C aloc/iortus 
Until one has seen a good collection of these plants, he has no idea how 
much Nature can do in the variation of one flower. All Mariposas are 
forms of Calochortus, yet there are several strains, all with the slender 
grace of stem belonging to the species. Cup-shaped flowers, one to many 
on a stem, wonderfully marked with eyes and dots and pencilings in rich 
colors, are characteristics. Yet each strain carries out the plan on a color 
scheme of its own, and then can be compared only with the Orchids in 
wonderful variability of beauty. "Mariposa" is simply the Spanish word 
for butterfly, and is applied to these Tulips because the eyes and markings 
are so much like those on a butterfly's wings. The bulbs are small and 
should be planted about 2Vi inches deep and covered during winter. 
*Clavatus Doz. $1.30, 100 $10.00 
The largest flowered and the stoutest stemmed of all Mariposa Tulips. 
The blooms, which are shaped like a bowl, are often over 4 inches across, 
of a deep yellow, and the lower half covered by stiff yellow hairs. 
*Venustus, El Dorado Doz. $0.75, 100 $5.50 
They grow from 1 to 2 feet high and branch. The flowers are simply 
marvelous in their variety of colors and markings. Scarcely two are 
alike; in a mixed lot they may vary through white, lilac to purple and 
again through shades of pink to claret-red. In any mixture whites, more 
or less eyed, predominate. There is no better investment for the flower 
lover than a quantity of these bulbs. They thrive best in a rather porous 
soil, either sandy or gritty, and will grow either in sun or light shade. 
Flowers are 2 to 4 inches in diameter. Mixed colors. 
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Chionodoxa Gigantea 
:;: Venustus oculatus Doz. $0.75, 100 $5.50 
Wonderfully varied in whites and creams. More or less tinted purple, 
and with very rich eyes. We have had the flowers 4 inches across. The 
plant is a good grower, and the flowers are most satisfactory. 
^Finest Mixed Colors Doz. $0.65, 100 $4.50, 1000 $40.00 
This is a lovely mixture containing many varieties; planted in a sheltered 
spot in the rockery they will make a charming lot of color. 
Uamassia 
(Hardy) 
There are few bulbous plants that meet climatic or soil conditions better 
or give a more attractive bloom. They are hardy without protection, and 
thrive either under ordinary garden conditions or when naturalized in open, 
moist woods or in not too dense a grassy growth. The flower stems are 3 to 
4 feet high with as many as a hundred star-shaped flowers measuring 1 1/2 
inches across and flowering in long succession. 
^Esculents Doz. $0.55, 100 $3.75, 1000 $32.50 
Very showy in mass planting. Forms flower spikes 2 feet high, bearing 
a cluster of star-shaped flowers of a very fine, rich purple. Plant 4 
inches deep. Extra heavy bulbs. 
*Leichtlini Doz. $0.85, 100 $6.50 
Same as preceding but stronger grower, flowers are larger and come in 
various hues of blue and creamy white. Extra heavy bulbs. 
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Bulbs should be set with the crown, or top, protruding just above the 
surface. When in growing condition, warm water given several times during 
the week will hasten the flowering period and increase the number of 
blooms. Plant but one in a pot. We call especial attention to the Yellow 
Calla, which is one of the grandest varieties in cultivation, and most valu¬ 
able for house or conservatory decoration. Plant Callas indoors in the late 
fall of the year. In April or May dormant bulbs may be planted near the 
pool in a sunny spot where they will flower beautifully in August or Sep¬ 
tember. 
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Alba Maculata Doz. $2.05, 100 $13.50 
The abundant spear-shaped leaves are spotted silvery white all over, 
reaching a height of 18 inches, and are produced abundantly. The white 
flowers are small and trumpet-shaped with crimson blotch at the base. 
Excellent near pool or in a bog garden. Plant outdoors in spring. 
Chionodoxa Tmoli 
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A mass planting forms one of the most sumptuous displays of floral 
beauty, a mass of blue and white, intense and brilliant. They bloom at the 
time of the Crocuses, producing dwarf flower spikes, bearing from 12 to 15 
flowers of a sky-blue with a pure white heart, creating a lovely effect. 
They should be planted in the fall, 3 inches deep, about 18 bulbs to a 
square foot, in a sunny location or in half shade and in places where they 
can remain undisturbed for a number of years. The flowers will cross with 
one another and will seed themselves, forming natural colonies. All are 6 
to 7 inches high, therefore excellent in the rockery as well. 
< : Elliottiona (Yellow Calla) Doz. $2.20, 100 $15.00 
One that should be planted extensively. The deep golden yellow flow¬ 
ers are truly magnificent and produced in abundance. The green foliage 
is spotted white, which adds to its beauty; lovely house plant as well 
as garden subject. 
’-Godfrey (White Calla) Doz. $2.30, 100 $16.00 
Most ornamental foliage if grown near pool where it will get plenty of 
water; an excellent, easily grown house plant. 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
'-Luciliae 
Top size bulbs. Doz. $0.35, 100 $2.25, 1000 $17.50 
Bright blue, white center. Flowers often with 6 to 8 blooms on each 
stem. 
*Sardensis 
Top size bulbs. Doz. $0.40, 100 $2.50, 1000 $20.00 
Same as above with true gentian-blue flowers. 
Rehmanni Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.00 
The pink or rose Calla. A rather uncommon species native of Natal. 
The flowers are small but pink and therefore most unusual. An uncom¬ 
mon plant for the greenhouse or indoor culture. 
Qfiliclanth us 3rag rans 
Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers on stems 1 2 to 15 inches tall. Cuts 
well. Strong, pleasant fragrance. Bulbs must be kept dry in fall and winter 
like Gladioli. Prefers full sun in any garden soil. Blooms in early summer. 
Delivery late fall. Doz. $2.25, 100 $15.00 
RARE AND UNUSUAL VARIETIES 
Gigantea ( Alien! ) Doz. $0.40, 100 $2.75, 1000 $22.50 
Large light blue flowers, most charming in masses. 
Gigantea alba Doz. $1.10, 100 $8.00 
Rare variety with large snowy white flowers. 
Luciliae alba Doz. $1.10, 100 $8.00 
A very beautiful pure white variety of the Luciliae. 
Luciliae rosea Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
A fine variety with pink flowers of the Luciliae form. 
Tmoli (Tmolusi) Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.25, 1000 $27.50 
Bright blue and white, flowers later than Luciliae and is very useful for 
prolonging the flowering season of these charming bulbs. 
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