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Believing that sufficient information is seldom given for success in raising 
certain bulbous plants, I have had growers who raise the three items listed below, pre- 
pare the following, which I hope will be most useful to my customers. 
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ISMENE CALATHINA, also known as Peruvian 
Daffodil is of the Amaryllis family and is evergreen 
in deep south. Its umbels of large white flowers, 2 
to 4 per stem, are most attractive. When gardeners 
become familiar with its unusual beauty and fra- 
grance it will be much more widely planted, for not 
only is it a super-subject for the garden, but also a 
grand cut flower for the house. 
Plant in full sun when the ground is thoroughly 
warm, May in the middle states, June in the noth- 
* ern. For best results soil should be spaded up to a 
depth of 2 feet and bulbs set so their base is at least 
8 inches below the surface level. As roots are 2 or 
more feet long it can stand dry spells, but does best 
when watered every two weeks. 
Broad strap like leaves appear about 4 weeks af- 
ter planting and the blooms, on 14 to 18 inch stems. 
follow in a few weeks. Foliage remains green 
throughout the summer till killed by frost, which 
is nature’s signal that digging time is at hand. Dig 
carefully with a potato fork or similar implement 
and avoid breaking the long fleshy roots which 
should be left attached to bulbs. 
After curing and drying for several weeks they 
should be stored in a warm basement or furnace 
room. 50 to 60 is ideal storage temperature. These 
bulbs require no dipping or soaking in anticeptics, 
nor do foliage or flowers require spraying. When 
replanting the following spring, separate only those 
bulbs which have detached themselves from the 
root crown of the main bulb. 
Price $ .25 each or $2.00 for 10 Bulbs 
STERNBERGIA LUTEA. Looks like and is com- 
monly called an Autumn Crocus, but is not even a 
relative. It has been used extensively in the plant- 
ings at Williamsburg and deserves its ever-growing 
popularity. INSISE on getting your bulbs in late 
June or early July, (Not in September or October.) 
It prefers partial shade and a light sandy soil. Set 
bulbs so their base is 5 inches below ground level. 
Narrow dark green leaves appear late in August fol- 
lowed soon by beautiful yellow crocus like flowers 
on 6 to 8 inch stems. North of Washington, D. C., 
protection in the form of a light mulch is advisable 
the 1st winter. Increase is rapid and bulbs should 
be dug and replanted every 3 or 4 years. Dig when 
leaves die in the spring. 
Price $2.50 for 10 Bulbs 
LYCORIS RADIATA, also known as Nerine Sar- 
niensis, Guernsey Lily and Spider Lily. Most beau- 
tiful and lasting as a cut flower and grand to plant 
in clumps under or near shrubs. A circle of 8 to 12 
bright red flowers on a 16-inch stem. Bulbs should 
be planted late in June or early July in partial 
shade, the type of soil does not seem to matter. Set 
bulbs so the neck is not more than 1 inch below 
surface when ground has settled. If planted deeper 
it will take 2 or 3 years for the bulb to adjust itself 
to proper depth. This very necessary shallow 
Price $2.20 
planting is the reason they are not hardy north of 
Washington, D. C., unless heavily mulched. Bulbs 
planted in June or July should bloom early in Sep- 
tember without leaves, as these die in June and do 
not reappear till after the flowers are finished. 
However, as it is a bulb that truly resents trans- 
planting, it may not bloom the first year, even if 
they are dug and planted correctly; but will surely 
perform if left another year when the gorgeous 
blooms will be ample reward for the long wait. Does 
best when allowed to grow into large clumps over 
a period of 6 to 8 years. 
for 10 Bulbs 
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