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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. All do best in 
mildly acid soils, on sandy side. 
It is an error to keep large White Callas growing continuously. If rested thru 
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, enough to prevent spindly growth, plenty 
of light and like all plants, good ventilation. They need abundant water but good 
drainage. 
Zantedeschia aethiopica, var. Baby Calla. This is the smallest and whitest Calla. 
Small enough for corsage. We send small bulbs as the large bulbs make larger flowers, 
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, var. Godfrey Calla. This is the medium sized White Calla Lily. 
Grows to a height of 2 or 3 ft. It is much more suitable for growing in pots than the 
large type and the flowers are sufficiently large. They also bloom more freely. These 
are easy in pots, 8” in diam. They should be potted or planted in the garden as early 
as possible for winter bloom, tho they can usually be held back until mid-winter. Plant 
with bulbs covered by an inch or so of soil, in a good rich sandy soil with humus added. 
Blooming sizes at 20c and 35c. Largest bulbs for 50c ea. 
Z. aethiopica, large type. We grow few of these because we consider them too 
large for pots. But they will do well if you have the space and the large pot. Small 
bulbs may be started in 8” or 10” pots but you may have to shift to a larger one. Our 
largest bulbs will surely fill a good size bucket or tub in one or two seasons but you 
can start them off in a 12” pot. Smaller bulbs, 50c ea. M. 75c. Jumbo bulbs, $1.00. 
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 and 
40c ea. 
Z. elliotiana. Pure golden yellow flowers. Requires more shade than others, but 
give potted bulbs part sun. 20c ea. 6 for $1.00. Larger bulbs 25c, 35c and 50c ea. 
Z. melanoleuca. Purple Throated Calla. Light yellow flowers with purple throat. 
Spotted foliage similar to the Yellow and Spotted-leaf Callas. Blooming size, 75c. Large 
sizes at $1.00 and $1.25. 
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, but when forced many report they produce 
white flowers. Even in the garden some flowers are white with shell pink tintings. 
But the white ones are still lovely, more so than the white Aethiopica. Large bulbs, 
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. Sizes 50c, 75c and $1.00. 
A. italicum. Has attractive green leaves. The flower spathe is long, inflated, ivory 
white. No “perfume.” 50c to 75c ea. | 
A. maculatum. Like A. italicum, except leaves have lighter veining and larger 
bulbs. 50c, $1.00 and $1.50 ea. 
Dracunculus vulgaris. Rich tropical foliage and huge black purple flowers. Carrion 
odor. Hardy if planted deeper than frost penetration. Jumbo bulbs, $1.00 to $1.50 ea. 
See Spring Catalog for other Aroids. 
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