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NEW SWEET SCENTED CALLA. "Fragrance." 





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THE PURPLE FRINQED CALLA. 

 Arisaema Fimbriata. 



This Is perhaps the most remarkable of all the Cal- 

 las. The accompanying illustration was accurately 

 drawn from nature showing it to be exceedingly or- 

 namental. Many of the. flowers are 8 inches in length. 

 The color is a deep purple, marked lengthwise with 

 lighter transparent stripes and marblings— a most 

 beautiful effect. The foliage Is also highly orna- 

 mental, very large and substantial, bright green, and 

 what is still more remarkable, is the pecu- 

 liar fringed or hairy tail-like appendage 

 projecting from the flower. It is one of my 

 best Introductions and is sure to give satis- 

 faction, as It grows even easier and blooms 

 more profusely than any other Calla. 



Oood strong bulbs, 75 cents each; 

 SS for $1.25, postpaid. 



THE LITTLE QEH CALLA. 



Of dwarf habit, and does not grow tall 

 and scraggly like the old variety, but is 

 strong and compact, with a great abun- 

 dance of dark green foliage. It is a true 

 everbloomer when grown in pots, or it will 

 bloom profusely all Summer long In the 

 open ground, and potted in September will 

 continue blooming all Winter. The same 

 plant ■will grow and bloom for years. Its 

 numerous flowers are of good size and 

 onowy white in color. 



ao cents each; 6 for $1.00; S1.75 per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



lug fragrance, similar to that of violets or lilies and never before obtained in Callas S 

 The plants are of medium Size, oompaot in growth, and multiply with great rapidity' i, 



growing and blooming j- j , ^ 



profusely under any or- 

 dinary treatment. The 

 foliage is also unique, 

 being handsomely 

 fluted. For a pot plant 

 in the house or for gar- 

 den culture this beauti- 

 ful new Calla is unex- 

 celled. This is undoubt- 

 edly the most valuable 

 and certainly the most 

 useful Calla Lily ever 

 introduced and should 

 be grown by every one 

 fond of sweet scented 

 flowers. 



Blooming size bulbs, 

 30 cents each; 2 for 

 50 cents; 5 for $1.00, 

 postpaid. 



CULTURE OF 



CALLA LILIES. 



Select good rich loam, 

 about one quarter sweet 

 rotted manure or leaf 

 mould with a little sand if 

 possible. Plenty of moist- 

 ure is necessary at all 

 times, and they delight in 

 a shady rather warm situ- 

 ation. Follow these simple 

 instructions and you can 

 not fail to procure an 

 abundance of beautiful fo- 

 liage and flowers. 



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NKW SWEET SCENTED CAL1.A. FKAGKANCB. 



THE OLD WHITE CALLA. 

 (Richardia /Ethlopica.) | 



The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, IB m 

 a well known plant of easy culture, and m 

 in winter is one of our best window ' 

 plants. To aid profuse blooming, keep ^ 

 them dormant from the middle of June Z 

 to the last of August, then repot in good Si 

 rich soil, using a 4 to 6-inch pot, give J 

 plenty of water, light and heat, and » 

 the result will be most satisfactory. This * 

 :s the Calla Lily grown by florists for m 

 the cut blooms, so desirable in making 'T 

 bouquets and floral designs. J 



Large blooming bnllbs, '45 cts. each; Qi 

 3 for 60 eta.; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. a 



THE BLACK CALLA. t 



("Solomon's Lily.") » 



"During the reign of Solomon, the king- ? 

 dom of Judtea reached the summit of its S 

 worldly splendor. He was the wisest, the ' 

 richest, the most powerful of kings ; so X 

 widely extended was the fame of his g 

 character and magnificence that distant it 

 nations sent him offerings of their most JS 

 wonderful treasures. With the vast in- i^ 

 flux of precious metals came the wonders ^ 

 audcuriosof the then known world. This 3 

 great Lily or Arum probably came from |J 

 Egypt, as the reigning Pharaoh was suing g 

 for' the great King Solomon's favor; and g 

 thus the mind is carried back to the very ^ 

 dawn of history. The bijlbs of Arum « 

 Sanctum (Solomon's Lily) which I offer, 5 

 came from around and about Jerusalem, • 

 where they are grown, making each one a 5 

 valuable souvenir of the Holy Land. It is i* 

 very diflScnlt to properly describe the J* 

 Arum Sanctum, illustration conveying *5 

 only a partial idea of its distinctive splen- S 

 dor ; the magnificent flowers are sweet ? 

 scented and a foot long, 7 to 9 inches i 

 across, and so beautifully shaped and * 

 turned that they must have served as models for the exquisite vases and sculptures of the $ 

 great ancient artists; the color is of the richest velvety black imaginable; spike or spadix J 

 rises 10 to 12 inches and is ebonv black; splendid rich green luxuriant foliage. My customers a 

 will be glad to hear that all who can grow a Calla Lily can as easily grow this remarkable J» 

 novelty, needing only a larger pot and richer soil." Do not fail to include it in your order. »g 

 Large blooming size bulbs, 35 cents each; 5 for $1.00, postpaid «f 



Smaller bulbs, large as some houses send out as first size, 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. £ 



THE SPOTTED CALLA.— Richardia Alba Maculata. §, 



This is indeed a magnificent species of the Calla Lily, its glossy dark green leaves dotted ^ 

 with numerous white spots, making its appearance unique. The flowers are pure white ^ 

 with a black centre, and are very beautiful. They grow freely in any ordinary soil, either „ 

 indoors or out. They flower splendidly in the garden, planted in the spring, and in the fall f 

 the bulbs can be dug and kept in the cellar, dry, over winter. As a decorative pot plant, u 

 for house culture, either summer or winter, the Spotted Calla Lily is highly recommended, g 

 Strong bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00; $1.50 per doz., postpaid. .: 



BLACK CALLA. 



THE SPOTTED CALLA. 



Special Calla Lily Offer. 



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One strong blooming size Bulb of • 

 each of these 6 Curious Callas - iP 

 ONLY $1.50, POSTPAID. [b- 



