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CALLAS (Kichardia). 



The varieties offered below succeed best when treated in the 

 same manner as Gladiolus, Tuberoses and other summer- 

 flowering bulbs. They should be planted in the open border in 

 a dormant condition when danger from frost is over in spring, 

 and will then flower during the summer months. When the tops 

 are killed by frost in the autumn dig the roots and store through 

 the winter as you would potatoes. 



Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia Elli-ottiana). This is the best of the Yel- 

 low Callas, its flowers being as large as the popular white winter-flowering variety, 

 and is of a rich lustrous golden-yellow of velvety texture; the foliage is dark-green, 

 with a number of translucent creamy-white spots, which add much to its beauty. 

 Strong bulbs, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Spotted Leaf Calla {Richardia alba macula td). The leaves of this variety are 

 deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a very ornamental 

 appearance. The flowers are white, with a black centre. 10 cts. each; §1.00 per 

 doz. 



CAMELLIA JAPOMCA. 



A choice assortment of 12 varieties. 



Fine bushy plants, 15 inches high, Sl-00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches high, bushy, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



CAREX. 



Japonica Varlegata. An ornamental Japanese 

 grass, which is extremely useful as a house- 

 plant, of easy gTowth, standing the dry atmos- 

 phere of heated rooms with impunity, and at 

 the same time hardy if planted out in the garden 

 in summer. 15 cts. each; $.1.50 per doz. 



Goldf.n Yellow Calla Elliottiana. 



SELECT 

 CARNATIONS. 



The Carnations which we furnish are 

 thrifty young plants from pots, arjd should be 

 handled as follows: 



Cestrum Parqui. 



CESTRCJI PARQUI. 



(Night-blooming Jessamine.) 



An interesting tender shrub of easy cultivation, 

 with small greenish- white flowers of delightful 

 fragrance, which is dispensed during the night only. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



The young plants can be grown in a cool greenhouse, hotbed or cold 

 frame where the temperature can be maintained at 50 degrees at night, 

 with plenty of fresh air during the day. The little plants should be shifted 

 along as required, and never allowed to get pot-bound. 



As soon as all danger from hard frost is ov'er, plant in the garden 12 

 inches each way, and keep well cultivated until they begin to bloom, when 

 a light mulch of strawy manure will be beneficial to retain moisture in the 

 soil, and heip nourish the plants. 



Plants so treated should begin to flower in ]ulv, and continue to produce 

 an abundance of flowers until killed by frost. For winter-flowering, the 

 same cultural notes apply, with the exception that they can be planted 

 somewhat closer in the garden, and flower shoots kept pinched back until 

 about the middle of August, when they should be planted on benches in 

 the greenhouse for the season's crop of flowers. 



Any good fresh soil, moderately enriched, will grow them. Plant 9 to 

 12 inches apart, according to the size of the plants. The same night 

 temperature that is required for the little plants before planting out will 

 make good flowers, with 15 hi :!(i degrees higher and plenty of fresh air 

 during bright days. 



Water only sufficiently to keep plants from wilting. 

 Aristocrat. Beautiful, large, perfect cerise pink. 

 Beacon. An early ami continuous-flowering bright scarlet 



Dorothy. Very free (lowering soft pink. 



Enchantress. Exquisite, delicate pink of large size, 

 (iolden Beauty. ( lear, light yellow with red markings. 

 Harlowarden. Brilliant rich crimson: 



Mrs. M. A. Patton. White, beautifully variegated with pink. 



Airs. Thomas W. i.awson. Cerise pink, the largest of its color. 



Nelson Fisher, intense cherry pink. 



Rose-Pink Enchantress. A beautiful rose pink. 



White Perfection. The best and most popular pure white. 



Windsor. Finest silvery pink. 



10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $G.OO per 100. Set of 12 varieties for $1.00. 



Carnation. 



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