
Giant Hibiscus 
Henderson’s Giant Hibiscus 
Giant Mallow 
This new hibiscus can be grown any- 
where; absolutely hardy. The flowers are 
enormous in size, measuring from 6 to 10 
inches across, and when established will 
bloom from June to November. They are 
deciduous and new shoots sprout from the 
roots each Spring. Healthy and vigorous 
and will thrive in any soil. Plant with 
shrubbery. Colors range from snow white 
through all shades of pink, red scarlet and 
maroon. Propagation same as for Dahlias. 
Plant in full sun; cover eyes on roots 
about an inch deep and stake. They will 
not sprout until weather becomes warm in 
the Spring. These Hibiscus require good 
drainage and moderate water supply. De- 
livery January through March. Mixed col- 
ors, $1.00 each; $9.00 doz. 
CRIMSON WONDER. Beautiful flower 
over 8 inches across of an intense crimson 
shade. $1.50. 
FORMAL WHITE. Heavy petalled, as 
white, in a semi-ruffled round shaped flow- 
er with a red center. $1.00. 
FRESNO. Nine-inch flowers of satin pink 
overlaid with silver. An _ indescribably 
beautiful variety. Individual petals 4 inch- 
es broad. Possesses a Burgundy red center. 
Ae finest self-colored pink ever grown. 
MAHOGANY. Semi-fluted petals of ma- 
hogany red throughout. Beautiful flowers 
to 7 inches in diameter. $1.00. ' 
MAMMOTH WHITE. A large white deli- 
cately tipped pink with a large, dark red 
center. Good bloomer. $1.50. 
ROSE CUP. Old rose self with overlap- 
are petals, fine substance. Very beautiful. 
.00. 
RAVEN. Deepest maroon red petals 
semi-ruffled and of heavy substance. 7-inch 
flowers. $2.50. 
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RUFFLED RED. Entire flower beautifully 
ruffled, very large, 8 inches and of un- 
usual briliance. $2.00. 
STRAWBERRY ROSE. Strong growing 
variety producing quantities of beautiful 
8-inch blooms of glowing strawberry rose 
Sshade—entirely self colored. Highly recom- 
mended. $1.50. 
_SUPER ROSE. Very large flowers, 10-12 
inches across, of a rich silver pink shade. 
Each petal overlaps to form a rounded 
flower. Has a small red center. $3.00. 
Hippeastrum 
GIANT HYBRIDS. This is the giant flow- 
ered Amaryllis, the so-called ‘“‘Red Ama- 
ryllis.” They may be planted in full sun 
or light shade in Florida and California, 
or may be grown as house plants in the 
conservatory or window garden in the 
cold regions. Plant the bulb shallow, bare- 
ly covering neck when planted in the 
garden and with most of the bulb above 
the soil when potted. Use rich compost and 
use liquid manure occasionally. 
These hybrids are the result of many 
years careful breeding by a number of 
outstanding horticulturists throughout the 
world. They vary in color from almost 
pure white to shades of pink, scarlet and 
red, often marked with beautiful stripes 
of darker color on light ground. They bear 
4 to 6 huge flowers, varying in size from 
6 to 10 inches across, and often delight- 
fully fragrant. Large size bulbs will pro- 
duce two or more flower stems at a time 
and most of them will bloom twice during 
a season. Offered in mixed colors only. 
arcras delivery. Flowering size, 75c; large, 
1.00. 
Hymenocallis 
Ismene 
CALATHINA. A grand Summer flower- 
ing bulb, producing freely, large creamy 
white, fragrant flowers, somewhat resem- 
bling daffodils in shape. It is a native of 
tropical and sub-tropical America. It may 
be planted in a moist, sunny location in 
the garden and left undisturbed for a num- 
ber of years. 24 inches. Plant about 6 
inches deep. Delivery Dec. to March. 50c. 

Hippeastrum Advenum 
