there. They increase so slowly by division that the chief method must be thru the 
freely produced seeds. But Clivias require at least five years and usually seven, to 
flower from seeds. This time involves expense. They can never become very cheap. 
Clivias have evergreen, strap-like foliage somewhat resembling that of Amaryllis. 
The flowers are produced in umbels of 10 to 25, in rich and exquisite tones of 
orange, in March and April. When not in flower the deep rich green foliage and later 
the red fruits are most ornamental. 
Culture. They are usually grown in pots, even in the south, as more perfect foliage 
is thus possible, and when in flower one wants them in the house. We grow them in 
a lath house, lath spaced 4%” apart and in garden under Avocado (evergreen) trees. 
They must have shade with only a few flecks of sunshine, but plenty of light and air. 
Clivias must never be dried off or allowed to lose their foliage. Keep them well 
supplied with water after flowering, all summer and fall. Liquid fertilizer occasionally 
helps. When growth ceases in late fall rest them by giving them less water. But keep 
moist enough to prevent wilting of foliage. At this time they should have a cool room 
with temperatures from above 32° to not much over 40°. Pots should be 8” for a small 
plant up to 12” for larger. Drainage must be perfect. Potting soil is described under 
“General Culture Directions.” pH 7 is about right. 
Please note. One cannot guarantee 
a Clivia to flower the first year after 
moving tho they usually do. The only 
sure way to have one that will flower 
in 1946 is to add 75c to the price of the 
plant ordered and ask us to send the 
plant when budded next March. The 
extra cost of labor to pack, packing 
material and postage for a budded plant 
is now about that much. Do not order 
budded plants of the $1.00 size “mini- 
ata” or the $2.75 size of “miniata 
hybrids.” 
The foliage of our Clivias, grown 
outside in the ground, will not be as 
perfect as that of pot grown plants. 
But when potted, they replace the old 
foliage in a few months and become 
specimen plants. 
Clivia miniata. Wide open flowers 
of soft yellow orange. Flower earliest, 
late Dec. to Mar. 1. Hardiest and 
easiest to grow. Blooming size, $1.00. 
Large, $2.00. The latter is more sure 
to flower the first year. 
C. miniata hybrids. Similar to the 
species “miniata” in foliage, hardiness, 
wide open flowers, etc., but there is 
: A some variation in color and form of 
CLIVIA, RECENTLY RECEIVED, flower. Most of them are in light 
BUDDED PLANT orange tones. A few are dark and a 
few have a white throat. Do not express 
your color preference for any Clivia hybrids as we cannot tell the color from the plant. 
Special Prices: Small plants that should bloom in one or two years, $1.50. Small 
blooming size, $2.75. Med., $3.25. Large, $4.00. 
Cooperia pedunculata. Texas Rain Lily. So called because they flower after a rain 
or if you water them. Two bulbs are called Rain Lilies in Texas. This one and 
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