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a good many species of plants. The individuals 

 even of the wild species vary, some of them 

 having a really delightful fragrance, and some 

 none at all. In crossing the different individuals, 

 you may accentuate the perfume, add one ele- 

 ment of fragrance to another; or, on the other 

 hand, you may make such a combination that the 

 two aromas seem to neutralize each other, pro- 

 ducing an odorless hybrid. 



The plant developer who works with these 

 anomalies in mind, paying heed to the fragrance 

 of his flowers as well as to their other qualities, is 

 almost certain to produce varieties that will be 

 appreciated, for, as already suggested, the per- 

 fume of the flower and the flavors of foods 

 are nowadays receiving more attention than 



formerly. 



New Giant Callas 



I have introduced four main varieties of calla 

 in addition to the calla Fragrance. 



This work began largely with raising seed- 

 lings for the trade, from the form of calla known 

 as Richardia alho-maculata, a dwarf variety 

 with spotted leaves that was at that time very 

 popular. 



The leaves of this plant bore attractive white 

 or transparent markings on the bright green sur- 

 face. The flower was white, with a brown tinge 



