when in flower—but never soggy. Read potting directions again under “General Culture.” 
Order before Oct. 1, if possible as after that date Veltheimia start to grow in storage. We 
can ship later but they are hard to pack after foliage starts. We have no extra large bulbs 
this year. Blooming size 75c and $1.25 ea. 
OXALIS FAMILY — Oxalidaceae 
There are three types, Winter growing, Summer growing and Evergreen. The fol- 
lowing are winter growing and blooming or evergreen. Oxalis are the brightest and most 
vivid of winter flowers for a sunny window or in outside beds in the deep south, where 
temperatures do not go much below about 26°. They give a profusion of bloom over 
several months time. They need a cool room. 
Culture. Plant about 2” deep, 3” apart. Large bulbs may be farther apart and a little 
deeper. In pots, the smaller may go 6 in a 5” pot. They need full sun exposure and do 
best in a very sandy soil, rich or poor. Flowers close at night and on dark days. Tuberous 
rooted species start very slowly. Keep them moist and be patient. 
Oxalis Bowiei. A large plant with bright rose red flowers. 3 bulbs to a 5” pot 5c ea. 
50c doz. $3.75 per 100. Largest size 10c ea. 
O. brasiliensis. Bright magenta fls. Starts growing in winter. If constantly watered 
it may be evergreen, or almost. 25c ea. 
O. cernua. Bermuda Buttercup. Deep golden yellow flowers. Very profuse. 5c ea. 
50c doz. $3.50 per 100. Extra jumbo bulbs 10c, 3 for 25c, 85c doz. 
O. cernua, flore pleno, Double Bermuda Buttercup. Smaller plant than the above. 
The flowers are very double. 25c. 
O. crassipes. Flowers bright rose. Evergreen and everblooming. Increases by tubers 
and can be moved at any time. Plant at once. Large tubers 15c ea. $1.00/doz. 
O. crassipes alba. A pure white form. Very pretty. 25c ea. 6/$1.00. 
O. Grand Duchess. Low growing plants, but give a profusion of very large flowers 
in three colors. The Pink, Lavender and White, 5c ea., 50c doz., $3.50 per 100. Largest 
size 10c each. Botanically, this is probably O. variabilis. 
O. Regnalli. Large, truncate leaves, reddish on under side. Trifoliate. Evergreen and 
everblooming. Large white fls. Tuberous rooted. 35c ea. 3 for $1.00. This is probably the 
same as QO. rubra, var. alba. 
Oxalis Special.. The bulbs offered in this lot are assorted in size and color. They will 
all flower well. Some are accidentally mixed, others are surplus. Price, 30 for $1.00. 
THE CALLA LILY FAMILY — Araceae 
This family contains the so-called Calla Lilies or Zantedeschia, Black Callas and 
other Aroids. 
Culture. All Zantedeschias, Arum palaestinum and other aroids listed here are 
desirable for pot culture. A. palaestinum will start about Sept. or later. Do not put this 
bulb into moist soil before that or it will rot. Zantedeschias—pink, and yellow—may be 
potted: by about Dec. 15. Don’t rush them, as too much water before they start to grow 
may rot them. It is really better to start in early spring, here in late February. All do well 
in the garden in a moist semi-shaded cool place. They are not hardy in cold climates; dig 
in fall. The White Calla usually blooms in California in the garden in late winter. They 
may be planted in early fall in pots or garden. All do best in mildly acid soils, on sandy 
side. For acidity add peat. Most Aroids are shade plants. 
It is an error to keep large White Callas growing continuously. If rested thru sum- 
mer you will be rewarded with flowers. Callas as pot plants need some sun, enough to 
prevent spindly growth, plenty of light and like all plants, good ventilation. They need 
abundant water but good drainage. 
Zantedeschia aethiopica. Well known White Calla. They can be potted anytime be- 
tween Sept. 1 and Jan. 1. Even later if available. Water once when potted to settle soil. 
Then keep soil barely moist until growth is well started. When growing well they need 
plenty of water and perfect drainage, give about half shade. They are hardy outdoors 
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