. [Catalogue]. Nursery stock Kentucky Louisville Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Kentucky Louisville Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. Camelia Fancy Leaf Caladiums. Caladium Esculentum. ESCULENTUM. (Adam's Apron). A tropical plant of the well-known family of caladium, growing to a height of four or five feet, with corresponding breadth. The leaves are of an immense size, often eighteen inches by two feet, of shield shaped outline. It is a fine plant for lawn or large flower borders. Give plenty of water. 25 cents t
. [Catalogue]. Nursery stock Kentucky Louisville Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Kentucky Louisville Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs. Camelia Fancy Leaf Caladiums. Caladium Esculentum. ESCULENTUM. (Adam's Apron). A tropical plant of the well-known family of caladium, growing to a height of four or five feet, with corresponding breadth. The leaves are of an immense size, often eighteen inches by two feet, of shield shaped outline. It is a fine plant for lawn or large flower borders. Give plenty of water. 25 cents to 50 cents each. Fancy Leaf Caladiums. IN VARIETY. Without doubt one of the finest variegated foliage tribes of plants: they love a shady, moist place. The bullis, have to be kept dry and warm through the- winter. We name six of the handsomest and most ro- bust growing sorts, but have dozens of others. AUBER. Green, spotted white and pink. BARON ROTHSCHILD. Green, spotted and veined with- orange crimson. BEETHOVEN. White, mid rib rose. CALADIUM. Fancy leaved. DUKE DE RATISBON. Green, shaded white, with crimson- spots. MILTON. Red veins, gray center, crimson spots. WRIGHTII. Light green, crimson and white spots. Dry bulbs can be had up to the first of March, in twenff- flve distinct varieties. 20 cents each; $2 per dozen. Started plants ready the first of April, in twenty-five fine varieties. 25 cents each; $3 per dozen. Well-started plants can be planted out In open ground her6 after May 15. in half sun or shade. They will thrive well l/^ any situation in light, rich, soil, with plenty of water. Ihey deserve to be cultivated more Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Nanz & Neuner; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Louisville, Ky. : Nanz & Neuner
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