Horizontal position. In the north they may be started early in pots and shifted. Do not 
break earth ball when shifting. 
Gloriosa rothschildiana. It deserves the name Glory Lily. Very vivid colors, red 
with yellow markings, turning later to deep red and then deep rose. 4 to 6 ft. tall. 
Large tubers at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. ; 
OXALIS FAMILY—Oxalidaceae 
No bulbs have increased more rapidly in public favor in recent years. Plants and 
flowers are variable in form and color and are most attractive and dainty. Culture. Plant 
in full sun exposure in any good soil. All make lovely pot plants and should be grown 
freely in the garden. The flowers open only in the sunlight. 
See the Fall Catalog for the winter growing types. 
Oxalis crassipes. Flowers bright rose. Evergreen and everblooming. Increases by 
tubers and can be moved at any time. Plant at once. Large tubers, 25c ea. 6 for $1.00. 
THE CALLA LILY FAMILY—Araceae 
This family contains the so-called Calla Lilies or Zantedeschias, Fancy Leaf 
Caladiums and the genera Sauromatum, Amorphophallus and others listed in our fall 
catalogs. 
Culture. Baby Callas are the only white Callas that can be moved now. Grow them 
in slight shade to full sun in pots or garden. The soil should be half sandy loam, half 
fine leaf mould. Baby Calla is evergreen and should never be dried off. 
The Colored Callas, Yellow, Pink and Spotted Leaf do exceptionally well in pots. 
They start more easily now than in late Dec. Give them a 5” or 6” pot, soil like Baby. 
Cover bulb 1”. Keep only moist, not wet, until well up. Manure water is a good 
fertilizer, when growing well. Give them a warm, sunny window. If too sunny a lace 
curtain may be enough shade. They usually bloom quite early, only a few weeks after 
planting. They are fine in the garden. Here we plant Feb. 15 to Apr. 1, in a lath house 
or other half shade. Dig bulbs and keep them dry as soon as tops yellow. See other 
culture notes with listings. 
Zantedeschia aethiopica var. Baby Calla. This is the smallest and the 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. $1.75 per doz. 
Z. albo-maculata. Spotted Leaf Calla. White flower. The spear shaped spotted 
leaves are most decorative even without flowers. 35c ea. Jumbo 50c ea. 
Z. elliotiana. Yellow Calla. The most desirable colored Calla. The lovely deep 
yellow flowers, with the spotted foliage, make a perfect, easily grown and low priced 
pot plant. Ours are extra fine, high crowned bulbs. 20c and 35c ea. 
Z. rehamnni. Pink Calla. This is the dark pink var. Large bulbs 50c ea. 
Z. melanoleuca. Purple Throated Calla. Light yellow, purple throat. S. 75c. 
Calla Seed. Spotted Leaf, Pink, Purple Throated or mixed. 10 seeds for 25c, 14” 
deep, moist. 
Fancy Leaf Caladiums. Most gorgeous of all foliage plants. The leaves are as 
colorful as any flowers. Perfect as pot plants. Culture. Soil, rich sandy loam and humus, 
equal parts. Half of humus should be well rotted manure, dairy preferred. If manure 
not available use fine sifted leaf mould. Soil should be slightly acid, about DEG 
If not, add peat. A tablespoonful of bone meal to each pot is useful. Caladiums must 
have warm conditions at all times. The minimum temperature for storing is 60°, and 
70° is better. Don’t try to start them when temp. is under 70° and 85° is better. Good 
growth will be made at 80° or 90° with minimum of 70°. They must have about half 
shade. Give only slight moisture at first or the best bulbs may rot. They are easy and 
sure if you do it right. 
Starting. It is better to start the tubers before potting. Lay the tubers on top of 
damp spagnum moss in a box or pot and as roots are made from top of tuber, cover 
them 1” with spagnum. Keep only slightly moist. 
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