


xr and spring bloom. They prefer some shade, but do fairly well in full sun with 
equate watering and in moderately heavy soil. The foliage is subject to damage by 
gus blights and rusts, and thrips are the main trouble in the case of insect pests, 
these can be controlled. 
We offer plants of our fine florist strain, 25¢ each, $2.50 per dozen, single type; 
each, or $5.00 per dozen for double Gerberas, as available. 
| WATSONIANS 







Watsonias are gladiolus cousins in a 
variety of colorful shades, with flaring 
able for warm climates where heavy 
trumpet-shaped flowers on tall stems, 
usually curved or gracefully wavy, suit- 
freezes are not common. They can stand 
several degrees of frost in winter. Their 
growth is mostly evergreen, although 
there are one or two deciduous species. 
Bulbs are planted in the fall, and dug 
in midsummer.. They usually grow too 
tall for greenhouses. Any good gladiolus 
soil suits them, and an acid leaf mold 
loam is excellent. Blooms appear in 
midwinter and spring. | 
Mixed colors, $1.25 per doz., Pure 
White, $2.00 doz. 
Watsonia marginata, tall stems with 
smail violet flowers, 50c ea. 
Watsonia bulbifera, tall stems with 
WATSONIA HYBRID copper bronze flowers, 10¢ each. 

: HYMENOCALLIS | 
_ -This interesting genus of the Amaryllis family has a number of fine species, and is 
sadly confused. It needs monographing, if some enterprising horticulturist-botanist 
wants a life’s work. The most popular species in Southern gardens is H.caribaea 
_(keyensis) with large bulbs, up to 4 inches in diameter, and spikes of a dozen or more 
IM Sn els in summer. 
eNcan ne fase are among the most graceful of the Amaryllis family, marked by a 
beautiful membrane or corona in the center and long, linear petals. All are white ex- 
cept in the case of the sub-species, Hymenocallis (Ismene) Amancaes, the yellow 
deciduous “daffodil” type from Peru. Hymenocallis (ismene) Calathina is the well 
known “Peruvian Daffodil,’ grown by thousands in the north under gladiolus treat- 
-- ment. It does not thrive in the South unless in lime soil areas. There are numerous 
| ida species not in cultivation. 
saat one several other showy species like H.speciosa, H.tenuiflora, H.occidentalis, 
a native bulb hardy into Missouri, and H. Caribaea. | 
We offer H.caribaea at 25c each; H. tenuiflora, better type, 50c each; Hymenocallis 
hybrid Daphne, $10; H.calathina, 25c; H.Sulphur Queen (hybrid between H.Calathina 
and H.amancaes) $5.00 each; H.Amancaes, $10.00 each; and three unidentified species, 
an : -@ 50c each. 










AMARYLLIS RELATIVES 
- Amaryllis advena, var. miniata, dwarf Chilean species, also known as Ox-Blood 
Lily, dark red flowers on one-foot stems, in umbels of four or five in late summer. 
‘oliage grows in winter. Will stand several degrees of frost and is half hardy well into 
he upper South, 50c each, $5.00 doz. Also a lavender pink variety, 75c each. Bulbs have 
ong neck and grow deep in the ground (5 inches or more). 
OE Ae Amaryllis Johnsonii, old time hybrid, red with white stripes, 50c each. 
es Amaryllis Belladonna, Linn. (Hippeastrum equestre, Herb.), the common “Florida 
maryllis,” decorative species, 25¢ each. 

