Achimenes 
Cupid’s Bower 


EW plants can equal the loveliness and appeal of a pot of Achimenes in full 
bloom... one of the best summer-flowering plants for growing in pots, hanging 
baskets and porch boxes (indoors or out... any part of the U. S. except dry, arid 
regions). They thrive best in partial shade, along with plenty of warmth and humid- 
ity. Throughout the lower South many varieties will become naturalized in shady 
nooks where the soil is rich and loamy and other conditions are ideal. 
The tiny tubercles are usually planted in late wintér or early spring, and bloom 
from mid-summer well into the fall season. When well grown they bloom in great 
profusion, and colors are strikingly clear and fine. 
The exceptional beauty and ease of culture of many of the newer hybrids has 
greatly increased the popularity of Achimenes, and they are predestined to a niche 
of fame in American gardening. 
MULTIPLY RAPIDLY. The tiny catkin-like tubercles multiply very rapidly, and by the 
end of the first year you will have sufficient increase to plant many additional pots the 
following spring. 
THE MOST COMPLETE SELECTION OF ACHIMENES IN AMERICA. Because of 
our fondness for these beautiful plants we are constantly searching for newer and finer 
varieties, both abroad and at home, which will be worthy of the most discriminating fancier. 
The result is a collection of exceptionally choice varieties considered as the finest and most 
complete in America. Many of the newer varieties are grown especially for us by a leading 
Achimene specialist in Oregon. 
CAREFULLY PACKAGED. Achimene tubers are notably poor travelers as they dry out 
readily when not properly stored. To offset this we have developed a unique and careful 
method of packing that will assure their arrival in the very finest condition . . . fresh and 
healthy, ready to grow. All are guaranteed to reach you in perfect condition regardless of 
what section of the country you live in. 
FULL CULTURAL INSTRUCTIONS. Although easy to grow we provide detailed, 
easy-to-follow instructions with each order . . . including full information regarding soils, 
planting, general care, winter storage, etc. 
For your convenience all varieties are listed in general color groups. However, each is a distinct 
and individual variety of great merit, very carefully selected for qualities of unusual beauty, form, 
and foliage texture. 
Red Varieties 
HARRY WILLIAMS. An unusual type with tall upright stems often 18 inches high. Leaves gor- 
geously marked and veined with rich brown. Flowers large and of a semi-tubular shape, near red 
with an orange-yellow throat heavily spotted with brick red. This is a very choice variety. 
35c¢ each 3 for $ .95 6 for $1.80 
MASTER INGRAM. Fiery red with an orange-yellow throat. Long tubular flowers borne freely on 
a plant with some sturdy, upright stems, and some hanging branches to produce a most gorgeous 
plant. This is the finest of the true red varieties, a very rare color in Achimenes. 
35c each 3 for $ .95 6 for $1.80 
VIVID. Glowing crimson on fine arching stems. A superb new variety. Beautiful for baskets. 
25c¢ each 3 for $ .65 6 for $1.10 
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