The pot should be 8” to 12” for large plants. Use good rich friable soil with 
leaf mould and well rotted manure 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. They are heavy feeders and respond to 
liquid manure. 
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. 
List of Amaryllids 
Agapanthus. Blue Lily of the Nile. The name means Love Flower. They 
are universal favorites in the south for the gardens and many grow them in 
tubs or buckets in the north. 
Agapanthus longispathus. A new species whose flowers resemble Orien- 
talis, but has more graceful foliage and flower stem, and is more profuse in 
flowers. 85c ea. 
A. orientalis. (umbellatus) Many deep blue flowers in a large umbel, on 
24” stem, blooming in spring and thru the summer. The large plants form very 
attractive clumps with a strap-like foliage. Our variety is an especially fine 
one, with deep blue flowers. 50c. 
A. orientalis, sky blue variety. 60c ea. 
A. mooreanus minor. A deciduous dwarf variety particularly adapted to 
pot culture. Dark blue flowers on a 2’ slender scape. Store pots nearly dry 
over winter. 35c. Three plants, for a 6” pot, $1.00. 
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 
different from the more common flowers. The individual flowers much re- 
semble 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. They do not do 
well in a heavy soil. This may be had from old rotted screened manure or leaf 
mould. 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 
good drainage. They are hardy as far north as Washington, D. C., and we 
have them reported hardy in 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 in full, as it is 
hard to hold them back in this warm climate. 
Alstromeria aurantiaca lutea. Bright yellow flowers. A strong grower 
and blooms a long time. Flowers fine for cutting. 20c. Per doz. $1.75. Per 
100 $12.00. 
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. 15c Per doz., $1.25. Per 100, $10.00. 
A. pelegrina. Lily of the Incas. Dark rose, with petals spotted reddish 
purple. Vigorous and showy. 25c. Per doz., $2.25. 
A, pelegrina 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. 15c. Per doz., $1.25. 
