Feb. Culture like Amorphophallus. Hardy. S. 25¢c L. (probably will flower) $1.00. 
Largest, sure bloomers, $1.50. Very small offsets, 10c. 3 for 25c. 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums. We offer only the finest varieties and the best 
bulbs obtainable. They cost us more than seedlings, mixtures or bulbs from in- 
different growers so we must charge a few cents more, Their foliage is the most 
gorgeous of all plants, even more richly colored than that of Coleus. Some leaves 
are of delicate tints of a lily or an orchid, others rich and luscious like rose. 
Culture, They should have very rich sandy loam, with equal quantity of hu- 
mus. This humus should be half well rotted dairy manure. Enough of the humus 
Sees, be peat to render the soil at least neutral to slightly acid. pH 7 to 7.5 
wi 0. 
Caladiums must have warmth in all stages. When starting and growing. 
Even when dormant, leave the bulbs in a warm room. Do not try to start the 
bulbs in a cool room. They must not be planted outside until quite warm. Cala- 
diums are excellent pot plants. They do well in outside gardens but require much 
humidity In the dry air of So. Calif. the plants should have constantly moist 
soil. Semi-acquatic conditions are fine but not wholly essential. But start them off 
with only slight moisture, When they are up, gradually increase. Plant about 
3” deep. Full sun brings out the rich colors but So. Calif. sun is too “full.” We 
give slight shade. 
Your choice of the following sorts. Thos. Tomlinson. Blood red, green mar- 
gin.Tocantins. Rose, splashed green. Charmisso, deep rose, red veins, dark green 
border. Mrs. Edith Mead, snow white, dark green ribs. Fanny S. Munson, entire 
leaf rose pink with lilac tone. 
Be sure to select several second choices on a group, as it is entirely probable 
that some charge must be made. Do not say “no substitution” on a Caladium 
order this year. We assure you however that we will only substitute equally fine 
sorts and as near in color as possible. Prices: 45c ea. $4.25 per doz. We will mail 
to the north as early as weather permits. 
Begonia Family. Begoniaceae 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias. Wonderfully attractive bulbous plants for pots 
oF 2 cool moist spot in the garden. They are nice around a Camellia if not too 
shaded. 
Culture. The best soil is half humus and half fine sand or sandy loam. For 
humus, use 2/3 peat or leaf mould and 1/3 well rotted cow manure made fine 
by rubbing thru screen, no lumps. Acid soil is required. Improve this soil if con- 
venient by adding charcoal or a little soot. Give manure water and soot water 
(handful to 2% gal.) during growth. Sprinkle daily when growing well but there 
must not be too much moisture around bulbs before they sprout or they may 
rot. A good way to start Tub. Begonia bulbs as well as F. L. Caladiums is in 
slightly moist peat or spagnum moss in a warm room. Don’t hurry them and 
do not expect them to start too early. 
Giant Double Camellia Flowered Begonias are the very best. We offer them 
in the clearst and most desirable colors, white, yellow, rose, pink, orange, apricot 
and cardinal red, 1”—114” diam. at 25c ea. 5 for $1.00 or all seven colors for 
$1.80. 
Gloxinias. Gesneriaceae 
Gloxinias rank with Fancy Leaf Caladiums as showy pot plants, for their 
foliage as well as for their large and gorgeously colored flowers. Culture. Plant 
in about a 6” pot using soil as described for Begonias. Barely cover bulbs. Handle 
about the same as for Begonias including the feeding and watering. In watering 
do not let any moisture touch leaves. They require part shade and protection 
from winds if out side. When flowering ceases and foliage has fully matured 
gradually lessen the water given. When the foliage has all ripened off, the pots 
may be stored in a room at about 45° but give just enough water to prevent 
tubers from shriveling. Toward mid-Feb., those that show signs of growth may 
be brot out and started. 
We offer only the best bulbs, 1”.—1%4”, in the very best varieties: Blanche 
de Meru, rose, white throat; Emperor Ferderick, scarlet, white border; Emperor 
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