the annual membership fee must be raised to $2.50. Therefore if you wish af- 
filiation with this Society for 1944, send us your check for $2.50. We hope vol. 
11 can be published within the year of 1944. But if not, you will it least receive 
it at the earliest possible date. 
Our Herbertia Editor, Dr. Ham- 
ilton P. Traub of the U. S. Dept. 
of Agriculture, now has charge of 
a Guayule Rubber Plantation in 
Calif. He is, no doubt, the great- # 
est living authority on all Amaryl- 
lids. The Society is fortunate to 
have his devoted and gratuitous 
services. But we must accept such 
services as second to his great aay 
work in rubber production. 
If you desire the earlier vol- 
umes of Herbertia, all can still be 
supplied except vol’s 1 and 2 which 
are now out of print. Prices, vol. 
3, $4.25; Vol. 4, (double number), 
$5.00; Vol’s 5,6,7,8 and 9 are $3.25 
each. For sale only to current mem- 
bers of the Society. 
Notice to all Members | 
The American Amaryllis So- 
ciety is now incorporated in Cali- 
fornia since Dr. Traub has been 
sent to this state by the Govern- 
ment he serves. Owing to this re- 
moval and to the introduction of 
the zoning system in the handling § 
of mail it is advisable to for you 
to send in your’ correct address. 
Please state if you have paid your 
1943 dues and to whom paid. Send SELECT STRAINS HIPPEASTRUM 
this to me, also your check if you 
have not paid. I may not reply but it will be correctly handled. I must explain 
that I am only a member of this Society and have no official position. I am only 
a self-appointed Promoter and unofficial Publicity Agent. That also is my high- 
est ambition, viz. to make known to all who love Amaryllis, the opportunity to 
enjoy the advantages of the Amaryllis Society and to learn more thru Herbertia. 
How To Grow Amaryllis. This discussion includes not only the Genus Hip- 
eastrum, which recently botanists have changed to the old popular name of Am- 
aryllis, but will include the entire family. 
Certain members of this family bloom early in the fall. It is better to order 
them from this catalog. Then they will be delivered as soon as dormant (about 
June), which is the best time to move and replant. These are Amaryllis bella- 
donna, Hippeastrum advenum, all Lycoris species, Nerines, Sternbergia lutea and 
Haemanthus coccineus. Leucojums also are sent in June. 
Hardiness. Most Amaryllids listed are hardy in the deep south. Amaryllis 
belladonna, Amarcrinum, Agapanthus, Cooperia, Crinums, Habranthus, Hymeno- 
eallis, Lycoris, Pancratiums, Sprekelia, Sternbergia and Zephyranthes are hardy 
on the coast to North Carolina and to Vancouver. Inland, most of them have 
been grown with protection at Washington, D. C., parts of Arkansas and the 
middle south. In this border line, plant deeper and in a protected location like the 
south side of house or wall. Mulch well in winter or cover with cold frame. Hip- 
peastrums (Amaryllis) are unlikely to survive in the outside garden at temper- 
atures below 24°, however, an Oklahoma customer reports that she has grown 
them for years by planting deep. She covers with 4” of soil above the top of 
bulbs, in a well drained, protected situation. In the winter the bulbs are further 
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