130 THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1906 _§ 
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FRAGRANCE. 
HE SweeT SCENTED CALLA, 
THE GOLDEN CALLA. (Richardia elliottiana.) a 
A charming new calla, with bright 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 
variety. It is greatly admired wherever exhibited, and will remain a noy- 
elty for some years. It is quite scarce. Each, $1.00; 2 for $1.75, postpaid. 
THE YELLOW CALLA. (Richardia hastata.) 
} Flowers of alight color. Beautiful and desirable. Quite similar to the aN x 
ordinary white calla, except in color of flower, which is a light lemon W 
yellow. A very pretty calla. Each, 25 cents; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 
THE FRAGRANCE CALLA. 
A sweet-scented white calla, with the fragrance of violets and lilies. Of 
medium size and compact growth. It blooms profusely and multiplies 
rapidly. The foliage is unique, being handsomely fluted. For house or 
garden it is unexcelled. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.25 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. The color is olive green or yellow, 
marbled and blotched in the most intricate manner. The texture is heavy 
and rich. Grown and bloomed with ease. 25c. each; 8 for 65c., postpaid. 
THE OLD WHITE CALLA. (Richardia Hthiopica.) 
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-inch or 6-inch pot. 
Roots, 20 cents each; 38 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00, postpaid. 
THe Spottepo LEAF CALLA. 
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THe Leoparp CALLA. 
THe BLAcK CALLA. 
THE BLACK CALLA. (Solomon's Lily.) 
The roots of the Black Calla (Arwm sanctum) come 
from Jerusalem, in Palestine, and henceeachis a sou- 
venir cf the Holy Land. 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; 
6 for $1.00. 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-bloomer. It can be brought 
into flower in the autumn and then carried into the 
THE RED CALLA, (Arum crinitum.) 
This peculiar calla is almost hardy. The flower is | 
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. 385 cts. each; 8 for $1.00, postpaid. 
THE SPOTTED LEAR CALLA. 
This magnificent calla has glossy, dark green leaves | 
dotted with numerous white spots. The flowers are | 
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. | 
house, and made to produce flowers all winter. 
Special Offer I wiil mail, postpaid; one strong root 
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of each of these callas (9 in all) for | 
Twelve inches high. Flowers snow white in color. 
15 cts. each; 2 for 2 cts.; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 
Littte Gem CALta. 
$2.25, or Iwill send all, excepting the Golden Calla, making the | 
collection only 8 callas in all, for $1.50, postpaid. 
CRINUMS. 
Large, lily-like or amaryllis-like 
plants of great beauty and effect. 
Postpaid at following prices: 
Kirkii, 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. 
Erubescens. Large flowers, 6 
to 12 in an umbel, each 5 to 6 
inches long. Claret purple out- 
side and soft pink within. Easily 
grown. 25 cents each. 
Fimbriatulum. Also called 
Milk and Wine Lily. White and 
carmine flowers, 3 to 4 inches 
across. Very fragrant. 20cts. each. 
POPPY ANEMONE. 
(The Irish Anemone.) i 
Extremely pretty and perfectly 
hardy, producing flowers year 
afteryear. 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 asa 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. 
Roots, 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 
90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
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of 4 to 6. 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS. 
This new bulb is simply a revelation to all who have tried it. 
much like an amaryllis, with a strong bulb which starts growth as 
soon as potted, bearing its bright, golden-yellow flowers in clusters 
Deliciously 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. 
It is 
Dousle AND SINGLE Poppy ANEMONES, | 
