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 clus- 
ters of brilliant red berries. Plant in a mixture 
of leaf-mould, peat and loam. Late fall and 
winter delivery. $2.50 doz. 
Arum italicum 
Arum 
These are related to the Calla 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 leaf-mould. 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. Very attractively mottled 
leaves in the winter, yellow-green flowers in the 
spring and brilliant red clusters of seeds in the 
summer. $1.00 ea. 
MACULATUM, variety IMMACULATUM. 
Similar to A. Italicum but with plain green 
foliage. Rare. 75c ea. 
SANCTUM. (Fragrant Black Calla.) Shiny 
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 | 
Fern Asparagus 
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. 
ASPARAGOIDES. The Smilax of the florist. 
Slender plant with glossy green leaves. Will 
climb on wire or string and is much used _ for 
mixing in with cut flowers. Small white flow- 
ers and purple berries. Useful as a house plant. 
3 for $1.00. 
Babiana 
Baboon Flower 
MIXED. Freesia-like flowers of various shades 
of blue, purple and rea. Pleated foliage. Cul- 
ture same as for freesia and similar South African 
bulbs. Fine for the rock garden. Fall delivery. 
$1.00 doz. 
Bowiea 
African Sea Onion 
VOLUBILIS. A curiosity from South Africa 
that is not like any other plant I know of. The 
succulent green bulb rests on top of the ground. 
When watered a twining green shoot grows to a 
height of several feet which is a leafless inflor- 
escence bearing numerous green flowers, and be- 
cause of its green color it also serves the function 
of the absent leaves. Use sandy soil and do not 
water too much. Will grow in sun or shade. De- 
livery anytime. $1.50 ea. 
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