50 



THE LOVETT COMFAXY, LITTLE SILVER, X. J. 

 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 



Elephant's Ear. 



A grand, stately, tropical-looMng plant. Xothing 

 equals it for luxtu'iant effect, either as a single speci- 

 men upon the lavm or in combination with other foli- 

 age plants. It is in every way a noble plant ; the leaves 

 often assuming the enonnous size of f oui' feet long by 

 thi'ee feet wide. Should be grown in deep rich soil and 

 freely watered dmnng diw weather. Much time can be 

 gained by staii±ng the tubers inside in a warm place, 

 but under any conditions it will always produce a 

 splendid effect. Especially useful for bedding y^-vih 

 Ricinus. Cannas. and the new variegated Tuberose, as 

 will be seen by referring to om' Grand Combination 

 Btilb offer upon another page. Ea.. 15c: 3 for 50c; 

 doz.. $1.50. 



CALLA LILIES. 



The familiar "White Calia has long been a favorite 

 for window cultiu'e and much sentiment is attached to 

 this beautiful plant with its rich glossy foliage and im- 

 mense snowy blooms, which is not lessened by its pa- 

 tient endm-ance of adverse conditions. Much progi'ess 

 has been made in the improvement of Callas and we are 

 pleased to offer the following splendid varieties. 



utility, as for its associations. TTe offer splendid CaK- 

 fomia grown tubers. Ea.. 15c: 3for40c: doz.. cl.io. 



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. Esi>ecially suited for 

 planting out in the border as it flowers finely in sum- 

 mer and can be induced to remain entirely dormant in 

 winter. Ea.. 15c: Sfor-tOc: doz.. C-1.25. 



LITTLE GEM CALLA. 



SPOTTED CALLA. 



COWinON CALLA. Lily of the Niie. Perfectly indis- 

 pensable and valuable alike for its inti'insic beauty and 



This beautiful littie Calla. is considered the greatest 

 and most useful inti'oduction of many years. It is a 

 perfect miniature of the well-known Calla, but much 

 more floiiierous. When ia flower a perfect specimen 

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

 and sti'ong gi'ower and may justly be called a continu- 

 ous bloomer, as it produces its exquisite little pure 

 white flowers in the greatest profusion thi-oughout Vze 

 entire year, under generous culroi'e and proper con-ii- 

 tions. It should be treated exactly Like tho co mm on 

 Calla, oxcept that it does not require the long period of 

 rest dm-ing the summer of the old variety. Ea,, 12c; 

 3 for 30c: doz., 61.00. 



CINNAMON VINE. 



Dioscorea batatus.) 

 This has proved to be one 

 of the most desirable and 

 useful climbers known. 

 Its tubers are both hardy 

 and edible, and should be 

 planted near a trellis or 

 window. The foliage is 

 abundant, neat, heart- 

 shaped and of glossy 

 green. It flowei"s in mid- 

 summer, producing ra- 

 cemes of small white 

 blooms, having the fra- 

 grance of cinnamon. It 

 will rapidly cover an ar- 

 bor or verandah, trans- 

 forming it into a veritable 

 bower of beauty. Very 

 easil}- grown in any sc.il 

 but if given a rich moist place the luxuriant foliage wiU 

 double in size. Strong tubei-s, ea., 8c ; 3 for 15c ; doz., 50c. 



