by express, $2.50. Delivery by mail only in warm weather and not in mid-winter even 
by express. 
Habranthus bloom several times a year and at most any time. Culture like Amaryllis. 
After good growth, if allowed to get rather dry for a period they will usually flower 
after a good watering. Umbels have but one flower. H. brachyandrus, lavender purple 
fls., 75c. H. robustus, pink lavender, 60c. H. andersoni texana, coppery yellow fls. in 
July-Aug., 40c, available only to Sept. 15. Late planted bulbs flower second year. 
Haemanthus. The Blood Lilies of South Africa. So rare that few have seen them. 
Culture. Hardy only in almost frost free climate like So. Calif. or Fla., if tempera- 
tures do not go below 24° at night. They do well in pots anywhere in soil as 
recommended for Amaryllis. Give half shade with top of bulb just below soil surface. 
Other species are listed in Spring Catalog. 
Haemanthus coccineus. True Blood Lily, altho all Haemanthus are known as Blood 
Lilies. The umbel of scarlet or blood red flowers (some call them pink) comes in late 
Aug. to Sept. Unless you order promptly they will be thru flowering. The scape is part 
of the floral display as it is covered by red spots on a light background. Following 
flowers are red fruits containing large seed. Save and plant the seed. Blooming sizes, 
$2.00 and $3.00. Extra large, often give two or more flower scapes, $4.00. 
H. Katherinae and H. multiflorus are the world’s most beautiful bulbs. These will 
be listed in the Spring Cat. at $5.00 and $7.50 ea. Our supply is limited. If ordered now 
you will be sure to get one. Remit in full when you order. 
H. Natalensis. After growing many years, we now have enough to list. This species 
flowers outdoors here, close to Jan. 1, if weather is reasonably warm. In pots it flowers 
a little earlier. The flower is similar in color and shape to that of H. coccineus,—not 
globular like H. multiflorus or H. Katherinae. We will try to select bulbs sure to flower 
this year but we have not observed the size necessary very closely. I am sure that all will 
flower at least the second year. Price $7.50. 
Growing Haemanthus seed. When in flower they can be pollinated by rubbing 
palm of the hand over the umbel. Do this daily until all flowers have opened. If properly 
done many seed result. We plant seed in 8” or 10” clay pans, half filled with wet peat 
or sphagnum. Any organic compost will do and sand can be added to improve drainage. 
Remove pulp from seed and press down slightly, into surface of wet compost but do not 
cover seed. Place a pane of glass over the top and thus little watering is necessary. Keep 
shaded and warm. If radicles do not penetrate the soil, help them. 
Hemerocallis. Daylily. The flowers range in color from dark bronzy red, thru pastel 
tones of pink to orange and yellow. They are borne on a branching scape well above the 
foliage. 
The Greek name, meaning “beautiful for a day,” refers to an individual flower. But 
these are so freely produced thru a long period that “beautiful every day” would be 
more apt, as a collection of several sorts shows masses of flowers thruout the spring, 
summer and fall and here we often have some winter flowers. The modern sobriquet of 
“The Perennial Supreme” is well deserved. 
Culture. While their beauty is their greatest recommendation, their easy culture and 
hardiness add to their desirability. I have known abandoned plants here, where we have 
arid, hot summers, to persist for years. They grow well in full sun. Slight shade is better. 
If given constant moisture about their roots, preserving this and coolness of the earth with 
a good mulch, the plants are ideally situated and respond with generosity. They are 
hardy, even in severe winters in the north. They are fibrous rooted, not bulbs, and must 
be planted at once when received. Altho they can be moved any time, it is better to ship 
from late fall to early spring. 
Hemerocallis Araby. 30”. E. (evergreen). A lovely, pastel color, with the effect of 
bronze on gold dust. Blooms early. 75c. 
H. Calypso. Large, fragrant lemon yellow flowers. Opens in evening. 42”. June- 
August. 30c ea. 
H. Cecil Houdyshel. E. A Dr. Traub origination. A deep crimson with an old 
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