‘medium sized leaves, 
VENTURA-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA 
or thicket and makes a fine wind-break, or 
beautiful screen or back ground. It gives 
numerous canes like fishing poles, 14% inches 
in diameter. These are invaluable for the 
garden. We use them for plant stakes and 
rastiec work and for little fences around beds 
ot choice plants, to keep out pet dogs or 
cats. They are about two feet high, with red- 
wood uprights and three bamboos attached 
lengthwise by wires. The effect is very pret- 
ty, and the plants are safe. This bamboo is 
the most useful and easily grown of any var- 
iety we have. It is useful also for pot plants 
and will take the place of a palm. A large 
group is very stately and beautiful like a 
little forest of trees. The roots are too heavy 
for mailing. 25c, 50e and $1: $1.50 to $2.50 
doz.; small and medium, $10 to $20 per hund- 
red. 
| B. Verticillata. A handsome species, stand- 
ing much cold. Yellow striped stems and 
forming a_ splendid 
clump, with the habit of B. Argentea. It is 
a grand variety; it is especially used for 
forming wind-breaks, but will not do well on 
too dry or thirsty soils. 50c. 
/ B. Vulgaris. The common spineless bam- 
boo of Bengal. Most rapid grower, attaining 
the height of 70 feet and forming in two or 
three years a magnificent clump of 25 or 
more great canes that are 4 inches in diamet- 
er when mature, They can be cut in sections 
and used for many purposes. each $2. 
B. Vulgaris Variegata. The counterpart of 
the above and one that makes a fine contrast 
with it. The stems are deep rich yellow, 
sometimes lined with bright green, the large 
leaves are beautifully variegated green and 
bright yellow. It makes a noble clump in two 
or three years, is a striking contrast of col- 
or attracting immediate attention; the canes | 
when mature, are 4 inches in diameter. $2.59. 
Bulbs 
AGAPANTHUS, Umbellatus “The Blue Afri- 
ean Lily.” A splendid pot plant; fine in 
groups. Flowers are arranged in umbels 
on long stems, 25 or 30 or more, forming 
one head. Color, exquisite light blue, shad- 
ed lighter in center. 20c. 
Umbellatus Variegata. A more dwarf var- 
iety of the above with handsome foliage, 
beautifully striped green and white, white 
predominating. Flowers are blue like the™~ 
plain variety, and contrast nicely with the 
foliage. A very pretty pot plant. 25c. 
Umbellatus, Double. A very rare and beau- 
tiful variety of the African lily, with fine large 
umbels of double blue flowers. As it never 
seeds, this variety is slow to increase. 50e. 
Amaryllis 
Amaryllis Bulbs are perennial and should 
not be moved or divided oftener than once in 
three or four years. They form large strong 
clumps that send up a great Many gorgeous 
blossoms lasting for two or three weeks. By 
having a variety of amaryllis, a succession of 
blooms may be had from April till the last 
of October. 
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Our Seedlings. We make a specialty of 
choice Amaryllis and grow a great many 
hybrid seedlings every year. We have strong 
blooming bulbs of the Empress of India type, 
erosses on California hybrids which are sup- 
erb. Large flaring flowers 7 or 8 inches 
across with broad petals, most brilliant 
shades of scarlet, lined, flushed and penciled, 
beautiful flowers with an absence of the 
green throat. Large selected bulbs 75c. 
choice mixed 25c to 50c each; $2.50 to $4 doz. 
Choice young bulbs, % to % inch in diameter 
15¢e each, $1.25 doz. $8 hundred; 50 at 100 
rates. This is a fine opportunity to obtain 
rare bulbs at very low rates as our young 
d¢edlings are from our very choicest strain. 
Aulica or Lily of the Palace. Summer 
and autumn bloomer. Broad foliage and 
large spreading wide open flowers of rich 
erimson scarlet, lined and penciled white and 
maroon. Blooming bulbs 25c each, $2.50 doz.; 
larger bulbs 50c each; monsters 75c. 
\, Belia Donna, the Lovely Pink Bella Donna 
Lily. One of the most satisfactory bearing on 
long stems clusters of 8 or 10 superb large 
pink, lily-like flowers. Pure pink, with a frag- 
rance like ripe apricots, which keep for two 
weeks. It blooms in June and July, after the 
foliage dies down. Monster bulbs, 50c each; 
2d size 25c; 3d size 15c; $1.50, $2.50 and $4 
dozen. 
Bella Donna Minor. Like the above, only 
the flower stem is shorter, and the flowers 
have a white center; petals beautifully 
feathered pink; it blooms the latter part of 
August and September. 25c to 50c each; $2.50 
to $4 doz. 
Small Bella Donna Seedlings, 25c per doz., 
[i hundred. 
Defiance. Immense trumpet shaped, sweet 
~ scented flowers; very broad petals, rich red, 
\ 
lined through the center with white penciled 
maroon. A grand variety that blooms at in- 
tervals through the year. Large bulbs from 
35¢ to 50c; monster bulbs, 3 to 8% inches in 
diameter, $1. 
. Fjormossisima or Jacobean Lily. A beauti- 
ful’ variety that blooms at intervals during 
the year. Brilliant scarlet, and has two up- 
right and three drooping borders and lines; 
fine for pots. 10c to 25c each; $1 and $2.25 
doz. 
‘CRINUMS. Monster bulbs. $1 each. 
_CALLA LILIES. Monster bulbs, 40 ¢ each, 
$4 doz., strong bulbs, largest size 25c each 
$2.50 doz.; 2d size 15c each, $1.50 doz., 
small bulbs, 50c and 75c doz. postpaid. 
FREESIAS. Mixed, 10c doz. 
» 
GLADIOLUS. Mixed 40c per doz. 
(Not Named) 
MEMEROCALLIS Auranticum. A magnifi- 
cent rich, fragrant, orange colored lily, 
with very large flowers measuring 5 or 6 
inches across. Foliage handsome, a well 
established plant in full bloom is a beau- 
tiful sight; blooms almost _ perpetually. 
‘Hardy. 25c each. 
H&MEROCALLIS Kwanso, Double Flowering 
Double variegated orange lily. A perfect 
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