The following are quite winter hardy in the north. Crinum longifolia, 
Lycoris squamigera, L. incarnata and Leucojum aestivum. Only a little less 
hardy are Crinums moorei, Cecil Houdyshel and Powelli as well as 
Amarcrinum. In milder sections, with deep planting and protections they 
should succeed. 
Sun exposure and water. Most Amaryllids like plenty of water when grow- 
ing. When dormant they should receive little. When starting recently potted 
bulbs, water little until growth appears. The following do well in full sun or a 
little shade. Lycoris, most Crinums, Amaryllis belladonna, Nerine, Hymenocal- 
lis, Leucojum, Elisena, Pancratium, Zephyranthes and Sprekelia. 
Give 25% to 40% shade to Hippeastrums, more than that to Agapanthus 
and Vallota. Full shade or almost but with plenty of light to Haemanthus (ex- 
cept coccineus which should have full sun) and Clivia. Polianthes, (tuberoses), 
most Alliums, Milla and Bessera should have full sun. If Crinum foliage burns, 
give it more shade. C. Moorei, Virginia Lee and Gordon Wayne require almost 
full shade. 
Most Amaryllids prefer rich sandy loam soil and are gross feeders. Slight 
but frequent additions of manure should be added as a top mulch, when in full 
growth. Most of them may use even fresh manure if growing vigorously but 
use caution. On poor or worn out soil few do well except Hippeastrum equestre 
which grows vigorously but fails to flower except in thin sandy soil. 
So many customers request special information about Hippeastrum 
(Amaryllis) hybrids that we give special instructions. Pot the bulb at once 
when received in rich sandy loam soil. Pot may be 2 or 3 times diameter of 
bulb. If you order early, living roots will be attached to bulb. This is an ad- 
vantage. Set bulb half above surface in pots (or just covered in garden). Spread 
out the roots. Firm the soil. Water once. It should drain well. Temperature of 
room should not be too cold or too hot. Pot should not be in much light at first 
but when flower bud is up above the bulb give it gradually more light, until 
finally it is placed in full sun in window, as winter sun is not too strong. The 
bulb should not be watered a second time until the bud is well developed. Then 
increase gradually. Too much is bad. When pot is well filled with roots, and it 
should be when they are in flower, they need plenty of water. Liquid manure 
is very good, but if roots have developed very slowly, recently potted bulbs 
may receive much injury. For best growth of bulb remove faded flowers and 
prevent seed production. Keep the bulbs growing until late fall. Remember, 
luxuriant growth after flowering and until late fall is necessary to form the 
flower buds. Then about Nov., or earlier if leaves become yellowish, gradually 
reduce water. The pots should be nearly dry until a new bud appears. If 
dormant early the bud sometimes appears in Dec. but it is more usually from 
Jan. to March. The bulbs need about 10 weeks rest. 
Clivias are usually grown in pots even in south tho we grow in the garden 
under shade of trees (but not deciduous) where only a few spots of sun can 
touch them and in a lath house with laths spaced about 3” apart. 
The pot should be 8” to 12” for large plants. Use good rich friable soil 
with leaf mould added. Drainage must be perfect. Water well when potted but 
do not over-water later. They use plenty when well-established. They do not 
like hot rooms, and must not be in the sun, nor in a dark poorly-ventilated 
corner. 
The following may be grown by the ‘Gladiolus method,’”’ that is in the 
garden, then dug and stored dry over winter. Ismene and other Hymenocallis, 
Crinums, Cooperia, Elisena, Zephyranthes, Bessera and Milla. 
Agapanthus, Crinums and Amarcrinum, may be grown in a very large 
pot, bucket or tub outside and wintered in a frost-free, light basement or 
cellar. The Agapanthus should not dry off enough to cause loss of leaves. The 
others may be quite dry. Growing large clumps of Agapanthus in tubs is a 
favorite method in cold climates. Additional culture information is given if 
necessary in the listing of species. 
Agapanthus umbellatus. Blue Lily of the Nile. The name means ‘Love 
Flower.’’ Many deep blue flowers in a large umbel, on 24” stem. The large 
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