varieties) Moorei, Scabrum, Giganteum,—Medium 
to large size bulbs as available, 50c to $1.00 and 
up, depending on size. 
The most colorful species are C. Zeylanicum 
(milk and wine lily), and Crinum Scabrum, the 
former known and grown all over the South. It 
has broad rose-purple stripes on white petals and 
when wide open the dowel’s resemble a fine Amaryl¬ 
lis. C. Scabrum is somewhat similar, but the stripes 
are a deep red. Moorei is a self light pink, re¬ 
quiring shade. Americanum is an aquatic bulb 
with fine white flowers. Kirkii, Kunthianum, 
Erubescens, Virginicum, Longfolium and Cam- 
panulatum are more or less similar types of the 
“milk and wine” lily, with varying light stripes 
of pink and red on white petals. Crinum Asiati- 
cum is a bold plant for sub-tropical landscaping, 
as is C. Amabile, both of which make very large 
bulbs. In both the petals are linear, and they 
are white in Asiaticum, and purple striped in 
Amabile. 
Amarcrinum Howardii is an exceptional plant, 
making large bulbs, and sending up vigorous spikes 
with large umbels of light pink blossoms, like 
those of its Belladonna parent, and having the 
same rich perfume, while the foliage is like a 
crinum, except it is somewhat deciduous in winter. 
Medium bulbs, $2.00 each. The Amarcrinum was 
created by Fred H. Howard in California about 
1912. The same cross was made in Europe by Dr. 
Attilio Ragionieri of Italy at about that time. 
Crinum Powellii and Longfolium are partly 
hardy with protection as far north as St. Louis. 
Prices of other Crinum hybrids: Ellen Bcsan- 
quet, Cecil Houdyshel, 50c small, to $1.50 each 
for blooming bulbs. r ihe supply of some varieties 
is very limited. 
Amaryllis Relatives 
Hippeastrum equestre: The “Florida red Amaryl¬ 
lis”. This is the most popular and widespread 
of the Hippeastrum species. It is found in dcor- 
yards all over the lower South and throughout 
Florida. Some botanists call it H. puniceum. 
The flower is orange scarlet with a yellow throat, 
and it is very cheerful. It grows with no atten¬ 
tion and should not have fertilizer or much culti¬ 
vation for best results. The bulbs run from IV 2 
to 2 V 2 inches for blooming size. Price 20c each, 
6 for $1.00. 
Hippeastrum equestre, flore pleno, double flow¬ 
ered type. This is an interesting type, fine as 
a cut flower, but not as vigorous-growing as the 
true equestre. r lhe flower is a really double- 
frilled small Amaryllis of orange red color, 
quite charming. Price 50c each. 
Hippeastrum rutilum fulgidum: This is an in¬ 
teresting type of the species rutilum, found mixed 
with equestre in Florida plantings. It usually 
has four blossoms to a spike, and the color is 
more scarlet orange than in the equestre. The 
flower is very attractive in combination and in 
contrast with the equestre. The foliage is differ¬ 
ent, being low-lying and fiat. The bulb is not 
quite so vigorous, but needs little care. 
Hippeastrum Johnsonii: This is the oldest hy¬ 
brid Amaryllis, reputedly created in 1790 or so by 
the crossing of H. vittatum and H. reginae. It 
is closest to H. reginae in shape and color, but 
a darker red. It is a long trumpet type, w.th a 
white stripe down the center of each petal. It 
will grow anywhere, and can be flowered year after 
year in pots. While not as striking as the later 
hybrids, its uniformity and reliability and ease 
of culture all give it a high ranking among the 
cultivated Amaryllids. Many families in the north 
have had a bulb or pot of Johnson Lily for de¬ 
cades. Price, 25c each. 
Hippeastrum advenum variety: This is an in¬ 
teresting member of the small-flowered group cf 
Amaryllis, (Hippeastrums) from Chile. The flow¬ 
ers come in the late summer, before the leaves 
start, and are on vigorous stems a foot tall or 
more. They cut well and are very dainty. The 
bulbs are up to 2 J ,4 inches in diameter and have 
a long neck. They should be planted deeply, and 
will be hardy where they do- not freeze. Price 
25c each. The blooms are ox-blood red in color. 
Hippeastrum advenum variety, same as above, 
but tho flowers are a delightful pink-rose color. 
Price 50c each. Supply limited. 
Hippeastrum rutilum, H. reticulatum var. Striati- 
folium, H. pratense and H. aulicum are also in 
our commercial collection and will be offered when 
available. We have an interesting salmon species, 
H. rutilum, var. crocatum. 
Chlidanthus fragrans: This is an exotic-appearing 
yellow-flowered Ameryllid from Argentina, that 
can be handled in the north as gladiolus bulbs 
are. It will bloom soon after planting in vhe 
spring. After ripening the foliage in the fall, 
the bulbs should be dug and stored. This will 
apply even in the South, as during a wet winter, 
the bulbs will tend to rot in the ground. Price, 
20c each. 
Cooperia: This genus of two species, pe- 
duncuiata and Drummondii is found in and 
around Texas. The blooms are similar tc* Zephyr- 
anthes, and have been crossed with Zephyranthes 
in India. C. pedunculata is by far the better 
species, having fine glaucous green leaves and a 
handsome white flower, shading to pink as it 
ages. The bulbs are called Texas rain lilies, as 
they bloom in spring and summer after every 
ram. They are quite large and have a long 
neck. They look directly upward in flower. C. 
Drummondii is a smaller and interesting species 
with slender foliage. The color is pinkish white. 
Prices: C. pedunculata 20c each; C. Drummondii, 
25c each. 
Cyrtanthus: A fine genus of South African 
bulbs, something like Zephyranthes in foliage, but 
with tubular flowers in an umbel. We have a few 
mixed species available at 50c per bulb. The 
bulbs are small. When better known these bulbs 
will become very popular. 
Clivia Miniata hybrids: These are the spring 
flower show specialties of sensational color and at¬ 
tractiveness. They are semi-bulbous plants, with 
handsome Amaryllis-like leaves that are evergreen 
and the blooms in clusters of red-orange and yellow 
or cream-colored flowers. The umbels are huge 
in old plants and several offsets may bloom in 
the same pot with the parent. We offer strong 
seedlings in 3, 4 or 5 inch pots, $1.00 to $2.00, 
and strong flowering size plants, $5.00 each. 
These last are in 6 to 8 inch pots. The culture is 
simple, and the plants like only a few things, a 
medium rich, well drained soil, plenty of shade, 
and some liquid manure during the growing sea¬ 
son. Sunlight will burn the leaves. Prices of 
selected fanciers plants, chosen for bloom types, 
on request. 
Amaryllis Belladonna: This is the famous Bella¬ 
donna lily, known for 200 years in gardens in 
Europe and America. It comes from the Cape of 
Good Hcpe and is the true deciduous Amaryllis. 
It blooms with a beautiful pink umbel on a strong 
stem in late summer before the leaves appear. It 
requires drying off to bloom well. Bulbs some¬ 
times take a year to establish themselves before 
blooming when transplanted. Has one of the 
most delightful flower perfumes of all. Sound 
bulbs, 50c each. Varieties, A. Belladonna major, 
75c; A. Belladonna minor, 75c. 
Eucharis grandiflora (Amazonica) : This is a 
greenhouse plant de luxe, producing in early 
spring spikes of crystal white flowers on tall 
stems from clusters of green leaves. The bulbs 
require rich, sweet soil, and good drainage, and 
do best established in pots. They will bloom in 
the ground in warm climates if given a suitable 
location. They require almost complete shade. The 
sun will burn the leaves. The flowers come in 
the late winter season when blooming bulbs are 
scarce. The culture is easy, and moisture and 
warmth are the main needs. Price 50c each, strong 
bulbs. 
Haemanthus multiflorus: This is an interesting 
and exotic bulb from South Africa which has 
proved admirably suited to Florida. The bloom 
appears with the leaves in May. The bulbs grow 
well in sandy soil. The flowers are a blood red c/r 
scarlet color, hence the name, Haemanthus, 
“Blood Lily”. The flowers come in a dense umbel 
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