Hibiscus 
(Giant Mallow) 
This new hibiscus can be grown any- 
where; absolutely hardy. The flowers are 
enormous in size measuring from 6 to 10 
inches across, and when established \‘"! 
bloom from May to November. They are 
deciduous and new shoots sprout from the 
roots each spring. Healthy and vigorous 
and will thrive in any soil. Plant with 
shrubbery. Colors range from snow white 
through all shades of pink, red, orchid, 
scarlet and maroon. Propagation same as 
for Dahlias. Plant in full sun; cover eyes 
on roots about an inch deep and stake. 
They will not sprout until weather becomes 
warm in the spring. These Hibiscus require 
good drainage and moderate water supply. 
Delivery January through March. Mixed 
colors, 75¢ each; $7.00 doz. 
CARMINE ROSE. Seven-inch flower of 
deepest carmine rose with centers of deep- 
est Burgundy. Prolific bloomer. $1.50. 
CLOWN. Very difficult to describe. The 
blooms have the appearance of having 
been hand painted. Color is flesh pink 
over ivory white. The ends of petals are 
blotched claret rose for at least % of their 
length. The latter color bleeds through 
the lighter zone to a dep red center. 9 in. 
blooms. $2.00. 
FRESNO. Nine-inch flowers of satin 
pink overlaid with silver. An indescrib- 
ably beautiful variety. Individual petals 
4 inches broad. Possesses a Burgundy red 
center. The finest self-colored pink ever 
grown. $1.50. 
GIANT WHITE. Very large flowers to 7 
inches of purest white with small red eye. 
‘Calle erower em tomes cc. Profuse bloomer. 
$1.50. 
MAHOGANY. Semi-fluted petals of ma- 
Beautiful flowers 
$1.50. 
hogany red throughout. 
to 7 inches in diameter. 
RADIATION. Wonderful 9-inch flowers 
of satin pink striped with many lines of 
rose-red from a center of richest velvet red. 
Individual petals 434 in. broad. (See il- 
lustration on inside cover). $1.50. 
STRAWBERRY ROSE. Strong growing 
variety producing quantities of beautiful 8&8 
inch blooms of glowing strawberry rose 
shade—entirely self colored. Highly rec- 
ommended. $1.50. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER. One 
each of the above seven named varieties, 
$8.00. 
Hippeastrum 
(Amaryllis) 
This is the giant flowered Amaryllis with 
strap-shaped leaves. The so-called ‘‘Red 
Amaryllis.’’ They may be planted in full 
sun or light shade in Florida and California 
or may be grown as house plants in the 
conservatory or window garden in the cold 
regions. Plant the bulb shallow, barely 
covering the neck when planted in the gar- 
aen alld with most of tne bulb above the 
soil when potted. Use rich compost and 
use liquid manure occasionally. 

HYMENOCALLIS FESTALS 
*GIANT HYBRIDS. These hybrids are 
the result of many years careful breeding 
by a number of outstanding horticulturists 
throughout the world. They vary in color 
from almost pure white to shades of pink, 
scarlet and red, often marked with beau- 
tiful stripes of darker color on light 
ground. They bear 4 to 6 huge flowers, 
varying in size from 6 to 10 inches across, 
and often delightfully fragrant. Large size 
bulbs will produce two or more flower 
stems at a time and most of them will 
bloom twice during a season. Offered in 
mixed colors only. Delivery throughout 
the year. Flowering size, 50c; large, 75c; 
jumbo, $1.00. 
SELECTED COLORS. We offer the fol- 
lowing selected colors in flowering size 
bulbs: solid red; red with white; white with 
red; near white. $1.00. 
JAVA (W. E. Rice 1941). We are in- 
troducing this superb variety for the first 
time this season. Large, perfectly formed 
flowers on tall, thin stems, usually four 
flowers to the stem. The color is the most 
striking feature of this variety, being Pome- 
granate Purple, shading to white in the 
center. It has a distinct purplish cast. Stock 
very limited. $5.00. 
JOHNSONI. One of the oldest hybrids 
and still one of the best. Large scarlet 
flowers with a white stripe through the 
center of each segmest. 
a sure bloomer. Culture same as for 
Giant hybrids. 24 in. 25e. 
WM. N. CAMPBELL (W. E. Rice 1941). 
Another new introduction which we are 
confident will be well received. Large, 
wide open flowers of brilliant scarlet solid 
color. Kree bloomer and very attractive. 
$3.50. 
Easy grower and 
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