H. Vesta. Deep orange with glistening gold sheen. 30”. May-July. 35c. 
H. Vulcan. Dark maroon-red. 30”. July-Aug. $2.00. 
H. Wau Bun. Large apricot flowers, sprinkled fulvous red. The twisted and 
curved petals add to its beauty. 75c. 
Ismene are no longer placed in the genus Hymenocallis but are given a genus 
of their own by botanists, a more logical classification. 
Their large, deliciously fragrant white flowers are most desirable for cutting 
and are seen often in florists shops. This year we offer the new fine hybrids at 
new reduced prices as we have sufficient stock to be able to do this. I understand 
that even the Holland originator lost some of these during the war. I do not 
believe any other source could supply Sulphur Queen, the new light yellow at 
75c ea. We paid $5.00 ea., only a few years ago. 
Culture. In the south where the ground does not freeze to a depth greater 
than an inch or two, or where this can be prevented by mulching they are quite 
winter hardy. The bulbs on the border line can be planted 5” or 6” deep. In the 
north they may be planted outside as early as the ground can be worked and dug 
and stored in late fall like Gladiolus. Or they can be potted about Mar. 1, treated 
as for Amaryllis and after flowering shifted to the outside garden. 
Ismenes must be stored in a warm place, 55° to 70°. If stored in a cold 
place the bulbs will not flower and very often they will rot. Strangely, in the 
ground this susceptibility to cold is not apparent. But any bulb plant or tree, 
if well rooted, is less susceptible to frost injury. That may be the reason why 
low temperatures do more damage to Calif. Citrus fruits in dry winters than 
when the rainfall has been plentiful and root action is therefore more active. 
Winter irrigation may offer more frost protection to fruits than is usually be- 
lieved. 
In mild climates, plant the bulbs early, 4” deep and where you will want 
them to stay for several years. They deserve a good rich deep soil and if not 
sandy it should be made very mellow with much leaf mold or compost. 
Ismene calathina. Peruvian Daffodil. Large white, fragrant flowers attrac- 
tively tinted green. The stamens are joined by a membrane to form a cup, like a 
daffodil. 35c. Extra large, 50c ea. 
1. festalis. An Ismene--Elisena hybrid, Pure White, very graceful,, frag- 
rant flowers. The long narrow petals give a great refinement to the flowers. 
No white Amaryllid is quite as elegant (unless Eucharis) as this hybrid, which 
anyone can grow while only a very few can grow Hucharis. Price $1.75 ea. A 
few sap ee bulbs for $2.25. 
. Olympia. The largest Ismene. It is really a giant. As the color is tinted 
peat yellow we believe it may be a hybrid of I. calathina and I. Sulphur 
Queen. $2.25 ea. 
1. Sulphur Queen. Hybrid of I. calathina and I. amancaes. This rare light | 
yellow Ismene should be in every bulb collection at this low price, 75c ea. $7.50 
per doz. 
1. Macleana. 'This is the midget of the genus. The flowers are tiny, per- 
fectly formed Ismenes in startling contrast to Olympia. The stems are about 
as long as others so they are useful in arrangements. 25c. $2.00 per doz. 
Collection of 5 var. of Ismenes, $5.00. This collection will excite the inter- 
est of every visitor to your garden when in bloom. 
Lycoris are natives of Japan and China. They are among our very best 
bulbs for the south and two at least, L. squamigera and L. purpurea are quite 
hardy in the north. This is because the bulbs remain dormant until very late 
winter or early spring when the foliage appears, makes rapid growth and dies 
back by early summer. Most other species are winter growers and that elimi- 
nates them for northern gardens. Cover the bulbs by about 4” of soil in full 
sun exposure. Leaf mould or peat added to soil is a help. Lycoris are not recom- 
mended for pot culture. Most of them are hardy to Washington, D. C. 
Lycoris aurea. Golden Spider Lily. This is the famous Hurricane Lily of St. 
Augustine, Fla. It is one of nature’s most beautiful flowers, but rare and ex- 
pensive. They must be ordered before Sept. 15 as they bloom very early. Hardy 
only in deep south. $2.50 ea. 
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