L. purpurea. Close to squamigera. But not a variety of it. The purplish 
flowers have vivid blue markings. Perfectly hardy in north. Rare. $3.00. 
L. radiata. Red Spider Lily. Coral red flowers in a several flowered umbel 
in Sept. Flowers are followed by the foliage. Flowers have narrow undulate 
petals and long stamens which give the “spidery” appearance. This is a com- 
mon flower in the south and one of our most beautiful. Hardy along coast to 
North Carolina and on Pacific Coast to Vancouver. In pots it flowers only the 
first year. 35c ea. Largest bulbs, 50c ea. 
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. 
The finest of all and of easy culture. Delivery Jan. to July, sometimes later. 
$1.00 and $1.50 ea. 
N. massonorum. Earliest, often mid-July. Foliage like N. filifolia. Flowers 
resemble it but small, on a shorter scape. Very long spathe. Delivery any time. 
30C ea. 
N. rosea-crispa. Hybrid of Filifolia but larger in all parts. Can be kept 
evergreen or dried off. Summer delivery. 60c ea. 
Sprekelia formosissima superba. The Orchid Amaryllis. Deep crimson flow- 
ers in orchid-like form. This variety is much larger than the common type, bet- 
ter color and more flowers. Unlike the type, this var. “superba” is evergreen. 
A desirable bulb for pots. Culture like Amaryllis. Largest, 75c ea. Large, 5Uc 
ea., postpaid. 
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. 
Zephyranthes. Fairy lilies.- The smallest Amaryllid, 6”-12” tall. Fine in 
beds or borders. Hardy in middle south. In north dig and store. They may be 
grown in pots. Give acid soil, sandy loam with leaf mould or peat. Full sun or 
slight shade. 
Zephyranthes grandiflora. The largest Zephyranthes and the best pink. It 
is very easy to grow. In the south, its habit of flowering every time it rains 
in summer gives it the name of Pink Rain Lily. Small bulbs 15c ea. Large 25c. 
The Alliae, or onions are now included in the Amaryllis Family. The fol- 
lowing Alliums are useful as foods as well as ornamental. Culture simple and 
easy. 
Allium schoenoprasum. True Chives. Small clumps, 10c, 3 for 25c. 
A. tuberosum. Japanese Garlic. Deliciously flavored leaves. Evergreen and 
probably not hardly in north. 25c. 
IRIS FAMILY—Iridaceae 
The Iris is the type plant of this family which also includes Gladiolus, Mari- 
ca, Tigridia and many others that are listed in our Fall Catalogs. 
Tall Bearded Iris. The old fashioned name was Iris Germanica, or simply 
Flags. We thought them lovely, but modern Iris, with their infinite colors, 
markings and blendings, are scarcely recognizable as their descendants. 
We prefer to deliver Iris in June and July as soon as we can after flowering 
as that is the best time. They can be moved any time of year but they do bet- 
ter if moved then. However we will send, on your responsibility, at any time. 
Culture is simple. Plant with roots spread out and rhizomes covered not 
over 1”. They do well in sandy loam but prefer heavy soil. It should be mildly 
alkaline or at least neutral. In acid soils the results range from unsatisfactory 
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