Alstroemeria 
(Peruvian Lily) 
'A free flowering race of plants from 
South America. They bloom in June on 
tall, wiry stems and are ideal as cut flow- 
ers. Plant in light shade, 2 to 4 inches 
deep, but where the winters are cold they 
may be planted as much as 9 inches deep. 
They prefer sandy soil. Summer and fall 
delivery. 
*“AURANTIACA is the true Peruvian 
Lily. It has evergreen foliage and grace- 
ful stem. The flowers are deep yellow 
tipped green and spotted brown. Plant the 
rhizome horizontally. 36 in. 25c. 
*AURANTIACA MAJOR is a deep or- 
ange flowered form of the above variety 
and has larger flowers. Stock very lim- 
ited. 40 in. 35ce. 
*CHILENSIS. A charming species with 
large umbels of flowers in pleasing shades 
of creamy white, yellow, orange, pink, red, 
and often combinations of two or more 
colors. (See color plates on the front 
cover.) 24 to 40 in. Mixed colors only. 
$1.50 doz. 
LIGTU ANGUSTIFOLIA. Flowers simi- 
lar to Chilensis but larger. Stems about 3 
feet tall and sturdy. Colors range through 
pink, orange and flame, pinks predominat- 
ing. 30c. 
*PELEGRINA (Lily of the Incas). Large, 
dark pink flowers heavily spotted reddish 
purple on.the inner petals. Thick, glossy 
foliage. 14 in. 20c. ; 
*PELEGRINA ALBA. A pure white, un- 
spotted variety. 20c. 

Amaryllis Belladonna Major 
*“PULCHELLA §(Psittacina). AhisbiS i 
known as the Parrot Lily. Large clusters. 
of dark red flowers tipped green and spot- 
‘ted mahogany. $1.50 doz. 

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Alstroemeria 
Collection Offer 
During August, September and 
October we will send you two each 
of the above seven varieties and one 
Bomarea sp. (Climbing Alstroeme- 
ria) 15 roots in all, valued at $3.70, 
for 
$2.75 

Amarcrinum Howardii 
A bi-generic hybrid of Crinum Moorei 
and Amaryllis Belladonna. producing 
throughout the summer exquisitely frag- 
rant, soft pink flowers on tall stems. Cul- 
ture same as for Crinums. Delivery 
throughout the year. $1.00 each. 
Amaryllis 
(Also see Hippeastrum.) 
BELLADONNA varieties are from South 
Africa. They grow during the fall and 
winter and go dormant during the sum- 
mer. The flowers rise from bare ground 
on 30-inch stems, hence the name NAKED 
LILY. Plant the bulbs rather shallow, bare- 
ly covering the top with soil. Plant in full 
sun or part shade and keep watered at all 
times, even. when dormant. Summer deliv- 
ery. 
*BELLADONNA MAJOR. Very lovely, 
sweet scented flowers of deep rose color. 
6 to 12 large flowers on 3 ft. stems in 
July. 25c. 
*BELLADONNA MINOR. Bright pink 
shading to pure white in the center. 
Blooms 2 weeks later than B. Major. 35c. 
*BELLADONNA ROSEA. Last of the 
Belladonnas to bloom. Clear white edged 
deep pink, yellow throat. 60c. 
*BELLADONNA HYBRIDS. For a num- 
ber of years we have been raising a great 
number of seedlings of Belladonna and 
Brunsvegia hybrid crosses. These show 
great variety of forms, colors, size and 
height, and great majority of them are far 
superior to the existing varieties. We have 
selected a few of these for future trial, 
and from the remainder culled out all that 
show no definite improvement. We are 
offering these selected bulbs for 75c each. 
Small bulbs 35c. 
Anemone 
(See Color Picture on Page 27) 
Anemones are one of the most colorful 
of the early spring flowered bulbs, and the 
easiest to succeed with. It is well to soak 
the bulbs in water for a few hours before 
planting, or they may be planted in sand 
until they have sprouted when they may 
be planted in their permanent location in 
a sunny exposure. They enjoy rich, loose 
