planting they do not always flower the first year. If they do flower, they do not have a 
sufficiently long season in which to form new roots and flower the second year. It is 
better to order before June 1. Thus we will deliver before Aug. 1. If you plant as soon 
as received there is not likely to be an interruption in the production of flowers. 
Culture. Work the ground to a depth of 10”. Plant with top of bulb covered 
about 2”. In dry climates, begin to water in late July and continue until foliage dies 
in June. Full sun or slight shade. 
Brunsvigia rosea, major. Pure pink, 40c. L. 50c. Jumbo 80c. 
B. rosea, minor. Later to flower. Pink with lighter throat. 65c. 
B. rosea, var. “Ethel.’”” This name will be abandoned when we find the correct one. 
Dark coral rose with white throat. Late blooming. One of the most beautiful. $2.00. 
Chlidanthus fragrans. Golden yellow flowers in spring. Entrancing, spicy fragrance. 
Three or four flowers in an umbel on a 10” scape. Plant 3” deep, in full sun. 
Altho cheap, this is one of the most desirable bulbs for southern gardens. In the 
north it can only be grown in pots. It should be potted as soon as received but start 
it into growth slowly. 25c ea. $2.00 per doz. Planting stock, small bulbs, some of 
which may flower, 50 for $2.50. 100 for $4.25 postpaid. Gardeners in the south should 
order these. 
Clivia. Altho easy to grow and to flower by the amateur, they will always be 
classed with the aristocrats of flowering bulbs, because the flowers easily place them 
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 %” 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 temperature 
of about 40° to 50°. Pots should be 
8” for a small plant up to 12” for 
larger. Drainage must be perfect. 
Potting soil is:described under “Gen- 
CLIVIA, RECENTLY RECEIVED, eral Culture Directions.” pH 7 is 
BUDDED PLANT about right. 
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