Growing in Popularity in Leaps and Bounds 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums 
Good Profit Makers for Bulb 
Sales or as Pot Plants 
Although old-time garden favorites in some localities, Fancy- 
Leaved Caladiums only recently have commenced to gain the 
widespread popularity they so richly deserve. We know of no 
other garden or pot-plant that provides so much and such 
long-lasting beauty and satisfaction as gay colored and fas- 
cinating Fancy-Leaved Caladiums, A bed or border of these 
beautiful foliage plants rival in brilliance a planting of color- 
ful tulips, yet their beauty lasts from spring until frost and in 
semi-tropical climate they have lasted as late as December 
and January. Now available in a wide range of spectacular 
varieties in silvery whites, brilliant reds, transparent rose and 
innumerable variegations, it is little wonder that interest and 
demand for Fancy-Leaved Caladiums has increased so rapid- 
ly in recent years. We believe that there is a great futute for 
this most versatile foliage plant. 
CALADIUM CULTURE 
The Fancy-Leaved Caladium is a tuberous-rooted herb, at home in 
tropical forests as found in South America. It naturally grows best in 
warm temperatures, 90 degrees F. or more and will not perform satis- 
tactorily below 70 degrees. For outdoor planting, the dormant tubers 
should be set out, when frost danger is past, about 2 in, deep and 
about 10 in. apart, in a semi-shaded location. Too much sun will burn 
the delicate varieties and too dense a shade will prevent full coloration. 
The soil should be rich, light and well drained. Ideal would be a mix- 
ture of 25% old rotted cow manure, 20% peat moss, 20% sand and 
35% good loam. Leaf mold may be added for better results, Water 
sparingly at first to prevent rotting, then water freely when leaves ap- 
pear but never let the soil become water-logged so as to seal out air cir- 
Caladiums Are Beautiful in So Many Ways-Indoors and Outdoors 
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culation. Caladiums can be started early indoors in flats or pots, one 
tuber to a 3 or 4 in, pot or several tubers in larger pots. When 3 or 4 
leaves have developed, transplant outdoors or repot adding heavier soil. 
Indoors or out, Caladiums are heavy feeders; they need plenty of food 
and moisture, in loose, friable soil. 
CARE OF TUBERS 
Caladium tubers (or bulbs, as they are called) are sensitive to cold. 
They should never be kept in cold storage. If your bulbs arrive during 
cold weather, it is imperative that they be removed from the carton and 
packing material and spread thinly in trays in a warm location with 
good air circulation. This handling is desirable at all times. 
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