Mariposa Tulips ( Calochortus) 
Calochortus—Mariposa Tulips 
“Mariposa” means butterfly in Spanish and is applied to these Tulips because 
the eyes and markings on the gorgeously colored flowers are so much like those 
on the wings of a butterfly. Flowers are cup-shaped and of wonderful colors 
many marked with dots and pencilings. May and June. Plant bulbs I'A to 3 in. 
deep and 3 to 6 in. apart. In cold sections provide protection over the winter. 
9382 Cl^VfltllS The bowl-shaped blooms, often over 4 in. across, are rich, 
deep golden yellow without markings. 3 for 35^; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
9384 LuteilS Lemon-yellow to cream and white, finely penciled and marked. 
9386 Splendens Clear, unspotted lavender; one of the prettiest. 
9388 VenustllS Lilac to purple; all are marked, penciled, and spotted. 
9389 Mixed Colors All the above and many other gorgeous varieties. 
Any of the above, except where noted: 3 for 25*/; 12 for 70?!; 100 for $5.00. 
Special Collection Offers of the above named 
Four Corgeously Colored Mariposa Tulips 
9821— 12 Bulbs for $0.90 
(3 of each variety, value $1.10) 
9822— 24 Bulbs for $1.40 
(6 of each variety, value $1.63) 
9823— 48 Bulbs for $2.75 
(12 of each variety, value $3.25) 
9824— 100 Bulbs for $4.85 
(25 of each variety, value $5.75) 
Calochortus—Globe Tulips 
Often referred to as Fairy Lanterns; the shape of the flowers and the way they 
hang on the stem suggest the name. Plants are much branched and bear quite 
a number of exquisitely tinted flowers on long, slender, leaf-wrapped stems. 
Globe Tulips 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 2>? to 3 in. deep, and 3 to 6 in. apart. In cold 
sections, give bed a surface covering of several inches of straw or strawy manure 
after the ground has become frozen. May and June. 
9376 Albus White with some bronze and pinkish tinging. 18 to 30 in. 
9377 AmabillS Bright canary yellow, a popular color. Up to 15 in. high. 
9378 AmoenUS A delightful shade of soft rose-pink. 8 to 16 in. 
Any of the above Globe Tulips: 3 for 25?/; 12 for 85?!; 100 for $6.00. 
Special Collection Offers 
Tbe Three Beautiful Globe Tulips listed above 
9690—18 Bulbs for $1.0019691—36 Bulbs for $1.85 
(6 of each variety, value $1.28) ' (12 of each variety, value $2.55) 
Erythronium 
(Dog's Tooth Violet ) 
9089 Mixed, All Sorts Beau¬ 
tiful little plants, 6 to 7 in. high, with 
richly mottled leaves and small, Lily-like 
flowers in delicate tints of white, pink, 
cream, lavender, bright yellow and rose. 
Particularly suited for woodlands,shaded 
corners or crevices of the rockery. 
Bloom in early April. Plant bulbs up¬ 
right as soon as received, in moist soil, 
3 in. apart and 2 to 3 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 $5.25. 
Erythronium 
Fritillaria 
In cold sections, give winter protection. 
Plant bulbs 2 to 3 in. deep and 4 to 5 in. 
apart. Do best in semi-shade. 
8925 Meleagris Mixed The 
pendent, bell-shaped blooms come in 
various colors, chiefly bronze and purple 
tones, and white, all checkered with 
contrasting colors, including green. 
12 for 50?!; 100 for $3.25. 
9090 ReCUrva Orange-scarlet Lily¬ 
like flowers often called “Red Bells.” 
Plants grow to 2 ft. high, bloom 
early, and prefer light, well-drained soil. 
3 for 50?!; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
Fritillaria Meleagris 
Globe Tulips (Calochortus Albus) 
Ixias 
9091 Mixed Colors Beautiful 
little 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. Plant bulbs 
3 in. deep, 4 to 6 in. apart. Not recom¬ 
mended for outdoor culture in very cold 
sections. Fine for indoors. 
12 for 45c!; 100 for $2.95. 
Ixias, Mixed Colors 
See colored illustrations of Calochortus and Erythroniums on third cover 
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