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IJAIilANAS. 
CALLA5. 
BABIANA. 
A genus of Cape plants bearing very showy flow 
ers of various colors, from the richest carmine to the 
brightest blue. As they are not hardy north of Wash- 
ington, they require the same treatment as the 
Anomathecas. 
Mixed colors; each, 5 cts.; per doz., 40 cts.; per 
100, $2.50. 
BRODIAEAS. 
Very curious, half hardy liltie bulbous rooted 
plants from California, with umbels or clusters of lily- 
like llowers of various colors. They are easily forced 
in the greenhouse or cold frames, or will flower in June 
if planted out in early Spring. 
Coccinea (Vegetable Fire-Cracker), rich blood crimson, 
tipped with white; each, 5 cts.; per doz., 50 cts.; 
per 100, $2.50. 
Grandiflora, sky-blue; each^ 5 cts.; per doz., 50 cts.; 
per 100, $2.00. 
Ixioides, light yellow blossoms, banded green; each, 
Sets.; per doz., 50 cts.; per 100. $2.00. 
Laxa, large blue flowers, shaded to purple; each, 5 
cts.; per doz., 50 cts.; per 100, $2.00. 
Lactea, white, with green stripes; each, 5 cts.; per 
doz., 50 cts.; per 100, $2.00. 
Stellaris, finest of all; rich purple flowers with white 
centers; each, 5 cts. ; per doz. , 50 cts. ; per 100, $2.00, 
A well-known plant of easy culture; the only particular atten- 
tion it requires is constant watering and as warm a room as can con- 
veniently be given it. 
White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, dry roots; each, 15 cts.; 
per doz., $1.50. 
Spotted Leaf Calla (Richardia Alba Maculata), dark green 
foliage, beautifully spotted with white; each, 15 cts.; per doz , 
$1.50. 
Yellow Calla {Richardia Hostata), similar to the White Calla, 
except that the flowers are of a light yellow color* each 
$1.50. 
Tom Thumb Calla (Elliott's Little Gem). A very pretty little 
variety about 13 inches in height and blooms most abund. 
antly. Very much superior as a house plant to the larger 
growing variety; each, 20 cts.; per doz., $2.00. 
LITTLE GEM CA.LLAS. 
