Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots 
anc) naturalistic planting. 
Allium 
Alliums are very attractive bulbous plants, producing erect, bare 
stems with globular heads of flowers, somewhat resembling the Blue 
Lace Flower or Bunch Primrose. Perfectly hardy, easily grown, and 
well adapted to rock gardens. Thrive in almost any soil in sunny 
situations. Plant 2 inches deep. 
Cernuum. Wide, flat foliage and nodding heads of clear pink flow¬ 
ers. Very fine. Height, 1 0 to 12 inches. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
Falcifolium. Grows 3 inches high, with large umbels of rosy purple 
flowers. 70c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Neapolitanum. Produces, in May and June, numerous heads of 
graceful white flowers, prized for cutting. It is also a charming 
plant to naturalize in shady woods, associated with blue wood 
SciI la. Height, 15 inches. 70c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Validum. Unlike the others, this must have a moist situation. One 
of the most beautiful and ranks with the best of bulbous flowers. 
Abundant grassy foliage. Stems a foot to 2 feet high, with 
showy rose-colored flowers. Makes a large clump in time. $2.25 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Brodiaea 
Small bulbs, producing grassy leaves near the ground and very 
slender but stiff, naked stems bearing a head of waxy flowers of 
great lasting quality. Their culture is the same as for Narcissus, 
and just as easy. They are readily naturalized in almost any soil. 
Plant them about 3 inches deep and leave them alone. They are 
especially happy under oak and deciduous trees, in the rock garden, 
or in rough, gritty soils. Hardy; give light protection. 
Capitata. There are several species of Brodiaea called California 
Hyacinths, and a good one is Capitata. The stem is slender, 
capped with a head of violet-blue flowers. They revel in hot, dry 
places, among rocks or in grit, and flower very early. Height, 
6 to 1 2 inches. 65c per doz; $4.00 per 100. 
Coccinea (Floral Firecracker) . Tall, slender stem capped with daz¬ 
zling crimson flowers. Prefer a loose, gritty soil. Beautiful for 
the rockery. Height, 1 to 2 feet. $1 .50 per doz.; $1 0.00 per 1 00. 
Grandiflora. Its few, large, glossy purple flowers are very beautiful 
and have great lasting qualities. The bulbs can be naturalized 
in any clay soil, especially if moist. 65c per doz.; $4.00 per 1 00. 
Ixioides splendens. Called "Golden Star." Has an umbellate cluster 
with flowers of a fine golden yellow on stems 6 to 8 inches high. 
75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Mixed Varieties. This mixture contains all the sorts listed above 
and also others. 11 is good for naturalizing. 65c per doz.; $4.00 
per 1 00. 
Calochortus 
Mariposa or Butterfly Tulip 
Native plants, mostly from the west coast states. Large, cup¬ 
shaped flowers, one to many on a stem, wonderfully marked with 
eyes and dots and pencilings in rich colors. Comparable only to 
orchids in wonderful variability of beauty. Mariposa is the Spanish 
word for butterfly, applied to these because of the markings resem¬ 
bling those on the butterfly's wings. Hardy with slight protection. 
Bloom in May and June. 
Venustus Citrinus. Deep, rich yellow, with black center. 75c per 
doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Vesta. White, flushed lilac, with rosy red center. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Mixed. A fine mixture made up of many varieties. Would produce 
a lovely spot of color in a somewhat sheltered location. Ideal 
for rock garden. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Camassia 
Native American plants, hardy without protection and thriving 
either under ordinary garden conditions or when naturalized in 
open, moist woods, on the sides of ponds or streams, or in not too 
dense a grassy growth. Best planted in masses not over 4 inches 
apart and 3 to 4 inches deep. Any good soil will do, but they 
should have plenty of water while growing and in flower. They can 
be left alone for years. Bloom in May and June. 
Esculenta. Flowers of a rich purple color. Very good for massed 
plantings. Height, 2 feet. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Leichtlini. Tall spikes, with as many as 100 flowers. Available in 
two colors, blue (color illustration, page 43) or white. Height, 
3 feet. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Cypripedium Acaule 
Cypripedium (Lady Slipper) 
Hardy Orchids are among the choicest of our native plants and 
produce beautiful, showy flowers during May and June. They re¬ 
quire moisture and very little sun. Acid soil is necessary to the 
growth of most species. 
Acaule (Pink Lady Slipper) . The largest flowered species, growing 
about 1 foot high and producing, in May, showy, purplish pink 
flowers. Plant 3 inches deep and about 8 inches apart. Requires 
acid soil. A mulching of pine needles the first year is advisable. 
$3.95 per doz.; $32.50 per 100. 
Pubescens (Yellow Lady Slipper). The common 
Yellow Lady Slipper, blooming in May. Most 
easily established and will endure quite a bit 
of sun. About 1 foot tall, with showy, fra¬ 
grant yellow flowers, marked with brown. 
Likes soil rich in leaf-mold. $3.95 per doz.; 
$32.50 per 100. 
Spectabile (Showy Lady Slipper). Considered 
the best of all. Large pink and white flowers 
on stems 2 to 3 feet tall, during June. Re¬ 
quires rich, moist soil and shade. The soil 
need not be as highly acid as for other spe¬ 
cies. $3.95 per doz.; $32.50 per 100. 
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