strains. All are seedlings of the nearest perfect parents, hand pollinated. No chance 
seedlings (such as those sold at 50c or less) are included. They are offered in four 
color classes. White Backgrounds, will range from almost pure white with light 
markings of pink, rose, etc., to medium markings; Pink, in rose, apricot, salmon to 
orange tones; Scarlet, including orange, salmon and copper tones; Red, from dark 
maroon, deep to medium rose, garnet, ruby to crimson. 
The classification is based on the parents of these seedlings. When the seedlings 
first flower, off colors are rogued out. This may not eliminate quite all as some may 
not be in flower at time when rogued. Thus we have sometimes found pure white in 
several of the lighter color classes. But you do always get a fine Amaryllis that will 
please you. 
Order thus, Select Strains, White Background; Red; Scarlet, at 75c ea. 3 for $2.00. 
Pink, (scarce this year) $1.00 ea. 
Jumbo Bulbs. Of the Select Strains that run 3” to 4” diam. They usually produce 
3 or more flower scapes and the flowers are larger. Assorted Colors, $2.50 ea. In 
named colors, $3.00 ea. 
A. Diener’s Posthumous Hybrids. These are Diener’s latest, grown from his own 
seed and planted by him. Claims were made for gigantic flowers but we find them 
little larger than Select Strains and not as desirable. They are Equestre type and as 
many umbels will have from 5 to 8 flowers (from large bulbs) it may be that by 
disbudding, leaving only about two to develop they might attain the 12” to 16” diameter 
claimed. Assorted colors only. Jumbo bulbs, $2.50. 
A. Johnsonii. The first Amaryllis hybrid, now distributed all over the world. Dark 
red with contrasting broad white band thru center of petals. One of the hardiest, easiest 
to grow and most rapid in increase. Large, 50c. Jumbo bulbs, 75c. 
A. Sibyl Houdyshel. (Burbank origination.) White with narrow pink line on 
border and flushed deep pink in throat and lower petal. Very fragrant, sturdy grower, 
rapid multiplier. Jumbo bulbs, $6.00 ea. No small bulbs sold. 
Amaryllis Seed. We are unable to produce enough seed for our own planting. It 
is far better anyway for you to grow your own seed as that which you buy is often too 
old. Amaryllis seed should be planted shortly after ripening and drying. One year old 
seed is unlikely to grow in a good percentage. 
Plant Breeding is an interesting science and art. Undertaken as a hobby, it has 
often resulted in fame. It will involve and develop great skill, ideals of beauty, good 
taste and intelligence. I suggest you start with our Select Strains. Get a dozen or more 
bulbs and cross only those you like the best. Cross pollination is easily accomplished by 
placing the powdery pollen borne by the six stamens on the stigma in the center. The 
stigma when ready for pollen will usually be opened into three parts. When the seed 
pod is ripe it bursts open and may be removed and dried. Plant the seed (soon) in a 
fine sandy loam containing plenty of humus. Do not use peat. Cover seed about %”. 
Seedlings may be grown in pots in house or greenhouse where they will continue to 
grow all year without a dormant interval until they flower; usually this requires 2 to 3 
years. In the warm south they can be grown outside under the half shade of lath. But 
frost usually destroys foliage in winter and cool nights interrupt growth. 
Brunsvigia rosea. Synonyms, Amaryllis belladonna, Callicore rosea. This bulb is 
familiar in Calif. and many parts of the south as Amaryllis belladonna, Naked Lady 
Lily, etc. I hope you can adjust yourself to this new name the botanists have decided 
on. There is sufficient evidence that the bulb is really a Brunsvigia and certainly it is 
incorrect to call it Amaryllis. 
These begin to flower often in late July. The variety Major is in full flower in 
Aug. Minor follows soon after. The umbels are many flowered and the flowers are of 
the most exquisite pink and most entrancing fragrance. They are not suitable for pot 
growing as in pots they flower only the first year. But that flower is well worth the 
cost of the bulb. 
It is hardy where winter temperatures go as low as 10° or 12° above zero. That 
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