and exquisitely fragrant. This very rare and beautiful amaryllis is a prized possession 
for any flower lover and grows to a very large size, 5 lbs. or more. They are hard to 
ec but more desirable than white hybrids at the same price. Price $5.00. Very large, 
6.50. 
Hybrid Amaryllis. Our hybrid Amaryllis are selected from the best field grown, 
American strains, mostly Howard and Smith’s, and we call them therefore ‘Select 
Strains.” They are hardier and easier to grow and flower than greenhouse grown, 
imported bulbs. In order to produce high quality, selected bulbs are grown in the 
greenhouse one year for seed production. They are cross pollinated by hand. When 
the seedlings flower in the field, those not true to the color class of the parents are 
rogued out. Some off colors are likely to be missed and we do not guarantee the 
color but if customer is not satisfied when they flower, the bulb may be returned 
and we will replace. Even tho when the color is not as expected, few customers are 
willing to part with the bulb. We especially recommend the Assorted Colors. They are 
as good or even better than classified colors as some desirable shades, difficult to 
classify are included. A few are self colors. 
Select Strains, Assorted Colors, shades of red, scarlet, salmon, orange, crimson, 
rose, white background, etc. 214” - 3”, 90c ea. 3 for $2.50. 12 for $9.50. 3” or over 
$1.50, 3 for $4.25. 
Select Strains, White Background. The ground color is white, variously marked 
with pink, rose or carmine. The general effect is of a white flower. 24% ”—3” $1.10. 3 
for $3.00. 3” or over $1.65, 3 for $4.75. 
Select Strains, Near White. Similar to White Backgrounds but color markings 
are much lighter. Some are close to pure white. 244”, $2.50 ea., 3 for $7.00. Larger, 
near 3” or over, $3.00 ea. 
Select Strains, Self Red. These were tagged in field. No other record as to quality 
or size of flower was made but they vary. 24”, $2.50. 3” $3.00 ea. 
Houdyshel’s Hardy Hybrids. These are not hardy outdoors in the colder northern 
states but as far north as North Carolina, Washington, D. C., and Oklahoma 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. 
Amaryllis Seed. We have less even than usual and must price accordingly, but not 
above their value. 25 seed for $1.00. Order early. We shall soon sell out. 
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 14” 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. 
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