
Marica Gracilis 
Lycoris 
Spider Lily 
Amaryllids from Asia and Japan resem- 
bling Nerine. They make a Winter and 
Spring growth of foliage which dies down 
in the Summer and the flowers appear in 
the Fall very much on the order of Ama- 
ryllis Belladonna. They bear umbels of 8 
to 12 flowers on a stem and last a long 
time. Excellent for pot culture and as cut 
flowers. Plant in full sun and water well 
during active growth. Fall delivery. 
RADIATA. This is the plant that is com- 
monly called Guernsey Lily and was wide- 
ly distributed under the name Nerine Sar- 
niensis. It is a profuse bloomer and easy 
grower. The color is bright rosy-red with 
a sparkle of gold dust all over the flower. 
a never fails to attract attention. 115 feet. 
Cc: 
SQUAMIGERA. This is known as the 
Hurricane Lily and Hardy Amaryllis. It is 
perfectly hardy in the North if planted 6 
inches Geep and mulched. Flowers large 
and of a pinkish lilac color. 2 feet. $1.50. 
Marica 
Walking Iris 
South American Irids. They have shiny, 
bright evergreen foliage in fans resembling 
Iris Japonica. Flower scape looking just 
like another leaf. Near the tip of this scape 
the flowers develop and bloom, after which 
young plants are produced from the same 
point. As these young plants become large 
the scape is caused to bend down, touch- 
ing the ground, when the plants take root 
and the first step is taken in the process 
of walking. In pot culture they may be 
trained to hang, making cascades 4 to 6 
feet high. In warm sections they may be 
planted in the open. They like light soil 
with leafmould. Delivery throughout the 
year. 
GRACILIS. The flowers are extremely 
beautiful, fragrant, 3 inches across, and 
last one day, but several flowers are pro- 
duced on each scape. The color of the falls 
is purest waxy white. The standards are 
reticulated deep blue and white and the 
center of the flower is brown. Delivery 
throughout the year. 50c. 
NORTHIANA. Similar to Gracilis, but 
larger in all its parts. Flowers cream and 
blue. $1.50. 
Milla 
BIFLORA (Little Stars). Showy, waxy, 
white flowers about 2 inches in diameter. 
Its six petals open out flat. Two to seven 
flowers on thin 18-inch stem. Blooms July 
to September. Plant in full sun and water 
well till they are through blooming. Cul- 
ture and hardiness same as for Gladiolus. 
' Winter and Spring delivery. $1.50. 
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Milla Violacea 
UNIFLORA (Spring Stars). Light blue 
flowers l-inch across produced singly on 
6-inch stems. Foliage lies flat on the 
ground. Blooms in March. Succeeds both 
in sun or shade, and increases rapidly. De- 
livery Summer and Fall. 75¢ doz. 
