OTHER MARIPOSA TULIPS 
There are on the Pacific Coast of North America, from 
British Columbia to far down in Old Mexico, a wonderful 
series of other Mariposa Tulips. They must be seen in order 
to realize the superb variations. At this time I can offer only 
the following fine species. They flower from May to late 
June. Soak bulbs of this group 2 hours in Se.Tiesan solution. 
It prevents botrytis attacks to which they are subject. 
Catalinae. 15 inches. Lovely large flowers, purest white 
with contrasting dark eye. Easy to grow. 10 cts. each; 
$1 per doz.; 25 for $1.60; $6.00 per 100. 
Clavatus. 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. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
Howellii grows about 8 inches high, bearing large white flow¬ 
ers with green hairs on the lower, inner portion; a won¬ 
derfully beautiful flower. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Kennedyii, the Desert Mariposa, is found in the Mohave 
desert in California to the arid regions of Arizona. The 
color is a dazzling vermilion. I doubt if there is a more 
vividly colored flower in the world. 20 cts. each; $2.00 
per doz. 
Leichtlinii grows in rock masses in the High Sierras and 
usually not over 6 inches high, with smoky white flowers 
with vivid spots of almost black. Most splendid for the 
Rock Garden and hardy anywhere. 7 cts. each; 70 cts. per 
doz. 
Macrocarpus is of the sagebrush regions of the Great Basin. 
The stem is stiff, with exquisite lavender flowers of large 
size, tinted green on the reverse. 12 cts. each; $1.25 doz. 
Plummerae is a wonderfully beautiful flower of a shade of 
lavender, with long, silky hairs covering the interior. A 
large sort with flowers up to 5 inches across. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
Splendens rubra. This superb Mariposa Tulip has large 
flowers of a satiny pinkish lilac borne on 2 to 3 ft. much 
branched stems. Far finer than the type C. Splendens 
and one of the handsomest of all. 15 cts. each; $1.50 doz. 
NITIDUS-LYALLII GROUP 
Beginning at the N. E. corner of California in the Great 
Basin and extending into Canada and Montana is a most 
interesting group of Mariposa Tulips that have little resem¬ 
blance to the Mariposa Tulip proper. They grow in sun in 
grassy meadows and in a cold region. All have a single 
ovate-lanceolate basal leaf and a slender stem. 
Apiculatus is rare and distinct. Erect stems bear an erect 
cup of soft yellow, an inch across filled with fine hairs. 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
Eurycarpus has a single broad basal leaf and a slender stem 
6 to 9 inches high, with an umbel of large white or lav¬ 
ender on white ground flowers. In center of each petal 
there is a large blotch of purple. Very showy and very 
hardy. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
Greenii. Rare species with large erect cup; lilac, yellow at 
base and filled with silky hairs. Very hardy. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
Lyallii is still another play in the same theme. Stem is erect 
with a small white cup, beautifully barred within with 
purple. Rare and offered for the first time (1934). 10 cts. 
each; $1 per doz. 
Nitidus. This, too, is from 12 to 15 in. tall with a large, lovely 
lavender tinted flower, but without spot. 10 cts. each; 
$1 per doz. 
The above prices are postpaid to your door. 
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MARIPOSA TULIPS 
1. Citriniis. 2. Vesta. 3. El Dorado, i. El Dorado. 5. Oculatiis. 6. Clavatus. 
Rozelle Park, N. Y.: “You will doubtless be pleased to 
learn that the last lot of bulbs arrived on time and all did 
cuite well. The purple Washingtonianum Lily had about a 
dozen flowers, and the Fairy Lanterns all did well.” 
CULTURE OF CALOCHORTUS AND BRODIAEAS 
IN CALIFORNIA 
Drainage must be perfect. If not naturally so, raise the 
bed 3 inches and give a slight slope. 
Soil. May be any friable loam, whether clay or sandy. 
Several species are native to adobe soils and none of them 
resent adobe if well drained. Use no manure. 
Situation. All should have full sun in the cooler sections, 
but in the warmer interior valleys give the Globe and Star 
tulips light shade. 
Distance and Depth to Plant. 2 in. apart gives room for 
development and a cover of 2i/^ in. is sufficient. 
Time to Plant. As soon after Oct. 1 as possible, and not 
later than Dec. 15. 
Water. During our winter and early spring the rains are 
sufficient, but if the late spring is dry, keep the ground 
barely moist after April 1, and water liberally when the buds 
show for bloom. 
Care after Flowering. If bulbs can be allowed to remain 
absolutely dry after flowering, leave in ground. Otherwise, 
it is best to dig and store dry until fall. If only a dozen or two 
are to be planted use boxes 10 in. deep and these can be set 
aside after ripe without disturbing. 
Gophers. Gophers are fond of Calochortrs and get away 
with too many in the garden. Either plant in scieen bottom 
beds or trap vigilantly. 
Culture for East: See next pa.ge. 
Lilium Pardalinum and its varieties are among the easiest of lilies and among the most beautiful as well. 
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