NERINE 
Very striking group of plants from South Africa 
belonging to the Amaryllis family. All bloom in 
late summer or fall, some with the foliage, others 
before it appears. All are easily grown indoors 
in pots, but can be grown in the open only in 
climates nearly free from frost. 
They do best in a rich sandy loam with plenty of 
humus. Water should be applied sparingly when 
growth starts and heavily after foliage is well 
developed. Gradually withdraw water when leaves 
begin to turn yellow. Should be kept DRY and 
WARM after foliage dies until growth starts again. 
Blooms best if kept cool at night and given plenty 
of light and air during day. Flowers are fine for 
cutting. Bulbs should be covered only to the neck 
and can be left in the pot for several years. Best 
to remove old soil to bottom of bulb and add fresh 
each year about time growth starts. Good drainage 
essential. 

NERINE BOWDENI 
N. Bowdeni 
Blooms in fall. Flowers large, pink with rose- 
colored line down each petal, 7 to 10 in an 
umbel on 12 to 15 inch stem. Leaves are 
bright green and very attractive, 7/2 to 34 inch 
wide and 12 to 18 inches long, start in early 
spring and last until late winter. Delivery late 
winter. 
50c each 
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