Their large, deliciously fragrant white flowers are most desirable for 
cutting and are seen often in florists shops. We have large stocks of most 
Ismene altho we lost the major portion of I. Olympia in our January, 1949 
freeze when temperatures were 20° and cannot list it. We plant very shallow. 
No doubt if our bulbs had been 6” deep, all would have survived the freeze. 
But we lost many even of those listed. We have so many Sulphur Queen that 
we are again lowering the price. Our retail price on this is now lower than 
usual wholesale prices. We want you all to have this fine Ismene. We paid 
$5.00 per bulb to get a Start. They are rapid multipliers. 
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 March 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. 
In mild climates, plant the bulbs early, 5” 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 mulch, leaf mould or compost. 
Ismene Calathina. Peruvian Daffodil. Large white, fragrant flowers, 
attractively tinted green. The stamens are joined by a membrane to form a 
cup, like a daffodil. 35c. Extra large, 50c ea. 
I. festalis. An Ismene-Elisena hybrid, Pure White, very graceful, fragrant 
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. Price $1.75 ea. A few Super-jumbo bulbs for $2.25. 
I. Sulphur Queen. Hybrid of I. calathina and I. amancaes. This rare light 
yellow Ismene should be in every bulb collection at this low price. 50c ea. $5.00 
er doz. 
r I. 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 4 var. of Ismenes, $3.25. This collection will excite the 
interest of every visitor to your garden when in bloom. 
Sprekelia formossissima superba. Orchid amaryllis. Deep crimson flowers 
in orchid-like form. Much larger than common type, better color, more flowers. 
Evergreen. Fine in pots. Culture like Amarylilis. 50c. 
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. 
T. fragrans. This much larger species has a large, true bulb, with glaucous 
green foliage, 18” long and 1” wide. It has no allium odor. The plant is a 
profuse winter bloomer in a cool room, with a few flowers in summer. It was 
introduced to this country only a very few years ago and so far aS we can 
learn, only one other dealer lists it. It has larger fragrant flowers than viola- 
cease in the same color. Evergreen. Since it increases rapidly the bulbs are 
a good investment for dealers or for plant exchanging. $2.00. 
Vallota purpurea. (or V. speciosa). Scarborough Lily. This is a hard to 
find old favorite. Leaves similar to Amaryllis. The scarlet flowers, funnel 
shaped are in an umbel. Flowers late summer usually. This is one of our best 
amaryllids for green house culture. In potting use plenty of drainage. Soil 
should be equal parts rich sandy loam, peat and cow manure. Add a little 
sharp coarse sand and granular charcoal if available. Use small pots and shift 
to larger as necessary. Vallotas resent being moved and should not be repotted 
for several years. They are not safe under garden or field culture and that has 
almost led to extinction of commercial stocks in U. S. Under culture the plants 
do not lose foliage and even if they do the bulbs must not be dried off. Keep 
at least slightly moist when dormant. Only the gift of a friend makes this 
offering possible. Get them now as we may Sell out at $2.50 ea. 
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