H. albiflos, var. brachyphyllus. Shorter, broader leaves, ciliated on edges. Prettier 
flowers on shorter scape. A more attractive pot plant, but very rare. $10.00. 
H. carneus. A small species that is winter growing like coccineus. Flowers are pink 
to flesh colored in an umbel on a 6” to 8” stem. They begin in early July and some 
flower as late as last of Aug. Two short, prostate leaves follow the flowers. It is doubtful 
if bulbs we send after you receive fall catalog will still flower, but we will include 
the seed if not too late. $2.50. 
H. coccineus. The true Blood Lily, altho all Haemanthus are known as Blood Lilies. 
The umbel of scarlet or blood-red flowers come in late Aug. to Sept., after a 3 months 
dormancy. Two long semi-erect leaves follow the flowers and remain green thru the 
winter and early spring. The scape is attractively marked by red spots on a bright back- 
ground. Good flowering size, $3.00. Extra large that should give many more flowers and 
seed, $4.00. Order early. They are usually thru flowering, even in storage by Sept. 15 
to 30. 
H. Katherinae has been called the most beautiful of flowering bulbs, in both foliage 
and flowers. The umbel of bright red flowers is often 10” in diam., often there are 125 
or more flowers. The broad leaves spread from the top of a 10” stem making this a 
very attractive plant, for a 10” pot. Flowers usually in June or as late as Sept. In Jan. 
or later the green top bends over, the neck splits and a new growth emerges. Our stock 
is limited and we list now in order that you may order early. No bulbs are reserved with- 
out prepayment. Good flowering size, $5.00. Largest size with several offset, small bulbs 
attached, $7.50. 
At present we can offer no bulbs of Multiflorus, Natalensis or Puniceus. 
Hemerocallis. Daylily. The flowers range in color from dark bronzy red, thru pastel 
tones of pink to orange and yellow. They are borne on a branching scape well above the 
foliage. : 
The Greek name, meaning “beautiful for a day,” refers to an individual flower. But 
these are so freely produced, thru a long period, that “beautiful every day’ would be 
more apt, as a collection of several sorts show masses of flowers thruout the spring, sum- 
mer and fall and here we often have some winter flowers. The modern sobriquet of “The 
Perennial Supreme’ is well deserved. 
Culture. While their beauty is their greatest recommendation, their easy culture and 
hardiness add to their desirability. I have known abandoned plants here, where we have 
arid, hot summers, to persist for years. They grow well in full sun. Slight shade is better. 
If given constant moisture about their roots, preserving this and coolness of the earth with 
a good mulch, the plants are ideally situated and respond with generosity. They are hardy, 
even in severe winters: in the north. They are fibrous rooted, not bulbs, and must be 
planted at once when received. Altho they can be moved any time, it is better to ship 
from late fall to early spring. 
They are an almost perfect border or landscape plant, never have to be dug and re- 
planted. All that you must do for them is keep the weeds down and water. A heavy leafy 
mulch helps every way. 
In Daylilies, the sepals are colored and petal-like and are an essential part of the floral 
display. Best planting time is fall, winter or spring. They can be planted in summer also. 
In the following list those plants known to be evergreen here are marked E. These 
often flower here in winter. 
Hemerocallis Araby. 30”. E. A lovely pastel color, with the effect of bronze on gold 
dust. Blooms early. 75c. 
H. Bijou. 24”. June-July. Orange, overcast with rich fulvous red. 50c. 
H. Calypso. Large, fragrant lemon yellow flowers. Opens in evening. 42”. June- 
August. 30c ea. oe 
H. Cecil Houdyshel. E. A Dr. Traub origination. A deep crimson with an old copper 
shade that makes it outstanding in our garden. Slight shade gives better color to flowers. 
3 ft. June-July. $1.00. 3 
Zs H. Chengtu. E. Brilliant coppery orange-red with carmine mid-zone. 3 ft. July-Sept. 
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