SECTION 1 
Californian and West American 
Bulbs and Plants 
HARDINESS IN THE EAST AND FAR NORTH 
Brodiaeas are unquestionably hardy throughout above 
regions. 
Camassias are not only perfectly hardy, but of very easy 
culture at all points. Once planted they continue fine for 
years. 
Calochortus. Section 1 and Section 2' are all perfectly 
hardy as is attested by many letters from widely separated 
points. They are especially good in rock gardens and at 
Poughkeepsie flowered year after year. 
From New Brunswick: “I never saw anything like Calo¬ 
chortus amabllis to bloom.” From Ithaca, N. Y.: “Amabilis 
does well in this climate.” PYom Ohio: “Amabllis bloomed for 
six weeks and is most satisfactory.” From Detroit: "Albus 
has been fine for years.” From Bronxville, N. Y.: “Lilacinus 
does well here.” 
Of Section 3, the Mariposa Tulips, too much cannot be said. 
The hardiest are Venustus oculatus, Citrinus, Vesta and 
Eurycarpus. 
Some have had excellent success with Mariposa Tulips 
while some have failed. In the cold frame they are easy, and 
with a leaf covering there is very good chance to succeed. 
An article in Horticulture (Boston) of August 1st, from a 
lady in Connecticut, tells of almost perfect success with all 
of these grroups this year and with no particular care and no 
protection. 
Fritillarias are perfectly hardy and have done well in 
Wisconsin. 
Erythroniums are perfectly hardy anywhere, and nearly 
every one has been able to flower and to establish them well. 
Some have had remarkable success and from such distant 
points as Washington, D. C., Montreal, Minneapolis, and Ohio. 
They are a great acquisition to Elastern gardens. 
Western Lilies are all hardy anywhere in the East. Some 
are quite easy to grow, others need much care in planting, 
and failures are not due to coldness of the climate but failure 
to suit that particular lily, and that can be said as to lilies 
from any place in the world. 
Lewisias are perfectly hardy. But a gritty soil and perfect 
drainage cannot be too much emphasized in giving their cul¬ 
tural requirements. 
Western Lady Slippers are perfectly hardy, but all Lady 
Slippers are particular as to their soils. 
Western Trilliums are absolutely hardy and will succeed 
where Eastern species will. 
INDEX 
In this catalog you find my combined offerings of bulbs, 
plants and seeds. The catalog is divided in three sections. 
1. California Bulbs. 2. Hardy Perennial and Rock Garden 
Plants and Seeds. 3. Seeds of Annuals for Fall Sowing and 
California Wild Flower Seeds. 
INDEX TO SECTION 1 
Allium . 3 
Brodiaeas . 4 
Butterfly Tulips . 6 
California Lilies.10,11 
Calochortus . 5-7 
Camassias . 6 
Cat’s-Ears . 6 
Cypripediums . 12 
Dodecatheon . 5 
Dog’s-Tooth Violets ... 8, 9 
Erythroniums . 8, 9 
Fritillarias . 9 
Globe Tulips . 5 
Lady’s-Slippers, East 
American . 12 
Lady’s-Slippers, 
Western . 12 
Leucocrinum . 10 
Bog Lilies. 11 
Lewisias .23, 24 
Lilies. Californian... 10, 11, 33 
Mariposa Tulips. 6, 7 
Star Tulips. 6 
Seeds, Wild Flower.... 34 
Trientalis . 9 
Trillium . 11 
Zygadenus . 5 
SECTION 2. 
Pages 13 to 30. 
Perennial and Rock Garden Plants and Seeds will be found 
in this section arranged in alphabetical order, with cross ref¬ 
erences to common names so that the list is an index in itself. 
SECTION 3. 
Pages 31 to 34. 
SEEDS OF ANNUALS FOR FALL SOWING. 
CALIFORNIA WILD FLOWER SEEDS. Page 34. 
“If your plants are anything like your catalog they must 
be well worth while. The catalog is the most explicit one that 
I have ever read.” 
ALLIUM 
ALLIUMS are very attractive little bulbous plants, some¬ 
what resembling the Brodiaea, but with a closer head of 
flowers. Perfectly hardy, easily grown, and well adapted to 
rock gardens or to plant with other small bulbs. Thrive in 
almost any soil in sunny locations. Cover bulbs two Inches. 
Except as noted Alliums supplied Sept. 1 to Dec. 1 only. 
Acuminatum. An interesting Allium from Southern Oregon. 
8 in. stems and heads of purplish red flowers. 6 cts. each; 
60 cts. per doz. 
Brewerii. 4 inch stems, a few broad leaves, and flower of 
very deep purplish red. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz. 
Cernuum True, The Nodding Onion, is a quite distinct and 
pretty species. It has a rhizome-like root rather than a bulb 
and quickly makes quite dense colonies with many 6 to 10 
in. flowering stems and nodding clusters of little bell-like 
very soft pink flowers. Likes light shade and moisture. 
Plant either fall or spring. 8 cts. each; 3 for 20 cts.; 70 
cts. per doz. 
Falcifolium, is 3 inches high, with large umbel of rosy-purple 
flowers. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz. 
Purdyii. (Eastern Lake Sp.) This delightful Allium now 
named in my honor is one of the prettiest. 4 to 6 inches 
high, the lovely umbel of flowers, pink tinted lavender. 
6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz. 
Unifolium is 6 to 10 inches high, with a handsome umbel of 
rosy-pink flowers. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz. 
Validum. Unlike the others, this must have moist situation. 
One of the most beautiful and ranks with the best of 
bulbous flowers. Abundant grassy foliage. Stems a foot 
to two feet high, with showy rose-colored flowers. Makes 
a large clump in time. Each 30 cts.; 3 for 80 cts.; $3 per 
doz. Plant either fall or spring. 
Six of one kind sold at dozen rate. 
The above prices are postpaid to your door. 
CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS NOTE! 
California Law requires that Retail Sales Tax be paid on every purchase. Please add 3% 
to your order, before making remittance, to care for this requirement. 
Do not overlook my offer of seeds of annuals for fall sowing. 
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