Vriesia 
Brazilian bromeliads of highly ornamental value 
both in or out of bloom. The wide foliage is 
uniquely marked in contrasting colors against the 
green background. The tall flower stems are very 
colorful. The plant which holds much water is 
used as a ‘“‘living vase’’ to hold cut flowers. De- 
livery anytime. Large plants $7.50 ea. 
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HIEROGLYPHICA. Light green foliage is 
informally marked with deep green ‘‘writings.’’ 
SPLENDENS MAJOR. This is the variety 
Flaming Sword. Large green leaves are heavily 
and transversely barred with purplish black, more 
pronounced beneath. The tall flower spike has 
red bracts and yellow flowers. Outstanding. 
Zantedeschia 
Calla Lily 
These plants are sometimes listed as Richardia. 
They are of easy culture requiring light sandy 
soil with plenty of humus. Aethiopica, Gode- 
freyana and Childsiana require copious amounts 
of water while in active growth and a shady lo- 
cation. The other species require a sunny situ- 
ation and not too much water while in active 
growth and very little or no water when rest- 
ing. They can all be lifted and stored during 
the winter, or may be treated as house plants if 
potted in the late fall. Delivery September to 
March. 50c ea. except where noted. 
AETHIOPICA. This is the common large 
white flowered calla that is so often seen in 
the florist shops. The flowers will assume huge 
pepostces if well watered and heavily fertil- 
ized. 
ADLEMI. A_ robust growing variety with 
creamy yellow flowers of very long-lasting qual- 
ity. Spotted foliage. Rare. $1.00 ea. 
ALBO-MACULATA. (Spotted Calla.) Creamy 
white flowers with purple inside throat. The large 
arrow shaped leaves are heavily spotted silvery 
white. 18”. 
CHILDSIANA. (Baby Calla.) A dwarf, min- 
iature form that will capture the hearts of all 
flower lovers instantly. Prolific bloomer and a 
grand pot plant. 12’’. This plant will not tol- 
erate being dried out so we deliver it as a green 
plant packed in damp moss. Delivery anytime. 
ELLIOTTIANA HYBRIDS. A grand mixture 
of hybrids ranging in color from creamy white to 
the deepest yellow, some with purple or black 
throats. All with spotted foliage. In mixture 
only. 50c ea. 
ELLIOTTIANA. (Yellow Calla.) Deep yel- 
low flower on 18’’ stems. The leaves are broad 
and spotted. 
GODEFREYANA. (Godfrey Calla.) A smal- 
ler flower form of Z. aethiopica but a more 
prolific bloomer and preferred as a cutting va- 
riety by those who do not confuse mere size with 
beauty. 
MELANOLEUCA. Creamy eee flowers with 
a deep purple blotch at the base of the throat. 
JaCmCas 
REHMANNI. (Pink Calla.) Long, narrow 
sword-like leaves. Flowers various shades of lav- 
ender-pink to purplish. A miniature plant of ex- 
quisite loveliness. 
SOLFATARA. A hybrid with large sulphur- 
yellow flowers. $1.00 ea. 
Zephyranthes 
Fairy Lily 
_A race of summer and fall blooming amaryl- 
lids native to the New World. They are small, 
gtassy leaved plants which bear stems with 
single flowers. Most of them will flower sev- 
eral times a year if alternately wet and dry 
conditions are given. In Texas where some of 
them grow native they are called rain lilies be- 
cause they bloom during the summer after each 
rainfall. Of course ome can overdo a good 
thing because if they are watered once a week 
one can not expect them to bloom weekly. How- 
ver it can be done three or four times during 
the season. They respond well to pot culture. In 
cold climates they can be lifted and stored dur- 
ing the winter. Delivery anytime. 
AJAX. A lovely large flowered hybrid of 
straw yellow color. Very easily grown and will 
thrive under neglect. $1.50 doz. 
ATAMASCO. The Atamasco lily of this coun- 
try. We have a colorful variety which differs 
from the type form in that the flowers are white 
inside and red outside. $2.00 doz. 
CANDIDA. A _ robust pure white flowered 
species. It will form dense clumps in a short 
time and make an excellent showing. $1.00 doz.. 
GRANDIFLORA. (carinata.) The very large 
flowers grow to a height of eight inches and 
are of a deep rose pink color. It can be flow- 
ered thruout the summer. May be lifted and 
stored away for the winter. $2.00 doz. 
. PULCHELLA. A_very lovely pure yellow spe- 
cies from Texas. We are offering this for the 
first time and feel fortunate. $3.00 doz. 
Zingiber 
Canton Ginger 
OFFICINALE. This is the ginger that is 
used for preserving, candying, flavoring and 
medicine. It grows about three feet high with 
bamboo-like leaves and tender, succulent roots. 
This can not be called a flowering plant as it 
seldom flowers but is an interesting variety to 
add to your herb or ginger collection. Delivery 
anytime. 50c ea. 
UU 
We carry no trees or shrubs of any kind, 
but specialize only in bulbous, tuberous and 
rhizomatous plants. If you are looking for 
any uncommon plants of these types we 
might be able to help you locate them. 
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