Delivery any time except for the deciduous variety, mooreanus minor, which is delivered 
in winter to early spring. 
Agapanthus africanus, var. mooreanus minor. Dwarf and well suited to pot culture. 
Blue flowers on 18” stem. Give good garden loam, rich in humus, partial shade. 
Deciduous, but should not be entirely dry over winter. Arrange in groups of 3 or more 
plants. For pots, since the roots are very large and the plant’s chief storehouse of food, 
it is better to plant 3 in an 8” pot or 4 or 5 in a 10” pot, than only one in a 4” or 6” 
size. 50c ea. 3 for $1.20. 4 for $1.50. 5 for $1.80. 
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 ea. Extra large roots, 75c. 
A. orientalis, “Sky Blue.” Lovely light blue. $1.00 ea. 
A. orientalis, var. albidus. Has pure white flowers. $1.50 ea. 
Amarcrinum Howardii. A cross between Brunsvigia rosea (Amaryllis belladonna) 
and Crinum moorei. Flowers are a pure pink and very attractive. As it is a winter 
bloomer and profuse it is a valuable bulb for a large pot. Moved in the spring, it will 
bloom the following winter. $2.50. 
Amaryllis. Under this genus we are listing all species and hybrids formerly listed 
under Hippeastrums. Amaryllis is the old-time popular name. They are probably the 
most popular of all bulbs for growing in pots and equally valuable for southern gardens. 
They are hardy thruout the south along the Atlantic coast to N. Carolina and even up 
into Oklahoma they can be grown outdoors in well drained soil, planted about 4” deep 
and mulched with straw, leaves or brush over winter. 
How to Grow Amaryllis in Pots. When bulbs are received, pot at once. Have pots 
and soil ready to receive them. Do not remove or injure any living roots that are 
attached. Moisten these roots and base of bulbs and dip or sprinkle with Rootone. 
Rootone is not essential but it helps the development of new roots. 
A bulb under 3” diam. needs a 7” pot. Larger bulbs should have an 8” pot or 
larger. : 
Z The best potting soil is a friable loam. To this add an equal volume of a mixture 
composed of equal parts of sand, well rotted cow manure and rotted leaf mould. Use 
no peat. Bone meal is recommended, 1 tablespoonful to each pot. Mix all thoroly. 
Pot the bulb two-thirds above surface. Water well but after that keep the soil only 
slightly moist until growth starts, then gradually increase. When first potted set the 
bulbs in a cool, light room. The best temperature now is 50°. Later the pots may be 
removed to a room of about 60° to 70° which will force more rapid growth and earlier 
flowers and this is all right when the bulb is well rooted. 
After flowering, a period of growth is necessary to fill them out and increase their 
size. If good growth is made at this important stage the bulb will be much larger than 
in the preceding year and offsets may be made. Keep them growing as long as possible. 
When the weather is warm outside the pots may be plunged in the garden or the bulbs 
with entire, unbroken clumps of roots and earth may be removed from pot and reset. 
Bulbs may be planted in full sun, but slight shade is good where very hot summers 
prevail. When bulbs are well established give liberal mulchings of dairy manure. Use 
stable manure carefully. It is good but very strong. If it does not rain every week 
give a good irrigation. Before heavy frost, remove to house. Allow them a rest of 
several weeks but do not allow pots to dry out completely. The temperature of 45° 
checks growth. When you want them to start, bring to 60° and water a little. You can 
become expert in obtaining flowers every year. 
In the garden, plant Amaryllis just under the soil surface. 
I am frequently asked why the inquirer’s bulbs do not flower. Perhaps they have 
flowered the first year after their purchase but not thereafter. Some state their bulbs 
become smaller each year. These results inevitably follow poor culture. If you give 
them correct culture, plenty of water and liquid manure when growing well after 
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