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For splashes of artistic color and beautiful 
displays of attractive foliage, there are few, 
if any, garden plants that can equal the Fancy- 
Leaved Caladium. The ornamental veined and 
marbled foliage is produced in almost limitless 
variations of pattern, leaf shape, leaf size, 
and leaf texture. In many varieties the leaves 
are almost transparent, lending an ethereal 
quality unique among foliage plants. 
A continuous display of color throughout 
the summer and fall 
Exceedingly easy to grow 
Delight in hot, humid weather 
Thrive in full sun or light shade 
EXCELLENT IN POTS , 
To decorate the terrace ... the garden pool . . . outdoor living rooms .. . conservatory .. . 
window gardens... window boxes. 
EXCELLENT FOR GARDEN BEDDING 
For delicate masses of color and interesting foliage effects in dappled shade or full sun. . . . 
bordering beds of annual flowers .. . nodding over garden pools . .. touches of glamour and 
color in the perennial border during dull summer months. 
UNSURPASSED FOR CUTTING AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENT 
sre and artistic effects in vase or decorative bowl that cannot be matched by any other 
plant. 
Perfectly adaptable to any type of arrangement. You will delight in working with their 
natural gracefulness, pliable stems, delicate texture, decorative shapes and colorings. 
Fancy-Leaved Caladiums combine very well with all other types of flowers and plants, and last 
remarkably long after cutting. 
THEIR RANGE OF USEFULNESS IS LIMITED ONLY BY YOUR IMAGINATION 
The culture of our Fancy-Leaved Caladiums is exceptionally easy, and we sincerely feel every- 
one should grow at least a few every year because of their unusual charm and coloring. Unlike plants - 
that have to depend on blooms for display value, Caladiums always create a beautiful effect, even if 
growing conditions are not perfect, or you cannot give them proper care. What is most important, 
they provide color during the hottest part of summer when other plants are languishing. 
sh develop beautiful pot plants, for either indoor or outdoor display we suggest starting the 
tubers indoors in April or May ... or even as late as the end of June. 
: ed he planting we prefer to set the dormant tubers directly outdoors in their permanent 
Ses a .. . after the ground has thoroughly warmed up. This will be April and May in warmer 
ae s a the United States ... May and June in northern sections. Of tropical origin they thrive on 
hs a 1; po too early planting will cause them to decay in the cold ground. As they progress most 
pidly the first few weeks of hot weather after planting, too early planting is of no value. 
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