a wide open, flat flower. The texture should be smooth and firm of good substance. 
The tube should be short. There should be little or no green in throat but as the 
species Leopoldi contains considerable green there are few hybrids that do not contain 
some green. Very few are perfect in any respect. , 
There should be no dull colors, like brick red. But colors should be bright and of 
every imaginable tone within the range of this species. 
Self colors are desirable to go along with stripes and other variations. But it is 
difficult to get other than red selfs and these are unusual. A few of our Select Strains 
are pure red, scarlet rose or pink selfs. But they are few and not separately labeled. 
Don’t order self colors or any colors except as listed. When you are lucky enough to 
draw a self color you may congratulate yourself that you received a bargain worth 
3 to 10 times its cost. 
Pure Whites are very rare. They are very expensive and are difficult to grow. Be 
satisfied to have White Backgrounds, or Sibyl Houdyshel. They are much easier to 
grow, better bloomers and cost less. The general effect is that of a white flower. 
Please note. A few of the varieties and colors listed in our fall catalog are sold 
out for the present. But I am happy to state that we can offer a few new colors in a 
very limited number and of course at a slightly higher price than the more common 
colors. We may not have them next fall. 
Amaryllis Species and Hybrids 
Amaryllis advena. Oxblood Lily. This species blooms in the fall, Aug. to Oct. 
There are 5 to 7 or more flowers in an umbel on a 10” slender scape preceding the 
foliage. There are two color types, dark oxblood red and pink with a lavender tone. 
It is not suitable for pot culture but is so nearly hardy that it is grown commercially 
even in the milder section of Mich. where peaches are grown. In So. Calif. the foliage 
grows all winter but probably in Mich. it appears in earliest spring. It is recommended 
for trial in the milder sections from N. J. and from just above the Ohio river, Central 
Missouri and Kansas to the south. 
Culture. Full sun exposure. It does well in very heavy soils or medium loam. 
As it likes deep planting, it is advisable, especially in the north, to plant 6” deep or 
more in order to escape freezing. Plant in a protected situation, in colder sections, 
south of a building, wall or tree and mulch. Delivery as soon as dormant about July. 
Plant as soon as received and begin watering in late July. 
Oxblood Red or Pink. Either color, 50c ea. 
Amaryllis ambigua. This is believed by some to be a wild hybrid from Costa Rica 
and not entitled to specific rank. Has been listed as A. solandriflora conspicua. It is 
a most beautiful Amaryllis. The very tall scape has an umbel of 5 to 8 long tubed, 
lily like flowers, pure white with pink lines. The effect is most beautiful and a strong 
aromatic fragrance adds to its charm. Large bulbs S317 2: 
A. hybrids. Sélect Strains. These are the Leopoldi type, selected from the very 
best American strains. 
Most Amaryllis that are sold are chance seedlings. In Florida and California there 
are many who grow acres of bulbs. The seed is collected in the field and no selection 
of parents is possible. The strongest growers, not the most beautiful, produce the most 
seed, 
Judged from the standpoint of a turnip, these seedlings are likely to produce the 
mest beautiful, vigorous and largest bulbs. From the vegetative functions of prolific 
seed bearing, rapid, vigorous growth and increase they can be sold the cheapest. Dime 
stores often sell them for 25c. Many very well known and honorable firms handle this — 
grade of Amaryllis. They please many customers. The “beautiful bulbs” will range 
in price from 35c to 75c each. 
Altho these bulbs will produce flowers that please the average inexperienced 
amateur they are not truly representative of the advancement made in the quality of 
Amaryllis flowers. ‘To appreciate fully the quality of any flower, one needs experience, 
study and the best examples for comparison. 
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