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CALADIUMS! 
LTHOUGH 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 fascinating Fancy-Leaved 
Caladiums. A bed or border of these beautiful foliage plants rival in 
brilliance a planting of colorful tulips, yet their beauty lasts from spring 
until frost and in semi-tropical climate they have lasted as late as De- 
cember and January. Now available in a wide range of spectacular 
varieties in silvery whites, brilliant reds, transparent rose and innumer- 
able variegations, it is little wonder that interest and demand for 
Fancy-Leaved Caladiums has increased so rapidly in recent years, We 
believe that there is a great future 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 natural- 
ly grows best in warm temperatures, 90 degrees F, or more 
and will not perform satisfactorily 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 wil! burn the deli- 
cate varieties and too dense a shade will prevent full color- 
ation, The soil should be rich, light and well drained. Ideal 
would be a mixture 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 pre- 
vent rotting, then water freely when leaves appear but never 
let the soil become water-logged so as to seal out air circu- 
lation, 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 out- 
doors 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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