Amaryllis.
These plants bear large drooping bell-shaped lily-like blossoms. The true amaryllis is the Belladonna Lily (or Naked Lady) which should be planted in June in a sheltered border in rich, well-drained soil.
The Single Amaryllis 'Black Pearl', Amaryllis (Hippeastrum ) 'Black Pearl', has stunning, velvety dark maroon flowers. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the bril
The Double Amaryllis 'Double Dragon', 'Hippeastrum', displays scarlet-red double blooms. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Double Dragon blooms over 8 inches across. Large size bulbs should produce two huge stems each with 4-5 giant flowers per stem. Complete instructions are included with each order and directions for blooming care to insure repeat blooming in successive years. The large flowers and the ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular!
The Double Amaryllis 'Elvas', 'Hippeastrum', has lush, many-petalled double blooms of white flushed with red at the center of the petals and finished with fine red edges. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other stra
The Single Amaryllis 'Lambada', Amaryllis (Hippeastrum ) 'Lambada', has 7 1/2 inch bold pink blooms that surround a prominent white center. Normally has 2 stems per bulb and produces up to 6 flowers per stem! Holland's finest strain produces more hu
The Single Amaryllis 'Prelude', Amaryllis (Hippeastrum ) 'Prelude', has rounded petals of scarlet red with a pure white center and edges. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking
The other plants sold as amaryllis are actually hippeastrum, a popular bulb flower for indoor growing. The bulb is tender and should not be exposed to frost, but is otherwise easy to grow, with large rewards for small efforts, especially those that bloom inside during the winter months. The very large, decorative flowers can also be grown outside in temperate areas. They all thrive best in a compost of turfy loam and peat, with a fair quantity of sand. The pots must in all cases be well drained.
Most of the stove and greenhouse species should be turned out of their pots in autumn, and laid by in a dry place until spring, when they should be re-potted and kept liberally supplied with water. A. Reticulata and A. Striatifolia bloom best, however, when undisturbed. Discontinue watering when the foliage shows signs of failing, but avoid shrivelling the leaves.
The hardy varieties should be planted 6 in. deep in light, well-drained soil, and allowed to remain undisturbed for two or three years, when they will probably require thinning out. They are increased by off-sets from the bulbs.
Formosissima (the Scarlet Jacobean Lily) is a gem for the greenhouse, and very suitable for forcing, as it will bloom two or three times in a season. It should be potted in February.
Lutea (Sternbergia) flowers in autumn. Plant 4 in. deep from October to December.
Purpurea (Vallota Purpurea or Scarborough Lily) is a very beautiful free bloomer. October and November or March and April are the most favourable times for potting, but established plants should be re-potted in June or July.
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