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. 25c ea. 
$2.50 doz. This is less than present wholesale price. 
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 1n 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. 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 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 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. 
GESNERIA FAMILY—Gesneriaceae 
This family includes Gloxinias, Achimines, Saintpaulias and others. Those mentioned 
are very popular as house plants and are really priceless possessions when once one has 
grown them. 
Saintpaulias or African Violets. There has been a great increase recently in their 
popularity. Now everyone must have a few plants in their window garden. They bloom 
profusely and continuously when well established, if happy. Apparently many amateur 
gardeners could make them grow but could not make them happy enough to flower. 
How to Grow Saintpaulias. One can make any plant thrive by simulating the 
climate and other conditions of their habitat. Saintpaulias come from the Usambara 
district of Tanganyika, equatorial east Africa. From this comes the name, Usambara 
Violet, as applied to the species, S. ionantha. 
Tanganyika has in the north the famous Lake Victoria, source of the Nile. There | 
are many other smaller lakes. It extends from the equator to about 12° south. Here 
there can be only one season, summer. The only variation likely to occur is when one 
goes from a low toa higher altitude. Changing winds might produce wet or dry seasons 
but a study of the flora, Saintpaulias especially, does not indicate a dry season. Winds 
from the Indian Ocean bring much humidity and a high temperature. The mean average 
along the coast is 80°. In some of the higher elevations, it is quite cold. The Usambara 
hills is one of two highland areas that permit European habitation. That would mean 
a lower mean temperature. I assume this because a temperature of 80° the year around 
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