THE CALLA LILY FAMILY—Araceae 
This family contains the so-called Calla Lilies or Zantedeschia, Black Callas and 
other Aroids. 
Culture. All Zantedeschias and Arum palaestinum are suitable for pot culture. 
A. palaestinum will start about September or later. Do not put this bulb into moist soil 
before that or it will rot. Zantedeschias—pink, yellow and spotted leaf—may be potted 
by about Dec. 15. Don’t rush them, as too much water before they start to grow 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, 7” 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” pots but you may have to shift to a larger one. Smaller bulbs, 40c ea. 
M. 50c. Jumbo bulbs 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 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 and 35c ea. 
Z. rehmanni. Dark rose pink variety. 50c. 
Z. rehmanni. var. elegans. This variety has light pink flowers of a lovely shade. It 
is taller, larger and a better grower than the dark pink. 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. 50c ea. 
Arum palaestinum. Black Calla or Solomon’s Lily. Foliage and flower like callas. 
Really Beka 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 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. 
Gloxinias 
There is scarcely a week in the year in which we do not have calls for Gloxinia 
bulbs or seed. We list them only in our spring catalog. Feb. is the best month to plant 
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