BRODIAEA 
_ These are easily naturalized in almost any soil. Plant them about 3 
inches deep and leave them alone. They are especially happy under de- 
ciduous trees, in the rock garden or rough, gritty soils. 
Mixed — Six 60c, Doz. 95c, 25 $1.70, 100 $6.50 
This mixture contains the following colors: blue, red, yellow, white, and 
is good for naturalizing. Bulbs self-sow and increase quite rapidly. 
CALOCHORTUS - Mariposa Tulips 
Until one has seen a good collection of these plants, he has no idea 
how much Nature can do in the variation of one flower. One to many 
on a stem, wonderfully marked with eyes and dots, and peinciling in rich 
colors, are cheracteristics. “Mariposa’’ is simply the Spanish word for 
butterfly, and is applied to these Tulips because the eyes and markings 
are so like those on a butterfly’s wings. 
Mixed Colors and Varieties Six 90c, Doz. $1.50, 25 $2.75, 100 $10.00 
They grow from 1 to 2 feet high and branch. The flowers are simply 
marvelous in their variety of colors and markings. Scarcely two are 
alike; in a mixed lot they may vary through white, lilac to purple and 
again through shades of pink to claret-red. In any mixture whites, 
more or less eyed, predominate. There is no better investment for the 
flower lover than a quantity of these bulbs. They thrive best in a rather 
porous soil, either sandy or gritty, and grow either in sun or light 
shade. Flowers are 2 to 4 inches in diameter. 
CALLAS - Zantedeschia 
Plant Callas indoors in the late fall of the year. In April or May dormant 
bulbs may be planted near the pool in a sunny spot where they will 
flower beautifully in August or September. 
Elliottiana (Yellow Calla) 
Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $7.00, 100 $50.00 
One that should be planted extensively. The deep golden yellow flowers 
are truly magnificent and produced in abundance. The: green foliage is 
spotted white which adds to its beauty; lovely house plant as well as 
garden subject. 
Godfrey (White Calla) Each 55c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
Most ornamental foliage if grown near pool where it will get plenty of 
water; an excellent, easily grown house plant. 
Ethel Roosevelt Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $7.00, 100 $50.00 
This rare variety produces pale yellow flowers which are about one- 
fourth larger than those of Calla Elliottiana and it grows about 6 to 8 
inches taller. It is easily grown in the house but also makes a fine 
garden plant blooming over a long period during the summer. The bulbs 
should be dug in the late fall and stored like Gliadioli over the winter. 
They increase in size, producing a greater number of blooms from 
year to year. 
Rehmanni Each 55c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
The pink or rose Calla. A rather uncommon species native to Natal. 
The flowers are small but pink and therefore most unusual. An uncom- 
mon plant for the greenhouse or indoor culture. 
CAMASSIA (Hardy) 
There are few bulbous plants that meet climatic or soil conditions bet- 
ter or give a more attractive bloom. They are hardy without protection, 
and thrive either under ordinary garden conditions or when naturalized in 
open, moist woods or in not too dense a grassy growth. The flower stems 
are 2 to 4 feet high with as many as a hundred star-shaped flowers measur- 
ing 114 inches across and flowering in long succession. 
Esculenta Six 50c, Doz. 85c, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.75 
Very showy in mass planting. Forms flower spikes 2 feet high, bearing 
a cluster of star-shaped flowers of a very fine, rich purple. Fine for wet 
or swampy places where other bulbs do not grow. 
Leichtlini, Blue Six 65c, Doz. $1.10, 25 $1.90, 100 $7.50 
Same as preceding but stronger, flowers are larger and come in various 
hues of blue and creamy white. Again does well where other bulbs fail. 
ERANTHIS - Winter Aconite 
Plant Bulbs Immediately Upon Receipt 
These produce about two weeks before Crocus are in bloom, little yellow 
flowers like Buttercups about 3 inches above the ground, with settings 
of fine green, frilled collars which never seem to mind the worst of weather 
conditions. Will thrive under trees where tew other plants can hold their 
own. They seed themselves freely and colonies from self-sown seed are 
soon formed. Plant at once upon receipt, firmly, 2 inches deep, in shade 
or full sun, about 18 bulbs to a square foot. 
Cilicica Six 70c, Doz. $1.25, 25 $2.30, 100 $8.25 
Deep yellow flower, foliage bronzy and finely cut; lovely rock garden 
variety. 
Hyemalis Six 70c, Doz. $1.15, 25 $2.10, 100 $7.75 
The common Winter Aconite, clear yellow, very early. Good for the 
rock garden, under Sedums or under trees. Plant bulbs at once when 
received. 
ERYTHRONIUM .- Trout Lilies 
These are charming woodland plants, producing in early April, small 
Lily-like flowers of which the colors run in delicate tints of white, pink, 
cream, bright yellow and rose. They thrive in wooded places under shrubs 
and in shaded corners or crevices of the rockery. 
Tuolumnensis Six $1.15, Doz. $1.90, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
Glacier Lily, Mountain Lily, or Golden Easter Lily. One of the most beau- 
tiful and rarest of Dog-Tooth Violets, do best in shady woodland places, 
well drained soil. Not unusual to see them with 10 to 12 golden 
flowers, the flowers often being 3 inches across. Plant in colonies. 
Mixed Colors Six 85c, Doz. $1.45, 25 $2.65, 100 $10.00 
This mixture is made up of many varieties. Splendid for naturalizing and 
for rock garden in light, shade. It is best to plant them in groups of 
six and more. Once planted they will remain and multiply very rapidly. 
Are perfectly hardy and simple to grow. 
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FRITILLARIA - Imperialis 
(Crown Imperial) 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully drooping flowers should 
not be missed in any garden. They want a good soil, much sun, and can be 
left undisturbed for years. Must be planted as early as possible and have 
to be carefully protected against sharp winds, as the tall plants .grow 4 
feet or more high. They are real ‘‘’grandmother’s favorites’’ and should be 
in every hardy border or old-fashioned flower garden. 
Maxima, Red Each $1.25, Three $3.25, Doz. $12.50 
Robust and strong growing variety with large orange-red flowers. Height 
34 inches. 
FRITILLARIA - Guinea Hen Flower 
Fritillarias are lovely bulbous plants for the rock garden or indoor culture. 
The stems are leafy and most graceful, with many pendent, bell-like 
flowers. One species found in Southern California is called ‘‘Mission 
Bells,’ while in other places local species are called Brown or Chocolate 
Lilies. 
Meleagris Six 59c, Doz. 90c, 25 $1.65, 100 $6.25 
These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, reddish brown and purple, 
bell-shaped flowers in curiously checkered shades, on stems 12 inches 
high. They are very effective in colonies, requiring a somewhat dry 
situation. Invaluable for the rockery, for naturalizing and very lovely 
grown in pans indoors; use same culture as for Freesia. 
GALANTHUS - Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flowering spring bulbs. They 
require very little attention, and can remain undisturbed for years and 
years. They like rather moist and cool soil. To get a lovely effect they 
must be planted thickly, while they can be grown under trees and shrubs, 
in woodlands and in lawns. In the latter case, the lawn should not be 
mown before the leaves. are withered or next year’s blooms may be spoiled. 
Nivalis Six 60c, Doz. $1.05, 25 $1.80, 100 $7.00 
This is the old-fashioned favorite. Its lovely white nodding blooms are 
out before the frost is out of the ground; one of the lovely bulbs 
that tell us spring is almost here. A group naturalized in the shade of 
shrubs or under trees is worth while. Once planted they remain for a 
lifetime. 
Nivalis flore-pleno Six $1.00, Doz. $1.55, 25 $2.85, 100 $10.25 
Double form of the common Snowdrop, requiring same care. 
GLORIOSA - Climbing Lily 
Superba Each 90c, Three $2.50, Doz. $9.00 
A splendid low climber, easy to grow in the garden, it does well in shel- 
tered spots out-of-doors. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, producing a dozen or 
more gorgeous Lily-like flowers which open a bright yellow and red, 
but change to a deep scarlet. In bloom through the summer and au- 
tumn months. Most unusual and rare garden bulbs. Store tubers in win- 
ter like Gladioli; may be used season after season, It may also be grown 
in a 4- or 5-inch pot in a cool greenhouse where it makes a beautiful 
show. 
Gloriosa 
