during late winter dormancy. But not too dry. When bulbs are received pot at once 
and water. Do not water much before growth starts. Altho a little warmth favors 
earlier growth and flowers it may be easily overdone. 
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 unforgettable sight of tropic beauty. The entire plant is of quite 
large proportions, the foliage and flower umbel reaching a height of 30” to 36”. Intro- 
duced 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 January. 
We can move them between January to March but if wanted you should order at once. 
Price $10.00 ea. Largest bulbs $12.50. 
H. albiflos. A rare species. Quite unusual too in appearance. There are 2 to 4 wide, 
short leaves, semi-erect and evergreen. In the fall a very curious flower umbel, paint 
brush shaped, appears with 75 or more white flowers in a dense head. Pot the bulbs 
ae most of bulb above soil surface. Do not give much sun as foliage burns easily. 
3.00 ea. 
H. coccineus. Blood Lily. Produces about 2 large leaves, semi-prostrate. Winter 
growing, fall bloomer. Scape with red spots on green background is part of floral display. 
These are followed by red fruits. Seed are easily grown, like Clivia seed. $3.00 ea. 
H. carneus. The two leaves are prostrate. The flowers are larger and less numerous 
than in H. coccineus and are flesh colored and are not striking in appearance. The 
growth habits are similar. $3.50 ea. 
H. puniceus. Evergreen plant with very attractive foliage. The leaves are very vivid 
green, wavy edged with spotted petioles. Scarlet flowers in spring in umbel similar 
but smaller than H. coccineus and followed by red fruits. $3.50. 
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 add to their desirability. I have known abandoned plants here, where we 
have arid, hot summers, to persist for years. 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. 
In Daylilies, the sepals are colored and petal-like and are an essential part of the 
floral display. Approximate flowering dates are given. 
Hemerocallis Araby. A lovely pastel color, with the effect of bronze on gold dust. 
30”. $3.00 ea. 
H. Bagdad. Coppery red over orange veins. Mid-zone of madder brown. Very 
striking large flowers. 3 ft. June-July. $1.00. 
H. Calypso. Large, fragrant lemon yellow flowers. Opens in evening. 42”. June- 
August. 40c ea. 
H. Cecil Houdyshel. A Dr. Traub origination. A deep crimson, with an old copper 
shade that makes it outstanding in our garden. Slight shade gives better color to flowers. 
3 ft. June-July. $3.00. 
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