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. 
O. lasiandra. Prettiest summer Oxalis. Tall leaf petiole has 7 to 10 bronze-green 
leaflets. Lovely rose carmine flowers. 3 for 15c. 6 for 25c. 
THE CALLA LILY FAMILY—Araceae 
This family contains the so-called Calla Lilies or Zantedeschias, the true Calla 
palustris, Caladiums, Sauramatums, Amorphophallis and many others. 
Culture. Zantedeschias, Pink, Yellow and Spotted Leaf Callas become dormant in 
late fall and should not be potted before Dec. 15. If potted on that date very little water 
must be given or they may rot. If not potted until Feb. 15 they have had a longer rest 
and start more easily. For potting read our “Potting Directions” in front pages of 
Catalog. Use rich sandy loam soil with an equal quantity of sifted leaf mould or half 
as much peat. Set bulbs 2” deep. 
They may be planted in the garden any time in the deep south and in the north 
as soon as danger of heavy freezing is past. Plant 3” deep in the garden in half shade. 
Baby Callas can be moved any time of year and should be kept growing the year 
around. They may become semi-dormant in mid-summer. 
Large White Callas are usually moved in the fall, but we have some fine, large 
bulbs that will apparently do to pot up to Feb. 15 or a little later. All Callas require 
similar soil and conditions of growth except White Callas require cooler conditions and 
are winter growers. 
Zantedeschia aethiopica, var. Baby Calla. Smallest and whitest. Small bulbs produce 
flowers 1” wide, useful for corsages. The large bulbs make larger flowers. 25c ea.. 
6 for $1.25. 
Z. aethiopica, Large White Calla. Jumbo bulbs 50c. S. 20c. 
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. 
Amorphophallus revieri. Sacred Lily of India. This giant aroid is both beautiful and 
curious. The flower precedes the foliage and resembles a huge Calla in form. It may be 
2 ft. or more long. The spathe and spadix are dark chocolate brown. The “perfume” 
attracts carrion insects but it soon disappears. Use same soil as for Callas and start the 
bulbs in pots in Mar. After flowering and when warm they should be shifted to a 
shaded place in garden. Blooming size, $2.50. Small bulbs for 50c, $1.00 and $1.50. 
Stock limited, order early. 
Sauromatum venosum. Lizard Lily. Like the above this species has rich tropical 
foliage with spotted leaf petioles. The blade of the flower spathe is about 16” long, 1” 
wide, yellow with black spots. It lies on the ground and timid persons should be warned. 
Culture like Amorphophallus. Blooming sizes, $1.50. Small for 50c and $1.00. The 
latter size may flower. As these flower usually in Mar., order early. | 
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