BULBS FOR INDOOR CULTURE. 



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Calochortus. 



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fJETTER known as Butterfly Tulips, Star Tulips, 

 California Lily or Mariposa Lily. Our illustra- 

 tion does them but scant justice. The Calo- 

 chortus are not suitable for outdoor culture, except in 

 the extreme South or along the Pacific coast; but as 

 house plants, given the same treatment as Hyacinths, 

 they succeed admirably. Their novel grace, varied 

 forms and tints of exquisite colors, are a source of 

 never-ending pleasure to all. The foliage is ex- 

 tremely graceful, the many stems terminating in 

 clusters of bell- shaped, drooping flowers, which are 

 surpassingly gay and beautiful. The best effects may 

 be secured by planting 5 or 6 bulbs in a 6-inch pot ; 

 boxes may also be used for the purpose. The soil 

 should consist of an equal proportion of natural loam 

 and sand. We have made the prices very low and 

 anticipate a large demand for these bulbs. 



CALOCHORTUS, ERECT-FLOWERING. 



The following varieties produce erect, cup-like flowers of 

 large size, borne on stiff, slender stalks, 10 to 20 inches high, 

 and produce 15 to 20 flowers on a stalk. 



Splendens. — The type of the species ; very large flowers, 

 fully 3 inches across; light lavender, shading to lilac, full of 

 cobwebby hairs ; a charming addition to a collection of pot 

 plants. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 75 cts. 



Venustus Oculatus. — Showy and distinct ; glorious 

 flowers; white ground inside, with striking eye-like spots, 

 richly colored reddish brown outside. 6 cts. each ; 3 for 15c. 



Venustus Roseus. — A perfect gem ; creamy inside, rose 

 colored at top of petals, carmine on back, beautiful tinted 

 eye in centre, silky glands at base. 6 cts. each ; 3 for 15 cts. 



Altaus {Bell-shaped). — Strong grower; very floriferous; 

 flowers an inch in diameter, perfect globes of pearly white ; 

 edged with silky hairs, hanging like bells. 6 cts. each ; 3 for 

 15 cts. 



Calochortus Amoenus. — Color satiny rose-pink ; lovely 

 beyond description, and we consider it the highest type of 

 Calochortus yet sent out ; and best of all, it is as easily grown 

 as any other variety of Calochortus. 10 cts. each ; 2 for 15 

 cts.; 5 for 35 cts. 



Set of j varieties for 25 cents. 

 Calochortus, All Varieties Mixed. — Comprising a 

 mixture of the best and richest collection of these beautiful 

 and rare flowers yet sent out, and the most for the money 

 ever offered. 6 for 10 cts.; 12 for 20 cts.; 25 for 40 cts.; 50 

 for 75 cts.; 100 for $1.50. 



The Prices given include 



California 

 Honeysuckle. 



Our illustration is the 

 best description of this 

 remarkable flower. This 

 variety was found in the 

 mountains of California, 

 hence its popular name. 

 It is entirely suitable for 

 growing in pots in the 

 house in manner shown, 

 and requires no special 

 culture. The flowers area 

 beautiful rose color, and 

 are borne in dense num- 

 bers, a single bulb produc- 

 ing 15 to 30 umbels; the 

 twining scape is often over 

 10 feetlong, and does best 

 when twined in and about 

 as shown in picture. A 

 remarkable novelty. 15 

 cts. each ; 3 for 35 cts. 



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Don't fail to read 

 our greatest offer on 

 second page of cover. 



One fine large bulb 

 of the ever-popular 

 Chinese Sacred 

 Lily absolutely free 

 with every dollar's 

 worth of goods pur- 

 chased from this cat- 

 alogue. 



ARUM SANCTUM. 



THE TRUE BLACK CALLA OR SOLOMON'S LILY. 



A native of the Holy Land, and truly a magnificent and 

 stately plant, very desirable for indoor culture. The flowers 

 of this rare bulb are sweet-scented and often measure more 

 than a foot in length by 5 to 8 inches in width ; the inside 

 color is of the richest velvety purplish black, while the outside is 



a pleasing green. The 

 centre spadix rises to 

 the height of 10 to 12 

 inches and is of the 

 deepest black. Foli- 

 age is solid in tex- 

 ture, rich deep green 

 and elegantly reticu- 

 lated. The bulbs we 

 shall send you are the 

 genuine stock, strong 

 and positively sure to 

 bloom if planted in 

 rich soil 2 inches be- 

 low the surface and 

 given plenty of light, 

 heat and moisture. 

 Every order should in- 

 clude at least ©ne bulb 

 of this great Oriental 

 novelty, for there can 

 be no doubt that it is 

 one of the rarest and 

 most desirable bulbs 

 of the year. As the 

 bulbs increase in size 

 and number every 

 year, such a treasure 

 is sure to become 

 valued and appre- 

 ciated. We make the 

 price exceedingly low 

 and within the reach 

 of all. 30 cts. each; 

 4 for $1. 



BLACK CALLA. 



the rostagre, whicli we pay. 



