ARRANGEMENT OF CATALOG 
Most catalogs are arranged alphabetically. Others are arranged to fit 
the space allowed by the illustrations. A perfect alphabetic arrangement makes 
it easy to find any desired item but does not allow the most logical grouping 
of plants. 
Recently we have been working toward a grouping of bulbs offered ac¬ 
cording to the Families to which they belong. In: an approximate manner we also 
try to place together the genera more closely related. Thus in Iridaceae, Iris 
and Morea are close relatives and Gladioli, Watsonias, Montbretias, Ixias, etc. 
are close. This approximate grouping according to botanical relationship will 
be found useful in many ways. The Amaryllidaceae are arranged alphabe¬ 
tically. Our grouping is by no means perfect. 
AMARYLLIDACEAE 
The Amaryllis Family includes many of our most important flowering 
bulbs, such as Daffodils, Hippeastrums, Clivias etc. This list, from Agapanthus 
to the Family “Iridaceae,” are all Amaryllids. 
THE AMERICAN AMARYLLIS SOCIETY 
Flower lovers are becoming “Amaryllis conscious.” The use of Amaryllids 
(bulbs belonging to the Amaryllidaceae) in pots, in the garden or for cutting 
is growing more popular. 
To develop this tendency, to discover new species of value, to aid in 
their distribution, to sponsor Amaryllis shows and to disseminate useful in¬ 
formation, is the purpose of the American Amaryllis Society. 
Each year, the year book, Herbertia, a volume last year of 258 pages iv 
sent to each member. It is beautifully illustrated and worth much more than 
the cost of membership which is $2.00 per year. Send me your application 
with remittance. You will receive the 1940 Herbertia as soon as issued, probably 
in late fall. 
The volumes for 1938 and 1939 now cost $3.25 each. Complete sets, 6 
volumes, 1934-39, $18.50. 
Applications may be made directly, if preferred, to the Secretary, Wyndham 
Hayward, Winter Park, Fla. 
Incidentally, Mr. Hayward is a noted breeder and grower of Hybrid Day 
Lilies and many other bulbs. Send for his lists. 
The National Fall Amaryllis show is an annual event. Sponsored by 
American Amaryllis Society and held in connection with The Flower Shows 
at Los Angeles Co. Fair. Date Sept. 19, 1940. Last year more than 25 species 
of fall blomming amaryllids were shown. These include Amaryllis belladonna 
types, Lycoris, Nerine, Habranthus, Haemanthus, Pancratium, Vallota, Crinum, 
Zephyranthes, Hymenocallis etc. Be sure to attend the Fair on this date and 
see the exhibit. Send entries if possible. Send to L. A. Co. Fair, Pomona Cal. 
for a premium list. 
HOW TO GROW AMARYLLIS 
Most Amaryllids listed are hardy as far north as North Carolina and in 
the south may be grown in the garden. In the north they are desirable as pot 
plants. Among the most desirable for potting are Hippeastrums and Clivias. 
A few Amaryllids are quite hardy in the north. Among these are Daf¬ 
fodils, Lycoris squamigera and Crinumi longifolium. Other Amaryllids may 
be hardy if planted deep and mulched, in well protected places in milder sec¬ 
tions. Alstromerias, Sprekelias and others have been so reported as far north 
as Ohio. 
There are many that can be grown in the garden in summer, then dug and 
stored like Glads over winter. Among these are Ismenes and other Hymeno¬ 
callis; most Zephyranthes and Crinums; Tuberoses etc. All special directions are 
given with each species. 
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