Sprekelia formosissima superba. The Orchid Amaryllis. Deep crimson flowers in 
orchid-like form. This variety is much larger than the common type, better color and 
more flowers. Unlike the type, this var. “superba” is evergreen. A desirable bulb for 
pots. Culture like Amaryllis. Largest, 75c ea. Large, 50c ea., postpaid. Special. This is a 
fine Amaryllid for landscape use in the south. In the middle south it can be planted 
5” or 6” deep and is hardy with an added mulch. We can offer 25 bulbs for $8.00. 
50 for $15.00 postpaid, 100 bulbs for $20.00, by express, f.o.b. La Verne. 
Tulbaghia violaceae. Small cousin to Agapanthus. Mauve flowers produced thruout 
the year, a true ever-bloomer. Foliage has garlic odor if bruised. An acquisition for pot 
culture. 25c ea. 5 for $1.00. $2.00 per doz. 
Zephyranthes. Fairy lilies. The smallest Amaryllid, 6”-12” tall. Fine in beds or 
borders. Hardy in middle south. In north dig and store. They may be grown in pots. 
Give acid soil, sandy loam with leaf mould. 
Zephyranthes candida. Often called white Crocus. Best pure white. Evergreen. Very 
easy. Flowers profusely giving a bed with a snow white coverlet from mid-summer to 
early winter. 3 for 25c. 75c doz. 
The Alliae. This group is now placed in the Amaryllis family. Sandy loam is 
preferred. Do not add too much leaf mould and no peat, as very acid soil is not good. 
Plant about 2/4” deep. The species Allium are onions and should be grown in. full sun 
unless noted. 
A. ampeloprasum. Spanish garlic. This was introduced by Burbank as “Elephant 
Garlic,” because of its large size as a plant and bulb. We believed it to be a horticultural 
variety of A. sativum but Dr. Traub has recently identified it as here listed. The name 
is changed but the flavor remains for it is the largest, sweetest and juiciest garlic, easiest 
- to peel and is a fine ornamental for the herb garden as it has a 30” flower spike. Price 
reduced. Bulbs 3 for 10c. 35c doz. 
A. neapolitanum grandiflorum. Has a large umbel of pure white flowers that 
resemble Paper White Narcissus and are most lovely. The very small bulbs can be 
grown in the garden in the deep south and they are easily grown in pots for winter 
bloom in north. Plant about 6 bulbs in a 5” to 7” pot. 10c ea. 3 for 25c. 
A. Schoenoprasum. True Chives. Lovely little plants with lavender flowers, used 
for edgings in the flower or herb garden and add zest to salads. 10c ea. 4 for 25c. 
A. triquetrum. Very fine white flowering allium. The many large flowers in an 
umbel are pendulous. It does well in full sun like most alliums but even better in 
partial shade. 10c ea. 4 for 25c. 60c per doz. 
A. tuberosum. Oriental Garlic. A pretty Allium with white flowers. An ornament 
in the garden, indispensable in the herb garden. Leaves give a most delicious flavor to 
salads without the long-lasting high-powered after-effect of garlic. In north, winter the 
plants in pots. Plants 25c each. 
Brodiaea uniflora. Lovely porcelain blue flowers on a low plant. Usually grown in 
pots in the north but they are hardy in Ohio. For a pot of bright blue flowers in winter, 
to go along with Oxalis, plant 6 in a 4” pot. They must have a cool room. Culture, like 
freesias. 4 for 15c. 40c per doz. $2.75 per 100. By express, f.o.b., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 
per 1000. Var. Alba. We have a few of the white variety for 6c ea. 60c doz. 
BULBS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS 
Give bulbs or orchids for Christmas, birthday, Mother’s Day, Anniversary or any 
time a present is desired. They are ideal presents for flower lovers. It is much easier to 
order bulbs or orchids than to shop in the crowds. There is a saving too, because while 
books, magazine subscriptions, toilet accessories, jewelry and almost every gift item one 
can think of, has risen in cost, bulbs, cut flowers, orchids (both cut flowers and plants), 
are actually lower in price. Nothing gives more pleasure than flowers, bulbs or plants 
and they cost less. On top of these advantages, one can shop by mail with confidence and 
avoid the crowds. 
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