SEEDS 
The seeds listed are the same as we plant here, but, we cannot guarantee their pro* 
ductiveness, as many adverse conditions may arise in their culture. Contrary to general opinion 
we find the raising of the native plants very simple if care is taken in the planting of the 
seeds. Many gardeners are under the impression that because a plant is a native that it is 
only necessary to broadcast the seed and it will grow. Nature is prolific with seeds, but, the 
percentage that live is very small as the conditions are against them. Sow the seeds as you 
would sow cultivated seeds. It is best to plant in the Fall especially in the West. Many 
seeds germinate better if they can freeze in the Winter in the ground. When we are com¬ 
pelled to plant in the Spring we freeze most of the seeds in the refrigerator for two days 
before planting. This is most effective for all the lily seeds but the Maritimum. We have 
many lily bulbs that bloom the third year. Quite often all seeds do not come up the first 
year, but, will the second. As we sow all the perennials in boxes this condition is taken 
care of as we use the same boxes the next year. For lily seeds we use a mixture of sand, 
peat moss and fine dirt. For 1 very fine seeds like Cypripediums and succulents we use most¬ 
ly sand and peat moss. 90% of our seeds we collect here on the ranch. Items in the cata¬ 
logue marked with an“S" indicate we have seeds of that variety. Below is a small list of 
seeds not included in catalogue. Annuals are so marked others are perennials. 
BABY BLUE EYES (Nemophila Menziesii). Annual. 
BLAZING STAR (Liatris Punctata). Spikes of brilliant purple. 
CASTELLEIA (Indian Paint Brush). 
CLARKIA. Annual. Purple, crimson and white. 
COLLENSIA BI-COLOR. Annual. (Chinese Hoises). White, lilac and rose. 
CREAM CUPS. Annual. (Platystemcn Californica). 
DODECATHEON PAUCIFLORUM. Rose pink variety 
EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (Fire Weed). Brilliant colored spikes. 
GILIA TPJ-COLOR (Bird’s Eyes). Annual, Lilac and Yellow. 
GODETIA. Annual. Farewell to Spring. 
FRASfcRA SPECIOSA (Monument Plant). 
LATHYRUS POLYPHYLLUS. Many flowers and showy. 
LUPINUS POLYPHYLLUS. Annual. Tall blue variety. 
LUPINUS NANUS. Annual. Blue and dwarf. 
MEN i ZELIA LAEVICAULIS. Annual. (Evening Star). 
OXYTHROPIS BILOCULARIS. Showy plant with reddish purple flowers. 
SALVIA CARDUACEA. Annual. (Thistle Sage). 
SILENE. (Caiifornicum and S. Hookerii. 
Prices of seeds 10c per pkt. All envelopes contain more than enough for the home 
gardner. Minimum order for seeds is 50c. Please mention substitute in case we are short 
some seed ordered. 
