Polyanthus Narcissus. Assorted varieties. Flowers are in clusters and richly scented. 
Hardy in south only as they flower in winter. Smaller size may not flower, tho we think 
they may. 5c ea., 50c doz.; and 10c, $1.00 doz. 
Eucharis amazonica (or Grandiflora). Eucharist Lily. Star of Bethlehem. First collected 
on banks of Rio Magdalena, Colombia, $. A. Thus are combined three Biblical names in 
the lore of this flower. There are 4 pure white, very fragrant flowers in ‘an umbel, with 
a cup in center. The beautiful evergreen foliage makes this always a decorative plant. 
Flowers are used in corsages and bouquets. 
Culture. It is recommended that bulbs be potted in coarse, fibrous loam, with half 
this volume of peat. Add coarse sand to make soil drain quickly and a tablespoonful of 
bone meal for 5” pots. Some add powdered cow manure but we use more peat and less 
soil and give Spoonit for fertilizer. Drainage must be perfect as much water is needed 
when growing or blooming. Shaded but plenty light and a little sun helps make the 
flower. 
Haemanthus. The Blood Lilies of South Africa. So rare that few have seen them. 
Culture. Hardy only in almost frost free climates like So. Calif. or Fla., if tempera- 
tures do not go below 24° at night. They do well in pots anywhere. The soil should be 
very sandy and contain a good proportion of leaf mould or peat as they are shade plants 
and like mildly acid soils. 
H. albiflos should be potted with half of the bulb above surface. The others covered 
to top of bulb. When growing, they should be kept moist, not soggy and never become dry. 
Haemanthus produce red fruits containing seed. The flowers require hand pollination 
which may be done by rubbing palm of hand over the flower umbel when pollen is ripe. 
This spreads it to the pistils. Do this every few days as flowers do not all open at one 
time. Thus many valuable seed may be produced. Do not gather until quite red. When 
ready to plant, remove outer pulp and plant by pressing seed down slightly into soil 
but do not cover. One may plant in large clay pans in almost pure sand and covered by 
pane of glass. Thus no watering may be needed until most of the seed are started. Growth 
begins by emergence of a radicle which will penetrate the soil. If soil is not loose, it may 
need help. A small bulb will form on tip of radicle and will later send up a leaf. 
Collecting and growing Haemanthus is a most interesting, useful and even profitable 
hobby. 
Haemanthus coccineus. The true Blood Lily, altho all Haemanthus are known as 
Blood Lilies. The umbel of scarlet or blood-red flowers come in late Aug. to Sept., after 
a 3 months dormancy. Two long semi-erect leaves follow the flowers and remain green 
thru the winter and early spring. The scape is attractively marked by red spots on a 
bright background. Flowering size, $3.00. Extra large that should give many more flowers 
and seed, $4.00. Order early. They are usually thru flowering, even in storage by Sept. 15. 
H. Katherinae has been called the most beautiful of flowering bulbs, in both foliage 
and flowers. The umbel of bright red flowers is often 10” in diam., often 125 or more 
flowers. The broad leaves spread from the top of a 10” stem making this a very attractive 
plant, for a 10” pot. Flowers usually in June or as late as Sept. In Jan. or later the green 
top bends over, the neck splits and a new growth emerges. Our stock is limited and we 
list now in order that you may order early. No bulbs are reserved without prepayment. 
Good flowering size, $5.00. Largest size with several offset, small bulbs attached, $7.50. 
Delivery, Jan. or as soon as weather permits. 
Delivery may be made safely to colder states by express much earlier. 
H. multiflorus. Rather similar to Katherinae in foliage, form and flowers but flower 
usually much earlier. The plants are rather smaller and are more rare. You should have both. 
Delivery between Jan. and Mar. 15, but order in advance as stock is small. Flowering sizes, 
$6.00, $7.50 and extra large for $10.00 ea. 
Hemerocallis. Daylily. The flowers range in color from dark bronzy red, thru pastel 
ie of pink to orange and yellow. They are borne on a branching scape well above the 
oliage. 
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