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Pf erfectly Stunning Caladiums at the Barnes — Imported 
one of many 
fiom Guatemala, ‘aed of tropical = fascu at nguGaladauns 
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Plant these Exotic Caladiums ie 
Right Outdoors and bring ee 
charm and glamour to 
your garden!!! 
Mass them in the dappled shade, or bank them 
in full sunlight! Edge the garden pool with them 
for two-fold enjoyment of their brilliance! Bor- 
der those beds of annuals with Caladiums. 
Goodness there are endless ways to use them to 
create fascinating displays of artistic color all 
through Summer and Fall. There are mighty 
few, if any, garden plants that will 
give you such a showing of rich foliage, 
veined and marbled in an almost lim- 
itless and intriguing variation of pat- 
tern and design. Leaf Shapes, Sizes and 
Texture vary quite as much and add 
to their breath-taking effect. 
And Caladiums are very Easy - to - Grow 
thriving in hot humid weather ... in 
full sun or light shade! 
“Giant” Leaves of delicate texture, borne on airy, 
graceful stems present an almost endless variety of 
fascinating effects. Veined in intricate designs .. . 
marbelized .. . dappled and spattered with color... 
some with an almost ethereal transparency! 
All unsurpassed for cutting to create bouquets of 
real distinction used alone or with floral accent! 
Wonderfully adaptable to any type of arrangement, you will delight in work- 
ing with Caladiums. Their natural grace, pliable stems, delicate - texture, 
decorative shapes and exciting colors will suggest innumerable uses in bou- 
quets that will earn “ohs” and “ahs” from all beholders! They'll last a nice 
long time after cutting, and will “point-up” a floral group delightfully! turn the page to find 
More about Our Caladiums 
