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L r S T OF C A L T 1^^ O R N T A N BULBS 
Nuttallii. An exquisitely lovely, white-Mowered plant, from the arid 
portions of the Great Basin. In purity of color and daintiness of marking 
it is notable. (See page 11.) 5c each; 50c per dozen. " 
Gunnissonii. The Colorado Mariposa Tulip. An exquisitely beautiful 
species with white flowers banded with green hairs at base and often with 
color markings. Very hardy. 6c each; 60c per dozen. 
Leichtlinii. A subalpine form of the latter, growing to an altitude of 
9,000 feet in the Sierra Nevadas; a slender plant with smoky white flowers, 
prettily marked and quite pretty. It should be perfectly hardy in cold 
regions. 5c each; 50c per dozen. 
Macrocarpus. Unique in the shape of the flowers, which have long, 
narrow-pointed petals of a pale silvery lilac, with bands of green down 
the back. 6c each; 60c per dozen. 
Catalinae. A superb thing in lilac, with almost black spot at base; re- 
sembles the Butterfly Tulips. (See next page.) 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. 
Nitidus. A most unique and lovely plant midway between the Mariposa 
Tulips and the Star Tulips. It is a native of the Northwestern regions, 
where it grows in cold, wet spots, and endures great cold. Strong grow- 
ing, with from five to ten blossoms in an umbel. The flowers are large 
and white, with an indigo blotch in the center of each petal. Covered 
inside with silky hairs. 3c each; 25c per dozen. 
CAMASSIAS 
A class of hardy bulbous plants of sturdy growth, hardy in any 
climate, and succeeding best in moist, clayey soils. Many long, glossy 
leaves grow from the base, much as in the hyacinth, while the tall, stout 
stems produce a large number of handsome lily-like flowers in long 
succession. 
The Camassias are desirable for any ordinary garden, where they will 
establish themselves and thrive for years without further care. To those 
wishing plants to naturalize about ponds, in damp grassy spots, or by 
stream sides, Camassias are invaluable. They are quite able to maintain 
themselves among grasses and hedges; their fine flowers are peculiarly 
fitting to such surroundings. 
CULTURE IN THE EAST 
Mr. F. W. Barclay in "Country Life in America," of November, 1903, 
says: "I have tried C. Cusickii, C. esculenta, and C. Leichtlinii, (in 
Pennsylvania), all of which are hardy and will continue to live and do well 
in any good loam." 
In the same magazine, E. O. Orpet, a well-known Massachusetts gar- 
dener, writes: "Camassias are easily treated here, and are most valuable 
early summer bulbs. All three are easily cultivated in any soil except 
where too much moisture is present. 
_ Esculenta. A much finer strain than the ordinary ones sold by the 
Dutch growers. Tall, a deep purple. 2c each; 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 
L^^'^'^tli'^"- A strong-growing plant with large cream-colored flowers. 
When well grown, a beautiful thing. I have had it four feet high with 
120 flowers. Splendid for naturalization. 7c each; 60c per dozen. 
Cusickii. This is a giant among Caniassias, with great leaves and a 
many-flowered stem, three or four feet high, with blue flowers. 
10c each; $1.00 per dozen. 
Superb Seedlings of Camassia Leichtlinii in either white and shades or 
blue and purple. These are superb things and I have no better Aalue to 
offer til the Eastern grower, 7 cts. each; 60 cents per doz. for xcvy large 
bulbs. Do not fail to try them. 
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