protected by a mulch of leaves and branches. Altho the winter temperatures ap- 
proach zero, the bulbs survive. They would survive, if not frozen. But the bulbs 
should be established and well rooted by a seasons growth. To do that, pot the 
bulbs in the fall and shift in the spring to outside garden. Try a hardy sort first 
like A. Johnsonii. 
Winter hardy in the north are Crinum longifolia, Lycoris squamigera, L. 
incarnata, and Leucojums. Only slightly less hardy are Crinums moorei, Cecil 
PO ee and Powelli. In milder sections, plant deep and mulch well with 
rush. 
Most Amaryllids are gross feeders. Properly used, animal manures are best. 
Apply light top dressings of manure a few times each season to well establish- 
ed bulbs only but do not give too much at a time. Do not use manure on bulbs 
of Lily or Iris families. 
Amaryllis that are dormant thru the summer like some Nerines, Lycoris, 
Amaryllis belladonna, Hippeastrum advenum, Sternbergia, Haemanthus coccineus 
etc. are better if not watered when dormant tho a little is not usually fatal. 
Amaryllis (or Hippeastrum) Hybrids 
Because some think they cannot grow these successfully and get flowers 
after the first year we shall give you most explicit directions. If you follow 
them carefully, you will have flowers the first year followed by a better, larger 
Due ar the following year, that will give more and larger flowers and pro- 
uce offsets. 
First, read our Potting Direc- 
tions on a preceeding page and all 
general culture directions, There is 
only a little to add to that, and 
'that is given here with a little rep- 
etition for emphasis. Have pots 
and soil ready. Use no peat for 
compost as Amaryllis like a neu- 
tral soil around pH 7. But one 
should use thoroly rotted dairy 
manure and leaf mould or fine 
rotted compost. Early ordered 
bulbs will usually have some roots 
attached. Whether they do or not, 
Rootone liberally sprinkled on the 
base and roots after moistening 
them will aid the bulbs in more 
rapid rooting. Give a little time 
for some of it to be absorbed. 
Then pot, being careful to spread 
out the roots. 
After once watering, set the 
pots in a lighted room, with a 
temparture around 50°. When 
growth begins increase the temp- 
erature by steps up to 70°. Ama- 
ryllis like a warmer temperature 
than many bulbs and they devel- 
op more rapidly with warmth. 
When sir rooted and Srerine 
well, a day temperautre up to 80° 
HIPPEASTRUM AMBIGUUM HYBRID will hasten blooming. But it also 
hastens bacterial action if rot develops on account of poor drainage, etc. 
Don’t forget that Amaryllis must grow after flowering. That is where most 
failures are caused. They should have about 6 mo. of active growth, — longer 
if they will. Feed liberally. 
It is excellent practice to shift bulbs to the garden when settled warm wea- 
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