1939-1940 CATALOG OF RICHARD DIENER NURSERY, oxnard, calif., u. s. a. 
and copper colors. All these colors may be found in 
the seeds. Bulbs of the copper and salmon shades are 
not available except during the months of March and 
April. At the present time our marked stock of these 
colors is limited, and it will not be until the spring 
flowering that we will again be in a position to set 
aside additional stock. 
In seeds you will find the greatest variety of colors, 
and as our type grows much easier and flowers much 
earlier than the old types you can raise a bunch of 
seedlings with very little trouble. Under favorable 
conditions the seedlings will start flowering from 15 
to 20 months from sowing. We have some very out¬ 
standing specimens, but so far, with the exception 
of a few, none has been named. All go into the seed 
mixture, so you will find the very best ones therein. 
The Amaryllis Society holds a flower show in con¬ 
junction with the Los Angeles County Fair at 
Pomona in September each year; both the Giant 
Mammoth Everflowering Hybrids and Equestris 
Hybrids have taken first prize. Many visitors were 
surprised to see such a display of large Amaryllis 
flowers at this time of the year, as the flowering sea¬ 
son for most Amaryllis is during March and April. 
However, our hybrid Amaryllis flower several times 
during the year, so discard your old type of Amaryllis 
and get these new hybrids. 
Directions for Planting: Cultivation is simple. Soil suitable 
for a geranium or fuchsia is right for them. They must have 
shade when under glass. When bulbs are larger it is neces¬ 
sary in planting that just the roots be placed in the ground, 
the whole bulbs must be above the ground. They should be 
watered only when the top soil is dry. Amaryllis should be 
kept under continual cultivation all the year, never rested 
or kept dry. Soil should be changed once a year. The nearer 
they are kept to 70 degrees at night the more they will flower. 
DIENER'S EVERFLOWERING 
MAMMOTH HYBRID 
AMARYLLIS 
No bulb or planf orders filled for less than $1.00. Ship¬ 
ment will be made by Railway Express Agency, charges 
"Collect." 
Flowering Size Bulbs Per 
Each Hundred 
6 to 7 inches in circumference.$ .25 $ 25.00 
8 to 10 inches in circumference.50 50.00 
10 to 12 inches in circumference.75 75.00 
Selected Stock. LOO 100.00 
SEEDS : 20 seeds 50c 100 seeds $ 1.50 
1000 seeds $10.00 
DIENER'S AMARYLLIS 
EQUESTRIS HYBRIDS 
Flowering Size Bulbs 
Each 
6 to 7 inches in circumference.$.25 
8 to 10 inches in circumference.50 
10 to 12 inches in circumference.75 
Per 
Hundred 
$ 20.00 
40.00 
60.00 
SEEDS : 20 seeds 50c 100 seeds $1.50 
1000 seeds $10.00 
AMARYLLIS SEEDS 
Directions for Sowing: Amaryllis seeds should be sown in 
boxes or seed pans (in greenhouse or hot bed) containing finely 
sifted sandy leaf mould to a thickness of three inches. Smooth 
out surface of soil evenly and sprinkle thoroughly. Spread 
seeds closely together (so close that they touch one another) 
and cover with the same soil, just sufficient to hold down. 
Keep moist but not too wet. If air is too dry cover with glass. 
In case of very hot sun, cover the glass with a sheet of paper 
in order to prevent the heat from burning the young plants 
Plants will come up in about three weeks and should remain 
in the same box for two or three months. Replant in three- 
inch pot or in boxes about two inches apart. Seedlings, when 
given the proper care, will commence to flower fifteen months 
after sowing. Seeds may be sown at any time of the year 
in a greenhouse. 
20 seeds 50c 100 seeds $ 1.50 1000 seeds $ 10.00 
CENTAUREA CYANUS (Double) 
(Corn Flower or Bachelor's Button) 
This old-fashioned hardy annual is still a great 
favorite for cutting purposes. Seeds may be sown 
either in the autumn or spring. Height 2-3 feet. Fin¬ 
est mixed. Packet.$ .20 
CENTAUREA IMPERIALS 
(Royal Sweet Sultan) 
This is the variety so popular in the florist’s store. 
The plants are of spreading habit, very fine for cut 
flowers and flowers the entire summer. A hardy an¬ 
nual. Sow in autumn or early spring. Height 3-4 feet. 
Mixed. Packet .$ .20 
CENTAUREA MOSCHATA 
(Hardy Annual) 
Finest mixed, very desirable for cut flowers. 
Packet .$ * * 20 
Kenmare, N. Dak., Jan. 3, 1939. 
Richard Diener Nursery, Oxnard, California. 
Dear Sirs: One of the Amaryllis is blooming and it gives 
me pleasure to tell you that we have never seen an Amaryllis 
of such dimensions. It is perfectly beautiful, and we are cer¬ 
tainly enjoying it. 
Sincerely yours, 
URSULINE SISTERS. 
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Glen Rock, New Jersey, Nov. 30, 1938. 
Richard Diener Nursery, Oxnard, California. 
Gentlemen: We have had continuous pleasure with our 
Mammoth Hybrid Amaryllis; the flowers were larger than 
any we saw in the New York Flower Show. 
The Petunias grown from seed three years ago are mostly 
gone but they were a great success. 
Respectfully yours, 
MARY S. WHITFORD. 
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Vancouver, B. C., Canada, March 9, 1938. 
Richard Diener Nursery, Oxnard, California. 
Gentlemen: I received your plants in good shape last fall. 
Every one did well. At present I have 3 lovely blooms on the 
Amaryllis Hybrid. I haven’t seen anything like them in 
Vancouver. 
The Geranium Flamingo is an excellent plant, and has 
been in constant bloom all winter. This is the most persistent 
bloomer of a collection of nearly 50 varieties. Thanking you, 
R. KELL. 
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