Washington, D. C., and even in So. Kansas a few grow them in protected 
places. Ross ; 
Lycoris purpurea. We have almost decided that we have been listing this 
under the wrong name. It apparently agrees with the illustration_and 
description L. Sprengeri, on pp. 170 and 171 of “Amaryllidaceae: Tribe 
Amarylleae” by Traub and Moldenke. The flowers are rose, purple and 
carmine with the outer third of the petal, in stunning contrast, a vivid 
prussian blue. Best of all, it is winter hardy in the north. Flowers later than 
L. squamigera, in the fall, but recently moved bulbs frequently fail to flower 
the first year. It is worth waiting a year to see, but some will flower this 
fall if planted in Sept. Rare. $3.00 ea. 
L. radiata. Red Spider Lily. Coral red flowers in a several flowered umbel 
in Sept. Flowers are followed by the foliage. Flowers have narrow undulate 
petals and long stamens which give the “spidery’ appearance. This is a 
common flower in the south and one of our most beautiful. Hardy along coast 
to N. Car. and on west coast to Vancouver. 35c ea. Larger forcing Size, 50c. 
L. squamigera. Amaryllis Halli. The hardy Amaryllis that resembles 
Brunsvigia rosea (Amaryllis belladonna). $1.00 ea. 
Nerine. This genus is seldom seen in America, altho it is one of the most 
beautiful and varied of the Amaryllids. They bloom in succession from Aug. 1 
thru January. They are hardy only in the south where temperatures seldom 
go under 26°. But they are one of the finest pot bulbs. Culture. Pot or plant 
in mildly acid to neutral soil. Sandy soils are more likely to be acid and 
drainage is better. Use peat or leaf mould to bring soil to pH 6.5 or 7. 
Alkaline soil is the most frequent cause of failure. Pot bulbs at once with 
bulb well covered and 2” to 4” deep in gardens. Full sun. When foliage yellows 
withhold water. | . 
Nerine Bowdenii. 10 or more flowers in an umbel 9” wide on a 15” scape. 
One of the finest Nerines and very easy. $1.00 and $1.50 ea. 
N. filifolia. The bulbs are very small, only %” diam. Round, grassy 
foliage. Very pretty flowers in an umbel, pink, wavy or crinkled petals on a 
10” scape. Our stock is so reduced we could not list last spring and almost 
reluctantly we decided to list this fall. So we offer only for early orders 
because if you want to get a flower you must order before Sept. 15. Earlier 
if possible. If ordered too late for flowers you will still get good increase of 
bulbs and there is no assurance that a bulb moved now will flower this fall 
but often they do. 25c ea. $2.50 doz. 
N. Fothergilli. Its full name is Nerine curvifolia, var. Fothergilli major, 
which is too long. It is usually shortened to the name we list. It is so 
outstanding and beautiful that it deserves sufficient attention to give the full 
name. The flowers are a rich red or scarlet that is iridescent in a way to 
remind one of polished gold stone. This and the following hybrid bloom in 
late summer or early fall just preceding the appearance of foliage. This 
follows a period of a summer dormant period when they must be kept dry. 
The two varieties are ideal for potting and do not need to be repotted for 
several years. In pots cover the bulbs only to the neck. Keep bulbs growing 
at a cool temperature all winter and spring until foliage yellows. $2.50 ea. 
N. Fothergilli hybrids. Much like the parent but colors are from salmon 
orange to shades of red. No choice of shades possible. These like their seed 
parent, N. Fothergilli, should be kept dry in summer when dormant. Water 
in Sept. $2.00. 
N. lucida. The large bulb produces leaves a foot long with the flowers 
in July. The 10” scape bears a large umbel of about 25 flowers, about 2” wide. 
Baker describes flowers as pale red. Delivery Nov. $2.00 ea. 
N. massonorum. Earliest, often mid-July. Foliage like N. filifolia. Flowers 
eee it ee smaller, on a shorter scape. Very long spathe. Delivery any 
time. 35c each. 
N. rosea-crispa. Hybrid of Filifolia but larger in all parts. Can be kept 
evergreen or dried off. $1.00 each. _ i 
Pancratium maritimum. Because flowers resemble Ismene this is some- 
times called Peruvian Daffodil, the common name for Ismene. The flowers 
have a daffodil-like cup, pure white and very fragrant. Evergreen foliage. 
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