Alstroemeria chilensis hybrids, assorted colors, red, rose, pink, cream, white in a 
multitude of shade. Separate colors not available. Large tubers 50c. 
A. pulchella. Smaller plant. Umbels of green and red fls. 50c. 
A. assorted varieties. These will be smaller clumps. 40c. $4/doz. 
Amarcrinum Howardi. Bigeneric hybrid of Brunsvigia roses and Crinum moorei. 
Does well in average garden soil, full sun in the south, not hardy in north. Late 
summer to fall bloomer. Fls. pure pink, very attractive. Small bulbs that will flower 
next year. $2.00. 
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 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 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 moist. When well started, shift with lump of sphagnum into proper sized pots. To 
get good growth, fertilize with Spoonit. 
IN POTS. A 24” bulb requires a 6” pot. Give a 3” to 314” bulb a 7” pot. Remove 
dead roots but every vestige of living root should be left on. The best soil mixture is 
rich sandy loam 50%. The balance may be equal parts of sharp sand, peat, rotted leaf 
mould and rotted or dry, powdered dairy manure. Tablespoonful of bone meal to each 
pot is good. Place bulbs so that neck and, about 14 of bulb is above soil surface. Water 
well and keep soil slightly moist thereafter. After a few weeks the pots may be placed 
in a partially shaded place in the house or greenhouse and kept at a temperature of 
55° to 60°. Better flowers result if plants are slightly shaded when flowering. During 
growth give liberal feeding with liquid manure or Spoonit and plenty of water. 
There is no quantity discount on Amaryllis except as specified in the listing. 
Amaryllis advena. Oxblood Lily. 5 to 8 ox-blood red flowers in an umbel, on a 10” 
slender scape, preceding foliage. Fall bloomer. Culture. Not suitable for pot culture, but 
so nearly hardy that in mild sections of north it will succeed where peaches or apricots 
may be grown. Plant bulbs 6” deep or more, and mulched, in a protected situation. Full 
sun exposure, heavy or medium loam soil is good but does well in lighter soils also. Order 
before September 15 if possible, or you may miss first year flowers. Special prices: Largest 
bulbs 60c. Blooming sizes 50c. Medium 30c. Small bulbs 15c, $1.50 doz. Per 100, $10.00 
postpaid or $9.00, f.o.b. express. Everyone should grow this easy Amaryllis, hardy, at 
least as far north as southern Kansas. 
A. ambigua. Lily shaped, white flowers with pink markings, on tall straight stems. 
5 to 7 flowers in an umbel. The exquisite spicy fragrance perfumes the entire garden. 
Plant 4” deep in garden in south, to Okla. $2.50. 
A. immaculata (syn. A. candida). The very large, pure white flowers are lily shaped 
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