156 — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



The Old White Calla 



THE YELLO^W CALLA. {Rlchardiahastata.) 

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

 ordinary white calla, except In color of flower, which is a light lemon 

 yellow. A very pretty calla. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



THE LEOPARD CALLA. {Calla dioscortdes.) 

 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, 

 ruarbled and blotched In the most intricate manner. The texture is heavy 

 and rich. Grown with ease. 35 cents eacli; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



THE OLD WHITE CALLA. (Richardia .muiopica.) 

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

 bloomers. A very highly ornamental plant of easy culture, producing 

 numerous large white flowers, contrasting elegantly with, its foliage. 

 20 cents eacli; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



I Avill mail, postpaid, one 

 strong root of each of 

 these callas (6 in all) for 



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The Black Calla. 



THE BLACK 

 CALLA 



{Arum sanctum.) 

 The roots of the 

 Black Calla or Solo- 

 mon's Lily come 

 from Jerusalem, in Palestine, and hence each is a souvenir 

 of the Holy Laud. The flower is a foot long and 7 to 9 

 inches across. The color is of the richest velvety black. 

 Large roots, 25 cents eacli; 5 for Sl.OO. Smaller roots, 

 of size ordinarily sold as first size. 15 cents eacli; 

 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



BESSERA ELEGANS 



Mexican Coral Drops. Free blooming. Bearing bright 

 vermillion-colored flowers marked with rosy white. The 

 flowers are borne in umbels, on stalks 1 to 2 feet high and 

 are very beautiful. Plant bulbs quite deeply. 

 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 85 cts. per doz., postpaid. 



ST. BRUNO'S LILY 



Beautiful lily-like plants, about 2 feet high; narrow 

 grass-like foliage, bearing long spikes of white, fragrant 

 flowers from May to June. Succeed well in shade, and 

 should be planted in masses to give a good effect. 

 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 85 cts. per doz., postpaid. 



THE SPOTTED 



LEAF CALLA 

 This magnificent 

 calla has glossy, dark 

 green leaves dotted 

 with numerous white spots 



The Leopard Calla. 

 The flowers are pure white. 



with black centres, and are very beautiful. Strong roots. 

 15 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



THE RED CALLA. (Arum crinUum.) 



The flower is very large and showy, of a dark red or 



purple brown color of rich texture; and are more or less 



mottled or spotted. The leaf shape is almost star-like. 



35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



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St. BRUNO'S Lily. 



FUNKIA VARIEGATA 



Showy, earlv, hardv plant. The glaucous foliage nice- 

 ly marked with vellow and pale green; purple flowers. 

 Fine for borders or edging; also a beautiful pot plant. 

 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



FUNKIA SUBCORDATA 

 Plantain Lily. Attractive border plants even when 

 not in flower. Foliage massive. Flowers pure white, 

 lilv-llke and borne oa a graceful stem. 

 15 cts. each; 3 for 35 cts.; $1.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



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Hardy Perennial Pyramidal Phlox 



Absolutelv proof against frost, becoming 

 more beautiful each year. These phloxes at- 

 tain a height of 2 or 3 feet. 



"White. One of the best white flowers. 



15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Pink. Pink is a characteristic phlox tint. 

 This Is pure pink. 



15 cents eacli; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Rose Shaded Violet. One of the loveliest 

 color combinations. 



15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



StarJet. The most showy of all the phloxes. 



15 cents'each; $1.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



Madeira or Mignonette Vine. 



Special Offer ?c: ±:r)o^ 



hardy perennial phloxes for 50 cents, postpaid. 



Madeira or Mignonette Vine 



This Is an old favorite climbing vine, of 

 rapid growth, with fleshy, heart-shaped, light 

 green leaves and clusters of pure white, fra- 

 grant flowers. A free and constant bloomer. 

 Suitable for trellis, rock work, etc. 5c. each; 

 6 for 35 cts.; 45cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Hardy Perennial Pyramidal 



