Select Strains. Near White. These have much less color than White Backgrounds 
(which we are unable to list this year). We find about 5% are pure white. Color markings 
are variable but not too conspicuous. 214”, special price, $2.35. 3 for $6.75. Larger bulbs, 
about 3” diam. or over, $3.00 ea. 
Select Strains. Red; Crimson; Scarlet. Your choice of these colors. 2/4"-3”, $1.00 ea. 
3 for $2.90. 
Houdyshel’s Hardy Hybrids. These are not hardy outdoors in the colder northern 
states but as far north as North Carolina, Washington, D. C., Oklahoma and even So. 
Kansas these have proven winter hardy if covered by 4” or 5” of soil and given a good 
winter mulch of straw. Possibly with a pile of brush above the straw they might be 
wintered in the garden farther north. 
This is an extremely vigorous, rapid growing and multiplying strain and equally 
prolific with flowers. There are always a few flowers in the field in the fall. They might 
give winter flowers in pots. Most of them are similar in color, orange scarlet with white 
throat and green keel. An ideal strain for outside planting and landscape effects. Their 
bright vivid color “hits you in the eye.” Altho not an exhibition 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 75c each. $7.50 per 
doz. $50.00 per 100, prepaid. Extra large bulbs, $1.00. $10.00 doz. 
A. Johnsonii. The first Amaryllis hybrid ever produced by man, 150 years ago and 
now distributed thruout the world. A favorite of southern gardens. Red with white center 
stripe. Prices, Small, 35c and 50c. Blooming sizes, 60c and 80c ea. 
Amaryllis Seed. We have less even than usual and must price accordingly, but not 
above their value. 25 seed for $1.00. Order early. 
Plant seed as soon as received in good sandy loam soil. Add a good portion of fine 
leaf mould. Seed may be just touching on edges. Cover with 1%” soil. If in pots and soil 
is wet, cover with a pane of glass and they are likely to come up before soil becomes dry. 
Keep seedlings in house or greenhouse the first 2 or 3 winters so that they can grow all 
winter. If this is done, they usually begin to flower in 2 or 3 years. They can be trans- 
planted at any time to give more growing space. 
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 pollination 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. Seed should be 
planted soon after ripening. Some of the seedlings of our Select Strains will be fine self 
colors. 
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 tem- 
peratures 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 always succeed in pots. We have had reports of good growth 
but no flowers in Fla., Miss. and La. Customers should always report to us the success or 
failure of such bulbs so that we may know where they may be grown successfully and 
where they may not. This So. African does well where there is no rainfall from May 1 to 
Aug. |, as here or in its habitat. The flowers are an exquisite pink with a fine fragrance. 
Aug. and Sept. visitors to So. Calif. take back home the memory of these and want them. 
Brunsvigia rosea major. Earliest to flower, late July to Sept. 15. 35c, 50c and 65c ea. 
Assorted sizes by express, f.o.b. $25.00 per 100. 
B. rosea minor. Smaller bulbs, plants, flowers and bloom later, thus extending 
season. Fine pink. Rare. 50c. 
B. rosea, “Covina Hybrids,” from a Covina garden. Several fine colors, assorted. 
L. 35c, 60c and $1.00 ea. 
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