<4 Bulbs suit horti- -challenged gardeners From page 24 that anyone, even the *horticulturally challenged’ can do it and feel instant- ly gratified. Spectacular Amaryllis The stately Hippeastrum (Dutch Amaryllis), with their too-big-to-be- true blossoms, are available in pre- packaged kits and are also sold loose. The kits contain everything you need, aiong with instructions. Loose Amaryllis bulbs, on the other hand, generally offer a wider selection of varieties. You can plant Amaryllis in all sorts of containers, as long as they have a drainage hole. You'll also need a _ Saucer to catch the water that drains. The width of the pot should be only slightly larger than the bulb itself. ‘Spread a shallow layer of gravel, pot shards or other drainage material on the bottom of the pot. Add several inches of soil and place the bulb, pointed end up, with its ‘neck’ and ‘shoulders’ just peeking over the top ROR YR AS LEE 66 Two bulbs in par- ticular, are so quick _and easy to grow that “anyone, even the ‘hor- _ ticulturally chal- | lenged’ can do it... 99 of the container. Fill in with soil and gently pat down, leaving the neck of the bulb exposed. Water well. Place in a cool, sunny spot. Water sparingly at . — first, then, after the first shoots appear ' (abc ut two weeks), water often. From the moment the flower bud on emerges from the buib, it is almost * guaranteed that the Amaryllis will '. flower. The stems shoot up rapidly, so always ensure there is enough space above the plant to allow for sudden “growth, especially if you’re away over a weekend. Keep the soil in the pot moist. . “The traditional, full-sized Dutch Amaryllis bears four to six spectacu- tar blossoms per stem and some of Save 20% during Lindal’s Winter SunRoom Sale. Add space and drama to your remodeling project and save thousands in the process. Call your nearest Lindal SunRoom dealer today. Hurry, offer ends March 31, 1996. COMFORT ZONE SYSTEMS 926-3711 300-1497 Marine Dr. Wesi Vancouver them produce more than one stem per bulb, The rule of thumb is that a bulb 24-26 cm. (9"-10") in diameter, will usually have one stem: a bulb of the circumference of 30-32 cm. (12"-13") will have at least two stems. ‘The bulb of the newer Hippeastrian gracilis, or small flowering Amaryilis, is general- ly several sizes smaller and it not only produces smaller flowers, but is about half as tail. But both flower profusely. Amaryllis are also available as cut | Great deeorang tips & ideas flowers trom December through May. They are spectacular in arrangements combined with foliage of all kinds, The best known Amaryllis culti- vars are the pink ‘Apple Blossom’, ‘Red Lion’, the red and white striped ‘Minerva’ and the orange colored ‘Orange Sovercign’. Better known varieties of the small-flowering Amaryllis include the ‘Calimero* and ‘Pamela’, both red and *Donau’ a pale pink. Flegunt Ste 10F8s hit BENIAMIN MICORE PAINTS Our highest quality interior paint products -* Learning about colo 1S + Decorating with color: (getting it right + Painting projects & techniques _ (Ragging, glazing, faux finishes, etc.) THE COLOR MATCHING EXPERT So you think you've got a hard-to-match color? Moore’s Computer Color Matching System loves a challenge! Just bring in your sample ~ whether it's fabric, wallpaper or almost any decorating material — and our computer will give you an accurate paint-color match in minutes.