umbel often 10” or more in diameter. I have counted nearly 125 in an umbel. 
The broad banana-like foliage droops gracefully into an umbrella form. 
Scarlet seeds follow the flowers. A plant in flower is an unforgettable sight 
of tropic beauty. The entire plant is of quite large proportions, the foliage 
and flower umbel reaching a height of 30” to 36”. Introduced from Natal in 
1877, they are yet very rare. Give them a large pot, about 12”. Plant with top 
of bulb at soil surface. 
Katherinae is almost evergreen but usually tops either die or decline in 
January. About that time, the neck splits due to pressure of new growth. 
We can usually deliver from Jan. until late March but early ordering is advis- 
able. We usually delay shipment by mail to north when there is danger of 
freezing. Express is always safe. Katherinae should never be entirely dried 
off but less water is needed in winter as it is a Summer grower. Former prices 
were $10.00 and $12.50 ea. We reduced these prices and are now again reduc- 
ing them for Jan.-Feb. delivery. Price, good flowering size for $5.00. Top size, 
$7.90. Order well in advance as we Sell out early. 
H. albiflos. Two or more rather stiff erect evergreen leaves. The small 
white flowers, 100 or more, are in a dense umbel. A rare and unusual plant. 
It is evergreen and must never be dried off. But most growth is made in 
summer and more water is needed then. Flowers here in late fall. Leaves 
burn badly in sun. $2.00. 
H. coccineus. This is the true Blood Lily altho all Haemanthus are re- 
ferred to as Blood Lilies even tho one has white and another flesh pink 
flowers. This very rare Amaryllid usually has only two semi-erect leaves. 
They grow all winter after which they should be entirely dry until about Aug. 
Then watered only a little at first. The flower scape appears, preceding 
foliage. This scape furnishes part of the floral display, being marked by con- 
trasting red spots on a bright background. The 4” umbel consists of very 
numerous small, densely placed blood red flowers. These are followed by the 
fruits which turn red upon ripening. Each fruit will contain one or more large 
seeds. In the south plant the bulbs with top even with soil surface. Half 
shade. Easy in pots where half of bulb may be above soil. Stock very limited. 
Order early and reserve your bulb. $3.00 ea. Jumbo size that should give 2 or 
3 flower scapes and a lot of seed, $4.00. 
H. carneus. The two leaves are prostrate. The flowers are larger and less 
numerous than in H. coccineus and are flesh colored and not striking in ap- 
pearance. The growth habits are similar. It is valuable mostly to collectors 
of unusual plants and for crossing with H. Katherinae, H. coccineus or others 
to get new colors. Moisture does not harm this species when dormant. De- 
livery late spring to about Aug. 1. Stock limited as on all Haemanthus and it 
is best to order in advance. Price $2.50. 
Hermerocallis. Daylily. The flowers range in color from dark bronzy red, 
thru pastel tones of pink to orange and yellow. They are borne on a branching 
scape well above the foliage. 
The Greek name, meaning “beautiful for a day,” refers to an individual 
flower. But these are so freely produced, thru a long period, that “beautiful 
every day” would be more apt, as a collection of several sorts show masses of 
flowers thruout the spring, summer and fall and here we often have some 
winter flowers. The modern sobriquet of “The Perennial Supreme” is well 
deserved. 
Culture. While their beauty is their greatest recommendation, their easy 
culture and hardiness add to their desirability. I have known abandoned plants 
here, where we have arid, hot summers, to persist for years. They grow well 
in full sun. Slight shade is better. If given constant moisture about their roots, 
preserving this and coolness of the earth with a good mulch, the plants are 
ideally situated and respond with generosity. They are hardy even in severe 
winters in the north. They are fibrous rooted, not bulbs, and must be planted 
at once when received. Altho they can be moved any time, it is better. to ship 
from late fall to early spring. 
They are an almost perfect border or landscape plant, never have to be 
dug and replanted. All that you must do for them is keep the weeds down and 
water. A heavy leafy mulch helps every way. 
In Daylilies, the sepals are colored and petal-like and are an*essential part 
of the floral display. ae 
