We are expecting a selection of collected bulbs of Amaryllis species from 
Brazil some time in 1949-50, including A. rutila, which is a variable form in nature, 
A. procera, the “Blue” Amaryllis, A. Vittata and A. ambigua. 
Dwarf Amaryllis 
AMARYLLIS ADVENA-this is a small type of Amaryllis from Chile, half 
hardy, with bulbs up to 2 inches in diameter having long necks. The flowers are 
elegant, several tiny deep red blooms on a one-foot stem. They are thrifty, and 
make their foliage in winter, blooming without leaves in late summer. 50c each, 
$3.50 per doz. Rose-lavender pink variety of same species or possibly Am. rosea, 
75c each. Not more than three of the latter to a customer. Both these miniature 
types make excellent cut flowers, and will survive years of nexlect in Southern 
gardens where the soil does not freeze hard. They like good drainage but some 
moisture during the growing season. 
Amaryllis Seed 
FRESH HYBRID AMARYLLIS SEED in season, Ludwig seed, mixed, $1.00 
for 25 seed; Hayward strain, selected types, 50 for $1.00; best mixed, $5.00 per 
100. Ludwig Strain, separate colors, $8.00 per 100, imported to order. 

Howard & Smith Photo 
Greenhouse bench of Howard & Smith Hybrid Amaryllis parent seed 
stock at their California nurseries. 
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