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CALADIUM ESCUEENTUJI (Elephant'. Ear). 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders or for 

 planting out upon the lawn. To obtain the best results it should be 

 planted where it will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of rich 

 compost. When full size it stands 6 to 10 feet high, and bears immense 

 light green leaves, 3 to 4 feet long by 2h feet wide. 



Mammoth bulbs, 

 Large 

 First size 

 Second size 



2") cts. each; §2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7 50 per 100. 



7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz., §5.00 per 100. 



If wanted by mail, addbcts., 8 cts., 10 cts. and 15 cts. each, accord- 

 ing to size, for postage. 



CALLAS (Richardia). 



The varieties offered below succeed best when treated in the same man- 

 ner as Gladiolus, Tuberoses and other summer flowering bulbs. They 

 should be planted in the open border in a dormant condition when danger 

 from frost is over in spring, and will then flower during the summer months. 

 When the tops are killed by frost in the autumn dig and store through the 



Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliott- 

 iana). This is the best of the Yellow 

 Callas, its flowers being as large as the 

 popular white variety, but of a rich, 

 lustrous golden-yellow of velvety tex- 

 ture; the foliage is dark green, with 

 translucent creamy-white spots, which 

 add much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 

 25 cts. each ; $2. 50 per doz. 



Spotted Leaf {Richardia, alba macu- 

 lata). Leaves deep green, with numer- 

 ous white spots, which give the plant a 

 very ornamental appearance. The 

 flowers are white, with a black centre. 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz 



CAMELLIA 



JAPONICA. 



A choice assortment of ]2 varieties. 



Fine bushy plants, 15 inches high, §100 

 each; §10.00 per doz. 



Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches high, 

 bushy, §1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Srlbct Cahnation. 



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Caladium Esculentum ( Elephant's Ear). 



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CARNATIONS. 



The Carnations which we 

 furnish in spring are thrifty young 

 plants from pots, and should be 

 handled as follows: 



The young plants can be 

 grown in a cool greenhouse, hot- 

 bed or cold frame where the 

 temperature can be maintained 

 at 50 degrees at night, with 

 plenty of fresh air during the 

 day. The little plants should 

 be shifted along as required, and 

 never allowed to get pot-bound. 

 As soon as all danger from 

 hard frost is over, plant in the 

 garden 12 inches each way, and 

 keep well cultivated until they 

 begin to bloom, when a light 

 mulch of strawy manure will be 

 beneficial to retain moisture in 

 the soil, and help nourish the 

 plants. 

 Plants so treated should begin to flower in 'uly 

 and continue to produce an abundance of flowers 

 until killed by frost. For winter-flowering the 



same cultural notes apply, with the exception that the flower shoots should 



be kept pinched back until about the middle of August, when they should 



be planted <>n benches in the greenhouse for the season's crop of flowers. 

 Any good fresh soil, moderately enriched, will grow them. Plant 9 to 12 



inches apart, according to the size of the plants. The same nigh tempera- 

 ture that is required for the little plants before planting out will make good 



flowers, with 15 to 20 degrees higher and plenty of fresh air during bright 



das-; water only sufficiently to keep plants from wilting. 



Apple Blossom. Pure white with blush centre. 



Boston Market. Very free-flowering, large white. 



Dorothy Gordon. A splendid deep pink. 



Enchantress. Exquisite, delicate pink of large size. 



Harlowarden. Brilliant rich crimson, 



.1. Whitcomb Riley. Rich golden yellow. 



May Day. \ good soft pink. 



Mrs. M. A. Patton. White, beautifully variegated with pink. 



O. P. Bassett. Fines! of scarlets; richand glowing. 



Splendor. V large, beautiful pink. 



Victory. Bright, sparkling scarlet 



White Perfection. The best and most popular pure white 



10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz; $6.00 per 100. Set of 12 for $1.00. 

 After September 1 -t we can only supply large field-grown plants prepared 



f<H winter flowering 25 cts, each: $2.50 per doz:; §15.00 per 100. 



Calla 



Elliottiana. 



FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS are a •pecialty with us. See li.t. on pa K e> 129 and 139. 



