In the north grow in pots or in garden by Gladiolus method, but store in 
clumps with earth left on. 15c. Top size, 25e. 
Clivia. syn. Imantophyllum. Altho easy to grow and to flower by the 
amateur, they will always be classed with the aristocrats of flowering bulbs, 
because the flowers easily place them there. Also they increase so slowly by 
division that the chief method must be thru the freely-produced seeds. But a 
Clivia requires at least five years and usually seven, to flower from seed. This 
time involves expense. They can never become very cheap. Clivias have ever- 
green, strap-like foliage somewhat resembling that of Hippeastrums. The 
flowers are produced in umbels of 10 to 25, in rich and exquisite tones of 
orange, in March and April. When not in flower the deep rich green foliage and 
later the red fruits are most ornamental. 
Prices. We formerly sold Clivia miniata hybrids for $5.00 each. Because 
we had a very large stock, many thousands, we reduced the price to about one- 
half. On account of the war, they could no longer be obtained from Europe and 
our Sales the past season have been so large that our stock will not permit us 
to hold this price reduction. But the advance in price will not be made until 
the fall of 1942. This spring you can still buy at about one-half of the original 
price. But if you want a Clivia buy it this spring. 
Clivia miniata hybrids. These are very hardy and easily grown. They have 
the lovely wide-open flowers of miniata, but in several color tones. The species 
miniata has but one color from which it does not vary. The hybrids in some 
cases closely resemble that color. Others are lighter, in fact a few approach 
white. Many are darker in color. The majority have very soft orange toned 
pink flowers of great beauty. Prices. Large plants, $2.50 ea. The best way to 
buy a Clivia is when budded. Otherwise there is a possibility that moving it at 
this time may prevent flowering. We will send this size, budded, about March 
for $3.00. Jumbo sized plants for $3.00 or in bud for $3.50. Order the budded 
plants very early, before March if possible, to be sure of getting one. 
C. miniata. This is the species and is exceptionally fine and quite easy to 
grow. The color is a soft yellow-orange. Price $2.00 each. In bud, $2.50. They 
are early, some are flowering now so order early for a budded plant. 
C. Zimmerman hybrids. These are the best type of Miniata hybrids. This 
strain consistently wins first prize in flower shows with its larger flowers in a 
wide variety of color. Large plants, $5.00. Larger size, more sure to flower, 
$7.50 ea. Not supplied in budded plants. 
C. nobilis hybrids. They have darker flowers ranging from apricot orange 
to red-orange. The leaves are wide and blunt at apex. $10 each. In bud, $12.50. 
Cooperia pedunculata,. Texas Rain Lily. Closely related to Zephyranthes, 
and may be handled same way. Hardy except in coldest sections. Probably 
hardy in the north if planted 6” deep and well mulched. Or dig and store. 
The large bulbs have a long neck and should be planted 4” deep in south. 
Dry climate natives. If occasionally allowed to go on dry side then well soaked, 
a profusion of most lovely white flowers will follow. 15c ea. 
Crinum. A most widely distributed genus, some species being native to 
every continent, probably because the bulbs or large fleshy seed have been 
distributed by floods and ocean currents. Altho tropical and semi-tropical, 
some species are hardy to Ohio. Crinums are most attractive plants for their 
foliage alone but adding to that the freely produced, fragrant and lovely 
flowers they become indispensable objects for southern gardens among the 
trees and shrubs for tropical landscape effects. 
Crinum amabile. One of the most beautiful species. Very large plant. The 
flowers are crimson purple, freely produced and most deliciously scented. Very 
rare. Should have rich moist soil and be moved to new place about every four 
years. Small $4.00. Large $5.00. Extra large bulbs, weighing several 
pounds, $7.50. 
Crinum americanum, The species is native-to southeastern U. S. where it is 
found in several varieties. Some are found in swamps and do not do well in dry 
climates. This variety came here long ago and does well. The lovely white 
flowers are tinted pink- and have long narrow petals. If freely watered it blooms 
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