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The Gianni Flowering CsJaLdivim 



(Great Novelty) 



In general appearance the plant resembles Caladium Esculentum, but is entirely distinct, much larger and grander, 

 and vastly superior in every way. Both the plant and leaves are of gigantic size, and attain a large size in a very short 

 time. Under the same conditions it will grow three or four times as fast as the common species. Well grown leaves are 

 fair to five, feet long and two to three feet wide, and the plants eight to ten feet high. The leaves are of different shape than 

 those of C. Esculentum, and instead of being a dull green, the Giant Caladium leaves are of a br'ght, glossy green, glisten- 

 ing in the sun as if varnished. 



Produces Flowers Freely.— Think of it ! A flowering Caladium, the plant, the most magnificent of foliage plants, 

 and In addition producing in abundance the greatest of snow white fragrant flowers, commences to flower when four or 

 five months old, and produces flowers in constant succession. I have had plants to bloom continuously for over a year in 

 the greenhouse. Plants lifted from open ground in the fall will continue to bloom all u inter in greenhouse until time for 

 planting out again next spring. The flower buds break out of the leaf stalks near the base, each flowering leaf stalk pro- 

 ducing six to twelve buds which open in succession. The flower resembles a giant calla, often 15 iuches*"long and seven 

 to eight inches wide, and remains open three days and nights ; the first two days it is of the purest snow tvhite, the third 

 day it changes to a pale yellow. The fragrance o"f the flower is remarkable, so powerful that a single flower will scent the 

 entire air for reds, and of so spicy and aromatic a fragrance that I know of nothing to compare it to. Ite fragrance is ex- 

 haled only at night. 



As a Pot Plant, winter or summer, the Giant Caladium possesses great merits, especially fine for the decoration of 

 window or conservatory. It is of the easiest culture, enduring adverse conditions well, and the leaves attain a great size 

 even in small pots. Give it rich soil and plenty of water. The plant can be taken up in the fall and wintered in house 

 or cellar, or grown as a flowering pot plant in the house during the winter. 



Price, strong, well-rooted plants, 25 cents each, 3 for 60 cents. 



Orders booked now for these plants will be ready for delivery November 15th. 



