(plu. also species) or horticultural variety is named. The word “Specie” has no horticul- 
tural significance. It means “hard money.” The initial of the genus is used for the second 
and succeeding species. Thus A. will stand for Amaryllis or Agapanthus depending on 
the genus last named in full. 
THE AMARYLLIS FAMILY — Amaryllidaceae 
This Family includes the following bulbs, Agapanthus thru Zephyranthes. 
The American Plant Life Society was founded in 1934 as The American Amaryllis 
Society. The interests of the Society have recently been enlarged to include other bulbs 
and plants and the name changed but with no lessening of interest in Amaryllids. 
The annual book, “Herbertia,” is devoted to Amaryllids. It consists of about 250 
pages, beautifully illustrated, on fine book paper, and is edited by Dr. Hamilton P. Traub 
of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, (now retired) the greatest living authority on the 
Amaryllidaceae. Each member receives a copy. 
The members also receive the occasional publication, “Plant Life,’ on other bulbs 
and plants. Due to present shortage of paper and its high price these publications at 
present are included in one volume per year. 
Those who grow Amaryllis as an interesting and intellectual hobby and who love 
their vivid beauty, are invited to become members of the society. The annual dues are 
$3.00 per year, which you may send to Mrs. Lydia Barnett, Membership Sec., 3162 
Haven Park, El Monte, Calif., or you may include this membership fee with your bulb 
order to us. 
The Society also publishes the following book, bound in Manila paper. 
Amaryllidaceae: Tribe Amarylleae, by Traub and Moldenka. 18 illustrations, 194 
pages. $4.00. This is a systematic treatment of one of the main tribes of Amaryllids, in 
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. 
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 wholly 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. 
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. Larger than longispathus. Superior clone, $1.50. 
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. Late flowering, extending the season. $2.50. 
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. Culture like Crinums. Very large, $4.00. 
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