corm has a solitary flexible leaf 4 to 6 feet 
long, 1 to 1/2 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. 
$20.00 per 100 $3.00 per 12 
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 1^2 
inches in diameter, borne on a slender, well 
branched stem 1 to 1/2 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. 
$ 26.00 per 100 $2.75 per 12 
NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM CONSPICUUS 
The Hoop Petticoat daffodil. Flowers a rich golden 
yellow, in form exactly described by its common 
name. Height 6 inches, with rush-like foliage, 
producing several flowers to a bulb and blooming 
continuously from mid-February into March. Likes 
a sandy peat soil and moisture while in growth. 
Rests in summer. Ideal in pots for household use, 
or to cheer an invalid. They are little gems, and 
far too seldom used. 
$10.00 per 100 $1.50 per 12 
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 
m 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 whe^'' leaves 
begin to turn yellow. Should be kept DRY and 
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