Eve. New, fine pure white. 60c. 
Fortune. A giant Incomparabilis of perfect form, smooth texture, very 
large open and beautifully frilled trumpet of soft orange and creamy yellow 
petals. E. 40c. 
Golden Harvest. Deep golden yellow. Petals well formed and overlapping. 
Trumpet well shaped and proportioned, rolled back at brim. One of the largest 
in existence. M. 35c. 
John Evelyn. (Incomparabilis). Snow white with dark cream cup, tinted 
apricot. Very large and very outstading. 40c. 
King Alfred. Favorite of florists and gardners. Deep golden yellow, ex- 
quisite and graceful. Good blooming size, rounds, 15c ea., $1.40 doz. Per 100, 
$7.75 by express, f.o.b. No. 1 round, 25c ea., $2.50 per doz. Per 100 $12.50, f.o.b. 
Daffodil Collection. One each of the above 10 varieties, value $3.50 for $3.15. 
Habranthus. Formerly considered as a subgenus of Hippeastrum. When this 
genus was reorganized, most of the species were placed in Amaryllis and this 
Subgenus became the genus Habranthus. Usually they have a one flowered scape. 
The culture is about the same as for Amaryllis advena as they are usually fall 
bloomers and winter growers, 
Habranthus brachyandrus. The long tubular flower is very striking in color, 
lavender pink with a deep purple throat and is quite large. They begin to flower 
in late summer and continue into the fall. Hence should be ordered early. 75c. : 
H. rubustus. Baker says the flower is rose red. It appears lavender pink to 
me. 25c ea. $2.50 per doz. 
Haemanthus. This south African genus is very rare in cultivation. Very few 
have ever seen one. They are hardy only in an almost frost-free climate like So. 
Calif. or Florida. In their habitat, the following grow in cool, moist forest glades 
where there is little sun but plenty of light and where breezes Keep the air in 
motion. These are the famous and rare Blood Lilies of South Africa. 
Culture They should be grown in pots except in climates like Florida and So. 
Calif. The soil should be equal parts of loam, coarse sand and peat or leaf mould 
made thoroly fine. Drainage should be perfect. A tablespoonful of bone meal 
to each pot is useful. H. Katherinae should be planted about 3” deep; puniceus, 
coccineus and carneus covered about 1” to 2”. The bulb of albiflos may extend 
about half above soil surface. An abundance of water at all times when growing 
is required but rather on dry side when dormant. Additional culture information 
is given with species. All are natives of South Africa. All are easy to propogate 
from the freely produced seed. Grow them as advised for Clivia seed. 
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”. Introduced from Natal in 1877, they are yet very rare. 
Give them a large pot, about 12’. Plant with top of bulb at soil surface. 
Katherinae is almost evergreen but usually tops either die or decline in 
January. About that time, the neck splits due to pressure of new growth. We can 
usually deliver from Jan. until late March but early ordering is advisable. We 
usually delay shipment by mail to north when there is danger of freezing. 
Express is always safe. Katherinae should never be entirely dried off but less 
water is needed in winter as it is a summer grower. Former prices were $10.00 
and $12.50 ea. In the spring we reduced these prices and are now again re- 
ducing them for next Jan.-Feb. delivery. Price, good flowering size for $6.00. 
Top size, $8.00. Order well in advance as we sell out early. 
H. albiflos. Two or more rather stiff erect evergreen leaves. The small white . 
flowers, 100 or more, are in a dense umbel. A rare and unusual plant. It is ever- 
green and must never be dried off. But most growth is made in summer and more 
water is needed then. Flowers here in late fall. Leaves burn badly in sun. $3.00. 
H. coccineus. This is the true Blood Lily altho all Haemanthus are referred 
to as Blood Lilies even tho one has white and another flesh pink flowers. This 
very rare Amaryllid usually has only two semi-erect leaves. They grow all winter 
after which they should be entirely dry until about Aug. Then watered only a 
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