B. ixioides splendens (calliprora lutea) — Popularly known as the “Golden 
Star.” A fine selection form of B. ixioides, produces quite large um- 
bels of pale golden yellow flowers, pencilled with light brown on the 
exterior of the perianth. June flowering. A very scarce species 
rarely offered. 10” tall. $.60 per 5, $1.10 per 10 
B. lactea (Triteliea hyacinthina) — Produces umbels of milky white flowers 
carried on strong stems 15” to 18” tall. Flgwers in mid-June — very 
good as a cut flower. Stock very limited. $.45 per 5 §$.75 per 10 
B. laxa — Large umbels of deep purple-blue flowers produced on 12” stems 
very decorative and splendid cut flowers. $.35 per 10 $2.50 per 100 
minor (Hookera minor) — We are pleased to offer this true miniature. A 
remarkable and beautiful species for rock garden or Alpine house. 
Deep purple-blue flowers on very short stems. Only 
$.85 per i0 $1. 90 per 25 
BRODIAEA COLLECTION 
All labeled. 5 each 5 most distinct varieties _ $1.50 
BULBOCODIUM . 
B. vernum — A charming early flowering bulb. The exquisite pinkish violet 
flowers are produced several per corm, resembling a miniature 
Colchicum to which itis closely related; only 2” to 3” tall. Order and 
plant early in mid-September and October. Plant 3” deep, 2” to 3” 
apart. Require well-drained sandy soil. Rarely offered. 
$1.00 per 10 $7.00 per 100 
CAMASSIA 
C. esculenta — This beautiful race of bulbous American plants are planted 
far too little. Fine starry flowers of a good rich hue on spikes 15” 
to 18” tall; narrow grassy foliage. Delightful to use as an accent in 
the rock garden, or in the flower border. June blooming. They 
prefer a moist ground during the growing season and should be left 
undisturbed. Due to the small bulbs this species make, they should 
be planted 4” to 5” deep and 4” apart. $.40 per 10 $3.00 per 100 
C. Cusicki — produces radiant spike of pale lavender-blue star flowers with 
pale yellow anthers, varies in height from 18” to 24”. Flowers earl-— 
ier than C. esculenta. A clump of 10 to 20 in the flower border, foun- 
dation planting, or as an accent in the rock garden produces a mag- 
nificent and arresting sight. $.70 per 10 $6.50 per 100 
CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow) 
These are the harbingers of spring. They should be used in great quan- 
tities in the front of the flower border, at the edge of foundation plantings, 
and in drifts in the rock garden. Plant 3” deep and 1” or 2” apart. They will 
increase rapidly, and you will enjoy them year after year. 
C. gigantea (grandiflora) — This is the most delightful and largest of the — 
group. The flowers are produced three to four on a stem that is 3” 
to 4” tall. Beautiful light blue color with a slight variation in shades. 
$.40 per 10 $3.00 per 100 
C. gigantea alba — A snow white form of the preceding, it is exceedingly 
beautiful as a companion to the colored form of Crocus species in the 
rock garden. Limited supply. $.60 per 10 $4.00 per 100 
C. Luciliae — The flowers are sky blue in its purest form produced in good 
quantities on 3’? stems. $.30 per 10 $2.50 per 100 
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