Hardy BULBS to 



Calochortus— 

 Mariposa Tulip 



Enrich your garden display with some of 

 unusual and rare bulbous plants. 



C,i!ii.is>ia Leiclnlini 



All Bulbs offered 



in this catalog 



are sent 



POSTPAID 



at the prices quoted 



Plant them outdoors during the Summer 



and Fall to give you showy Flowers for 



many years to come 



Calochortus— Mariposa or Butterfly Tulips A 



Of the many bulbs which are native to our own western states the Calochortus cer- 

 tainly is one of the showiest. There are various types but the so-tailed Maripyosa or 

 Butterfly Tulips arc by far the most colorful. Choose them for a sheltered, well-drained, 

 sunny spot. Place the bulbs 2 inches apart and cover 2 inches deep with fine soil. They 

 may be grown also in cold frames or pots. After the flowering period the bulbs should 

 be kept as dry as possible until fall. 



Clavatus — Giant Strain. Vigorous plants carrying extra-large, pure golden cups 

 ^^ atop their rigid strong stems. The blooms measure 4 inches across and have stiff 



yellow hairs in the center. It is a wonderful garden variety and will last e.xccptionally 



iong as a cut flower. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 



Mariposa, Mixed. This mixture contains a wide 

 variety of the true Butterfly Tulips. They are exc cp- 

 tionaliy colorful. 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c; 100 for S5.U0. 



Camsissia — Camass 



Leichtlini. Every gardener should include some of 

 these showy western bulbous plants in his garden. 

 They are perfectly hardy and give a splendid display 

 planted in the border or naturalized in an open, 

 moderately moist wciodland. Plant in early autumn 

 as soon as the bulbs are available, covering them 4 

 inches deep with fine sandy soil. Makes stately 

 spikes 4 feet high covered with large, star-shaped, 

 bright blue flowers. Blooms during June. 3 for 35c; 

 12 for SI. 25; 100 for S8.00. 



Colchicum a 

 Meadow Saffron 



Very interesting and showy native plants easy to grow 

 from bulbs and perfectly hardy. Plant the large bulbs as 

 early in September as available and cover 5 inches deep 

 with rich sandy soil. They begin growing immediately 

 and produce bunches of showy Crocus-like blooms which 

 in spring are followed by large rich green foliage. 

 Auttimnale. This flowers through October when the 

 showy lavender blooms give a splendid effect in the 

 garden. Fine for beds, rock garden, and much prized 

 for growing in saucers without water. After flowering 

 indoors plant the bulbs in the garden. 40c each; 

 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00. 

 Bornmuellerei. The most showy of them all, bloom- 

 ing during the early fall. Long-tubed hlac-lavender 

 blooms of splendid size. 50c each; 3 for SI. 35; 

 12 for $5.00. 



Colchicum autumnale 



The bulbs offered on these 

 two pages should all be 

 planted as soon as available 

 during the summer and 

 autumn. We therefore sug- 

 gest that you order NOW so 

 that they may be shipped to 

 you promptly upon receipt. 



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Crocus sativus 



The Beautiful and Rare 

 Fall-Flowering Crocus A 



Few gardeners are acquainted with the charming fall-flowering Crocus. 

 Order now for September planting to secure a showy display of blooms during 

 the coming fall. They are highly valued for rock garden planting. 

 Sativus (Saffron Crocus). A very popular species with large purple-lilac 



flowers gracefully feathered with violet. Has brilliant orange-red anthers 



that add considerably to its beauty. It also has a pleasing fragrance. 3 for 



15c; 12 for 50c; 100 for S3. 50. 

 Speciosus. Graceful blooms of the same shape as the spring Crocus but 



blooming in the fall. Bright violet-blue with brilliant orange-red anthers 



and yellow throat. Very showy. Well suited to growing in pans indoors. 



3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.50. 

 Zonatus. The elegant blooms are a pleasing rosy lilac enhanced by a yellow 



center surrounded by a bright orange zone. A truly lovely and graceful 



species. Also suited to growing indoors in pans or pots. 3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 



100 for $3.50. 



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