attractive of the Amaryllis family. Many 
flowers of bright red color. Same culture as 
Amaryllis. Very scarce. Each, .75; dozen, 7.50. 
VINES AND CLIMBERS 
(Tuberous Rooted) 
ANTIGONON (Queen’s Wreath) Leptopus. A tuber' 
ous rooted climbing vine bearing coral pink flowers 
in great profusion during the late summer and early 
fall months. Requires full sun and the warmer the 
better. Strong tubers. Each, .30; dozen, 3.00. 
APIOS Tuberosa (Tuberous-rooted Wisteria). Clus' 
ters of rich deep purple flowers which have a de¬ 
licious violet fragrance. Good for Trellises. Each, 
15; dozen, 1.50. 
ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus (Lace Fern). Delicate 
lace-like foliage, lasting for several weeks after cut¬ 
ting. Ideal as house plant. Each, .15; dozen, 1.50. 
ASPARAGUS sprenderi (Emerald Feather Fern). 
Feathery sprays, 3 to 4 feet long. Excellent for 
hanging baskets or window boxes. Each, .15; dozen, 
1.50. 
BOUSSINGAULTIA (Madeira Vine) Baselloides. 
Rapid growing vine; heart shaped leaves of light 
green with racemes of feathery flowers, delightfully 
fragrant. Commonly called “Mignonette Vine.’’ 
Each, .15; dozen, 1.50. 
DIOSCOREA (Cinnamon Vine) Batatas. A rapid 
growing summer climber with bright green glossy 
foliage and spikes of cinnamon-scented white flow¬ 
ers. This is the Yam of commerce. Each, .15; 
dozen, 1.50. 
MYRSIOHYLLUM asparagoides (Smilax). Graceful 
climber for greenhouse or conservatory. Indispens¬ 
able for banquets and floral decorations. Each, .15; 
dozen, 1.50. 
COLLECTION. One each of the above for 1.00. 
WACHENDORFFIA 
THYRSIFLORA. Evergreen plant of the Lily family. 
Flowers yellow and russet, star-shaped, on tall stems. 
Foliage Tigridia-like, in dense clumps. Thrives in 
any moist situation. Each, 1.00; dozen, 10.00. 
XANTHOSOMA 
Sub-tropical aroid of great beauty. They are hardy 
in the lower south, and make attractive plants for 
summer bedding in the northern states. Decorative 
for their foliage only. Require a rich soil. 
BATAVIENSE. Dark green leaves, with veins and 
ribs showing purple on under surfaces. Each, 1.00; 
dozen, 10.00. 
MARSHALLI. Quick grower. Green leaves, dark 
stems. Each, 50; dozen, 5.00. 
SAGITTIFOLIUM. Large leaves of pale green. Good 
border plant. Each, .75; dozen, 7.50. 
TRILOBA. Plain green leaves and green stems. Leaves 
three-lobed. Distinct variety. Each, .75; dozen, 
7.50. 
ZANTEDESCHIA (Calla Lily) 
The so-called Richardia or Calla Lilies strictly speak¬ 
ing are all “Zantedeschia’’ after Francisco Zantedeschi, 
an Italian botonist. The only true “Calla’’ is C. 
Palustris, a native species of some of the eastern 
states. 
These desirable plants are of easy culture, and can 
be used with good effect for outdoor planting, in mild 
climates, or are suitable for potted plants. 
AETHIOPICA (Lily of the Nile). White, large. 
Each, .25; dozen, 2.50. 
ALBO-MACULATA. Ivory-white. Arrow-shaped 
leaves, spotted white. Each, .30; dozen, 3.00. 
ELLIOTTIANA (Yellow Calla). Rich golden yellow 
flowers. Each, .3 5; dozen, 3.50. 
REHMANNI (Pink Calla). Low growing. Flowers, 
rose pink. Each, 1.00; dozen, 10.00. 
ZEPHYRANTHES 
Dwarf bulbous flowers suitable for the rock garden. 
They come in two distinct types. Goblet shaped, 
called Summer Crocus, and funnel-shaped, called Fairy 
Lily or sometimes Rain Lily, as they often bloom soon 
after a rain. 
AJAX (Crocus Type). Golden yellow. Each, .25; 
dozen, 2.50. 
ATAMASCO (Lily Type). White. Each, 20; dozen, 
2.00. 
CANDIDA (Crocus Type). White. Each, .05; dozen, 
.50. 
CARINATA (Lily Type). Rosy-pink. Each, .10; 
dozen, 1.00. 
LONGIFOLIA (Crocus Type). Yellow-bronze. Each, 
.30; dozen, 3.00. 
ROSEA (Crocus Type). Rose-pink. Each, .25; dozen, 
2.50. 
TEXANA (Crocus Type). Golden yellow inside, cop¬ 
per bronze outside. Each, .20; dozen, 2.00. 
TREATIAE (Lily Type). Pure white, turning pink 
with age. Each, .10; dozen, 1.00. 
COLLECTION: 1 each, labeled separately, 1.00. 
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