In our catalogs, we accept changes in classification and names as made by recent 
writers in Herbertia. These have been approved by “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: Brunsyigia rosea (Amaryllis bella- 
donna); Amaryllis advena (Hippeastrum advenum). 
Agapanthus, Blue Lily of the Nile. Best time to plant is early spring, tho early fall | 
will do very well. Only one species is offered here, at a special price, for that purpose. 
Agapanthus longispathus. Similar but a little smaller than A. orientalis. Later flower- 
ing. Blue fls. Hardy thruout south. In north, plant in large pots or tubs and winter in 
frost free basement. Special price, 45c. 3 for $1.15, usually in one clump. . 
Alstroemeria (pronounced-stre, not-stro). The Peruvian Lily. Many showy flowers in 
an umbel on long, slender, stiff stems. The pastel tones are rich and varied, long lasting 
and popular as cut flowers. 
Culture. They must have good underdrainage and therefore if possible, sandy soil. 
In heavy soil, their cultivation is made possible by the plentiful addition of sand and 
leaf mould. 60% to 75% sun exposure. Natives of Semi-tropical America, they have been 
grown as far north as New Jersey in the garden. This has been possible by planting large 
tubers about 5” or 6” deep and giving a heavy mulch. There is some danger of freezing 
and consequent loss in the north the first two winters. By that time they have usually 
deepened themselves below the depth of frost penetration. We cannot guarantee against 
loss by freezing, but we offer rather large tubers that will help. 
Assorted varieties. Large tubers, 50c ea., $4.00 per doz. Order early. 
Alstroemeria seed are about the size of radish seed and are as easy to grow. We saved 
a few from mixed colors and varieties. Price, 15 seed for 30c. 30 seed for 50c. 
Amarcrinum Howardii (Crinodonna Howardi). A cross between Brunsvigia rosea 
(Amaryllis belladonna) and Crinum moorei. Flowers are a pure pink and very attractive. 
Fall bloomer, order early or it may skip blooming first year. Hardy in south. For large 
pots in north. Special prices: $2.00 and $3.00 each. 
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 desirabie for southern gardens where they are hardy along the east coast 
to N. Car. and on the west to Vancouver. In the middle section they may be grown as 
far north as Ark. and Okla., but note special directions for colder sections. 
How to Grow Amaryllis. In the garden, in the deep south where temperatures go 
only a few degrees under freezing, Amaryllis bulbs need to be covered only about an 
inch or two. Farther north they should be planted about an inch below frost penetration, 
in protected places and mulched with straw, leaves and/or brush. In Okla., a customer 
reports a depth of 4” with mulch is safe. Try our “Hardy Hybrids” and don’t plant over 
about 6” deep to top of bulb. 4” deep is better. Amaryllis must not be planted close to 
trees, shrubs or large vigorous plants, whose roots compete and take the moisture. Irrigate 
frequently. Rain is seldom enough. 
We do not advise you to plant imported or greenhouse grown bulbs in the outside 
garden. They seldom last more than a year or two, These high-bred “hybrids” have been 
bred for the perfection of the flowers. Little or no attention has been given to vigor. They 
can be shifted to the garden for summer growth but they must be given special attention, 
watered frequently and fertilized carefully. Take them inside for the winter. If they do 
not make roots promptly, try starting in small pots of sphagnum, well compressed and 
kept naoist. When well started, shift with lump of sphagnum into proper sized pots. To 
get good growth, fertilize with Spoonit. 
In Pots. A bulb 3” or less in diam, needs a 7” pot, and larger bulbs need larger pots. 
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