THE CALLA LILY FAMILY — Araceae 
This family contains the so-called Calla Lilies or Zantedeschia, Fancy 
Leaf Caladium, Sauromatum, Amorphophallus, Arum, Drunculus, Anthurium, 
Spathiphyllum, etc. All are shade plants and need acid soils. 
Zantedeschias are not true Callas, tho this is their common name. 
Culture. At this time and up to Apr. 1, you may plant or pot the pink and 
yellow callas. They need a mildly acid soil of sandy loam and peat. In pots, 
cover only 2” but in the ground in Calif. or the deep south, they may be 
planted about 3” deep. They need about half shade. Keep barely moist until 
growth is well started then water freely. Cool temperatures suit them best. 
Zantedeschia rehmanni superba. Improved light pink form. These are a 
large size, not small unimproved type that is offered at low prices. 50c ea. 
ScL0OF SL25. 
Z. elliotiana. Deep golden yellow. If not given enough sun they become 
tall and spindling and fail to flower. 30c ea. 4 for $1.00. 
Sauromatum guttatum, var. venosum. Snake Lily. The narrow, 1’ to 2’ 
long spotted spathe, undulating, appears to wriggle alarmingly. I’ve seen 
persons jump on first sight. Hardy only if well protected and mulched. May 
be grown in greenhouse. Must have acid soil, shade. Jumbo bulbs, $2.00. 
Large, $1.50. 
Amorphophallus Rivieri. More correctly it is Hydrosme Rivieri. Devil’s 
Tongue. To 4’ tall, very broad decompound leaves. Flower spathe, 1’ long, 
green, spotted white and purple. Like all aroids, they are shade plants, 
requiring acid soil. Hardy in south under trees. In north they are grown in 
large pots or tubs. Foliage of this and Sauromatum is richly tropical. 
Usually, only largest tubers of these will flower. They frequently fail the 
first year, therefore we offer ours that are on small side, with the saving 
in cost, it will pay to grow them on and the foliage is worth the cost. 11%4”-2”, 
$1:005; 27-246) $1.50) 32 562-3775 $2.00. 
Anthurium and Spathiphyllum are close relatives and formerly in same 
genus. Formerly too high priced for most of us but now more plentiful and 
within our reach. Flowers are much used by florists. The colors range from 
coral, orange, pink, red to sometimes white. The waxed or lacquered appear- 
ance on these colors gives a resplendency unequaled. Mature plants flower 
every two months and each flower lasts 6 weeks or more. 
Culture. These are tender tropical plants, suitable only for pot culture. 
Soil formula, % peat, % leaf mould, preferably oak well rotted and fine, 
% coarse sand or sponge rock. A rounded tablespoonful of powdered dairy 
manure to a 5” pot is recommended but we prefer Spoonit or liquid manure 
applied once a month after well established. The minimum night temp. 
preferred is 60° or more. Higher in day time. 45° to 100° will do little harm. 
Air should be very humid. Daily spraying of foliage will increase humidity. 
They should never become dry. Water about every two days. 
When you receive your plants, they will usually be set low in 4” or 5” 
pots. As plants develop you will notice new roots on surface of compost. 
Add compost described or sphagnum to cover these. This builds up compost 
level. When full shift to next size pot and again pot low. 
As your plants grow larger, you will get larger flowers. 
Shipping. Last fall we gave you choice of loose rooted plants sent by 
mail. We find that loose rooted plants lose much time in becoming reestab- 
lished. Not a customer has reported any loss of plants or receipt in bad order, 
but for best results we prefer to offer now only potted plants at the same 
price, $3.75 by express f.o.b. If you must have them loose rooted, postpaid, 
send 25c less than listed prices. 
Anthurium andraeanum. Shaffer hybrids. These are the best strain, 
improved by breeding and selection. Fs. on large plants up to 6” long. Colors 
range from red, orange, rose, coral to pink and rarely white. Named colors 
are not offered. Assorted colors, blooming size plants, $3.75. 
A. scherzerianum. This species does not make as large plants or flowers 
as andraeanum, but they are interesting and pretty. Their advantage is their 
greater hardiness. They are easier for amateurs and as house plants. They 
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