Type of Calochortus Flower. 



(Mariposa or Butterfly Tulips.) 



A remarkably brilliant class of California bulbs with flowers in 

 The richest combinations ; for winter blooming in the house, they 

 gi^e great pleasure. Four or six bulbs are recommended for use in 

 a five inch pot or bos. They are very easily grown, cared for in 

 the same manner as Hyacinths in pots. When in bloom they are 

 very showy and last a long time. 



The exquisitely moulded flowers resemble in form the Tulip, 

 while the colors Are vivid and intense, blotched and marked like 

 the butterfly's wing in crimson, cream, white, i 

 yellow, buff," violet, rose, lemon, brown, salmon 

 and pink. 



They can also be planted outside in the fall. 

 Cover slightly with Utter, and they bloom beau- 

 tifully in early spring. 



New Calochortus Vesta. 



This very clearly marked strain is not related 

 to any of the others. I consider it the finest of all 

 Calochorti. The immense flowers, three to five 

 inches across, are borne on long stocks and are 

 numerous. Petals, broad, fan-shaped, with hairv 

 gland across base, and a broad eye and band across 

 middle. Color white, suffused 'with lilac to rose 

 purple. Center red. Back of petal purple. It grows 

 m any soil, from heavy wet clay to light loam, and is 

 not subject to disease. 



Price, Sc. each, 3 for J 2c. ; Doz. 35c. 



Mixed varieties, all colors and forms 

 for 10c. ; 12 for {5c. 



for 5c. 



Japanese Hanging Fern Balls. 



These fern balls are going to be quite the rage the 

 coming season. The fern fronds are woven together 

 like rattan into a ball some 6 to 8 inches through. 

 They come from Japan in a dry dormant state. 

 When ready to start them, dip them in tepid water 

 for 4 or 6 hours, then hang them in a rather warm 

 place, and water them by dipping each day for a 

 week or so. Then see that they have enough water 

 by sprinkling. Soon the young ]ea^ es Mill begin to 

 start, and continue until the bail is completely 

 enveloped with most beautiful foliage. They are a 

 beautiful and unique ornament., showing the skill 

 of the Japanese in connection with the beautiful 

 plant growth. They are suspended from the ceiling 

 like hanging baskets and give a fairy-like effect. 

 For piazza in summer they are very beautiful sus- 

 pended from the roof with fine wire. 



Pri-e of frashly imported Fern Balls, largest size, 

 75c. each ; prepaid by express or mail. 



Japanese Hanging Fern BalL 



