was reorganized, most of the species were placed in Amaryllis and this subgenus became 
the genus Habranthus. Usually they have a one flowered scape. The culture is about the 
same as for Amaryllis advena as they are usually fall bloomers and winter growers. 
Habranthus brachyandrus. The long tubular flower is very striking in color, lavender 
pink with a deep purple throat and is quite large. They begin to flower in late summer 
and continue into the fall. Hence should be ordered early. 75c. 
H. robustus. Baker says the flower is rose red. It appears lavender pink to me. 
25c ea. $2.00 per doz. 
Haemanthus. This south African genus of the Amaryllis family is rare in cultivation, 
therefore unusual. They are hardy only in almost frost free climates like So. Calif. and 
Florida, but are rare pot plants in the north. The soil must be well drained and should 
be composed of a mixture of loam, leaf mould and peat, with plenty of sand. The entire 
mixture should feel gritty. When in vigorous growth, the plants can use weak manure 
water or light, successive mulchings of manure. 
Haemanthus albiflos. Two or more rather stiff erect evergreen leaves. The small 
white flowers, 100 or more, are in a dense umbel. A rare and unusual plant from 
Holland, very pretty. $3.00 ea. 
H. coccineus. Blood Lily. This rare amaryllid usually produces two leaves, which 
lie almost flat on the ground. They grow all winter and die down in early summer. In 
early Sept. or later the flower scape appears, preceding foliage. This scape furnishes part 
of the floral display, being marked by contrasting red spots on a bright background. The 
4” umbel consists of very numerous small, densely placed blood red flowers. These are 
followed by the fruits which turn red upon ripening. Each fruit will contain one or more 
large seeds which may be planted and handled like Clivia seed. In the south plant the 
bulbs with top even with soil surface. Sandy loam preferred, abundant leaf mould and 
a little peat. Half shade. Easy in pots, where half of bulb may be above soil. Stock very 
limited. Order early. $3.00 ea. Jumbo bulbs, $4.00. 
Haemanthus Katherinae. The bright red flowers fill a large rounded umbel often 
10” or more in diameter. I have counted nearly 125 in an umbel. The broad banana-like 
foliage droops gracefully into an umbrella form. Scarlet seeds follow the flowers. A 
plant in flower is an unforgettable sight of tropic beauty. The entire plant is of quite 
large proportions, the foliage and flower umbel reaching a height of 30” to 36”. Intro- 
duced from Natal in 1877, they are 
yet very rare. Give them a 14” to 16” 
pot or tub. 
Katherinae is almost evergreen 
but usually tops either die or decline 
in January. We can move them be- 
tween January to March but if wanted 
you should order at once. 
We usually list these only in our 
spring catalog as they cannot be 
moved until about Jan. This year we 
can spare about 75 bulbs and we 
decided to offer an inducement for 
advance orders. Send full payment 
now and when dormant we will send 
a blooming size bulb, one that has in 
fact bloomed this year, for $6.50. Top 
size for $8.50. None reserved unless. 
fully prepaid. 
H. puniceus. Smaller, evergreen 
plant that makes a desirable pot plant 
of easy culture. Small umbel of scarlet 
HAEMANTHUS KATHERINAE =: flowers, on a mottled 12” stem, 
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