We Grow Plants for the Southern Planter 
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Fancy-Leaved Caladium. 
CALADIUMS 
Esculentum. A tropical plant with luxuriant green foliage. The leaves are often more 
than 2 feet across and are bright and ornamental the entire season. Will grow in an ordi- 
nary garden soil, but should have plenty of water in order to give the best results, very 
easy to cultivate; the bulbs may be taken up in fall and kept through winter in dry sand in 
the cellar. Extra large bulbs, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. ; 1st size, 20 cts. each, $ 2 per doz. ; 
2d size, 10 cts. each, $ 1 per doz. 
Fancy-Leaved. These delight in a place shady and moist. They should be started 
into growth about March 1, dried off in October and kept 
in a warm and dry place until spring again. They are 
excellent for window boxes, vases or single pot-plants, and 
succeed equally well in a somewhat shady situation out- 
doors. 25 cts. each, 5 for $ 1 . 
DOUBLE FEVERFEW 
(Pyrethrum) 
This is the well-known double white Feverfew, so 
valuable for cut-flowers, and suitable for pot or garden 
culture. The blossoms are freely borne on stems 18 inches 
high. The plants produce immense crops of double daisy- 
like flowers all through the summer. They are perfectly 
hardy, and thrive ana spread from year to year with little 
care. 10 cts. 
FICUS ELASTICA 
(Long-Leaved) 
The well-known India Rubber Tree, one of the very 
best plants for table or parlor decoration. Its thick, 
leathery leaves enable it to stand excessive heat and dry- 
ness, while its deep glossy green color always presents a 
cheerful aspect, Fine plants, 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1. Ficus elastica. 
