Type of Calochortus Flower.
(Mariposa or Butterfly Tulips.)
A remarkably brilliant class of California bulbs with flowers in
The richest combinations ; for winter blooming in the house, they
gi^e great pleasure. Four or six bulbs are recommended for use in
a five inch pot or bos. They are very easily grown, cared for in
the same manner as Hyacinths in pots. When in bloom they are
very showy and last a long time.
The exquisitely moulded flowers resemble in form the Tulip,
while the colors Are vivid and intense, blotched and marked like
the butterfly's wing in crimson, cream, white, i
yellow, buff," violet, rose, lemon, brown, salmon
and pink.
They can also be planted outside in the fall.
Cover slightly with Utter, and they bloom beau-
tifully in early spring.
New Calochortus Vesta.
This very clearly marked strain is not related
to any of the others. I consider it the finest of all
Calochorti. The immense flowers, three to five
inches across, are borne on long stocks and are
numerous. Petals, broad, fan-shaped, with hairv
gland across base, and a broad eye and band across
middle. Color white, suffused 'with lilac to rose
purple. Center red. Back of petal purple. It grows
m any soil, from heavy wet clay to light loam, and is
not subject to disease.
Price, Sc. each, 3 for J 2c. ; Doz. 35c.
Mixed varieties, all colors and forms
for 10c. ; 12 for .5c.
for 5c.
Japanese Hanging Fern Balls.
These fern balls are going to be quite the rage the
coming season. The fern fronds are woven together
like rattan into a ball some 6 to 8 inches through.
They come from Japan in a dry dormant state.
When ready to start them, dip them in tepid water
for 4 or 6 hours, then hang them in a rather warm
place, and water them by dipping each day for a
week or so. Then see that they have enough water
by sprinkling. Soon the young .ea^ es Mill begin to
start, and continue until the bail is completely
enveloped with most beautiful foliage. They are a
beautiful and unique ornament., showing the skill
of the Japanese in connection with the beautiful
plant growth. They are suspended from the ceiling
like hanging baskets and give a fairy-like effect.
For piazza in summer they are very beautiful sus-
pended from the roof with fine wire.
Pri-e of frashly imported Fern Balls, largest size,
75c. each ; prepaid by express or mail.