Amorphaphallis revieri. Sacred Lily of India. This giant aroid is both beauti- 
ful 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 the 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 per- 
sons should be warned. Culture like Amorphophallus. Blooming size, $1.50. Small 
for 50c and $1.00. The latter’ size may flower. As these flower usually in Mar., 
order early. 
Fancy Leaf Caladiums are the most gorgeous of all foliage plants. Every 
leaf is a flower, more richly colored than roses, tulips or tigridias. I have been 
growing ornamental plants for more than 50 years. Very many men have grown 
more plants than I have but few have grown as many kinds or have seen as 
many. But I have never seen any plants so gorgeous in coloring as the Fancy 
Leaf Caladium. They are the richest of all and if you deny yourself the posses- 
sion of a few or a full collection you must have those stern inhibitions which 
only martyrs usually possess. 
Culture. When bulbs are received, if you wish to store awhile before 
planting, they should be tightly packed in pure, dry peat and stored at a temper- 
ature of at least 60° minimum and 70° is better. We have kept them thus as 
late as June 1., but examine about May 1 and if sprouted, plant at once. 
Caladiums like heat and must have it when starting. Their best starting 
and growing temperature is 85° or higher. A night temperature of 60° or 
70° will not harm them, tho it will slightly slow down growth. The soil usually 
recommended is 1/3 rich sandy loam; 1/3 well rotted dairy fertilizer; 1/3 fine, 
rotted leaf mould. One can add a tablespoonful of bone meal to a 6” or 7” pot. 
Set bulbs about 1” under soil surface. We prefer to surround the bulb entirely 
by peat and sifted peat can replace all or part of the leaf mould. Don’t forget 
good drainage. Read our potting directions. Water sparingly at first. Just barely 
moist until sprouts appear. Then gradually increase giving plenty of moisture 
when in full growth. About half shade. Full sun will ruin them. They must never 
dry out. In Calif. one can shift to the ground under a tree or lath house in June 
but there they need daily sprinkling. But they do look gorgeous. 
The only way you can save outside grown bulbs is to dig as soon as cool 
weather approaches, long before frost touches them. Dry in a heated room. 
When bone dry, pack in peat. In pots they may grow well into the winter if 
warm enough. With the slightest yellowing of leaves, at once withhold water. 
If kept bone dry they will grow the second year. 
Our bulbs are the right size for 5”, 6”, or 7” pots. In the smaller pots they 
should have some feeding, when in mature growth, with weak liquid manure. 
These are 1144” to 21%” diam. 
We are most fortunate to be able to offer the following sorts as several of 
them are very hard to get. 
1. Candidum. White leaf with green markings. A favorite. 
2. Cleo. Green background, with pink, white and yellow veins. Crimson cen- 
ter. Fascinating. 
3. Hortulania. Bright crimson red leaves, tinted bluish. Very showy. 
4. Itacapus. Dark red with small bright red dots. Vigorous. Extra fine. Red. 
Enough said. 
; 5. Jessie Thayer. Flushed pink and white with red veins. Stunning contrast. 
Robust. 
6. Madam Truall. Deep red purple. Deeper colored ribs. Bronze green edges. 
Large magnificent leaves. 
7. Mrs. F. Sanders. Deep rose on dark green, heavily blotched. Large round- 
ish, very showy leaves. 
8. Mrs. W. B. Haldemann. Red center with narrow green margin. Many 
leaves. Most gaudy of older sorts. 
290 
