limestone or shell may be added. In pots, about % of the bulb should be above 
the soil surface. In the garden cover the bulb. Place the roots, carefully spread, 
within the soil, then press the soil down and water. Set the pot in a darkened 
place. Usually they need no more water until bud appears. Then give full light 
and water a little, gradually increasing. 
After flowering, Amaryllis must grow vigorously for several months in 
order to develop blooming buds for the next year. The bulb should increase in 
size and produce offsets. To encourage this give plenty of water and some- 
times a little weak liquid manure. Many neglect this good culture and com- 
plain that bulbs do not bloom. Any Amaryllis bulb that does not bloom, fails 
thru error in culture. 
Growth will be completed about Oct. or Nov. and they may be partly dried 
off. Some encourage dormancy earlier in order to get very early flowers. They 
may often be had at Christmas. 
Hippeastrum Hybrids. Assorted colors. These are selected from a variety 
of sources. No poor flowers. 50c ea. $5.00 per doz. Extra large bulbs, 75c ea. 
H. Howard and Smith Hybrids. We consider this the best commercial 
strain now available. The petals are nicely rounded, in a perfectly moulded 
flower. The colors are refined and in countless tones from white backgrounds 
with light markings to various tones of pink, rose, red and scarlet. The flowers 
are large, sometimes 8” or more in diameter. We offer these in the following 
color classes. Assorted Colors. White Backgrounds, from nearly white to 
medium markings. Red Shades, many are pure self colors. Scarlet, in many 
variations and tones. Be sure to order as H. hybrid, H. and S. Assorted colors, 
White Background, Red or Scarlet. Price, all colors, 75c ea. $7.50 per doz. 
H. johnsonii. This old hybrid is the one most often seen in southern gar- 
dens and is a favorite for potting. The rich deep red flowers, with broad con- 
trasting white band thru the center of each’ petal, stand out in the garden. It 
is one of the hardiest, easiest to grow and most rapid in increase. 40c. Extra 
large 50c. 
H. McCann’s Double. A few extra petals on an Amaryllis flower is not 
unusual. But a large flowered Amaryllis, easy to grow, and with flower as 
double as a rose, often 25 petals, is sensational. Color scarlet red. Price, $1.75. 
H. Sibyl Houdyshel. A ‘“‘near white,’’ 
having a white ground with narrow pink 
border and a pink flush in throat. Very 
fragrant. $5.00. Extra large $6.00. No 
wholesale discount. No small bulbs sold. 
H. advenum. Ox-Blood Lily. This is a 
fall bloomer and winter grower, belonging 
to the subgenus Habranthus. Small, dark 
red flowers in an umbel of 7 or 8. Very 
hardy and will stand at least 12° below 
freezing. Probably safe to plant quite far 
up toward north. Plant 6” deep, full sun. 
Order before Oct. 1. 20c. $1.75 per doz. 
Habranthus robustus. Large, lilac pink 
flowers that are useful for cutting. 15c ea. 
$1.50 per doz. 
Habranthus texanus. Usually listed as a 
Zephryanthes. Very small plant and bulb. 
Deep yellow flowers, coppery outside in 
fall before foliage appears. Texas native. 
Hardy much farther north. Plant 2” deep, 
or more farther north. 15c ea. $1.25 doz. 

; ; HIPPEASTRUM, 
Hymenocallis. This genus contains the SIBYL HOUDYSHEL 
bulbs commonly known as Spider Lilies 
and the Ismene. The Ismene is deservedly one of our most popular bulbs but 
very few know that new improved forms and hybrids have been produced. 
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