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 infor- 
mally variegated with cream stripes. The flowers 
are carried on stiff stems and form a large head 
of orange and yellow of long lasting quality. 
$3.00 ea. 
DISTACANTHA. A robust species with large 
rosettes of stiff glaucus green foliage erowdne 
to a height of three feet and resermbling a sma 
Century Plant. The leaves are saw-toothed and 
terminate in a sharp spine at the tip. The flow- 
er stem is just a little taller than the leavees ter- 
minating in a 6” head of purple flowers emanat- 
ing from reddish bracts. The color remains for 
a long time. $3.00 ea. 
ORTGIESI. A very unusual dwarf plant with 
rosettes of recurved serrated leaves. The flowers 
are a deep lavender and are produced 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. 
They bloom in late spring and early summer and 
may be lifted during the cold weather. 
CRINIFOLIA. The two-inch florets are pro- 
duced 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 green- 
ish 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 bloom- 
ing 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 pro- 
duced at the ends of the leafy stems and are 
very beautiful. The buds are suspended like a 
cluster of grapes and are pure glistening porce- 
lain white with pink tips. The flowers are deep 
orange veined bright red and have gingery frag- 
rance. The foliage is highly aromatic. Summer 
bloomer. Delivery anytime. $1.50 ea. 
CALCARATA. A graceful species 4 ft. high 
with long pointed aromatic foliage and _ erect 
flowers of whitish ground veined red and yellow. 
$1.50 ea. 
Allium 
Flowering Onion 
Attractive group of bulbous plants with um- 
bels of flowers resembling our native bro- 
diaeas. They are easily grown in a sunny spot in 
the garden in any kind of soil. 
Allium triquetrum: 
NEOPOLITANUM. 
Larges *heads) “or pute 
white flowers on tall, flexious stems. Spring 
blooming, and fine for cutting. Fall delivery. 
$1.00 doz. 
SCHOENOPRASUM. (Chives). The edible 
herb is much in demand for seasoning and fla- 
voring. While it is popular for culinary purposes, 
its value as a garden ornament has been over- 
looked. 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. 50c per clump. 
SPHAERICEPHALON. A _ native of the 
Netherlands. Closely packed balls of red-purple 
about two inches in diameter on 3 ft. stems. 
Long lasting. Fall delivery. $2.00 doz. 
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 situa- 
tion or exposure. Summer and Fall delivery. 
$1.00 doz. 
TUBEROSUM. (Oriental Garlic). The ten- 
der, 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. 
UNIFOLIUM. A _ native of California, it 
grows and blooms early and becomes dormant 
during the summer and fall. It is similar to A. 
Neopolitanum in habit but with larger flowers 
of orchid color. It is excellent for pot, rockery, 
flower border or for cutting. 18” tall. Fall de- 
livery. $1.50 doz. 
PARISHI. A native of Southern California 
mountains, growing in rocky soils under pine 
trees. Large heads of rosy purple bell shaped 
Bowes on 15-inch stems. Blooms in May. $1.50 
Oz. 
