Aechmea 
A group of bromeliads allied to Billbergia, 
They require the same cultural conditions as the 
billbergia, and are excellent subjects for the con- 
servatory, or for outdoor culture in the South. 
They will withstand temperatures down to 20 
degrees above zero. Delivery throughout the year. 
CALYCULATA. Tubular rosettes of bright 
reen foliage about 15” high. The cones of 
right yellow flowers are carried on a thin, 
stiff stem 18” high. A compact grower. $1.50 ea. 
CAUDATA. A very strong growing plant 
with strikingly beautiful three-foot leaves infor- 
mally variegated with cream stripes. The flowers 
are carried on stiff stem and form a large head 
of orange and yellow of long lasting quality. 
$3.00 ea. 
DISTICANTHA. A robust species with large 
rosettes of stiff glaucous green foliage growing 
to a height of three feet and resembling a small 
Century Plant. The leaves are saw-toothed and 
terminate in a sharp spine at the tip. The flow- 
er stem is just a little taller than the leaves ter- 
minating in a 6” head of purple flowers emanat- 
ing from reddish bracts. The color remains for 
long time. $3.00 ea. 
Albuca 
A genus of bulbous plants from Africa allied 
to the Ornithogalum and treated the same way. 
They bloom in late spring and early summer and 
may be lifted during the cold weather. 
CRINIFOLIA. The two-inch florets are pro- 
duced on the upper half of a three-foot spike. 
The three petals always stay closed in the center 
of the flower and the three sepals open wide. 
The flowers are waxy pure white with a green- 
ish midrib on the lower side of each segment. 
Plant in a sandy location in open sun. $1.00 ea. 
NELSONI. Similar to the above and bloom- 
ing at the same time but much larger and taller, 
ep to six feet high. Resembles a yucca in bloom. 
2.00 ea. 
Alpinia 
Ginger Lily 
NUTANS. A beautiful tropical plant of the 
ginger family which under ideal conditions will 
attain a height of 12 feet or more. May _ be 
grown under glass in large pots or tubs, but does 
well outdoors in the South. Flowers are pro- 
duced at the ends of the leafy stems and are 
very beautiful. The buds are suspended like a 
cluster of grapes and are pure glistening porce- 
lain white with pink tips. The flowers are deep 
orange veined bright red and have gingery frag- 
rance. The foliage is highly aromatic. Summer 
bloomer. Delivery anytime. $1.50 ea. 
CALCARATA. A graceful species 4 ft. high 
with lon pointed aromatic foliage and erect 
pores of whitish ground veined red and yellow. 
1.50 ea. 
Allium 
Flowering Onion 
Atractive group of bulbous plants with um- 
bels of flowers resembling our native bro- 
diaeas. They are easily grown in a sunny spot in 
the garden in any kind of soil. 
AZUREUM. Small, perfectly formed balls of 
cornflower blue. A very distinct color and a fine 
flower for cutting. Delivery any time. $1.50 doz. 
Allium triquetrum 
DRUMMONDI. A _ native of Texas with 
brightly colored umbels of star-like flowers from 
pink to purple. Highly recommended. Summer 
and fall delivery. $1.50 doz. 
MOBILENSE. This is the pink flowered form 
of what was formely known as Allium mutabile. 
A charming species well worth growing. Deliv- 
ery summer and fall. $1.50 doz. 
MOLY. The Golden Garlic, bright yellow 
flowers on flexuous stem. Excellent for cutting and 
flower arrangements. Summer and fall delivery. 
$1.50 doz. 
NEAPOLITANUM. Large heads of pure 
white flowers on tall, flexuous stems. Spring 
blooming, and fine for cutting. Fall delivery. 
$1.00 doz. 
PARISHI. A _ native of Southern California 
mountains, growing in rocky soils under pine 
trees. Large heads of rosy purple bell shaped 
lovee on 15-inch stems. Blooms in May. $1.50 
oz. 
TRIQUETRUM.  (Lily-of-the-Valley Onion). 
An easily grown bulb with loosely formed heads 
of bell shaped pure white flowers each segment 
with a green midrib. This variety will succeed 
anywhere in the garden regardless of the situa- 
tion or exposure. Summer and Fall delivery. 
$1.00 doz. 
TUBEROSUM. (Oriental Garlic.) The_ten- 
der, mildly garlic flavored foliage is used for 
salads and seasoning while lovely umbels of 
pure white flowers on t-ll stems make an ideal 
subject for cutting. Evergreen. Delivery thru- 
out the year. $2.00 doz. 
UNIFOLIUM. A _ native of California, it 
aiovs and blooms early and becomes dormant 
uring the summer and fall. It is similar to A. 
Neapolitanum in habit but with larger flowers 
of orchid color. It is excellent for pot, rockery, 
flower border or for cutting. 18” tall. Fall de- 
livery. $1.50 doz. 
