H. and S. Near White. These have lighter color markings than the White Back- 
ground. A few seedlings of these are likely to be pure white. If pollinated by a pure 
white Dutch variety, superior seedlings will result. 244”, $2.00 ea. 3/$5.50; 3”, $2.50; 
WY", $3.00. 
Hardy Hybrids. These are not hardy outdoors in the colder states but as far north 
as North Carolina, Washington, D. C., and Oklahoma these have proven winter hardy 
if covered by 4” of soil and given a good winter mulch of straw. 
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 will be most welcome. 24%” price 75c ea. $7.00/doz. $50.00/100, 
prepaid. 3”, $1.00, $10.00/doz.; 344”, $1.25, $12.50/doz.; 344”, $1.50, $15.00/doz. 
Dutch Hybrids. The most perfect of all Amaryllis, in form, coloring and size of 
flowers are the Royal Dutch or Warmenhoven strain and the Ludwig strain. These we 
import from Holland. They represent the highest development of the Leopoldi hybrids, 
having more nearly flat flowers and shorter trumpets. The colors also have been 
developed into the most exquisite shades. 
Important. Dutch Amaryllis usually arrive in late Nov. We pack them in a large 
bag of peat for insulation. We have never yet had one frozen. Since peat is needed in 
your potting soil we add a tablespoonful of bone meal and a level teaspoonful of blood 
meal. If you add an equal volume of well rotted leaf mould and the same of sharp sand 
you have enough potting soil for a 7” pot. This service to you is worth at least $1.00. 
Order before Dec. 10 and avoid Christmas congestion of mail which often causes long 
delays. Express only is safe after Dec. 10, and we will ship only that way if later than 
Dec 0: 
Dutch Bulb Sizes. We order only top sizes, 28 cm. circumference, at least 314” 
diam. We guarantee safe arrival of true to name bulbs. 
Ratings. Many of the following varieties have been tested at Valleevue Test Gardens, 
Cleveland, O. Known ratings are given. The highest rating is AA. Dutch growers have 
reduced prices and we therefore lower ours. 
Royal Dutch or Warmenhoven strain: 
Bordeaux. A. Bordeaux or deep wine red. $5.25. 
Lucifer. The darkest red, fine contour and large size. A gorgeous Thee $6.50. 
Moreno. AA. 8” fls. eantaet color, light wine red, tinted rose in throat. $5.75. 
Queen’s Page. AA. Fls. over 8” , delicate salmon color. Very wide round petals and 
a perfect contour. $5.75. 
Red Master. AA. This variety is in greater demand than any other. Very dark 
Bordeaux red of immense size, 10” diam. Order early. Last year we sold out before 
bulbs arrived. $7.00. 
Salmonetta. A. Bright salmon-pink, shaded orange in throat. 8” flowers. $5.75. 
Sweet Seventeen. B. 9” fls., salmon-rose pink. A favorite. $6.25. 
Violetta. Violet tinted rose. Unusual color, large fls. $5.25. 
Ludwig Amaryllis. 
American Express. AA. 812” fls., rich orient red. Easy to grow and flower. $6.50. 
Bouquet. A. 8%” fls., begonia pink shading to rose in throat. A very beautiful 
flower. $9.00. 
Doris Lillian. A. 712” fls. of deep carmine rose. Perfect contour. A beauty. $8.00. 
Ludwig’s Dazzler. 82” fls. of pure dazzling white. Round and perfect in contour 
or form. $7.50. 
Marie Goretti. 8” white fls. with slightly fringed petals. A large stock permits a low 
price. $6.00. 
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