C. nobilis hybrids. Flowers range from light to dark orange red. Higher 
because we have fewer. $10 to $15 each. 
C. Zimmerman hybrids. This is claimed by the originator to be the best 
strain and is certainly the best American strain. They are the best we have 
ever seen anywhere. They show more of the Miniata traits in the more pointed 
leaves and the delicate flower colors than do the European hybrids. Small 
plants, 2 years old or more $1.00 each. Larger, from 4" pots, $1.50 each. 
We can ship the latter in the pots, by express, at your expense if you request 
it. It is worth the added cost. Or will ship loose rooted, prepaid. When 
received shift to 6" or larger pots. 
Important. Our Olivia hybrids are not marked as to color, size of flower 
etc. We cannot furnish a specified color before blooming. If desired we will 
mark one and ship while in bloom. This adds to our expense, requires a larger 
package, etc., hence we add $2.50 to prices of all hybrids. 
Guarantee. If you get a Olivia' hybrid that you do not like, or consider of 
inferior quality return it and we will send another. Send us enough to pay 
postage on another plant. Returned plants must be undamaged. Return within 
one year. 
Cooperias are closely allied to Zephyranthes and may be handled the same 
way. C. pedunculata makes a 2" bulb with a long neck and should be planted 
about 4" deep. In the- colder climates they should be dug and stored in 
the fall like Zephyranthes or Gladiolus but in the south they may be left in 
ground. If planted 6" to 8" deep they would no doubt be hardy in Southern 
Ohio, etc. They are natives of a dry climate. Their lovely white flowers are 
a conspicious feature of the landscape after every shower in some parts of 
Texas. 
Cooperia pedunculata. 25 c. 
Crinums should be freely used in all southern gardens. They are especially 
valuable in landscaping around trees and among shrubs. Most of the bulbs 
are very large weighing even up to 6 lbs. or more tho the average is under 2 lbs. 
The flowers of most species are lily shaped. In fact many refer to them 
as “Crinum Lilies,” tho the flowers are borne in umbels like all Amaryllids. 
They combine beauty with the rich tropical appearance of the plant and some 
fragrance. 
Altho very large for pots they can be so grown but we do not advise them 
for general pot use, but rather for the specialist. In the north dig and winter 
roots in dry soil in buckets in the basement or dry like glads. Northern 
gardens could have them by this method and an even easier method is plausible. 
We have known equally tender plants to be carried over safely in the garden by 
a protecting heap of brush, twigs and leaves. “Lay it on, thick.” You call 
place a thin layer of earth on first for extra precaution. While some Crinums 
bloom only once a season many will bloom several times if dried a little then 
watered liberally. 
We have probably grown more Crinum hybrids than anyone else. We 
have introduced three of these, of which Cecil Houdyshel is widely popular. 
Others are coming on. 
Crinum Americanum. This was sent here from Mississippi and is no 
doubt a form of this species tho not the one that grows so abundantly in south 
eastern swamps. That variety does not succeed in this dry climate. This one 
does. The lovely white flowers are tinted pink and have narrow, long petals. 
Bulb increases rapidly by stolons. Give plenty water. $1.00. 
Crinum asiaticum. A grand tropical appearing plant up to 6 ft. if grown 
in slight shade. Does well tho in full sun. Huge umbels of large, pure white 
flowers, with very long, narrow petals like a Spider Lily and stiff, erect leaves. 
A good winter bloomer with some flowers in summer. Bulbs grow to immense 
size, weighing several pounds, thus adding to our mailing expense. Smallest 
blooming size, $2.50, Medium $3.50. Largest, $4.50. 
Crinum capense alba. White, resembles an Easter Lily. Hardy. 50c. 
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