- Aechmea 
A group of bromeliads allied to Billbergia. 
They require the same cultural conditions as 
the billbergia, and are excellent subjects for 
the conservatory, or for outdoor culture in 
the South. They will withstand temperatures 
down to 20 degrees above zero. Delivery 
thruout the year. 
CALYCULATA. Tubular rosettes of bright 
green foliage about 15” high. The cones 
of bright yellow flowers are carried on a 
thin, stiff stem 18” high. A compact grower. 
$1.50 ea. 
CAUDATA. A very strong growing plant 
with strikingly beautiful three foot leaves _in- 
formally variegated with cream: stripes. The 
flowers are carried on stiff stems and 
a large head of orange and yellow of long 
lasting quality. $3.00 ea. 
DISTACANTHA. A _ robust 
large rosettes of stiff glaucus green foliage 
growing to a height of three feet and re- 
sembling a small Century Plant. The leaves 
are saw-toothed and terminate in a_ sharp 
spine at the tip. The flower stem is just 
a little taller than the leaves terminating in 
6” head of purple flowers eminating from 
reddish bracts. The color remains for a long 
species with 
time. $3.00 ea. 
ORTGIESI. A very unusual dwarf plant 
with rosettes of recurved serrated leaves. ~The 
flowers are a deep lavender and are _ pro- 
duced from a reddish cone in the center of 
the leaves which occasionally also assumes 
a red color. $4.00 ea. 
Albuca 
A genus of bulbous plants from Africa 
allied to the Ornithogalum and treated the 
same way. hey bloom in late spring and 
early summer and may be lifted during the 
cold weather. 
CRINIFOLIA. The two inch florets are 
produced on the upper half of a three foot 
spike. The three petals always stay closed 
in the center of the flower and the three 
sepals open wide. The flowers are waxy 
pure white with a _ greenish midrib on the 
lower side of each segment. Plant in a sandy 
location in open sun. $1.00 ea. 
NELSONI. Similar to the above and 
blooming at the same time but much larger 
and taller, up to six feet high. Resembles a 
yucca in bloom, $2.00 ea. 
Alpinia 
Orchid Ginger Lily 
NUTANS. A beautiful tropical plant of 
the ginger family which under ideal conditions 
will attain a height of 12 feet or more. May 
be grown under glass in large pots or tubs, 
but does well outdoors in the South. Flowers 
are produced at the ends of the leafy stems 
and are very beautiful. The buds are suspended 
like a cluster of grapes and are pure glistening 
porcelain white with pink tips. The flowers 
are deep orange veined bright red and have 
gingery fragranse. The foliage is highly 
aromatic. Summer bloomer. Delivery any- 
time. $1.50 ea. 
Allium 
Flowering Onion 
Attractive group of bulbous plants with 
of flowers resembling our native 
umbels 
ALLIUM NEOPOLITANUM 
brodiaeas. They are easily grown in a sunny 
spot in the garden in any kind of soil. 
NEOPOLITANUM. Large heads of pure 
white flowers on tall, flexious stems. Spring 
blooming, and fine for cutting. Fall delivery. 
$1.00 doz. 
SCHOENOPRASUM. (Chives) The edible 
herb so much in demand for seasoning an 
flavoring. While it is popular for culinary 
purposes, its) value as a garden ornament has 
been overlooked. With its dense foliage and 
round heads of lavender-pink flowers it makes 
an ideal plant for edging and rock garden 
work. 8 in. Delivery anytime. 50¢ per clump. 
SPHAERICEPHALON. A native of the 
Netherlands. Closely packed balls of red- 
purple about two inches in diameter on 3 te 
Fie Long lasting. Fall delivery. $2.00 
Oz. 
TRIQUETRUM. (Lily-of-the-Valley Onion). 
An easily grown bulb with loosely formed 
heads of bell shaped pure white flowers each 
segment with a green midrib. This variety 
will succeed anywhere in the garden regardless 
of the situation or exposure. Summer and 
Fall delivery. $1.00 doz. 
TUBEROSUM. (Oriental Garlic). The tender, 
mildly garlic flavored foliage is used for salads 
and seasoning while the lovely umbels of pure 
white flowers on tall stems make an _ ideal 
subject for cutting. Evergreen. Delivery thru- 
out the year. $2.00 doz. 
Amarcrinum 
HOWARDI. A bi-generic hybrid of Crinum 
Moorei and Brunsvegia rosea (Amaryllis _bel- 
ladonna). A very satisfactory plant with large 
heads of very fragrant clear pink flowers all 
summer and fall. May be grown in tubs or 
lifted in the winter. Culture same as for 
Crinum. Delivered anytime. $2.50 ea. 
DELKIN’S FIND. A new variety of un- 
known origin similar in all respects to the above 
variety but a little smaller in all its parts and 
the flowers are more perfect and better formed. 
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