a large planting outdoors we offer smaller bulbs, some of which may flower 
the first year. Per 100, $7.50. Per 50, $4.00. 
L. squamigera. Armaryllis Halli. The hardy Amaryllis that resembles 
Brunsvigia rosea (Amaryllis belladonna). $1.00 ea. 
Nerine. This genus is seldom seen in America, altho it is one of the most 
beautiful and varied of the Amaryllids. ‘They bloom in succession from Aug. 1 
thru January. They are hardy only in the south where temperatures seldom go 
under 26°. But they are one of the finest pot bulbs. Culture. Pot or plant in 
mildly acid to neutral soil. Sandy soils are more likely to be acid and drainage 
is better. Use peat or leaf mould to bring soil to pH 6.5 or 7. Alkaline soil is 
the most frequent cause of failure. Pot bulbs at once with bulb well covered 
and 2” to 4” deep in gardens. Full sun. When foliage yellows withhold water. 
Nerine Bowdenii. 10 or more flowers in an umbel 9” wide on a 15” scape. 
One of the finest Nerines and very easy. $1.00 and $1.50 ea. 
N. filifolia. The bulbs are very small, only 1%” diam. Round grassy foliage. 
Very pretty flowers in an umbel, pink, wavy or crinkled petals on a 10” scape. 
Our stock is so reduced we could not list last spring and almost reluctantly we 
decided to list this fall. So we offer only for early orders because if you 
want to get a flower you must order before Sept. 15. Earlier if possible. If order- 
ed too late for flowers you will still get good increase of bulbs and there is no 
assurance that a bulb moved now will flower this fall but they often do. 25c ea. 
$2.50 doz. 
N. Fothergilli. Its full name is Nerine curvifolia, var. Fothergilli major, 
Which is too long. It is usually shortened to the name we list. It is so outstanding 
and beautiful that it deserves sufficient attention to give the full name. The 
flowers are a rich red or scarlet that is iridescent in a way to remind one of 
polished gold stone. This and the following hybrid bloom in late summer or early 
fall just preceeding the appearance of foliage. This follows a period of a summer 
dormant period when they must be kept dry. The two varieties are ideal for 
potting and do not need to be repotted for several years. In pots cover the bulbs 
only to the neck. Deep bulbs growing at a cool temperature all winter and 
spring until foliage yellows. $2.50 ea. 
N. Fothergilli hybrids. Much like the parent but colors are from salmon 
orange to shades of red. No choice of shades possible. These like their seed 
parent, N. fothergilli should be kept dry in summer when dormant. Water in 
Sept. $2.00. 
N. Magnifice. Its name suggests its quality, ‘“Magnificient”. It is a fine pot 
bulb, or garden bulb in climates like So. Calif. The flowers are more pink and 
larger than those of Bowdeni. Winter delivery. $2.00. 
N. massonorum. Earliest, often mid-July. Foliage like N. filifolia. Flowers re- 
semble it but smaller, on a shorter scape. Very long spathe. Delivery any time. 
35c each. 
N. rosea-crispa. Hybrid of Filifolia but larger in all parts. Can be kept ever- 
green or dried off. $1.00 each. 
Sprekelia formossissima superba. Orchid amaryllis. Deep crimson flowers 
in orchid-like form. Much larger than common type, better color, more flowers. 
Evergreen. Fine in pots. Culture like Amaryllis. 50c and 75c. 
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. 
T. fragrans. This much larger species has a large, true bulb, with glaucous 
green foliage, 18” long and 1” wide. It has no allium odor. The plant is a pro- 
fuse winter bloomer in a cool room, with a few flowers in summer. It was in- 
troduced to this country only a very few years ago and so far as we can learn, 
only one other dealer lists it. It has larger fragrant flowers than violacease in 
the same color. Evergreen. Since it increases rapidly the bulbs are a good in- 
vestment for dealers or for plant exchanging. $2.50. 
Vallota purpurea. (or V. speciosa). Scarborough Lily. This is a hard to find 
old favorite. Leaves similar to Amaryllis. The scarlet flowers, funnel shaped are 
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