
California Flowerland 
Early Spring Flowering Bulbs 
This class of bulbs furnishes myriads of lovely flowers in early spring, 
especially desirable for bedding and cutting. Many are from South 
Africa, especially adapted to California, where they should be planted in 
early fall. In the East, planting of these should be made in spring. 
Butterfly or Mariposa Tulips 
Calochortus. Charming native Cali- 
fornians, prized wherever grown. 
Flowers are marked with brilliant 
colorings. 
They should have well - drained, 
rather sandy soil, and do well in sun or 
half-shade. Do not over-water. 
California Flowerland Mixture. 
The flowers of this mixture range 
in color from white and creamy yel- 
low to purple. 
Dozen 75c; 100, $5.00. 
Kennedyii. The rare Desert Mari- 
posa Lily. Dazzling vermilion. 
3 for 55c; Dozen, $2.00. 
Yellow. ‘Large rich golden yellow. 
3 for 45c; Dozen, $1.50. 
Crocus 
Favorites for early spring flowers. 
Set them in closely planted groups, 
in beds, borders, or in the lawn, or 
grow them in pots, indoors. 
Lavender, White Striped, 
Purple, Yellow. 
Dozen, 75c; 100, $5.00. 


COLCHICUMS. These fascinating bulbs 
bloom indoo-s, without soil or water. 
Lovely table decorations in bowls or 
dishes. 3 for $1.00. 


MARIPOSA TULIPS. A lovely native Californian. 
Dozen 75c 


BABY GLADIOLUS, Peach Blossom. 
Dozen 75c¢ 
Baby Gladiolus 
Baby Gladiolus are delightfully graceful 
for cut flowers, with slender, but strong 
stems bearing numerous butterfly-like flow- 
ers. They are attractive in the garden, and 
as easily grown as the large Gladiolus. Plant 
the bulbs in a sunny location, preferably in 
sandy loam, about two inches deep. 
Peach Blossom. Soft rose pink, most 
attractive for cutting. 
Spitfire. Brilliant orange scarlet. 
Dozen, 75c; 100, $5.00 
Giant Autumn Crocus 
Colchicum. Interesting bulbs that produce their delicate waxy flowers 
in early autumn, without any foliage. The leaves appear in spring and 
die down in summer before the flowers develop. Attractive in the rock 
garden or low border, and for indoor culture, where they will grow 
and blossom without soil or water. Plant outdoors after flowering. 
Three Colors, Delicate Pinkish White, Rosy Lilac, Deep Rosy Purple. 
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; Dozen, $3.50. 
Ixia 
Charming flowers produced in graceful clusters on slender, wiry stems. 
Star-shaped, brilliantly colored, and lovely as cut flowers. Make a gay 
showing in the border planted in groups or masses. 
Like all South African bulbs, they should have well-drained soil, preferably sandy. Plant them 
in sun or half-shade, about five inches apatt, and cover one inch. 
Separate colors: Cream, Pink, Rose, Red, Orange, Yellow. 
Dozen, 75c; 100, $5.00. 
California Flowerland Mixture. All of the above colors for a brilliant 
effect in mass planting. Dozen, 60c; 100, $4.00. 
Ixia Bloem Erf. Tall, wiry stems, 4 to 5 feet high, with 20 to 40 open 
flowers at once, varying in color from pure white through shades of 
pink with lilac tinge. Dozen, 75¢; 100, $5.00. 
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