BRODIAEAS 
Brodiaeas are a race of hardy bulb¬ 
ous plants and especially adapted to 
woodlands, hillsides or crevices in rocks, 
and for naturalization. The grass-like 
leaves are produced at the base, while 
the flowering stems are naked and pro¬ 
duce either a head or an umbel of very 
pretty flowers of waxy texture and great 
keeping qualities. The bulbs are small, 
ripen hard and can be sent dry to any 
part of the world by post. 
Culture of Brodi&as, 
In beds or boxes, treat exactly as 
Calochorti (see page 7). 
They are especially fine for natur¬ 
alization, and for that purpose can be 
A group of Brodiaeas stuck in singly or in groups at a depth 
1, B. Ixioides ; 2 , B. capitata; 3 , B. Candida ; of 2 inches, making the holes with a 
4, B. volubilis, or Twining dibble or trowel. They are most happy 
in rich mold in the crevices of natural 
rock or in rockwork, and in such situations can be planted very closely. Perhaps the 
best soil is a sandy loam, but they are not particular. A moderately light and well- 
drained soil, either sandy, gritty, or a sandy clay or garden loam is good. Plant not 
later than December. 
SECTION I. Flowers in Umbels 
Candida. The flowers of a very delicate light lilac; fine. 5 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz. 
Laxa. Similar, with deep blue flowers, very many in the umbel. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. 
per doz. 
Peduncularis. The flowers with very long stems and pure white. This will thrive in 
loam or gravel on the border of a shallow stream or in the bed if the water is not 
over 2 inches deep 4 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz. 
Lactea. Flowers white banded green; pretty. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz. 
Ixioides splendens. Fine, pale yellow flowers. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz. 
SECTION II. Flowers in Umbels, Few and Very Waxy and Lasting 
Californica. The largest Brodiaea. Stems 2 feet high; flowers pinkish. A fine plant. 
3 cts each, 30 cts. per doz. 
Grandiflora. Flowers large and deep lustrous purple 2 cts each 20 cts per doz. 
Stellaris. A dwarf sort forming a starry circle of purple flowers; white centered. 3 cts. 
each, 30 cts. per doz. 
