HYBRID AMARYLLIS (new womed varieties) 
For years we have been testing different strains of Amaryllis to offer to our customers. Now, we feel, in offer- 
ing the finest new named hybrids from three different sources, we are answering the most demanding requests 
The incomparable LUDWIG strain, the super VAN MEEUWEN strain, and the world famous WARMENHOVEN 
strain are undoubtedly the finest in the world. These are not mixed seedlings which are so frequently sold to 
customers of other concerns but are all specially NAMED VARIETIES which are propagated vegatatively with 
difficulty in Holland so that they will be true to name. Now, at last, the American gardening public can grow 
and enjoy these aristocrats of the horticultural world, that in some instances have taken more than a quarter of a 
century of carefully controlled hybridizing to produce. 
There are very few bulbs available in each variety and the demand is great for them, especially from those 
who have already tried these fabulous varieties. They are a remarkable investment for, with proper care, these 
same amaryllis bulbs will continue to flower each year, increasing in beauty and size for an indefinite time. 
Complete careful instructions for Success With Amaryllis will be included with each order. 
DELIVERY DATE — Due to the late maturing of these bulbs for maximum growth, they cannot be shipped from 
Holland until November. They will be forwarded to you as rapidly as possible. They make magnificent Christmas 
gifts for the horticulturally minded friend. Each bulb will be accompanied with growing instructions. The bulb 
flowers approximately 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 
REMEMBER: Even if you live in one room with only one window, you can grow the 
finest Amaryllis in the world. 
LUDWIG STRAIN (Named Varieties) 
The Ludwig strain is famous for its elegance, refinement and delicacy of coloring, and especially heavy tex- 
ture. Probably the Ludwig Strain is most famous for their self-colored “PINK” varieties. 
APPLE BLOSSOM Stunningly beautiful, perfectly DORIS LILIAN Intense Carmine Rose with a dark 
formed large flat, open flowers of pale pink with a glossy carmine red throat. Flowers up to 7]/ 
Dawn Pink overlay. Stamens white and throat inches across. 2 to 3 stalks per bulb. A brilliant 
apple green radiating out from the center, Two variety with a world beating future. Each $6.00. 
stems each with 4-5 flowers blooming at once. 
Each $8.00. 
APPLE BLOSSOM WYNDHAM HAYWARD 
BLEEDING HEART Bright blood red with very dark 
throat. A particularly beautiful color, conspicuous 
for its over-all blaze of color. Usually two spikes 
with 3-4 eight inch blooms. Highly recommended. 
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT The darkest red of all 
Amaryllis. A deep Currant Red, darker in the 
Each $5.00. throat. Two stalks, each with four 71/.-inch 
flowers. The color is unique in Amaryllis. Each 
BOUQUET Wonderful Begonia Rose with darker Em- $5.00. 
pire Rose throat. Some consider this the finest of 
all amaryllis. 2-3 stalks with 4 eight to nine inch 
blooms of flat, faultless shape. Each $6.00. 
LOVE’S DESIRE (1954 Introduction) Word of this 
magnificent amaryllis has been coming to us 
from Europe regarding its spectacular appeal at 
huge floral exhibitions. It is possibly the ultimate 
so far in the line of famous pink varieties of the 
Ludwig firm. We are indeed overjoyed to be 
able to offer a few bulbs to our customers, the 
first year it is released for sale. Considered even 
CANDY CANE Possibly the most outstanding 
novelty of all Amaryllis. The brilliant red con- 
trasts strongly with the snow white edges and 
center petal stripes. Flowers 8-9 inches in di- 
ameter. Stock very limited. Each $10.00. 
DAINTINESS Superb flowers of Porcelain Rose with a 
glowing crimson rose center. An absolute knockout 
at floral exhibits, stopping visitors “in their tracks.” 
Two stalks with huge blooms, four or more on each 
stalk. Each $8.00. 
finer than a similar variety “Margaret Rose” 
which was introduced in 1953. Only a few bulbs 
to spare. Each $8.00. 
