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MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, continued 
Baby Calla Lily. The flower at bottom is the Common 
White Calla used for contrast 
Calla Lilies 
A group of plants very easily grown in the house or con¬ 
servatory for winter flowering. They produce large, LiJy-Iike 
blooms of waxy texture. The huge, bulbous roots should be 
planted in stiff soil, heavily enriched with well-rotted cattle 
manure, and given a warm temperature and abundance of 
water. They may be grown either in pots or in the bench. 
When planting allow the crown of root to protrude just above 
the soil. 
White ( Richardia Aithiopica). The White Calla, or Lily-of- 
the-NlIe. Each Doz. 100 
Mammoth roots.$0 50 $5 50 $40 00 
Monster roots. 70 7 00 50 00 
Godfrey Everblooming White ( Richardia Godejreyana ). 
This is a great improvement over the ordinary White Calla, 
especially for the amateur, being’' of even freer growth and 
much more floriferous over a longer season. The flowers, 
while a trifle smaller than the old-fashioned Calla, are of 
pure white. Each Doz 100 
Mammoth roots.$0 50 $5 00 $35 00 
Monster roots. 65 6 50 45 00 
Baby. This new, pure white, dainty Calla is a perfect minia¬ 
ture of R. Aithiopica, borne on stems 1 to 1342 feet tall. It 
is due to become immensely popular. Prolific bloomer 
throughout the entire winter. Selected roots, 35 cts. 
each; $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Yellow (R. Elliottiana). The finest Yellow Calla. Large, rich 
deep golden flowers often 4 to 5 inches across at the mouth. 
Habit of growth and foliage like the old favorite White 
Calla except that the leaves of Elliottiana are spotted with 
white. This variety is grown from a round, flat corm which, 
when planted, should be covered about 1 inch. The corms 
retain their vitality for a long time and can be planted any 
time during the winter or spring. Treat same as other 
CallaS. Each Doz. 100 
Mammoth roots.$0 45 $4 50 $35 00 
Monster roots. 70 7 25 50 00 
Selected Monster roots. 85 8 50 60 00 
Cllionodoxa (Glory-of-the-Snow) 
The most beautiful of dwarf blue spring flowers, resembling 
those of Scilla sibirica, but larger, slightly taller, and more 
handsome. The Chionodoxas are very hardy, thriving in any 
ordinary garden soil and in almost any situation. They 
should be planted in the fall, 3 inches deep, about eighteen 
bulbs to a square foot, in a sunny location or in half shade 
and in places where they can remain undisturbed for a number 
of years. They bloom in April. 
Luciliae. Bright sky-blue flowers, with large white centers. 
45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. 
Luciliae alba. A white form of the above. Very effective 
when used with the blue. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Luciliae rosea. Soft rosy pink. A most dainty variety of 
Chionodoxa. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Sardensis. The flowers are rich deep blue, with small white 
centers. 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. 
Gigantea. Resembles C. Luciliae, but larger blooms of soft 
gray-blue. 50 ets. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $32.50 per 1000. 
Cypripedium (Lady-Slipper) 
Hardy Orchids are among the choicest of our native plants 
and produce beautiful, showy flowers during May and June. 
They require moisture and very little sun. Acid soil is neces¬ 
sary to the growth of most species. 
Acaule (Pink Lady-Slipper). The largest flowered species, 
growing about 1 foot high and producing, in May, showy, 
purplish pink flowers. Plant 3 inches deep and about 
8 inches apart. Requires acid soil. A mulching of pine- 
needles the first year is advisable. $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Pubescens (Yellow Lady-Slipper). The common Yellow 
Lady-Slipper, blooming in May. Most easily established 
and will endure quite a bit of sun. About 1 foot tall, with 
showy, fragrant yellow flowers, marked with brown. Likes 
soil rich in leaf-mold. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Spectabile (Showy Lady-Slipper). Considered the best of all. 
Large pink and white flowers on stems 2 to 3 feet tall, pro¬ 
duced during June. Requires rich, moist soil and shade. 
The soil need not be as highly acid as for other species. 
$3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Dielytra spectabilis (Bleeding-Heart) 
An old-fashioned favorite, with long racemes of graceful, 
heart-shaped pink flowers that are always attractive. It is 
used largely for forcing, but is also excellent for the garden 
border, and especially valuable for planting in the shade. A 
splendid pot-plant for winter blooming in the greenhouse or 
conservatory. Strong clumps. October delivery. 70 cts. 
each; $7 per doz.; $50 per 100. 
Dodecatheon 
Meadia (Shooting Star). Very attractive perennial plant 
sometimes called “American Cyclamen.” Produces rose- 
colored, often white flowers, in May and June. Thrives in 
rich, moist open woods or in the garden border. Strong 
roots. $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) 
Early in spring the golden blossoms look charming, resting 
on an emerald-green cushion of leaves, and forming a striking 
contrast to the snowdrops, scillas, and chionodoxas. Espe¬ 
cially valuable in moist situations, such as under trees, and 
where few other flowering plants will thrive. 5 to 8 inches 
high. (Color illustration, page 24.) 45 ets. per doz.; $3 per 
100; $27.50 per 1000. 
