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CALIPHRURIA. 
The two species that go to make up this genus, C, 
Hartwegiana and C. subedentata, were formerly included 
in the genus Hucharis. They are of the same general 
character, and require, in all respects, the same treatment. 
The flowers are greenish-white, petals reflexed, and the 
tube much deeper than that of the Eucharis. 
CALLA. 
See Richardia. 
CALLIPRORA. 
A synonym of Brodiza, Page 45. 
CALOCHORTUS. 
Mariposa Lily. 
This very interesting genus of bulbs was discovered 
in California, in 1826. The flowers somewhat resemble 
the Tulip in shape, and are popularly called, in some 
places, California Tulips. ‘The colors of the flowers are 
various, white, purple and yellow, with superb rich 
markings. They are free-flowering bulbs, when grown 
in a moderately light soil, not very wet. ‘They are best 
grown when treated in the same manner as most summer 
flowering bulbs, being planted in the open border, when 
the soil is in good condition for working. They look 
best in masses, or clumps, with their colors mixed; in 
this way there is a constant change in the appearance of 
the bed, always some new feature, and during the sum- 
mer, from July until September, a rare display. The 
bulbs should be kept warm and dry during the winter, 
covered with dry moss or sand. ‘They are rapidly 
increased by offsets, or from seed. The latter method is 
rather slow, as they do not flower until the third year. 
If well protected against frost and water, the bulbs are 
best left in the ground during winter. 
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