Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue (1902) Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue dreersautumn19021902henr Year: 1902 13 Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. CALLA LILIES. White Calla {Richardia ^E/hiopica). 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 6 to 8-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. (See cut.) Good roots, 15 cts. each ; § per doz. Extra large
Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue (1902) Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue dreersautumn19021902henr Year: 1902 13 Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. CALLA LILIES. White Calla {Richardia ^E/hiopica). 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 6 to 8-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. (See cut.) Good roots, 15 cts. each ; § per doz. Extra large roots, 20 cts. each; $ per doz. Mammoth roots, 25 cts. each ; § per doz. •'Little Gem ' Calla. A miniature variety of the White Calla, growing from 9 inches to 1 foot in height; it is very free-flowering and fine for pot culture. The flowers are less than one-half the size of the common variety; and can be used to good advantage in bouquets, etc. 10 cts. each ; SI-00 per doz. Black Calla [Arum Sanctum}. This interesting variety from the Holy Land 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. (See cut.) 10 cts. each; $ per doz. Spotted-leaf Calla I Richardia alba maadata). 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 freely either indoors or out. (Ready in October.) 10 cts. each ; $ per doz. Golden Yellow Calla (Richardia Elliottiana). 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, $
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