BULBS, TUBERS AND PERENNIAL PLANTS 
The following bulbous, tuberous-rooted and 
perennial plants are particularly adapted for 
landscape and flower-garden use in the Lower 
South. They require a minimum of care and will 
persist from year to year under our climatic con- 
ditions. 
AGAPANTHUS ORIENTALIS. Blue Lily of the Nile. 
A fine bulb for the border, with large heads of 
sparkling blue flowers on 3-foot stems, rising 
from a clump of deep green, strap-like leaves. 
Fine cut flower. 
AMARYLLIS HYBRIDS. Selected American strains, 
assorted colors. These well-known, large bulbs, 
producing their large, showy blooms in the spring, 
are dependable outdoor growers in our climate 
and also make excellent pot plants. Plant shal- 
low, so that top of bulb is level with surface of 
ground. 
CALADIUM, FANCY LEAF. With their large, striped, 
blotched and veined leaves in many beautiful 
color combinations, these make excellent summer 
borders, pot plants or plant-box subjects, in sun 
or shade. Plant in spring after danger of frost 
is over. They may be left in the ground over 
winter in South Georgia if the bed is well drained. 
Farther north, dig after the first light frost and 
put in dry cool storage over winter. 
GERBERA HYBRIDS. Transvaal or African Daisy. 
One of our most pleasing perennials, with daisy- 
like, blending pastel-colored flowers varying 
from white and palest yellow to salmon, pastel 
pinks and red. The numerous 12 to 18-inch flower 
stalks are set in a rosette of large, attractive 
leaves. Blooming is most prolific during the cool 
spring and fall months, with scattered blooms in 
midsummer. An excellent, refined border plant 
and superb cut flower. 
GLORIOSA ROTHSCHILDIANA. Rothschild Glory- 
lily. An unusual, decorative, summer-blooming 
climbing Lily with tendrils at the ends of the bright 
green leaves. The wavy, strap-shaped petals 
are bright yellow and red. Fine for cut flowers 
or corsages. Climbs to 6 or 8 feet. Foliage dis- 
appears in winter. Plant bulbs in fall or winter 
in full sun. They increase readily if left undis- 
turbed. Needs good drainage. 
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM. Gingerlily. A large, 
semi-tropical, upright herb, 5 to 6 feet in height, 
with attractive foliage and terminal clusters of 
pure white, fragrant flowers in summer. 
IRIS. 
FLORENTINA. White Flag Iris. A beautiful and 
reliable old variety of white Iris common in 
gardens of this section. 
LOUISIANA. Wild Iris. These beautiful Iris, 
native to Louisiana, are well adapted for 
planting anywhere in the South. They are 
disease free and multiply profusely. Excellent 
for streamside and lakeside planting but will 
thrive in any good moist garden soil. Plant 
in masses for best effect. 
St. Simons Island, Georgia 
BLUE LOUISIANA IRIS. Producing 3-foot spikes 
of dark blue to purple flowers. 
RED LOUISIANA IRIS. A dwarfer sort with 2- 
foot spikes of soft brick-red flowers. 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM. Spring Snowflake.  Aft- 
tractive bulb for the garden or naturalizing. 
Strap-shaped leaves forming a mound, with 
dainty nodding flowers, white tipped green in 
March. 
MARICA GRACILIS. Walking Iris. See Ground 
Covers. 
ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. Arabian  Star-of- 
Bethlehem. Produces 2-foot stalks of creamy 
white, black-centered flowers in May. Excellent 
cut flower. Plant bulbs in fall. 
OXALIS. Tiny bulbs used for low edgings, ground 
covers or under-plantings in shrub beds. They 
flower throughout winter and spring months in 
the Lower South and multiply profusely if left 
undisturbed. Foliage is clover-like and dis- 
appears during the summer. We offer varieties 
in white, pink and yellow. 
PHYSOSTEGIA. 
VIRGINIANA, VIVID. False Dragonhead. An 
easy-to-grow, rapidly multiplying perennial 
for late summer and autumn bloom. Its 30- 
inch spikes of violet flowers are excellent for 
cutting at a time when good cut flowers in the 
garden are scarce., 
VIRGINIANA, WHITE. Similar to above but 
bearing white flowers. 
SHASTA DAISY (Chrysanthemum maximum). An 
easy-to-grow, rapidly multiplying perennial 
with single white daisy flowers with yellow centers 
on 18-inch stems. Blooms in early summer. 
SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA. Aztec Lily. This rather 
rare but easily grown, handsome dwarf Lily 
bears large, bright crimson flowers on 12-inch 
stems in summer. Excellent for cut flowers or 
corsages. 
STOKESIA, BLUE MOON. Stokes Aster. A _ useful 
perennial for the low border, bearing light blue, 
aster-like flowers on 12 to 15-inch stems in spring 
and summer. 
VIOLA ODORATA. Sweet Violet. Its handsome 
evergreen foliage and old-fashioned purple 
Violets make this a much-favored edging plant 
for sun or partial shade, 
WATSONIA. This close relative of the Gladiolus, 
so popular in California, deserves wider use in 
the South where it is equally well adapted. 
Bloom spikes are as tall or taller than Gladiolus 
flowers, are much smaller but in very lovely 
graceful spikes. Useful for cutting. Plant bulbs 
in early fall in rich garden soil with good drain- 
age. Bulbs may be left in the ground to multiply 
naturally for several years in the Lower South. 
Color range is white, lavender, pink, red and 
purple. 
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