hybrids as we cannot tell the color from the plant. We grow these hybrids 
in a lath house but C miniata species and some other species and hybrids are 
under Avocado trees. Not one of those outside was frozen or seriously injured 
by the last winter’s freeze, when temperatures went to 20°. The miniata 
hybrids, in a lath house which we considered a protection were a 75% loss. 
Evidently the lack of air drainage was the cause. We now wish to close out 
all in this lath house. There are probably less than 25 blooming size plants 
and they are on the small side and probably not all will flower this year. 
Price of these, $3.00 ea., a reduction of 25% under last year. Medium size 
plants, price $2.00 ea. Small plants, $1.00 ea. 
C. nobilis hybrids. These are much finer and better Clivias than the 
miniata hybrids. They have wider foliage. The flowers are larger and usually 
darker in color. We priced these in our fall catalog at $6.50 reduced from an 
old price of $10.00. Because of our lack of miniata hybrids, we again lower. 
Price $5.00 ea. No quantity discounts. 
Crinums are large bulbs and plants. They are indispensable in southern 
gardens for landscape effect among shrubs and trees. The flowers are useful 
for cutting and should be grown by all florists who must grow their own 
flowers. Only C. longifolia is quite hardy. Crinums moorei, Powelli alba and 
Cecil Houdyshel are only a little less hardy and can be grown up to southern 
Ohio, Mo. and Kan., if planted deep and mulched over winter. 
Grown among trees and shrubs, in combination with Daylilies, true Lilies 
(Liliums), ete., one has a permanent planting that need not be dug up or 
divided for many years. Other bulbs like colored Callas (also shade loving) 
that are uSually dug and stored in winter may be interspersed. All the above 
thrive with any good soil. A heavy mulch of manure during summer is ex- 
cellent for Crinums and as a mulch you can use any kind and even fresh, 
rather liberally but experiment as to the amount. 
In the deep south, plant Crinums shallow, only a few inches deep. In the 
north deep planting up to 8” or more is necessary for the hardier sorts as 
the bulbs must not freeze. Altho they like a little shade, nearly all do well 
in full sun, except Moorei, which must have shade. 
Crinums succeed in pots or tubs, but they are too large for small quarters. 
The pots may be stored in basement over winter, placed outside in Summer. 
C. campanulatum. Belongs to the “Milk and Wine Lily” type. That is, the 
flowers are white with a bright rose stripe thru center. $1.00. 
C. Cecil Houdyshel. Flowers, deep rose pink. One of the best hybrids, all 
qualities considered. It is the same cross as C. Powelli but is much larger, 
more robust and instead of flowering in but limited period it is almost a per- 
petual bloomer. Experts consider this the best Crinum hybrid. Small bulbs. 
$1.00. Blooming size, $1.75. Very large bulbs, $2.50. 
C. Ellen Bousanquet. Most outstanding. It is most Surprising to see a 
Crinum with such dark, glowing wine red flowers. Very vigorous and easy. 
Jumbo, $1.50. Large, $1.00. Medium, 60c ea. 
C. erubescens. “Milk and Wine” type. The center stripe is red-purple, 50c 
ea. Jumbo, $1.00 postpaid. Extra large jumbos, 75c, 6 for $3.75 by express f.o.b. 
C. H. J. Elwes. Pink flowers of unusual beauty. $4.00. 
C. longifolia alba. (Syn. Capenese alba.) White lily-shaped flowers. This 
is the hardiest species, surviving the winters with protection if planted deep, 
as far north as Ohio. Better than “Rosea.” 50c. Botanists now call this C. 
bulbispermum. 
C. Louis Bousanquet. Very free flowering thru an unusually long Season. 
Pink flowers on a very tall, erect scape. 50c. 
C. moorei. Large pink, bell-shaped flowers in the fall, freely produced. 
The long neck of the bulb surmounted by rotated leaves gives the plant great 
decorative value. Requires shade. Nearly as hardy as longifolia. $1.00 ea. 
C. powelli alba. Extra fine pure white. One of the most valuable and 
beautiful Crinums. 50c ea. Jumbo, $1.00 ea. 
C. Virginia Lee Seedlings. We have not had enough stock of Virginia Lee 
or of its seedling Gordon Wayne to list for several years. This lot comprises 
seedlings as far removed as the fourth generation but are all similar. They 
range in color from pure white to heavy pink markings. All are as good and 
some are better than Virginia Lee. While much like Virginia Lee they must 
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