Nerine 
Very striking group of amaryllids from South 
Africa. Some are evergreen while others are 
deciduous, but all with very lovely umbels of 
flowers. Plant in rich sandy loam and rest dur- 
ing the summer. Delivery anytime. 
BOWDENI. Large flowers, 
colored line down the center 
Seven to ten flowers on 18” 
$1.00 ea, 
FILIFOLIA. Fall blooming with 
thread-like leaves 6 to 8 inches long. 
dark pink with narrow wavy segments, pistil and 
stamens longer than the segments. 
flowers on wiry stems 10 to 12 inches tall. Fine 
pink with rose 
stem. Fall bloomer. 
evergreen 
for cutting and rock garden. Delivery 
time. $2.00 doz. 
MAGNIFICA. Pinker and larger than 
Bowdeni on 18 to 24 inch stems in the fall. | 
$1.50 ea. 
PINK TRIUMPHANT. 
hybrid that can be flowered for Christmas by 
resting it in the fall. Very large flowers sim- 
ilar to Bowdeni in color but taller. $1.50 ea. 
SARNIENSIS. Not to be confused with Ly- 
coris radiata which is sometimes sold under this : 
true species with bright | 
name. This is the rare 
pink flowers. $1.50 ea. 
MASSONARUM. Much like N. filifolia but 
dwarfer. $2.00 doz. 
Oxalis 
Plants related to the Wood Sorrel and with 
clover-like leaves that close up at night. They 
are useful for pot culture, hanging baskets and 
planting out in the open. 
CRASSIPES. A_ compact growin species 
with evergreen and everblooming habit It is 
tuberous and does not set seeds, so does not 
become a pest in the garden. The flowers are 
small but in closely packed clusters. Color rose- 
pink. Will grow in sun or half shade. Delivery 
anytime. $1.00 doz. 
CRASSIPES ALBA. A tare pure white form 
of the above species and is fit companion for 
it in the garden picture. $1.50 doz. 
HIRTA. A large flowered winter blooming 
bulbous plant with bright rose-pink flowers and 
feathery foliage. Erect growing but will eventu- 
ally become prostrate of its own weight. We 
recommend this very highly. 75c doz. 
Ophiopogon 
Interesting plants, chiefly grown for their fol- 
tage and bright blue berries. Useful as pot 
plant in cold sections and in borders or edging 
in warm section. The foliage is grassy, dar 
green or variegated, and evergreen. The flowers 
are white and nodding on 12-inch stems, fol- 
lowed by dark blue berries which are in demand 
for arrangements. Delivery throughout year. 
JABURAN. Leaves about 3%-inch wide and 
12 inches long, dark green and shiny. Thrifty 
grower making large clumps in a short time. 
Oe ae as a ground cover in dense shade. $1.00 
each. 
of each petal. | 
Flowers § 
Six to eighteen § 
A winter blooming : 
any 5 
27 
Ornithogalum nutans 
JABURAN ARGENTEUS VITTATUS. A 
variegated form of the above with the leaves ir- 
regularly lined white. Very attractive. $1.00 ea. 
JAPONICA. A low growing, 
plant making dense tufts of the deepest green. 
Very desirable for rock gardens and edgings. 
Leaves ¥-inch wide and 6 inches long. 50c ea. 
rassy leaved 
Ornithogalum 
Star of Bethlehem 
ARABICUM. Large umbels of pure white 
flowers with a shiny black eye in the center 
of each flower. The individual flowers are over 
two inches across. Fine for cutting. Fall deliv- 
ery. $1.00 doz. 
CAUDATUM. (See Onion.) Very large 
bulbs with three foot leaves which are suc- 
culent and are supposed to have medicinal value. 
The flowers are small and greenish white, but 
there are hundreds of them along a four foot 
stem. Numerous bulblets are formed under the 
skin of the bulb which eventually drop off and 
take root. Plant the bulb with most of it above 
the ground. Delivery anytime. 50c ea. 
NUTANS. A bulb of sturdy habit producing 
flowers ethereal in effect, all silver and white 
at first glance. Grows easily in sun or partial 
mee Charming for small arrangements. $1.00 
oz. 
THYRSOIDES. Chincherinchee of South Af- 
rica. Tall spikes of compact white flowers pro- 
duced in profusion. One of the longest lasting cut 
flowers. $1.50 doz. 
