
A. longispathus. New species. Flowers resemble Orientalis but blooms 
more profusely and is more graceful. 60c. 
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. 75c. 
A. orientalis, “Sky Blue.” Lovely light blue. 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 climates 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 Alstroemerias 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 when long established become much larger and better 
and the tubers work downward to a depth of a foot or more. This makes 
them difficult to find and dig and renders this an expensive process. For 
this reason we have seldom dug our own but have bought young Seedlings 
from a famous wholesale nursery, Las Positas. This nursery has now 
discontinued commercial growing. Because we must dig part of the following 
and because also of the increased scarcity and the larger size the prices of a 
few must be advanced. On those priced at 50c or more I Suggest you buy 
only one and increase your stock by planting seed. They are so easy to grow 
that self sown seed have spread them in our gardens. Altho such gorgeous 
flowers, they choke out most of the weeds. This spreading is easily controlled 
by picking flowers or seed pods. Many order Alstroemeria as Amaryllis. They 
belong to the Amaryllis family, but are not the genus Amaryllis. 
Alstroemeria chilensis. Most attractive pastel tones of white, pink, red, 
yellow and orange. 50c ea. . 
A. ligtu angustifolia. Flowers similar to chilensis but larger and on a 
taller, stiffer stem, often 3 ft. 50c ea. 
A. ligtu Stinsoni. Like angustifolia but deeper colors. 75c ea. 
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. aurantiaca. Orange flowers. Altho other sorts can be moved early, 
this species can be moved only Dec. to April. Large divisions, 50c ea. 
A. Assorted colors and varieties 25c ea. $2.00 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. It is a fall bloomer and should 
be ordered early. If not, it may skip blooming the present season. Invaluable 
as a pot plant or in outside garden in the south. $2.50 ea. Larger bulbs, 
4.00 ea. 
; Amaryllis Linn. This genus as constructed by Linneaus was untenable 
because he included plants now known to belong to other genera. The invalid 
name Hippeastrum was used by both Herbert and Baker, but now we are 
scientifically correct when we use the name that has always been most 
popular. To the word “Hippeastrum,” literally translated “horse star,” we 
can now say “horse feathers” and forget the word. 
Amaryllis are the easiest, the most showy and popular of all bulbs for 
growing in pots. Equally desirable for southern gardens where they are 
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