Hymenocallis 
These bulbs are commonly known as 
Spider Lily or Ismene. They are natives 
of tropical and sub-tropical America. In 
the mild climates they may be planted in 
a moist, sunny location in the garden and 
left undisturbed for a number of years, 
but in cold sections they should be grown 
either in the glasshouse or lifted out of 
the ground after the tops have frozen and 
stored away till next spring. Plant about 
6 inches deep. The flowers are large, 
about 4 on a stem, highly fragrant and 
beautiful. Delivery December to March. 
CALATHINA. A grand summer flower- 
ing bulb, producing freely, large creamy 
white, fragrant flowers, somewhat resem- 
bling daffodils in shape. 24 in. 25c. 
FESTALIS. A magnificent, large, pure 
white flowering hybrid. 36 in. $1.50. 
Iris (see Iris Section, page 38) 
Ixia 
South African bulbs with numerous 
showy flowers on stiff, tall, wiry stems and 
with tall, grassy foliage. The flowers close 
at night, but even when closed are deco- 
rative, and are greatly in demand for ar- 
rangements. Cultural requirements are the 
same as for Freesia or Gladiolus. For best 
results they should be planted close to- 
gether in groups of 12 or more. In warm 
sections they may be left in the ground 
for years. Delivery Sept. to Dec. 
BLOEM ERF. Recently introduced hy- 
brids quite different from other Ixias. 
Blooms in late spring on stems 4 to 5 ft. 
tall with 20 to 40 open flowers in a receme 
at the top with several smaller flowering 
branches below. Color varies from pure 
white through shades of pink overlaid 
with a bluish tinge. 75¢ per doz.; $5.00 
per 100. 
INCARNATA. Light blue bell-shaped 
flowers on slender stems 18 to 24 inches 
tall. The flowers do not close at night 
and are highly fragrant. Blooms early and 
cuts well. A distinct novelty. $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
VIRIDIFLORA. This is at once the 
most beautiful and the rarest of the Ixias. 
Its striking feature is the color of the 
flowers, which is Beryl green, and is the 
only flower of this particular color in ex- 
istence. Unfortunately it is not the easiest 
of the Ixias to grow and we are booking 
onde subject to crop conditions. $2.50 
OZ. 
MIXED. A grand mixture of about ten 
distinct named varieties that include a full 
range of colors. 75¢ doz. 
Lachenalia 
Cape bulbs of exquisite beauty, new to 
this country but long known in England 
under the name of Cape Cowslips. They 
are especially useful for florists’ work as 
they can be grown in flats or in the field 
and shifted into pots when in full bloom. 
All of them do well out of doors in mild 
climates and are showy in beds. borders 
and rock gardens and all are easily grown 
under glass. Culture same as for Freesias. 
Delivery summer and fall. 
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Hymenocallis Festals 
ADA BRYSON. Flowers orange yellow, 
buds and end of spikes reddish. Blooms 
last of December. Leaves covered with 
reddish spots. Very bright and attractive. 
Especially useful for Christmas trade. 
$1.75 per doz. 
F. W. BURBRIDGE. Flowers are a 
pleasing and unusual combination of red, 
yellow and chartreuse green tipped with 
maroon. Maroon spots on leaves and stem. 
Blooms same time as L. pendula superba. 
Desirable for Christmas and early winter 
use. $2.50 doz. 
PENDULA SUPERBA. Flowers brilliant 
coral red tipped green and purple. Two 
or three tulip-like green leaves. One of 
the best and earliest. Excellent for florist 
use as a Christmas plant. $1.75 doz. 
RECTOR OF CAWSTON. Flower scarlet, 
citron and green; free blooming. Two or 
three strap-shaped leaves with red spots. 
$1.50 per doz. 
Kniphofia 
(See Color Picture on Page 2) 
Variously known as Tritoma, Red Hot 
Pocker and Torch Lily, these lovely plants 
are making a comeback to popularity. 
Within the past several years the hybrid- 
izers have worked wonders with this 
plant to give it more color variations and 
add grace to the flower spikes. They are 
evergreen in the South and should be left 
undisturbed for many years. In the North 
they should be lifted and stored in a warm 
place during the winter and replanted in 
the spring. Delivery Sept. to March. 
CORAL. A coral-red and orange-salmon 
combination that is rare among flowers. 
The flower heads are nearly round and 
are held on 4 ft. stems. This variety 
blooms all summer and is our favorite. 50c. 
