


ACHIMENE “MAGIC FLOWER” 
Special attention is called to the rare and beautiful bulbous plant 
producing freely the lovely showy flowers as represented in the en- 
graving. Found in Mexico and known in Botany as Achimene Grandi- 
flora. It belongs to the Gesneraceae, and is a near relative to 
Gesneria and Gloxinia. The plants are spreading, grow 8 in. high, 
and develop the flowers in graceful profusion all Summer. They 
thrive in partial shade and keep well over Winter when taken up and 
kept in a dry ae free from freezing. These delightfully attractive, 
easily grown plants are a source of much pleasure in porch boxes or 
pots for decorating the “‘leisure’’ sitting room. We offer the bulbs 
as follows : 
Purple King. Rich deep purple, prolific bloomer, hardy and fine. 
10c each; 3 for 25c. 
Edmund Boissier. Attractive small pale lavender with orchid stripes 
and markings. I5c¢ each; 3 for 40c. 
Madame Gehune. Early blooming magenta red with contrasting 
white eye. l5c each; 3 for 40c. 
Mexicana. The best blue. Large flowers. free bloomer. Splendid 
for boxes or specimen pots. 15¢ each; 3 for 40c. 
Gauregnia Maxima and Pink Beauty are both rare and beautiful. In 
past years we have been unable to completely supply the demand, 
vik pet tis year we have an unusually large stock of extremely fine 
ulbs. 
Gauregnia Maxima. Very large white flowers with faint lavender 
Aiea and distinct purple eye. Rare and choice. 20c¢ each; 
or 50c. 
Pink Beauty. Dainty, delicate pink. Much in demand. Different and 
scarce. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
HYBRID AMARYLLIS 
Lovely colors in shades of red and stripes. Use good potting soil. 
Plant in pots 2 inches more in diameter than the bulbs; one-third of 
the bulb should be left above the top of the soil. Until growth starts 
they need very little water, but they are heavy feeders and when 
roots start, liquid fertilizer or some other top dressing may be used. 
After blooming, bulbs should be dried off gradually and stored. Repot 
the following year. We offer fine, large, sure-to-bloom bulbs 40c 
each. JUMBO BULBS 50c. 
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA 
(Sprekelia—Jacobean Lily) 
The accompanying wood engraving gives a splendid conception 
of this flower which is a beautiful brilliant crimson, showing above 
_ strap-leaved foliage. The black skinned, half hardy bulbs should be 
treated as you would an Amaryllis. For pots in severe climates; 
perfectly hardy in the open in mild sections. Bulbs 25c each; 3 for 
65c; 12 for $2.50. 
TWO EASILY-GROWN CLIMBERS 
-BOUSSINGAULTIA BASELOIDES, Madeira Vine. A very desirable, 
rapid-growing vine with red-tinged stems and shining green 
foliage. Deliciously scented tiny white flowers in late Summer and 
Fall. Hardy with protection. Roots 12¢ each; 3 for 30c. 
DIOSCOREA BATATAS, Cinnamon Vine. Attractive bright green 
foliage and small, whitish, fragrant flowers. Very hardy. Bulblets 
3 for 5c; roots 12c each; 3 for 30c. 
MONTBRETIAS 
EARLHAM LARGE-FLOWERED HYBRIDS 
3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00 
These are the magnificent mew hybrids representing an enormous 
advance over the ordinary varieties usually seen. Tall, robust plants 
with flowers of great size and beauty, 3-4 inches in diameter. Treat- 
ment similar to that given gladioli. Fine named varieties : 
Goldfinch. Very decorative bright yellow flowers with small maroon 
blotch at center; outer petals shaded brilliant scarlet. 
His Majesty. The largest flowered of all. Very broad-petaled deep 
velvety scarlet shading to gold. 
James Coey. Handsome, large, open, well formed flower of orange 
scarlet with yellow, crimson blotched center. 
Lemon Queen. Attractive and decorative creamy yellow; buds 
Orange before opening. ; 
Una. Prize winner. Well shaped, heavy textured flower of rich 
apricot blotched carmine. 
LYCORIS SOQUAMIGERA 
MAGIC LILY 
This bulbous plant, native of the Orient, does 
well in American gardens. Plant in rich, mellow 
soil in open, sunny situation. The tall stems 
spring up as if by magic, bearing lovely clusters 
of fragrant lavender-rose flowers in August, fol- 
lowed by luxuriant foliage. A ground planting 
of Petunias or some other low spreading plants 
will enhance the beauty of the bed. Large bulbs. 
85c;: 12 for $9.00. 
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GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA 

Achimenes 

Hybrid Amaryllis 

Amaryllis Formosissima 

Montbretias 












