CALOCHORTUS 
The Calochortus, commonly ealled Mariposa Lily or Butterfly Tulip, is a 
dainty and attractive western native. The white or brightly colored cup-shaped 
blossoms, one to several on a stem, appear in May or June. They are hardy 
anywhere in the United States providing the drainage is good and they are 
protected from alternate freezing and thawing. Plant 2 to 3 inches deep in 
loose soil with plenty of humus. Muleh with 2 to 3 inches of straw or leaves. 
As the bulbs need to be thoroughly cured during their rest period if they are to 
bloom again the next season, they should be allowed to ripen after blossoming, 
then dug, dried and stored until time to plant again. 
CALOCHORTUS ALBUS. The Pearl, having many globular pure white flowers 
on stems 1 to 2 feet tall. Each 12c, Doz. $1.20. 
C. AMABILIS. The same habit of growth as Albus but with clear, golden vellow 
flowers. Each 10c, Doz. $1.00. 
C. NITIDUS. A very showy variety, flowers lilac with a darker lilac bloteh in 
the center of the petals. Stems 1 foot. Each 10c, Doz. $1.00. 
C. VESTA. Large flowers 3 to 5 inches across, white tinged hlae blending to 
pink and red in the center. Each 10c, Doz. $1.00. 
FRITILLARIA 
Resembline small lilies with their drooping, nodding flowers, Fritillarias 
are spring blooming woodland plants. They should be planted in early fall. 
FRITILLARIA PURDYI. Flowers white beautifully tinged purple. Plant 3 
to 4 inches deep in a sunny spot or in hight shade in well drained soil. Each 
15c, Doz. $1.50. 
F. RECURVA (A California native called “The Red Bell’). Flowers bright red 
on the outside, golden yellow inside with red spots. Plant in shade in wood- 
land soil. Each 15c, Doz. $1.50. 
F. THUNBERGI. Flowers of creamy white, veined with green. Plant 4 inches 
deep in partial shade. Flowers in May. Each 15c, Doz. $1.50. 
ORNITHOGALUM 
The group of Ornithogalum to which the well known “Star of Bethlehem” 
belones is divided into hardy and tender species. The hardy varieties should 
be planted in the fall, at least three inches deep, and where they have plenty of 
room as they multiply rapidly. The tender varieties may be planted in pots 
for winter blooming in the house; treated lke gladiolus, being kept cool dur- 
ing winter and planted early in the spring; or planted outside in the fall and 
given protection. 
ORNITHOGALUM NUTANS. A hardy variety used very commonly in English 
gvardens. The flowers are bell-shaped and a lovely combination of silver-grey 
and apple-green with upwards of a dozen flowers on each stem. Doz. 50c. 
ORNITHOGALUM THYRSOIDES. When planted out of doors, this tender 
species blossoms in July. Several dozen pure white bell-shaped blossoms top 
a 42-inch stem. They are very stately, showy and long lasting. Doz. 60c. 
ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM (Star of Bethlehem). This is the small, 
white, hardy variety seen in great numbers in the older, established gardens. 
It multiples rapidly and blooms profusely with almost no care. Doz. 50c. 
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