Crinum 
Tropical plants belonging to the Ama- 
ryllis family, with evergreen foliage and 
large bulbs. They soon establish them- 
selves in any soil and make huge clumps. 
In colder sections of the country they may 
be grown in tubs or large pots. Plant with 
half the bulb above the ground. Delivery 
throughout the year. 
CAPENSE ALBA. Blue-green foliage 
and large clusters of white flowers pro- 
duced in profusion. Hardiest of the Cri- 
nums. Will thrive outdoors as far north 
as Ohio if planted deep. 50c. 
ELLEN BOSANQUET. The most unique 
color among Crinums, being a deep wine- 
rose. You will never be sorry for planting 
this variety in your garden. 3 ft. $1.50. 
KIRKII. One of the best species. White 
with red band through center of each 
petal. The large umbels may have as many 
as ten flowers open at one time. Very 
beautiful. 75c. 
MOOREI. An African specie that does 
best in partial shade. Beautiful, large, 
bell-shaped flowers in various shades of 
pink on 3 ft. stems. The flowers are 
freely produced throughout the summer 
and fall. Will stand considerable shade 
and nearly as hardy as CAPENSE. 50c. 

Crinum Powellii Alba 
POWELLII ALBA. An extremely beauti- 
ful, pure white flowered hybrid. 3 ft. 75c. 
VIRGINIA LEE (Houdyshel 1934). Large 
rose-pink flowers with white throat. A sec- 
ond generation hybrid that bears fertile 
seeds and is valuable for that reason to 
those who wish to breed new varieties of 
Crinum. 40 in. $2.50. 
Cypella 
*HERBERTI. Bulbs from South Amer- 
ica, related to the Tigridia, with long, 
pleated foliage. They may be grown with 
the same treatment as for Gladiolus. 
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Cyrthanthus Lutescens 
Large, buff-yellow flowers on 2 ft. stems. 
The most profuse bloomer of the Cypellas, 
as it blooms continuously from early 
spring to late fall. 25c. 
Cypripedium 
Perfectly hardy orchids native to the 
eastern United States. They are commonly 
known as Moccasin flowers or Lady’s Slip- 
per. Plant in part shade in a moist loca- 
tion; they take kindly to cultivation. In 
California they should be planted in pure 
peat or leafmold. They should never be 
alowed to dry out. Delivery November to 
April. 
ACAULE (Pink Lady’s Slipper). Thick 
clusters of leaves flat on the ground. 
Large, bright purple-pink, upright flowers 
in early spring. One of the most beautiful 
native Orchids. 6 to 12 inches. 75c. - 
PUBESCENS (Common Lady’s Slipper). 
Bright yellow flowers in May. 12 to 20 
inches tall. 75¢. - 
SPECTABILE (Showy Lady’s Slipper). 
White to rose colored flowers in June and 
July. By far the best. 1 to 214 ft. 75c. 
Cyrtanthus 
South African bulbs belonging to the 
Amaryllis family, with tubular flowers 2 
inches long in clusters of 5 to 8 on 12- 
inch stems. They multiply rapidly and 
soon make large clumps which are liter- 
ally covered with flowers in February and 
March. In cold climates they make ideal 
pot plants for the indoor garden or con- 
servatory. Delivery throughout the year. 
*LUTESCENS. Primrose yellow, very 
graceful. 25c. 
LUTESCENS VAR. Light yellow inside, 
flushed pink outside. (P. I. 89644). 25c. 
MACKENI. Creamy white. 35c. 
PARVIFLORUS. Brilliant orange-scarlet. 
Everblooming. 75c. 
