PURDY'S CALIFORNIA BULBS AND PLANTS 21 
ffinothera the fine Evening Primrose of our semi-desert region 
Beautiful Hardy Plants for 
California 
One of the most interesting branches of my garden worl< is in testing our wild per- 
ennial plants in cultivation, and in endeavoring to naturalize them. Here in California 
we see them living through our hot, dry summers, flowering wonderfully in their season, 
and fully maintaining themselves without care. Why not use such material to l^righten 
a large part of our gardens and reserve the more intimate portions lor llowcrs which 
require care and water. I believe that this can be done, and I have facihtifs lor testing 
it out in many places and under varying conditions. There is a wealth ol line material, 
and the California problem is to ascertain which of many sorts can be readily established 
in ordinary surroundings and just how to do it. 1 am glad to report a material degree 
of success. 
ACT.EA spicata rubra is a lovely plant related to the W'ood Anemones. The red 
berries are \ ery brilliant but poisonous. 25 cts. each. 
ANEMONE occidentale is an Alpine Anemone with feathery foliage and large 
white flowers. 30 cts. each, 
AQUILEGIA, or COLUMBINE. California has two short-spurred native species of 
great beauty. The common red-flowered sort, growing throughout the state, is Truncata. 
It is hardy, and if watered the first year, can be naturalized in woodlands and makes 
a fine garden plant. 
