Type of Calochortus Flower. 



(Mariposa or Butterfly Tulips.) 



A remarkably brilliant class of California bulbs Avith flowers in 

 the richest combinations ; for winter blooming in the house they 

 give great pleasure. Four or six bulbs are recommended for use in 

 a five inch pot or l)ox. Tliey 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 e.\'<iuisitely moulded flowers resemble in form the Tulip, 

 while the colors are vivid and intense, lilotched and marked like 

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

 yellow, buft"," violet, rose, lemon, bnjwn, salmon 

 and pink. 



They can also be planted outside in the fall. 

 Cover shghtly with litter, and they bloom beau- 

 tifully in early spring. 



Mixed varieties, all colors and forms. 3 for 5c.; 

 7 for 10c. : V2. for 15c. 



Japanese Hanging Fern Balls. 



These fern balls are going to be quite the rage the 

 (toming season. The fern fronds are woven together 

 like rattan into a ball some 6 to 8 inches throui;li 

 They come from Japan in a dry dormant state 

 \Vhen ready to start them, dip them in tepid water 

 for -1 or G hours, then liang them in a rather warm 

 l>lace, and water them by dipydngeach day for a 

 week or so. Then see that they have enough water 

 by sprinkling. Soon the young leaves will begin to 

 start, and continue until the ball is completeh 

 envelopel with most beautiful foliage. Tliey are a 

 beautiful and unique ornament, showing the skill 

 of the Japanese in connection with the beautift-1 

 plant growth. They are suspended from the ceiling 

 like hanging baskets and give -Ji. fairy-like eflfect. 

 For piazza in summer they are very beautiful sus- 

 pended from the roof witli fine wire. 



Price of freshly imported Fern Balls, largest size, 

 75c. each ; prepaid by express or mail. 



New Calochortus Vesta. 



This ^er^ 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, Avith hairy 

 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 

 in any soil, from heavy Avet clay to light loam, and is 

 not subject to disease. ' 



Price, 5c. each, 3 for 12c. : T>oz. 35c. 



Japanese Hanging Fern Ball. 



