THE GROWING OF PLANTS IN POTS 15 



THE CALLA 



The calk is a plant that can be easily grown, but the 

 degree of success will depend largely upon the attention 

 it receives. Three strong bulbs planted in an eight-inch 

 pot in Septem- 

 ber should give 

 a succession of 

 blooms for sev- 

 eral months dur- 

 ing the winter. 

 When the plants 

 are not in bloom 

 the foliage will 

 make a neat and 

 attractive appear- 

 ance in any win- 

 dow, if the plant 

 is kept clean and 

 in a healthy con- 

 dition. The small 

 varieties are best 

 for either school- 

 room or home 

 windows. Select 

 three-year-old bulbs. The bulbs can be used from year to 

 year ; the large, strong ones will give the best results. 

 Prepare the compost for potting the bulbs by mixing 

 equal parts of well-rotted barnyard manure, garden soil, 



FIG. 10. A Calla riant 



