136 — Bulbs, Roots, etc 



The Golden Call 



THE GOLDEN CALLA. ilUchurdia elUomana.i 

 A charming new calla, with blight golden flowers of marvelous beauty. 

 The leaves are highly ornamental, being more or less marked with white 

 spots. The flower is the same size and shape as the well-known white 

 \ariety. It is greatly admired wherever exhibited, and will remain a nov- 

 elty for some years. It is quite scarce. Each, Sl.Od; 2 for 81.75, postpaid. 



THE YELLOW CALLA. (Richardia hastata.) 

 Flowers of a light color. Beautiful and desirable. Quite similar to the 

 oidinary white calla, except in color of flower, which is a light lemon 

 \ ellow. A very pretty calla. Each, 25 cents; 3 for (JO cents, postpaid. 



THE FRAGRANCE CALLA. 



\ sweet-scented white calla, with the fragrance of violets and lilies. Of 

 medium size and compact growth. It blooms profusely and multiplies 

 lapidly. The foliage is unique, being handsomely fluted. For house or 

 garden it is unexcelled. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; S1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



THE LEOPARD CALLA. (Calla dioscorides.) 

 The splendid flower of the Leopard Calla often measures 15 Inches in 

 length, and is covered with spots. Tlie color is olive green or yellow, 

 marbled and blotched in the most intricate manner. The texture is heavy 

 and lich. Grown and bloomed with ease. 25c. each; 3 for 65c., postpaid. 



THE OLD WHITE CALLA. (jnchardia umhiopu-a.) 

 The White Calla or Lily of the Nile Is one of the best of all our window 

 bloomers. The plants should be kept dormant from April until October, 

 and then repotted in good soil, in a 4 or 6 Inch pot. 



Roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for Sl.OO, postpaid. 



The Black Calla. 



Leopard Calla. 



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THE BLACK CALLA. (Solomoyi' s LUy.) 

 The roots of the Black Calla (Arum sanctum) come 

 from Jerusalem, in Palestine, and hence each is a sou- 

 venir of the Holy Laud. The flower is a foot long and 

 7 to 9 inches across. The color is of the richest vel- 

 vety black, including the central spike or spadix, 

 which rises 10 to 12 inches. Large roots, 25 cents each; 

 5 for Sl.OO. Smaller roots, of size ordinarily sold as 

 first size, 15 cents each; 4 for 50 cents, postpaid. 



LITTLE GEM CALLA. 



A compact plant, with an abundance of dark green 

 foliage. Truly an, ever-bloonaer. It can be brought 

 Into flower in'the autumn and then carried into the 

 house, and made to produce flowers all winter. 

 Twelve inches high. Flowers snow white in color. 

 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; SI .25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Little Gem Calla. 



THE RED CALLA. {Arumcrinttuvi.) 

 This peculiar calla is almost hardy. The flower li 

 very large and showy, of a dark red or purple brown 

 color and rich texture; somewhat hairy on the inside, 

 and more or less mottled or spotted. The leaf shape 

 is almost star-like. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 



THE SPOTTED LEAF CALLA. 



This magnificent calla has glossy, dark green leaves 

 dotted with numerous white spots. The flowers ar« 

 pure white, with black centres, and are very beauti- 

 ful. The plants grow and bloom easily and freely in 

 window or open garden. .Strong roots, 15 cents each; 

 2 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



^T%or*5al C^^fat* I will viaU, postpaid, one strono root 

 <3^K:K.i<\i VllCr. of each of tliese callus (9 in all) for 

 $2.25, or luAll send all, excej^ting the Golden Calla, making th§ 

 collection only 8 callas in all, for $1.50, postpaid. 



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Crinum Kirkm. 



CRINUMS. 



Crinnms are large lily-like or 

 amaryllis-like plants of great 

 beauty and elTect. As a rule they 

 succeed best as pot plants. A 

 compost made of turfy loam, dry 

 cow manure and a little charcoal 

 is recommended. 



Kirkli. A noble crinum usu- 

 ally producing two flower stalks, 

 each bearing a dozen magnificent, 

 fragrant flowers. The petals are 

 white, with a deep reddish purple 

 stripe through the centre of each. 

 Succeeds In pot or open ground. 

 Large bulbs, 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 



Fixnbriatttlum. Also called 

 Milk and Wine Lily. White and 

 carmine flowers, 3 to 4 inches 

 across. Very fragrant. 20 cts. each. 



POPPY ANEMONE. 



(The Irish Anemone.) 



Kxtremely pretty and perfectly 

 hardy, producing flowers year 

 after year. Flower stalk 1 to 2 feet 

 high. Flowers 2 or 3 Inches in 

 diameter, or even larger. Unsur- 

 passed for cutting; foliage hand- 

 some. Available as a house plant 

 for winter blooming. Poppy Ane- 

 mone will bloom the first season 

 from seed. I can furnish the seed 

 at 10 cents per packet, postpaid. 



Double St. Brigid. Very 

 double flower. Beautiful shades 

 and colors. Vigorous growth. 



Single Blue. Lavender blue. 



Single Scarlet. Deep scarlet. 



Single ■White. Snowy white. 



Hoots, 10 cents each; S for £5 cents; 



90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS. 



This new bulb is simply a revelation to all who have tried it. It Is 

 much like an amaryllis, with a strong bulb which starts growth as 

 soon as potted, bearing its bright, golden-yellow flowers in clusters 

 of 4 to 6. Deliciousiy fragrant, it is sure to please; a quick bloomer. 

 Bulbs can be potted any time during the winter or spring. 



Strong bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 



OOUBLE AND SINGLE POPPY ANEMONE 



