will bring an exceptional profit, either pleasure or cash. We offer one bulb of each 
color, 5 bulbs in all, value $49.00, for $45.00. Order as Breeders Collection of Dutch 
Hybrid Amaryllis, 5 var. for $45.00. 
A. American Hybrids. Assorted Colors. These are from various sources and are 
good Amaryllis. Better than dime store types. Blooming sizes, 50c ea. Large bulbs, 
nearly 3” or more, 75c ea. 
A. Rutila Hybrids. This is a California strain apparently derived from the species 
Rutila. They are mostly one color, orange scarlet with white in throat and a green 
tinted keel. This is as vigorous a strain as I have ever seen and very rapid multipliers. 
The color and vigor make them valuable for landscape use where a bright splash of 
color is wanted. It also recommends them for planting deep on the border line of 
Amaryllis hardiness in parts of Oregon, Wash., Okla., Ark., N. Car., etc. Large bulbs, 
nearly 3” and up. 75c ea. 3 for $2.10. 
A. Diener’s Posthumous Hybrids. These are Diener’s latest, grown from his own 
seed and planted by him. Claims were made for gigantic flowers but we find them 
little larger than Select Strains and not as desirable. They are Equestre type and as 
many umbels will have from 5 to 8 flowers (from large bulbs) it may be that by 
disbudding, leaving only about two to develop, they might attain the 12” to 16” 
diameter claimed. Assorted colors only. Large bulbs, $2.50. 
A. Johnsonii. The first Amaryllis hybrid, now distributed all over the world. 
Dark red with contrasting broad white band thru center of petals. One of the hardiest, 
easiest to grow and most rapid in increase. 50c ea. Largest size, 75c ea. 
Amaryllis Seed. We are unable to produce enough seed for our own planting. It 
is far better anyway for you to grow your own seed as that which you buy is often too 
old. Amaryllis seed should be planted shortly after ripening and drying. One year old 
seed is unlikely to grow in a good percentage. 
Plant Breeding is an interesting science and art. Undertaken as a hobby, it has 
often resulted in fame. It will involve and develop great skill, ideals of beauty, good 
taste and intelligence. I suggest you start with our Select Strains. Get several bulbs 
and use the pollen only from those you like the best. Better still start with even one 
bulb, several, or a collection of the 5 colors of the Dutch Hybrids. Cross pollination is 
easily accomplished by placing the powdery pollen borne by the six stamens on the 
stigma in the center. The stigma when ready for pollen will usually be opened into 
three parts. When the seed pod is ripe it bursts open and may be removed and dried. 
Plant the seed (soon) in a fine sandy loam containing plenty of humus. Do not use 
peat. Cover seed about 4”. Seedlings may be grown in pots in house or greenhouse 
where they will continue to grow all year without a dormant interval until they flower. 
Usually this requires 2 to 3 years. In the warm south they can be grown outside under 
the half shade of lath. But frost usually destroys foliage in winter and cool nights 
interrupt growth, slowing development. 
Brunsvigia rosea. Synonyms, Amaryllis belladonna, Callicore rosea. This bulb is 
familiar in Calif. and many parts of the south as Amaryllis belladonna, Naked Lady 
Lily, etc. 
: These begin to flower often in late July. The variety Major is in full flower in 
Aug. Minor follows soon after. The umbels are many flowered and the flowers are of 
the most exquisite pink and most entrancing fragrance. They are not suitable for pot 
growing as in pots they flower only the first year. But that flower is well worth the 
cost of the bulb. 
It is hardy where winter temperatures go as low as 10° or 12° above zero. That 
limits its culture to the south, and along the coasts to N. Car. and the state of 
Washington. 
Order the var. “Major” before Sept. 5, if you wish to see the flower this year. The 
var. “Minor” will likely bloom this fall if ordered before Oct. 1. 
Brunsvigia rosea, major. Pure pink, 40c ea. L. 50c ea. Jumbo 80c. 
B. rosea, minor. Later to flower. Pink with lighter throat. 65c. 
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