Practically all Amanyliids ai*e heavy feeders. Most of tlhem like top- 
dressing of manure or use of manure water if potted, and bone meal in the 
soil. When in full growth they should be watered liberally. One frequent cause 
of failure is lack of good culture after the plant has flowered. At this period 
growth is necessary for future performance. 
Agapanthus umbellatus. Blue Lily of the Nile. The name means “Love 
Flower.” Many blue- flowers in a large umbel, on 24" stem. The large plants 
form very attractive clumps with a strap like foliage. Prefer part shade. Very 
hardy in south and in the north are easily grown and flowered in tubs or large 
buckets that are wintered in a light warm cellar. 50c. Per doz. $4.50. 
Alstromeria. Alstromerias: are very showy plants with long slender stems. 
As a cut flower they last a long time, are very beautiful and are distinctly dif¬ 
ferent from the more common flowers. The individual flowers much resemble a 
highly colored small orchid. The flowers are in a large umbel on a long stem. 
Culture. They should have about 50%' shade. The soil should be a rich 
sandy loam with good drainage and a great deal of humus. This may be had 
from very old rotted screened manure or leaf mold. Plant the cluster of tubers 
in the south from Sept, to Nov. with the crown 2" under the soil surface. 
When tops die after flowering withhold water or dig and keep dry. It is better 
not to disturb them. In the south they start to grow in the fall and will 
require irrigation before rains come. 
They must have an abundance of water at all times when growing and 
a good drainage. They are hardy as far north as Washington, D. C., and 
we have them reported hardy m a well protected situation, with winter mulch, 
in New Jersey and Ohio. In the north they can be planted in the spring. 
Carefully lift in the fall and store in dry peat or sand, and keep very cool. They 
also may be grown in large pots, Please order early, as it is hard to hold them 
back in this warm climate. 
Alstromeria auratiaca lutea. Bright yellow flowers. A strong grower and 
blooms a long time. Flowers fine for cutting. 20c. Per doz. $1.75. Per 100, $15. 
A. chilensis. . Extremely attractive flowers in a wide range of color from 
nearly white to various pink, red, yellow and orange tones. One of the best and 
easiest to grow. Assorted colors only, 20c. Per doz., $1.75. Per 100, $15. We 
have some small bulbs that will bloom well for 75c doz. or $5.00 per 100. 
A. pelegrina. Lily of the Incas. Dark rose, with petals spotted reddish pur¬ 
ple. Vigorous and showy. 25c. Per doz., $2.25. 
A. pe’egrina alba. A lovely white unspotted form. 25c. Per doz. $2.50. 
A. pulchella. Large clusters of dark red flowers tipped green and brown 
spots inside. Tall long stems. Early flowering. 30c. Per doz., $2.75. 
Amaryllis belladonna (syn. Callicore rosea) has many common names— 
Surprise Lily, Naked Lady lily, or better Lady Godiva Lily are descriptive of 
the fact that the flower stem shoots up, bursts into full bloom ip only a few 
days—and is unclothed by any leaves. The soft pink flowers in large umibels 
are of exquisite beauty and spicy, intriguing fragrance, and valuable for cutting. 
Culture. It is best to transplant in July but we have a few bulbs dug be¬ 
fore blooming that can be held back until (possibly) Sept. 10. Order at once. 
Late orders will be filled with bulbs that have bloomed as they 1 can be moved 
until foliage has begun to show. In the south plant in garden with top of bulb 
a little below the surface. Amaryllis are very hardy for this class and will 
recover easily from 12° of frost. They may be grown as far north as Wash¬ 
ington, D. C. , 
They aUe {not very successful as pot plants but will bloom the first 
year, and one flower stalk is well worth the cost of the bulb. 
A. belladonna major*. Earliest, pure pink. i25cu ) Larger, 35c. Jumbo 
size, 50c. Doz. $2.00, $3.00, and $5.00. 
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