Golden Cataract. Pure deep golden yellow. The most profuse bloomer 
among Iris, with possibly exception of Everblooming Plicata. The highly praised 
fall bloomer Eleanor Roosevelt does not give half as many flowers, nor as at¬ 
tractive. Often blooms within three months after moving. 75c ea. $6. per doz. 
$1.00 Iris Collections. 35 unnamed seedling Iris. Mostly dwarf types many 
are pink or red toned. Some plicatas. A few are fall bloomers. No purples. No 
guarantee as to types you get but we mix them up the best we can. If preferred 
we can include part (or all) tall lavenders, etc. $1.00 Ten fine modern Iris, in¬ 
cluding Cecil H., Bobby H., Eleanor Brooks and 7 others, our selection $1.00. 
Or 20 good Iris including Magnifica, Mother of Pearl, etc., $1.00. The last two 
collections are labelled. We select the varieties. Don’t name your choice or write 
to ask what is included. If particular, choose from the list the varieties you want 
and thus pay more. If ordered at the same time we send the two collections, all 
different, 30 var. for $2.00. All three collections, 55 Iris for $2.75, postpaid. 
Watsonia. If you did not plant Watsonias in the fall or if you live in the 
north where winter growing bulbs cannot be grown, try this one. This species, 
Watsonia bulbifera keeps well over winter and does not sprout much in storage. 
It is not the best but is worth trying. Color, capucine orange. Plant about like 
glads. 8c ea. Three, 20c. 50c doz. $2.50 per 100. 
Montbretia. They may be planted up to about March 1. Plant like Glads. 
They need constant moisture and it is best to add leaf mould or peat to soil. Like 
to be mulched with it. To close out a mixed lot we offer at a low price. Each, 
10c. 75c doz. 100 for $6. 
Ixia. We have an excellent keeper that can be planted up to February 15, 
but not much later. Plant 2" deep, full sun. 35c doz. In the north, buy your 
bulbs now. Store at above freezing and plant early. 
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ARUM FAMILY ARACEAE. 
CALLAS, ARUMS, CALADIUMS 
This family includes Calla Lilies or Zantedeschias, Fancy Leaf Caladiums, 
Arums, etc. 
Culture. White callas should really be started in the fall, hence not listed 
this spring. Colored Callas, Zantedeschia elliotiana (yellow), rehmanni (pink) 
and albo-maculata (white with purple throat) do fine in pots or garden. For 
pots use soil of sandy loam mixed with equal portion of leaf mould or peat and 
some very old, rotted manure. Pot between December 15 and March 1, in moist 
soil. Water little if any until they start well. Then increase water. When grow¬ 
ing well water liberally. Give plenty light and some sun. Plant in garden 2" or 
3" deep in south about February. In north as early as possible, but avoiding 
danger of frost. Use peat, leaf mould, etc. liberally, as they want acid soil. Sul¬ 
phur may be used in soil, or tan bark. Acidity can be increased by sparing use 
of Ammonium sulphate or superphosphate. 
Fancy Leaf Caladiums like very rich sandy loam, or if soil is heavy incor¬ 
porate much humus and well rotted manure, leaf mould and peat. Neutral to 
acid soil. They do wonderfully well under right culture even in arid climates. 
Do not plant outside until weather is quite warm. Water very little until they 
come up then they need constantly moist soil, in fact semi-aquatic conditions 
are fine but not essential. They are lovely in pots. Treat same as Callas. Be 
patient in starting as that is their critical period. Planted before sprouting in 
cold wet soil is usually fatal. The bulbs may be planted outside when weather 
is warm, 3" deep, only slightly moist and every bulb will grow. Or they may be 
sprouted first in barely moist peat or moss with air, light and warmth. Full sun 
gives richer colors but in our dry air, almost arid climate, we prefer slight shade. 
Bulbs live and increase year after year but must be dug at once when tops 
are killed by frost. If dormant bulbs are left in the cold wet ground even a 
short time they begin to rot. They should be carefully dried and may be stored 
in dry peat moss, sawdust, etc., but dry and not too cold. 
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