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B rod laea (Californian Hyacinth) 
Half hardy bulbous plants, which should be planted in the open in a sandy soil with 
a little protection in winter, they deserve a place in every border and they should also 
be planted in the rock-garden. 
Plant late autumn about 4 inches deep in well-drained soil in any sunny position. 
Brodiaea Bridgesi, a handsome variety with violet-pink flowers on a 16 inch stem. 
80 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
4 congesta, lovely lilac flower 60 cts. per doz.; $ 4.00 per 100 
>. grandiflora, charming bright blue flowers 45 cts. per doz.; $ 3.00 per 100 
.s lactea, white and green 45 cts. per doz.; $ 3.00 per 100 
“G laxa, rich tyrian-blue, recommended 45 cts. per doz.; $ 3.00 per 100 
Bulbocodium 
Bulbocodium vernum, (Colchicum), pretty rosy-purple, flowers resembling a 
Crocus, now very scarce. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
G@amassiavans acca. 
Pretty hardy bulbous plant from Columbia, they flower early in June, are very 
valuable for flower-borders and they are well recommended for naturalizing, they 
like partial shade. 
Camassia esculenta, splendid violet-blue 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100 
a Leichtlini alba, white 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
es Leichtlini coerulea, blue 25 cts. each; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow) 
The Chionodoxa is one of the most beautiful Spring flowers, and when established, 
its sheets of blue in very early Spring, are a great attraction in the gardens. They are 
quite hardy and most valuable for naturalizing. 
Once planted it comes up year after year, while the flower-spikes increase in size 
and beauty. The Chionodoxa may also be brought into bloom in a cold frame or cool 
greenhouse, close to the glass. 
Gigantea (Grandiflora), this is a very beautiful and distinct species with very large 
flowers of a pleasing shade of soft lavender-blue and clear snow-white centre, 
good strong grower. 45 cts. per doz.; $ 3.00 per 100 
Luciliae, producing pretty flowers of brilliant blue, with clear snow-white centre, this 
is the most popular member of this family and should be planted in generous 
quantities. 30 cts. per doz.; $ 2.00 per 100 
Luciliae alba, white flowers of delicate beauty, very rare. 
60 cts. per doz.; $ 4.00 per 100 
Luciliae rosea, here is another rare little gem producing pretty flowers varying from 
‘ pale-rose to lilac-rose. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100 
Sardensis, true gentian-blue and is of striking beauty for massive plantings, it cannot 
be too highly recommended. 30 cts. per doz.; $ 2.00 per 100 
Tmoli (Tmolusi), lovely clear blue species with white centre, it blooms after Luciliae. 
30 cts. per doz.; $ 2.00 per 100 
