SUBTROPICAL GARDENS AND EFFECTS 
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Caladium Esculentum, or “ Elephant’s Ear ” 
To the left we illustrate a fine plant of Caladium escu- 
lentum, popularly known as " Elephant’s Ear,” a tender tuberous- 
rooted plant of very rapid growth if given a warm, well-manured 
situation and abundantly supplied with moisture. 
The leaves sometimes grow 4 feet long by 3 feet 
across. For single specimens on the lawn and for 
subtropical grouping this Caladium is very effec- 
tive, as will be noted from its use in the bed to 
the right of the upper illustration. 
Subtropical Grouping 
To the right we illustrate a beautiful sub- 
tropical effect on a lawn, enhanced by a run- 
ning stream of water, which not only adds 
life to the view, but supplies sufficient mois- 
ture for the plants to attain luxuriant 
perfection. The large-leaved plants in the 
foreground are Caladium esculentum; the 
tall Reeds are Arundo Donax. The rocky 
water wall is clothed with English Ivy, 
which thrives finely in this moist situation. 
The groups are effectively placed, contrast- 
ing well with the stretches of open lawn. 
