18 



D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



For the open border, this genus fur- 

 nishes some of the most useful bulbs 

 in cultivation. There are a great many 

 species of Amaryllis, all producing lily- 

 like flowers, but varying in color, from 

 the richest crimson and scarlet to pure 

 white, and in size, from delicate blos- 

 soms scarcely an inch in diameter, to 

 those w^hich measure six to nine inches 

 across. Prices include postage. 



Amaryllis Atamasco {Zephyranthes 

 Atamasco). A native of Virginia and 

 southward, where it is popularly known 

 as the Atamasco Lily. It rarely blooms 

 more than once in a season. Planted 

 in warm, sandy soil, the bulbs increase 

 rapidly and furnish a constant succes- 

 sion of delicately beautiful, very light 

 pink or nearly white flowers, which are 

 borne in clusters of three or four. 

 Hardy. 3 cents each; 30 cents per doz. 

 Amaryllis Belladonna Major. 

 These plants do best in a warm, sunny, well drained 

 place out of doors, where they can receive some pro- 

 tection in winter, and remain undisturbed for sev- 

 eral years, when they will throw up great clusters 

 of beautiful rosy-white flowers. Set the bulbs as 

 early in the autumn as possible, surrounding and covering 

 each bulb with clean sand, and having the top about two 

 inches below the surface. Protect from severe frosts, taking 

 care that the covering is not such as will hold ice and snow. 

 15 cents each; lr.50 per dozen. 



Amaryllis Formosissima {Sprekelia, Jacobean Lily). In 

 this curious and attractive old garden favorite the flowers are 

 produced before the leaves appear. Each of the five narrow 

 petals of this flower is three to four inches long and a very in- 

 tense, rich scarlet color of unequaled brilliancy, vividness and purity. The plants are 

 readily grown, and although the bulbs are not hardy, they can be easily preserved dur- 

 ing the winter in a dry cellar and planted in the open ground in the spring. They may 

 be grown in winter like hyacinths. 15 cts. each; I1.25 per dozen. 



Amaryllis. 



inma^ (I 



vSo well known as scarcely to need any description; they are hardy and of the easiest 

 culture, but the soil should be rich and deep. The roots should be set out in the autumn 

 to become well established, and they will bloom the following spring. They need not be 

 disturbed for many years, and will always be welcome for their graceful beauty and 

 fragrance. Ready for shipment the latter part of October. 



Funkia, Alba (White Day Lii^y), 10 cents each; |;i,oo per dozen, postpaid. 



Funkia, Blue, variegated foliage, 10 cents each; li.oo per dozen, postpaid. 



Very valuable for winter blooming. The large clusters of white flowers keep in con- 

 dition for several weeks. Place four to six bulbs in a 5-inch pot in well-drained, sandy 

 loam, and start into growth at once. In potting, place a little charcoal or broken pottery 

 for drainage, then fill the pot with vsoil and shake it down but do not pack it. Plant the 

 bulb just deep enough that its top will not show. Keep in the full sunlight, and when 

 the plants start give plenty of water. 2 for 5 cents; 25 cents per dozen; I1.25 per 100 

 postpaid. 



