Vitamin B-1 is a useful stimulant for plants, we believe, We have soaked 
the roots of Amaryllis in flower, when transplanting, in the solution and the flower 
was uninjured, lasted for days and seed were ripened. We have used it success- 
fully with other plants in transplanting. Price. Bottle of 100 tablets, 75c. 
Directions for use, applying only to our own tablets. In transplanting bulbs 
cr any plants, loose roots, dissolve 5 tablets in 1 gal. water. Soak roots in this 15 to 
30 min. Pour solution around plant when set. 
To stimulate growing plants, for the first application dissolve 1 tab. in 2 gal. 
water. For succeeding waterings, use 1 tab. to 4 gal. of water once a week. 
Warning. Do not soak dormant bulbs in vit. B-1. It rots them. 
BULBS FOR WINTER WINDOW GARDENS 
Perhaps the most desirable and most popular bulb for growing in pots is the 
Amaryllis. If potted in Dec. they sometimes bloom before Feb. 1. Others come along 
later up to May 1. Grandma’s favorite, Amarvilis Johnsonii is still a cheerful red 
flower in late winter. Any of our named varieties or the hybrids will give great 
satisfaction. 
Clivias are rare but now priced within the reach of all. Give Amarcrinums a 
large pot. They flower several times a year. Cyrtanthus, flower in winter. Haeman- 
thus Katherinae, H. multiflorus and H. puniceus must be grown in pots in north 
and flower late spring to June. Hymenocallis, Species No. 1 and No. 2, are Spider 
Lilies of delicate beauty that force easily in not too large pots. Nerine filifolia 
and N. rosea crispa. (Oct. to Dec..) N. fothergilti, (Oct. Nov.) N. Bowdenii, (early 
winter.) Sprekelia formosissima. Our evergreen type is one of the most satisfac- 
Lory pot plants which blocms now and then thru the year. We always have winter 
fiowers. Tulbaghia violacea. I believe I have never seen them when not showing 
fiowers. All Daffodils and Narcissus but we especially recommend Soliel d’Or, 
(Dec-Jan.) and Peetaz Hybrids. Freesias, (Feb.) Sparaxis, Tritonia, Babiana, Ba- 
by Glads (all Feb. or later) Marica, (late winter) Moraea, ( late winter to spring) 
Colchium, (Aug. Sept.) Grape Hyacinths, (Late winter.) All Scillas will flower 
in pots but the tender S. peruviana is especially recommended. (Late winter.) 
Ornithogalum arabicum will flower about Easter and is taking the place of Easter 
Lilies that are hard to get at present. Lachenalias, (Dec. 15 to late Feb.) all 
varieties. Veltheimia An exceptional pot plant and flower. (Dec. 15 to Mar.) Oxalis, 
all winter growing sorts. Very bright and cheerful. Begin to flower early and con- 
tinue long. Callas. White and Colored fiower well in pots. Do not pot colored Cal- 
las before Dec. 15. White Callas may be started much earlier, as they have been 
dormant all summer. 
Billbergias are fine pot plants. Do not over water in winter until they start 
but do not allow to dry out either. B. nutans blooms first, about Jan.—Feb. It 1s 
a gorgeous flower. Other variécties later. Many have rich mottled foliage. Violets 
The new violet Royal Robe flowers well in winter in pots in a cool room. Many 
others can be flowered in pots. We have mentioned only those we could recom- 
mend most highly. 
ARRANGEMENT OF CATALOG 
It is by Plant Families instead of alphabetically. Thus one can see the rela- 
tionship of the plants, though a little more study may be required to find a de- 
sired listing. We try to make our catalogs interesting and useful with descriptions 
and culture directions. If your growing method gives complete success, do not 
change. Save every one cf our catalogs for your Garden Library. 
THE AMARYLLIS FAMILY - - - Amaryllidaceae 
This family includes the bulbs from Agapanthus and thru The Alliae. 
The American Amaryllis Society is an association of those throughout the 
world who grow Amaryllids as an interesting and intellectual hobby. An annual 
book “Herbertia” of about 250 pages is sent to each member. Therein is discussed 
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