Calanthe 
STRIATA SIEBOLDINI. An evergreen type 
of orchid which has the same growing habit 
and reportedly the same herdiness as Bletilla, 
but which has very showy flowers. The 
leaves are pleated, large, oval. The flowers 
are about ten in number, 244 inches across 
and mostly clear yellow although some have 
brown coloring. We have been growing this 
for many years now and can recommend it 
very highly as a pot plant or in the open. A 
novelty of the highest merit from Japan. 
Winter delivery. $1.50 ea. 
DISCOLOR. Similar to above but with light 
brown variegated flower. $1.50 ea. 
NIPPONICA. Color yellow and 
$1.50 ea. 
green. 
Calostemma 
PURPUREA. A rare Australian ameryllid 
which flowers in Aug. before the leaves. About 
a dozen rosy purple flowers of a narcissus- 
like form on a tall stem. Unusual and attrac- 
tive. Prefers sandy soil rich in humus and 
open sunlight. May be grown in pots. Try 
a few. Summer delivery. 50¢ ea. 
Fancy Leaved Caladium 
Tuberous plants related to the calla lily 
but with highly colored leaves. May be 
grown indoors in the winter and outdoors in 
the summer. For outdoor planting we recom- 
mend planting only after the ground has_ be- 
come warm as they can not take cold, wet 
conditions. They appreciate half shade, a 
soil rich in humus, lots of water and frequent 
fertelization. In the fall life the bulbs and 
store in a dry warm place. Delivery January 
to May. 50¢ 
ea. 
CANDIDUM. Snow white with green veins 
and network. Narrow green border. 
ITACAPUS. Entire leaf dark red of a 
rust shade; narrow border with red dottings. 
One of the most beautiful. 
JOHN PEED. Bold plant with many leaves. 
Center transparent cherry-red, light green mar- 
gin. 
LORD DERBY. Delicate transparent rose 
with dark green ribs and narrow green edging. 
Abundant foliage. 
MACAHYBA. Dark moss green profusely 
spotted and mottled with transparent lilac 
blotches. Heavy Scarlet ribs. 
MRS. W. B. HALDEMAN. _ Glowing bright 
pink with narrow green edge. Varies to a deep 
pink according to soil used. 
MRS. SANDERS. Roundish dark green 
leaf, heavily blotched. Transparent deep rose. 
POECILE ANGLAIS. Dwarf, many leaved 
type with wavy leaves of deep crimson having 
a bluish overcast and bordered metallic green. 
One of the best. 
SPOTLIGHT. Center of leaf shining crim- 
son with slight bluish tint. Narrow green 
border. Strong grower. 
THOMAS TOMLINSON. 
center and blotches; narrow green edge. 
many leaves. 
Bright crimson 
Makes 
Commelina 
Day Flower 
COELESTIS. A lovely tuberous plant with 
intense blue flowers lasting one day, and be- 
longing to the same group of plants as the 
Wandering Jew. Blooms all summer. A rare 
color in the garden. $1.50 doz. 
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CRINUM CECIL HOUDYSHEL 
Crinum 
Tropical and semi-tropical bulbs of the 
amaryllis family with evergreen foliage and 
very large bulbs. They grow easily and 
will soon establish themselves and _ flower 
freely. In cold sections they may be grown 
in large pots or tubs. Plant with half the 
bulb above the ground. Six to twelve large 
fragrant flowers are produced to the umbel. 
Delivery anytime. 
CECIL HOUDYSHEL. One of the best 
hybrid varieties, and a most profuse bloomer. 
Rose pink flowers on tall stems. $3.00 ea. 
ELLEN BOSANQUET. A _ most unique 
color among crinums, being of a deep wine-rose 
color. The flowers are large and fargrant. 
$2.50 ea. 
MOOREI. An African species that does 
best in part shade. The large, bell like 
flowers vary in the shade of pink. Nearly as 
hardy as C. Capensegalba and a free bloomer. 
$1.50 ea. 
POWELLI ALBA. An extremely beautiful 
pure white flowered hybrid of- merit. It rivals 
the Easter Lily in beauty. $1.50 ea. 
Chlorophytum 
Often sold as anthericum, chleophytum dif- 
fers botanically from that genus. Primarily 
a foliage plant, and is used much as pot 
plant, in hanging baskets, and also as ground 
cover. Long sprays of small white flowers 
are followed by numerous young plants which 
weigh the stem down making a very attractive 
cascade effect. Delivery anytime. 
ELATUM. No. 1. Dark green foliage 24” 
long. 25¢ ea. 
No. 2. Light green leaves heavily bordered 
cream. 50¢ ea. 
No. 3. Light green leaves with wide cream 
midrib. 50¢ ea. 
PICTURATUM. A dwarf variety. Dark 
green leaves, white midrib. 50¢ ea. 
