rare perennials, alpine plants 
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FRITILLARIA —Bulbous plants of the wood¬ 
lands of Oregon and California. Delivery 
from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1. 
♦agrestis —A dwarf species, 6 to 8 inches 
high with color rather variable, accord¬ 
ing to soil and elevation. Bulbs which 
flowered with us last season showed 
practically all one form, reddish, with 
white specks, the bell narrow, although 
•there were a few of a pinkish shade. All 
have an odor. 15c each. 
*glauca — Foliage very blue green, while 
the broad bells of purple are marked 
with greenish yellow. 8 inches. 15c each. 
meleagris —Snake’s Head Fritillaria. Rare 
spp. from England, producing a pretty 
effect naturalized in grass, in shady glens 
or under large trees. Plant bulbs about 4 
inches deep, placing some sharp sand 
around the bulb. They are very effective 
as pot plants, using several in a pot. The 
large nodding flowers are purplish check¬ 
ered with grey. 10 inches. 15c each. 
♦pluriflora —Next to F. recurva, our most 
beautiful Fritillaria. Many beautiful open 
bells of lovely deep rose on 8 inch stems, 
which are very leafy at the base. 15c 
each. 
*pudica —Erect stems, 4 to 8 inches high, 
with from 3 to 6 nodding bells of purest 
gold. Best in full sun, in light, loose, 
gritty soil. 15c each. 
*purdyi —This species also varies in color 
according to soil and elevation. Dark 
red, with white spots, bell very narrow 
and highly varnished look to whole 
plant. Petals very straight. No odor. 
15c each. 
*recurva —The showiest of all Fritillarias. 
Many red and orange bells on branching 
stalks 12 to 24 inches high. Prefers a 
woodland soil with a little shade. 15c 
each; extra large bulbs, 25c each. 
INCARVILLEA delavayi — Large rich rose 
Gloxinia-like flowers on 24 to 30 inch 
stems, June to Aug. The pinnate foliage 
is also very attractive. 25c and 50c each. 
*grandiflora —Differs from 1. delavayi with 
its shorter leaves and the rose-red flow¬ 
ers, which are on very short stems, 6 to 
12 inches high. Choice and rare. 75c and 
$1.00 each. 
IRIS bulbous species —Should be planted in 
the fall. For later delivery we have some 
out of pots, for which please add 15c per 
bulb. 
anglica — Bloom later than Spanish and 
Dutch, with sturdier stems. Dark blue 
or white. 2 ft. 15c each. 
*reticulata —The violet-scented Iris. Bril¬ 
liant deep purple flowers with golden 
blotch, on 6 inch stems. Plant 3 inches 
deep in any light, un-manured soil, which 
is well-drained. Also a fine pot plant, *3 
to 5 bulbs in a pot. 35c and 50c each. 
*reticulata Cantab — This form has pale 
blue standards and pale violet-blue falls, 
with a golden orange crest. Culture as 
preceding. 75c each. 
LILIUM —The conditions essential to grow¬ 
ing lilies may be generally summarized 
thus: a cool rooting medium in open, 
porous soil, perfect drainage and shade 
from very hot sun. Delivery made from 
Sept, to Dec. 1st. 
amabile—A rare species from Korea. Dark 
red flowers, spotted with black, on 2 to 
3 ft. stems. 35c each. 
auratum platyphyllum —Enormous flowers, 
white, spotted with crimson. 5 to 6 ft. 
40c each. 
*bolanderi —A very rare native species, 
with small, dainty bell-shaped flowers, 
deep crimson-red, spotted purple, on 2 to 
3 ft. stems in July and Aug. 50c and 75c 
each. 
*callosum—A Japanese species for the rock 
garden. Bright red flowers, usually spot¬ 
ted purplish black and with red or scar¬ 
let anthers, on 18 to 24 inch stems. 35c 
each. 
Candidum 
candidum — (Madonna Lily) Pure white, 
fragrant flowers on 4 to 6 ft. stems. Do 
not have top of bulb covered with more 
than an inch of soil. 25c and 35c each. 
