tumn flowering, beginning here with N. filifolia and N. fothergilli in September to 
October. N. Bowdenii in October to December. All our species, except one, proved 
hardy here when we had two weeks of temperatures down to 20° and ice 1” thick. 
With deeper planting and in a protected place they would probably survive 16°. N. 
filifolia is the most tender and probably 24° would be its limit. 
Nerines like a sandy loam containing much leaf mould. We add peat as they 
prefer an acid soil. We plant in full sun. Most species except N. filifolia and 
Bowdenii (which grow all summer) will become dormant about June and should 
receive no water until August. N. rosea crispa, a Filifolia hybrid, may be treat- 
ed either way. 
They are ideal pot bulbs. Three bulbs may be planted in a 5’”’ pot and remain 
undisturbed for five years. They resent being disturbed and if roots are lost 
they seldom flower the first year. They bloom and grow better when pot-bound, 
Give plenty of water when growing and occasionally liquid manure. Get the 
best possible growth. When tops begin to yellow gradually reduce water. When 
durmant, 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. This species is an exception in the culture requirements of Nerines. As it is 
almost evergreen it can be kept growing all summer. They may be dried off a 
little after flowering but need no long dormant period. Dry bulbs ready in Jan. 
1.00 and $1.50 ea. In Dec. to Jan.. we can send selected bulbs with 2 bud show- 
ine for $2.00 ea. These require extra care in wrapping, more expense, hence 
ec. st more. 
N. fothergilli hybrids. Assorted colors from the deep red of its seed parent 
to various shades of pink. $1.50 ea. 
N. filifolia. The smallest Nerine. Evergreen foliage with dainty pink flow- 
ers. Moved ary time of the 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. Four for 30c. 75e 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. 
Pancrattum maritimum. Very fragrant white flowers, in shape like Ismene 
but pure snow white.Culture simple. Plant them 4” deep and watch them grow, 
Hardy in middle-south. 15c ea. 
Sprekelia formosissima superba. We 
found this variety (described and named by 
Hayward in 1988 Herbertia) in an old Cali- 
fornia Garden. The flowers are about twice 
as large as the common type, a lighter and 
more pleasing red color. The foliage is ev- 
ergreen and the flowers are so freely pro- 
duced thruout the year that it almost de- 
serves the title of an ever-bloomer. We call 
this the Orchid Amaryllis because of the 
orchid-like shape. Jumbo bulbs, 75c; M., 50c; 
S.shebc. 
Sternbergia lutea. A small yellow flow- 
ering, winter zrowing 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. They must be ordered 
before Sept. 10 as on that date we expect 
TEE Ye to plant all on hand. Extra large Jumbo 
SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA bulbs 50c. L. 35c. M. 25c. 
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