or even one time, a few tubers may fail. Probably all would fail if chilled by 
40° and surely by 34°. There is a certain amount of tolerance in varieties or 
in individuals. Thus one bulb may fail and nine grow if the culture is 75% to 
90% correct. 
After flowering lessen the water given, gradually. When the tops are dead 
give only enough water to prevent shriveling. By Feb. some of the tubers will 
show growth. Repot the tubers as soon as they start to grow. 
We offer only Calif. grown Gloxinias, and Tub. Begonias and Florida 
grown Caladiums because they are the best in the world. I could buy Belgian 
grown Gloxinias for less and sell them at a lower price, but it has been re- 
ported to us that at least some of the European Nurseries are growing strains 
that have inferior flowers. Saxe 
We offer 1%4”-114" tubers in the following varieties: Blanche de Meru, rose 
white throat; Emperor Frederick, scarlet, white border; Emperor William, 
violet, white border; Etoile de Feu, scarlet; Mont Blanc, pure white; Prince 
Albert, frilled, dark violet; Princess Elizabeth, blue, white throat; Roi des 
Rouges, frilled, dark crimson; Tigrinia, from light rose to dark lavender; 
Violacea, soft violet; Brunhilde, pure white. 
Price, 50c each. The 11 var. for $5.25. All tubers will be labelled for this 
price. Assorted varieties, all in one bag, $5.00 per doz. Or one each of 11 vari- 
eties above described, all in one bag, unlabelled for $5.00 . 
Achimines are close relatives of Gloxinias and belong also to the Gesneria- 
ceae. Altho distinctly different, the genera Achimines and Sinningia are close- 
ly parallel in the color and form of their flowers, foliage characteristics, ec- 
ology in nature and culture. The tubular flowers are mostly in purple tones 
altho white, pink and red are seen. 
Culture. Achimines tubers are very small and in our arid climate they 
dry out easily if improperly stored. They should be covered by dry sand and 
stored at a minimum temp. of 45°. It is best to start at once when received if 
this is Feb. 1, or later. They may be grown in pots or wire baskets. As Achim- 
ines are Shallow rooting, and the roots need air, fill the pots 1% full of drainage 
material. 8” wire baskets are ideal containers and will hold several plants. If 
too full, they transplant easily. Line the basket well with sphagnum moss and 
place the compost in the center. Baskets are listed under “garden supplies.” 
The best compost for Achimines is one part sand or very sandy loam and 
two parts well rotted leaf mould or leaf mould and peat. Some commercial 
growers use a little well rotted manure in compost. A compost suitable for 
Gloxinias is also good for Achimines as they grow in nature in similar soils. 
It is important that the soil be at least one half humus. The humus may be 
peat or leaf mould or a combination. The purpose of sand is to insure good 
drainage. A top dressing of screened, well rotted manure, may be given the 
plants after they are well started. 
We have the best success when grown by the ‘‘Houdyshel Method,” de- 
scribed under Caladiums. The largest and fattest tubers have been those 
grown in pure peat and a little sphagnum. 
_._ Do not over water when starting but do not allow them to become dry 
either. Some varieties start promptly but others start slowly and you may 
have to wait a long time before all are up. After plants are well advanced they 
may be fed with manure water, Plantabs, Vigoro Tablets or Spoonit. They 
should have increased supply of water when in good growth. 
Achimines are tropicals and need high humidity and warm conditions. 
Start them at a temperature of about 60°. When flowering a temperature of 
20° is better and by that time you can remove them to the shade of trees, 
preferably with limbs trimmed high. They must have about 75% shade. Keep 
them always moist, no drying out. But overwatering mature plants may cause 
dropping of buds and non-blooming. 
1. Adele de la Haute. Large fls., shell pink blending to carmine center. 
Green foliage. 
2. Ambroise Verschaffelt. Beautiful, veined violet blue, edged lilac. Yellow 
center. Easy and a profuse bloomer. 
3: Dazzler. Velvety copper-red, yellow center. One of the prettiest. 
4. Giant Pansy. Pansy shaped, ruffled edges. Two upper petals blotched 
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