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[We solicit the privilege of publishing extracts from correspondence, of interest to the general reader.] 
San Francisco, Cai.., April 20, 1878. 
L. B. Case. — Dear Sir: l noticed, in the April No. of your Botanical Index, an 
article upon the double flowering Calla Lily. About one year ago I possessed a flower 
similar to the one described in the Index. The flower was an object of great interest, 
although no one could account for the singular development. The plant never 
before, nor has it since, produced a similar flower. I am unable to give any infor- 
mation upon the subject, but simply write in compliance with your request, that you 
may know that a similar development has before occurred with the Calla Lily. 
Respectfully, F. G. M. 
Bradford. Vt., April 22. 1878. 
L. B. Case: In your Index for April I find the cut of a double Calla , which is an 
exact representation of one that 1 had blossom in the winter of 1878. * * * My plant 
was kept in a room that was not very warm, and the bud was a long time in coining 
to maturity. My plant is very floriferous, but it has never produced but one double 
flower, and none of the bulbs off that have ever had anything but single flowers. 
Yours, truly, " J. T. W. 
Coldwater, Mich., April 25, 1878. 
Mr. L. B. Case: Saw No. 5 of your Index, with an engraving and description of 
a double Calla flower. Had one to blossom the same last spring, being the sixth 
blossom of the season. This year the flowers have all been single, as formerly;, shall 
look for another double one when the center throws up its buds. 
Mrs. F. A. S. 
Oswego Greenhouses, Oswego, N. Y., April 17, 1878. 
Dear Sir: Regarding the curious double form of Bichardia Ethiopica mentioned in 
your Index, it has occurred twice with me this winter. I grow about 400 Callas for 
winter bloom. Respectfully, yours, W. N. Mattoon. 
Sandusky, O., April 17, 1878. 
Mr. L. B. Case. — Sir: * * * * Received the Index last evening. I have a 
double flowering Calla Lily, but it has not bloomed this year. 
Respectfully, Mrs. A. II. B. 
Mount Victory, O., May 14, 1878. 
T>. B. Case. — Dear Sir: * * * Year before last, 1 had a double flowering Calla, 
which bloomed double for two years, the petals being opposite. I sent it to Peter 
Henderson, but not proving just what he wanted he returned it to me. and on the 
way back it got frozen. However. I saved a small offset, which will probably bloom 
this year; if so, will let you know the result. 
Respectfully, W. C. H. 
[We give on this page the result of the correspondence in reference to the article 
on Bichardia Africana fore plena, page 62 in April number of Index, and wish to 
return thanks to our friends for the interest shown in the subject. It will be seen 
there have been a few abnormal forms noticed before, but they are quite rare. One 
fact may be considered as established, and that is, that a Bichardia blooming double 
once must not be considered sure to produce a second double flower. However, we 
would suggest to those growing them that by fertilizing a double flower they may 
succeed in obtaining from the seed a plant that will be more likely to prove a constant 
double bloomer. — E d.] 
