Dreer's autumn catalogue 1911 (1911) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1911 dreersautumncata1911henr Year: 1911 'jlHiRTADREERJ'HILADMIAfAmBULBS-FOREAbb^>MJ^TIN(^|JU| 21 CALLA LILIES. White Calla {Richardia ^thiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best win- dow plants. To aid profuse blooming keep them dormant from the middle of June until the last of August; repot in good, rich soil, using 6 to 8-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. Selected roots, 15 cts. each; $
Dreer's autumn catalogue 1911 (1911) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1911 dreersautumncata1911henr Year: 1911 'jlHiRTADREERJ'HILADMIAfAmBULBS-FOREAbb^>MJ^TIN(^|JU| 21 CALLA LILIES. White Calla {Richardia ^thiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best win- dow plants. To aid profuse blooming keep them dormant from the middle of June until the last of August; repot in good, rich soil, using 6 to 8-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. Selected roots, 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Extra Selected ' 20 ' ' Mammoth ' 35 ' ' ' Black {Arum Sanctum). This interesting variety from the Holy Land re- sembles in habit and foliage the White Calla, with flowers of a rich purple color over a foot in length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or spadix is about 10 inches long, and of an ebony-black color. 15 cts; each; $ per doz. Spotted-leaf [Richardia alba, macu- lata). The leaves of this variety are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a very ornamental appearance. The flowers are white, with a black centre; they grow freely either indoors or out. 10 cts. each; $ per doz. Golden Yellow {Richardia Elliotti- ana). A rare and beautiful variety; it has the same habit of growth as the ordinary White Calla, with flowers of the same size and shape, but of a rich, clear, lus- trous golden-yellow color; the foliage is dark green, with a number of trans- lucent creamy-white spots, which add much to its beauty. A large stock en- ables us to offer strong bulbs, ready for delivery in November, at the very low price of 25 cts. each; $ per doz. One each of the above 4 Callas, strong roots, for 60 cts.
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