I invite you to become a member by sending me $2.50 for your annual dues. This 
will entitle you to a copy of vol. 11 Herbertia. This vol. 11 is the 1944 year book of the 
society. It was scheduled to be distributed to members in Jan. and thus is about 7 months 
late. This is due to the printer’s loss of employees to the army. We believe and hope 
that the work can be completed in a few weeks but an exact date cannot be set. 
You may wish to purchase former copies which may be delivered with reasonable 
promptness. Vol’s. 1 to 5 inclusive are no longer available. Vol’s. 6 to'10 may be had 
for $3.25 ea. but the supply of some will soon be exhausted. If you are anxious to get 
a complete set, I will try to get vol’s. 1-5. But inquire only if very much interested, 
not simply to satisfy a casual curiosity. 
Send us your check for membership and for the Herbertia issues desired. 
Our Herbertia Editor, Dr. Hamilton P. Traub of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, is 
no doubt, the greatest living authority on all Amaryllids. The Society is fortunate to 
have his devoted and gratuitous services. 
CLASSIFICATION OF AMARYLLIDACEAE 
Since the time of Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern Botany, who first arranged 
plants according to their relationships, many additions to our knowledge have required 
revision of his classification. Thus the Amaryllidaceae has been thoroly revised, first 
by Herbert in 1836 and about 50 years later by Baker. But since Baker’s work appeared, 
many botanists have studied Amaryllids. Much exploration has been done in their 
various habitats. New species have been found and described. The information is tied 
up in countless monographs and separata. It needs to be assembled into a new 
Amaryllidaceae. 
Dr. H. P. Traub, Editor of Herbertia, has undertaken the task and we hope that 
his book, “Amaryllidaceae,’ may be completed and offered for sale in this catalog in 
a few years. 
For years, we have been preparing you for the changes in nomenclature which will 
be used in Traub’s Amaryllidaceae. This catalog will arrange Amaryllids under these 
new generic names. Thus Hippeastrums will be found under the correct former name 
of the genus Amaryllis. The former Amaryllis belladonna,—which evidently never 
belonged in the genus Amaryllis, will be listed under the name ‘Brunsvigia rosea. 
Habranthus, formerly considered a subgenus of Hippeastrums, is not moved to the 
genus Amaryllis but is given generic standing, the genus Habranthus. 
LIST OF AMARYLLIDS 
Agapanthus. The name means Love Flower. Blooms in late spring and summer. 
Large, most attractive flower umbels on tall, erect stems. Universal favorites in south 
and easily grown in north in tubs or buckets, wintered in basement. Full sun. Delivery 
any time, except Mooreanus minor and pendulus, which are delivered fall to spring. 
Agapanthus africanus var. mooreanus minor. Lovely blue umbels on 18” stems. 
The smallest Agapanthus. Deciduous. Special culture. It needs good garden loam, 
half shade and should not dry out. Even in winter, when dormant, see that soil is 
slightly moist. Being so very small it is especially useful for pot culture and 4 plants 
will need only a 6” to 8” pot. Winter the pots in a basement. Do not try to force them 
too early. They may be shifted to the garden in spring. Only in the south can they be 
left in ground over winter. Fine plants this year. Price 50c ea. or 4 plants for an 
8” pot, $1.75. 
A. longispathus. New species. Flowers resemble Orientalis but blooms more 
profusely and are more graceful. Rapid multiplier. 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 ea. Extra large roots, 75c. 
A. orientalis, “Sky Blue.” Lovely light blue. $1.00. 
A. orientalis, var. albidus. Has pure white flowers. $1.50 ea. 
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