may be planted deep on the border-line as in N. Car., Okla., etc. They do well in pots. 
In the north they may be grown in pots and shifted to garden with arrival of warm 
weather or they may be dug in fall and stored like Ismene and Glads. 
Hymenocallis sp. Tropical Spider Lily. This appears to be the same as H. rotata 
and H. tenuiflora and these two appear to be one species. This is a large species, with 
pure snow-white flowers over 7” wide. It is evergreen in frostless locations. 50c ea. 
H. Harrisii (Harrisiana). A small, deciduous Spider Lily. Flower stem not over 
12” tall. Hardy as far north as Washington, D.C. Rare. $2.50. 
Ismene. These are closely related to Hymenocallis and were usually classified under 
that genus until recently. Most botanists now give the Ismenes generic standing. 
Culture. They can be grown anywhere in the U.S. or where Glads can be grown, 
in the garden. In the colder sections of the north, dig the bulbs in the fall and store 
like Glads. In the middle south, plant 6” deep and mulch well over winter. In the deep 
south they are quite hardy. 
It is very important to store Ismene in a warm room. The storage temperature of 
55” is safe and 70” is still better. Chilling may cause flower buds to blast or the bulbs 
to rot. I have found no advantage in leaving old roots attached. April delivery. 
Ismene calathina. Peruvian Daffodil. Large white, very fragrant flowers, tinted 
green. As in Hymenocallis, the stamens are joined by a membrane to form a cup. This 
is a much larger cup in Ismene and bears a resemblance to the daffodil’s cup. 35c. 
$3.50 doz. 
I. calathina, var. Advance. An improved form with larger bulbs, larger and whiter 
flowers on a taller scape. $1.00 ea. 
I. calathina, var. festalis. An Ismene-Elisena cross of great beauty. Pure white and 
very graceful. $2.75. 
I. calathina, var. festalis Triumph. Improved “‘festalis.” $2.00. 
I. calathina, var. Olympia. The largest Ismene. Cream to light yellow. $3.25. 
I. calathina, var. Sulphur Queen. A cross of J. calathina and I. amancaes. Sulphur 
yellow, very deep when it first opens. $1.00. 
I. macleana. Our smallest Ismene. The bulb and plant are a little smaller than 
I. calathina and produce several slender 12” scapes with diminutive Ismene flowers 
that are nice in arrangements. Rare. Special price, 25c ea. 
Lycoris are natives of Japan and China. A few of them are now scarce because 
none can be imported. Most of them are winter growers. 
Culture. The species Radiata do well in any good garden soil containing humus. 
All Lycoris prefer neutral or mildly acid soil and for Aurea especially one should 
incorporate some peat in the planting furrow. Aureau also much prefers a sandy soil 
and liberal watering when in growth. Delivery spring to fall. 
Lycoris radiata. Red Spider Lily. Coral red flowers in a several flowered umbel in 
Sept. Flowers are followed by the foliage. Flowers have narrow undulate petals and 
long stamens which give the “spidery’” appearance. This is a common flower in the 
south and one of our most beautiful. Hardy along coast to North Carolina and on 
Pacific Coast to Vancouver. In pots it flowers only the first year. 35c ea. Largest bulbs, 
DU Crea: 
L. aurea. Golden Spider Lily. This is the famous Hurricane Lily of St. Augustine, 
Fla. It is one of nature’s most beautiful flowers, but rare and expensive. They must be 
ordered before Sept. 15 as they bloom very early. Hardy only in deep south. $2.50. 
L. squamigera. Amaryllis Halli. The hardy Amaryllis that resembles Brunsvigia 
rosea (Amaryllis belladonna). $1.00. Order before Oct. 1. 
Nerine. This genus is seldom seen in America, altho it is one of the most beautiful 
-and varied of the Amaryllids. They bloom in succession from Aug. 1 thru January. 
They are hardy only in the south where temperatures seldom go under 26°. But they 
are one of the finest pot bulbs. Culture: Pot or plant in mildly acid to neutral soil. 
Sandy soils are more likely to be acid and drainage is better. Use peat or leaf mould to 
bring soil to pH 6.5 or 7. Alkaline soil is the most frequent cause of failure. Pot bulbs 
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