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ALSTROMERIA—PELEGRINA ALBA 
ALSTROMERIA 
Plants from South America, useful for cutting and 
attractive in the garden; belonging to the Am¬ 
aryllis family and characterized by masses of thick- 
ish or tuberous roots attached to a crown from 
which arise leafy stems bearing clusters of inter¬ 
esting and colorful flowers. Most varieties bloom 
in the spring and flourish out of doors in mild cli¬ 
mates. They do best in partial shade in a sandy 
loam with plenty of humus. Good drainage is 
essential. As the thick fleshy roots are easily dam¬ 
aged in lifting, it is best to leave the plants un¬ 
disturbed as long as possible after they are once 
established. After flowering in the spring, water 
should be gradually withdrawn as the plant ripens 
and very little given until growth starts again in 
the fall. 
A. aurantiaca 
The best known Alstomeria. Flowers yellow- 
orange. A fine cut flower and very strong 
grower. Ever blooming. 
Clumps, $3.00 per 12 
30c each 
