fied as Sprengeri. The flowers are rose, purple and carmine and the outer third of the 
petals are in stunning contrast, a vivid Prussian blue. Fortunately this is quite hardy in 
the north as it is without winter foliage there. $3.00. 
Collection. One of each of the Lycoris, listed for $6.50. Price $5.50. ; 
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, sandy soil. 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. 75c and $1.25. 
Nerine Fothergilli. 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 sum- 
mer or early fall just preceding the appearance of foliage. This follows a summer dormant 
period when they should 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. Forthergilli, 
should be kept dry in summer when dormant. Water in Sept. $2.00. 
N. rosea-crispa. Hybrid of Filifolia but larger in all parts. Can be kept evergreen or 
dried off. $1.00 ea. | 
Assorted varieties, 3 bulbs for $1.00. 
Pancratium maritimum. Because flowers resemble Ismene this is sometimes called 
Peruvian Daffodil, the common name for Ismene. The flowers have a daffodil-like cup, 
pure white and very fragrant. Evergreen foliage. A writer in Sunset Magazine recently 
» referred to this species as the “Sea Daffodil.” Can be moved any time. Hardy only in 
south. 50c ea. 
Sprekelia formossissima superba. Orchid amaryllis. Deep crimson flowers in orchid- 
like form. Much larger than common type, better color, more flowers. Evergreen. Fine 
in pots. Culture like Amaryllis. 75c. 
Tulbaghia violaceae. Small cousin to Agapanthus. Mauve flowers produced thruout 
the year, a true ever-bloomer. Foliage has garlic odor if bruised. An acquisition for pot 
culture. 25c ea. 5 for $1.00. $2.00 per doz. 
T. fragrans. This species has a large, true bulb, with glaucous green foliage, 18” 
long and 1” wide. It has no allium odor. The plant is a profuse winter bloomer in a cool 
room, with a few flowers in summer. It has larger fragrant flowers than violaceae, in the 
same color. Evergreen. $2.00. 
The Alliae, or onions, are now included in the Amaryllis Family. The following 
Alliums are useful as foods as well as ornamental. Culture simple. 
Allium schoenoprasum. True Chives. Small clumps, 10c, 3 for 25c. 
A. tuberosum. Japanese Garlic. Deliciously flavored leaves. Evergreen and probably 
not hardy in north. 25c. | 
A. ampeloprasum. Spanish Garlic or Burbank’s Garlic. This is the largest, sweetest, 
juiciest garlic and the easiest to peel. It has a 30” flower scape with a large round umbel 
of white flowers. An ornament in the herb garden. Rapid multiplier. 10c ea. 
Brodiaea uniflora. Lovely porcelain blue flowers on a low plant. Usually grown in 
pots in north but a customer reported them hardy in Ohio. 6 bulbs in a 4” pot will go 
well with Oxalis in your kitchen window garden. Must have a cool room. 25c doz. 
BULBS AND PLANTS AS PRESENTS 
Any time a present is needed, why compete with shopping crowds until you are SO 
worn out that you cannot decide on what to get and finally make a purchase that you 
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