CALLA LILIES. 



CALLA. 



Black Calla (Arum Sanctum). These magnificent 



flowers are fragrant and often measure more than a 

 foot in length by five to eight inches in width; the 

 inside color is of the richest velvety purplish black 

 imaginable, while the outside is of a pleasing green. 

 The centre spadix rises to a height of ten to twelve 

 inches, and is of the deepest black. The foliage is solid 

 in texture, rich deep green, and elegantly reticulated. 

 Strong bulbs, such as we send out, are positively sure 

 to bloom if planted in very rich soil, two inches below 

 the surface, and given plenty of light, heat and moist- 

 ure. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $2.75. 

 Little Gem Calla. This beautiful little Calla is con- 



sidered the greatest and most useful novelty introduced 

 for years. It originated in Guernsey Island, in the 

 British Channel, and is a perfect miniature of the well- 

 known Calla of the Nile, grown by everybody, but 

 much more florif erous. When in flower a perfect speci- 

 men plant is only eight to twelve inches high. It is a 

 rapid and strong grower and may justly be called a 

 continuous bloomer, as it produces its exquisite little 

 pure white flowers in the greatest profusion through- 



out the entire year, under generous culture and proper 

 conditions. It should be treated exactly like the com- 

 mon Calla, except that it does not require the long 

 period of rest during summer of the old variety. Ea., 

 15c; 2 for 25c; doz., $1.00. 

 Spotted Calla (Richardia alba maculata). A dwarf 



form of the Common Calla, with dark green leaves 

 beautifully spotted with white. An ornamental plant 

 even when not in flower, and succeeds splendidly 

 planted in the open ground. Prefers a moist situation. 

 Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50. 



Common Calla or Lily of the Nile (Richardia Mthi- 

 opica) . The well-known Calla Lily, admired by every- 

 body. The dry roots we offer were grown in Florida; 

 are very superior to those usually sent out and are sure 

 to bloom. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50. 



ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. 



This is an improved form of the well-known "Star 

 of Bethlehem," always a most welcome and cheering 

 spring flower. The flowers are pure white \rith black 

 centres, produced in clusters or whorls on tall stems 

 and, unlike our American species, are sweet scented. 

 Excellent for pot culture but not altogether hardy in 

 the border at the North. Ea., 5c; doz., 50c. 



STAR OF BETHLEHEM. 



(Ornithogalum umbellatum). 



An interesting flower for the border or shrubbery. 

 Flowers are produced in mass, borne upon umbels, sup- 

 ported by stems six inches high ; pure white within and 

 white with green stripe on outside of petals. Entirely 

 hardy. Ea., 5c; doz., 30c; 100, $1.50. 



SCILLA SIBIRFCA or Praecox. 



No spring garden can be considered complete without 

 these lovely little blue flowers; very often to be found 

 in beautiful contrast with the pure white snow. The 

 blue of Scilla Sibirica is the purest and most beauti- 

 ful to be found in any flower and can be permanently 

 naturalized in the grass or border. They also force 

 well and may be brought into bloom quite early in the 

 winter. Like all other small bulbs, several should be 

 planted in a pot. The general treatment is similar to 

 that of the Hyacinth. Ea., 3c; doz., 20c; 100, $1.00. 



