. Catalogue of autumn bulbs : 1898. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs. CAL0CH0RTUS. Black Calla. (Arum Sanctum.) The plant produces one large flower the shape of a Calla, but from 14 to 18 inches long and 4 inches broad, and of a rich, dark purple color and green under- neath, somewhat wavy at the borders and curled at the smaller end. The spathe rising from the centre of the flower is about 10 inches long, velvet-like and quite black. It is raised on a slender but vigorous stalk of brown-r
. Catalogue of autumn bulbs : 1898. Seed industry and trade Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs. CAL0CH0RTUS. Black Calla. (Arum Sanctum.) The plant produces one large flower the shape of a Calla, but from 14 to 18 inches long and 4 inches broad, and of a rich, dark purple color and green under- neath, somewhat wavy at the borders and curled at the smaller end. The spathe rising from the centre of the flower is about 10 inches long, velvet-like and quite black. It is raised on a slender but vigorous stalk of brown-red, shading to green at the upper end. The leaves are large and very wavy, of a rich green color, veined light green, and resemble those of the Calla jEthiopiea. (See cut.) Price, large bulbs, 15c. each, $ per doz. Bed Calla. (Arum Cornutum.) A very handsome Arum with red flowers spotted with black; stems curiously mottled green and white; foliage palm-like and very handsome; a showy pot plant for winter decoration. Price, 15c. each, $ per doz. BUTTERFLY TULIPS or MARIPOSA LILIES. Spotted Leaf Calla. (Bichardia Alba Maculata.) This plant is always ornamental, even when not in flower, the dark green leaves being beautifully spotted with white; in other respects the plant is the same as the old favorite White Calla, excepting being of smaller habit. In addition to its usefulness as a pot plant it makes a fine thing for planting in the garden in the sum- mer, being very effective. (See cut.) Dry jp' bulbs, 15c. each, $ per doz. Yellow Calla. (Richardia Rastata.) This is identical in all respects to the well-known White Calla, excepting that the flowers are of ht yellow. Choice and rare. Dry bulbs, $ each, $ per doz. THESE possess such delicacy and brilliancy of color that the most unobservant * are struck with their characteristic beauty. The flowers somewhat resemble a tulip in shape; are of many , ranging through various shades of white, lila
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