is thus possible, and when in flower one wants them in the house. We grow them in 
a lath house, lath spaced 4” apart, and in garden under Avocado (evergreen) trees, 
directly in the soil as they are often grown in Calif. When grown thus they will make 
very large clumps. They must have shade with only a few flecks of sunshine, but plenty 
of light and air. 
Clivias must never be dried off or allowed to lose their foliage. Keep them well 
watered after flowering, all summer and fall. Liquid fertilizer occasionally helps. When 
growth ceases in late fall rest them by giving them less water. But keep moist enough 
to prevent wilting of foliage. At this time they should have a cool room with tempera- 
tures from above 32° to not much over 50°. Pots should be 8” for a small plant up to 
12” for larger. As they grow and increase, do not divide but shift to larger pots. 
Drainage must be perfect. Potting soil is described under “General Culture Directions.” 
pH 7 is about right. One cannot guarantee a Clivia to flower the first year after moving 
tho they usually do. 
The foliage of our Clivias, grown outside in the ground, will not be as perfect as 
that of pot grown plants. But when potted, they replace the old foliage in a few 
months and become specimen plants. : 
Clivia miniata. Wide open flowers of soft yellow orange. Hardiest, $3.00 ea. 
C. miniata hybrids. Similar to the species “‘miniata” in foliage, hardiness, wide open 
flowers, etc., but there is some variation in color and form of flower. Most of them are 
in light orange tones. A few are dark and a few have a white throat. Do not express 
your color preference for any Clivia hybrids as we cannot tell the color from the plant. 
Blooming size, $4.00 ea. Smaller plants, $1.00 and $2.00 ea. 
C. nobilis hybrids. Again we can offer a few. These have wider foliage and are 
less tapering at tip. The flowers are larger, with more rounded petals and many are 
darker red-orange in color. Blooming sizes, $7.50 ea. 
Budded Clivias. One cannot guarantee a Clivia to flower after moving unless already 
showing a bud. Then when moved, the plants are sure to flower. Prices of Budded 
Clivias, C. miniata, $3.75. C. miniata hybrid, $5.00. C. nobilis hybrids, $9.00. 
Clivia seed. C. miniata and miniata hybrids, 25c ea. Plant in a box or flat, in a soil 
of sandy loam and leaf mould or peat. Just press seed down on the surface. Cover with 
pane of glass and set in full shade. Keep moist. 
Crinums are large bulbs and plants. They are indispensable in southern gardens for 
landscape effect among shrubs and trees. The flowers are useful for cutting and should 
be grown by all florists who must grow their own flowers. Only C. longifolia is quite 
hardy. Crinums moorei, Powelli alba and Cecil Houdyshel are only a little less hardy 
and can be grown up to southern Ohio, Mo. and Kan., if planted deep. 
Grown among trees and shrubs, in combination with Daylilies, true Lilies (Liliums), 
etc., one has a permanent planting that need not be dug up or divided for many years. 
Other bulbs like colored Callas (also shade loving) that are usually dug and stored in 
winter may be interspersed. All the above thrive with any good soil. A heavy mulch of 
manure during summer is excellent for Crinums and as a mulch you can use any kind 
and even fresh, rather liberally but experiment as to the amount. 
In the deep south, plant Crinums shallow, only a few inches deep. In the north deep 
planting up to 8” or more is necessary for the hardier sorts as the bulbs must not freeze. 
Altho they like a little shade, nearly all do well in full sun, except Moorei, which must 
have shade. | 
Crinums succeed in pots or tubs, but they are too large for small quarters. The 
‘pots may be stored in basement over winter, placed outside in summer. 
Crinum asiaticum. Very large bulbs, plants and flowers. The flowers are pure 
white, fragrant and resemble a spider lily. For deep south, or greenhouse, in lg. tubs. 
$4.00 ea. 
C. campanulatum. Belongs to the “Milk and Wine Lily” type. That is, the flowers 
are white with a bright rose stripe thru center. $1.00. 
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