AN UNPARALLELED OFFER OF RARE BEAUTIES 



PllltlirP They should be planted in as small jars as possible, otherwise they yield more leaves than bloom. Select good, rich 

 VjUIIUI C. loam, about one quarter sweet rotted manure or leaf mould with a little sand if possible. Plenty of moisture is neces- 

 sary at all times, and they delight in a partially shady rather than warm situation. Follow these simple instructions and you can 

 not fail to procure an abundance of flowers. 



WONDERFUL BLACK CALLA, OR KING SOLOMON'S LILY— 4— This 

 grand new variety is the wonder and amazement of all. Comes 



MAMMOTH EVERBLOOM1NG WHITE CALLA — 1 — One of the grand- 

 est, most majestic of all Callas, being a great favorite every- 

 where. Its foliage alone makes it desirable as a decorative 

 plant, being of perfect form, with large, stately leaves of a 

 bright green color, giving it a tropical appeai-ance. Add to this 

 its profusion of superb white flowers, yielded throughout the 

 season, and you have a plant' you' may w-ell be proud of. My 

 select stock is adapted for pot culture everywhere, also for ac- 

 quariums, etc. Try this beauty. Strong bulbs, which will 

 please vou, 20c each, 3 for only 50c. 



TRUE LITTLE GEM— 2— The pot of all is this new and beautiful 

 minature Calla, growing only about 8 inches high, it is indeed a 

 beauty, completely enveloped as it is with its regal white blos- 

 soms throughout the entire season. It is as easily grown as the 

 other Callas and will be a constant delight to you and your 

 friends. Be careful of spurious stock. Send to me for true fine 

 bulbs. 25c each, 3 for only 60c. 



NEW SPOTTED LEAF OR BOUQUET — 3 — A great favorite every- 

 where, each plant being a veritable bouquet in itself. It is of 

 the dwarf, compact, bushy habit, producing a mass of amazingly 

 beautiful leaves, and an abundance of small pure white Callas, 

 so small that they serve admirably for corsage bouquets. Foliage 

 is deep green, covered with innumerable white spots, giving the 

 plant a magnificent appearance. Fine bulbs, 25c each, 3 for 60c. 



THE NAPOLEON CLIMBER. 



Dioscoreaceae. 



The greatest novelty among climbers. Most certainly will this 

 greatest of all members of the Cinnamon Vine family reach a sum- 

 mit of popularity that will overshadow its rivals. This charming 

 climber has a history that is really interesting. When Napoleon 

 Bonaparte was in the height of his reign all nations bowed to his 

 conquering power. Many sent him costly presents and souvenirs 

 almost without end. Among the latter a province of China sent a 

 bulb of this valuable climber, which was hisrhly cherished by Na- 

 poleon, and the original may be seen growing at Versailles by all 

 who may chance to visit the favorite residence of the Great French 

 Emperor. 



The plants are very nice for sill ornaments, or any out-door pur- 

 pose, where a climbing vine can be used to good advantage 

 They are perfectly hardy, the stem dying down every 

 autumn, but will grow again early in the spring, and so £, 

 rapidly as to completely cover any trellis or arbor very 

 early in the season. The vines often run 25 feet or more, 

 and when trained over and above a door or window make an orna- 

 ment much admired, while its many clusters of delicate white 

 flowers send out an amount of fragrance that is truly wonderful, 

 and the aroma to a great degree resembles cinnamon, which, to 

 say the least, is very pleasing. The cordate foliage also is exceed- 

 ingly pretty, being of a glossy green hue. The Napoleon Climber, 

 though easily grown, will fully award any extra attention given 

 it. Soil should be very lisrht and rich, and the plant mulched 

 thoroughly every fall. Trim roots, that will bloom this year, 

 grown from stock secured from "original" at Versailles. 25c 

 each , 6 for §1.00. ■ 73 



direct from the "Holy Land." The magnificent flowers are 

 sweet-scented and often measure more than a foot in length, by 

 5 to 8 inches in width. The inside color is of the richest velvety 

 purplish black imaginable, while the outside is of a pleasing 

 green. '-_ The center spadix rises to a height of 10 to 12 inches and 

 is of the deepest black. The foliage is solid in texture, rich, 

 deep green, and elegantly resticulated. True original stock, 

 strong, well grown bulbs 30c each, 3 for only 75c. 

 SPECIAL OFFER— For only $1.00 I will send one fine bulb each of 

 the four rare Callas and one of Napoleon Climber. 



