A. orientalis (umbellatus). Blue Lily of the Nile. Our variety is an especially fine 
one with deep blue flowers on a tall stem. Many flowers are produced in spring and 
thru summer. 50c. Extra large roots, 75c. 
A. orientalis, “Sky Blue.” Lovely light blue. $1.00. 
A. orientalis, var. albidus. Has pure white flowers. $1.50. 
A. pendulus. Entirely new and distinctly different species of greatest value. 
Flowers in shades of blue and purple in a great variety. Flowers long, tubular and 
pendulous when open. The umbel is smaller but most graceful. Like “mooreanus 
minor’’ it is deciduous and should be ordered before April 1. $1.50 ea. 
Alstroemeria. Alstroemerias 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 resemble 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. 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 a 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 may also be grown in large pots. Please 
order early in fall, as it is hard to hold them back in this warm climate. 
Alstroemeria 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 ea. Per doz., $1.25. Per 100, $10.00. 
A. pulchella. Large clusters of dark red flowers tipped green and brown spots 
inside. Tall long stems. Early flowering. 15c ea. Per doz., $1.35. 
A. assorted varieties. This lot contains only excellent sorts, strays, lost labels, etc. 
6 for 65c. Per doz. $1.00. 
Amarcrinum Howardii. A cross between Crinum moorei and Brunsvigia rosea. 
A delicate pure pink color. Increases wonderfully fast and blooms in all seasons, even 
midwinter here. $1.50 ea. 
Amaryllis, Under this genus we are listing all species and hybrids formerly listed 
under Hippeastrums. Amaryllis is the old-time and popular name. They are probably 
the most popular of all bulbs for growing in pots and equally valuable for southern 
gardens. They are hardy thruout the south along the Atlantic coast to N. Carolina and 
even up into Oklahoma they can be grown outdoors in well drained soil, planted about 
4” deep and mulched with straw, leaves or brush over winter. But for that we would 
recommend that you plant only A. Johnsonii or the cheaper and usually more vigorous 
hybrids. 
How to Grow Amaryllis In Pots. When bulbs are received, pot at once. Have pots 
and soil ready to receive them. Do not remove or injure any living roots that are 
attached. Moisten these roots and dip or sprinkle with Rootone. If there are no living 
roots, moisten base of bulb after cleaning and apply Rootone. Rootone is not essential 
but it helps the development of new roots. 
A bulb under 3” diam. needs a 6” pot. Larger bulbs should have a 7” to 8” pot 
in proportion to the size. 
The best potting soil is a friable loam. To this add an equal volume of a mixture 
composed of equal parts of sand, well rotted cow manure and rotted leaf mould. Use 
no peat. Bone meal is recommended, 1 tablespoonful to each pot. Mix all thoroly. 
Pot the bulb with neck and upper bulb surface exposed. Water well but after that 
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