. St.\ndard Bay Tree. Giaiit-Flowering Caladiuin " New Century.'" A new species introduced from Central America. It produces leaves from 3 to 5 feet long, 2 to 2^ lect liroad. and ismuch larger than the ordinary Caladiuni, or Elephant's Ear. The leaves are of a heavy leathery texture, bright glossy green color with metallic lustre, and are held on stout, stiff stems well above the ground. Added to the foliage effect are the creamy-Ahite Lily-hke flowers from 12 to 15 inches long, which possess an exquisite fragrance and are produced throughout the summer. Strong plants, 15 cts. ach;
. St.\ndard Bay Tree. Giaiit-Flowering Caladiuin " New Century.'" A new species introduced from Central America. It produces leaves from 3 to 5 feet long, 2 to 2^ lect liroad. and ismuch larger than the ordinary Caladiuni, or Elephant's Ear. The leaves are of a heavy leathery texture, bright glossy green color with metallic lustre, and are held on stout, stiff stems well above the ground. Added to the foliage effect are the creamy-Ahite Lily-hke flowers from 12 to 15 inches long, which possess an exquisite fragrance and are produced throughout the summer. Strong plants, 15 cts. ach; $ per doz. (Elephant's Ear.) LGAINMLLEA SaNDEKIANA. Our bed of Caladiuin Esculentum bordered with the new red Pennisetum was awarded a Silver Medal at St. Louis, 1904. One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, â orders or for planting out upon the lawn ; it will grow in any good garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best result it should be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. When full .size it stands 6 to 10 feet high, and bears immense leaves, 3 to 4 feet long by 2h feet wide. (.See cut.) Extra large bulbs, 25c. each ; $ per doz.; $ per 100. First=size bulbs, 15c. each; $ per doz.; f; perlOO. Second=size bulbs, lOc each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. ''"hlrd=Slze bulbs, 7c. each ; 75c. per doz.; $ per 100. If wanted by mail, addl cts., 8 cts, 10 cts. and \h cts. each, according- to size, for postage. '^^^^^'^ Red"pennisetum with which we bordered our bed of^al^^ms at the St. Louis Exposition, 1904, is offered with other New and Kare flants, beginning page 106. CaladiuiM (lilephant's Ear
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