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Habranthus 
BRACHY ANDRUS. An _ extremely 
amaryllid allied to the zephyranthes. Long, large, 
tubular flower of purplish pink with a deep 
purple throat on 15-inch stem. Will bloom sey- 
eral times a year by alternate periods of active 
growth and rest. 50c ea. 
ROBUSTA. A aod variety with large pink 
flowers almost like Amarvllis Belladonna in 
size and shape, a profuse bloomer. 12 inches. 
$2.00 doz. 
TEXANA. A native of Texas with bright, 
deep yellow flowers stained copper outside. Free 
Bowetiag and useful in the rock garden. $2.00 
oz. 
lovely 
Haemanthus 
A race of amaryllids from South Africa very 
varied in their habits, appearance and flower. 
They all will do well in sandy soil and in half 
shade. Well suited for pot culture and are uni- 
versally admired. 
ALBIFLOS. Wide evergreen leaves that al- 
ways attract attention. The late summer is its 
blooming season when clusters of closely packed 
white flowers appear on flexuous tall stems. Plant 
with over half the bulb above the soil. De- 
livery anytime. $2.00 ea. 
COCCINEUS. (Blood Lily.) A very unusual 
species producing annually two large leaves 
which lie flat on the ground. In late spring the 
leaves die down and the flowers are up before 
the new leaves in the fall. The heads of flowers 
are blood red with orange anthers, followed 
with purplish berries. Will bloom equally well 
In open sun. Summer delivery. $3.00 ea. 
KATHERINAE. he most gorgeous of the 
haemanthus and one of the most spectacular of 
all bulbous flowers. The leaves are palmate and 
decorative, nearly evergreen. The two foot stem 
rises from the base of the leaf stalk and carries 
a large umbel of scarlet flowers in the summer. 
There is nothing like it in beauty and novelty. 
Delivery January to April, 
$6.50 ea. 
Kaemanthus katherinae 
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Hedychium gardnerianum 
Hedychium 
Ginger Lily 
Tropical plants that are very ornamental both 
in foliage and flower. Will do well in the open 
thruout the South and West. Elsewhere grow 
in tubs as a greenhouse subject. Plant in rich 
soil, provide light shade and plenty of water. 
They refuse to flower if kept too shaded. The 
flowers are produced in terminal heads and are 
very frangrant. Delivery anytime except spicata 
which is delivered in late fall and winter 
COCCINEA. (The Red Ginger.) Although 
we have never been able to flower this plant in 
our garden many of our customers have been 
more successful. The foliage is compact and very 
aromatic. 50c ea. 
CORONARIUM. (Butterfly Lily.) Flowers 
are produced from a cone and are pure white, 
very large and highly fragrant. Will grow in 
open sunlight provided enough water is supplied. 
SOc ea. 
FLAVUM. (Yellow Ginger.) Much like 
Gardnerianum but clear yellow, tall grower. 
$1.50 ea. 
GARDNERIANUM. (Kahili Lily.) A robust 
grower with wide leaves on a stiff stem. Flowers 
sometimes form large clusters eighteen inches 
high and a foot in diameter. They are yellow 
with red stamens. Fragrant. A sure bloomer. 
$1.00 ea. 
SPICATA. A newly introduced variety with 
loosely formed creamy yellow flowers. Being 
deciduous it may be lifted in the fall and stored 
away till spring very much like the canna is 
treated and will add a tropical touch to the 
Northern gardens. Stock very limited. $2.00 ea. 
