. Catalogue of bulbs, plants and seeds for autumn planting. : 1895. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs. CALOCHORTUS. The Mariposa Tulip, Butterfly Lily of California. A charming genus, with leaves of the darkest green, thicklj covered wit 1 downy hairs and bearing showy spikes of flowers, cha actenzed by their rich self- colors or t e striking contrast of very distinct hues in the sar'e flo\ er 7 hey vary in color from the richest c rmine to the brightest blue man> cf them being , ^s the> are net hardy
. Catalogue of bulbs, plants and seeds for autumn planting. : 1895. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs. CALOCHORTUS. The Mariposa Tulip, Butterfly Lily of California. A charming genus, with leaves of the darkest green, thicklj covered wit 1 downy hairs and bearing showy spikes of flowers, cha actenzed by their rich self- colors or t e striking contrast of very distinct hues in the sar'e flo\ er 7 hey vary in color from the richest c rmine to the brightest blue man> cf them being , ^s the> are net hardy north of Washing- ton, s ould ha\e the protection of a cold frame They are ver> successfully grown in pots Five or six bulbs in a five-inch pot make lo\ cl> and useful specimens Height, 6 to 9 inches. ivlixed Varieties 3 for loc , 35c. per doz., § perloo â â â BRODI^A. â â â hardy California bulbs with lo\ely umbels or clusters T white tubular flo\ ers borne on stems one to two feet easily forced, and may be grown in the greenhouse or cold frame, or if planted out in spring in clumps or masses they flower very freely in June or July. Coccinea. " The Floral Fire-cracker ; Crimson-tipped green. (See cut.) 5c. each, 50c. per doz, Volubilis. (Twining Hyacinth.) A unique novelty; delicate rose pink. When in bud, the stems commence to twine and often reach 5 feet by the time the flower unfolds. 15c. each, $ per doz. Mixed Varieties. Containing many beautiful colors. 3 for loc, 30c. per doz., $ per ico. â â CALOCHORTUS. â â These are the Butterfly Tulips or Mariposa Lilies of California and possess such delicacy and brilliancy of color that ihe most unobservant are struck with their characteristic beauty. The flowers somewhat resemble a tulip in shape ; are of many brilliant colors, ranging through various shades of white, lilac, blue, crimson, yellow, etc., some being wonder- fully spotted, veined, edged or tipped with gold. Planted in
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