. Spotted-leap Calla. Caladium Esculentum. New Fancy-leaved CALADIUM ALBAISENSE. An entirely new race of Calad- iums; the leaves are borne on stout petioles, but, unlike our well- known varieties, are spear-shaped and of thiclc, leathery texture. The colors are red, green and creamy- yellow, radiating from the centre of the leaf, while the wavy edges are margined with green-gray. 25 cts. each ; S2 50 per doz. Giant-flowering Caladium "New ; A new species, introduced from Central America. It produce; leaves from 3 to 5 feet long, 2 to 1\ feet broad, and is much larger than the
. Spotted-leap Calla. Caladium Esculentum. New Fancy-leaved CALADIUM ALBAISENSE. An entirely new race of Calad- iums; the leaves are borne on stout petioles, but, unlike our well- known varieties, are spear-shaped and of thiclc, leathery texture. The colors are red, green and creamy- yellow, radiating from the centre of the leaf, while the wavy edges are margined with green-gray. 25 cts. each ; S2 50 per doz. Giant-flowering Caladium "New ; A new species, introduced from Central America. It produce; leaves from 3 to 5 feet long, 2 to 1\ feet broad, and is much larger than the ordinary Caladium, 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-white Lily-like flowers from 12 to 15 inches long, which possess an exquisite fragrance and are produced throughout the summer. 15 cts. each; § per doz. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each ; § per doz. CALLA LILIES. Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia Elliotliajia). Entirely distinct and unlike all other forms of yellow Callas; it has the same habit of growth as the ordinary white variety, with flowers of same size and shape, but of a rich, clear, lustrous golden-yellow color; the foliage is dark green, with a number of translucent creamy white spots, which add much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, § each. SpOtted=leaf Calla {Richardia alba maculata). The leaves of this variety are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a very ornamental appearance. The flowers are pure white, with a black centre; they grow freelv either indoors or out. (See cut.) 10 cts. each; § per doz. CAMELLIA JAPONICA. Fine bushy plants 15 inches high. A choice assortment of 12 varieties, 75 cts. each ; § per doz. Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches high, bushy, § each; § per doz.
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