approaching in size those of Godfrey. For tiny 1” flowers replant your small bulbs. 
20c ea., 3 for 50c. $1.50 per doz. 
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 open, larger and distinctly different in form. The plant is more inclined to 
remain evergreen and to flower in summer and is more free blooming in all seasons. 75c. 
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. 25c. 
Z. elliotiana. Pure golden yellow flowers. Requires more shade than others, but 
give potted bulbs part sun. 20c. 
Z. rehmanni, var. elegans. This variety has light pink flowers of a lovely shade 
that many like better than the darker colored type var. It is taller, larger and a better 
grower. More easy also to force in pots. Large bulbs, 2” to 2%”, 75c ea. 
Arum palaestinum. Black Calla or Solomon’s Lily. Foliage and flower like callas. 
Really black. Plant 4” deep and not before September 1. If not kept perfectly dry 
until that time the bulbs rot. Flowers in February in pots or in the garden in the south. 
No bad odor. Best in half shade. L. 75c and $1.00. 
A. italicum. Has attractive green leaves, veined in a light color. The flower 
spathe is long, inflated, ivory white. 75c and $1.00 ea. 
A. Maculatum. Like A. italicum, except plain green leaves and larger bulbs. 
Jumbo, $1.00 to $1.50. 
Dracunculus vulgaris. Rich tropical foliage and huge black purple flowers. Carrion 
odor. Jumbo bulbs, $1.00 to $1.50. 
BILLBERGIAS—Bromeliaceae 
Billbergias have a rich, tropical appearance with the showiest inflorescense. In 
both foliage and flowers they are most unusual and most lovely. The foliage is stiff 
and erect, forming a cup. They are tender tropicals that are easily grown in pots but 
do well outside in So. Calif. 
Being epiphytes they should be rooted in almost pure leaf mould, wood earth, 
(rotted wood), peat or sphagnum moss mixed with a little sand for greater substance. 
But they do quite well in half sand and half leaf mould or peat. Here they need half 
shade, but in the house, a sunny window is usually right. Sun brings out rich colors 
of foliage but don’t over do the sun exposure as it may burn the leaves and prevent 
their functioning. The “cups” should hold a drink when growing. In the winter 
they rest and when you start them in winter do it “easy like.” Not too much water 
until well rooted and growing but never allowed to dry out.. 
Billbergia nutans. The earliest to flower, often late Dec., usually in Jan.-Feb. The 
inflorescence is most beautiful. Price 50c. With bud showing, $1.00. 
B. distachia hybrid. Foliage reddish green with cream spots. Long spikes with 
rose pink bracts and blue margined green flowers. Blooms in early spring and a few 
in late summer. $1.00. 
B. rubro-cyanea. The foliage has very rich variable markings of green, red and 
white. Flowers green, edged dark blue with crimson bracts. $1.50. 
THE RANUNCULUS FAMILY—Ranunculaceae 
ANEMONES AND RANUNCULUS 
These popular tuberous rooted plants are among our most desirable items for both 
pots and gardens. This year the supply is far short of the demand. 
Ranunculus are in many shades of red, pink, yellow and white but no blue. If well 
grown and from a quality strain, the flowers are very double in innumerable shapes. 
Anemones are red, pink, white and blue. The blue predominate in a mixture 
and are the most desirable. Our mixture is mostly the De Caen type, with single, 
poppy-like flowers, but there are a few St. Brigid type, double and semi-doubles. 
Culture. They do best in sandy loam. They will succeed well in heavier soils 
made lighter by the addition of much humus. For this use any well rotted compost. 
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