Haemanthus Katherinae. The 
bright red flowers fill a large rounded 
umbel often 10” or more in diameter. 
I have counted nearly 125 in an umbel, 
the broad banana-like foliage droops 
gracefully into an umbrella form. 
Scarlet seeds follow the flowers. A 
plant in flower is an unforgetable sight 
of tropic beauty. The entire plant is 
of quite large proportions, the foliage 
and flower umbel reaching a height of 
30” to 36”. Introduced from Natal in 
1877 they are yet very rare. Give them 
a 14” to 16” pot or tub. 
Katherinae is almost evergreen 
but usually tops either die or decline in 
Jan. We can move them between 
Jan. to Mar. but if wanted you should 
order at once. 
We have only a few good bloom- 
ing size bulbs. Price $10.00 ea. There 
ro oe or less of a larger size at HAEMANTHUS KATHERINAE 
H. carneus. As the name indi- 
cates the flowers are flesh color. This plant is odd and rather attractive but for 
decorative value the price should be much less than an Amaryllis. We offer a few, 
only for collectors. The two large leaves lie flat on ground. The small umbel of flowers 
appears in early fall, followed by foliage which grows until spring. Delivery about June. 
$4.00 ea. 
H. Multiflorus. Not exactly a onlin edition of Katherinae but smaller and much 
like it. The umbel is nearly as large, composed of 60-100 blood red flowers. It is said 
that plants in bloom have sold for $25.00 in flower shops. The bulbs have a little longer 
dormant period but should be ordered early, not later than March, usually. Give them 
a 10” to 12” pot. Blooming size, $3.00. Larger bulbs for $4.00. Larger size is more 
sure to flower, and the flower umbel is larger. 
H. puniceus, sold out for the present. H. Coccineus, see Fall Catalog. 
Hemerocallis. Daylily. The flowers range in color from dark bronzy red, thru 
pastel tones of pink to orange and yellow. They are borne on a branching scape well 
above the foliage. 
The Greek name, meaning “beautiful for a day,” refers to an individual flower. 
But these are so freely produced, thru a long period, that “beautiful every day” would 
be more apt, as a collection of several sorts show masses of flowers thruout the spring, 
summer and fall and here we often have some winter flowers. The modern sobriquet 
of “The Perennial Supreme” is well deserved. 
Culture. While their beauty is their greatest recommendation, their easy culture 
and hardiness adds to their desirability. I have known abandoned plants here, where 
we have arid, hot summer, to persist for years. But that must not be their fate. They 
grow well in full sun. Slight shade is better. If given constant moisture about their 
roots, preserving this and coolness of the earth with a good mulch, the plants are ideally 
situated and respond with generosity. They are hardy even in severe winters in the 
north. They are fibrous rooted, not bulbs, and must be planted at once when received. 
Altho they can be moved any time, it is better to ship from late fall to early spring. 
They should be used more extensively in permanent borders and landscapes. Plant 
them along with Crinums and shrubs. Both Crinums and Daylilies are as permanent as 
the shrubs and seldom need thinning. Both can use top dressing of manure. 

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