MIXED PLANTS OF WILD FLOWERS 
2 gal. cans with 3 or more varieties in one can 25 cts. each plant. 
CACTUS 
Besides our regular line as listed in general catalogue we have 
added a very hardy one, standing 20 degrees below zero—large white, 
red and yellow flowers, at 50 cts. each. 
IMPORTANT—When ordering wild flowers, bulbs, seed, please 
for your sake, for our sake, and most of all, for the bulbs and 
wild seed’s sake, do not wait till you think the seed or bulbs are 
in stock at one of our nurseries, that you can pick them up there. 
If you do you surely will be disappointed in one way or other. Send 
us your order now in the regular manner, that we can send this 
stock soon as gathered, which will increase your success. Did you 
include sufficient postage and State Tax? 
CACTUS—Culture—We use the following soil—about 8 parts river 
run (fresh water) gravel which has nearly everything needed: 
sand, silt, gravel: screened thru a V 4 in. screen for small plants, 
V 2 in. for larger plants, to which we add 2 parts finely ground 
German peat and 1 or 2 parts (old style) lime mortar from old 
wrecked buildings (when this isn’t available use 1 or 2 parts 
agriculture lime): of course this material should be always well 
mixed. When potting up new arrivals we never water for about 
2 or 3 months, then sparingly and gradually increasing until 
you can water after 6 months twice a week—always bear this in 
mind—cactus can do better with a shortage of water rather 
than over-watering. We stop watering October 15, and they get 
no more water till February 1st. After well rooted we add a lit¬ 
tle well rotted cow manure once a year. See page 35 General 
Catalogue. Also when shifting cactus from one pot to a larger 
one it’s best not to water for 2 months, till roots take hold of 
new soil. 
CAMASSI AS 
On the Pacific Coast, in the East, or Europe, there are few bulbous 
plants which meet climatic or soil conditions better, or give more 
attractive bloom. They are hardy without protection, thrive either 
under ordinary garden conditions or when naturalized in open moist 
woods, or on the sides of ponds or streams, or in not too dense a 
grassy growth. In the West they thrive where they are submerged 
all winter. All Eastern and European customers praise them highly. 
It is better to plant them not over 4 inches apart in masses of twelve 
to hundreds. Plant from October to January in any fair soil, and 
3 to 4 inches deep. Water liberally when growing and in flower, 
but it does not matter whether they are dried off afterward or not. 
The foliage is excellent. Not necessary to lift when done flowering. 
They can be left alone for years. 
CAMASSIAS LEICHTLINII grows to 4 feet and has as many as a hun¬ 
dred flowers. Petals are even and form a perfect star-shaped flower 
as much as an inch and a half across. The flowers appear in long 
succession. Reports from delighted customers everywhere justify 
us in most thoroughly recommending all Camassias for common gar¬ 
den culture. There are two fine colors. 
CAMASSIAS LEICHTLINII BLUE. The colors in those I have range 
from lavender-blue to aconite-blue. Very fine bulbs, 8 cts. each; 
80 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
CAMASSIAS LEICHTLINII CREAM to WHITE. Fine bulbs, 8 cts. 
each; 80 cts. per doz.j $6 per 100. Note: The white form flowers 
2 to 3 weeks later than the blue. 
CAMASSIAS QUAMASH is a royal blue. Rich in color, and grows as 
high as 2 feet in the best soils. Showy in masses. A wonderful 
value at my prices: 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100. Small 
flowering bulbs of this last variety to naturalize $17.50 per 1000. 
Camassias are ready from September to Dec. 1. Best planted in 
late September and early October. 
CINERARIA—(Wild Cineraria) from small pots, mixed colors, 15 cts. 
each. 
CULTURE OF CALOCHORTUS AND BRODIAEAS 
IN CALIFORNIA 
Drainage must be perfect. If not naturally so, raise the bed 
€ inches and give a slight slope. 
Soil. Friable loam, whether clay or sandy. Several species are 
native to adobe soils and none of them resent adobe if well drained. 
Use no manure. 
Situation. Full sun in the cooler sections. In the warmer interior 
give the Globe and Star tulips light shade. 
Distance and Depth of Plant. 2 in. apart gives room for develop¬ 
ment and a cover of 2y 2 in. is sufficient. 
Time to Plant. Oct 1 and not later than Dec. 1. 
Water. During winter and early spring, rains are sufficient, but 
if the late spring is dry, keep ground barely moist after April 1, and 
water liberally when the buds show for bloom. 
Care after Flowering. If bulbs can be allowed to remain absolutely 
dry after flowering, leave in ground. Otherwise, it is best to dig and 
store dry until fall. If only a dozen or two are to be planted use 
boxes 10 in. deep and these can be set aside after ripe without 
disturbing. 
Gophers. Gophers are fond of Calochortus and get away with many 
in the garden. Plant in screen bottom beds or trap vigilantly. 
CULTURE FOR EAST. 
Plant by Nov. 15 or at least before freezing and just as freezing 
starts give a cover of marsh hay or leaf of 3 or 4 in. Cover should 
oe removed promptly in spring as tender shoots cannot push through. 
Digging and Storing. Calochortus and Brodiaea bulbs are injured by 
summer rains and after they have ripened. As soon as ripe, dig, air 
in shade and store in a dry place in paper bags without packing 
material. 
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