SPECIALLY- GROWN CALIFORNIA BULBS 
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True Mariposa, or Butterfly Tulips 
L-nlil one h|is sc-un a good collection of Ihcse |,lanls, he lias no idea h 
ich nam 
ea,, ,„ the variation ,.f one llower. All M ari posas are simply forms of C.,l.„ l,orl,<s vnn.slu. 
, ^^-ell-marked strains, all with the slender Krace of stem I.elonKinj; to tlic- 
spec 
C'tip-shaped flowers, one to many on a stem, wonderfully 
narked 
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dots and penalin«.s ,n rich colors, are characteristics. Vet each "strain carries out ihe plan 
variaMUtv^f'u^u;'.''^ -'' '-'^ -'"-'-f^" 
Mariposa is simply the Spanish word for butterlly, and because the eves and markings of 
the (lowers are so much like those on a Initterllv's win^-s It is a musical word "iven to a 
county and to a town in California, and we woi uirdlv like to f,dve il up for i?s Fn-lisi, 
cquivalenL. ' t, i . :,u. n 
Roseus and Eldorado Strains 
Of the six strains, two <lo better in liKht san<ly .soils, and prefer lisht shades. t)ne of 
these IS Rosens Its petals are broad, insule creamy white, sulTuse.l with pale lilac. There is 
a rose-colored blotch at the ape.x of the petals, a richly marked eve in the middle, while the 
base IS hairy and beautifully tinted. 'I'he back of the petal is akso richlv colored with car- 
mine. U IS a very line iilant. M y charRcs for t hese a re wts each orio'cis oer dox 
The plants of the I^ldorado strain are very vi.orous^nd ^;row 'f^n^" .X^i l^^.U; the 
l owers are simply marvelous m their many clors, and are not exceeded in this bv anv other 
llower under the hybridizer s care. .Scarcely two are alike, and the colors ranne'from white 
into a I shades of lilac and deep purple, all shades of reddish purple, pink and salmon and 
rich, deep reds. 
'i'he markings and rich colors are so numerous and so variable as to be indescribable 
Some few have a golden or a red blotch near the apex of the ijctal; all have a richlv marke<i 
eye in various patterns, and all are beautifully marked and penciled at the base. ' Thev all 
grow together, and a hundred bulbs give a wonderful studv in color, affording endless 
surprises from the same bed. 
There is no bel;ter investment for the llower-lover than a quantitv of these bulbs, in 
addition to the general cultural directions, I would say that this strain likes some shade 
and a very porous soil. Avoid heavy soils. 1 either self a general mixt u re at 4 cts each, 40 
cts. per doz., or $3 per 100, with second size at S2 per 100; or 1 sell selected shades in colors 
at 6 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., or SS4.50 per 100. 
Vesta and Purpurescens 
These Mariposa Tulii)s like full sun and will grow best in heavv soils. Vesta, a species 
of my own, found on heavy clay soils, is the best grower of all Calochorti and will succeed 
in almost any ordinary soil. It is a most sujierb thing, with great .i- to s-inch (lowers, borne 
on long, seiiarate stalks: \-er\- numerous. 
The color is while: (lushed with lilac or rosy purple, red at center, and purple on backs 
of petals. 1 think this the best ol all Calochorti. Reports from Kuro|)ean growers put it in 
the first rank. 'I'he (me i)hotograph shown on page to <loes it no more than justice I have 
very large bulbs at 10 cts. each, or Si per doz.; good bulbs at 7 cts. each, or 00 cts. tier doz.. 
and small bulbs to naturalize at $2 ])er 100. 
Rather similar is purpurescens. I n this the (lowers ma\' be ; inches in diameter cre:imy 
white inside half-way, with |iurplish cenler, all over purj.le outside. Thev have no rosj- 
colored blotch, but lia\-e the usual eye. and are of great beaut.w The plant is "a strong grower, 
native to heavy soils, and is a most lovely \ariety'. .\lv [irice'for bulbs of these is s cts. each! 
or 40 cts. per doz. 
Oculatus, Citrinus and Luteus 
^ ^^'i'hese^ are most s^at isfact or.v (lowers. Oculatus is almost as \-aried as ITdorado. but in 
\-ery de'licate. 1 hax'e had (lie (lower's .| inches across'^The plai'iVVs' a'^^'ooi'l ''nnver'^ '^"^ 
Citnnus differs only in (he color. The (lowers are dee|,. rich velh.w. wdth almost black 
eye. Il is most excelh-nl, and is in great demand where best known. Oculatus and Citrinus 
cost cts. each, per .loz.. or ,S„> per 100. 
Like these two, in e\\Ty wa\' but markings, is Luteus. The color is a Inirdv. clear vellow 
ami the usual eye is replaced by delicate peiicilings. I'rice the same as of the other two. 
I'erhaiis a collection of some of all these loveh' .Mariposa Tulips will besl suit some and 
lor them I have: (irst. a general mixdire of .\laripos:i Tulijis at cts. per ,loz.. .S2 |.er'ioo- 
^ Mariposa Tulips arc So remarkable in some ways that the following from Bailev mav 
l5e interesting: "They are native from British Columbia and Nebraska south to M'exic.; 
While general characteristics are iin mistakabi v t he same, the dilTcrent varieties have the 
most v;irial)le tastes as to soil, exposure :ind clim:ite. 'I'he Color.ado desert anil the summits 
of the Sierr:i .\evadas, the he:ivv clays of Californi,i vallevs, the volcanic :ish .,f Oregon, 
each h.is Us own re|)resen ti ve of this beautiful tribe. But, diverse as are their natural h:il)ils, 
one soil will answer the needs of all." 
