bit or for flowers up to 16” diam. But they are interesting and fine. They bloom 
mest profusely and often out of season. There are often 6 flowers in an umbel. 
In order to get the huge flowers I believe it will be necessary to disbud. I sug- 
gest the removal, early, of all but two flower buds in the umbel. Naturally, the 
flowers of a recently moved bulb are smaller than from one long established. 
List of Amaryllids 
Agapanthus. The name means Love Flower. Blooms in late spring and sum- 
mer. Large, most attractive flower umbels on tall, erect stems. Universal favor- 
ives in south and easily grown in north in tubs or buckets, wintered in basement. 
Half shade to full sun. 
Agapanthus Africanus, var. Mooreanus minor. A dwarf form especially suit- 
ed to pot culture. Lovely blue umbels on 18” stem, Likes good garden loam, par- 
tial shade. Deciduous, but should not be entirely dry over winter. 35c ea. 4 bulbs 
for 6” pot, $1.25. 
A. longispathus. New species. Flowers resemble Orientalis but blooms more 
profusely and is more graceful. 
75c ea. 3 for $2.00. 
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, var. albidus. Has 
pure white flowers. $1.00. 
A. pendulus. Entirely new and 
distinctly different species of 
greatest value. Flowers in shades 
of blue and purple in a great va- 
riety. 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 Ap- 
Tile 91-50, 
Amarcrinum Howardii. A bi- 
generic hybrid between Crinum 
moorei and Amaryllis belladonna. 
Flowers, pure pink, produced most HAEMANTHUS KATHERINAE 
any time of year. $1.50 ea. (See Page 16) 
Amaryllis belladonna. Name recently changed to Callicore rosea but present 
nomenclature of the varieties has not yet been adapted to this. The popular 
names, Surprise Lily, Naked Lady Lily and Lady Godiva Lily are descriptive 
of the fact that the flower stem produces its exquisite umbel of pink flowers, 
unclothed by any foliage. The flowers have a rich, delicious and distinctive fra- 
grance. A standard cut flower in the south. 
Culture. The bulbs bloom here from late July to about Oct., depending on 
variety and culture. To make them flower later withhold water. Later, foliage 
appears and grows all winter until about June 1. They should be dug and moved 
in July for best success. Unfortunately, its is customary to order these in the 
fall when they should be established and ready to flower. As a reult, they usual- 
ly flower soon after planting but may skip the next year. We ask you to order 
now or before June and we will deliver them at exactly the right time. 
Plant bulbs at once when received, preserving all roots. Top of bulb should 
be a little below surface, and deeper in colder sections. Amaryllis are semi-hardy 
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