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 our catalogs, we accept changes in classification and names as made by 
recent writers in Herbertia. These have been approved in “Gentes Herbarum”, 
the publication of the Bailey Hortorium of Cornell University. To help you 
avoid ordering a bulb you already have we give both old and new names, thus: 
Brunsvigia rosea, (Amaryllis belladonna); Amaryllis advena, (Hippeastrum 
advenum). 
Amaryllis Show. An announcement of a Fall Amaryllis Show at the Los 
Angeles County Fair, was made in our spring catalog, but there will be no 
Amaryllis Show, sponsored by the American Plant Life Society, as the manager 
of flower shows for the County Fair provided no schedule which the society can 
approve. In fact, no schedule was adopted. 
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, win- 
tered 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 (umbeilatus) 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. 75c 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 of 6” below original 
soil surface. Plant before Nov. 1 if possible. Altho native to semitropical cli- 
mates Alstroemeria have been grown as far north as N. Jersey. When grown 
north of the border line of their hardiness they should be planted rather deep 
and earth mounded above, to be raked away when heavy freezing is past. A 
heavy mulch above this will also help as the tubers must not freeze. If one can 
get the tuber thru the first winter, they are usually safe thereafter but as tubers 
work downward it may require 2 or 3 winters to give one complete assurance of 
their safety, but we can’t guarantee any degree of winter hardiness. Give Al- 
stroemerias about 25% shade. They can be grown in 6”—7” pots, of half very 
sandy loam, half thoroly rotted leaf mould, but drainage must be perfect. Dry 
them off when tops yellow normally. 
Alstroemeria chilenis. 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 angustifolia but deeper colors. 30c. $2.75 doz. 
These two varieties 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. pelegrina alba. Pure white Lily of The Incas. 25c ea. $2.50 doz. 
A. Assorted colors and varieties. 20c ea. $1.50 doz. 
Amarcrinum Howardii (Crinodonna Howardi is the better name.) 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. $2.50 ea. Jumbo bulbs that will give more 
flowers, $4.00. 
Amaryliis Linn. This genus as constructed by Linneaus was untenable be- 
cause he included plants now known to belong to other genera. The invalid name 
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