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Wholesale. 1898

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CALIFORNIAN
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CARL PURDY,

COLLECTOR and GROWER,
UKIAH, MENDOCINO CO., CALIFORNIA, U.S. A.

(Copyrighted 1898, by Carl Purdy.)

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REMARKS.

I make a specialty of Californian bulbs, growing largely, and through
collectors reaching all parts of the Paicfic Coast of the United States.

QUALITY.—The bulbs offered are above medium grade, even in size,
and with no small or imperfect ones. Extras to cover all deficiencies are
always sent. In the selection and packing of bulbs the greatest of care is
taken.

GUARANTEES.—I guarantee that all bulbs shall reach purchaser in
first-class condition, and will make good any loss in transit whether from
breakage of package or decay. Claims for damages must be made
within five days after receipt of goods, and will be allowed either by
replacing the bulbs or by deducting the price from bill, at my option.

GROWN IN CULTIVATION.—The largest part of my orders will be
filled from bulbs of my own growing; these are larger, solider, and better
ripened than collected bulbs. [The collected bulbs used will be
first-class.

Date of Ripening and Snipment.

Unless otherwise ordered, I make my main shipment about August rst,
and send later sorts as they come in; unless specially noted, bulbs are
ready August rst.

Californian bulbs as a rule do better if planted in the fall. I keep stocks
until January Ist, .

SUPPLIES.—Unless otherwise noted, my supplies are equal to any
probable demand. I make a point of filling all orders if itis any way
possible. [grow from 200,000 to 309-000 California bulbs annually.

LARGE LOTS.—Special prices on Jarge lots of any sort.

CARRIAGE,—I deliver all bulbs, except lilies, within the United States
free of freight and express charges. 1 deliver all foreign orders at N.Y.

TERMS.

CASH WITH ORDER.
## Six at rate per dozen.

Brodiza.

These are handsome hardy bulbous plants of the Pacific slope of the
United States. They have a few grassy radical leaves, and one or several
slender stalks terminating in either an open umbel, or a dense umbellate
head. Reliable bloomers, growing well in almost any soil or under any
conditions. Perfectly hardy in the Eastern United States and Europe.
The bulbs are easily kept dry for months, and are not at all subject to de-
cay, and do not bruise readily, good points from a dealer’s standpoint.

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Section I.
BRODIAEA LAXA_ S. Watson.

Blue Milla, Ithuriel’s Spear. A well grown plant of this
fine species has a spreading umbel eight inches across, ona
sixteen inch erect stalk, and from forty to fifty tubular flow-
ers, from blue to deep purple in color; it forces well, and as
a cut flower is fine and very lasting............... sees :
BRODIAEA HENDERSONIE Watson.

This beautiful species is now offered for the first time in
reliable supply; like the beautiful B. laxa, except it is vellow
banded swith. purples sce sack. wiagae cose ck owadess ae ee
BRODIAEA BRIDGHESII S. Watson.

Resembling B. laxa, but a flatter flower, of a rich reddish-
purple; very handsome and universally admired...............-..

BRODIAEA PEDUNCULARIS 8S. Wat.

Like B. laxa, but fewer flowered, and having an immense
umbel twenty to twenty-four inches across. Color porcelain
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BRODIAEA LACTEA S. Watson.

Like B. laxa in habit, but having a small umbel of many
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Var. LILACINA.

I can highly recommend this fine new form which is far
larger and more vigorous than the type. With large flowers,
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BRODIAEA IXIOIDES _ S. Watson.

Of same habit as B laxa; flowers a fine yellow, banded
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than any other form. A fine bulb

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BRODIAEA MINOR S. Watson.

Like B. grandiflora, but dwarfed. The stem not rising
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Flowers in umbels, usually several stalks to each bulb; the blossoms
broad funnelform, of a peculiar thick waxy texture; very lasting.

BRODIAEA GRANDIFLORA Smith.

Very showy, fine, large deep purple flowers .............000
BRODLEA CALIFORNICA.

A new species introduced by me in 1895. it is like B.

Grandiflora but much larger in every way. Large, waxy
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BRODLEA ORCUTTII

Hand:ome smaller blue flowers in close umbels...... .......
BRODIAEA FILIFOLIA S. Watson.

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BRODIAEA STELLARIS S. Watson.

A beautiful plant. The bulbs producing several many
flowered umbels, the flowers deep blue with waxy white
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BRODI®A ROSEA.

Resembling B. stellaris, but pinkish purple...........-..ceeeee
BRODLILZA PURDYIT.

This handsome species is very different from all other
Brodiaeas in that the flower is broadly spreading with tips
declining, quite handsome and novel........ eetee ye cess leat
BRODIAEA TERRESTRIS Kellogg.

A miniature form, with small rose purple flowers with
yellow center, stems very short and the flowers often seem-
ing torest on the grounGc. A good novel ty.........c0ssseces sees
BRODIAEA GRACILIS _ S. Watson.

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BRODIAEA CAPITATA Benth.

A tall early bloomer, with handsome deep violet flowers
in head, on long slender stalks......... Bee ase eses sétR anes octate
SRODLEA CAPITATA. VAR. ALBA.

This splendid waxy white form is a genuine acquisition.
There is no purer white in nature. It should be grown
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BRODLEA CAPITATA VAR. PARVIFLORA.

A very floriferous form of B: capitata. low giowing with
several stalks. The flowers are exactly the color of the
English violet, and a bunch of them could be readily passed
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A tall species with fine purple flowers. ..........
BRODIAEA CONGESTA Sm.

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Section 1V.—STROPHOLIRION.
BRODIAA VOLUBILIS

Twining Hyacinth. No more striking novelty has been
introduced of late years. Like B. congesta in bulbs and leaf.
The stem begins twining as the tiny flower bud appears and
when it is developed the loose umbel of beautiful waxy pink
flowers is born aloft three to five feet from the ground. The
flower stem can be twined in odd arrangements.

Immense bulbs. 1 inch in diameter
Large bulbs, 5-1 inch in diameter
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Section V.—BREVOORTIA,
BRODIAEA COCCINEA A Gray.

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The floral firecracker, well shown in cut. flowers 1%
to 2inches long, a rich glowing crimson, tipped with pea
green. One of the best of novelties, and a very striking
plant. Immense ‘bulbs meh mm: “diameter. (i) .22-2-.5--- eee
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Section VI.—HOWELULI.
BRODIAEA HOWELLIE 8S. Watson.

Small, and milky white to blue, but very pretty...............
VAR. LILACINA.,

A splendid new thing from the State of Washington. De-
scribed in London Garden as follows: ‘‘Fine deep green
foliage at time of flowering. Sturdy stem two feet high,
crowned by large flat umbels of nicely shaped flowers of a
very delicate blending of milky white and lilac blue ”
Flowers very lasting Illustrated by colored plate in
Garden. December 15th, 1894. Ready Sept. ISt.......c..0.ceeee

BRODIAEA DOUGLASII S. Watson.

Similar but a delicate blue, eight or ten inches high. Pretty..

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EL Dorapbo STRAIN.

This lovely strain introduced and named by me in 1895 is botanically
close to the var. roseus, yet to the eye clearly distinct. It is of much taller
erowth, being from ten inches to thiee feet in height. Petals are narrower
than long, drawing to a narrow claw, and giving quite a different outlire
from var. roseus, with its very broad petals and short, thick cliw. In color
it is unsurpassed. In the same locality it varies from white, through Hac,
deep velvety purple, and reddish purple, to rich red, pink andsilmon. Abt
are marked with a showy eye. colored brown and with vellow, and Dbeau-
tifully dotted and lined. Ali have a showy red center, while to som: is
added a Jarge gold blotch at apex of petal. There are also fine forms in
eream and light yellow.

The different color forms also grow separately and [am 100. -YO0O
able to furnish in reliable separate colors.

EI Dorado strain, mixed selected bulbs. Giving them tn
the wide range in which they naturally occur, the white
most frequent, next purple, while the red, salmon and pink
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C. venustus var. pictus. A fine color form of the El
Dorado strain. Creamy white, brilliantly marked with or
without gold blotch. Described is Gardener’s Chronicle,
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EL Dorado deep vurple: a deep rich purple of a velvety
lustre, a depth of color unsurpassed in any flower ....... Mieco 450 3009

El Dvurado, red to pmk. A_ spiendid collection of
colored forms, seareeiy anv two alike. From pink to a deep
claret and blood red. A dozen will give endless surprises... g 50 30 00

Et DorADO GOLD BLOTCHED:

These lovely flowers are blotched above with red or gold.
Their beauty can onlv be appreciated on sight. Ground
color white, red or purple ..... Le SE ROTC e HE RN Aa 7 50

OCULATUS STRAIN.

{ CALOCHORTUS VENUSTUS OCULATUS
( - i CITRINUS

These well known varieties differ on'v in color. With their variations
they torm a well marked strain. They have short, stiff stalks. one to three
feet high, few to manv flowers, with petals broad at apex and tapering to
a narrow claw. Well grown plants produce flowers three to four inches
across. Colors from white and cream, through lilac to purple. in oculatus.
Buff, to deep lemon yellow and brown, in citrinus. The eve is prominent.
Center purplish in oculatus, brown incitrinus. A good grower and one
of the very best species. I 50 1000

C. venustus roseus C. venustus oculatus C. venustus citrinus.
C. venustus purpurascens. C. pulchellus. C. albus.

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CALOCHORTUS FLEXUOSUS S. Wats. TOO

A species related to C. splendens, but with stems so weak
as to almost be said to creep. The flowers are large and
very brilliant, a dazzling purple with a darker purple eye,
and yellow hairs belew. Introduced by myself in 1897... ... IO 00

Group II—VENUSTUS

Butterfly Tulips. To this lovely group of Calochorti is properly applied
the Spanish name Mariposa (butterfly), for their brilliantly colored flowers
with eye-like spots on each petal and sepal, and other delicate markings
with dots, lines and hairs, are strongly suggestive of the wings of a bril-
liantly colored butterfly. Botanists have variously divided this great group
of allied forms between Calochortus luteus and C. venustus. Botanically
all can be considered as either strains of one variable species or asa
number of closely allied species.

THE ROSEUS STRAIN.

CALOCHORTUS VENUSTUS Dougl. Var. ROSEUS. Too - 1000

This is the type as described by Bentham, growing in the
Coast Range of California. 6 to 10 inches high, stout.
Petals brc ader than long, with a short, broad claw. Flowers
two inches across of exquisite shading. Creamy white or suf-
fused with lilac. A rose colored blotch at apex of petal,
fine eye midway, red shadings on lower third of petal.
Back of petal rich carmine. Well figured in Garden in 785. 3 00 20 00

Var. SULPHUREUS

Exactly like type but color clear yellow, rose blotch at
top of petal as in roseus. This fine novelty is offered by
Mme tontne figse, time. Supply doubtfuls. socc cccccec cs. ceceeees oe 10 OO

Var. SANGUINEUS

In this showy form the flowers are deep red with very
dark eve, and without rose blotch at apex... .......... -.cseseees IO 00

Var. PURPURASCENS.

Flowers like var. roseus: fully three inches across, pur-
plish lilac outside and top of petals, creamy white half way, purple at center.
A beautiful eye in middle of petal, but no rose blotch at apex. This strain
is a strong vigorous grower, the best of all except C. Vesta. On each stalk
are several large offsets which soon form fine bulbs. It is natural to a rich,
heavy, sticky clay, but thrives in anv loam. Colored plate in Garden,
1895. 2°25 15.00

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Bloomeria.

BLOOMERIA AUREA Kellogg.

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The bloomerias are close to Rrodiza laxa in general

character, but with flat open flowers, produced in great

numbers. Light yellow. Easily grown and very pretty.

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BLOOMERIA CLEVELANDI §S. Wats.

Is of smaller growth with delicate yellow flowers.. ......... 3 00 20 00

Calochortus.

Section I.—WARIPOSA TULIPS.

This is a group whose elegance of form and fine coloring give them a
high rank in the garden. Much attention is being given them in Europe
and the leading floral papers speak of them in the highest terms. The
bulb is small, the leaves grassy, the stem stiff and erect but slender. The
exquisitely molded flowers resembie in furm the tulip, while the colorings
are most beautifvl and varied. Bulbs easily handled and light. I have the

finest collection in the world, and spare no pains to secure new and rare
forms.

Group I.—SPLENDENS. I100)=—-:« YOO
CALOCHCRTUS SPLENDENS Dougl.

‘the type of the species is a tall and stately plant, with
Jarze (2 to 3 inches acr ss), pale lilac flowers, paler at the
center, and the lower half of the petals covered with long
cobwebby: hairs. -..ciccs--cceeecnc= cence oxereee 3 00 20 00

Var. ATROVIJOLACEA.

Tall and slender but flowers one to one and one half inch-
es across, of a deep purple color, with a dark spot in the
center. Good 25-2 SER 5 on cae pean ate tenees = ELH Sees 3.00 2000

Var. RUBRA

A grand new form as large as type but deep reddish purple
with a dark purple spot at Center... ......-eseeeeeceesee eer eertnesenees 6 co

CALOCHORTUS PALMERI S. Watson.

The plant generally sold under this name (the true C.
Palmeri is not in cultivation), isa charming thing, slender,
resembling the last species, but in color. a delicate lilac.
shaded fosainion and with short yellow hairs on lower
third. A good grower and very pretty......- Apel hs Rent iter, «8 £0. 7 50

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Var. CITLRINUS. YOO ICoo

The splendid strain I offeris of a uniform deep lemon
yellow with a black eye. No plant that J grow is more ad-
mired here or attracts more attention in foreign exibitions... 1 50 10 0O
CALOCHORTUS VESTA

This very clearly marked strain, is not related to any of the others. J
consider it the finest of all Calochorti. The habit is tall, strong and vig-
orous. The immense flowers three to five inches across, are borne on
long stalks and are numerous. Petals broad fan shaped with hairy gland
across base, and a broad eye and band across middle. Color white,
suftused with lilac to rose purple. Center red. Back of petal purple.
It grows in any soil, from heavy wet clay to light loam, and is not subject
to disease. It propagates rapidly, having severai strong offsets each
year, which in two years make large bulbs. Reports from Europe are
that it succeeded where all others fail. This splendid species is what
has been long desired: a hardy, vigorous Mariposa tulip, which everyone
can easily grow. ‘‘The five forms of venustus are among the most beauti~
ful. Var. ‘Vesta’ the strongest and perhaps finest of all.’” Geo. F. Wilson
in Garden. Splendidly figured in Garden, July, 1895: Described in
Gardener’s Chronicle, July, 1895. Good, bulbs................. 2008). 25)/00
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CALOCHORTUS LUTEUS: Doug.

This is a dwarfed species, with rather small, full flower. a ;
clear lichisyellow, byown-limned. "at DASE... ti. isncedecrsscseees sess: 15 Om LOLS

CALOCHORTUS CATALINAE 8S. Wat.

A lovely species between C. splendens and C. venustus.
Habit of C. venustus. Flowers white to lilac, or deep lilac,
very large and handsome, a large round black spot at base
of each petal. Remarkable for blooming with the Star
Tulip section, fully a month before other Mariposas. A
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Group III—CLAVATUS
CALOCHORTUS CLAVATUS S. Watson

In this really splendid sort we have at once the largest flowered and
stoutest stemmed of all Mariposas. The bulb is very large, the single bare
leaf one or two feet long, the stem is heavy and stout zigzagged. The
flowers are shaped like a broad based bowl, sometimes five or six inches
across. The color is a deep rich yellow, and the lower half is covered
thickly with stiff yellow hairs, each tipped with a round translucent knob,
and in the light like tiny icicles. I offer three lovely forms.

» Var. EL DORADO (C. Plummerae aureus) :—

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‘Ventura’ [the type]:— 10O0)— «TOGO
A deep yellow. Very stout. Splendid. ......... jduicy eee . 1000
“Obispo”’

Like the last but the upper half of the back of each petal
is olive brown which shows through the deep vellow of the
inside, giving changeable shades. A very lovely flower ..... 10 00

CALOCHORTUS CONCOLOR (C, luteus concolor Baker).

The flower of this fine species is a deen vellow. marked
with red bands, and hairv on lower part inside. Stem not
so stiff as C. clavatus nor is it zigzag. ‘‘C. luteus v. concolor
will be a great addition with its strong habit and clear vellow
flowers.’’—Robt. Wallace in Garden. Colored Plate in

Garden 1895: Supply: uncertain. 2th eee a i id ee oe

Group II—WEEDII
CALOCHORTUS WEEDII Wood.

This is one of the finest. The bulb is heavily coated with
fibre, there is a single broad, radical leaf, and large flowers.
Petals of a triangular outline, often square at the tip, clear
orange yellow, finely dotted with brown, and lined with
long silky hairs. There are also variations to light purple
and brown. The type orange yellow, | ...... ....8 Sh ace . 4 50) aocne

Var. ALBA

White or white flushed with pink. Supply unceratin. 10 00
CALOCHORTUS PLUMMERAE Greense.(C. Weedil purpurascens)

A queen among Calochorti. Of large size and full outlina.

In color a rich lavender purple, lined with long silky,
yellow: hairs26) 5275 -or Aue ence ee eee dal, wedecnchycecceseamanas 7 50

CALOCHORTUS OBISPOENSIS lLemn,

A unique torm of C. Weedii in which the petals are less
than one-half the length of sepals, densely covered with
long brown hairs. Habit tall, slender and branching, very
floriferous. A genuine novelty,.......... cohcen ya "dts bids wn See me 10 00

Grour TV—DESERT SPECIES.
CALOCHORTUS KENNEDYI Porter.

This “is the mort brilliant and striking of all the Calochorti known to
us,’’ says a writer in London Garden, who adds—‘‘the dazzline scarlet of
the flowers suggests the iodide of mercury, and as the plant proves to be
what is called a good doer, it is certain to become popular. It has proved
perfectly hardy in England, the bulbs having been in the open border

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during the last three winters, and flowers have been produced in abun-
dance during the summer. It grows about 18 inches high. The flowers
are produced in umbels of 4 or 5, the outer segments being pale green on
the outside, with white scarious margins. The inside is brilliant scarlet-
red, the inner segments also brilliant scar et except for a purple spot just
above the base bearded with a few tufted hairs; the anthers are dark
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Group V—NUTTALLII.

There are no more exquisitely beautiful flowers thanthese roo 1000
“Sego Lilies’? (The Mormon name) of the Great Basin. Most
of them are plants of the sage brush deserts. The leaves are
an ashy green, the foliage scant, but the great flowers are
wonderful in tintings. I offer C. Nuttallii white, often sold
as C. Gunnisoni; large, pure white flowers banded green on

the back, and marked dark brown inside ............sceces sceoeeeess 4 50 3000
C. Nutrallii blue. Very Large, flowers white to blue

marked indigo inside. Supply uncertain...... ... PeUap beste: calves 6 00
C. Nuttallii yellown2isA.05. Pasha edt. Be ee eer deb diienth igs GO
C. Nuttalliiin pink shades. Supply uncertain...... ..... septa: lpia <G

C. Nuttallii in lilac and purple. Supply uncertain.............. 6 00

CALOCHORTUS LEICHTLINII Hook, J.

C. Leichtlinii isa slender Alpine species, of asmoky white
color, banded green and marked dark brown............- shtist at.) QU 20: G0

C. invenustus (C. Palmeri of 1894). A_ stiff umbellate
species, a smoky white Supply uncertain .... 1.0... .ceeeeeee ee TO 00
C. Gunnisonii. Very fine. White tinted with delicate
green, a band of green hairs across petal, and a purple band
BEIOW. seats SES pas aa ake hana As Beet on Bolton “a ee a ea 3,00 20 00

Grove VI—cALOCHORTUS MA‘ ROCARPUS Douzl.

This very fine species forms a group by itself. It has a
very large bulb, a stout almost leafless stem, and a very large
flower of an exquisite pale lavender banced down the back
with green. Petals Jong, narrow and pointed.........00:sccee0e6 4 50 30 00

Group VII—NITIDUS

These are hardy species growing in the meadows from Oregon to Mon-
tana, where they endure much cold. They form a connecting link between
the Giant Star Tulips and the true Mariposas Their leaves are like those
of the Star Tulips, long, broad and glossy. Like the Star Tulips too the
seed pod is handsome, three cornered and winged. The stems are stiffly
erect. The flowers cup-shaped, not so bri!liant as the true Mariposas, but

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very delicite. The plants are hardy, healthy, and vigorous, and are to be
highly recommended for cold climates... I00 IcGOO

CALOCHORTUS NITIDUS Dousgl.
This species has a large showy flower, pale lilac with
a large indigo colored blotch in the centre of each
petal. It is lined with long cobweby hairs Ready Sept Ist. 6 0o
C. pavonaceus. Not quite as large. Lilac with a peacock -

like spot on each petaliegs psa ee ee dais acsace: Soe SG
CALOCHORTUS LONGEBARBATUS ss
A good species in same line. Purple....... See ete 32s 22045 eee 4 50 3000

Section II.—STAR TULIPS
Group I—-GLOBE_ TULIPS.

These have a shiny leaf often a foot long. The stalks are
slender, branching in graceful curves. Few to many flowers
are borne, of the most exquisite silky texture which hang in
pendent globes. These are the perfection of grace tn out-
line and while not brilliant are unsurpassed in delicate tints.
Plants of the woodland.
CALOCHORTUS ALBUS Doug.

Fairy Bell, White Globe Tulip. A strong grower, = 5..
often a foot high with ten to twentv globular flowers of
an exquisite pearly white. The flowers an inch in diameter,
edged with silky hairs, and hanging like bells . nc sesh eee 1) BO, eee

C.amcenus. Much like preceding buta wentie rose pink 4 50 30 co

CALOCHORTUS PULCHELLUS Doug.
Like preceding in leaf and stem, but the flowers
flattened like a childs’ pin wheel, of a golden. yellow
beautifully margined with stiff hairs. A Beers gem, no
collection is complete without it... bob be ees a rere Ee 1 50 1000

Group II—STAR TULIPS.

Like the Globe Tulip but smaller as a rule, and the
flowers dainty open cups. All of the species resemble
‘each other, and were first included under C. elegans.

CALOCHORTUS ELEGANS Pursh.

A dainty sort with cream colored flowers lined with
yellow hairs. Suplyuncertain. Ready Sept. 15th..24:.. -...... 4 50 30 00

CALOCHORTUS MAWEANUS Leichtl

Cats Ears. Flowers white, filled with silky blue hairs,
very ‘daiaty.2 .2100t. Ad cas Soa et Reo ee ees ee =. 150 190

TS
TOO 1000

C. maweanus v. roseus, same tinged rose..... ote p—Siieahe 225 15 00
C. maweanus v. major. Twice as large inevery respect,
otherwise the same..............- Pau Ss a MR a Neen Shane Nts 225115) (00

CALOCHORTUS CAERULEUS S. Wat.

Like preceding but blue lined with long silky hairs............ 4 50
CALOCHORTUS BENTHAMI Baker.

Like preceding, but a rich yellow with black spots........... I 50 1000
Cc, LOBBII.

An alpine species dwarfed, but large straw colored
flowers with dark eye, very odd and pretty. Supply
uneertaines -Ricad wg SeO tard 5erccs seca ecen sessed A ab dans dees ee weeks bE 4 50
CALOCHORTUS UMBELLATUS Wood.

Like C. maweannus, but flowers not hairy, and white.
SUPPLY UNEErtaMpeces eat eccas ceaesasssecwases ove SA ROR SH OL OEE DEC CCR AC URGKO)

C. MINIMUS

A tiny species with naked white flowerS...... ...ccseccee eeeeeee 3, 00
Groce III—GIANT STAR TULIPS

In this splendid group which until offered by me this season was hardly
known, we have the very dainty silky flowers, and handsome glossy leaves
of the Star Tulip with a stout stem a foot or two high, and large flowers.
Unlike the others they naturally grow in open places and have a vigor and
health which are a high recommendation. They are sure to become great
favorites.

C. new sp. No. 1. A perfect beauty, with a large white

SIMS SERIE An VALLE SNES on tec Cee aUenns ERROR Hage hog sobed dh GO) GOe@
CALOCHORTUS TOLMIEI Hook-Arn,
Same but blue) Supply uncertain..c.ccc..cccceeee cesecees seseeeees 4 50 30 00
eww: Veliow. Very fie... 205 ci ccacsices Seec cig vverencencs IO 00

CALOCHORTUS APICULATUS Bak.
sikaw colored,a gem. Supply mOt. SUTE)....secoseres. 00 cosets IO 00

Section JII—MEADOW TULIPS

These Calochorti are natives of wet meadows. Of all the Calochorti
which I have grown, I have found C. lilacinus and ©. Vesta growing well
in all soils as long as well drained, and, as garden plants, thriving every-
where. In habit they are low flexuous and leafy. The cups are open and
erect and numerous, an inch or soin diametar. I have closely studied the
matter and have come to the conclusion that C. lilacinus and C. uniflorus
are one and the same species.

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CALOCHORTUS LILACINUS' Kellcgg.

Fiowers from pale lilacg with or without a dark blotch at
base’ of petal... .0ccncdseghl- outset b= eee ee a ene ean

CALOCHORTUS NUDUS‘S. Watson.

A delicate sort, with pale naked flowers ~......-.-<.<-00. <<:0-<-=s

Mixed Calochorti:— all sorts mixed, doz. 25e.
Mixed Mariposas 30e.

Mixed Star Tulips 25e.

Camassia.

A. class of very hardy bulbs of sturdy growth and hardy in any climate
and almost any soil. The cur describes the flower. The plant has many
long and glossy leaves trom its base much like a hyacinth. The stem is
stout, from one to three feet high, according to variety. The many flowers

are borne in racemes. Flowers for every ones yard and window,
CAMASSIA ESCULENTA Lindl. TOO Tooo
A foot high; deep blite2.:.....2202:.-- Sito Jetinietsn sScate Spee Lee go 600

CAMASSIA CUSICKII.

I take pleasure in bringing this grand new species within the reach of
the general public. It is destined to become a general favosite. I have
grown it for three years very successfully. The bulbs are very large,
weighing from two to eight ounces. The leayes large—a foot long. The
flowers produced in great racemes two to three feet in height, and with
hundreds of pale sky blue flowers. 6 00 45 00

CAMASSIA LEICHTLINII S. Watson.

So far as I have seen this is the finest Camassia in
flower, tall, andasplendid purple. Very showy........ ....... 4 {9 00). ah ep
C. alba. A pure white form......... Hist sublet ie ee 6 09 a

CAMASSIA FRASERI Torr.
| Ta1 Lb) ( 1 Pe ne Moet oe PS al, wt scudee dohedelnia b ces,c) ee ae

C. montanum’ A beautiful species like C. esculenta, a
pale sky blue, flowering after all others................. ...ee0.-+e Je 3 HeO

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DOG TOOTH VIOLETS.

Genus ERYTHRONIUM Linnaeus.

These charming lily-like plants have two broad handsome leaves, orow-
ing from the ground, which are usually richly colored and mottled, and in
themselves very ornamental. The slender leafless stem bears lovely flow-
ers, which are like small lilies, of exquisite coloring, and droop gracefully.
They are perfectly hardy anywhere, and grow best in a cool, moist climate
and a sheltered location. Their culture is easy, a well-drained loose soil,
rich in mould, perfectly meeting their requirements, and they flower early
when all flowers are more appreciated. With so much of beauty, and so
many excellent qualities, they cannot help becoming immensely popular.
The European and Eastern American sorts are not to be compared with
our large flowered sorts. All are beautiful, and cheap or dear every one will
prove a delight.

Our Pacific Coast Erythroniums are the finest known. All are large
of flower except E. purpurascens, and differ but little in that respect.
They differ much in time of flowering: E. Hartwegii is very early; it is
followed by E. revolutum precox; then Hendersonii, grandiflorum (type),
grandiflorum album, and purpurascens follow; the next in flower is revo-
lutum Bolanderii, followed quickly by revolutum Johnsonii; next comes
giganteum and revolutum (type); revolutum Watscnii lingers after all the

foregoing have gone, and montanum comes weeks later. The delicate
shadings, from white to bright yellow, while very difficult to describe, are
easily caught by the eye, and give a charming variety. Accompanied

as they are by difference in their flowering season, habit, and mottling of
leaves, a charming chain of variation is given, no links of which we would
willingly lose.

Section I.—StTyLE THREE CLEFT.

ERYTHRONIUM GRANDIFLORUM Too 1000

Leaves unmottled, 1-5-flowered, stem slender, petals re-
curved, flowers very bright yellow, anthers yellow; I dis-
tributed this last year as Nuttallianum, and under that
name it has been exhibited in London, and has been very
Sedi er Mate se! ee (Sess Pe Me Fe ATA teeth Se 4\.504 120.09

Var. ALBUM.

Like the type, except the flowers are white, yellowish at
center, and with a slight greenish caste. I have distributed
this for two years past as the type; a very fine species ........ 4 50 3000
ERYTHRONIUM NUTTALLIANUM

In no way differs from grandiflorum, except in having
red anthers; I have no bulbs of this.

ERYTHRONIUM REVOLUTUM Baker 100 Ioco
Leaves mottled in white and light brown, one to four,

nearly alwas one or two flowers, stem stout, petals narrow and

curved, style large and stout, filaments from subulate (awl-

shaped) to deltoid (triangular); flowers opening from white

flushed with pink, to pinkish-purple, becoming purple. Mr.

Baker, the well-known authority, pronounces this the true

revolutum; listed in 1896 as “revolutum, large purple”......... 3 O 20 00

Var. BOLANDERITI (KE. Smithit).
Differing from the type in having white flowers, tardily

becoming purple, and in being smaller .... .. Sieur > 6250 3.00 20 00

Var. JOHNSONII (E. Johnsonii).

Very similar to the type, but leaves mottled in dark brown
and looking as if coated in varnish, and flowers dark rose,
with orange center; a fine colored plate of this was pub-
lished in the London “Garden” February 20, 1897............... 6 00 45 00

Var. PR2AECOX.

In this charming variety, which I have named Precox,
the leaves are mottled in mahogany, the most beautifully in
any Erythronium; the flowers, usually two to four, are
creamy white with orange center; I distributed a few of
_these in 1896 as E. citrinum............ Pept ee pecael eee a 0

Var. WATSONI.

Differs in having a full creamy white flower, orange at
center, and usually handed with brown above the base; in
fozgy weather the flower is bell-shaped. One of the finest
of Frythroniums; leaves mottled in brown; this, according
to Watson, is the typical form of the species, but according
to Baker, it must De Siven'a Varietals Pathe co. ee 3 00 20 00

Var. ALBIFLORUM.

This only differs from var. Watsoni in being pure white,
with a delicate greenish caste. It was figured perfectly
in plate gt9 Horto Van Houtteano, which is Krelages’ plate
toot A. Also called E. giganteum albiflorum, and E. gran-
difloram albiffornwy”.-2-..2.--4)--s-e<- 7 50

ERYTHRONIUM GIGANTEUM Lindl.

Leaves richly mottled in dark brown, scape one- to sixteen-
flowered, slender, filaments slender, flower closely recurved,
straw colored, orange at the center; the most floriferous and
one of the finest species, long known as grandiflorum......... I 50 TO 00

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ERYTHRONIUM HARTWEGI S. Wat.
The easiest of all to grow; short, thick bulbs, of great vi-

tality, and flowers like giganteum, but each borne on a
tseparate stalk; one of the best and most satisfactory sorts.....
E. MONTANUM.
Like E giganteum in flower, but pure white with orange
center. Leaves not mottled.
Section I].—STYLE NOT DIVIDED.
E. CITRINUM,

Leaves mottled, stem 1-3 flowered, petals broad, strongly
recurved, light yellow, orauge at center, the tips becoming
pink. I have never had this species, and do not know of its
ever being distributed. The mottled leaves and uudivided
stvle, with yellow flowers, mark it clearly. I have none.

E. HENDERSONII.

Leaves mottled in dark brown, petals strongly recurved,
pale purple with a very dark purple, almost black center.
E. PURPURASCENS.

Leaves not mottled, shaded in dark metallic tints. The
small spreading flowers crowded ina raceme. Color; light
vellow (almost white), center orange, becoming purplish.
The smallest of our Erythroniumas. Properly an alpine.

E. HOWELLII.

Leaves mottled, scape 1-3 flowered, flower pale yellow
with orange base, becoming pinkish. Of our Pacific coast
Erythroniums this alone is destitute of the ear shaped ap-
pendagesat immer base of ipetal ite ieee) i hed

MIXED ERYTHRONIUMS, fine mixture ...............cc0seceeecs

Fritillaria.

Too

21.25

4 50

4 50

4 50

1000

T5 00

30 00

30 00

30 00

These are graceful plants usually called lilies where they grow and the
nearest relatives of the true lilies All are graceful, many interesting from
their peculiar coloring. and some are very beautiful. Few lilies are

handsomer than F. recurva and F. eoccinea.

Group |

These are rather low. The leaves scattered thickly on the lower part of
the stout stem; and the broadly bell shaped flowers nodding above. The
bulb is formed of large broad scales. These are very hardy, growing well

on heavy soil, and increasing fast. excellent garden plants.

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FRITILLARIA BIFLORA Lindl.

Flowers with a greenish ground, with brown
radiating from the base to apex cf the petals...... .....

FRITILLARIA LILIACEA Lindl.

rays

Very similar, greenish white, not lined

FRITILLARIA PLURIFLORA Torr.

eee ae -@eeesessesecsaaesee

A really splendid thing, first brought out by me two
years ago, and a growing favorite. Large and strong
growing, with beautiful reddish purple flowers, blooming
very early “(incjanuaty, Nene) 2... ee Saeces

Group II

In this group the stem is tall and slender, with the leaves
all incircles, and the flowers strung airily in a drooping
raceme. The bulbis a pure white or pink disk covered
with rice like grains.

FRITILLARIA LANCHOLATA Pursh

A strong, tall sort with large greenish bells mottled with
yellow and purple......

Peso ee Leeesr ets BH eRe SeSTe res ess resseoeTess

Var. gracilis: Similar, but the smaller flowers a dark pur-
ple, almost: Diack 1p -c. cece cathe ne-costscers

FRITILLARIA PARVIFLORA Torr.

This is like F. lanceolata in stem and leaf but the
flowers are small, in solid colors, yellow, or brickish
red. Rather pretty

COSCO SES TET SHEESH HFT TSH SHTEH TSH ED EH ST TSFOFHSSs CHHHHE HS AF

FRITILLARIA ATROPURPUREA Nutt

Similar. but greenish purple and stiff bells queerly
mottled, on very short stems...

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-PRITILLARIA RECURVA Benth.

The finest Fritillaria in the world. Tall. Flowers
many, between tubular and bell shaped, a brilliant scarlet-
orange in color. A perfect beauty ..........25 ss-eeeeesereeee ealectens

Immense bulbs 14-24% in diameter

Large ce 1¥%-1% st sc
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Fine Fo), eee an:
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Fair “ TY=1 ;

FRITILLABIA COCCINEA

Even handsomer than. the last, which it re-
smbles. The flowers narrow and a deep glowing red, not so
robust as F. recurva, and bulbs much smaller.......c.-ssseseeeeees

Io0o

4 50

4 50

6 00
4 50

- 300

2 25

4 50

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20 CO

20 OG

30 00

20 00

30 00
25 00
15 00

30 90

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FRITILLARIA PUDICA Spreng.

A most charming one or two flowered species, rich orange
yellow. A great favorite where known. Colored plate
Binet ChENCLCUE aE ALEC a ee tete Coe co oe hU se aces sueeesinax/ nn sveiieeasite de saticuate

LILIES.

Grovur I—HUMBOLDTII.
LILIUM HUMBOLDTII.

A grand lily, with.a large bulb, a heavy stem four to
seven feet high, with very numerous leaves all in circles,
and large flowers of a clear orange red spotted with maroon.
Bulbs 7-8 in circumference

t¢ 8-9 ot ims

¢ g-r1‘'

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Ready September tst.
VAR. MAGNIFICUM.

A very fine variety which every one should have. As
large as preceding, but glossier and darker foliage, and each
spot surrounded with a red circle giving a gorgeous effect.
It is a reliable bloomer, flowering the first season. even from
small bulbs, and is a grand acquisition to any garden
UNI eS Ph gL CAN ee scan o ee cc semis oie aes dade day sede wos cnvossed civieververs

LILIUM BLOOMERIANUM Kellogg.

A dwarfed species, with flowers colored like the last, only
one to ihree feet high with small. bulbs. Ready Sept. rst..

LILIUM COLUMBIANUM § Hort.

A beautiful slender lily one tothree feet high, a minature
L. Humboldtii, orange yellow, very easily grown ...........++

LILIUM BOLANDERI § S. Watson.

This beautiful lily has been the rarest of all. In bulb and
habit it somewhat resembles L. Columbianum, but the
flower is bell shaped and deep red. Quite showy...... :

Group II—LEOPARD LILIES:

L. Pardalinum

A fine lily preferring a rich damp soil but doing well in any
garden. Large revolute flowers orange red at center,
scarlet tipped. thickly spctted with maroon. It is so easily
grown and is so handsome that it shonld be found in every
garden. Ready September rst. te és

The form 1 have is close to nee SO piel L (eee eeany

100 1000

4 50 30 00

6 00 50 00
Ir 50 85 oo
I2 50 100 00

20 0O

12 50

7 50 60 00

20 OO

4 50 30 00

Var. JOHNSONI

So far as I have seen the best variety of L. Pardalinum,
very stout and tall with rich dark foliage, and a fine flower,
the upper half a glowing crimson, very showy. From
British Columbia. Ready September r5th......... 0.0.0.

e eceaeceeae

LILIUM ROEZLI- Regel.

A very handsome lily first introduced into Eurcpean
gardens by Roezl about 1870 and figured in Roezl
Gartenflora t. 166. It afterwards was lost and even the name
appropriated for a mere color form of L. pardalinum. Well
described by Baker. In general habit it ts like L. parda-
linum, but the bulbs do not form clumps. The petals are
reflexed to their base, the color throughout a_ brilliant
orange red exactly the color of L. Humboldtii, not tipped
with red as inall forms of L. pardalinum. Spotted dark
purple, One of the prettiest of Pacific Coast lilies. Ready
September ISt.£2-3ctssessccncancchesueeuecasacsceaeeees

Li: PARR YI

Sescesese o- esssees eases

One of the finest lilies in the world Bulb and leaves
as in the last, but long trumpet shape flowers, of a fine
lemon yellow, and very fragrant

Group III—PARVUM.

Slender lilies with a rhizomatous root, native to moist
stream sides or peaty soil. When well grown they attaina
height of three to five feet with many flowers.

LILIUM PARVUM Kellogg.

A charming little lily from the alpine regions of the Serra
Nevada in the Lake Tahoe region. The flowers are funnel
form, and small, a very brilliant orange red dotted maroon.
pale Ieaves light green. Ready Sept. ISt. ..............s00.s00s

L. Parvifflorum

Exactly Itke L. parvum in bulb and general habit but
stouter. The flowers revolute, resembling small L. pardal-
inum, and flowering a month earlter (L_ pardalinum
minor). Ready September rs5th

CCT ee CHR E HEHE He EEEEE HE OOTSETT SES SEES EH ES

LILIUM MARITIMUM Kellogg.

A rare and beautitul lily, with verv dark green foliage.
The narrowly funnel form flowers deep red, spotted purple
in, the throat.. Ready Septenihber i asth cs. 22-2 ee

400 TOOG

TO 00

20 00

20 00 I50 00

I2 50 400 00

7 50 50 00

¥2 50 100 00

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Grove [V.—WASHLINGTONIANUM.

LILIUM WASHINGTONIANUM.

A lovely lily growing from four to seven feet high with
many pure white, very fragrant, trumpet shaped flowers.
There are, several forms. My supply is of cu'tivated bulbs
grown in Oregon, and of a hardier better growing char-

acter than those of the mountains of Califor iia. ....... WTEC AE. Bo
7-8 in diameter
8~9 ae ia)
g-I! ee “ec
a= 15 (¢ ‘ef

VAR. PURPUREUM.

This isa pink variety of the Oregon form of L. Washing-
tonianum and exceedingly beautiful A colored platein Van
Houttes Plore Des emes. eb: 28, 1875.5) -.2ccsiscincceeseicecsasas

LILIUM RUBESCENS _ §S. Watson.

California’s handsomest lily, like preceding in stem and
Jeaf. The flowers in a shorter tube with fuller petals, open-
ing pure white turning first pink and then deep wine color,
with fresh flowe's of these colors at one time. One of the
most delightful of perfumes It is nota hard plant to grow
but the bulbs are very liable to decay. [can ship splendid
bulbs in pertect shape in November ........ ) a ae Bee

Trillium.

T. SESSILE Var. CALIFORNICUM

A splendid plant exactly like figure. Petals three inches
long, pure white. It has a tendency to grow severa! plants
ea PAR IR RINS ecse ePaeCne ee b acca lsedevcee wcscciseecaecs

Var. RUBRA: exactly as in former, EET the color is a
deep red purple.
T. OVATUM.

A fine sort, resembling the eastern T. grandiflorum, white,
turning to wine purple ........ eee ab al Rate sores enek tothe see

Too TOO0o

9 00 65 00
Ir 00 85 oO
I2 50 100 00

15 go

I2 50 I00 00

20 00 150 Go

Some Odd and Novel Bulbs and Plants.

HESPEROCALLIS UNDULATA

The Lily of the Desert: one of the most lovely of flowers,
inhabiting the sandy wastes of the Mohave and Colorado
deserts, where the large flowers of waxy whiteness, or tinged
with green, “waste their sweetness on the desert air”

20 OO

2h
MUILLA MARITIMA.- 8S. Watson. _ TOO TOCO

An early flowering bulbous plant with greenish white
TOWELS 50202 52.208 Eee wate on se aka oo ese ase ee ee Re 3 00

CHLOROGALUM POMERIDIANUM Kt.

A large plant with leaves like a Camassia, a tall many
branched stem bearing a great number of star like little
white flowers, and a large bulb used for soap by Indians....... 6 oo

CHLOROGALUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM K.

Sisganches toa foot hich... 8 eee ees... 4 50
CHLOROGALUM PARVIFLORUM S. W

One to two teeta oo eee 4 500
ALLIUM UNIFOLIUM Kellogg.

A really handsome leek with large head of pik flowers 2 00
ZYGADENUS FREMONTIL Torr.

A bulbous plant with leaves like a Camassia and a tall
stem with a number of good sized greenish yellow flowers,
quite fragrant and flowering very early. This plant is
pretty enough to deserve a place in the hardy garden. Very
hardy and easily grown.............. GS Mecastt SUES a ode deats Fras See 3 00

A Few Beautiful Plants.

Clintonta Andrewsiana. One of the handsomest. of
woodland plants, having many large and handsome. leaves
spreading from the base. The stem is slender and bears a
number of handsome pink tubular flowers. The fruit is no
less beautiful, purple. It grows in deep cool woods in a
clayey soil rich in mold. I would not recommend this to all
but for those who can care for it it isa gem. Ready Oct. 1st 7 50

Cypripedium Montanum. This is our large western Lidies’
Slipper. It forms a clump producing many stout leafy stems
one or two flowered. A lovely flower. It grows in shade in
a loose perfectly drained soil rich in mold. Ready Oct. 1st 5 00

C. Californicum. A handsome bog variety of the Lady
Slipper Ready Oct1sh 2 wie tae BA gears ache alee ee reese

Dodecatheon Hendersonii. Shooting Star. American

Cowslip A beautiful early flower, deep rose. Easyto grow. 2 25 I5 co
D. Clevelandii Lovely pale pink or white........ aa vnecnameenee 309 20 co
D cernuum. Yellow-flowete@)..i noise eee 3 00 20 00

Leucocrinum montanum. A very lovely early flowering
lily-like plant with pure white fragrant flowers. To be grown

INnSandy’ SOtls.ciescasscccaseeseelseece son eeeer een ee 09 20 00

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Culture of Calochorti and Brodiaeas.

The culture of these bulbs in such a climate as that of California, where
15 degrees above zero marks the lowest degree of cold is the easiest
matter possible. They only need loose loamy soil and perfect drainage.
I have had the best success as follows. Make large boxes of two inch
plank, ten inches deep. In the bottom place two or three inches of good
drainage material, such as gravelor broken brick. Fill up with a
light loose soil, sandy loam is good, a mixture of leaf or chip mold is
better, but I have had the best results with about % loam to¥% spent tan
bark, half rotted. Note the soil recommended below. All of the bulbs ©
will do better with a light shade. Erythroniums must have a shady
place. An excellent shade can be made with narrow laths or slats
nailed on aé_ light framework. Calochorti and Brodiaeas_ should
be planted one or two inches deep, and will thrive one and a
half inches apart. When the bulbs are in and covered, it will be
found that half an inch of sharp sand will save much weeding. In sucha
bed the bulbs are safe from gophers and moles. It is better to plant where
they will be shaded a part of tbe day. If it is desired to grow in pots or
pans, use sinilar soil and be careful to give good drainage. The pots can
be plunged in sand till blooming time or kept in a cool situation or
handled as hyacinths are.

In Garden and Forest of July 7th 1897 Mr. J. N. Gerard of Elizabeth N. J.,
a successful amateur, writes an interesting letter on the culture of Calochor-
tus from which I extract the following.

“It is probable. that many who have ventured to grow them have been
disappointed in results, for the cultural directions of the catalogues are
usualy more orleesincorrect. They often recommend cultivation in frames
or other conditions which deter most growers from attempting their culti-
vation. My experience with all the species is that they are not tender nor
at all difficult to flower in this latitude in the ordinary garden border.
Calochortuses grow naturally in regions rainless in summer and where
dormant plants waken into growth in the fall under the influence of moist-
ure, but not necessarily of a light tempreature. They ire hardy here with-
out protection but must be classed with those bulbs whose foliage will not
always endure the rigor of our winters. The successful growth of such
bulbs requires that after being thoroughly ripened in the early summer
they shall be kept perfectly dormant so late in the year that no foliage can
appear above the ground until early in the ensuing spring. The
simplest and safest procedure is to lift the bulbs after ripening foliage indi-
cates dormancy, and store them in. dry earth ina warm dry place, and
plant out where the ground has lost its warmth which in this locality is in
November. Under such treatment they grow and flower well here even in
soil too hard to work in dry weather and with no other attention than that
already suggested. Of course one does not plant bulbs in manured soil or
soil rich in humus which will hold water and ferment to their injury.”

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Culture in England:

A successful grower in London ‘“‘Garden”’ writes: “‘A large raised bed,
formed in November, and sloping to the south, was composed of leaf mold
and road grit in equal parts, with a similar portion of sharp sand. The
bulbs were planted three inches deep, and the whole bed was covered with
weeds to throw off the heavy rains and keep the soil open. Many young
growths appeared early in January, and by the end of Febru:ry nearly all
were showing above ground. The weeds were then removed. In my
opinion a good many failures to grow calochorti may be attributed to
late planting. The main points in the culture of calochorti are early plant-
ing, a light porous soil, sunny position, protection from heavy winter rains
(but not coddling), plenty of water whilst in full growth, and through
ripening of the bulbs in August, either by taking them up or placing lights
over them.”’

I would add that experience in England is tending to shew that late
planting is often best.

I find that Calochorti which are subject to mildew do better if planted in
January or February. This.is especially true of the desert species such as
C. Kennedyii, C. Nuttallii and C. macrocarpus. For these I would always
recommend late planting.

Culture of Erythroniums.

These are hardy anywhere. They like a shady place, and requires good
drainage. The soil recommended for Calochortus meets their needs well,
but will grow in any good loam. Be sure that your bulbs are kept fresh,
Some sorts dry out quickly and it will not do to leave tbem exposed to the
air or ina dry place, Your success will depend largely on starting with
plump solid bulbs, and early planting is desirable.

Culture of Californian Lilies

Lilies of the Washingtonianum and Hnmboldtii groups should have a
good deep soil with good drainage, thev do better in partial shade as
among shrubs or ferns. Plant at least six inches deep.

The lilies of the pardalinum group are verv easily grown, in any good
garden soil. A cooler place with a little shade, like a shrubbery bed, a
fern bed or a stream side suits them still better and they make a great
growth. The parvums are a little more delicate, and a little leaf mold or
peaty soil will insure the finest growth.

The rhododendron bed is the ideal situation for all of our lilies,

General Notes.

Plant early. October is none to early.

Don’t water continually. Soak up occasionally and leave alone as Jong
as soil is barely moist.

Don’t use coarse, rank manure, either barnyard or other.

Don’t force too much, _ the longer the growing season the better.

Don’t water after blooming—dry off, and if they cannot be kept dry»
take up and lay away ina dry blace.

Don’t think because California is a warm country that the winter climate
is hot. The ground is often frozen stiff fora week at atime where these
bulbs are native, and heat is to be avoided until the time of blooming. It
wili not hurt them if the leaves are occasionally frozen stiff.

PRODIAEA COC INEA A Gray.

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