PRICE LIS T OF C y\ L 1 l< O R N I A N BULBS 
CULTURE 
Brodiaeas are moderately liardy in c\'en the coldest parts of the United 
States, and at the most would dcniand a covering of leaves. 
They are especially line l"v naluralizalion in open woods, on hill 
slopes, and the rougiuT llu- ht'llcr, and llu'_\- are most happy in the rich 
ligdit soil in the cre\-iees ol' rock oi- on mckwork where they can be planted 
very closely. 
They should be planted in the fall not later tlian the last of October 
in cold regions or by January 1st on the Pacihc slope. Plant at a depth of 
from two to two and a half inches, and two inches apart is ample. 
While in California and the Northwest they are found in a great variety 
of soils it will be found that excepting a few varieties which will be noted 
a moderately light and well drained soil, either gritty, or a sandy or clay loam 
will suit all. This treatment will give success, but where other soil is either 
preferable or allowable I will so note. 
SECTION I 
Candida. The flowers are large, of a very delicate light lilac, and are 
very handsome. See halftone. 5c each; 50c per dozen. 
B. laxa. This pretty plant has a stout stem, bearing a loose umbel of 
blue flowers — as many as 60 very lasting flowers. 2c each; 20c per dozen. 
Bridgessii. Very fine, in reddish purple. 3c each; 25c per dozen. 
Peduncularis. Immense umbels as much as two feet across, with porce- 
lain white flowers. It grows well in wet places, especially in light soils 
along stream courses. 3c each; 25c per dozen. 
Lactea. Close umbels of white flowers banded green. Pretty; like a 
small Star of Bethlehem. 2c each; 20c per dozen. 
Ixioides, var. Splendens. A most charming i)lant with yellow flowers. 
3c each; 25c per dozen. 
SECTION II 
All of these will thrive in heavy soils even in sticky adobe. 
Californica. The largest of the section. Stems one to two feet high with 
large, pinkish, purple flowers. 
Flowers in loose imibels and of a thick waxy texture. A'erj' lasting. 
Grandiflora. Large, deep purple flowers. 2c each; 20c ])er dozen. 
Stellaris. /\ beautiful dwarfish plant, with Ijright ])urple flowers with 
white centers. 3c each; 25c i)er dozen. 
Terrestris. In this the stems rise hardly above the ground and form a 
cluster of pale purple flowers. 3c each; 25c per dozen. 
SECTION III— CALIFORNIA HYACINTHS 
Capitata. Violet flowers in close heads on slender stems, two feet (jr 
m(M"e in hei.ght. A gritty soil, rich in leaf mold, best suits iheni. 
3c each; 25c per dozen. 
Sl'CTlOX IV 
B. coccinea (The Floral Firecracker). A wonderfully striking plant, 
with tubular flowers from one to one and one-half inches long, pendent 
in umbels, crimson, tipped with pea-green. The name is most apt. Among 
ferns or on rockwork the effect of a mass is very flnc. The Floral Fire- 
cracker delights in a loose, well-drained soil, in a shady place, and with 
some leaf mold. 5c each; 50c i)er dozen. 
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