forming on top of stems, 15-18 inches tall. Flower, as in 
illustration, is of soft apricot with salmon glow when first 
opening, then changes to deep salmon at maturity, and lasts 
two weeks or more. A truly elegant flower for cutting, a 
match for orchids in quality. Dormant roots until middle of 
May, 50c each, 3 for $1.25; potted plants, 65c each. 
AFRICAN LIONS TAIL. This grows much like a large 
Salvia but is shrubby with narrow leaves, the long branches 
bearing whorls of deep orange yellow fuzzy flowers in late 
September-October of unusual beauty. They make original 
cut flowers and the plants may be taken up over winter and 
stored frost free in a basement as they become more pleasing 
year after year. Need sunny warm locations. 50c each. Extra 
large $1.00 and $1.50. Large ones grow to 4 ft. tall. 
BROMELIADS. Cup of the Incas. From Bolivia and Peru, 
are unusual house plants of hardy texture, able to resist the 
dryness of air indoors. They make handsome specimens of 
great beauty, and yet are easily grown. Lovely plants raised 
from seed collected in their native country by a special 
expedition in 1936, are now offered here for the first time, 
and will be novelties of much charm and distinction. They 
include various species, such as Pitcairnea, Puya, Billgia and 
other undetermined species. Strong plants from 3-inch pots, 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
NIERE.MBERGIA HIPPOMANICA. Cup-Flower. A dainty 
little bush-like plant with fine almost hair-like foliage on 
slender branches, and bearing masses of cup-formed flow¬ 
ers of deep lavender color during the summer season. Thrives 
best in loose soils in sunny locations. This novelty has won 
many awards of merit abroad and is now offered for first 
time here. Strong young plants from pots 25c each, will flower 
freely. 
PHYLLOCACTUS QUEEN VICTORIA. A thornless smooth 
leaved cactus that covers itself during the spring months with 
light pink almost water-lily like flowers. Truly the gentlest 
member of the cactus family and a gorgeous easily grown 
house plant that never fails to please those who do admire 
beauty in indoor plants. Fine specimens now only 75c. 
PRINCESSE FLOWER. A new garden flower and pot plant 
from Brazil with velvety beautiful foliage of unusual charm 
and producing in late summer intense deep blue flowers of 
startling texture. This really exotic shrub must have a sunny 
sheltered spot with ample water in hot weather, in late fall it 
is to be taken up and stored for the winter in a frost free 
room. It will grow 3 to 4 ft. high and bloom over a long period 
of time. A real treat for those who treasure beauty and 
elegance in the plant world. Strong well grown plants, 75c ea. 
BIRD OF PARADISE. Small deciduous tree with fern-like 
foliage for hot dry locations; flowers in clusters bright yellow 
with long scarlet stamens of startling effect; very novel. 
$1.50 each. 
PINK CALLA LILY (Richardia Rehmannii). This rare 
South African plant is now grown by us and provides a most 
interesting new flower for those who seek rare beauty. The 
plant is smaller than the old Calla, also the flower seldom 
reaching more than 15 inches tall, very neat but of variable 
intensity in its pink color. Needs a warm location in full sun. 
$1.00 each for 3-year bulbs or plants; by mail, $1.25. 
DWARF BABY CALLA. A very low compact growing sort 
with miniature white flowers of great charm and elegance. 
Neat for garden planting or as a house plant, a dainty cut 
flower as well. 75c each for strong potted specimens. 
TIGRIDIA. Mexican day lily or shell flower, is grown by 
us in separate colors. White, light pink, rose, orange, yellow 
and scarlet. It demands rich soil, ample water and full sun 
and merits a conspicuous location, for display of the blooms 
in the garden effect. Flowers often attain 6 inches diameter, 
produced from July to frost. Bulbs, 6 for 50c. 
PERSIAN BUTTERCUPS. A bulbous plant of new im¬ 
proved large flowering type. Grown in limited quantity, 
ready for planting out in early March. These demand rich 
soil and sunny location and will flower in May and June. 
Flowers resemble pompon dahlias in color ranging from white, 
cream, yellow, orange, salmon and scarlet to crimson. This is 
perhaps the finest cut flower for the garden to bloom in the 
late spring and early summer, and are to be spaced 12 inches 
apart. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50. 
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