have to plant, grow one year and either dig again and regroup them when in flower 
or label each bulb and finally dig again when sold. All this would cost at least 75c 
per bulb and we haven't the time anyway. We prefer to give you this saving on cost. 
The sizes are approximately 3” up. Order as “Special Offer, Am. Select Strains, large 
bulbs, assorted.” Price $1.75 ea. 3 for $5.00. $18.00 per doz. 
Select Strains, Dutch Hybrids. For many years we have received inquiries for pure 
white, red, pink or salmon Amaryllis. No American grower offered them and the cost 
of such bulbs in Europe plus duty, transportation, marine insurance and the many fees 
that must be paid seemed to make the final retail price prohibitive. | 
This present time and its conditions seemed to offer a good opportunity for the 
importation of these better Amaryllis hybrids. I have imported a few now and then 
for about 35 years. The best I have ever had came from a certain famous Dutch Grower. 
On inquiry he informed me that in spite of war, he had saved his Amaryllis and that 
his stock was in a fine healthy condition and equal to his pre-war standards. 
I must admit that it did require much consideration and some courage to invest 
thousands of dollars for one shipment of Amaryllis bulbs. Because of strikes we had 
to obtain marine insurance with a clause covering loss because of strikes. But the bulbs 
arrived in Dec. in good condition. 
These are the highest type of Leopoldi hybrids in pure self colors except the new 
color, “Purple.” The grower did not specify a pure color for them. Probably some are 
selfs and others may have markings. The quality in every way,—form, texture, color, 
is better than that of any American hybrids. I have not seen the flowers of all of these 
but in those I have seen, there is less of the green in the throat and less green tint in 
the white when they first open, than in any others. Very many white Lilies and other 
bulbous flowers are tinted green when first opened but this soon fades out to a pure 
white. The purple will probably be a rose purple, which I have seen rarely. It is a 
delightful color which the flower holds better in slight shade. 
Size. The smallest blooming size is 18-20 cm., or 244” to 244” diam. These are 
one size larger, 20-22 cm., or from a little over 2%” to a little over 234”. This is a 
good blooming size. 
Select Strains, Dutch Hybrids, Pure White. $10.00 ea. 
Select Strains, Dutch Hybrids, Pure Red. $7.50 ea. 
Select Strains, Dutch Hybrids, Pure Salmon. $9.00 ea. 
Select Strains, Dutch Hybrids, Pure Pink. $12.00 ea. 
Select Strains, Dutch Hybrids, Purple. A very unusual color. $10.50 ea. 
Breeders Collection. This strain is especially fine for producing seeds of the highest 
type of Amaryllis. The seedlings of this strain bloom when two years old. See our 
directions below for pollinating flowers and for growing from seed. Thus, two years 
will bring an exceptional profit, either in 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. $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 strain is as vigorous 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., No. Car., etc. Easy in pots. 
Large bulbs, nearly 3” and up 75c ea. 3 for $2.10. $50.00 per 100 f. 0. b. La Verne. 
A. Johnsoni, A. Ambigua, Sibyl Houdyshel, and Diener’s Hybrids. Sold out, do 
not order. 
Amaryllis Seed. It is better to grow your own seed and plant it fresh as the seed 
lose vitality quickly. Plant Breeding is an interesting science and art. It will involve 
and develop great skill, ideals of beauty, good taste and intelligence. I suggest you start 
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