Dec, and mid Feb. Billbergias are tropical and do well outside only in the warmer 
sections of the south. They are gorgeous pot plants in the north. Pot them in a 
mixture of sandy soil and leaf mould, equal parts. Price 50c. Plant with bud, de- 
livered as soon as ready, $1.00. 
New Violet, Royal Robe. Large lustrous flowers of deepest violet-blue on long 
stems. Intensely fragrant, wide open flowers. You can grow these outside like 
any other violets or in pots in the house. They will be best suited in a tempera- 
cure of about 50° F. 'They do not like heat, and do not bloom if much warmer. 
They grow well in any good garden soil, like plenty of moisture but should not be 
overwatered. Price 40¢ ea. 
Shasta Daisy. New variety, Esther Reed. A full double flower with no hard 
center. Valuable as a florists flower. Hardy. Culture like Chysanthemums. We de- 
liver single leads when dormant from early winter to about Mar 1. 25c ea. 
Mt. Shasta is claimed to be taller, larger and with a higher crest then Es. 
ther Reed. Price, 50c. 
Marconi. The best Chiffon Daisy. Taller, larger flowers than the above. 
50c. 
Bulbs not listed in this Catalog. For Crinums see Spring 1943 Cat. They may 
he planted in the fall if desired. For other Hacmanthus not listed here, Tuberous 
Begonias, Gloxinias, Gloriosas and other spring planted bulbs see our Spring 1944 
Cat., out Jan. 15 For Bearded Iris, send for Iris Price List. Do not order bulbs 
from us that we do not list. We can only substitute. 
We cannot tell you where you can buy Liliums, Tulips or Hyacinths. Watch 
the advertisements. 
There is an acute bulb shortage this fall. We have a good stock of most bulbs 
listed but on a few items like Anemones and Ranunculus we have only one half 
our usual supply. You should order these early as we may sell out early. If you 
crder late, we suggest you give permission to substitute other sizes, quantity 
prorated. - 
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