scientific language. The most important work on the taxonomy of Amarylleae since the 
publication of Baker’s “The Amaryllideae,” in 1888. Order from Mrs. Barnett. 
“The Complete Amaryllis Handbook” is a new book by Dr. Traub. This book, 
written in popular style, should be owned by every one who grows a few or many 
Amaryllis, as you will see by the following condensed digest of Chapters and 
Appendices. Amaryllis is abbreviated, “A.” 
The name, “A”; The A. Plant; Wild A. (species); cultivated A. thru the years; 
Divisions of Cultivated A; Long Trumpet and Belladonna type hybrids; Orchid 
flowering, Double and Miniature type hybrids; A. Breeding; A. Propagation; A. Culture; 
A. Diseases and Control; A. Pests and Control; A. Marketing; A. Shows; Cultural Value; 
Glossary of Terms; Descriptions of Species; A. Organizations, Nurseries, Dealers; Index. 
No one but Dr. Traub could write such a book. We expect that publication may require 
6 mo. to 1 yr. Stay on our mailing list and you will see it listed when finally ready. 
Amaryllid nomenclature. Carolus Linnaeus, father of modern botany, made the first, 
rather complete scientific arrangement of plants according to relationships in the 18th 
century. His information about many plants was whelly inadequate to achieve perfection. 
Even in my later first French edition, 1798, nearly all American epiphytic orchids were 
placed in one genus, Epidendrums, and under the genus Amaryllis he included certain 
Crinums, Zephyranthes, Sprekelias, Brunsvigias, Nerines, etc. Botany is a progressive 
science and later explorations and discoveries have made possible many improvements in 
plant classification and have required changes in nomenclature. Horticulturists are often 
loath to accept the new classifications and names. But we must do so even if inconvenient 
at first. It is not logical to continue an error. 
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: Brunsvigia rosea (Amaryllis bella- 
donna); Amaryllis advena (Hippeastrum advenum). 
Agapanthus, Blue Lily of the Nile. They flower here in June to Aug. In the north 
they must be grown in large pots or tubs and wintered in a frost free room. Plant in 
full sun exposure in any good garden soil. 
Agapanthus longispathus. Similar to well known A. orientalis, but smaller and earlier 
to flower. Profuse bloomer. For pot growing. 50c, 3 for $1.25. 
A. orientalis. Dark Blue. More robust than longispathus. Superior clone, $1.00. 
A. orientalis, Sky Blue. 75c. 
A. orientalis alba. Pure white. $2.00. 
A. von Weillighi hybrids. Selected clone. A giant type, very large, round umbel of 
blue flowers on a tall stem. $2.50. 
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. Spring blooming. 
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 large tubers that will help. 
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. 
A. Seed. Assorted varieties. Plant as soon as received. Packet, 50c. 
Amarcrinum Howardi. Bigeneric hybrid of Brunsvigia rosea and Crinum moorei. 
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