. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1895, •>-^5^* 15. A Field of White Calla Lilies. CALLAS. White Calla [Richardia sEihiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best window plants. To aid profuse blooming, keep them dormant from the middle of June to last of August, repot in good rich soil, using a 4 to 6-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abun
. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1895, •>-^5^* 15. A Field of White Calla Lilies. CALLAS. White Calla [Richardia sEihiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best window plants. To aid profuse blooming, keep them dormant from the middle of June to last of August, repot in good rich soil, using a 4 to 6-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the re- sult will be most satisfactory. Dry roots, 15 cts. each, $ per doz.; extra-large, 25 cts. each, $ per doz. Dwarf White Calla, Little Gem. A new dwarf variety of the White Calla, from the Channel Islands, growing from 9 inches to one foot in height ; it is very free-flowering and fine for pot culture. Has been awarded several certificates of merit. 20 cts. each, §2 per doz. Spotted-Leaf Calla (Richardia albo 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 center ; the}' grow freely, either indoors or out. 15 cts. each, per doz. Black Calla {Arum Sanctum). This interesting variety resembles 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.; selected large bulbs, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. GIANT CYCLAMEN. (Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum.) A charming greenhouse bulb, which succeeds admirably in the house ; flowers of good substance, lasting a long time in bloom, ranging in color from purest white to pink and crim- somscarlet; foliage beautifully mottled. Fine bulbs ready in October. Each Doz. Giant Pure "White. (Mont Blanc) So 25 $2 50 Giant White. C
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