12 CARL PURDY, URIAH, CALIFORNIA 
beauty of thousands dotted among low ferns and wood plants 
Violets years ago on the shady side of her hotise, and it has maintained itself since and 
flowered beautifully every year without care. 
In a shaded spot in one Berkeley garden, in the natural soil, a fine colony (lowers 
yearly to the delight of its owner. 
Dog's-tooth Violet, Californicum 
Flowers cream-colored, often with four or five on the stem. I^eaves richl>' mottled. 
Easy to grow, and a large colony is a beautiful sight. Large bulbs, 3 cts. each, 30 cts. 
per doz., $2 per 100; smaller bulbs cheaper. 
Hartwegii 
As pretty as Californicum, with more yellow in the (lower, and each (lower on a sep- 
arate stalls:. Very early, and stands much heat. Good for pots. Large bull)s, 3 cts. 
each, 30 cts. [jcr doz., ^2 per 100; smaller ljulbs cheaper. 
Hendersonii 
Like Californicum, but the flowers are a lovely light purple, with the centers a deep 
maroon, almost black. Most striking. 4 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. 
