. White Calla. Little Gem Calla. Black Calla. White Calla {Richardia sEthiopica). 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, re-pot in good rich soil, using a 4 to 6 inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. Dry roots, 15 cts. each, § per doz.; extra large. 20 cts. each, § per doz. Spotted-Leaf Calla {Richardia alba mactdata). The leaves of this variety are deep green, w
. White Calla. Little Gem Calla. Black Calla. White Calla {Richardia sEthiopica). 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, re-pot in good rich soil, using a 4 to 6 inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. Dry roots, 15 cts. each, § per doz.; extra large. 20 cts. each, § per doz. Spotted-Leaf Calla {Richardia alba mactdata). 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; they grow freely either indoors or out. 10 els. each, $ per doz. Dwarf White Calla, Little Gem. A new miniature variety of the White Calla, from the Channel Islands, grow- ing from 9 inches to one foot in height; it is very free-flower- ing 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. Has been awarded several certificates of merit. 15 cts. each, $150 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. 15 cts. each, per doz.; selected large bulbs, 20 cts. each, § per doz. I BULB EACH OF THE 4 CALLAS, FREE BY MAIL FOR 50 CENTS.
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