CLIBRANS, Importers and Growers of Flower Bulbs, 
CALOCHORTUS. 
( Californian Butterfly Tulip or Mariposa Lily). 
, . Thl ® ? ro "P contains some of our gayest and most beautiful bulbs and, is one of California’s most beautiful genera. The flowers are 
pr. duced in June and July, and resemble a Tulip somewhat in shape, the brilliant colours ranging through various shades of white, lilac 
“ e', nS0 !’; y ellow . some being wonderfully spotted and veined, and edged or tipped with gold. They succeed well when grown in 
Hght sandy soil 6 pr ° teCted from excess of moisture in Winter if grown in the open ground. Plant outdoors in a sunny position in a 
Mixed, first-class bulbs consisting of all the best varieties, 2/6perdoz., 3d. each. 
CAMASSIA ESCULENTA (Quamash or Camass Root). 
A showy hardy border plant, closely allied to Scillas, with large handsome spikes of dark blue flowers, blooming in Julv and August : 
fine for massing, any light soil suits them. 6d. per doz. ; 3/6 per 100. 
CANNAS (Gladiolus-Flowered.) 
1 ■ Th ?u s g‘ lces resem “, e Gladioli, and their brilliant colours show grandly against the tropical-like foliage ; they bloom continuously 
during the bummer. I ie foliage is broad and massive, and comprises various shades of rich green, glaucous and chocolate-crimson 
8 lvln S a beautiful and tropical aspect to pleasure grounds. When planted in groups on lawns or in the centre of beds — in warm 
or sheltered situations— they form most effective objects during the summer months. They are also fine for conservatory decoration 
Ca ? j a ' ld flow ® r mg dunng the Winter. Cannas are entirely free from insects and disease. After flowering they may 
be treated similarly to Gladioli and Dahlia tubers. 3 3 
Twelve in 12 Fine Varieties, our selection, for 9 /- and 12 /-. 
Ordinary Varieties, our selection, 4 /-, 6/- and 9 /- per dozen. 
Fur list of sorts see Indoor riant Catalogue , post free on application . 
Our Collection is thoroughly up to date ; each year we add the Finest Novelties by all the best Raisers. 
CHRISTMAS ROSE (Helleborus). 
A well-known favourite hardy herbaceous plant, producing its beautiful pure white flowers at Christmas and during the winter 
“°“* hs . wh ^ n flo ' ver ;j ? re u r 7 !f ar , ce ' rhe >' S row wel1 in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a moist, shady situation. With the assis- 
tance of a few hand-lights, bell glasses, or squares of glass, at the flowering season the blooms can be kept clean and beautiful They 
may also be grown in pots, andjflowerednn a jcold greenhouse or frame. ' y 
Each. — s. d. I Each s d 
Niger Angustifolius. This variety is probably the finest | Niger Maximus (A/tifoHus) (Miss Hope’s variety) another 
of all for garden decoration, large pure white flowers splendid pure white variety of Niger much superior 
freely produced i/6 to 2 6 | to the type ... ... ... \/ 6 to 2 6 
For complete collection of Helleborus see Catalogue of Herbaceous Plants . 
COLCHICUM (“ Meadow Saffron)' ) 
The pretty great Crocus-like flowers carpet the ground during the 
shortening days of Autumn, when the brightness of the Summer flowers 
is on the wane, and make grand subjects for naturalising in grass, &c. 
They are very hardy, and any ordinary soil suits them. Plant the corms 
about 3 inch s deep early in Autumn. Orders for these should be sent us 
early, so that they may be forwarded before they come into flower. 
Autumnale, Finest Mixed ... per ioo, 14/-; per dozen, 2/- 
CROWN IMPERIALS. 
( Fritillaria Imperialis.) 
Majestic hardy early-blooming border plants with a crowning whorl 
of beautiful drooping ^bell-shaped flowers. They are suitable either for 
mixed borders or the front of shrubberies, but wherever planted should 
have a sunny situation where they can be left undisturbed for years. 
They succeed well in any good, light, well-drained garden soil. For pot 
culture one bulb should be placed in a 6-inch pot, and grown on in a low 
temperature. Fresh manure of any kind is very injurious. 
Mixed Colours, extra fine, per doz., 3/ - ; each, 4d. 
CYCLAMEN. 
CROWN IMPERIALS. 
The corms of Cyclamen Persicum we offer are our own raising from 
seeds saved from the finest large-flowered varieties in cultivation. The 
blooms are of enormous size, thrown well above the foliage, and are of the 
brightest and most diversified shades of colour possible. For profuseness 
of bloom, combined with robust growth, this strain is unrivalled. The 
corms should be potted in August or September. The best compost is a 
mixture of good loam, leaf mould, sandy peat, and well-rotted manure 
Water should be given sparingly until the growth has commenced, after 
which it should be given more liberally. Weak liquid manure may be 
occasionally applied, but in doubtful cases it is best to reserve it until the 
flower buds make their appearance. 
Persicum (gigantemn strain ), young plants in 3 in. pots, from April to 
July, 2/6 doz. ; 18/- per 100. 
larger bulbs, in 5 in. pots, 6/- and 9/- per doz. 
in Autumn, plants in burls and bloom, very fine, 12/-, 18/- and 
24/- per doz. v 
Choice Mixed Seed, 1/6 and 2/6 per packet. 
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