Convallaria 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
MAJALIS. The well known and _ loved 
Lily-of-the-Valley needs no _ description. The 
pips we carry are domestic grown, not  suit- 
able for forcing but just the right kind for 
planting out in the garden in a shady nook. 
These are particularly desirable for growing 
in the South and Southwest, including South- 
ern California where the imported kinds are 
total failure. Delivery February to April. $2.00 
doz., $11.00 per 100. 
Crinum 
Tropical and semi-tropical bulbs of the amar- 
ryllis 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 blub above the ground. Six 
to twelve large fragrant flowers are produced to 
the umbel. Delivery anytime. 
CECIL HOUDYSHEL. One of the best hy- 
brid varieties, and a most profuse bloomer. Rose 
pink gHowers 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 fragrant. $2.50 ea. 
MOOREI. An African species that does best 
in past shade. The large, bell like flowers vary 
in the shade of pink. Nearly hardy, 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. 
Crinum Cecil Houdyshel 
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Cyclamen Europaeum 
Cyclamen 
The following four species are the hardy cy- 
clamens and may be grown out of doors any- 
where. They are small flowered compared with 
the common florist type but much more grace- 
ful. They are easy to grow in a sunny location 
in gritty non-acid soil, either in pots or the gar- 
den. The tubers should not be planted deep 
enough to cover the crown but may be covered 
with a mulch of leaves. All have exquisite fol- 
iage. Delivered anytime. 
EUROPAEUM. Autumn flowering. Crimson. 
Sweet scented. $1.00 ea. 
NEOPOLITANUM. Rosy-pink, foliage © sil- 
very marbled. Fall blooming. $1.00 ea. 
ATKINSONI ROSEUM. Spring flowering, 
pink. $1.25 ea. 
REPANDUM. Spring flowering, bright crim- 
son. $1.00 ea. 
PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. This is the flor- 
ist’s type that ts so popular as pot plants. It 
has very large flowers varying in color from 
white thru pinks, lavenders and red to crim- 
son. They like a shady spot in the garden and 
while it 1s not ready in the north it may be left 
undisturbed for many years in the South. Win- 
ter blooming. Sold in mixture only. 50c ea. 
Cryptbergia 
A begeneric bromelaid hybrid of  Billbergia 
and Crypthanthus. The flowers are very in- 
significant, but the foilage is lovely, being of 
pinkish and bronzy tints especially when given 
plenty of light. Highly recommended for the 
window garden. Delivered anytime. $1.00 ea. 
