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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
Amaryllis 
Bulbous plants with large, drooping, bell-shaped, lily¬ 
like flowers, varying in color from the richest crimson 
to the pure white, striped with crimson or scarlet. The 
Hippeastrum Hybrids (Vittata), are magnificent pot 
plants, thriving well in an ordinary parlor. They should 
be in every collection. None of them will stand the 
winter out of doors, but some of them may be planted 
out in May and will flower quite freely during the sum¬ 
mer months. As pot plants for parlor and conservatory 
decoration during winter, they are probably unsurpassed 
by any other genus. 
It should not be forgotten by growers of Amaryllis 
that nearly all the varieties are evergreens and while 
they want a season of rest after flowering they never 
should he neglected or allowed to become so dry as to 
destroy the roots. After being potted in the fall they 
should be kept in a temperature of about 45 degrees, 
and with only a little water until January when they 
should be given more heat, light and water. As soon as 
the flower stalks appear weak cow manure water may be 
applied. A heavy loam enriched with bone dust and cow 
manure suits them well. 
Each Doz. 100 
Bella Donna (Major). White, flushed 
with rosy purple. $0.20 $1.75 $12.00 
Formosissima (Jacobean Lily). Bril¬ 
liant scarlet. A desirable border plant .20 1.75 12.00 
Hippeastrum Hybrids (Vittata). With¬ 
out doubt the finest race of Amaryllis 
in existence. The bulbs we offer are 
from the two most famous English 
strains. They exceed in size, form of 
flowers, variety of colors and diver¬ 
sity of markings, all other strains. 
The segments being of nearly uniform 
size, give the flowers a regular trum- 
pet form . 
.60 
6.00 
Longiflora, Alba and Rosea. 
.20 
2.00 
15.00 
Luteo (Sternbergia, Mount ^Etna Lily). 
A handsome, showy, yellow, autumn- 
flowering bulb . 
.10 
.60 
4.00 
Vallota Purpurea (Scarborough Lily). 
Large, crimson-scarlet, lily-like flow¬ 
ers, in heads of five or six blooms 
each, which remain a long time in 
perfection . 
.25 
2.25 
Zephyranthes Rosea. Very fine; pro¬ 
duces large flowers of a deep rose 
color . 
.15 
1.25 
8.00 
Zephyranthes Candida (Fairy Lily). A 
native of Florida and has recently 
been introduced to cultivation, and is 
known as the “Fair Lily.” The flower 
stalks vary in length from seven to 
twelve inches in height. The flowers 
are solitary, strong bulbs, often giving 
two or more flowers, which are pure 
white and deliciously scented.10 
.60 4.00 
Adonis Vernalis 
A hardy perennial border flower, blooming in May. 
It has beautiful, cup-shaped, yellow flowers, and many- 
parted, delicate foliage. Cultivation easy, in any good 
garden soil; light, moist earth preferred. They thrive 
either in full sun or partial shade. 15c each; $1.00 doz., 
$6.00 per 100. 
Anomatheca Cruenta 
Sometimes called the Scarlet Freesia. It is suitable 
for pot culture; grows about one foot high. The flowers 
are scarlet, spotted with crimson. They are summer 
blooming, and will winter outdoors if given a good cov¬ 
ering of leaves during winter. 20c doz., $1.00 per 100. 
Agapanthas Umbellatus Albas 
Agapanthus 
(African Lily) 
One of the best known of the half-hardy liliaceous 
plants. They should be grown in pots or tubs, in soil 
same as recommended for Hyacinths. They will bear 
forcing in the greenhouse, but are especially suitable 
for piazza or terrace decoration. The large umbels of 
twenty or thirty blossoms appear in the summer and 
autumn. 
Each Doz. 
Umbellatus. Blue . $0.15 $1.50 
Umbellatus Albus. White.15 1.25 
Anthericum 
Suitable for the border or pots. If grown outdoors 
they should have some protection during winter; if in 
pots, keep in a cool room, or greenhouse; they are very 
useful for lawn vases, and excellent for cutting. 
Doz. 100 
Liliago Major (St. Bernard’s Lily). White; 
height two feet. $0.60 $4.00 
Liliastrum (St. Bruno’s Lily). White, lily¬ 
like flowers, borne in early summer on 
stalks about eighteen inches high.60 4.00 
Arum 
These are curious and interesting ornamental plants 
with Calla-shaped leaves and flowers. A. Sanctum is ten¬ 
der, and suitable only for pot culture. Plant the tubers 
sufficiently deep that roots may form from near the 
tops; give rich soil, partial shade, and water freely when 
in growth or bloom. 
Arum Cornutum (Monarch of the East). Pro¬ 
duces a beautifully colored flower without 
the aid of soil or water. Place in a warm, 
dry position in the light during the winter $0.15 
Dracunculus (Dragon Flower). Large purple 
flowers, and curiously marbled small palm¬ 
like leaves . 
Italicum. Spotted yellow, or creamy white; 
leaves veined with white. 
Maculatum. Leaves spotted with white; large 
white Calla-like flowers. 
Sanctum (Black Calla). Sweet-scented; about 
one foot in length and six inches broad; 
dark purple color. 1.25 
Each 
Doz. 
$0.15 
$1.50 
.15 
1.25 
.95 
.40 
.19 
1.90 
1.25 
12.00 
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