the best possible growth. When tops begin to yellow gradually reduce water. 
When dormant, they should remain in the full sun but receive no water. 
Nerine Bowdenii. About 10 or more large rose pink flowers in an umbel 
9” across on a 15”-18” stem or scape. One of the most choice and very easy 
to grow. $1.00 ea. Extra large bulbs, $1.50 ea. Ready January. 
N. curvifolia, var. fothergillii. The flowers are large, and bright deep red 
in color. Very rare in America. Delivery until Oct. 1. $1.50. 
N. filifolia. The smallest Nerine. Evergreen foliage with dainty pink 
flowers. Moved any time of year. They must be crowded to flower well and as 
many as a dozen may be planted in a 5” pot. They increase very rapidly and 
hence a low price is possible. Three for 25c. 90c per doz. 
N. rosea crispa. A hybrid with flowers resembling N. filifolia but in a 
larger umbel on a scape 15” or more tall. 30c. Largest size, 50c. 
Pancratium maritimum. Very fragrant white flowers, in shape like an 
Ismene but pure snow white. Culture simple. Plant them 4” deep and watch 
them grow. Hardy in middle south. 15ce. 
Sprekelia formosissima superba. We found this variety (described and 
named by Hayward in 1938 Herbertia) in an old California Garden. The 
flowers are about twice as large as the common types, a lighter and more pleas- 
ing red color. The foliage is evergreen and the flowers are so freely produced 
thruout the year that it almost deserves the title of an ever-bloomer. How- 
ever, it is unlikely that a single bulb would bloom more than about four times 
in a year. We call this the Orchid amaryllis because of the orchid-like shape. 
I believe this may be Burbank’s hybrid ‘‘Martinique’”’ which I saw in 1913 but 
was thought to be lost in cultivation. Jumbo bulbs, 75c; M., 50c; S., 35c. 
Stenomesson variegatum. The flowers are in a numerous umbel, long, 
cylindrical and drooping. We have never seen the flowers and an accurate de- 
scription is impossible. But they are said to be red or golden for most species. 
They require soil about as for Amaryllis, and about half shade. They are 
summer growing and should be potted in the fall and kept dry at a temperature 
never below 45°. As our winters are very wet and temperatures are down to 
about 30° every winter it is improbable that we can flower them in So. Cali- 
fornia in the garden. Collectors should try them in pots as they are thrifty, 
strong growers and easy every way except to flower. That also should be easy 
in pots. Large bulbs, $7.50; M., $5.00; S., $3.50. 
Sternbergia lutea. <A small, yellow flowering, winter growing Amaryllid, 
often called ‘‘Fall Crocus.’’ Culture like others of this type. Plant 3” deep. 
They are only a little short of winter hardy in the north and should succeed in 
protected situations in warmer sections of the middle south as far north as 
Philadelphia. Stocks of Sternbergia are difficult to obtain and ours is limited. 
They must be ordered before Sept. 10 as on that date we expect to plant all on 
hand. Extra large jumbo bulbs 50c. L. 35c. M. 25c. 
Tulbaghia violacea. A close relative of Agapanthus, but small enough to 
plant 3 in a 5” pot. Flowers are mauve to Chinese violet in an umbel on 24” 
stems. Begins soon after planting and blooms almost continuously through 
the year—winter and summer. Foliage has garlic odor when bruised. 35c, 
three for $1.00. 
Zephyranthes rosea. The smallest. Pure pink flowers. Usually Z. grandi- 
flora is sold as Z. rosea but this is the true species. Use plenty leaf mould or 
peat as they need acid soil. 10c. 
The Alliae. This group is now placed in the Amaryllis family. Sandy 
loam is preferred. Do not add too much leaf mould and no peat as very acid 
soil is not so good. Plant about 21%” deep. The species Allium are onions and 
should be grown in full sun unless noted. 
Allium neapolitanum grandiflorum. Large and attractive umbels of white 
flowers used for cutting. Forces well in pots. Hardy only in mild climates. 
6c ea. 60c doz. 
A. sativum. bBurbank’s Elephant Garlic. This is the largest and sweet- 
est garlic and the easiest to peel. It often makes solid bulbs about 2” in diam. 
Others divide into very large cloves. Clusters of bulblets form at base like a 
