are not quite so demanding about temperature and humidity. We offered 
small plants in the fall but later were able to buy full blooming size for a 
higher price. Assorted colors, $3.75. 
Spathiphyllum clevelandi. Formerly classed as an Anthurium. Flowers 
are white, tho light green are said to occur. Our plants of these are larger 
and many are now blooming. They are probably more profuse and apparently 
very easy to grow, less exacting. $3.75. 
Fancy Leaf Caladiums are the most gorgeous of all foliage plants. Every 
leaf is like a flower, as vivid in color as any rose, tulip, tigridia or any other. 
I have been growing ornamental plants for as long as the average human 
life. I have seen most everything, but I have never seen an equal for Fancy 
Leaf Caladiums. Last year we lacked 1000 or more of enough to fill orders. 
Therefore we doubled our purchase this year. They were grown for us by 
one of the best Florida growers. He produces perfect tubers. We will not 
handle any but the best. Many growers produce inferior stock, sometimes 
infested by rots. Breeders plant seed in order to get new sorts and more 
than 1000 must be rejected for every good one produced. When you buy 
Caladiums under our price, they must be either smaller tubers or from such 
sources described above. 
Culture. If you wish to store bulbs awhile before planting, pack in dry 
peat and store at a minimum of 60° temperature. 70° is better. They will 
keep thus to May 1 or even June 1. If they sprout, plant at once. 
Caladiums like heat and must have it. The best starting and growing 
temperature is 85° or higher. They will, however, start and grow in a 
comfortably warm room. Soil formula: % rich sandy loam; % well rotted 
dairy manure; % fine, rotted leaf mould or peat. Add a tablespoonful of 
bone meal to a 5” to 7” pot. Set bulbs 1” under soil surface. We prefer to 
have only pure peat or sand to touch the bulbs. Don’t forget perfect drainage. 
Read Potting Directions. Keep barely moist until sprouts appear. Water 
liberally when in full growth. If you allow them to become dry, foliage will 
be lost. We start Caladiums, Begonias, Gloxinias, Achimines, Haemanthus 
and a lot more in the same house where we grow Saintpaulias, Cattleyas, 
Anthuriums and other tropicals but later Begonias and Achimines are moved 
to a cooler greenhouse or a lath house. They are shade plants, about half 
exposure. 
Houdyshel Method. I have my best success _in starting and growing 
Caladiums, Gloxinias, Achimines, Saintpaulias, Eucharis and most shade, 
acid loving plants in a mixture of peat and sphagnum with a little sponge 
rock or sharp sand. You may prefer to add a little rich soil, a tablespoonful 
each of dairy manure .and/or bone meal, but fertilizer not in contact with 
bulbs. When growing, Caladiums need frequent feeding. I prefer to fertilize 
after some growth is made, with Spoonit solution. Note additional advice 
under Saintpaulias, Achimines, etc. 
After June 1, often earlier, it will be easy to maintain right temperature 
for starting or growing Caladiums. When growth is well advanced they will 
also have more tolerance. In our very dry climate, growing out doors is 
difficult but possible if well watered daily. 
Greenhouse culture is ideal. In the fall, when outer leaves begin to 
yellow, dry them off. When the foliage is lost the pots may be laid on their 
sides. They may be stored in pots in a warm room, never colder than 60°. 
The greenhouse is a good place to store. 
We have most enthusiastic reports from customers who buy our 
Caladiums. That is because we know the good growers and the poor ones 
in Florida. We handle only large tubers. We store them right and ship 
correctly when weather permits. So enthused are our customers that our 
list this year is longer than ever, 34 gorgeous varieties. 
_ Ace of Hearts. Rose center, green border, scarlet ribs. Dwarf. 
Attala. Vivid green ground, blotched pink, crimson veins. 
Candidum. Popular green and white pot plant var. 
Cleo. Green ground, pink, white and yellow veins, crimson center. 
Crimson Wave. Crimson, green border. Lg. crinkled, transparent lvs. 
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