Red Unknown. A fine early red. Name unknown. 6c. 
Snow Princess. A very fine early white. L. 7c. 
Spic and Span. Ruffled deep pink. Very vigorous and even bulblets give nice spikes 
for cutting. L. 20c. 
White Gold. The largest, tallest, early creamy white. The only criticism I’ve heard 
is “too large.” It’s a one spike bouquet. L8c. Jumbo 2c: 
Assorted varieties. Special low prices. We want to close out all small lots (all 
excellent kinds), lost labels and surplus stock in a mixture. Sizes 1, 2 and 3, mixed, 
50e/doz. $3.50 per 100 postpaid. For distant zones the proportion of No. 3’s must be 
a little larger on account of postage cost. By express f.o.b. for $2.50/100. Sizes 1, 2, 3 
and 4. Mostly the smaller sizes but all are flowering sizes. $2.00 per 100, postpaid. 
Assorted Bulblets. $1.00 per pint. $1.75 per quart. 
Maricas 
The Maricas have long been favorite house plants in the north. They have pretty 
flowers on a leaf-like scape. Following the flowers, two young plants take their place and 
become so heavy that the scape bends over to the ground (in the garden, here) and the 
plants take root, a foot or more from the mother plant. Hence they are sometimes called 
“Walking Iris” or “Apostle Plants.’ They usually flower Jan. to March. 
Culture: They are shade plants and require a soil of peat, sphagnum and/or leaf 
mould with a little sand or rich sandy loam. Keep moist and growing all year. They are 
hurt but not killed by 26°, thrive in the house or greenhouse. Read about them in 
Mrs. Wilson’s “Enjoy Your House Plants.” 
Marica gracilis. Smallest variety. 5” pot. 75c. 
M. northiana. A larger plant, larger, better flowers but a slow propagater. 7” pot. 
$2.50. 
M. hybrids, Northiana x gracilis. We have raised some fine hybrids from this cross 
that have flowers equal or better than Northiana in size and form. 
They are more profuse with flowers than either parent and midway in size of 
plants. They propagate far more rapidly than even gracilis, forming large clumps, with 
consequent increase of flowers. $1.50 ea. Small plants, unlikely to flower this year, $1.00. 
LILY FAMILY — Liliaceae 
The type species is Lilium, or true Lily. Many call Crinums, Callas, Cannas, or any 
bulbs “Lilies,” but this is an error. 
Gloriosa. Climbing Lily. The flowers resemble true lilies but surpass most of them 
in their gorgeous beauty and high coloring. They propagate by tubers instead of bulbs. 
The stem is branching and heavy and must be supported. Small tubers flower well but 
the larger ones will give 2 or 3 times as many. They also make much larger and more 
showy plants. 
Our large bed of Gloriosas, next to one of our greenhouses, attracted more admiration 
last summer than any other outdoor item. Every one wanted them. 
Culture. They must have the good drainage of very sandy soil, to which it is 
advisable to add peat liberally. Leaf mould will do, but is not quite as good. If soil is 
heavy, dig out to a depth of | ft. and fill with 1 part top soil, 3 parts coarse sand and 
the peat. Plant tubers as soon as weather is quite warm in a horizontal position, 3” or 4” 
deep and mix a liberal portion of peat with soil close to tubers. We have grown them 
in rather heavy soil but with a very large quantity of peat added, but sandy soil is much 
better. Gloriosas prefer full sun exposure but will do well in slight shade. They like 
heat and abundant moisture. Lack of either will slow them down. Do not water heavily 
until growth is well advanced. They can also be grown in large pots or, better still on a 
bench of soil 8” or 10” deep. 
Gloriosa rothschildiana deserves the name Glory Lily. Very vivid colors, red with 
yellow markings turning later to deep red, in a true lily form. Flowers are long lasting 
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