Z. grandiflora. Often listed as 
rosea or carinata. Pink. The largest 
Zephyranthes. 15c ea. $1.00 doz. 
The Alliae. This group is now 
placed in the Amaryllis family. Sandy 
loam is preferred. Do not add _ too 
much leaf mould and no peat as very 
acid soil is not so good. Plant about 
2%” deep. The species Allium are 
onions and should be grown in full sun 
unless noted. 
Allium Schoenoprasum. True 
Chives. Lovely little plants with laven- 
der flowers, used for edgings in the 
flower or herb garden and add zest to 
salads, stews, etc. 10c ea. 4 for 25c. 
A. senescens. Erect strap shaped 
leaves. Deep lilac flowers in ‘a dense 
globular umbel. Very fine bloomer. 
20c ea. 3 for 50c. 
A. tuberosum, Oriental Garlic. <A 
pretty Allium with white flowers. An 
ornament in the garden, indispensable 
in the herb garden. Leaves give a most 
delicious flavor to salads without the 
long-lasting high-powered after effect TULBAGHIA VIOLACEAE 
of garlic. In north, winter the plants 
in pots. They would probably grow in pots in the window all winter. Plants 25c per 
small clump. 
Tulbaghia violaceae. Small cousin 
to Agapanthus. Mauve flowers pro- 
duced throughout the year, a_ true 
perpetual bloomer. Foliage has garlic 
odor if bruised. An acquisition for pot 
culture... 3oce 3 (fora 5° pot), 91.00: 

MOTHER’S DAY 
Birthdays, Anniversaries, even Dad’s 
Day, Christmas and in fact any day is 
a suitable time to give presents. Flowers 
are always preferred. Candy only 
appeals to the physical senses, often 
harms the recipient’s health. But 
flowers are a delight to one’s soul. Even 
Mohammed would have sold half of his 
last loaf of bread in order to buy a 
hyacinth. For such occasions grow as 
many potted bulbs as possible, several 
Amaryllis, Callas, Oxalis, Tuberous 
Begonias, Gloxinias, Fancy Leaf Caladi- 
ums or any of those recommended for 
pots and listed in this catalog. Cut 
flowers are always desirable but soon 
fade. Bulbs serve the same purpose 
ZEPHYRANTHES GRANDIFLORA and last for years. 
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