byapranthus 
The popular “Blue Lily of the Nile’ Native of Africa and 
cousin of the true Lilies. Spectacularly beautiful and easily 
grown. Ideal for the conservatory, window garden, living 
room, terrace, or set in protected places in the open. Will 
continue to bloom freely every summer, year after year, 
if given large enough pot, plenty of food and water. Usually 
grown in large pots or tubs, but may be bedded outdoors 
in southern regions. Full Cultural Instructjons included 
with each shipment. . 
UMBELLATUS. (Orientalis) The original “Blue African 
Lily” or “Lily of the Nile’, favorite of our parents and 
grandparents for more than a generation. Decorative, 
dark green strap-like leaves. Floral scape rising 2 to 3 
feet above rosettes of foliage, bearing handsome umbels 
of 10 to 30 light blue flowers. Vigorous growing, and a 
rapid propagator, fine for cutting. 
Strong Single Divisions — Flowering Size. 
‘ 40c each 3 for 95c¢ 6 for $1.75 
Heavy Multiple Field Divisions. 
75¢ each 3 for $1.95 6 for $3.95 
UMBELLATUS ALBUS. The true stock with pure 
white flowers. General description same as above. 
55c each 3 for $1.45 6 for $2.65 
GLOBOSUS. An extra fine improved variety, moderately 
tall: Very large umbels of bright blue flowers. Excep- 
tionally free flowering. 
$1.10 each 3 for $2.95 6 for $5.65 
(Orders taken now for delivery Dec. 1951 thru April 1952.) 
INTERMEDIUS. Unusual rich shade of deep blackish 
blue. Short stems.-Fine for pot culture. 
$1.10 each 3 for $2.95 6 for $5.65 
(Orders taken now for delivery Dec. 1951 thru April 1952.) 
Acidanthera, Murielae 
Aeidantherva 
MURIELAE. One of the most delightful of summer- 
flowering bulbs for outdoor gardens. The large blossoms 
are three to four inches across, sweetly scented, pure 
white with starry throat blotches of crimson maroon. 
A mass of six or more of these showy flowers suspended 
on strong graceful stems is most distinctive. They are 
excellent for cutting, blossom through most of August 
and: September, and are rarely damaged by wind or 
rain. Height — 21% to 3 feet. A recent introduction 
from western Abyssinia. Handle much the same as 
Gladiolus, but should not be planted in spring until 
ground warms up. Extra choice. 
Largest Selected Corms 
25¢ each 3 for 50c 6 for 90c 12 for $1.80 
25 for $3.35 100 for $12.40 
Good-Flowering Size Corms 
3 for 35c 6 for 60c 12 for $1.20 
25 for $2.25 100 for $8.25 
Agapanthus 
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