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WM. BORSCH & SON, Maplewood, Oregon 
HARDY BULBS, TUBERS AND CORMS 
We urge that these bulbs, tubers and corms be planted in fall while they are 
dormant. It is possible, however, to obtain pot-grown plants of some items in 
early spring, while others, such as the hardy Cyclamen and Oxalis adenophylla 
may be moved almost any time. 
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1937 
ALSTROEM ERIA brasiliensis —Probably one 
of the hardiest, withstanding cold 
weather which was disastrous to A. 
chilensis. Flowers somewhat smaller 
than A. aurantiaca and reddish yellow, 
the inner segments spotted brown. Stock 
very limited. 35c each. 
IRIS, Bulbous Species —The bulbs should be 
planted during the fall months and de¬ 
livery is possible from Aug. to Nov. For 
later delivery we may have some out of 
pots, for which please add 15c per bulb. 
*histrioides major — A very rare species 
with large bright blue flowers on 3 to 5 
inch stems, during Feb. and March. A 
light, well-drained soil, full sun. 75c 
each. 
*Juncea —A June flowering Iris. Brilliant 
golden-yellow flowers on 15 to 20 inch 
stems. Invaluable for cutting. Prefers a 
rather dry and warm, light soil. 50c 
each. 
*Sindpers —A beautiful hybrid, with light 
green foliage and flowers of turquoise- 
blue of the best Gentiana farreri and a 
bright golden crest. Blooms with Iris 
reticulata, being of the same height. 
Quite hardy, but should have some pro¬ 
tection or shelter to do its best in the 
open. Light sandy soil, well-drained, with 
lime rubble. $1.00 each. 
tuberosa—A very odd, exceptionally early 
fragrant species, with apple green flow¬ 
ers having a lip of velvety blackish pur¬ 
ple. 12 in. Tubers best planted in late 
fall or very early spring. 50c each. 
OXALIS —Perfect drainage is essential if you 
would be successful with these plants. 
*enneaphylla — A rare species from the 
Falkland Isles. Silvery grey leaves which 
are pleated and cut. The chaste white 
funnel-like flowers are borne on very 
short stems all summer. Bulbs should be 
planted in fall, in rich soil. Here it seems 
to prefer a little shade during the hot 
summer days, while along the coast it 
thrives in full sun. 75c and $1.00 each. 
*lobatus —A very choice and rare species 
from Chile. The green leaves appear in 
the spring and then die down a few 
weeks later. Then in August up they 
come again with lovely golden yellow 
flowers, on 2 inch stems. The bulbs may 
be planted during late spring or early 
summer, in a warm, well-drained soil, in 
full sun. Stock very limited. $1.25 each. 
Fall 1937 delivery. 
This species requires a little protection 
during the winter in very cold weather. 
RANUNCULUS *garganicus — Finely feath¬ 
ered foliage all at the base of the stems 
which thicken to sort of a bulb at the 
bottom. The golden yellow flowers are 
borne on 12 inch stems from May to 
July; For a hot dry place, with perfect 
drainage. 50c each. 
ROSCOAE *cautlioides —A rare and choice 
tuberous or fleshy-rooted plant with 
glossy, iris-like foliage and sulphur or¬ 
chid-like flowers on 12 to 15 inch stems 
during August and Sept. The flowers re¬ 
semble those of the baby Glad. Prefers a 
well-drained moist soil in half shade. 
50c each. 
TROPAEOLUM (Perennial Nasturtium) 
*polyphylIum — The brilliant Canary 
Creeper which has become very rare. It 
is perfectly hardy on a sunny bank, in a 
light, well-drained soil. Makes a wonder¬ 
ful effect with its grey foliage and very 
rich golden racemes of flowers. Plant 
the tubers at least 8 inches deep; in very 
cold climates we recommend 12 inches. 
$1.50 each. 
*speciosum — One of the loveliest light 
trailers or climbers when grown in a 
congenial position. Select a cool, shady 
position, plant in mixture composed of 
good turf loam, sand and leaf-mold. 
Sheets of dark green foliage, smothered 
with brilliant scarlet flowers and fol¬ 
lowed by turquoise berries. A well estab¬ 
lished plant will climb from 10 to 15 ft. 
in one season. Deciduous. 35c and 50c 
each. 
