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Bright and Varied Colors 
Big and Profuse Leaves 
As a pot plant for decorative purposes there is nothing finer than 
the large and multi-colored Caladium. 
The Caladium is a tropical plant and does best in very warm 
temperatures, 90° or more. They will grow in lower temperatures, 
but performance is proportionally less desirable in growth and color- 
ation. Bulbs should be started in moist soil and after roots have start- 
ed, more water is required. As the plant develops it will use more and 
more water as the leaf area increases. 
As a general rule the upside-down practice of planting Caladium 
bulbs is the best if sufficient time is available, since these throw growth 
into a large number of cyes resulting in a fuller pot plant. If a quick- 
er pot is desired the right-side-up planting is recommended, since 
emergence is not delayed by the adverse position of the bulb. 
Fancy 
2t Caladiums 
Popular and Proven Varieties 
Candidum. Very popular white variety with green veins and ribs. 
Dr. Groover. A good pink, low growing adequate leafer, very colorful. 
It is recommended for potting. 
Dr. T. L. Meade. Sometimes called Blaze. A striking red, recommen- 
ed for inside or outside use. 
Fannie Munson. Generally acclaimed to be the most beautiful pink, 
by all who see it. 
Fred Bause. A different red, that is low growing and leafy. Outstand- 
ing in trial tests. 
Itacapus. A very fine red highly recommended for inside planting, 
but not desirable outside. 
John Peed. Large center of bright red in a rich green background. 
Lord Derby. A low growing and very leafy variety. Pink with green 
ribs. 
Marie Moir. A medium tall, vigorous grower that produces a good 
number of medium large leaves. The color is quite similar to 
Candidum except that it has red spots. 
Miss Chicago. One of the finest pink varieties, it is a newly intro- 
duced variety that is low growing with very fine pink leaves. Good 
for inside or outside use. 
Pink Beauty. A low growing pink leafy variety that shows fine color 
when healthy growth is induced. 
Pink Cloud. A medium tall grower but very popular, because of its 
outstanding beauty. It is specially recommended for outside planting. 
Red Flare. Low growing producing an outstanding pot. Red with 
darker red ribs. 
Spangled Banner. The most popular red splotched variety. It is 
low growing and shows best color inside or out with the first leaf. 
Vivian Lee. Large leaves with crimson center. Low growing and a 
good leafer. 
Extra Fancy Highly Colored Named Varieties. 
25 100 1000 
Mammoth. 3% in. and up ...........--:.- $10.00 $37.50 $337.50 
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Write for Our Illustrated Color Folder with Complete List of Varieties. 
AMARYLLIS 
(Ready in November) 
Giant American Hybrids 
We believe our famous Giant American Hybrids to be the finest race 
of Amaryllis in cultivation. The enormous flowers are of fine form, 
and come in a great diversity of colors. We offer mixed colors only. 
Doz. 100 
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CALLAS 
These make excellent pot plants, which always find a ready sale. For 
outdoor planting in a shady location, they are unexcelled. 
Baby Calla, Pink 
Grows a foot tall. Long-lasting rose-pink flowers. 
Doz. $3.50; 100 $25.00. 
Spotted Calla 
Flowers white. Foliage green, spotted white. 
Large Bulbs. Doz. $2.50; 100 $18.50; 1000 $175.00 
Yellow Calla (Elliottiana) (True) 
Doz. 100 1000 
Selected Bulbs. 154 16-9 in. ose $2.00 $12.50 $110.00 
Mammoth Bulbs. 2 to 24% in. ...........--- 2.75 17.50 160.00 
Top-Size Bulbs. 21% to $ in. ................. 4.50 31.00 300.00 
Gloriosa Rothschildiana Superba 
This handsome African tuberous-rooted plant, known as the “‘Climb- 
ing Speciosa Lily,’’ has been used mostly as a greenhouse climber, but 
can be grown very successfully as an outside climber if given a warm, 
sunny location. It reaches a height of 6 to 8 feet and produces large, 
gorgeous, Lily-like flowers which open bright yellow, but change to a 
deep scarlet. Strong tubers, each 85c; doz. $9.00; 100 $72.50. 
Hyacinthus Candicans (Summer Hyacinth) 
Grows 4 feet high, flowers are pendulous and pure white. Perfectly 
hardy and of vigorous growth. 
Doz. 100 
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Ismene Calathina (Peruvian Daffodil) 
Clusters of large, striking, fragrant, pearly white flowers. Bulbs 
should be kept warm and dry and planted out the middle of May; they 
will commence flowering in July. Before freezing weather sets in they 
should be lifted and kept in a warm, dry place. 
Doz. 100 
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48 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 3rd and Spruce Sts., PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 
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