O. lasiandra. My favorite of all Oxalis. 7 or 8 leaflets, bright rosy carmine 
flowers that keep on coming into late fall. There is confusion in nomenclature, 
but this is the true species. Many sell tetraphylla as lasiandra. L. 2 for 15c. 
Toc doz. Small bulbs but good bloomers, 5c ea. 50c doz. 
O. tetraphylia. 4 large leaflets crossed by purple band. Lovely rosy car- 
mine flowers. Our bulbs are correctly identified. 8c ea. 2 for 15c. 75c doz. 
THE CALLA LILY FAMILY — Araceae 
This family contains the so-called Calla Lilies or Zantedeschias, the true 
Calla palustris, Fancy Leaf Caladiums, Sauramatums, Amorphophallis and 
ee others. Even Monstera deliciosa, which has an edible spadix, belongs 
ere. 
Culture. Zantedeschias, Pink, Yellow and Spotted Leaf Callas become dor- 
mant 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 amount 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. 
Z. rehmanni. Dark rose pink variety. 50c. 
Z. rehmanni var. elegans. Light pink, 50c. 
Z. elliotiana. The yellow calla. A few growers quit and they are now 
higher in price and harder to get. We are able to offer only 150 tubers. They 
are beautiful. Please save your seed and plant them. Easy to grow. Let a little 
sunshine in (but toned down) for better blooming and strong foliage. 35c ea. 
Sorry, no Dracunculus, Sauromatum or Amorphophallus this year. Better 
buy Fancy Leaf Caladiums instead. 
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. 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 possession of a few or a full col- 
lection you must have those stern inhibitions which only martyrs usually 
ossess. 
2 Culture. When bulbs are received, if you wish to store awhile before plant- 
ing, 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. If you can possibly give 85°, day 
and night, do so. However we start them very successfully in the same green- 
house with Saintpaulias, Achimines and Cattleya orchids and 85° is a little 
too warm for these. Usually the night temp. is about 70° and we never fail 
to start and grow the Caladiums. But probably at 85° they would start and 
grow more rapidly. 
The soil usually recommended is % sandy loam, % well rotted dairy 
manure made fine by rubbing or screening, 4% leaf mould with a little small 
sharp gravel to improve drainage. Granular charcoal is a help as it keeps soil 
sweet. A slightly rounded tablespoonful of bone meal is a good fertilizer. 
Houdyshel method. But I have my very best success in starting and even 
in growing Caladiums, Gloxinias and Achimines in pure peat. I often mix in 
some sphagnum. So far as I know no one else uses this method and for con- 
venience of referring to this I am calling it the Houdyshel Method, but not 
for the purpose of claiming any credit for a “new” method. If grown this way 
there should be a little coarse sand or fine gravel at the bottom. It will also be 
advisable to feed the plants when growth is well started and plants are sev- 
eral inches in height. For feeding, weak liquid manure, Plantabs, Vigoro Tab- 
lets or Spoonit are recommended. 
You will have no difficulty after June 1 in maintaining good temperatures 
for Caladiums. At that time if growth is well advanced, the plants will also 
_ have a greater tolerance for temperature. We have also started them out doors 
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