BRODIAEAS 



Brodiseas are a race of hardy bulb- 

 ous plants and especially adapted to 

 woodlands, hillsides or crevices in rocks, 

 and for naturalization. The grass-like 

 leaves are produced at the base, while 

 the flowering stems are naked and pro- 

 duce cither a head or an umbel of very 

 pretty flowers of waxy texture and great 

 keeping qualities. The bulbs are small, 

 ripen hard and can be sent dry to any 

 part of the world by post. 



Culture of Brodiceas 



In beds or boxes, treat exactly as 

 Calochorti (see page 7). 



They are especially fine for natur- 

 alization, and for that purpose can be 

 stuck in singly or in groups at a depth 

 of 2 inches, making the holes with a 

 dibble or trowel. They are most happy 

 in rich mold in the crevices of natural 

 rock or in rockwork, and in such situations can be planted very closely. _ Perhaps the 

 best soil is a sandy loam, but they are not particular. A moderately light and well- 

 drained soil, either sandy, gritty, or a sandy clay or garden loam is good. Plant not 

 later than December. 



A grouo of Brodiaeas 

 1, B. Ixioides; 2, B. cipitata; 3, B. Candida; 

 4, B. volubilis, or Twining 



SECTION I. Flowers in Umbels 



Candida. The flowers of a very delicate light lilac; fine. 5 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz. 

 Laxa. Similar, with deep blue flowers, very many in the umbel. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. 



per doz. . 

 Peduncularis. The flowers with very long stems and pure white. This will thrive in 



loam or gravel on the border of a shallow stream or in the bed if the water is not 



over 2 inches deep. 4 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz. 

 Lactea. Flowers white, banded green; pretty. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz. 

 Ixioides splendens. Fine, pale yellow flowers. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz. 



SECTION II. Flowers in Umbels, Few and Very Waxy and Lasting 

 California. The largest Broditca. Stems 2 feet high; flowers pinkish. A fine plant. 



3 cts each, 30 cts. per doz. 

 Grandiflora. Flowers large and deep lustrous purple 2 cts each 20 cts per doz. 

 Stellaris. A dwarf sort forming a starry circle of purple flowers; white centered. 3 cts. 



each, 30 cts. per doz. 



