Faney-Leaued Caladium 
In varities shown by us at the International Spring Flower Show 
Grand Central Palace, New York City 
Large firm 1 2-2’ tubers, $.50 ea., $4.00 doz., $30.00 per 100 
Assorted named varieties, our best selection; and also—subject 
to prior sale—in the following individual varieties: 
CANDIDUM. Leaf snow-white 
with green veins and network; 
narrow green border. Most 
popular variety. 
JOHN PEED. Shining bright me- 
tallic red center on moss- 
green ground. 
ACE OF HEARTS. Deep rose 
center with heavy scarlet ribs 
and green border. 
MACAHYBA. Dark moss-green 
leaf profusely spotted lilac; 
heavy scarlet ribs. 
ATTALA. Medium green over- 
laid with large irregular 
blotches of light pink; veins 
and ribs crimson. Very fine. 
CRIMSON WAVE. New large, 
deep green leaf with crinkled 
transparent crimson or scar- 
let center and many crimson 
spots toward edge. CANDIDUM 82 
MARIE MOIR. Large, pure white leaf like Candidum, but hav- 
ing red blotches between the ribs. 
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. Mottled dark green and grayish 
green; maroon ribs; spotted scarlet. 
SPANGLED BANNER. Glowing red leaf with darker ribs and a 
profusion of pink spots. 
POECILE ANGLAIS. Dwarf. Wavy leaf of deep crimson, bor- 
dered metallic green. 
BLEEDING-HEART. New. Bushy grower; leaf grayish white 
with large center of dull carmine. 
TRIOMPHE DE L’EXPOSITION. Old favorite with roundish leaf 
of bright red; dark green edge. 
If any ordered varieties are sold out, we will substitute 
a similar sort unless expressly advised to the contrary. 

How to Grow Caladiums at Home 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums are tropical plants originating along 
the moist-warm Amazon, and as such they will stand and need 
a great amount of heat—between 65° and 80°—and cold drafts 
must be avoided. Tubers should be started with warm bottom 
heat of 75-85° F, in slightly acid, light and porous soil such as 
le peatmoss, 13 leafmold, 4% loam, with some coarse sand or 
charcoal added. A 5” pot would be ideal, or several tubers can 
be planted together in larger pots for bushy specimen plants. 
Place some broken potsherds over the drain hole to insure good 
drainage. Cover the tubers only lightly and keep moist but not 
too wet until roots are formed and growth begins to sprout. 
When in full growth, Caladiums will need plenty of water and 
light, although some of the transparent-leaved varieties may 
not tolerate the burning midday sun. Light feeding is desirable 
when the plants are potbound, or shift to larger pots. In warm 
summer the pots can be plunged outdoor, but should be shel- 
tered from strong winds. When eventually the foliage begins to 
fade or wither, Caladium plants can be carried over through 
resting period by gradual withholding of water and laying them 
over on their sides, in a temperate porch or cellar. After 2 or 3 
months of rest the tubers may be started back again into new 
growth. 
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