corm has a solitary flexible leaf 4 to 6 feet 
long, 1 to I /2 inches broad at the base and 
tapering to a point. Best to plant where it 
can be left undisturbed for several years. Soon 
makes large clumps that produce many flower 
stems. The large, bright yellow flowers are 
borne on the end of 3 to 4 foot slender stems 
and have a strong, pleasing, rather unusual 
fragrance. Shape and appearance of flower 
somewhat resembles an English flag. Cuts 
nicely. Individual flowers last from 2 to 3 
days and open in succession, even when cut. 
Hardiness is unknown, but probably will be 
useful out of doors only in the milder cli¬ 
mates. Corms can be moved only while the 
plant is in full bloom and must be treated as 
LIVE PLANTS. Blooms in late winter. De¬ 
livery in late winter. 
$10.00 per 100 
M. tristis 
Newly introduced from the Cape District. 
Will be useful mostly in rock gardens and 
pots, and is desirable for the very unusual 
color of the flowers. Blossoms are 1 to H /2 
inches in diameter, borne on a slender, well 
branched stem 1 to l/ 2 feet tall and are a 
striking combination of olive-green and grey 
with a small yellow, violet-edged blotch at 
the base of the outer segments. Blooms in 
spring. 
$10.00 per 100 
NERINE 
Very striking group of plants from South Africa 
belonging to the Amaryllis family. All bloom in 
late summer or fall, some with the foliage, others 
before it appears. All are easily grown indoors 
in pots, but can be grown in the open only in 
climates nearly free from frost. 
They do best in a rich sandy loam with plenty of 
humus. Water should be applied sparingly when 
growth starts and heavily after foliage is well 
developed. Gradually withdraw water when leaves 
begin to turn yellow. Should be kept DRY and 
WARM after foliage dies until growth starts again. 
Blooms best if kept cool at night and given plenty 
of light and air during day. Flowers are fine for 
cutting. Bulbs should be covered only to the neck 
and can be left in the pot for several years Best 
to remove old soil to bottom of bulb and add tresn 
each year about time growth starts. Good drainage 
essential. 
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