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CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 



(Elephant's Ear.) 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flower 

 border or for planting out upon the lawn ; it will grow in any 

 good garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the 

 best result it should be planted where it will obtain plenty of 

 water and an abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. 

 When full size it stands 6 feet high, and bears immense leaves, 3 

 to 4 feet long by 2*- feet wide. (See cut.) 

 Extra large bulbs, 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 

 First=size bulbs, 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 

 Second=size bulbs, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 

 Third=size bulbs, 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz. 



If wanted by mail, add 7 cts. , 8 cts., 10 cts. and 15 cts. each, 

 according to size, for postage. 



FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUJIS. 



These have grown very rapidly in popular favor for the decora- 

 tion of the conservatory, greenhouse and window boxes, also for 

 planting out of doors, when the ground has become warm, in 

 partly shaded, sheltered borders, in well-enriched light soil, while 

 for exhibition plants during the summer and fall months nothing 

 can equal their beauty. We list below twelve of the best stand- 

 ard sorts, and carry in stock about fifty other choice varieties. 

 Barao de Mamore, White ground, reticulated with green, 



centre and ribs marked dark brownish-red, narrow green 



border. 

 Candida. White ground, with strongly marked green ribs. 

 Chantinii. Reddish ground, spotted white, 



dark-green margin. 

 E. Q. Henderson. Light green, with rose 



spots and mottled crimson centre. 

 Emile Verdier. Light translucent rose color, 



spotted red and green margin. 

 Itapaca. Carmine ribs on a green ground and 



violet-red veins. 

 Jupiter. Green, veined and flamed red. 

 Mons. J. Linden. White ground, coral-red 



veins, green border. 

 Pelotas. Green, with red centre and numerous 



pink spots. 

 Roncador. Dark rose centre, green veins and 



blue-green ribs. 

 Splendidum. Lnrge reddish maroon zone, 



with deep green border. 

 Trahiras. Pure white, with dark green veins 



and midrib and narrow green margin. 

 20 cts. each. Set of 12 sorts, §2.00. 



A choice collection of 25 varieties, §4.00; 50 

 varieties for §6.00. 



Spotted-leap Calla. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



New Fancy-leaved 

 CALADIUM 



ALBAISENSE. 



An entirely new race of Calad- 

 iums; the leaves are borne on 

 stout petioles, but, unlike our well- 

 known varieties, are spear-shaped 

 and of thiclc, leathery texture. The 

 colors are red, green and creamy- 

 yellow, radiating from the centre of 

 the leaf, while the wavy edges are 

 margined with green-gray. 25 cts. 

 each ; S2 50 per doz. 



Giant-flowering 



Caladium 

 "New Century." 



A new species, introduced from 



Central America. It produce; leaves 



from 3 to 5 feet long, 2 to 1\ feet 



broad, and is much larger than the 



ordinary Caladium, or Elephant's 



Ear. The leaves are of a heavy 



leathery texture, bright glossy green 



color with metallic lustre, and are 



held on stout, stiff stems well above 



the ground. Added to the foliage 



effect are the creamy-white Lily-like 



flowers from 12 to 15 inches long, which possess an exquisite fragrance 



and are produced throughout the summer. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



CALLA LILIES. 



Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia Elliotliajia). Entirely distinct and 

 unlike all other forms of yellow Callas; it has the same habit of growth 

 as the ordinary white variety, with flowers of same size and shape, 

 but of a rich, clear, lustrous golden-yellow color; the foliage is dark 

 green, with a number of translucent creamy white spots, which add much 

 to its beauty. Strong bulbs, §1.00 each. 



SpOtted=leaf Calla {Richardia alba maculata). The leaves of this 

 variety are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant 

 a very ornamental appearance. The flowers are pure white, with a black 

 centre; they grow freelv either indoors or out. (See cut.) 10 cts. each; 

 §1.00 per doz. 



CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 



Fine bushy plants 15 inches high. A choice assortment of 12 varieties, 

 75 cts. each ; §7.50 per doz. Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches high, bushy, 

 §1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 



Fancy-leaved Caladium. 



