LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
Brodiaea Capitata. An early blooming variety of the "California Hyacinth" 
bearing a cluster of lilac-colored flowers on 1 to 2 foot stems. Culture same as 
Brevoortia Ida Maia. Excellent for raised locations in the rock garden. 75c doz., 
$5.00 per 100. 
Brodiaea Grandiflora. Produces up to ten bright blue flowers of good size on 
6 to 10 inch stems. Flowers very long lasting. 75c dozen. $5.00 per 100. 
Brodiaea laxa. One of the best of this group of native bulbs. Clear blue 
tubular flowers on stems 18 inches tall. Often called the Blue Milla. Culture as 
above. A hardy and vigorous plant. 75c dozen. $5.00 per 100. 
Calochortus. These Western American bulbs are the occidental representa¬ 
tives of the tulips and include some of our most attractive natives. Commonly 
called Mariposa Lily or Butterfly Tulips, these plants bear white or brightly 
colored cup-shaped flowers often several to a stem. Being woodland plants they 
thrive best in a loose soil abundant in leaf mold in sun or partial shade. Sharp 
drainage is essential. Plant 2 to 3 inches deep 4 to 8 inches apart. Blooming 
period April to June. Shipments during September and October only of the fol¬ 
lowing four varieties. 
—Albus. The Pearl Calochortus, bearing many globular pure white flow¬ 
ers on branching stems, 1 to 2 ft. tall. 10c each, $1.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
—Amabilis. Same habit as C. Albus but with clear yellow flowers. 10c 
each, $1.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
—Maweanus (Cat's Ears). A low growing variety with dainty open cup¬ 
shaped flowers. White and purplish at the base which is covered with 
silky hairs. Height 8 inches. 85c dozen, $6.00 per 100. 
—Vesta. One of the showiest and most easily grown of the Mariposa 
Tulips. White tinged lilac to pink and red at center. Flowers 3 to 5 inches 
across. 10c each, $1.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
Camassia Leichtlinii. Native Oregon bulb carrying star shaped blue and 
creamy white flowers on a 3-foot stem. Often as many as one hundred buds to a 
stem. Of easy culture and perfectly hardy. Plant in early fall 3 to 6 inches deep 
and 3 to 4 inches apart. Best in rather heavy soil with abundant moisture in the 
early spring. Please specify color desired, blue or white. Large bulbs, 85c doz., 
$6.00 per 100. 
Erythronium californicum (Trout Lily or Dog's Tooth Violet). A hardy wood¬ 
land plant which merits a place in any garden. The flowers are like miniature 
lilies, cream colored and born in clusters on 10 to 15 inch stems. The foliage is 
richly mottled. Plant in the fail in shade or partial shade and about 3 inches 
deep. The bulbs should be well supplied with moisture throughout the season 
as unlike many other bulbs they do not need a period of dryness to ripen. A 
peat moss mulch will help retain moisture. 85c dozen, $6.00 per 100. 
Erythronium citrinum. In this variety the flowers are nearly white shading to 
orange at the center. Ten inches tall, culture same as E. Californicum. 10c each. 
$1.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
Erythronium Hendersonii. Light purple flowers with almost black center. Ten 
to 12 inch stems. 10c each. $1.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
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