. CALLAS (Kichardia). The varieties offered below succeed best when treated in the same manner as Gladiolus, Tuberoses and other summer- flowering bulbs. They should be planted in the open border in a dormant condition when danger from frost is over in spring, and will then flower during the summer months. When the tops are killed by frost in the autumn dig the roots and store through the winter as you would potatoes. Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia Elli-ottiana). This is the best of the Yel- low Callas, its flowers being as large as the popular white winter-flowering variety, and is of a rich
. CALLAS (Kichardia). The varieties offered below succeed best when treated in the same manner as Gladiolus, Tuberoses and other summer- flowering bulbs. They should be planted in the open border in a dormant condition when danger from frost is over in spring, and will then flower during the summer months. When the tops are killed by frost in the autumn dig the roots and store through the winter as you would potatoes. Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia Elli-ottiana). This is the best of the Yel- low Callas, its flowers being as large as the popular white winter-flowering variety, and is of a rich lustrous golden-yellow of velvety texture; the foliage is dark-green, with a number of translucent creamy-white spots, which add much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Spotted Leaf Calla {Richardia alba macula td). 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. 10 cts. each; § per doz. CAMELLIA JAPOMCA. A choice assortment of 12 varieties. Fine bushy plants, 15 inches high, Sl-00 each; $ per doz. Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches high, bushy, $ each; $ per doz. CAREX. Japonica Varlegata. An ornamental Japanese grass, which is extremely useful as a house- plant, of easy gTowth, standing the dry atmos- phere of heated rooms with impunity, and at the same time hardy if planted out in the garden in summer. 15 cts. each; $. per doz. Yellow Calla Elliottiana. SELECT CARNATIONS. The Carnations which we furnish are thrifty young plants from pots, arjd should be handled as follows:
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