ASCLEPIAS or BUTTERFLY FLOWER 
Asclepias Tuberosa—Showy flower clusters, usu¬ 
ally of brilliant flaming orange, but varying 
in occasional plants from pale primrose yel¬ 
low, through gold, to pure orange scarlet. The 
Butterfly Flowers are among the finest of 
fully hardy tuberous plants, wonderfully effec¬ 
tive in the perennial border; and as intei’est 
grows in them, named color forms will likely 
appear. Seed saved from strain shov/ing full 
color range. Pkt. 20c; special pkg. 50c; 14 
oz. $1.25. 
Asclepias Pulchra—Clusters of flowers that may 
vary from soft flesh pink to ruby crimson. A 
sturdy and likeable three-foot plant for the 
hardy border. Pkt. 15c; special pkg. 35c. 
MARIPOSA LILY 
The Mariposa Lily, called also Butterfly Tulip, 
is botanically Calochortus. No bulb gives more 
charming flowers, and it should be more widely 
known. Hardy, and comes well from seed. 
Calochortus Clavatus (b)—The Golden Bowl. 
Flowers 5 to 6 inches across, deep golden 
yellow, sometimes with bronze or olive brown 
shadings. Robust. Pkt. 25c; special pkg. 60c. 
Calochortus Nuttalli—Sego Lily. Splendid large 
white flowers, tinged with lilac. Varies often 
to blue, pink or cream. The easiest species. 
Pkt. 20c; special pkg. 50c. 
Calochortus Vesta—Showy and variable, running 
from palest lilac, through rose, to purple, 
often painted with maroon. Pkt. 25c; special 
pkg. 60c. 
Calochortus Splendens—Clear lavender. Pkt. 20c. 
Calochortus Amabilis—Translucent globes, like 
little lanterns, sway from graceful stems. A 
delight. Pkt. 25c; special pkg. 60c. 
Calochortus Albus Rubellus—The Fairy Lan¬ 
tern. Sprays of dainty globe shaped flowers; 
white, deeply tinged with luminous pink. Pkt. 
25c; special pkg. 60c. 
Calochortus El Dorado—A marvelous hybrid 
strain, varying from white, through lilac, to 
purple, and from pink to deep claret. Scarcely 
two will be alike. Pkt. 25c; special pkg. 60c. 
Calochortus V. Citrinus (b)—Lemon yellow 
flowers with dark maroon blotch on each petal. 
A gem for cutting. Pkt. 25c; special pkg. 60c. 
Calochortus Nitidus—Huge silken flowers on 12- 
inch stems, snowy white or with overtone of 
palest lilac contrasting with base of black pur¬ 
ple. Pkt. 20c; special pkg. 50c; V& oz. 90c. 
Calochortus Mixed—Saved from a wonderful col¬ 
lection of species, and will show about all 
the varied hues possible in this flower. Pkt. 
15c; special pkg. 35c; 14 oz. $1.00. 
Offer 14A4—One pkt. each of the above for $1.75. 
ERYTHRINA CRISTI-GALLI 
Magnificent spikes of rose scarlet, on attrac¬ 
tive bush-like plants. Often flowers first year, 
and roots may be wintered in sand in the cellar. 
Large seeds, 5 for 25c; 25 for $1.00. 
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