
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM 
Hedychium 
Ginger Lily 
Tropical plants that are 
both in foliage and flower. Will do well in 
the open thruout the South and West.  Else- 
where grow in tubs as a greehouse_ subject. 
Plant in rich soil, provide light shade and 
plenty of water. They refuse to flower if 
kept too shaded. The flowers are produced 
in terminal heads and are very fragrant. De- 
livery anytime except spicata which is delivered 
in late fall and winter. 
COCCINEA. (The Red Ginger). Although 
we have never been able to flower this plant 
in our garden many of our customers have 
been more successful. The foliage is compact 
and very aromatic. 50¢ ea. 
very ornamental 
CORONARIUM. (Butterfly Lily). Flowers 
are produced from a cone and are pure white, 
very large and highly fragrant. Will grow 
in open sunlight provided enough water is 
supplied. $1.00 ea. 
FLAVUM. (Yellow Ginger). Much like 
Gardnerianum but clear yellow, tall grower. 
$1.50 ea. 
GARDNERIANUM. (Kahili Lily). A_ ro- 
bust grower with wide leaves on a stiff stem. 
Flowers sometimes form large clusters eighteen 
inches high and a foot in diameter. They 
are yellow with red stamens. Fragrant. A 
sure bloomer. $1.00 ea. 
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SPICATA. A newly introduced variety with 
loosely formed creamy yellow flowers. Being 
deciduous it may be lifted in the fall and 
stored away till spring very much like the 
canna is treated and will add a tropical touch 
to the Northern gardens. Stock very limited. 
$3.00 ea. 
Hibiscus 
Giant Mallow 
GIANT HIBISCUS. This fine new hibiscus 
absolutely hardy and can be grown any- 
where. The flowers are enormous, measuring 
eight to twleve inches across. Well established 
plants will flower July to November. They 
are deciduous and naturally become dormant 
in the winter. Will thrive in any soil and 
climate, provided they are planted in open 
sunlight and given plenty of moisture during 
the growing season. Their culture and pro- 
pigation is the same as for dahlia except that 
they need not be lifted during the winter. 
The best showing is made during their second 
and third year in the ground. Colors vary 
from white thru all shades of pink to deep 
reds. This year sold in mixture only. Del. 
Jan to April $1.50 ea. 
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