

ACHIMENE “MAGIC FLOWER” 
Special attention is called to the rare and beautiful bulbous plant producing 
freely the lovely showy flowers as represented in the engraving. Found in 
Mexico and known in Botany as Achimene Grandiflora. It belongs to the 
Gesneraceae, and is a near relative to Gesneria and Gloxinia. The plants are 
spreading, grow 8 in. high, and develop the flowers in graceful profusion all 
Summer. ey thrive in partial shade and keep well over winter when 
taken up and kept in a dry place free from freezing. These delightfully is 
attractive, easily grown planis are a source of much pleasure in porch boxes 
or pots for decorating the “leisure” sitting room. We offer the bulbs as follows: 
Edmund Boissier. Attractive small pale lavender with orchid stripes and 
markings. 
Madame Gehune. Early blooming magenta red with contrasting white eye. | 
Mexicana. The best blue. Large flowers, free bloomer. Splendid for boxes é 
or specimen pots. 
Purple King. Rich deep purple, prolific bloomer, hardy and fine. 
10c Each; 3 for 25c. 
Gauregnia Maxima. Very large white flowers with faint lavender markings - 
and distinct purple eye. Rare and choice. 
Pink Beauty. Dainty, delicate pink. Much in demand. Different and scarce. 
1Sc Each; 3 for 35c. 
HYBRID AMARYLLIS 
Lovely colors in shades of red and stripes. Use good potting soil. Plant in 
pots 2 inches more in diameter than the bulbs; one-third of the bulb should 
be left above the top of the soil. Until growth starts they need very little 
water, but they are heavy feeders and when roots start, liquid fertilizer or 
some other top dressing may be used. After blooming, bulbs should be dried 
off gradually and stored. Repot the following year. We offer fine, large, 
sure-to-bloom bulbs 30c each. JUMBO BULBS 40c. 
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA 
(Sprekelia—Jacobean Lily) 
The accompanying wood engraving gives a splendid conception of this 
flower which is a beautiful brilliant crimson, showing above strap-leaved 
foliage. 
- The black skinned, half hardy bulbs should be treated as you would an 
Amaryllis. For pots in severe climates; perfectly hardy in the open in mild 
sections. Bulbs 25¢ each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
TWO EASILY-GROWN CLIMBERS 
BOUSSINGAULTIA BASELOIDES, Madeira Vine. A very desirable, rapid-*% 
growing vine with red-tinged stems and shining green foliage. Deliciously ~/ 
scented tiny white flowers in late Summer and Fall. Hardy with protection. 
Roots 10c each, 3 for 25c. 
DIOSCOREA BATATAS, Cinnamon Vine. Attractive bright green foliage and 
small, whitish, tragrant flowers. Very hardy. Bulblets 3 for 5c: roots 10c 
each; 3 for 25c. 
MONTBRETIAS 
EARLHAM LARGE-FLOWERED HYBRIDS 
3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00 
These are the magnificent new hybrids representing an enormous advance 
over the ordinary varieties usually seen. Tall, robust plants with flowers of 
great size and beauty, 3-4 inches in diameter. Treatment similar to that 
given gladioli. Fine named varieties: 
Goldfinch. Very decorative bright yellow flowers with small maroon blotch 
at center; outer petals shaded brilliant scarlet. 
His Majesty. The largest flowered of all. Very broad-petaled deep velvety 
scarlet shading to gold. ! 
James Coey. Handsome, large, open, well formed flower of orange scarlet 
with yellow, crimson biotched center. 
Lemon Queen. Attractive and decorative creamy yellow; buds orange 
before opening. 
Una. Prize winner. Well shaped, heavy textured flower of rich apricot 
blotched carmine. 
LYCORIS SQUAMIGERA 
MAGIC LILY 
This bulbous plant, native of the Orient, does well 
in American gardens. Plant in rich, mellow soil in 
open, sunny situation. The tall stems spring up as 
if by magic, bearing lovely clusters of fragrant 
lavender-rose flowers in August, followed by lux- 
uriant foliage. A ground planting of Petunias or 
some other low spreading plants will enhance the 
beauty of the bed: Large bulbs. 80c; 12 for $9.00. 
GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA 
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