RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 63 


OXALIS, Continued. TRICYRTIS hirta— Japanese Toad Lily. 

*enneaphylla — Rare species from the 
Falkland Isles. Silvery grey leaves, which 
are pleated and cut. The chaste white 
funnel-like flowers are borne on very 
short stems all summer. Bulbs should 
be planted in fall, in rich soil, with good 
drainage. Seems to prefer a little shade 
in our dry air, while along coast, or 
where it is more or less moist, does best 
in full sun. $1.25 each. 
*enneaphylla rosea—The more rare pink 
flowering form of the preceding species. 
For best color, give a little shade during 
hot summer months. $1.25 each. 
lobata—A very choice and rare species 
from Chile. The green leaves appear in 
the spring and then die down a few 
weeks later. Then in August up they 
come again with lovely golden yellow 
flowers, on 2 inch stems. The bulbs may 
be planted during late spring or early 
summer, in a warm, well-drained soil, in 
full sun. 50c and 75c each. 
This species requires a little protection 
during the winter in very cold weather. 
*magellanica—F rom Patagonia and reason- 
ably hardy. Somewhat invasive but not 
difficult to manage. Bronzy carpets of 
Shamrock leaves, studded with huge 
pearly goblets. 50c each. 
RANUNCULUS *garganicus — Finely feath- 
ered foliage all at the base of the stems 
which thicken to sort of a bulb at the 
bottom. The golden yellow flowers are 
borne on 12 inch stems from May to 
July. For a hot dry place, with perfect 
drainage. 35c each. 
— *illyricus—A beautiful, easy native of Bul- 
garia, for any light, open place, with tri- 
lobed, silvery leaves, and tall, branching 
stems of 12 inches or more, carrying 
sprays of large pale-yellow flowers. 35c 
each. 
ROSCOEA * cautleoides — A rare and choice 
tuberous or fleshy-rooted plant with 
glossy, iris-like foliage and sulphur or- 
chid-like flowers on 12 to 15 inch stems 
during August and Sept. The flowers re- 
semble those of the baby Glad. Prefers a 
well-drained moist soil in half shade. 
50c each. 
SCHIZOSTYLIS Mrs. Hegarty—An excellent 
late flowering bulbous plant, with a pro- 
fusion of satiny pink flowers, on 12 to 
18 inch stems, from Aug. to Nov. Fine 
for cutting. They like a deep loam or 
peaty soil, not too dry, with a little pro- 
tection from cold in very cold climates. 
35c each. 
STERNBERGIA lutea — Dark green strap- 
like leaves and large, upright Crocus- 
like yellow flowers in Sept. Like a 
warm, well-drained soil, planted 6 inches 
deep. 35c each. 
Stout stems will clothed with downy 
foliage. Curious white flowers, heavily 
spotted maroon. For partial shade in 
loam and leafmold. 18 inches. Sept. and 
Oct. 35c each. 
TRILLIUM rivale — A dainty little species 
from Southwestern Oregon with the del- 
icate flowers borne on 6 inch stems, Color 
varies from pure white to white marked 
with purple dots. Mixed colors only. 35c 
each. 
sessile californicum — A strong plant -12 
inches or more high, with large separate 
leaves and very large pure white flowers, 
which are very fragrant. For shaded cor- 
ner or wildwood garden, being very per- 
manent. Almost any soil suits them. 
Shipped Sept. to Nov. 35c each. 
TROPAEOLUM (Perennial Nasturtium) 
*polyphyllum — The brilliant Canary 
Creeper which has become very rare. It 
is perfectly hardy on a sunny bank, in a 
light, well-drained soil. Makes a wonder- 
ful effect with its grey foliage and very 
rich golden racemes of flowers. Plant 
the tubers at least 8 inches deep; in very 
cold climates we recommend 12 inches. 
$1.00 each. 
*polyphyllum leichtlini—A beautiful form 
with extra long trailing stems of glaucous 
grey foliage studded with rich orange- 
yellow flowers. Treat as the preceding. 
Very rare. $1.00 each. 
TULIPS—Rare and beautiful species, adapt- 
ed to the alpine garden, especially the 
dainty small species, such as batalini, 
chrysantha, clusiana, etc. Plant them 3 
to 4 inches deep in a light, well-drained 
soil, in full sun. 
*batalini—Soft creamy yellow, with deeper 
yellow center. 50c each. 
*chrysantha—Soft light yellow inside and 
shaded cherry rose outside. 50c each. 
*clusiana—Outer petals cherry red, inner 
petals white, with violet center. 25c each. 
*eichleri — Immense crimson-scarlet flow- 
ers with slight greyish-green shading on 
exterior of petals, and glistening black 
center marked with gold. 25c each. 
*haageri—Very distinct species, with cop- 
pery-red flowers which have a dark base. 
8 inches. 50c each. 
Kaufmanniana — Creamy white, carmine 
red on the reverse, the center golden yel- 
low. 35c each. 
*kolpakowskiana—Golden yellow flowers 
shaded rose on exterior of petals. A 
very rare species. 50c each. 
*marjoletti—Long slender buds, opening 
pale yellow with outer petals rosy red. 
15c each. ‘ 
*praecox—A brownish looking bud opening 
into a glowing scarlet flower on 12 inch 
stems in early April. 25c each. 
