CALIPHEUBIA CALLIPROEA CALLA 49 



CALIPHRURIA. 



The two species that go to make up this genus, (7. 

 Hartwegiana and C. suledentata, were formerly included 

 in the genus Eucharis. They are of the same general 

 character, and requir?, 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. 



CALLIPROEA. 

 A synonym of Brodiaea, 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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