Burpee’s Flowering Bulbs 
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Calochortus 
Lovely bulbous plants flowering in late spring. These are best described under 
their separate groups: Mariposa and Globe Tulips. 
Mariposa or Butterfly Tulips 
The word Mariposa means butterfly in Spanish and is a fitting name for these 
gorgeously colored flowers with their butterfly-wing-like spotted petals. Flowers 
are cup-shaped and of delicate colors, many marked with dots and pencilings, 
and as exquisitely lovely as an orchid. Plant bulbs 2^2 to 3 in. deep and protect 
during cold weather. 
9382 Clavatus One of the largest; blooms which are shaped like a bowl 
are rich golden yellow, without markings. 3 for 35^; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
9384 Luteus Lemon-yellow which occasionally comes white, finely penciled 
and marked on the inside. 
9386 Splendens Clear, unspotted lavender with often as many as thirty 
flowers to a stem and is one of the prettiest. 
9388 Venustus A wide range of colors from white to purple, all marked, 
penciled, and spotted. This will give unusual color to your garden. 
Any of the above except where noted: 
3 for 30£; 12 for 90£; 100 for $6.25. 
9389 Mixed Colors All the above and many other gorgeously colored 
varieties in a fine assortment, all blended in the proper proportion for a colorful 
show. 3 for 25^; 12 for 75ef; 100 for $5.25. 
Mariposa 1 ulips 
Globe Tulips 
Often referred to as Fairy Lanterns because of the shape of the flower and the way 
it droops on the stem. Plants are of branching habit and bear 5 to 25 flowers per 
stem in a season. The inside of the petals is hairy. Exquisitely tinted and borne 
on long, slender, leaf-wrapped stems. They are natives of woodlands, so should 
be planted in any friable soil mixed with plenty of leaf-mold. They like some 
shade but not full shade. Fine subjects to naturalize in the rock garden or in 
shaded woods, but they must have perfect drainage. Plant bulbs 3 to 4 in. deep, 
and 3 to 6 in. apart. A surface covering of several inches of leaves, after planting, 
should be given. Hardy almost everywhere; in very cold sections, provide pro¬ 
tection over the winter. 
9376 Albus White with some bronze and pinkish tingeing. A stylish flower of 
real beauty. 18 to 30 in. 3 for 30^; 12 for 90£; 100 for $6.25. 
9377 Amabilis Bright canary yellow, a popular color and one that blends 
nicely with any other. Up to 15 in. high. 3 for 30£; 12 for 90^; 100 for $6.25. 
9378 AmoenilS Soft rose-pink. The softer colors and shades are very 
enchanting, and should be grown by all. 8 to 16 in. 3 for 30£; 12 for 90^; 
100 for $6.25. 
Erythronium (Dog’s Tooth Violet) 
9089 Mixed, All Sorts Beautiful little plants, 6 to 7 in. high, particularly 
suited for woodlands, shaded corners or crevices of the rockery. Colors come in 
delicate tints of white, pink, cream, bright yellow and rose. Bloom in early April. 
Plant bulbs upright as soon as received, in moist soil, 3 in. apart and 2 in. deep. 
A surface covering of 4 to 6 in. of half-rotted leaves should be given after planting. 
3 for 25£; 12 for 75^; 100 for $5.50. 
Fritillaria 
Protect from severe cold. Plant bulbs 2 in. deep and 5 in. apart. 
8925 Meleagris Mixed The quite large, bell-shaped blooms are curiously 
marked in contrasting colors. Perfectly hardy, doing best in semi-shade. 12 for 60?!; 
100 for $4.00. 
9090 ReCUrva Orange-scarlet lily-like flowers often called “ Red Bells.” Plants 
grow 1J4 to 2 ft. high, bloom early, and prefer partial shade and light, loose, well- 
drained soil fairly rich in leafmold. 3 for 50^; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
IxiaS (Corn Lilies) 
9091 Mixed Beautiful little winter-flowering plants of easy culture, about 1 ft. 
high. Long, slender, graceful spikes of blooms in shades of yellow, white, pink, scarlet 
and crimson, the center always differing in color from the outer parts. The effect is 
very striking. 12 bulbs should be planted in a 6 in. bulb pan, in light, rich soil. 
Cover bulbs 1 in. Outside, plant 3 in. deep and 2 in. apart. 12 for 50?!; 100 for $3.50. 
Erythronium 
Fritillaria Meleagris 
Special Collection Offers 
Four Gorgeously Colored Mariposa Tulips 
All four named varieties listed above. 
9821— 12 Bulbs . .( 3 of each, value $1.25) for $ 1.00 
9822— 24 Bulbs .. .. ( 6 of each, value 1.93) for 1.65 
9823— 48 Bulbs .(12 of each, value 3.85) for 2.90 
9824— 100 Bulbs .(25 of each, value 6.69) for 5.00 
Special Collection Offers 
Three Beautiful Globe Tulips 
All three named varieties listed above. 
9690— IS Bulbs .( 6 of each, value $1.35) $1.20 
9691— 36 Bulbs .(12 of each, value 2.70) 2.25 
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