
ALSTROMERIA PELEGRINA ALBA 
ALSTROMERIA 
Plants from South America, useful for cutting and 
attractive in the garden producing great masses of 
showy and extremely colorful bloom. Belongs to 
the Amaryllis family and characterized by masses 
of thickish or tuberous roots attached to a crown 
from which arise leafy stems bearing clusters of 
interesting flowers. Most varieties bloom in the 
spring and flourish out of doors in mild climates. 
Indoors they grow readily in pots or pans. They 
do best in partial shade in a sandy loam with 
plenty of humus. Good drainage is essential. As 
the thick fleshy roots are easily damaged in lifting, 
it is best to leave the plants undisturbed. After 
flowering in the spring, water should be gradually 
withdrawn as the plant ripens and very little given 
until growth starts again in the fall. 
A. chilensis 
Very pretty Chilean species blooming in late 
spring. Flowers in pleasing shades from very 
light pink to orange, 1 inch across in a large 
umbel on stems 2 to 4 feet tall. Very good 
in the border and as a cut flower. 
$85.00 per 1000 
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