Ornithogalum nutans 
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. $1.50 doz. 
AUREUM. A miniature plant with clear yel- 
low flowers on eight inch stems. This has be- 
come extremely rare lately. We have just a 
few bulbs at 3 for $1.00. 
CAUDATUM. (Sea 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 
eee Charming for small arrangements. $1.00 
oz. 
SAUNDERSI. A very robust growing species 
with upright light green leaves two feet high. 
The flower stem is four feet or more tall and 
carries a large head of numerous milk-white 
flowers with deep green eyes. Summer blooming. 
We have only a few bulbs to spare at 50c ea. 
THYRSOIDES. Chincherinchee of South Af- 
rica. Tall spikes of compact white flowers pro- 
duced in profusion. One of the longest lasting cut 
flowers. $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 growing _ 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 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 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. 
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 it kept moist during the summer. Will 
tolerate alkalinity in the soil. Delivered anytime. 
50c ea. 
ILLYRICUM. A pure white form of this lovely 
flower. It differs from P. 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 aquatic 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 feet. Plant in the open 
sunlight. Delivery anytime. $2.00 ea. 
Pelargonium 
Sweethearts Geranium 
ECHINATUM. A very attractive _tuberous- 
rooted geranium. It is a slow grower. The flower 
stems are perennial and will bloom for eas if 
not cut. The flower is pure 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. $1.00 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. 
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