We Grow Plants for the Southern Planter 
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CALLAS 
CUPHEA 
Platycentra (Ladies’ Cigar Plant). This is a well- 
known, everblooming plant of neat habit, growing 
about 12 inches in height. The tube of the flower is 
scarlet, with the end partly white and crimson; very 
useful as a ribbon line or front border plant. lOcls. 
each, 50 cts. per doz. 
Hyssopiphylla. A 
neat dwarf plant, al- 
ways in bloom ; pur- 
plish lilac. 10 cts. 
each, 50 cts. per doz. 
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 
Cannas 
We have a full collection in shades of red, 
pink, yellow and variegated. All of the lead- 
ing sorts. Single eyes, for mailing, 10 cts. 
each, $1 per doz.; large clumps, by express, 
25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Aethiopica. Will always be a favorite because 
of its easy culture, waxy white flowers and 
healthy green foliage. 15 cts.; extra strong 
plants, by express, 25 cts. to $1. 
Black Calla {Arum sanctum). A rare species 
from the Holy Land. The flowers are about 14 
inches long from tip to base, and about 4 inches 
broad, at the widest, part, gracefully curving to a 
small point. They have a strong, violet-like 
odor, are a deep velvety purplish maroon — almost 
black -on the upper side and moss green under- 
neath. From the center of the flower springs a 
spike 10 inches long, of the most intense glossy 
black. 50 cts. 
Spotted Calla ( Richardia alba maculata). 
This plant is always ornamental, even when not 
in bloom, the dark green leaves being beauti- 
fully s p o 1 1 e d with 
white; in other re- 
spects the plant is the 
same as the white 
Calla, but is of dwarf 
habit. 30 cts. 
CALLA /ETHIOPICA. 
Cyperus 
alternifolius 
(Umbrella Plant) 
A grass-like plant, 
throwing up stem to 
the height of about 
BLACK CALLA. two feet, surmounted 
at the top by a cluster 
or a whorl of leaves, diverging horizontally, giving the plain a 
very curious appearance. A splendid plant for the center ot 
baskets, vases or 
Wardian case, or 
as a water plant. 
10 cts., 25 cts. and 
50 cts. 
DRACAENA INDIVISA. 
Dracaena indivisa 
This variety is used very extensively as a 
center plant for vases, urns, etc. It stands 
full exposure to the sun, and its long, narrow, 
graceful foliage contrasts beautifully with 
other foliage and flowering plants. 15 cts. 
