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Carl Purdy, Ukiaii, California 
sent out by anyone in America. This may not be true of every item, for in grow¬ 
ing over 700 items some may fail to grow to expectations, but I think that it is 
true of by far the larger number. 
Errors of any sort are carefully corrected. Do not complain to your friends 
if something seems wrong, but come straight to me. 
If upon receipt of a shipment there are any shortages, please do not make 
complaint for at least four days. In the rush times our office cannot keep pace 
with shipments and credits and explanations may be delayed a mail or two. 
“GOOD WILD is the disposition of the pleased customer to return to the place 
where he has been well treated.”— U. S. Supreme Court. 
TO THOSE WHO WOULD VISIT MY GARDENS 
My gardens are nine miles from Ukiah, part of the distance over a steep 
mountain grade, but a road that will give no concern to anyone used to moun¬ 
tain roads. Visitors are always welcome, but it is requested that you telephone 
before leaving Ukiah, so that someone will be on hand to attend you. 
SECTION I 
Californian and West American Bulbs 
and Plants 
HARDINESS IN THE EAST AND FAR NORTH 
Brodiaeas are unquestionably hardy throughout above regions. 
Camassias are not only perfectly hardy, but of very easy culture at all points. 
Once planted they continue fine for years. 
Calochortus. Section 1 and Section 2 are all perfectly hardy as is attested by 
many letters from widely separated points. They are especially good in rock 
gardens and at Poughkeepsie flowered year after year. 
From New Brunswick: “I never saw anything like Calochortus amabilis to 
bloom.” From Ithaca, N. Y.: “Amabilis does well in this climate.” From Ohio: 
“Amabilis bloomed for six weeks and is most satisfactory.” From Detroit: 
“Albus has been fine for years.” From Bronxville, N. Y.: “Lilacinus does well 
here.” 
Of section 3, the Mariposa Tulips, too much cannot be said. The hardiest are 
Venustus oculatus, Citrinus, Vesta and Eurycarpus. 
Some have had excellent success with Mariposa Tulips while some have 
failed. In the cold frame they are easy, and with a leaf covering there is very 
good chance to succeed. 
An article in Horticulture (Boston) of August 1st, from a lady in Connecticut, 
tells of almost perfect success with all of these groups this year and with no 
particular care and no protection. 
Fritillarias are perfectly hardy and have done well in Wisconsin. 
Erythroniums are perfectly hardy anywhere, and nearly every one has been 
able to flower and to establish them well. Some have had remarkable success 
and from such distant points as Washington, D. C., Montreal, Minneapolis, and 
Ohio. 
They are a great acquisition to Eastern gardens. 
Western Lilies are all hardy anywhere in the East. Some are quite easy to 
grow, others need much care in planting, and failures are not due to coldness 
of the climate but failure to suit that particular lily, and that can be said as to 
lilies from any place in the world. 
Lewisias are perfectly hardy. But a gritty soil and perfect drainage cannot 
be too much emphasized in giving their cultural requirements. 
Western Lady Slippers are perfectly hardy, but all Lady Slippers are partic¬ 
ular as to their soils. 
Western Trilliums are absolutely hardy and will succeed where Eastern 
species will. 
