CALL THEM BULBS 
Even though the intriguing kinds offered here may not 
be truly bulbs, we might just as well call them so, for they 
are very bulb-like, and are handled and planted in the dor¬ 
mant or semi-dormant state in precisely the same way as 
bulbs. They are really good. 
LEWISIA BRACHYCALYX — The Lewisias are hardy 
tuberous-rooted plants with thick succulent leaf-rosettes and 
multitudes of large and exceedingly beautiful flowers that 
remind one of Water-lilies. Lewisia brachycalyx is one of 
the rarer species, very early flowering, starting to bloom 
here in early April and continuing until the latter part of 
May. It is dwarf, the feathery flowers almost hiding the 
plant. The petals are a diaphanous white, delicately suf¬ 
fused with lilac-lavender. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.25. 
LEWISIA REDIVIVA—Here the blossoms are even larger, 
and tinted with a pure clear pink, the petals with a texture 
like spun silk. Flowers in late spring, starting when Lew¬ 
isia brachycalyx is well over. All Lewisias like well-drained 
soil in full sun, but should not be allowed to suffer from 
dry weather. No lime. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
ORIENTAL BELL-FLOWER—Big, widely opened bells, 
bright, blue-violet mostly, but varying to purple, sky-blue 
and white. Of full hardiness, growing from tuberous roots. 
Most showy. Excellent cut flower. Bushy plants to two 
feet. Botanically this is Platycodon grandiflorum. 15c each; 
3 for 40c; 10 for $1.00. 
BLACKBERRY LILY—This most interesting plant, Bel- 
amcanda chinensis, seems to be a sort of connecting link 
between Ixia and Iris. The foliage and the root habit are 
Iris-like, but the blossoms, carried high on slender branch¬ 
ing stems in informal sprays are those of Ixia, yet the color¬ 
ing would be odd in either family, for it is an apricot-tinged 
orange, spotted freely with rich crimson. After the flowers 
come ornamental seed clusters, like great glossy blackberries. 
These are often cut, then dried to use in winter decorations. 
The blossoms, too, make a nice cut flower. The Blackberry 
Lily is winter-hardy. 40 inches. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 
7 for $1.00. 
TRILLIUM OVATUM — Largest and showiest of the 
Trinity Lilies, with flowers that open snowy white, but soon 
suffuse with a rich pink that finally deepens to a royal 
wine-purple. It loves moist rich woods, but will thrive in 
the garden, if given soil with a bit of peat moss or leaf 
mold added, and, if possible, a position that is shaded part 
of the day. Of course, it can be over-watered, but at least 
do not let it suffer from drought. It is beautiful enough to 
repay a little fussing. Decidedly winter-hardy if other con¬ 
ditions are right. 3 for 40c; 9 for $1.00. 
APIOS TUBEROSA—Pretty tuberous-rooted vine of full¬ 
est hardiness. The blossoms are clusters of butterfly flow¬ 
ers, resembling those of Wisteria, but richly chocolate-hued. 
Likes a bit of shade, and deep rich soil that will not dry 
out too much. Grows rapidly. 15c each; 3 for 40c. 
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