Phaius 
Nun’s Orchid 
GRANDIFOLIUS. A terrestrial Orchid of 
easy culture. It will flower in the open in 
Southern California and Florida, and may 
be grown as a house plant or under glass 
elsewhere. The numerous large flowers 
are held on 3 to 4-foot stems and are a 
combination of white brown and red in 
color. Blooms in the early Spring. Deliv- 
ery any time. Blooming size plants, $6.00; 
small plants, $3.50. ; 
Quesnelia 
Bromeliad similar to Billbergia and 
Aechmea, but differing from them in the 
structure of its flowers. They require the 
same cultural conditions as Billbergias. 
Delivery any time. 
ARVENSIS. Large rosette of deep green, 
spiny leaves from the center of which is 
produced in midsummer a cone of most 
brilliant red inflorescense with lavender 
flowers. Stock limited. $6.00. 
LIBONIA. Foliage light green, upright 
and compact. The flower is stunningly 
beautiful and different. The stem is erect, 
18 inches high, bearing prilliant burnt or- 
ange calyx and blue-black flowers. $1.50. 
SPECIES. An unidentified species whose 
foliage is similar to Billbergia euphemiae 
but smaller. The calyx is a brilliant red 
and flowers deep blue. A fast grower and 
excellent hanging basket subject. $1.50. 
Ranunculus 
These lovely flowers are becoming in- 
creasingly popular each year because of 
their ease of culture, cheerful colors, large, 
well formed flowers, and because they are 
so long-lasting when cut. During the years 
when the supply of Tulips is curtailed 
they are filling the gap and giving us as 
much if not more satisfaction. In the South 
they may be planted any time, August to 
April and they will bloom within 10 weeks. 
In the North plant as soon as the ground 
is in condition. Successive plantings two 
weeks apart will furnish you with a very 
long season of bloom. Plant in full sun, in 
soil lightened with deep cultivation. Soak 
the bulbs for several hours in water and 
plant prongs down 2 inches deep and 4 
to 8 inches apart. Delivery throughout the 
Fall and Winter. Separate colors of yellow, 
gold, orange, pink, red and white, $1.00 
doz.; mixed colors. 75c doz.; small flower- 
ing size bulbs, mixed colors, $1.50 per 100. 
Rohdea 
Sacred Lily of China 
JAPONICA. A highly ornamental foliage 
plant well suited for pot culture and use- 
ful as a house plant. The leaves are 3 
inches wide and 12 to 18 inches long, 
growing from an Iris-like rhizome. The 
white inconspicuous flowers are followed 
by clusters of large, bright red berries 
which are held for a few months. These 
plants come from China and Japan, where 
they are highly prized. Give them the same 
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Rohdea Japonica 
culture as you would any house plant. In 
warm sections they may be planted in a 
shady location in the open. We have sev- 
eral varieties, but have not been able to 
identify their names. We list them by num- 
ber according to the markings of the 
foliage. 
No. 1. Plain green leaves. $1.00. 
No. 2. Leaves narrowly edged cream. 
$1.50. 
No. 3. Leaves heavily variegated yellow. 
$2.50. 
Sansevieria 
Bowstring Hemp 
A group of plants from Africa with 
fleshy, ornamental foliage of varying 
shapes, colors and markings. They are very 
useful for indoor culture, as they are very 
tolerant of adverse growing conditions. 
They may be grown in any soil mixture, 
and will grow anywhere except in direct 
sunlight. They do appreciate constant 
moisture. Delivery any time. 
ZEYLANICA. Upright, sword-shaped 
deep green leaves variegated transversely 
with grayish white. 3-4 léaves. 8-12 inches 
high. 50¢. 
VAR. LAURENTI. Same as the above 
but with a broad band of yellow on each 
side of the leaf. 3-4 leaves. 12-18 inches 
high.. 75¢. 
HAHNI. A very dwarf “Bird’s Nest” type 
with lovely rosettes of leaves only 4-6 
inches high. A new hybrid ‘form that is 
excellent for dish gardening or as potted 
in the window garden. $1.00. 
PARA (The Flowering Sansevieria). An 
excellent house plant that may be ‘grown 
in a pot or hanging basket. In the latter 
case the long stolons hang straight down 
and form plants at the tips, making an 
unusually beautiful specimen. The flowers 
are freely produced and are very fragrant. 
The foliage is bright green marbled dark- 
er, about 10 inches high. The flowers up to 
18 inches high, white tinged pink. They 
are tolerant of drought and sunlight, but 
prefer a steady moderate moisture and 
protection from strong sunlight. Delivery 
any time. 50c. 
