quire almost full shade. An ideal method for outdoor culture is in a lath house 
with laths spaced only 1%” apart and extending north and south so that spots 
of sunlight are in motion. The sun must not linger long in one place. They do 
well under trees or north of a building. They require good drainage, frequent 
watering in the growing season, a rest with only slight moisture in winter. The 
soil should be rich and between mildly acid to mildly alkaline, the former 
better. 
The best combination of soil for potting is sandy loam with a little heavier 
soil and plenty of leaf mould or a little less of peat. The best pH is probably 
6.5 to 7. For large plants use about 8” to 10” pot. As we ship them loose roots, 
have soil and pot ready. Give manure water occasionally when growing. They 
will survive a few degrees of frost, not many, as they are tropical. In semi- 
tropical climates, they do best in the ground, but if there is danger of low 
temperatures, pots are better as they can be taken inside. As pot plants in the 
north they like a cool room and should not be placed in a sunny window. 
Our former prices for Clivia hybrids were $5.00 and up. That limits their 
sale and many who would like to have a Clivia could not afford it. We devel- 
oped a very large stock and recently have revised the prices downward. The 
prices below are probably reduced to the lowest limit. We need to reduce our 
stock and flower lovers need Clivias. Clivias move easily and usually bloom 
the first year, but this result cannot be guaranteed. 
Clivia miniata hybrids. These 
have leaves like the species mi- 
niata but usually a little wider. 
The flowers are wide open and 
erect like miniata, somewhat 
larger and vary in color while 
miniata has only one color. We 
cannot furnish any named color. 
They are not labeled for color. A 
few are darker orange, some are 
apricot to light orange. They 
flower from Feb. to Mar. 
Prices, large, $2.00 ea. 6 for 
$11.00. Smaller but blooming size, 
$1.50 ea. 6 for $8.50. Small $1.00 
ea. 6 for $5.00. Occasionally one 
of this size will bloom but one 
should not expect them to flower 
under two years. Small plants that 
will flower in about 2 to 4 years, 
50c ea. 6 for $2.50. Per doz. $4.50. 
Zimmerman’s hybrid Clivias. 
These are the highest type of mi- 
niata hybrids. Price, large plants 
$5.00 ea., loose roots. If wanted in 
original pot, add $1.00 for crating 
and we ship by express, which you 
pay. 
Crytanthus are closely related 
to Zephyranthes. Bulbs and plants 
are about the same size but the 
flowers are long and tubular. Their 

most vigorous growth and flower- CLIVIA MINIATA HYBRID 
ing is in the winter, tho a few «4 plant we shipped with loose roots and 
SOW Cres Bt ed DEae een n a .aL ee which bloomed within two weeks. 
part of the year. They may become 
semi-dormant in mid-summer when hot but should not be dried off much. They 
like rich soil and respond to barnyard fertilizer. 
The winter flowering habit make Crytanthus very desirable in southern 
gardens and for growing in pots in the north. Useful for cut flowers. 
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