Ismene Calathina (Sec /ta?e 116/ 
Amaryllis Formosissima 
Hyacinthus Candicans (See page 116) 
ACIDANTHERA 
Bicolor I5c each; $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
Valuable summer-flowering bulbs, each stalk having from 4 to 8 beau¬ 
tiful, creamy white, fragrant flowers, with a purple-maroon blotch at the 
base of the petals. 
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AGAPANTHUS 
Umbellatus (Dormant roots) 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 
Blue Lily-of-the-Nile. A splendid ornamental plant, bearing in August 
and September, clusters of bright blue flowers on long stems, standing 
well above the foliage. Excellent when planted in pots or tubs for lawn, 
pool or piazza decoration. Growing plants in pots are offered in our 
Hardy Plant Catalog. Dormant roots which commence growth at once. 
ANEMONE 
These popular flowers of French origin are exceedingly brilliant when in 
flower and excellent for cutting. They like to be planted about 6 inches 
deep in a cool, moist, but well-drained soil. Will establish without any 
trouble and remain for years. For northern states we advocate early spring 
planting, for the southern section of the country, fall planting is best. Cover 
in winter with strawy manure. 
AMARYLLIS 
'‘‘Hippeastrum, Giant Hybrids 
There is nothing that will give the amateur greater pleasure for growing 
m the house than these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily 
managed. The strain we offer is the finest; strong bulbs throwing vig¬ 
orous stems with 4 to 6 gigantic blooms of the most perfect form, rang¬ 
ing in color from pure white grounds with varied markings of rose, red 
and crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson and bright red 
We can supply from November until April bulbs guaranteed to bloom. 
White and Pink Stripes Deep Scarlet Fiery Red Each $1.50 
Absolutely Pure White Each $3.75 
Mixed, All Colors Each 65c; 12 $6.50 
*Halli (Lycoris squamigera) 60c each; $6.00 per 12 
Produces in earfy spring attractive green foliage which grows until July 
when it ripens and disappears. About a month later, as if by magic the 
flower stalks spring from the ground to a height of 2 to 3 feet de¬ 
veloping an umbel of large, lily-shaped flowers, 8 to 12 in number of 
a delicate lilac-pink shade. The bulb is perfectly hardy. Cover crown 
about 4 inches. 
Formosissima (Hardy Jacobean Lily) Each 45c, Doz. $4.50 
Brilliant scarlet flowers of almost butterfly shape and formation, at¬ 
tractive in garden and good pot plants for the house. Easily grown. 
Belladonna (Belladonna Lily) Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Beautiful silvery white flowers turning to soft rose as they age. This 
variety is perfectly hardy when planted in a well-drained situation and 
protected with a covering of 2 to 3 inches of leaves during the winter 
months. It prefers a rich sandy loam. 
Gloxinia (See page 116) 
*St. Brigid 90c per 12; $6.00 per 100 
These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in the florists' shops 
in the early spring. The flowers are unusually large, with a wide range 
of rich and brilliant colors. 
*DeCaen 80c per 12; $5.00 per 100 
The plants ore taller in growth than the St. Brigid and more single. They 
contain many fine shades of blue, white, and scarlet. 
*His Excellency 85c per 12; $5.75 per 100 
A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 inches across, 
of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery white base 
and a handsome blue-black central boss. Height 1 foot. 
Apennina (Hardy) $1.00 per 12; $7.00 per 100 
Beautifu single bright blue flowers, a gem for the rock garden or shady 
border. Height Vz foot. 
BOUSSINGAULTIA - Madeira or Mignonette Vine 
Baselloides Each 15c; $1.50 per doz. 
An old-fashioned vine with an abundance of fleshy heart-shaped leaves 
ot a beautiful light green color. Bears graceful racemes of feathery white 
tiowers which have a rich fragrance. Protect in this latitude with a few 
leaves during the winter. Also easily grown indoors. Strong tubers. 
Amaryllis, White with Pink Stripes 
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