Spathiphyllum 
FLORIBUNDA. An _ ideal house or green- 
house plant with evergreen, attractive foliage and 
pure white calla lily like flowers in abundance 
throughout the year. Fine for corsage making. 
Plant in leafmould and fertilize frequently with 
liquid manure. Never allow to become dry. De- 
livery anytime. $2.50 ea. 
Spathoglottis 
These are extremely graceful terrestrial or- 
chids with large pseudobulbs and pleated foliage. 
The flowers of both varieties are borne on large 
heads at the ends of long spikes and continue 
in bloom for several months, the older flowers 
dropping off and the new ones taking their 
piace. Plants prefer sunny location and well- 
drained rich soil. It is important to keep the 
surface of the ground well mulched to avoid 
drying out of the shallow roots. Delivery Janu- 
ary to March. $2.00 ea. 
CARTER’S BRONZE. Background color 
orange-yellow, overlaid with streaks and masses 
of purple; central loves orange speckled with 
tiny purple spots; lip orange-purple, about two 
inches across. 
PURPLE WINGS. Background color cream 
with pale lavender blotches; lobes and _ lip 
purple with a bright yellow contrasting spot in 
the center; about 2!4 inches across. 
Sprekelia 
Aztec Lily 
FORMOSISSIMA SUPERBA. A large flower 
of dazzling scarlet color, larger and_ brighter 
than the older type plant. It is an amaryllis 
from Mexico having a shape similar to a cattleya 
orchid. May be grown in the open sun in the 
ground or in pots. May be lifted during the 
winter and stored away. Thrives in poor, sandy 
soil. It can be flowered several times a year by 
alternate active growth and rest periods. De- 
livery anytime. 50c ea. 
Stenomesson 
LUTEA. An unusual amaryllid from Peru. 
Tall, strap-shaped glaucus green foliage. The 
umbel of long, tubular flowers are carried on 
2 ft. stems. The flowers are four inches long, 
bright yellow with green tips. Culture same as 
for amaryllis. It is tender and must be pro- 
tected in cold sections. Only a few bulbs are 
available this year. Delivery anytime. $5.00 ea. 
Strelitzia 
Bird of Paradise 
REGINA. Beautiful flowers resembling birds 
about to take flight. Five or six flowers follow 
each other from the sheath. The flowers are 
orange and blue in color and are very different 
from most of the cultivated flowers. The foliage 
is large and tropical in appearance. 3 ft. De- 
livery anytime. Small plants $2.00 ea. Bloom- 
ing size plants $3.50 ea. Large plants that have 
flowered $7.00 ea. If more than one plant or 
fan is wanted in a clump add $3.50 additional 
for each fan. Thus a large three fan clump 
would cost $14.00 postpaid. Delivery anytime. 
Tigridia 
Shell Flower 
POVONIA. Mexican bulbs of the iris family 
with very large, brilliantly colored flowers all 
summer. Although the flowers last only a day 
they more than make up for it in their extreme 
beauty. Plant the bulbs in sandy soil three in- 
ches deep and keep moist at all times. A sunny 
exposure is essential. Culture same as for Gladi- 
olus. Delivery December to March. $1.50 doz. 
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Tigridia povonia 
Strelitzia regina 
