THE ORCHID FAMILY. Orchidaceae 
Orchids are the most exquisite of flowers, but most of them require a 
greenhouse. The Bletilla is a terrestial orchid of great beauty and easy to grow 
in the outside garden. Hardy everywhere, north or south. Culture easy. Plant 
in half shade, 3” deep in a good loamy soil to which plenty of leaf mould is 
added. Give plenty of water in summer. 
Bletilla hyacintha. Eight or more dainty orchids, 1” wide, on a 12” stem. 
True orchid color. Top size, 50c. M. 35c. Blooming sizes, $25.00 per 100. 
B. hyacintha alba. Pure white form. 75c ea. 
Epidendrum o’brienanum. This orchid has a large terminal cluster of 
brilliant red flowers, each in the typical orchid form. The flowers open 10 or 
more at once and are about 14%,” wide. The plant makes a large cluster of tall 
stems, 3 ft. or more. In nature they grow among grasses or weeds which sup- 
port them. We can imitate that by growing among erect plants. 
They need hot, full sun exposure; an abundance of water in summer. They 
grow easily in the garden in the south where minimum temperatures are not 
below 27°. 
They like a deep mulch of leaves, small branches, etc. This helps to sup- 
port the stems, protects the roots when too cold, (ours easily recovered from 
a low of 20°) and maintains the needed constant moisture of soil. 
We use soil of rich sandy loam and for a distance of nearly one foot, we 
add 50% peat (in volume) to the soil. 
They grow easily in pots or baskets. Use 50% or more peat or leaf mould. 
Prices. Branch with roots attached 75c. Large clumps, up in proportion 
to size. 
THE CALLA LILY FAMILY. Araceae 
This family contains the so-called Calla Lilies or Zantedeschia, Black 
Callas and other Aroids. 
Culture. All Zantedeschias and Arum palaestinum are suitable for pot 
culture. A. palaestinum will start about September or later. Do not put this 
bulb into moist soil before that or it will rot. Zantedeschias—pink, yellow, 
spotted leaf and melanoleuca may be potted by about December 15. Don’t rush 
them as too much water before they start to grow may rot them. They may be 
held back and started in early spring, here in late February. All do well in the 
garden in a moist, semi-shaded cool place. They are not hardy in cold climates; 
dig in fall. The White Calla usually blooms in California in the garden in late 
winter. They may be planted in early fall in pots or garden. 
It is an error to keep White Callas growing continuously. If rested 
through summer you will be rewarded with flowers. A rest brings flowers when 
they start again, often twice or more in a year. The Baby Calla should not 
be allowed to lose its foliage. Callas as pot plants need some sun. 
Zantedeschia aethiopica, var. Baby Calla. This is the smallest and whitest 
calla. Small enough for corsage. 20c, 3 for 50c. $1.50 per doz. 
Z. aethiopica, var. Godfrey Calla. The best and most popular of dwarf 
Callas before ‘‘Baby’’ was introduced. Being twice as large as ‘‘Baby’’ makes 
it a ‘“‘medium”’ size. This is so much more appropriate in size, freer in bloom- 
ing and more desirable in every way that we do not recommend the large 
type. 20c. 
Z. aethiopica, unknown European variety. This variety is about the size 
of the ordinary large white calla, possibly not quite so tall. The flowers are 
exceedingly white and more wide open, larger and distinctly different in form. 
The plant is more inclined to remain evergreen and to flower in summer and 
more free blooming in all seasons. $1.00 ea. 
Z. albo-maculata. Spotted leaf-calla. The prettiest foliage of all and worth 
growing for that alone. Endures sun best. Flowers, creamy white with dark 
throat. Large 15c, 20 and 25c. 
Z. elliotiana. Pure golden yellow flowers. Requires more shade than 
others. 15c to 25c. All blooming size. 
Z. melanoleuca. Black Throated Calla. New and rare calla. Plant larger 
than Yellow Calla and spotted foliage even more decorative. The flower spathe 
