De Wilde. The best deep yellow. 15c ea. 75c doz. 
Hart Nibbrlg. Clear blue. 10c ea. 50c doz. 
Imperator. Tall, large blue. 10c ea. 50c doz. 
White Excelsior. White, but very short stem. 10c ea. 75c doz. 
Wedgewood. Wedgewood blue. The finest Iris for cutting. Makes large 
bulbs. Large 20c ea. $1.50 doz. Medium 10c ea. $1.00 doz. 
Yellow Queen. Pure deep yellow. 10c ea. 65c doz. 
Mixed. We don’t know what colors are included, it may be one or all as 
labels were lost. Price 40 for $1.00. 
mis RETICULATA 
This lovely little iris is a new acquisition and scarce yet, hence costs more. 
But they are good growers and increase well. They resemble a small Dutch 
Iris. Bloom outside in February and in pots about the same time or by Christ¬ 
mas if planted early. In pots keep in a rather cool room. Only about 8" tall 
with dainty lavender fiowers and violet perfume. Plant 4 in a 5" pot. 30c ea. 
4 for $1.00. 
AMARYLLIDACEAE. AMARYLLIS FAMILY 
The Amaryllis Family is probably the most important of all among orna¬ 
mental plants though many might consider them second to the Iris Family. 
From a commercial viewpoint that may be true as so many are used for cutting 
but for rich beauty in a variety of forms we hold our first statement true. 
There are many who will agree with us. There is something so intriguing 
about the Amaryllis Family,—let’s call them all just Amaryllis, that many 
have adopted them as their hobby, and are making collections. 
HOBBIES 
To have a hobby is rather a human necessity. It is of psychological im¬ 
portance. If we were monkeys or even primitive humans we would not need 
one. But with the mental development of the present day man, the stress and 
strain of life,—business, professional, home management and even social affairs 
require a counterbalance. Something that relaxes. But it must also interest. 
Some find it in stamp collecting, or the collection of art or other objects. 
Gardening is the best hobby of all because it also offers exercise. The best 
of the best is collecting and growing Amaryllis. We began in 1898 with our 
first Amaryllis Johnsonii. Our interest deepened by contact with a great biolo¬ 
gist, our teacher. Dr. S. Williston, of Kansas University, Yale and Stanford. 
Later with Luther Burbank. For many years we have been growing and breed¬ 
ing Amaryllis. 
THE AMERICAN AMARYLLIS SOCIETY 
The interest in Amaryllis has grown rapidly in recent years. A society has 
been formed that altho called the American Amaryllis Society is in reality 
international in scope. It’s members come from every continent and all the 
leading nations. 
This society sponsors several spring and fall fiower shows that are held 
in Florida, California and New York. They publish a year book, “Herbertia.” 
This book acquaints its members with the best advice in culture; descriptions 
and illustrations of species and varieties; results of experimentation in propa¬ 
gation; new species; every sort of information about Amaryllids. 
If this book were published for profit and those who make it were paid, 
it would probably cost $7.50 per vol. at least. We find its value inestimable. 
Every member receives it free. 
Membership costs $2.00 per year. The next volume of Herbertia is ready 
for publication and will be mailed this fall. We recommend that you send us 
$2.00 with your bulb order and let us recommend you for membership. Get 
several of your friends to join with you and even form a local club. Different 
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