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Hardy Bulbs, Tubers and Corms 
We urge that these bulbs, tubers and corms be planted in fall while they are 
It is possible, however, to obtain pot-grown plants of some items in 
early spring, while others, such as the hardy Cyclamen and Oxalis adenophy lay 
dormant. 
may be moved almost any time. 
ACIDANTHERA bicolor murielae — Corms 
collected in Western Abyssinia, at alti- 
tude of 6000 feet. Gladiolus-like foliage, 
stout spikes bearing several large fra- 
grant, white flowers, with conspicuous 
blackish-crimson center. For sunny posi- 
tion in sandy loam, lifting corms late 
autumn and setting out in early spring. 
50c each. 
ALSTROEMERIA — Commonly known as 
Peruvian Lilies, although many of them 
come from Chile and Brazil. Easy to 
grow in a well-drained, sunny position. 
Plant from Oct. to March with the top 
6 inches below the surface. Protect with 
a straw mulch during the first winter. 
All are excellent cutflowers. 
aurantiaca lutea—Bright yellow flowers, 
spotted red, in umbels on 3 ft. stems. 35c 
each. 
aurantiaca rubra—F lowers more brownish 
red. A fine companion to the preceding. 
Both forms are fine subjects to plant 
the choicest spot at edge of dwarf shrubs. 
with Delphiniums. 35c each. 
chilensis—While a hybrid, our strain is 
very true to color, a nice shade of pink, 
with light markings of orange yellow and 
perhaps some crimson. 3 ft. 35c each. 
ligtu—-Large flowers of clear pink on 30 
inch stems, July and August. This is a 
very rare species, and stock is very lim- 
ited. 75c each. 
pulchella—A real novelty, attracting much 
attention wherever shown. The flowers 
are a bright crimson, tipped and splash- 
ed green, with small mahogany dots, 2 
to 3 ft. stems. June to Aug. 35c each. 
ANEMONE—These should be planted in fall, 
Sept. to Dec., although apennina and 
blanda may be set out in growth if pot 
grown, and St. Bavo, St. Brigid and ful- 
gens out of field even if in bloom. 
*fulgens—Vivid scarlet flowers on 12 to 18 
inch stems from April to June. 50c each. 
*blanda — Neater, dwarfer and fleshier 
leaved than apennina, with larger flow- 
ers in shades of blue. Should be given 
50c each, 
*St. Bavo—Allied to A. fulgens, but with a 
wide range of colors, from. scarlet 
through pink to lilac, blue and white, all 
with a silvery white center, on 12 to 15 
inch stems. 
WM. BORSCH & SON, Maplewood, Oregon 

*St. Brigid—The old favorite in a super- ~ 
fine mixture of colors. 
mant bulbs in Fall, 10¢c each. 
25c each. Dor- — 
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BELAMCANDA flabellata — A new species, — 
being an improvement over the old fa- 
vorite, B. chinensis. Foliage similar to 
German Iris and large yellow flowers. 
2 to 3 inches across, on 18 inch stems, 
August and Sept. Valuable for cutting 
in the hottest, dry summers, although it — 
will thrive in light shade. Flowers last 
a very long time when cut. 75c¢ each. 
BRODIAEA capitata—Large heads of blue 
flowers on 2 ft. stalks during May and 
June. Any soil not too heavy, in full 
sun or light shade. Plant 2 inches deep, 
Sept. to Dec. 15c each. 
CAMASSIA leichtlini — Large star-shaped 
flowers on 3 to 4 ft. stems during June 
and July. Of easy culture, planting bulbs — 
3 to 4 inches deep during Fall. Blue 
shades. 15c each. 
leichtlini alba—White flowering form of 
preceding, flowering two weeks later 
than blue. 15c each. — 
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COLCHICUMS. Autumn Crocus—The glossy _ 
green foliage, much like that of a Tulip, — 
appears in the spring. The flowers, re- — 
sembling huge crocuses, appear without 
foliage in fall after the first rains and — 
continue for a long period. Mixture of | 
some of the best species, three for $1.00. 
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CORYDALIS *bulbosa—A very rare species — 
with fine ferny foliage and short spikes 
of glowing purple flowers on 6 inch 
stems. 35c each. 
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*alleni — Rare native of the Pash 
with finely cut leaves and pink and — 
white flowers on 8 to 10 inch stems. 35c¢ 
each. 
CROCUS—Spring flowering specie. 
*susianus—Brilliant cups of orange gold, 
opening into a wide open flower in Feb- 
ruary. Delivery, Sept. to Dec. Ist. 5c ea. 
CYCLAMEN—We have seedling bulbs of the 
following species, from one to two years 
old. They are reasonably true, but as 
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they have not bloomed, cannot be cua ; 
anteed. 
They form bold tufts of thick leathery 
foliage and easily grown in any moist 
half-shady position, with perfect drain- 
