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WM. BORSCH & SON, Maplewood, Oregon 

CYCLAMEN, Continued. 
*europeum—Leaves marbled and the flow- 
ers, varying from pink to deep rose, are 
deliciously scented. Summer and fall. 
$1.00 each. 
*neapolitanum—One of the easiest. Mar- 
bled leaves and flowers varying pink to 
seldom white, with crimson base. Sum- 
mer and fall. $1.00 each. 
*repandum—A rare species with leaves of 
fine texture and carmine or rosy red 
flowers late in spring. One of the last to 
bloom. $1.00 each. 
Special Offer—We have some nice two and 
three year old mixed bulbs, many of 
them hybrids, which we offer at 75c each. 
EPIPACTIS gigantea—Handsome hardy Or- 
chid. Stout leafy stems terminating with 
crowded spikes of greenish white flow- 
ers, strongly veined with purple. Will 
thrive in any damp position. 50c each. 
*ERANTHIS hyemalis—Winter Aconite. One 
of the first spring blooming bulbs, 
bright yellow flowers resembling But- 
tercups, rising from an encircling collar 
of fringy green. 25c each. 
FRITILLARIA—Bulbous plants of the wood- 
lands of Oregon and California. Delivery 
from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1. 
*pudica—Erect stems, 4 to 8 inches high, 
with from 3 to 6 nodding bells of purest 
gold. Best in full sun, in light, loose, 
gritty soil. 25c each. 
*recurva—The showiest of all Fritillarias. 
Many red and orange bells on branching 
stalks 12 to 24 inches high. Prefers a 
woodland soil with a little shade. 15c 
each; extra large bulbs, 25c each. 
GALANTHUS imperati atkinsi (Snowdrop) 
—A magnificent Snowdrop with large 
snow-white flowers which have very long 
petals, the white tube being marked with 
dark green at the base. Plant 4 inches 
deep in good garden loam, in moist, cool, 
shady spot. Bulbs ready Sept. to Nov. 6 
inches. 35c each. 
HABENARIA — Hardy terrestrial Orchids, 
' quite easy in a damp, half shaded spot, 
in a mixture of leafmold and silt. 
ciliaris—Probably the showiest of native 
Orchids in temperate North America. 
Fringed orange flowers, crowded on 12 
inch stems, during July and Aug. 50c ea. 
dilitata—Native of southern Oregon, with 
pure white flowers on 12 to 18 inch 
stems. 50c each. 
fimbriata—Fragrant lilac flowers on 12 to 
15 inch stems. 50c each. 
*lacera—The green Fringed Orchid. 50c 
each. 
psycodes—Small lilac flowers, crowded on 
18 to 24 inch stems. Fragrant. 50c each 
HYPOXIS *hirsuta — The grassy foliage 
makes a fine foil for the clusters of 
shiny yellow stars which spring out 
in April and May, and if given a little 
shade, continue on into autumn. Will 
grow almost anywhere; sun or shade or 
any soil, with fair drainage. 8 inches. 
35c each. ‘ 
INCARVILLEA delavayi — Large rich rose 
Gloxinia-like flowers on 24 to 30 inch 
stems, June to Aug. The pinnate foliage — 
is also very attractive. 35c and 50c each. 
Olgae—Feathery leaved bushes with rosy 
pink trumpets. For a sunny, well drained 
spot. June to Aug. 2% ft. 50c each. 
IRIS Bulbous species—Should be planted in 
the fall. For later delivery we have some 
out of pots, for which please ace 15¢ per 
bulb. 
*histrioides major—A very rare species 
with large bright blue flowers on 8 to 5 
inch stems, during Feb. and. March. A 
light, well-drained soil, full sun. 75c each. 
*reticulata—The violet-scented Iris. Bril- 
liant deep purple flowers with golden 
blotch, on 6 inch stems. Plant 3 inches 
deep in any light, un-manured soil, which ~ 
is well-drained. Also a fine pot plant, 3 
to 5 bulbs in a pot. 35c each. 
*reticulata Cantab— This form has pale 
blue standards and pale violet-blue falls, 
with a golden orange crest. Culture as 
preceding. 75c each. 
*Sindpers—A beautiful hybrid, with light 
green foliage and flowers of turquoise- 
blue of the best Gentiana farreri and a 
bright golden crest. Blooms with Iris 
reticulata, being of the same _ height. 
Quite hardy, but should have some pro- 
tection or shelter to do its best in the 
open. Light sandy soil, well-drained, with 
lime rubble. 75c and $1.00 each. 
tuberosa—A very odd, exceptionally early 
fragrant species, with apple green flow- 
ers having a lip of velvety blackish pur- . 
ple. 12 in. Tubers best planted in late 
fall or very early spring, 35c each. 
OXALIS—Perfect drainage is essential if you 
would be successful with these plants. 
*adenophylla — Crinkly, grey-green leaves 
among which nestle all through the sum- 
mer huge goblets of lilac-pink, darkening 
to crimson at the base. A light, well-. 
drained soil in full sun. Plant in autumn, 
delivery of bulbs being made from Sept. 
to Dec. Dormant bulbs, 25c each. Plants — 
in spring, 50c each. 
*bowiei—Bold trifoliate leaves and large 
rose-red flowers all summer and fall, on 
6 inch stems. It is impossible to move 
this species after it has started to grow, 
so order in early fall. Delivery, Sept. to 
Nov. 25c each. 
*brasiliensis — Shamrock-like leaves, an 
inch across, with large rosy-purple or 
rosy-crimson flowers in late summer and 
fall. Requires a little protection in cold 
climates. Excellent pot plants, 3 inohere 
50c each. 
