GIANT AMERICAN 
Hybrid Amaryllis 
Lovely colors in shades of red and 
stripes. Use good potting soil. Plant 
in pots 2 inches more in diameter than 
the bulbs, one-third of the bulb should 
be left above the top of the soil. Until 
growth starts they need very little 
water, but they are heavy feeders and 
when roots start, liquid fertilizer or 
some other top dressing may be used. 
After blooming, bulbs should be dried 
off gradually and stored. Repot the 
following year. We offer fine large sure- 
to-bloom bulbs. each. 
Dear Sirs: The Amaryllis bulb is, 
without exception, the finest I have 
ever seen. Mrs. Etta F. Deitz, Fayette 
Co., W. Va., June 22, 1936. 
Dear Sirs: I received the Achi- 
mene plants in fine condition and 
donT think they stopped growing. 
Mrs. D. L. Sharreet, Sullivan Co., 
Tenn., June 27, 1936. 
ACHIMENE 
"MAGIC FLOWER" 
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL 
Special attention is called to the rare and 
beautiful bulbous plant producing freely the 
lovely showy flowers as represented in the 
engraving. Found in Mexico and known in 
Botany as Achimene Grandiflora. It belongs 
to the Gesneraceae, and is a near relative to 
Gesneria and Gloxinia. The plants are spread- 
ing, grow Sin. high and develope the flowers 
in graceful profusion all Summer. The purple 
flowering bulbs are worm-like, the white and 
blue are more rounded. They thrive in partial 
shade and keep well over winter when taken 
up and kept in a dry place free from freezing. 
These delightfully attractive,easily grown 
plants are a source of much pleasure in porch 
boxes or pots for decorating the “leisure" sit¬ 
ting room. The foliage is a rich green and is 
very attractive. We offer these bulbs in pur¬ 
ple, blue and white. 10^ each, 3 for 25j^. 
Purple King, a beautiful rich deep purple. Very charming. lOj^ each, 3 for 25jzf. 
Magnifica, lovely violet blue, extra choice; most attractive. 10^ each, 3 for 25i^. 
Purity, large pure white, very djesirable for pots or beds. lO*^ each, 3 for 25^. 
Zephyranthes, Zephyr Flower or Fairy Lily 
Small bulbs producing low plants with grassy foliage. Will grow and do well in beds 
or pots. Bloom in Spring and Summer. In the South they often bloom several times dur¬ 
ing a season; farther North only one time. Very lovely. 
Candida, glossy white flowers. Rosea, large rose colored. 10^ each, $1.00 per dozen. 
The Beautiful Guernsey Lily 
Intriguing and artistic. The beautiful rosy-red flowers appear upon tall stems in 
early Fall. The grass-like foliage makes its appearance after the blooming period and 
remains green all Winter. Plant bulbs in late Spring. A vase of Guernsey Lilies and 
Pearl Tuberoses makes a handsome table decoration. Bulbs 20j^ each, 3 for 50;^. 
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