Scarlet or Pink. Price, all colors, in blooming size bulbs, 2144” to 3”, 75c ea. 
3 for $2.00. (N.B.: If you prefer, you may have Howard and Smith strain. ) 
We offer these in large bulbs from 3” up in all colors, except pink, for $1.50 ea. 
H. Diener’s Hybrids. These are Diener’s latest improved hybrids, post- 
humous, grown from seed of his own crossing and selection. Diener worked 
for largest flowers and the everblooming habit. He claimed some as large as 
16” diameter. They are the largest and the most profuse bloomers, tho we per- 
sonally consider them too large. The stock of these posthumous bulbs is very 
small. No color selections possible. Large bulbs, price $1.50 ea. Giant bulbs 
314%” or over, $2.50. 
H. ambiguum. Has a tall scape with an umbel of 5 to 7 flowers, pure 
white with lines of pink. Very sweet fragrance. Rare. These Costa Rican 
natives were brought to California before 1875. $3.00 ea. 
H. johnsonii. This old hybrid is the one most often seen in southern 
gardens and is a favorite for potting. The rich deep red flowers, with broad, 
contrasting white band through the center of each petal, stand out in the 
garden. It is one of the hardiest, easiest to grow and most rapid in increase. 
40c. Extra large, 50c. Jumbo bulbs, 60c. 
H. Lady Helen. A new hybrid by W. E. Rice. Originator‘s description. 
Capsicum red, self colored (by R. H. S. color chart). $6.00. 
H. Sibyl Houdyshel. Pure white with a narrow pink line on border, flushed 
and lined pink in throat. Very fragrant. Sturdy grower and propagator. 
Luther Burbank origination. One of the oldest American originations and as 
a distinct variety is rare and costly. But there are some in our Select Strain, 
White Backgrounds, that are larger and better in form. Price $6.00. No small 
bulbs are for sale. No Wholesale discount. 
McCann’s Double Amaryllis. As double as a rose, with often 20 or more 
petals. Shades of red or scarlet. This type is sometimes difficult to grow and 
your success is not guaranteed. Try very sandy soil. Small blooming size, 
90c ea. 
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. It should be planted in every garden in the south and 
middle-south. On the coasts, north to Vancouver and N. Carolina. 25c ea. 
$2.50 per doz. 
H. brachyandrum. Rare. Has a single-flowered umbel. Bright, deep, lav- 
ender pink. S., $1.00. L., $1.50 ea. 
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 mid-summer. 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 temperatures 
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 themselves 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. Jumbo size, 35c. 
Large 25c. M. 15c. 
