SPECIALLY GROWN CALI PORN IA BULBS 
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CEnothera 
OENOTHERAS, or EVENING PRIMROSES 
All the kinds are pretty, blit in Ovata we have something unusually attractive. The 
root is like a small parsnip, and ripens in the summer, so that it can be handled dry like a 
bulb. It starts very early and would doubtless force well. Early in the spring a circle of leaves 
is formed flat on the ground, then a large number of bright yellow flowers follow for a long 
time. Planted 8 inches apart, it would make a most attractive early border for a bulb bed, 
or planted any place in the garden it would be fine. Strong roots of this are worth 5 cts. each, 
50 cts. per doz. 
As pretty in a way is CEnothera speciosa, which has a running root that throws up 
stems every little way. Each stem has a circle of leaves, and, through midsummer, each 
night sends out pure white flowers of great beauty. Plant a cluster in some dry, sunny spot 
and you will be delighted. Price 15 cts. each, $ 1.50 per doz. 
SAXIFRAGA MERTENSIANA, HOUND’S-TONGUE 
AND OTHERS 
The dainty Saxifraga Mertensiana is a splendid rock plant. I doubt its hardiness in 
the East, but in California it grows in loose soil on moist rock faces where there is a drip. 
It has a bulb, and starts with early rains in generous clumps. In every part it is very lovely; 
the leaves are scalloped and of a shiny green; flowers small and white with red stamens in 
pretty contrast. It takes kindly to cultivation and would be a dainty companion for the 
potted ferns in a coolhouse. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $4 per xoo. 
Another most charming plant with us is the Hound's Tongue; large leaves; it has a 
panicle of blue flowers, each one rimmed with white, like Forget-me-Nots. The stem is about 
2 feet high. Price of these, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
All of our native Pentstemons are most charming subjects for hot, dry, places, especially 
if rocky. I can supply them in reds or blues and in a dozen sorts, all at 15 cts. each, Sr.50 
per doz. 
PLANTS FOR THE FERN BED 
All Fern-lovers are looking for plants to go in the Fern-bed, and I will put up a collection 
of 12 plants, in four fine sorts, that will please all for this purpose. Price for the twelve, 
Si.50. 
