Ophiopogon 
Interesting plants, chiefly grown for their fol- 
iage and bright blue berries. Useful as_ pot 
plant in cold sections and in borders or eceing 
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 ¥-inch wide and 
12 inches long, dark green and shiny. Thrifty 
grower making large clumps in a short time. 
Useful as a ground cover in dense shade. $1.00 
each. 
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, grassy leaved 
plant making dense tufts of the deepest green. 
Very desirable for rock gardens and edgings. 
Leaves 14-inch wide and 6 inches long. 50c ea. 
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 growing species 
with evergreen ani 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 rare 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 bloomin 
bulbous plant with bright rose-pink flowers abd 
feathery foliage. Erect growing but will eventu- 
ally become prostrate of its own weight. We 
recommend this very highly. 75c doz. 
Pancratium 
Peruvian Daffodil 
MARITIMUM. Like a giant pure white daf- 
fodil but blooming in summer. Six to eight fra- 
grant flowers to each umbel. The strap shaped, 
twisted leaves are blue-green and_ evergreen. 
It is similar to the well known Ismene but likes 
to be grown in dry sandy location. It refuses to 
flower if kept moist during the summer. Will 
tolerate alkalinity in the soil. Delivered anytime. 
0c ea. 
ILLYRICUM. A pure white form of this lovely 
flower. It differs from maritimum in being 
deciduous and having bright green leaves. 50c ea. 
Papyrus 
The Paper Reed 
ANTIQUORUM. This is one of the most an- 
cient plants from Egyptian swamps, and is use- 
ful as an acuatic or bog plant where the win- 
ters are mild. In other areas it may be grown 
in tubs and brought under glass in the winter. 
It may also be grown in the garden if sufficient 
moisture is supplied. This is the plant from 
which the Egyptians made paper and the word 
paper has been derived from it. Large umbrellas 
of finely cut plumes are held on tall, stiff 
stems; the height varying with the amount of 
water from three to ten ets Plant in the open 
sunlight. Delivery anytime. $2.00 ea. 
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Pelargonium 
Sweethearts Geranium 
ECHINATUM. A _ very attractive tuberous- 
rooted geranium. It is a slow grower. The flower 
stems are perennial and will bloom for years if 
not cut. The flower is Fue white the first day 
fading to light pink and deep pink the follow- 
ing days. It gets its common name from the 
two red heart-shaped markings in the center of 
each flower. It becomes dormant in the winter 
and looks like a cactus. $1.25 ea. 
Pitcairnia 
XANTHOCALYX. A terrestrial bromeliad of 
easy culture suitable for potting or outdoor cul- 
ture where the temperature permits. It is native 
to Santo Domingo. It has long, bright green, 
grass-like foliage drooping gracefully and expos- 
ing the silvery underside. The spike, which at- 
tains a height up to three feet under favorable 
conditions, bears numerous bright yellow flowers. 
Blooms in June. Delivery any time, $2.00 ea. 
Puya 
ALPESTRIS. A _ most outstanding terrestrial 
bromeliad with silver gray foliage and prefers 
to grow in open sunlight. The hundreds of 
flowers are produced on a dense, much branched 
column and the color of the flowers is a satiny 
deep green-blue not found in any other flower. 
Plant in the open in frost free areas or in a tub 
under glass in loose or sandy soil. It is a slow 
grower, and must be about six years old before 
starting to bloom. We offer four-year-old plants. 
Delivery anytime. $2.00 ea. 
Quesnelia 
Bromeliads similar to Billbergia and will grow 
under the same cultural conditions. The flowers 
are brilliant 1n themselves but lack the colorful 
bracts of the billbergia. 
ARVENSIS. This is a terrestrial plant and 
should be grown in the ground or soil mixture 
if potted. The leaves are large and spiny. The 
bloom is erect and a brilliant shade of pink in 
a large closely packed umbel. Should be grown 
in open sunlight. Rare. $5.00 ea. 
LIBONIANA. Light green foliage that is rather 
ett eee Ane Owers are stunningly dif- 
erent being a combination of d d 
blackish purple. $2.50 ea. So eel 
LIBONIANA VAR. An attractive species, much 
smaller in size than the above species and very 
graceful. The blue-green leaves are shar ly recurv- 
ed. It is stoloniferous and is fine for use in 
hanging basket work. The flowers are small and a 
epi inaen of deep blue and bright red. $1.50 
each. 
