LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
AMARYLLIS (MAMMOTH HYBRIDS) 
Amaryllis (Mammoth Hybrids). In answer to many requests we are offering 
this season an excellent strain of hybrid Amaryllis bulbs, grown for us by Mr. 
Roy E. Stephens who is an expert on the culture of these plants. For ease of 
culture and brilliance of flowers, nothing can equal Amaryllis as a winter pot 
plant for the greenhouse or living room and the strain we are offering is greatly 
superior to older forms, having larger flowers and the advantage of blooming 
several times a year. During the past winter we measured many blooms well 
over 8 inches in diameter. The large flowers are produced on stems up to 3 feet 
in height and vary in color from deep red, through the salmon and orange 
shades. The following cultural notes are furnished by Mr. Stephens: 
"Amaryllis like a fairly rich soil to which some sand and leaf mold or other 
humus has been added. A good potting soil for them is four parts good garden 
soil, two parts well rotted manure, one sand and one leaf mold or peat, mixed 
thoroughly together. In potting care should be taken to disturb the roots as little 
as possible. It is advisable to leave the bulb about one-half out of the soil. Water 
moderately until growth has started and then keep soil damp at all times. The 
size of the bloom can be increased by light feedings of liquid manure or a com¬ 
mercial fertilizer after the flower spike shows. All feeding should stop before the 
first bloom opens. Amaryllis do their best at a temperature from 55 to 60°. Don't 
disturb the roots at any time more than is necessary. Don't repot into too large a 
pot, or too often." 
The Amaryllis bulbs which we offer are all Oregon grown and are furnished 
with roots attached, exactly as they come from the pots in which they are grown. 
Shipment can be made at any time during the year. Mixed colors only. Medium 
size bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. Large bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 
Brevoortia Ida Maia (syn. Brodiaea coccinia). An unique and attractive plant 
carrying clusters of bright red, green-tipped flowers on wiry stems from 1 Vi to 3 
feet tall. Often referred to as the "Floral Firecracker". Flowers exceptionally long 
lasting and colorful. May-June flowering. Plant 4 inches deep in well drained 
partly shaded position and from 4 to 6 inches apart. Bulbs should be planted as 
early as possible—available in August and September. 15c each, $1.50 dozen, 
$11.00 per 100. 
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