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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY. 



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Better known as Butterfly Tulips, Star Tulips, 

 California Lily or Mariposa Lily ; inhabiting the 

 western slopes of the Sierras. The species are 

 highly esteemed by the natives on account of the 

 natural beauty and charming diversity of the 

 several types; our illustration does them but scant 

 justice. They have long been a subject of fervent 

 eulogy by tourists among the Rockies, and it is 

 largely due to those travelers that their introduc- 

 tion to general notice and popular favor is due. 

 The Calochortus 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, and by reason of their novel grace, varied forms 

 and tints of exquisite colors, are a source of never-ending 

 pleasure to all. The foliage is extremely 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 ; no fertilizing 

 matter should be used. Do not water continually; soak thoroughly, and withhold as long as the soil remains barely moist. 

 After the blooming period, the bulbs may be taken up and stored in a dry place, secure from frost. We have made the 

 prices very low and anticipate a large demand for the bulbs. Please give us, at least, a small trial order. 



THE ABOVE ILLUSTRATION SHOWS DIFFERENT TYPES 

 OF CALOCHORTUS. 



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. — We now offer this showy and 

 distinct variety for the first time; glorious flowers; white 

 ground inside, with striking eye-like spots, richly colored red- 

 dish brown outside, 6 cts. each ; 3 for 15 cts. 



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. 



CALOCHORTUS, BELL-SHAPED. 



The habit of this type is strikingly elegant, consisting of 

 slender, drooping stems, bearing many flowers, bell-shaped 

 and globular; the outside petals are winged, so that the 

 flowers remind one of butterflies. 



Albus (Fairy Bell). — 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. 



We were fortunate in receiving from our collector in the 

 mountains fronting on California an entirely new variety of 

 Calochortus. You know how Calochortus Pulchellus reminds 

 one of a golden butterfly; imagine the same in satiny rose- 

 pink and you have Calochortus Amoenus ; it is lovely beyond 

 description, and we consider it the highest type of Calo- 

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

 any other variety of Calochortus. For cultural directions see 

 above. Price 10 cts. each; 2 for 15 cts.; 5 for 33 cts. 



CALOCHORTUS, ALL VARIETIES MIXED. 



This is a very carefully made up mixture, which includes 

 many choice and standard sorts; in fact, we consider it the 

 best and richest collection of these beautiful and rare flowers 

 vet sent out, and the most for the money ever offered. Price, 

 6 for 10 cts.; 12 for 20 cts.; 25 for 40 cts.; 50 for 75 cts.; 100 

 for $1.50. 



Special Offer. — For 25 cents we will send one bulb each of Erect- Flowering Calochortus, one of Bell-Shaped Droop- 

 ing Calochortus, and one Calochortus Amoenus, 5 bulbs in all. This will give you a collection of all the named varieties 

 that we offer ; just sufficient to fill one pot. 



The Prices given include tfte Postage, wliicli we pay. 



