Possibly with a pile of brush above the mulch they might be wintered in the 
garden even farther north. There is no doubt that this strain extends the north- 
ern boundary which limits Amaryllis hardiness. 
This is an extremely vigorous, rapid growing and multiplying strain and 
equally prolific with flowers. Most of them are similar in color, orange scarlet 
with white throat and green keel. An ideal strain for outside planting and land- 
scape effects. Their bright vivid color “hits you in the eye.” Altho not an exhibi- 
tion type, many will like them in pots where they are easier to grow than the 
more aristocratic hybrids, and their bright cheerful colors in Feb. and March will 
be most welcome. Price, top size, nearly 3”, 75c ea. $7.50 per doz. $50.00 per 100, 
prepaid. 
Diener’s Posthumous Hybrids. Grown from small bulbs of selected seed by 
Diener in the last year of his life, these should be his best. They are Equestre 
type, with longer and more narrow petals than the Leopoldi type. Often 5 to 8 
flowers in an umbel, but to get larger flowers that approach the size claimed by 
the originator one must disbud, leaving not over two on a scape. This strain 
blooms from smaller sizes and as they multiply rapidly, do not often become 
extra large. Special. We are out of larger sizes and have decided to sell some 
of the smaller bulbs. Only a few of this strain becomes over 2” or 214” in diam., 
and sometimes a bulb only 1” diam. will flower. We offer bulbs under 1” for 50c. 
1” for $1.00. 1144” for $1.25. 
Amaryllis Seed. Usually we do not list this seed as we need it to plant! 
Having planted a good lot in April, of the former years crop we needed little. We 
have about one fourth of this left. It will be good seed this spring. Those who 
have reported, say it germinated well. This was gathered in July from only 
Select Strains bulbs. There are likely to be a few very fine bulbs. We placed a 
restriction on sale of seed last fall but now we will sell, unrestricted, any amount 
until sold out. It usually sells for twice this. Price 100 for 50c. (no less sold). 
Per 1000, $4.75. 
Plant Breeding is an interesting science and art. Undertaken as a hobby, it 
has often resulted in fame. It will involve and develop great skill, ideals of beauty, 
good taste and intelligence. I suggest you start with our Select Strains. Get 
several bulbs and use the pollen only from those you like the best. Cross pollina- 
tion is easily accomplished by placing the powdery pollen borne by the six stamens 
on the stigma in the center. The stigma when ready for pollen will usually be 
‘opened into three parts. When the seed pod is ripe it bursts open and may be 
removed and dried. Plant the seed (soon) in a fine sandy loam containing plenty 
of humus. Do not use peat. Cover seed about 1%”. Seedlings may be grown in pots 
in house or greenhouse where they will continue to grow all year without a dor- 
mant interval until they flower. Usually this requires 2 to 3 years. In the warm 
south they can be grown outside under the half shade of lath. But frost usually 
destroys foliage in winter and cool nights interrupt growth, slowing development. 
Brunsvigia rosea (Sym. Amaryllis belladonna, Aitson). Familiar in Calif. 
and the south as Amaryllis belladonna, Naked Lady Lily, etc. It is hardy where 
minimum winter temperatures are about 10° above zero. It will be safe to plant 
it on the east coast to N. Car. and to Washington, D. C.; thruout the south 
where winters are mild; on the Pacific Coast to Vancouver. They do not succeed 
in pot culture. 
The many flowered umbels are of the most exquisite pink and the most 
entrancing fragrance. Only in the rose and the Belladonna Lily does nature 
assemble these two qualities in one flower in such perfection. 
Since Brunsvigias begin to flower in late July it is far better to order from 
our spring catalog. We then deliver in May or June. When ordered in the fall, 
one is very likely to lose the first year’s bloom. 
Brunsvigia rosea major. Earliest to flower and largest. Fragrant, pure pink 
flowers. A favorite florists item. M. 35c. L. 50c. Blooming sizes $15.00 per 100, 
f.o.b. La Verne. We have a few left over bulbs, unplanted. We will offer them 
only in quantities mentioned and all will be shipped by express collect. Per doz. 
$1.75. Per 25, $3.50. Per 50, $6.00. Per 100, $10.00. These prices are below 
wholesale. The bulbs should have been planted 3 months ago or more but they 
can be saved if planted very soon. 
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