Tigridia pavonia 
Tigridia 
Shell Flower 
PAVONIA. Mexican bulbs of the iris family 
with very large, brilliantly colored flowers all 
summer. Although the flowers last only a day 
they more than make up for it in their extreme 
beauty. Plant the bulbs in sandy soil three in- 
ches deep and keep moist at all times. A sunny 
exposure is essential. Culture same as for Gladi- 
olus. Delivery December to March. $1.50 doz. 
Tritonia 
HYALINA. These are similar to freesia in 
habit and appearance, but hardier and bloom 
in May. The colors vary from white thru all 
shades of pink and salmon to intense orange, 
often with markings of yellow in the center on 
deeper colored ground. These flowers are charac- 
terized by six transparent ‘‘windows’’ in them. 
Plant in late fall or early winter in any garden 
soil. They like plenty of sunlight and adequate 
moisture while in active growth but need dry- 
ing out after the leaves have died down. They 
may be lifted and stored away after becoming 
dormant. Delivery August thru November. $1.50 
doz. 
Germination of crinum moorei seed 
FUN FOR THE SHUT-IN 
The seed of Crinum moorei is large, and 
looks more like a fruit than a seed. You 
can watch nature at work by simply set- 
ting the seed where it can be watched and 
see how it develops. It will first sprout a 
bulb, then roots and then the leaves from 
the bulb. After this, the seed will shrivel 
and disappear, the roots and leaves will 
die down leaving a bulb in dormant state 
which can now be planted in soil and it 
will start to grow again. The price is 25c 
per seed plus postage. Where can you have 
more fun for a quarter? Why not have us 
mail several seeds to your invalid friend? 
Delivery September to December. 
Tillandsia 
LINDENIANA. One of the finest of the 
bromeliads. Large rosette of very colorful bronzy 
foliage from the center of which a flat, fan-like 
scape emerges. The large orchid colored flowers 
are produced alternately from either side for a 
very long time. Best grown in osmunda fiber. 
Delivery anytime. $10.00 and $15.00 each. 
Tradescantia 
Wandering Jew 
BLOSFIELDIANA. A new species of outstand- 
ing merit. The leaves are deep, dark green above 
and hairy purple beneath. The plant is a rank 
grower and well branched. It is a very fine bloom- 
er and at certain times is covered with bright 
orchid flowers for a long time. No house should 
be without one. Delivery anytime. 50c ea. 
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