_ Those who grow Amaryllis as an interesting and intellectual hobby and who love 
their vivid beauty, are invited to become members of the society. The annual dues are 
$2.50 per year, which you may send me. 
Due to paper shortage, Herbertia vol’s 13 and 14, for 1946 and 1947 have not yet been 
printed altho both are practically ready. Probably vol. 13 and possibly vol. 14 will be 
printed before the end of 1947. Herbertia is worth waiting for and if wanted, I suggest 
you send me $2.50 ea. for the vol’s wanted. Vol. 12 (1945) is available for the price of 
$3.50. Vol. 11, 1944, price $4.50. Complete sets of vol’s 1 to 10 inclusive, may be had 
by members only for $35.00. This purchase is recommended only to the advanced 
collector and specialist. Herbertia is both a scientific and a popular work. In it are 
published the results of basic research which lead to further progress as well as many 
popular articles which will bring new information to all gardeners. 
Amaryllid nomenclature. Carl Linnaeus, father of modern botany, made the first, 
rather complete scientific arrangement of plants according to relationships in the 18th 
century. His information about many plants was wholly inadequate to achieve perfection. 
Comparatively few plants were even known. Even in my later first French edition, 1798, 
nearly all American epiphytic orchids were placed in one genus, Epidendrums, and under 
the genus Amaryllis he included certain Crinums, Zephyranthes, Sprekelias, Brunsvigias, 
Nerines, etc. Botany is a progressive science and later explorations and discoveries have 
made possible many improvements in plant classifications and have required changes in 
nomenclature. Horticulturists are often loath to accept the new classifications and names. 
But we must do so even if inconvenient at first. It is not logical to continue an error. 
In order that our customers may not order a bulb they already have under an obsolete 
name, we give both old and new names. 
Agapanthus means Love Flower. Blooms in spring and summer. Large attractive 
umbels, blue or white on tall erect stiff stems. Easy to grow in south in full sun or slight 
shade, any good soil, and in the north in tubs or buckets, wintered in basement. Delivery 
any time except for the deciduous variety, mooreanus minor, which is delivered in winter 
to early spring. 
A. longispathus. New species. Flowers resemble Orientalis but blooms more profusely 
and is more graceful. 50c. 
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. 75c ea. 
A. orientalis, var. albidus. Has pure white flowers. $1.00 ea. 
Alstroemeria (Pronounced -stre-, not -stro-). Very showy flowers, many in an umbel 
on a long, slender, stiff stem. The pastel tones are rich and varied, the form unique. 
Long lasting and popular as commercial cut flowers. 
Culture. Good under drainage is essential, therefore plant if possible in sandy soil 
to which is added much leaf mould or other humus. On heavy soil add 6” sand, equal or 
greater depth of leaf mould and spade to depth 6” below original soil surface. Plant 
before Nov. 1 if possible. Half shade or a little less is best. Tender semitropical winter 
growers, but can be grown in pots in north. Dry them off but do not dig when tops 
ripen. Begin watering in fall when growth starts. 
Alstroemeria chilensis. Most attractive pastel tones of white, pink, red, yellow and 
orange. 20c ea. $2.00 doz. 
A. ligtu angustifolia. Flowers similar to chilensis but larger and on a taller, stiffer 
stem, often 3 ft. 30c ea. $2.75 doz. 
A. ligtu Stinsoni. Like augustifolia but deeper colors. 30c. $2.75 doz. 
These two varities of A. ligtu are the most desirable of all and the best for production 
of commercial cut flowers. One can increase the stock by planting the freely produced 
seed. For pure seed, do not plant two varieties near together or the insects will cross 
pollinate them. 
A. pelegrina. “Lily of The Incas.” Dark rose. Inner petals spotted reddish purple. 
25c ea. $2.50 per doz. 
A. Assorted colors and varieties. 20c ea. $1.50 doz. 
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