It is one of the hardiest, easiest to grow and most rapid in increase. 40c. 
Extra large, 50c. Jumbo bulbs, 60c. 
H. Lady Helen. Another new hybrid by W. E. Rice. Originator’s descrip- 
tion. Capsicum red, self colored (by R. H. S. color chart). $6.00. 
H. McCann’s Double. A few extra petals on an Amaryllis flower is not 
unusual. But a large-flowered Amaryllis, easy to grow, and with flower as 
double as a rose, often 25 petals, is sensational. Color scarlet red. Price $2.00. 
Extra large bulbs, $2.50. 
H. Sibyl Houdyshel. Pure white with a narrow pink line on border, 
flushed and lined pink in throat. Very fragrant. Sturdy grower and propa- 
gator. Luther Burbank origination. One of oldest American originations and 
as a distinct variety is rare and costly. But there are some in our Select Strain, 
White Backgrounds (for 75c), that are larger and better in form. Price $6.00. 
No small bulbs are for sale. No wholesale discount. 
The following group belongs to the sub-genus Habranthus and are some- 
times listed as Habranthus advenus, robustus, etc. 
H. advenum. Ox-blood Lily. This is a fall bloomer and winter grower. 
Small dark red flowers in an umbel of 7 or 8. Very hardy and will stand at 
least 12° below freezing. Probably safe to plant quite far up toward north. 
Plant 6” deep, full sun. Delivery of bulbs in June when dormant. It should 
be planted in every garden in the south and middle-south. On the coasts, north 
to Vancouver and N. Carolina. 20c and 25c ea. $2.00 and $2.50 per doz. 
H. brachyandrum. Rare. Has a single-flowered umbel. Bright, deep, 
lavender pink. The species seems close to H. robustum. S., $1.00. L., $1.50. 
H. robustum. Sometimes, in error, listed as a Zephyranthes. Has one 
large lilac pink flower. 15c. 
H. texanum. This name may not be correctly determined as we have two 
types. One has broader foliage and the flowers and shape of bulb differ 
slightly. Small plant with yellow flowers in the fall. State whether you want 
the broad or narrow leafed type. Both for 45c. Price each 25c. 
Hymenocallis. This genus includes the Spider Lilies and Ismene. The 
Ismene is deservedly one of our most popular bulbs but few know that new 
improved forms and hybrids have been produced. The almost ethereal beauty 
and the fragrance of Spider Lilies is known by few. 
Culture. Hymenocallis are hardy in southern gardens where tempera- 
tures do not go lower than perhaps 15° above. Some will endure zero or 
colder but not the strictly tropical sorts. All do exceedingly well in pots or 
tubs. Both Spider Lilies and Ismene in the north may be grown outside in 
the summer and dug and stored in winter, the Gladiolus method. Glads them- 
selves are tropical and no more suited for the north than these. The Ismene is 
even grown commercially in the north. Plant Ismenes 4” deep, 6” apart. 
Smaller species not so deep. 
Hymenocallis calathina. The Ismene or Peruvian Daffodil. Large white 
flowers, veined green with a daffodil-like cup. Very fragrant. Large, 25c. 
M. 15c. 
H. calathina, “Advance.” 2’ tall. Larger, whiter and more flowers. $1.00 
each. This and the next three varieties are rare Ismene Hybrids. 
H. festalis. H. calathina X Elisena longipetala hybrid. A more graceful 
form and pure white. Exquisite. $2.00. 
H. festalis Triumph. A further improvement. $2.50. 
H. Sulphur Queen. H. calathina X amancaes. A yellow Ismene. $2.00. 
H. Galvestoniensis. Texas Spider Lily. Probably hardy as far north as 
Tennessee or farther, if planted as deep as 6” to 10”. Said to be a dainty, 
graceful flower in its habitat, but not the equal of the two following tropical 
species. Moves easily but establishes itself slowly. 25c. iy 
H. species No. 1. A small Spider Lily easy to grow in the south. In the 
north it is grown by the Gladiolus method. Blooms more freely after large 
clumps are made. Plant close. Bulbs bloom easily in pots. 10c. 
H. species No. 2. One of the best tropical species. Flowers large in a 
many flowered umbel. Fragrant and very beautiful. Will endure temp. of 20°, 
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