Arisaema triphyllum 
Arisaema 
Jack-in-the-Pulpit 
TRIPHYLLUM. A lovely aroid native of the 
Eastern United States where it grows in moist, 
shady woodlands and woodland borders. The 
flowers resemble calla lilies but are variously col- 
ored green, brown to blackish colors. Early spring 
flowers are followed in summer with clusters of 
brilliant red berries. Plant in a mixture of leaf- 
mould, peat and loam. Late fall and winter de- 
livery. $2.00 doz. 
Arrhenatherum 
Variegated Oat Grass 
BULBOSUM VARIEGATUM. Also known as 
Rattlesneak grass, this ribbon-like grass has about 
equal areas of pure white and green in the leaves. 
It grows from a tuberous root that looks like a 
string of beads. It grows in dense clumps and is 
ideal for edging and pots. Becomes dormant for 
a short time in June. Delivery anytime. Hardy, 
$1.00 doz. 
Arum 
These «are related: to the Cala Lily and are at- 
tractive novelties. They are attractive in foliage, 
flower and fruit. Plant deeply in sandy soil in 
semi-shade. Give a winter top dressing of ma- 
nure and leafmould. If left undisturbed for sev- 
eral years the flowers will be larger each succeed- 
ing year. Delivery July to Dec. 
ITALICUM. (Green Calla.) Foliage marbled 
and veined silver. Flowers parchmentlike, creamy 
to green. Blooms in May. 12 inches high. Bright 
red berries in summer. 75c ea. 
MACULATUM, variety IMMACULATUM. 
Similar to A. Italicum but with plain green 
foliage. Rare. $1.00 ea. 
SANCTUM. (Fragrant Black Calla.) Shiney 
foliage resembling the white Calla Lily. The 
flowers are very large, blackish the first day, fad- 
ing to deep maroon later. Black spadix. Lemon 
scented. Blooms in April in California. 75c ea. 
Asparagus 
Asparagus Fern 
DEFLEXUS. An extremely graceful form of 
A. Scandens with long sprays of feathery foliage. 
Fine for pot culture, as a hanging plant or as a 
climber on a wire fence. It is not particular as 
to soil or exposure and anyone can grow it any- 
where. Delivery any time. $1.00 ea. 
Babiana 
Babboon Flower 
MIXED. Freesia-like flowers of various shades 
of blue, purple and red. Pleated foliage. Cul- 
ture same as for freesia and similar South Afri- 
can bulbs. Fine for the rock garden. Fall deliv- 
ery. $1.00 doz. 
Boussingulata 
Madeira Vine 
BASSELOIDES. A hardy tuberous climber. A 
fast grower that will cover a large area in one 
season. Bright green heart shaped leaves and 
numerous tassels of pure white flowers in Au- 
aes Deciduous. Fall and winter delivery. $1.00 
OZ. 
Bromelia 
Heart Aflame 
BALANSE. A large’ growing _ terrestrial 
bromeliad with well armored leaves which 
eventually grow to a diameter. of four feet in 
the garden and half that size in pots. The 
inflorescense is a column of pinkish flowers 
three feet high, but while the plant is in bloom 
all of the inner leaves turn a brilliant flame 
color and the plant becomes a most brilliant 
sight. After flowering the leaves turn back 
to green again and the edible fruit develops. 
Plant in the hottest and sunniest spot in the 
garden, away from playing children. Delivery 
anytime. Small plants, $5.00 ea. 
Arum Italicum 
