THE SHELL FLOWERS 
Blossoms like brightly lighted triangular 
winged shells, such as might be found, but prob¬ 
ably never are, along the coral strand of some 
southern sea. All grow readily from seeds, and if 
started early, will often flower first' year. The 
bulbs, except Libertia, may be packed in sandy 
soil and carried over winter in the cellar. One 
particular virtue of the Shell Flowers is their 
long, almost ever-blooming habit. 
CYPELLA PLATENSIS—erbx20. Pretty pale 
blue flowers above plaited leaves. Pkt. 20c: spec, 
pkg. 50c. 
CYPELLA HERBERTI—erbx20. The flowers are 
like smaller fantastic Tigridias, a blend of tan, 
old gold and brown. Very lovely. Pkt. 20c; spec, 
pkg. 50c. F 
CYPELLA PLTJMBEA—erbx36. A rare and free 
blooming species with steel-blue flowers, tinged 
buff. Pkt. 20c; spec. pkg. 50c. 
SALPINGOSTYLIS COELESTINA—erbxl6. The 
long-lost Celestial Ixia of Bartram, but recently 
re-discovered. Rather large flowers of royal blue- 
purple, no markings. Pkt. 25c. 
EUSTYLIS PURPUREA—rbx20. Violet wings, 
with shell center of tawny brown, mahogany 
marbled. Standards gold-patched. Pkt. 25c. 
LIBERTIA IXIOIDES—ebhth24. Enamel white 
flowers, with pale yellow stamens, in dense pan¬ 
icles. An excellent pot plant. Pkt. 20c; spec, 
pkg. 50c. 
LIBERTIA GRANDIFLORA—ebhth36. A splen¬ 
did Irid with waxy white flowers and shining 
dark green foliage. Grow in frames north of 
Washington. Fibrous roots. Pkt. 20c; sp. pkg. 50c. 
HERBERTIA COERULEA—rbhlG. A pretty Irid 
with violet blue flowers, white-patched. Pkt. 25c. 
HEXAGLOTTIS LONGIFOLIA — rbhtxl8. An 
African Irid with dainty bright yellow flowers, 
in appearance between Tigridia and Iris, but give 
Ixia culture. Pkt. 15c; spec. pkg. 35c. 
NEMASTYLIS ACUTA — erbyl6. Bright blue 
blossoms with heraldic markings of gold and vel¬ 
vet black. Often called Blue Tigridia. Good. Pkt. 
10c; spec. pkg. 25c; % oz. 40c. 
HOMERIA COLLINA AURANTIACA _ 
erbhtx20. Very showy salmon orange flowers 
with scarlet flushings. Blooms quickly. Easy and 
good. Pkt. 15c; spec. pkg. 35c; % oz. 50c. 
OFFER 39A5—One pkt. each of above for $2.00. 
MONTBRETIA HYBRIDS 
The Montbretias lie between Gladiolus and 
Freesia, but are hardier than either, and may be 
left in the ground over winter to Philadelphia. 
Above, store the bulbs. Fine for border clumps. 
Long-blooming. ebh24. Pkt. 25c. 
CYRTANTHUS OR IFAFA LILY 
Drooping clusters of handsome tubular flowers 
in “sealing-wax” colorings (and texture), chrome 
yellow, tawny buff and cinnabar to orange scar¬ 
let and crimson. Rare. A fine pot plant, given 
Amaryllis treatment. Easy from seed, decidedly 
distinctive, and altogether very good. ehtzw20. 
Pkt. 25c; spec. pkg. 60c. 
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