1 BUPTHALMUM SPECIOSUM—bkt(3)40. Showy border 
perennial, particularly for mass effects. Think of it as a 
large-flowered, golden Erigeron. Pkt. 20c. 
2 BRYOPHYLLUM PINNATUM — Air-plant. Thick, oval, 
crenate-margined leaves. Orange-red flowers shaped like 
oriental bells. Detached leaves will start young plants from 
their edges if laid on damp sand. Plants, each 40c. 
CACTUS FLOWERS 
Lovely blossoms are here, along with bizarre, decorative 
foliage forms. The flowers may be lemon, golden, cinnabar, 
pure red, purple, rose, pink, or in pastel tones, and in few 
plants are they more showy. Though mostly grown as pot 
plants, it will be noted that some of the kinds, with slight 
protection, will winter in northern gardens. 
EPIPHYLLUM PEERLESS HYBRIDS—w. 
Phyllocactus. Certainly the freest flowering 
of any Cactus group, and perhaps the show- 
iest in blossom of any flowering house plant 
whatsoever, the Epiphyllums should be more 
known. Illustrated opposite. Magnificent 
blossoms in cream, pink, orange, scarlet, 
lavender and purple. 10 seeds for 25c; 50 
seeds for $1.00. 
EPIPHYLLUM PLANT CUTTINGS—We 
offer good, unrooted cuttings at 3, each dif- 
ferent in flower color, for $1.15; or we will 
send six, each one different, for $2.10. No 
choice of color, but all will be good. Plant 
in sand or sandy potting soil and give no 
water until roots begin to form. 
EMPRESS CACTUS—An exceedingly florif- 
erous and beautiful sort in the Epiphyllum 
relationship. Weil-grown plants bear hundreds of lovely blos- 
some in bright pink. Many graceful, arching stems. Prefers 
some shade, so an east window or like condition would seem 
indicated. Nice young plants, not quite large enough to bloom 
(but soon), at each $1.00. Nopalxochia phyllanthoides. 
NYCTOCEREUS SERPENTINUS—Showy fragrant flowers, 
three inches across, blush-suffused white within, rose-shaded 
without, are carried on cylindrical, bright green stems that 
ramble, twine and climb. Best put a stake or miniature 
trellis in the pot. Makes a showy and distinctive plant when 
well grown and in bloom. Each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
EASTER LILY CACTUS—Echinopsis Hy- 
brids. Grown for the beautiful flowers, big, 
bright blossoms in pink, white, and shades 
of rose. The diameter of the flower is often 
as great as that of the plant itself. [llus- 
trated opposite. The plants are ridged, 
spine-set semi-globes. Mixed colors. Pkt. 20c. 
Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
OFFER 524AN—Flowering Cactus Collec- 
tion. One plant each of Empress Cactus, 
of Nyctocereus and of Easter Lily Cactus, 
together with three cuttings, each different, 
of Epiphyllum, six in all, for $2.90. 
CACTUS ORNAMENTAL BLEND—A 
widely inclusive blend of seeds of the better 
ornamental Cacti, intended primarily for 
pot culture. Weird and curious stem forma- 
tions, with richly hued, feathery flowers, 
often followed by jewel-like fruits. A won- ; 
derfully diverse mixture that includes selected species from 
most of the sections of the Cactus group. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 
70c; 10 pkts. for $2.00; 25 pkts. for $4.25. 
There is no more precfous treasure than a living and 
continuous delight within us, in the world without us. 
6 CALANDRINIA GRANDIFLORA—ex(2-5)30. A Chilean 
beauty. Each blossom is a 2-inch width of gorgeous rose- 
purple, many of them coming on the tall stems for months 
on end. Rosettes of succulent foliage. Full sun. Pkt. 20c. 
5 CALANDRINIA MENZIESI—(Speciosa)—ex(2-3)9. Showy 
Annual for a sunny position, flowering profusely for some 
three months, blossoms of ruby crimson. Pkt. 20c. 
1 CALANDRINIA UMBELLATA—erdk (8)3. Mats of flaming, 
purple blossoming for months on end. Perennial if -given 
winter protection. May also be grown as an annual, since it 
blooms quickly from seed. Wonderful for sunny rockery or a 
dry wall. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 35c. 
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3 THE CALLA LILIES 
Wonderful as pot plants or they may be grown as summer 
garden flowers. ZANTEDESCHIA. 
PINK CALLA—Z,. Rehmanni. w. From palest blush, through 
pink, to rich rose, or rarely white. Dwarf, compact, floriferous. 
Needs less water than do other Callas. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 
70c; 10 pkts. for $2.00. Tubers, available September to June, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.00. 
CALLA ALBO-MACULATA—Flower-spathes of creamy white 
with hint of purple within. Rather decorative, white-spotted 
leaves of arrow shape. A species of much 
merit that does very well under ordinary 
garden conditions, or it will make a won- 
derfully effective showing in stream or pool- 
side plantings. Seeds grow readily. Pkt. 20¢; 
WZ oz. 40c; 4 oz. 75c. Tubers, 3 for 70c; 
10 for $1.90; 25 for $4.25. 
GOLDEN CALLA—Z. Elliottiana. A superb 
beauty, with its large flowers of glossy 
golden coloring, the blossoms _ lustrous, 
wax-crisp. White-spotted foliage. Illustrated 
opposite. Seeds, Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c; 
10 pkts. for $2.00. Tubers, October to June, 
each 45c; 8 for $1.20; 10 for $3.50. 
THE BLACK CALLA—Arum. Within, the 
spathes are black-maroon, but outside, olive. 
Valued for either pot culture or the summer 
garden. Seeds, 6 for 25c. Tubers, September 
into early winter, each 65c; 2 for $1.25. 
WHITE CALLA—Z. aethiopica. Fine pot plant, or can be 
grown in the garden. Fragrant ‘‘Lilies’’ of purest waxen 
whiteness. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.50. Tubers, 
spring or autumn, each 45c; 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.50. 
OFFER 524B—One pkt. each of the 5 Callas for 95c. 
2 THE SHOWY CALCEOLARIAS 
2 CALCEOLARIA PEERLESS HYBRIDS—w. The big purse 
shaped blossoms are carried in a long, profuse freedom that 
makes Calceolaria notable among pot plants. Brilliant color- 
ings, from lemon, through gold and brown, to copper and 
crimson, often splashed contrastingly. Pkt. 50c. 
1 CALCEOLARIA BIFLORA—rx(2)6. Rare perennial of the 
Andes that is reasonably hardy in our northern rock gardens. 
The flowers are pretty little lady-slippers of golden yellow, 
always in pairs (as indeed slippers should be). Low, almost 
prostrate, leaf-rosettes. Pkt. 30c. 
3 CALADIUM FANCY-LEAF 
Rose, crimson, bronze-purple, translucent cream, vivid 
emerald, all zoned, splashed and margined are the Calla- 
like leaves, as bright and showy as any blossom could be. 
A colorful pot plant or tubers may be planted outside in 
spring for effective summer bedding. Tubers, spring delivery, 
fine mixture, each 35c; 3 for 95c; 10 for $2.90. 
5 PAINT-BRUSH FLOWER 
The blossoms of CACALIA are tufted fluffy tassels that 
seem to have been dipped in paints of vivid red or of golden 
orange. A gay and easy Annual, in bloom for months. Can 
be dried as a strawflower for winter bouquets. Botanically 
Emilia sagittata. ecx(8)25. Pkt. 15c¢; We oz. 25c. 
5 CALENDULA or SCOTTISH MARIGOLD 
Splendid cut flowers are the Scottish Marigolds (Calen- 
dulas), and decorative, too, as they grow in the summer 
garden. We offer selections from the best of mamy sorts, in 
brightest yellow, old gold, orange with scarlet sheen, tangerine, 
apricot, cream-primrose; from even, formal fullness, through 
shaggy and quilled arrangements to Chrysanthemum inter- 
lacings and crestings. Order as CALENDULA AVALON 
SPECIAL. Pkt. 10e; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 75c. 
5 CALLIOPSIS—Easy and Bright 
5 CALLIOPSIS—x. Sow much of it for easy, long showiness. 
It cuts. CALLIOPSIS PEERLESS BLEND—28 inches. Mixed 
colors that include varied rich yellows, zoned or splashed 
mahogany red, with others all velvety crimson. Pkt. 10c; 4 
oz. 25c. CALLIOPSIS DWARF MIXED—10 inches. Mixed low 
kind of edging or bedding. Full color range. Pkt. 10c 4 oz. 
30c. CALLIOPSIS DOUBLE MIXED—30 inches. Double blos- 
soms in rich and striking color combinations in the yellow, 
orange, brown and maroon range. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 35c. 
